The Unstoppable Sixth Prince

Chapter 79: Killing Two Birds with One Stone?

At noon, Xiao Wanchou's family warmly hosted Yun Zheng.

Xiao Wanchou is quite a decent person. Although he used to look down on Yun Zheng like all the officials and generals, Yun Zheng's performance during the visit of the Bei Huan envoy was enough to change his attitude towards him.

Xiao Wanqiu also knew that Emperor Wen had asked Xiao Dingwu to teach Yun Zheng the military tactics of the battle formations in preparation for Yun Zheng's journey to the northern frontier.

Knowing that Yun Zheng's trip to Shobei had become a foregone conclusion, Xiao Wanchou continued to comfort Yun Zheng.

Beihuan isn't actually that terrifying; where would Beihuan get six hundred thousand iron cavalry?

The true standing cavalry of the Northern Huan is probably less than one hundred and fifty thousand.

Just because the Beihuan people grew up on horseback and have abundant resources of warhorses, once a full-scale war breaks out, the Beihuan can summon hundreds of thousands of cavalry at any time.

Therefore, Bei Huan dared to casually claim to have six hundred thousand iron cavalry.

However, the temporarily recruited cavalry still has a significant gap in military training compared to the regular cavalry.

Five years ago, in the battle of Shuo Bei, Da Qian suffered heavy losses, and Bei Huan also incurred significant casualties.

Nowadays, both Da Qian and Bei Huan are still licking their wounds.

Unless absolutely necessary, Beihuan will not attack Shobei.

Hearing Xiao Wanchou's consolation, Yun Zheng couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

He is not afraid of Bei Huan causing trouble; he is afraid of Bei Huan not causing trouble!

Beihuan doesn't stir up trouble; if he wants to seize power, it probably won't be that easy.

But once war breaks out again in the North, seizing power will become relatively easier.

During this time, Xiao Wanqiu also taught Yun Zheng some principles of leadership.

After the meal, Xiao Wanchou repeatedly instructed his son to make sure to teach Yun Zheng the strategies and tactics of battle formations well.

In the afternoon, Yun Zheng returned to the Divine Martial Army with Xiao Dingwu to continue studying the strategies of battle formations.

Seeing Yun Zheng's drowsy appearance, Xiao Dingwu couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

This sixth prince is quite a decent person, but he really isn't cut out for leading troops into battle.

May there be no war in the North!

Otherwise, if he leads the army into battle, it's likely to harm both others and himself!

After studying for more than an hour, Xiao Dingwu let Yun Zheng go back to digest what he had learned today, and they would continue studying tomorrow.

Yun Zheng, unable to obtain what he sought, immediately took his guards and made a run for it, heading straight for his blacksmith shop.

It has been several days, and I still don't know if the spear for Shen Luoyan has been forged.

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The Third Prince's Residence.

Yun Li lay on the bed, bare-chested, wailing continuously.

Today at the morning assembly, his back was soaked in blood and he had to change the dressing again.

The taste of this dressing change is not just a typical sourness.

Looking at the bloodied and mangled back of Yun Li, Shu Fei wiped her tears continuously while complaining to Xu Shifu, "It's all your terrible idea. Look at what you've done to Li'er!"

Xu Shifu knew that this incident was indeed due to his bad idea. Faced with his sister's complaints, he could only awkwardly say, "I never expected the Emperor would pull a stunt like this!"

When it comes to this matter, Xu Shifu also feels a sense of helplessness.

The Emperor Wen had ordered the clearing of the Southern Garden several days ago, yet he had received not a single piece of news.

Not just him, but none of the other princes received any news either.

It is evident how secretive this matter was!

It seems there is still a group that is only loyal to Emperor Wen!

If we can buy off this group of people, it will be even more advantageous for Yun Li to compete for the crown prince position.

"What do we do now?"

