Chapter 207 Small has small advantages
Chu Li looked at Emperor Qingyuan calmly, "I think a great general on the battlefield can bring peace to the world and decide the outcome of a war! Xie Jingchuan used bold and aggressive moves, and he is well versed in military tactics and has a stable temperament, so he is more suitable for the battlefield."
Xie Jingchuan's eyes lit up. The prince was right. His ambition had always been to be on the battlefield, to defend his country and to achieve great things.
Chu Li continued, "Talents like Li Meng who are both civil and military and who are well versed in the emperor's will are more suitable for defending the capital."
She looked at Ji Xueying, "In yesterday's competition, I found that Ji Xueying is good at close combat. He comes from a famous sect, has a solid foundation in martial arts, and is quick to react. He is more suitable to protect my father closely."
Ji Xueying met Chu Li's gaze. The prince was indeed androgynous and very handsome.
Moreover, the prince was right, he just wanted to stay by Emperor Qingyuan's side.
The prince helped him.
Chu Li withdrew her gaze. Fortunately, she did not see Ji Xueying on the day she treated the sect leader.
What a coincidence, Ji Xueying is actually the nephew of the leader of Liuhe Sect.
In order to avoid exposing the two children's residence, she decided to use detoxification pills and herbal medicine to cure the master's illness as soon as possible.
She changed the subject and said, "Father, you have a keen eye for heroes. These are my one-sided thoughts. If I am wrong, please do not laugh at me."
Ye Hanting glanced at Chu Li silently. She was quite good at judging people. Was this girl really only nineteen years old?
Emperor Qingyuan looked at his ministers with admiring eyes.
His son was really disgusting when he was stupid, but when he suddenly became smart, it became unsettling.
Chu Li’s prestige now exceeds that of the eldest prince.
He smiled and said, "Everyone has their own aspirations. We should ask the three of them what they think!"
The three of them expressed their loyalty and talked about their personal ambitions, which were almost exactly the same as what Chu Li said.
Emperor Qingyuan was also a man who cared about his reputation. He looked at Eunuch Li and said, "Bring me the imperial edict I drafted."
Eunuch Li understood what he meant and immediately went to the side hall to find Miss Xia Nishang.
"You have heard it all, right? Just write it as the prince said."
Xia Nishang nodded slightly and began to write the imperial edict.
After a moment, Eunuch Li took out the imperial edict and conveyed the emperor's will.
The ministers sighed.
"Your Majesty is really good at recognizing heroes. The prince's ideas coincide with yours!"
"Yes, it seems that His Majesty already knows a lot about these three people."
All the ministers said in unison: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Emperor Qingyuan smiled calmly. His original intention was to let Xie Jingchuan stay in the capital.
Because he was worried that another force like Rong Xiong would emerge.
But what Chu Li said was not wrong, so let Xie Jingchuan go to the battlefield to gain experience.
It is not easy to achieve success on the battlefield. Let's see if Xie Jingchuan can become a great general!
Chu Li lowered her eyes. Recently, she was finding it increasingly difficult to understand her scumbag father.
She always felt that Emperor Qingyuan might not be as licentious, lascivious and lazy as everyone saw him to be.
Throughout history, there have been many emperors with complicated minds who were good at acting.
It seems that when necessary, she still needs to learn to hide her shortcomings.
Otherwise, he might gradually stand against his father.
Ye Hanting rubbed his fingers. Emperor Qingyuan had an unfathomable imperial skill.
If Chu Li had not said these words in public today, perhaps Xie Jingchuan would not have been able to go to the battlefield.
I believe Chu Li understands the principle that serving the emperor is like serving a tiger.
However, Chu Li cannot just become a coward just to save face for Emperor Qingyuan.
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Chu Li returned to the East Palace and stayed there for one night. The next morning, Mu Jiangge asked her to meet him at the house where he practiced martial arts.
Mu Jiangge said cautiously: "Cousin, I have successfully signed up to join the army, and I will leave for the border in three days."
"Are you sure you don't want to explain it clearly to the old man?" Chu Li asked while drinking tea.
Mu Jiangge pleaded with Chu Li, "The old man will definitely not agree. Just do as I said before. I will leave a letter to my grandfather and my cousin will cooperate with me."
Chu Li rubbed his brows and said, "If the old man knew the truth, he would probably break your legs and mine!"
Mu Jiangge put his hands on his hips and said, "What's your status, cousin? The old man doesn't dare!"
Chu Li sighed: At this moment, Mu Jiangge is like a naive little girl who is determined to break up with her family and follow Huangmao.
No, it's more than that kind of determination.
However, Mu Jiangge has great ambitions and she is willing to help.
"Cousin, please believe that this is the wisest decision you have ever made. When I return, I will definitely return you a heroic female general!" Mu Jiangge smiled confidently.
Chu Li thought about it and took out two handwritten military books from his sleeves.
"This is for you. Take it and study it well."
Mu Jiangge recited: "Thirty-Six Stratagems, Sun Tzu's Art of War!"
After she flipped through a few pages, her eyes lit up.
"Cousin, this was not written by you, was it?" She looked at Chu Li as if he were a monster.
Chu Li shook her head. As she spoke, she asked Huan Yan to help write it down.
The more Mu Jiangge read the military book, the more excited she became. She slapped her thigh and exclaimed, "Sun Tzu's Art of War. I'm really impressed by this grandson!"
Chu Li's lips twitched and he covered her mouth, "Respect the ancestors!"
Mu Jiangge suddenly realized what she had said. She slapped her mouth in embarrassment and said, "I'm sorry, but why do you call such a powerful person your grandson?"
Chu Li's lips twitched, "My name is Sun Wu, and Zi is a respectful title for people with both virtue and talent."
Mu Jiangge nodded, "Yeah, I understand."
Chu Li poked her forehead and said, "If you want to be a heroic, brave and resourceful female general, first change the word 'I' in your name."
Mu Jiangge tilted his head and looked at Chu Li, "But didn't my cousin say that 'zi' is a respectful title? Am I an exception?"
Chu Li fell into Mu Jiangge's logical circle and felt for a moment that what she said was right.
Mu Jiangge happily collected the two books of military strategy.
She felt as if she had found a treasure, and silently thought to herself that such a peerless magic weapon must be engraved in her mind and destroyed immediately after memorizing it.
Chu Li was grateful to his previous self for paying attention to military affairs.
She had read these two military books no less than ten times and had most of the contents engraved in her mind, otherwise she would not have been able to give them to Mu Jiangge.
"Once you learn to recite them, destroy these two military books immediately." Chu Li instructed.
Mu Jiangge's expression had never been so serious. She raised three fingers to promise.
"Cousin, when I saw these two military books, I felt that every word in them was shining with golden light. Don't worry, although I am careless, I am not stupid. I will definitely do as you say."
Chu Li handed a bag of things to Mu Jiangge, "Okay, this one is for you too."
Mu Jiangge took it and produced a cloth belt that looked like white silk.
She strangled her neck and said, "Cousin, if I lose the battle, you want me to hang myself, right?"
Chu Li scratched his head and pointed at her clothes. "There are only men in the barracks. Remember to cover your chest."
Mu Jiangge looked down at her not-so-full breasts and said generously, "It's okay, cousin. Being small has its benefits!"
"Cough..." Chu Li spat out a mouthful of tea.
Mu Jiangge looked at Chu Li frankly, "Cousin, you really understand!"