Vol 4 Chapter 12 (2/2)
She seemed to know that saying any more was futile and left shortly after.
But I can’t leave, not yet. I can only depend on myself not that Tian Feng can’t help me.
As I thought about this, I took one step forward. “… Lord Yuan Shao, my lord in Xu state is in grave peril. I implore Lord Yuan Shao to send some reinforcements from Liyang and attack Cao Cao’s rearguard while my lord’s troops will attack from 3 cities: Xu state, Xiaopei and Xiapi. If we attack from all directions, Cao Cao’s army will definitely be soundly defeated.”
“And how many troops does Liu Bei have?” Yuan Shao only laughed at what I said, “Cao Cao will definitely bring her strongest troops to Xu state. Even if we make it in time, it will be difficult to say if your troops are sufficient and able enough to coordinate a joint attack. I will not take such a big risk.”
“… My troops may be few but we can definitely do it!” My half closed eyes were now wide open and I was now looking at Yuan Shao with rage unwittingly, “… Could it be that the great Yuan Shao is afraid she will lose?”
“Don’t bother saying anymore,” But my words did not reach her, “Go back and tell Imperial Uncle Liu. If he loses Xu state and he has nowhere to go, I, Yuan Shao, will offer him refuge.”
Yuan Shao left the main hall once she finished. Seems like she had no intent of listening to me at all.
“…” I got up wordlessly and clenched my teeth as I couldn’t think of any solution.
Nonetheless, I must return as soon as possible, to my lord’s side.
Even if I will die, I must do so at my lord’s side.
Meng De POV
“My lord, the preparations are done and the caravans have arrived. We can attack the city by afternoon.”
“…”
“As for manpower, we currently have 6-70,000 troops. Xu Huang’s troops have also arrived.”
“…”
“My lord?”
“Ah, ah?” I hurriedly answered Xun Yu’s voice which came from some corner.
“What’s wrong, my lord? Why do you seem lost?”
“Ah, no. It’s nothing.” I frantically covered my nervous face and turned to walk toward the encampment, “Are Liu Bei and his generals still in the city?”
“They are, but why is my lord asking that?”
“Ah, no… In any case, after we settle the troops, we’re not attacking yet. Tell Xu Chu to be ready and do some reconnaissance on the city and the enemy first.” I was able to reply calmly but my heart was shaken.
Why? Xuan De is still in the city… Could he have some reason why he has not yet left? Or is it…
“My lord!!” “Imperial Chancellor!”
Along with the sound of horse hooves, 2 different voices called out to me. I looked over and saw that it was w.a.n.g Zhong and Liu Dai.
“… Xun Yu, get people to attend to them and then tell them to come to my tent.” As I said so, I entered my tent, still puzzled about Xuan De’s actions.
After w.a.n.g Zhong and Liu Dai came in, I heard about what happened from them. But all they knew was that the letter had been delivered and they did not know why Xuan De did not leave.
Could it really be that…
“Imperial Chancellor, this is a reply from Liu Bei that he gave us to bring to you.”
Un?
“A reply huh?” I suppressed my emotions and calmly received the silk. I opened it and saw only one line of snaky words– Since I have not left, the 2 of us– Me and you, need not hold back any more.
I folded the silk over and over into a small square piece after I finished looking it over.
… So it was as I guessed huh. I underestimated Xuan De huh?
The doubts and worries in my heart have disintegrated completely. For some reason, I feel like my heart is closer to Xuan De’s despite being enemies with him.
At least, right here and now, what we’re thinking is the same thing.
I smiled and kept the silk in my sleeve.
Since Xuan De has chosen to fight, I’ll meet him on the battlefield.
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