She understood his character. No matter how tough he was, he could not change the kindness in his bones. Sometimes, he was so kind that he was almost like a saint.

The fact that she was ignoring the question now was partly out of spite and partly out of helplessness to avoid suspicion, but she knew in her heart that if he really wanted to go, there would always be a way. The reason he was delaying now was just waiting for the best opportunity.

The ultimate goal is to force Emperor Yongping to compromise and give up his throne to Xiaoyu completely.

I’m afraid the price will be too high and he won’t be able to get over it!

The fact was just as Gu Huanxi thought. Although Xu Huaiyi appeared calm and unconcerned in front of others, he was actually more anxious than anyone else. He was just trying to hold back from being discovered.

As the war at the front became more and more intense, he could no longer pretend at home.

Even Gu Huanxi became anxious, and once again felt that Emperor Yongping was a ruthless man. When the King of Chu rebelled, wasn't he coveting his throne? When the war went badly, weren't his soldiers the ones who suffered casualties? How could he choose to turn a blind eye just to suppress a military general?

Xu Huaiyi drank once, and said angrily while half drunk and half awake, "Let's see who is more hardened. I will never fall for his tricks and let him control me. Damn it, Dayong is not mine. What the hell does it have to do with me if he destroys it?"

Gu Huanxi thought, it would be great if you really have this kind of backbone, otherwise...

Fortunately, the slapping scene she was worried about did not happen, and the opportunity Xu Huaiyi was waiting for came first.

The rebel army of the King of Chu won battles one after another and their morale was high. So, they saw the opportunity and stopped passively defending the city. Instead, they took the initiative to open the city gates and fought the imperial troops head-on, and won once again.

The imperial army retreated in a panic to the nearby prefecture, and changed from actively denouncing and suppressing the rebellion to passively resisting.

The roles of both parties were suddenly reversed, and Dayong was completely humiliated.

When the news reached the capital, the people were not only worried, but some were also irritable and impulsive and could not help but curse the coward.

There were also some pessimistic words circulating quietly in private. For a time, food prices rose sharply, but the people scrambled for food even more.

The imperial court stepped in to stop it, and a small-scale conflict broke out.

The people were unstable and the capital was in turmoil. The ministers in the court finally began to get anxious. Someone suggested that Xu Huaiyi lead troops to provide support, and many people agreed.

The attitudes of the Crown Prince and the cabinet were very subtle. They just said that only Emperor Yongping could make the decision on this matter.

After hearing this, Emperor Yongping's health, which had finally improved after resting, collapsed again. However, he gritted his teeth and refused to give in.

The court officials were disappointed in their hearts but they dared not show it. It was already a certain time, and the emperor was still playing the game of fear and suppression. Aren't they afraid that the King of Chu would really attack the capital?

It was not until the Chu King's rebel army captured two cities in succession and the army swelled to a reported 300,000 men that all the civil and military officials in the court could no longer remain calm.

Everyone knelt outside the emperor's bedroom and begged Emperor Yongping to appoint Xu Huaiyi as a general.

Among the people, the reputation of Emperor Yongping being incompetent and cruel to loyal officials began to spread.

Attacked from both inside and outside, Emperor Yongping was so angry that he vomited blood again. After being rescued by the imperial physician, he finally bowed his head and summoned Xu Huaiyi alone.

No one knew what the king and his minister talked about in private. When Xu Huaiyi walked out of the bedroom, his eyes were cold and sharp, which made people feel inexplicably frightened.

Afterwards, an imperial edict arrived at the Gu family, appointing Xu Huaiyi as the chief general to fight against the rebels. Three days later, he went to supervise the battle and take charge of the overall situation.

Xu Huaiyi took it expressionlessly, returned to the house, threw the imperial edict on the ground with a look of disgust, and stomped on it a few times in anger.

Gu Huanxi let him vent, and only after he had gotten rid of his anger did she ask, "How did you negotiate with Emperor Yongping? Why did you agree? I thought you would find excuses to decline a few times..."

