Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.

Sun Yu's political sensitivity is not weaker than Xu Huaiyi's. In some aspects, he even sees things more deeply and thoroughly. However, he is now so overwhelmed by the spies and wars in the military camp that he has no time to think about it.

At this moment, once reminded, the string in my mind was touched.

Instead of enjoying good food and drink in the capital, Prince Qi ran to the military camp in the snow and the risk of being assassinated along the way. It was certainly not because he had a sense of justice and wanted to share the worries of the court.

The outcome is uncertain, the battle situation has not been going well, and the possibility of being held accountable is even greater, so he is not here to gain military merit.

Then what else can he want?

Here, the only thing he can be concerned about is these 80,000 troops.

Prince Qi married the daughter of the Yin family, so he had no shortage of money. This year, he also secretly won the support of many court officials. His only shortcoming was military power.

He really dares to think!

Sun Yu shook his head and murmured anxiously, "Where does he get the confidence from?"

Not everyone can control the military power. He is a prince without real power. Anyone with a bit of brains would not follow him to fight to the death.

Xu Huaiyi said, "He can buy people's hearts. He is not short of money, and he has such an identity. He can still attract a group of people to come close to him..."

Sun Yu still shook his head, not optimistic about this matter, "The Crown Prince and Prince Jin are still in the capital..."

With these two people around, the possibility of electing King Qi is very small.

Xu Huaiyi said meaningfully, "But what if something happens to those two? Or if there is an accident in the palace, with his status, can he raise his arm and call for help and gather people to respond?"

Sun Yu was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes widened, "You..."

Xu Huaiyi sighed, "Master, in this situation, anything can happen. Otherwise, why would I want to make a quick decision and return to the capital? If I don't go back, how can I feel at ease? If there is a turmoil and someone takes advantage of the situation to rob, I am happy to stay in the mansion with a few children. What can I resist?"

After a pause, he added, "We have to prepare for the worst!"

Sun Yu took a deep breath and said, "You are getting bolder and bolder. You dare to say such things..."

Xu Huaiyi looked at him sincerely, "Master, I dare to tell you a few words from my heart. Outside, I keep my mouth shut."

Sun Yu said "hmm" and his expression eased a little. "Master, I understand. You should be careful about your words and actions in the future. Your status is different now. You are an uncle. I don't know how many people are watching you. Remember not to give others any handles."

Xu Huaiyi agreed respectfully.

Sun Yu seemed to have made up his mind, and his tone was filled with the courage of a desperate battle. "You go and prepare. Leave the rest to me, the master."

Xu Huaiyi felt relieved when he heard this, and hurriedly stood up and said, "Thank you for your help, Master."

Sun Yu waved his hands and let out a long breath, "I am a teacher for my own sake. If the nest is destroyed, how can the eggs remain intact? Go ahead!"

"Yes, master!"

Xu Huaiyi strode away, and a few steps out of the tent, he saw Li Yunting, Zhao Sanyou, and Meng Ping standing in the distance, apparently waiting for him.

These three men had come to quell the rebellion early in the morning, but the war was not going well, and the little credit they had made was not proportional to the injuries they had sustained.

Meng Ping suffered the most. During the siege, he was hit on the arm by a stone thrown by a catapult and nearly died. Now his arm is still hanging around his neck. Fortunately, it is his left hand, otherwise his career would have ended here.

Several people entered Xu Huaiyi's residence. After a few pleasantries, Zhao Sanyou couldn't wait to get to the point, "Huaiyi, what did Master Sun say?"

Xu Huaiyi took a sip of hot tea to moisten his throat, "Master agreed to a quick resolution."

Zhao Sanyou was shocked. "Master Sun actually agreed?"

Sun Yu was the main general. He took the main responsibility for the bad results of the previous war, especially this time the defeat was quite tragic. He was also questioned by the court. As a result, he has been quiet recently and has not attacked the city. He has been quite conservative.

He told outsiders that he was waiting for the right opportunity, but some people couldn't help but suspect that he was scared and couldn't afford to lose again, because if he lost another game, he might be dismissed and investigated.

Xu Huaiyi heard these rumors as soon as he arrived, but he was not in a hurry to help Sun Yu clarify anything. No matter how much he said, it would only make people think that he was guilty. It would be more convincing if he won a game quickly.

He looked at the three people calmly and nodded, "Master also agrees with my point of view."

All three of them knew clearly what his point of view was. Xu Huaiyi used the excuse of food shortage. As for the possibility of chaos in the capital and the possibility that Prince Qi might seize military power, he did not say anything.

But for now, food and fodder alone are enough. Once an army of 80,000 is cut off from food and water, who knows what will happen?