The Consort sobbed and said, "Originally, the Emperor was already quite displeased with Li'er for targeting Yunzheng on several occasions. Now that this incident has occurred, the Emperor will surely be even more dissatisfied with Li'er!"

In the past, she relied on Emperor Wen's favor and could still whisper sweet nothings in his ear.

Yesterday's events even implicated her.

She could clearly feel that Emperor Wen's attitude towards her had become much colder.

If this continues, she will probably lose her favor!

"Alas!"

Xu Shifu sighed with a serious expression, "Li's current situation is indeed not very good; we must have Li do a few things to win the Emperor's favor..."

"The key is how to do it!"

Yun Li gritted his teeth and growled, "What do you think we should do now to win Father's favor?"

Nonsense!

Doesn't he want to win the favor of the Emperor?

But he couldn't fathom Emperor Wen's temperament at all now and didn't know what to do.

He is now terrified of Emperor Wen.

Fearing not only that he would fail to win Emperor Wen's favor, but also that he would receive a beating.

If this keeps happening a few more times, he'll be beaten into a cripple!

Xu Shifu pondered for a moment and immediately said, "First of all, you can't cause any trouble for Yun Zheng! Not only can you not trouble him, but you also have to treat him well!"

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Li immediately became furious, gritting his teeth and saying, "When has my recent misfortune had anything to do with Yun Zheng? Just yesterday, even the Emperor let that dog thing go, and he still plotted against me! If it weren't for that dog thing, would I be in such a miserable state? You still want me to treat that dog thing well?"

Speaking of Yun Zheng, Yun Li gritted his teeth in hatred.

Originally, he was almost fine yesterday, but that damn dog actually jumped out to ask about the bet.

As a result, he ended up getting a severe beating.

He seriously suspects that Yun Zheng deliberately set him up yesterday.

This dog thing is definitely not a good bird!

On the surface, they seem cowardly to the core, but when it comes to scheming against others, they have it all figured out!

Yun Zheng was about to leave the imperial city.

If I don't seek revenge on Yun Zheng now, I fear there may not be another chance!

"What are you in such a hurry for?"

Xu Shifu glared at him and said irritably, "Yun Zheng going to Shuo Bei has already become a fact. The Emperor is currently reluctant to part with him! If you provoke Yun Zheng, it won't do you any good! Right now, the only way to leave a good impression on the Emperor is to treat Yun Zheng well!"

Xu Shifu patiently analyzed the pros and cons for Yun Li.

Emperor Wen was now very dissatisfied with Yun Li.

Moreover, Yun Zheng was about to head to Shuo Bei, and Emperor Wen was now paying him special attention.

Yun Li was clearly targeting Yun Zheng; it was pure suicide!

Yun Li thought carefully about Xu Shifu's words before reluctantly nodding, "Fine! I'll just put up with this dog for a while!"

Seeing him agree, Xu Shifu couldn't help but nod slightly and said, "Of course, if the opportunity arises, you can also have the other princes cause trouble for Yun Zheng. This way, not only can you take revenge with their help, but you can also leave a bad impression of the other princes in front of the Emperor! In this way, it would be killing two birds with one stone!"

Yun Li thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "That's quite good!"

Why not take the opportunity to seek revenge while also reducing competition?

"And you too."

At this moment, Xu Shifu looked at Shu Fei again, "After you return to the palace, you must sincerely pray for Yun Zheng every day! Regardless of whether the Emperor can see it or not, you must do this!"

"Do I still have to pray for Yun Zheng?"

The noble consort, furious, said, "I have even the heart to kill him!"

Xu Shifu, upon hearing this, was so enraged that he stomped his feet: "It's not about whether you can kill Yun Zheng or not! The issue now is how we can change the Emperor's impression of Li Er! Is avenging Li Er more important than the Crown Prince's position?"

Seeing Xu Shifu, who was fuming with anger, Shufei fell silent immediately.

After carefully weighing the pros and cons, the Consort Shu reluctantly nodded..