Xu Huaiyi exhaled heavily and said self-deprecatingly, "That's what I had planned. I can't just nod my head as soon as he opens his mouth. Wouldn't that be humiliating?

He was afraid of me and didn't give me military power, allowing the war to go unfavorably. Finally, when he saw that he could no longer hold on and sensed the danger approaching, he let me lead the troops to quell the rebellion as if he were doing me a favor, as if I had gained such a great advantage. Ugh!

I don’t even want it!

I originally thought that as long as he opened his mouth, I would play tricks on him a few times, force him to perform the "three visits to the thatched cottage" play, and give him a good rub to make him look good, let him know that I am not easy to bully, and if he is unkind, then I will be unjust, but..."

He paused, raised his hand to wipe his face, and said in a sad tone, "The soldiers are innocent. The battle report sent back said that the two cities were captured this time, and the casualties were extremely tragic. The corpses piled up like a mountain at the city gate. If General Liu who led the troops had not ordered the evacuation in time, I am afraid that the whole army would have been wiped out...

The people in the city were even more miserable. Those who didn't have time to escape had their homes robbed. The men were captured as cannon fodder, and the women were raped by the rebels. Those who resisted were beheaded, and blood flowed like a river...

Zhao Sanyou and Meng Ping were also injured, and their injuries were serious. Thanks to the pills I gave them, they barely managed to survive."

After listening to this, what else did Gu Huanxi not understand? These tragic scenes were the most useful bargaining chips in the hands of Emperor Yongping. There was no need for negotiations, and Xu Huaiyi could not bear it.

Xu Huaiyi asked anxiously, "Wife, are you disappointed in me?"

Gu Huanxi shook his head. "How could that be? A gentleman has his share of things to do and his share of things not to do. You can't really disregard the overall situation just to prove yourself. You've been very rational to have held on until now. Emperor Yongping is a bad person, and we can't be like him. War shouldn't be a chess piece for you to compete and test!"

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Hearing this, Xu Huaiyi said "hmm" with a gloomy expression.

Gu Huanxi looked at his expression and asked, "Do you regret it?"

Xu Huaiyi's body froze, and he pursed his lips without saying anything.

Gu Huanxi said, "There is nothing to regret. Don't let your sense of responsibility get the better of you and put the blame on yourself. It's not your fault, so what do you have to feel guilty about?

It was the King of Chu who provoked the war, and it was Emperor Yongping who did not allow you to lead troops. Those two were the culprits of the tragedy of war. What does it have to do with you?

If things hadn't come to this point, do you think you would have had a chance to go?

Even if you go, will you be able to turn the tide? You have to understand your identity. You are not a hero who can save the world, so you don't need to take responsibility for the war. If you can save people, then save them. If you can't save people, then that's your fate."

After hearing this, Xu Huaiyi smiled bitterly and said, "You are right, I am just a military commander and can only follow orders. Without Emperor Yongping's approval, even if I care about the world, I can't take a single soldier away from the three camps. No matter how anxious or upset I am, what's the point?

Emperor Yongping will never give in until he is at his wit's end. Even if I plan ahead, I will only be handing him a handle."

Gu Huanxi nodded, "So, you don't have to blame yourself, just go to the battle with peace of mind, without any pressure."

Xu Huaiyi's expression finally eased a little. He took a deep breath and whispered, "When he opened his mouth to me, although I agreed, I also gave him the cold shoulder. In front of the eunuchs and the imperial physician, his face turned red and he coughed so hard that he almost couldn't catch his breath. I held my breath and spoke unpleasantly, but he gritted his teeth and endured it..."

Gu Huanxi said, "You go and help him take over the mess. Don't you think about the overall situation and show him some respect?

He really thinks that everyone else is a soft persimmon and he can squeeze them however he wants.

If he wants to use you now, you can only pretend to be his grandson, but beware that he might plot against you behind your back, such as letting someone shoot arrows at you on the battlefield and then putting the blame on the rebels..."

Xu Huaiyi nodded in agreement, "He is indeed very likely to do that. Not only do I have to be on guard, but you and the children at home should also be extra careful. What if he attacks you? That would be more fatal than directly hurting me..."