Zhao Sanyou clenched his fists and said, "If that's the case, then let's fight. At worst, I'll die, and I can be a hero again in eighteen years."

Meng Ping's expression darkened upon hearing this. He subconsciously pressed his injured arm and said bitterly, "I am in this condition now. I will be a burden on the battlefield..."

He was very afraid of death, but compared to death, he was more afraid of learning nothing and having no achievements in battle. However, the more he feared something, the more it came to him. He tried so hard, but always failed.

He was the slowest to be promoted among his classmates and nearly lost his life. Now he is only a centurion, but Xu Huaiyi is already a fourth-rank general.

There is also a title of Earl of Jingning.

Why is there such a big gap between people?

He even didn't dare to show any envy or resentment.

Otherwise, he would never be able to sit here again.

Among the three people, Li Yunting was the calmest and asked directly, "Huaiyi, do you have a battle plan?"

Xu Huaiyi said vaguely, "We have to wait a few more days. There are some situations that I haven't figured out yet, so it's hard to say now..."

Seeing this, Li Yunting stopped asking questions and just said, "If you need to infiltrate the enemy to gather information, count me in."

Xu Huaiyi said speechlessly, "With such a high wall, how can we break into it?"

Li Yunting raised his lips and looked at him with a mysterious confidence, "Others can't do it, but you must have a way."

Xu Huaiyi choked and waved his hand to chase him away, "Go to sleep, go to sleep, if there is anything, we will talk tomorrow."

Li Yunting smiled and stood up and left.

But later, when everyone was asleep, he stood quietly outside the tent again.

Wei Liang was guarding the door. He was not surprised to see him. "Master has gone out."

Hearing this, Li Yunting's mouth twitched. He was still a step too late. "Why didn't you follow?"

Wei Liang said, "Master, you don't want anyone to follow you. You said it's more convenient to go alone."

Li Yunting snorted, "I won't be a drag..."

Wei Liang didn't respond, he just stood there expressionlessly, like a sculpture.

"Did your uncle say when he would be back?"

"I didn't say..."

"Then can I go in and wait?"

"can!"

Seeing that he responded without hesitation, Li Yunting obviously received Xu Huaiyi's instructions, the disappointment in his heart finally dissipated a little.

Being able to let him into the house and not being afraid of him checking anything obviously shows that they trust him. If they don't take him with them, it doesn't mean they are on guard against him, but it does mean that it is more appropriate for them to act alone.

He entered the house, without any courtesy, leaned back in his chair, opened the bags of snacks that Xu Huaiyi had brought, and picked out the ones he liked to eat.

Tea was boiling on the honeycomb coal stove next to it. The tea bags were prepared by Doctor Jiao himself. It was said to strengthen the body, nourish qi and blood, and it gave off a sweet scent that was very pleasant to the touch.

After more than half an hour, Xu Huaiyi pushed the door open, feeling cold. Seeing him leaning against the stove, looking as comfortable as an old man, with hot tea in one hand and dried meat in the other, he laughed angrily, "You really know how to enjoy yourself!"

Li Yunting said quietly, "I want to share the good and bad times with you, but you don't give me the chance!"

Xu Huaiyi pretended not to hear, took off his cloak and gloves, rubbed himself vigorously for a while, soaked in a basin of hot water for a while, applied a hot towel to his face and feet, and finally drank a sip of hot tea, slumped in a chair, and breathed a sigh of relief.

At least I'm alive.

Li Yunting watched him perform these operations and asked curiously, "What on earth were you doing? Were you hiding in the snow to scout out the enemy? Or did you sneak into the city through some secret passage?"

Xu Huaiyi yawned, "The secret cannot be revealed."

He found a well-ventilated corner and fiddled with the drone for most of an hour. He was frozen like a grandson. How could he talk about this?

Li Yunting looked resentful, "Don't you trust me?"

Xu Huaiyi snorted and laughed, "Don't provoke me, it's useless. This is the ability of a scout to guard the house. However, I can't tell you the process, but I can tell you the result. Do you want to hear it?"

Li Yunting nodded without hesitation, but then shook his head, "If the ruler is not discreet, he will lose his ministers; if the minister is not discreet, he will lose his body; if the secret is not kept secret, it will cause harm."

Xu Huaiyi said nonchalantly, "It's not that serious. I trust you."

Li Yunting remained unmoved. "You can discuss it with Master Sun. I just want to know that you have prepared and arranged it."

Xu Huaiyi no longer insisted. One of the reasons why he had the best relationship with Li Yunting was that the two of them had a good sense of propriety in getting along with each other, which made people feel very comfortable.

It's close and trusting, but not offensive or overstepping the line. It's just right.

"When will the siege begin?"

