roccoschili Chapter 45 Yuwen Chenglong: I'm just a greenhorn in front of Lü Xiao
Chapter 45 Yuwen Chenglong: I'm just a greenhorn in front of Lü Xiao
Yang Ruyi went to great lengths to win over Lü Xiao.
Unfortunately, Lü Xiao was clueless and as dense as a block of wood.
Yuwen Chenglong looked around and looked down on the four female guards.
He slowly began to speak:
"A true man is born between heaven and earth, and cannot be subdued by force..."
Before she could finish speaking, the female guard had already drawn her sword.
"Can it be bent?"
Yang Ruyi grabbed a sword and slapped Yuwen Chenglong's face with the cold blade.
This kid is a stubborn one. He said that Lü Xiao is his benefactor and he would never do anything to harm his benefactor.
"Princess, the Marquis is my dearest friend, my brother!"
With his last shred of stubbornness, Yuwen Chenglong vowed to protect Lü Xiao's innocence to the death.
The next moment, four swords were placed against his neck, and a chill immediately swept over him.
In an instant, he quickly changed his tune, saying, "It costs more!"
"Hmph, that's more like it. Let him go first."
Yang Ruyi returned the sword to the female guard, put her hands behind her back, and swaggered into the Marquis's residence.
"My lord, it's not that I'm being unethical."
The thought that Lü Xiao was about to fall into Yang Ruyi's clutches and lose his innocence filled Yuwen Chenglong with immense guilt.
Ultimately, he still couldn't hold onto his principles.
Upon entering the courtyard, Yuwen Chenglong saw the leisurely Lü Xiao, adjusted his expression, and approached step by step.
"Aww!"
Upon seeing the newcomers, the tiger immediately unleashed its roar across the mountains and forests.
"Huh?" Lu Xiao sat up straight and comforted Da Hu.
It is said that this tiger is also intelligent; if someone tries to harm it, it will roar and issue a warning.
Damn it, why does Yuwen Chenglong have to ruin his own life instead of enjoying his good days?
"My lord, are you sunbathing?"
Yuwen Chenglong wore a fawning smile.
"Um, what are you doing here?"
Lu Xiao sat back down, crossed his legs, and settled into a comfortable position.
"Hehe, just dropping by." Yuwen Chenglong sat down, poured himself a glass of water, and said, "My lord, have you noticed how presumptuous the princess's gaze is towards you?"
"Um……"
After some reflection, Lü Xiao realized that he had indeed been somewhat reckless.
Perfect timing! He needed an advisor to help him analyze the situation, so he asked, "Does she want to hit me?"
"hiss!"
Yuwen Chenglong gasped, realizing that this young man was indeed extraordinary.
Although Lü Xiao was incredibly handsome, Yang Ruyi now seemed quite intriguing.
"I think she might have taken a liking to you and wants you to become the son-in-law of the Yang family, and the emperor's son-in-law."
"Haha, you're quite the joker."
Lu Xiao pointed at Yuwen Chenglong and laughed.
He didn't think Yang Ruyi had taken a liking to him, just like Yang Yu'er was also interested in him, but that was for Yang Lin's sake.
If Yang Ruyi did this, wouldn't it be saying that he did it for Yang Guang and for the Sui Dynasty?
"Lu Zilie, I'm here!"
Just then, Yang Ruyi's voice rang out, and she entered the courtyard with four female guards.
Upon seeing this, Yuwen Chenglong quickly stood up.
He had said everything he needed to say, and it had nothing to do with Lu Xiao's lack of understanding.
"Your Highness, what brings you here again?"
Lu Xiao was truly impressed. Were all the princesses of the Sui Dynasty so free?
Yang Guang was really something, always finding things for these princesses to do.
"Where are your pheasant feathers?"
Yang Ruyi wanted to try again, but unfortunately, she didn't have the two feathers.
"I understand!" Lu Xiao looked at Yuwen Chenglong, as if he had just realized something.
