Chapter 800 Underestimating the Enemy Is a Taboo

King Yu and his son returned with Xuanyuan Yao's army at the end of July. Before the Dongling Iron Cavalry arrived at the border, even if Nanyue sent envoys, they would not be able to see King Yu.

When they could see him, it would be after the fall of Shuoshan.

However, the Yu Kingdom was weak in military strength, and Nanyue could not be so foolish as to think that King Yu had the ability to help them recapture Shuoshan, so they would not make such a request. However, the Dongling grain and grass would definitely pass through the Yu Kingdom. Grain and grass were the lives of soldiers. Once the grain and grass were destroyed, the soldiers and horses would starve. Just think about it and you know what the consequences would be.

Xie Jin expected that Nanyue would definitely send envoys to talk to King Yu.

Since someone set up a checkpoint on the way to rob the grain and grass, they would definitely think about what to do if they failed? The imperial capital of the Yu Kingdom was their second checkpoint. If the grain and grass were burned here, then Dongling and Yu Kingdom would definitely turn against each other, and the Dongling Iron Cavalry would be even worse without grain and grass.

As for the means of negotiating conditions, it was nothing more than coercion and inducement.

But firstly, King Yu really didn't have the courage to go against Dong Ling, and secondly, his master was wise and ordered the grain and grass to be escorted in batches, which could not only speed up the journey but also disperse the risks - even if there was a chance, the soldiers would not be left without food.

Although this would require more people to escort the grain and grass, Dong Ling had many capable people, so it was not difficult to arrange for grain collection or select suitable elite soldiers for escort.

Xie Jin ordered people to put the grain and grass in place and went into the city with King Yu.

King Yu held a banquet in the palace to entertain Xie Jin, accompanied by two princes. The eldest prince Zhan Ruo had gone somewhere, and he arrived late after half of the banquet.

He was dressed in white clothes that were whiter than snow, and his whole body was clean and holy, like a cultivator who lived in seclusion, and more like a high mountain flower picked by Nan Yi on the top of the mountain - provided that he didn't speak.

"There is something I am particularly curious about." Zhan Ruo sat down on his seat, his snow-white robe exuding a pure luster. "If Prince Yao has a rebellious heart or colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country, will Master Xie stick to his loyalty for the sake of justice, or will he help him rebel?"

So it is better for such a person not to speak. Once he speaks, his holy and clean temperament will be destroyed in an instant, making people want to sew up his troublesome mouth.

Prince Yu's face changed: "Ruo'er, don't talk nonsense in front of Master Xie!"

The second prince frowned and said dissatisfiedly: "Why is the eldest prince so outspoken? Prince Yao is born in the royal family, with the noble blood of the royal family flowing in his body. He is loyal to Her Majesty the Queen. How could he have a rebellious heart?"

"Yes, please think twice before speaking, eldest prince." The third prince sneered and said, "When the two countries are at war, such words are most likely to disturb the morale of the army. If Master Xie takes your eldest prince's words seriously, I am afraid the consequences will be disastrous."

Zhan Ruo poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and said in a light voice with a bit of mockery: "I can say whatever I want to say. Do I need your consent?"

The second and third princes' faces suddenly changed, staring at him in anger.

"What does Prince Zhan Ruo mean by this?" Xie Jin smiled faintly, "Xie would like to hear the details."

"This prince just received news that the Emperor of Nanyue sent his most trusted confidant to Shuoshan City, and it is said that he is going to negotiate with Prince Yao." Zhan Ruo said in a light tone, "Shuoshan City is now ruled by Prince Yao. Without his permission, the envoys of Nanyue should not be able to enter the city."

"Ruo'er." King Yu was shocked, "Are you serious? Don't talk nonsense in front of Master Xie."

Zhan Ruo said indifferently: "Of course it's true. When have I ever lied?"

Xie Jin silently picked up the teacup, and there was no special expression on his handsome face, but he did believe what Zhan Ruo said a little, not for anything else, just because this person has the ability to predict the future.

So it is normal that his spies have not received the news yet. Zhan Ruo's news should not be heard from others, but calculated by himself.

"The confidant of the Emperor of Nanyue?" He looked up at Zhan Ruo and smiled faintly, "I wonder what position he holds in Nanyue? After Prime Minister Su was killed, is there anyone to replace the new prime minister?"

"This man is not a high-ranking minister, but a family slave of the Emperor of Nanyue before he ascended the throne. He is both civil and military, and has a deep mind. He specializes in handling some shameful things for the emperor." Zhan Ruo sneered, "Although he has never been castrated, his power is equivalent to the chief steward around the emperor. Some people even call him the Nine Thousand Years Old in private. No one in the Nanyue court dares not to give him face."

He is not a powerful minister, but his current status and power are no different from those of a powerful minister.

Xie Jin's eyes deepened: "He is good at both civil and military affairs?"

"He is good at both civil and military affairs." Zhan Ruo said calmly, "But Mr. Xie can refer to the character and ability of the Emperor of Nanyue. Under the current situation, he dares to covet the Queen of Dongling, and his confidants allow him to have such delusions. It can be seen that there is no fixed standard for being good at both civil and military affairs. Being good at both civil and military affairs is good at both civil and military affairs."

Xie Jin raised his eyebrows, and the smile on the corner of his lips was a little more playful: "Tsk, Xie thought he had met an opponent, but after listening to what Prince Zhan Ruo said, it seems that he is not that good."

Zhan Ruo said calmly: "Underestimating the enemy is a taboo in the army."

Well, he does not underestimate the enemy.

He decided to meet this person tonight to see how good he is at both civil and military affairs.