eurekapd Chapter 681 Change of Mind
Chapter 681 Change of Mind
Zhou Chang had no idea, so he had to ask, "Sir, do you have any idea to have the best of both worlds?"
Zhong Yu had already closed his eyes and then struggled to open them a little, opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but no sound came out.
Zhou Chang could only guess from Zhong Yu's lip movements that he was still saying his usual catchphrase: "Not right, not right."
She felt disappointed, but she also knew that Zhong Yu had tried his best. She was afraid that he would continue to worry too much and affect his condition, so she forced a smile and comforted him: "It doesn't matter if there is no solution. Gao Yuan and I will think of a solution. Sir, please don't worry too much and take a good rest. There is always a solution for everything."
As he spoke, he gently took down the clock and the white gourd porcelain bottle in his hand and handed them to the skinny monkey: "It is better not to let Mr. Zhong use this anymore. If he is asleep or not in good spirits, just let him sleep peacefully."
"Yes." The skinny monkey took it and agreed.
"Your Majesty..." Zhong Yu had already closed his eyes, and Zhou Chang gently stood up and was about to leave. Zhong Yu suddenly opened his eyes again and asked worriedly, "Your Majesty, weighing the two options... If there is really no other way... You can only choose one... Which one do you want to choose?"
"I... I don't know." Zhou Chang really didn't know, and he didn't want to lie to Zhong Yu. "I can't watch Yuan Qi get into trouble. She has always been kind to me, and I owe her too much. But knowing the enemy's conspiracy, I can't fall into their trap. How can I gamble with the lives of thousands of civilians and soldiers?"
After hearing this, Zhong Yu struggled to sit up again.
Zhou Chang hurriedly stopped him: "Mr. Zhong, just say whatever you want to say."
Zhong Yu grabbed Zhou Chang’s hand, veins on his forehead bulged from exerting too much force, and he was still breathing with great effort, but suddenly he spoke in a sonorous voice: “Your Highness…Your Highness has always been a man who values friendship and loyalty, but…when faced with such a major issue…you must…you must put the overall situation first, and…you must not let your feelings run wild…I…what your subordinate has been seeking all my life…I cannot obtain it…Your Highness…Your Highness is within reach, you must…you must create a prosperous and peaceful era, and seek…seek welfare for the people of the world…the people…”
When he said the last few words, he was so exhausted that he fell into the arms of the skinny monkey, but his hand was still tightly holding Zhou Chang's.
Zhou Chang's eyes were moist: "Don't worry, sir, don't worry, sir, I will listen to you in everything."
Prince Yi always knew what Zhong Yu's wish was, and she knew it too.
Behind Zhong Yu's eyelids, which were so heavy that she couldn't even lift them, was an extremely hot and earnest gaze. Only after hearing Zhou Chang's answer did she let go of his hand and closed her eyes and fainted again.
"Military doctor, military doctor..." Zhou Chang's heart trembled and he shouted again.
The skinny monkey was skilled at checking the breath and pinching the Ren Zhong point.
Aunt Jing was so frightened that she was stunned.
Gao Yuan's eyebrows were twisted into a knot.
Soon, the military doctor arrived and Shouhou confirmed that Zhong Yu was still breathing.
Zhou Chang took two steps back, feeling exhausted, and then he realized that his wet face was covered with traces of tears.
After the military doctor checked Zhong Yu's pulse again and gave her acupuncture, Zhou Chang told Shouhou to continue taking care of Zhong Yu, and asked Gao Yuan to arrange a place for Aunt Jing to rest and find some clean clothes.
Then Zhou Chang walked out of the tent step by step. It was already completely dark outside.
The tent was empty and pitch black.
Such thick darkness was just a cover for her to howl and shout silently.
He tightly grasped the jade pendant on his chest: "Yuan Qi, what should I do? What should I do?..."
After crying, Zhou Chang sat in the dark for an unknown amount of time before he regained some strength. As his emotions were released, his mind became much clearer.
A solution gradually became clear in my mind.
Afterwards, Zhou Chang found Gao Yuan again, confirmed his condition first, and then the two of them communicated.
Although Gao Yuan was in great pain of losing his wife, he was still motivated by the word "revenge". Therefore, apart from the fact that his expressionless face became even more stiff, everything seemed normal.
After that, Zhou Chang convened all important generals and commanders for another meeting overnight.
Soon, all the generals and officers in the army gathered in her tent.
Zhou Chang sat in the middle, with a clear view of the twenty or so people below him: "I urgently summoned you all here because of a temporary decision. The final battle with the Mirage Army was originally scheduled for tomorrow, but I have decided to postpone it indefinitely."
After these words were spoken, the generals looked at each other in bewilderment.
Zhou Chang noticed that everyone had an expression of surprise and confusion on their faces, except Wu Ling, who was standing in the last corner, with a normal expression, as if he had expected it.
Gao Yuan stood behind Zhou Chang and paid attention to everyone's reactions. In his opinion, except Wu Ling, the other generals all showed some dissatisfaction after being surprised.
Changing orders every day is a taboo in the military.
Originally, many generals privately disobeyed Prince Yi, the "first-rank military officer", but they had to obey him because of his status.
In this case, Zhou Chang’s subsequent orders will probably be even more difficult to execute.
Zhou Chang didn't care about that and raised his voice: "It's just a postponement, but it doesn't mean we won't fight anymore. You still have to stay alert and be prepared at all times."
All the generals remained silent again.
A capable lieutenant general beside Jiang Meng stepped forward and said, "Your Highness Prince Yi, may I ask the reason for the delay?"
"If the king says to postpone it, then it will be postponed." Zhou Chang didn't intend to make up an excuse.
The lieutenant general was obviously dissatisfied: "Your Highness Prince Yi, Ma'an Valley has been prepared. The wind direction these days is northwest. If the wind direction changes in a few days, the original plan will be difficult to implement. As the saying goes, opportunity is lost and time will never come again. The battlefield is changing rapidly. This plan was approved by both Your Highness Prince Yi and General Jiang. Now that Your Highness has changed his mind at the last minute, does General Jiang know about it?"
After saying this, the generals below also started to discuss: "Yes, yes... Food and grass are insufficient, and we have delayed for too long. Time is running out, this is a great opportunity..."
Zhou Chang didn't pay attention to what everyone was talking about, but he noticed that Wu Ling was standing in the corner with an expressionless face, as if he was in a daze or deep in thought.
"Ahem..." Zhou Chang coughed lightly to calm himself. "How could General Jiang disagree with what I said? Moreover, as a first-rank military officer, I also have the right to participate in the decision-making of sending troops. As for the timing... the wind direction is only auxiliary. At worst, I won't set the fire. When it's time to leave, the mirage thieves still have to leave."
"Your Highness Prince Yi, do you want to discuss this matter with Commander-in-Chief Jiang again?" The lieutenant general had no choice but to bring up Jiang Meng.
The other generals also nodded.
"No need..." Zhou Chang waved his sleeves, his tone suddenly hardened, "Brother Jiang is still very weak, and his injuries are recurring. There is no need to affect his recovery because of such a small matter."
The generals present had visited Jiang Meng one after another. It was true that Jiang Meng was seriously injured, and it was also true that they entrusted all military affairs to Prince Yi. Otherwise, Prince Yi would not have been able to take over so smoothly.
But no one expected Prince Yi's sudden change of attitude.