"What does Your Excellency know?"
Yuwen Chenglong looked surprised. Could it be that Lü Xiao had suddenly become enlightened?
"She's got her eye on my three-pronged purple-gold crown!"
Lu Xiao returned to the room and took out the three-pronged purple-gold crown, placing it on the table next to him.
If you're interested, just say so. He's not a stingy person.
At worst, I can lend it to you for a few days.
"Wood, wood, wood, wood, wood!"
Yang Ruyi stamped her foot, turned around and walked out.
After taking two steps, she turned around and took the three-pronged purple-gold crown back.
This was a gift from Lü Xiao, so naturally she had to keep it safe.
"Look, she's really desperate for money."
Lu Xiao pointed to Yang Ruyi as she walked away, looking as if to say, "I was right."
"Hehe, hehe." Yuwen Chenglong chuckled, looking utterly helpless.
If it were him, he would have already cleared his name.
This is what they mean by "fools have foolish luck"—they couldn't handle the overwhelming wealth, yet it kept piling on.
"I haven't been to court these past few days. Has His Majesty mentioned the northern campaign?"
Lu Xiao no longer cared about Yang Ruyi, and instead set his sights on the Eastern Turks.
Since leaving Wagang, his mind has been focused on how to improve himself.
In my dreams, little tunes of progress played on repeat.
"It was mentioned, and more than once."
When Yuwen Chenglong brought up this matter, he immediately became interested.
After all, sweeping the north is a matter that determines whether he can advance in his career.
"Oh, how so?"
Lü Xiao was clueless about romantic relationships, but he was extremely interested in warfare.
"It'll probably be this month. I heard the troops are all assembled. Let's go to Yanmen first and see how the Eastern Turks react."
"Yanmen."
Lu Xiao kept repeating those two words.
The recorded siege of Yanmen seems to have occurred when Yang Guang went to the north for a stroll after his failed campaign against Goguryeo.
What happened to Yanmen?
Yuwen Chenglong leaned over and asked.
"It's nothing, it's nothing."
Lu Xiao waved his hand, looking completely calm.
The siege of Yanmen did indeed occur, but what could be done about it?
It happened because he wasn't there.
Now he is accompanying Yang Guang to Yanmen, hoping the Eastern Turks will launch another siege of Yanmen.
If he doesn't spit out that damn Khan's shit, he'll write his name backwards.
"It's good that nothing happened. Actually, once we leave Yanmen Pass, the cavalry will dominate the world."
Yuwen Chenglong would tinker with maps of the north when he had nothing to do at home.
He knew exactly how to achieve great merit and how to get promoted.
"In this campaign against the Eastern Turks, I intend to emulate the Marquis of Champion and send eight hundred light cavalry into the northern desert."
Huo Qubing represented the pinnacle of military generals.
At a young age, he shouldered heavy responsibilities, leading 800 men deep into the desert, and on his first expedition, he achieved the greatest merit in the entire army.
Every man wants to be like Huo Qubing.
Lü Xiao was no exception.
He not only wants to replicate Huo Qubing's style, but also to surpass him.
He didn't know whether Huo Qubing had died or not, but he knew that he had.
Those who excel at foreign warfare know that the fewer the number of soldiers, the higher their morale—this is no exaggeration.
With eight hundred men, plus their own martial prowess, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they could pierce through the northern desert, would it?
"Aren't eight hundred people a bit too few? Actually, I have a perfect plan!"
Yuwen Chenglong glanced around suspiciously, then whispered:
"We can start with the small tribes, and not even let the people of the Eastern Turks go."
"First, slaughter 80% of them to impersonate Eastern Turkic soldiers, then claim the credit."
This suggestion was extremely malicious, and Yuwen Chenglong made a great deal of effort before saying it.
Hopefully, Lü Xiao won't be too shocked after hearing this.
"Hmm..." Lu Xiao pondered for a moment, then said worriedly, "Will not killing the remaining 20% affect my promotion?"