"I'm not sure yet. This time we can only win, not lose. We have to make sure everything goes well."

Li Yunting nodded in understanding and changed the subject, "What are your rules for Prince Qi?"

Xu Huaiyi ate roasted chestnuts and said depressedly, "There are no specific rules. Just adapt to the situation. If you can avoid it, then avoid it. If you really can't avoid it, you can only bite the bullet. Who says he is the prince?"

If anything happens to Prince Qi in the military camp, they will all be held responsible.

Li Yunting said, "Then you will be busy. There are many people who want King Qi's order."

Xu Huaiyi sighed, "I have such a miserable life..."

Li Yunting smiled and said, "Good fortune and bad fortune go hand in hand, and they are not necessarily all bad."

Xu Huaiyi remained silent. He didn't want to find fault with those people, nor did he want King Qi to be grateful. What benefit could he get from it?

He asked casually, "King Jin didn't assign you any tasks, did he?"

Li Yunting laughed at himself, "He still didn't trust me, so he asked Dingyuan Hou to hint at something, but I retorted."

"What are you hinting at?"

"Win over the hearts and minds of the people, and take more power."

Xu Huaiyi sighed, "The King of Jin also wants to take advantage of these 80,000 people, one by one. His appetite is really good, and he is not afraid of being full."

"Prince Qi is here for military power, too?"

"What else? Why did he come here with all the hard work?"

"They underestimated Master Sun and you. If they were so easy to conquer, it wouldn't be their turn."

"It may not be that I look down on him, but perhaps I think too highly of myself." He thought that when necessary, he could use his status as a prince to put pressure on them, and they would have no choice but to follow him.

Haha, I can only say that this idea is too naive.

Other generals might, but Sun Yu certainly wouldn't, not only because the Sun family has always been neutral, but most importantly because of Sun Yu's other identity.

He is loyal to the emperor. Otherwise, Emperor Jianxing would not have been willing to send him to lead the troops to quell the rebellion.

Those princes are still too naive in front of their father, so their efforts are in vain.

Li Yunting suddenly asked, "Do you think highly of the prince?"

Xu Huaiyi was not surprised to hear such taboo words, and asked calmly, "What about you?"

Li Yunting shook his head, "Not the appearance of a wise leader."

Xu Huaiyi smiled bitterly and said, "But we can't influence it. Even the cabinet has no say."

"Then in the future..."

"Let's take it one step at a time."

He does have a wise leader in his heart that he is willing to support, and that is Gu Xiaoyu, but can he say it now?

Even if it is said, there is no way to push him to the throne unless all seven sons of Emperor Jianxing are killed. It is still okay for others, but what about the King of Qi?

So, we can only wait and endure.

In the next few days, Xu Huaiyi was busier than before. The battle plan was not easy to formulate. The more power Sun Yu gave him, the more cautious he had to be, for fear of disappointing the trust and even more afraid of sending his soldiers to die in vain.

Sun Yu was also busy, and he persuaded other generals in the army one by one.

Besides that, they had to keep an eye on Prince Qi, for fear that he might do something strange or that he might be killed.

However, after Prince Qi entered the military camp, he seemed to have arrived in some kind of safe area. He no longer lived in fear, but instead went out for a stroll all day long.

He was allowed to walk around the military camp, and if he encountered something he didn't understand, he would ask for advice seriously.

Sun Yu didn't let anyone stop him and let him watch. After all, there was nothing to keep secret except the battle plan.

Prince Qi did not ask to participate in the formulation of the plan, and he did not seem interested in it. However, he became closer and closer to several generals who led the troops. From time to time, he would visit them under the pretext of asking for advice and would stay for half a day.

Others saw Prince Qi toasting and chatting happily with several generals.

Prince Qi also tried to win over Sun Yu, but Sun Yu declined on the pretext that he needed to recuperate.

As for Xu Huaiyi, he disappeared without a trace.

It was not until mid-November that Xu Huaiyi stopped running outside and instead met with Sun Yu in the tent every day.

The atmosphere in the military camp also became tense as news of the impending war spread privately.

Various sounds followed.

Prince Qi actually stood up at this time and came out with great fanfare to appease those uneasy soldiers.

Xu Huaiyi turned a blind eye. However, once he was blocked in the tent by King Qi, he said nothing but, "I have been in no danger along the way, but I have been assassinated twice in just half a month in the military camp. If I had not brought enough guards and General Sun's secret help, I would not have been able to see you."

Xu Huaiyi, "..."

Why tell him this?

He said dryly, "Your Majesty, good fortune will come to you."

Prince Qi said quietly, "You are the lucky one, but unfortunately..."

Don't want to let him take advantage of your luck.

Xu Huaiyi pretended not to hear, made an excuse and ran away.