On this day, a very unexpected person came to the capital of Princess Principality and Yuan Xiao's temporary residence.

"Guan Muling?" Yuan Xiao looked at the name card in his hand and couldn't figure out who this person was for a moment.

"Yes, he is said to be a staff member of Commander-in-Chief Dongfang." The guard reported truthfully.

Dongfang Wei Rang's staff, what do you want to do with him?

However, Yuan Xiao still chose to meet.

What he saw was Guan Muling, whose right eye was a mechanical eye.

"Sir," Guan Muling bowed, "I know you are busy, so I will just tell you.

The purpose of coming down here is to hope that Sir Alex can help me so that I can work for Sir Alex in the future."

This is surrender. Yuan Xiao smiled: "What help do you want from me?"

"Yes, if nothing else happens, I think that the Eastern Commander-in-Chief who is attacking Lilenwell now should be completely wiped out," Guan Muling said without any wavering in his tone, "And I think that before the war begins, we should leave and return to the capital.

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"You are a deserter," Yuan Xiao said with some interest, "You hope that I will clear your name."

"Yes," Guan Muling said bluntly, "this matter should not be difficult for Sir Alex."

As the Prince Consort, and recently a popular figure in the principality, Yuan Xiao wanted to keep an ordinary staff member, and no one would say anything.

"So, what are the benefits?" Yuan Xiao was curious.

"I am confident that I have some experience in strategy," Guan Muling leaned down, "Your Majesty will need talents from all walks of life to make great contributions in the future.

Some counselors work in the open, while others, like the one below, are best suited in the dark."

Yuan Xiao understood that this was the person who was plotting.

But it is true as Guan Muling said, when it comes to court battles, sometimes some means are necessary.

As an earl and consort, he has a lot of things going on and it's hard for him to come forward.

It needs to be done secretly, and there are people who do such things.

"This is of no harm to Sir Alex." Guan Muling remained calm.

Yuan Xiao pondered, this person dared to leave the front line and come to surrender to him, his thoughts were not ordinary.

"How can I prove your worth?" Yuan Xiao asked, "I don't support useless people."

"Yes," Guan Muling secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "the defeat on the front line will be reported soon.

At that time, it may be a good opportunity for Sir Alex.

If my lordship personally goes to attack Lirenwell, I will definitely show my value.

If you are not satisfied, Your Majesty can hand me over to the military department at that time."

Yuan Xiao was satisfied with this reply: "It's just that you are being too confident when you say that Master Dongfang failed."

"The incompetent and willful commander still has the ability to distinguish." Guan Muling said frankly.

Yuan Xiao just smiled and said nothing.

After Guan Muling left, Yuan Xiao immediately entered the palace.

But there were still people who were one step ahead of him. Second Assistant Minister Nori and the Nishinomiya faction had already gone to meet Dongfang Xiaoman.

When Yuan Xiao arrived, he saw Nori leaving with the ministers with a smile on his face.

Entering the main hall, Dongfang Xiaoman nodded slightly: "You also received the news."

"It's a matter on the front line," Yuan Xiao sat down, "Did Dongfang Wei Rang lose the battle?"

"The entire army was wiped out," Dongfang Xiaoman sighed. "After storming the city, we were surrounded. Only a few hundred warriors broke out. The rest either died or became prisoners of war."

Yuan Xiao picked up the battle report on her desk and glanced through it quickly: "What an irresponsible commander.

What did Nishinomiya say?"

"The attitude is very tough. After all, this is a problem caused by the East Palace faction one after another. It is a good time to strike," Dongfang Xiaoman stood up, "They also want military power."

Yuan Xiao frowned: "In terms of military strength, the east and west palaces were originally balanced.

But this time, Dongfang Ninghao’s problem has not been solved yet, and they have been defeated again. The target that Xi Gong is targeting..."

"The command rights of the Third Army," Dongfang Xiaoman held Yuan Xiao's arm, "Part of the Third Army belongs to the Donggong forces, and it is these military rights they want."

"If the third army also becomes the possession of Xigong, half of the country's army will be in their hands." Yuan Xiao took her and the two of them walked out.

"Well," Dongfang Xiaoman leaned next to Yuan Xiao, and the two of them walked casually, "It's just that you know that there has been no war in the principality for more than 20 years, and it's just ordinary officers.

Those at the Commander-in-Chief level are rare items.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t be Dongfang Wei Rang’s turn to go to war.”

"This man's strategy is still good," Yuan Xiao did not add insult to injury, "What he wanted first was to build the Jinshazhou position, but he didn't succeed.

However, because of his youth, he could not hold back his composure, so he raised his troops to invade but was besieged instead, which led to the current situation.

It’s up to me to go on the expedition this time, after all, Lilenwell is my territory, and I want to take it back with my own hands.”

The two of them strolled in the garden.

Dongfang Xiaoman was silent for a while: "Of course I am relieved that you will go on an expedition. If it is just an army, the third army belongs to the Donggong forces. If you take it away, the country will be empty."

"Of course Donggong doesn't want to lose power like this," Yuan Xiao analyzed, "and you can't let such a situation happen.

If the East Palace falls, the West Palace will not be able to suppress it for the time being."

Dongfang Xiaoman's throne is derived from the Donggong lineage and is her support and foundation.

"It seems that I left too hastily." She rarely sighed.

"This step is always necessary," Yuan Xiao was very optimistic, "Originally, if the Fourth Army could move, that would be the best.

After all, you have been with me for a while and it is easy to use."

But if the Fourth Army wants to stabilize the federal border, large-scale deployment is impossible.

"I'm going to see Dongfang Ning Hao. If he relents, I can take away the troops from the East Palace of the Third Army." Yuan Xiao suggested.

Dongfang Xiaoman stopped and said, "It seems unrealistic to remove it all at once."

"It's just a transaction between each other," Yuan Xiao saw clearly, "The most important thing at the moment is to contain Xi Gong.

The leaderless situation in the Eastern Palace cannot last long."

Dongfang Xiaoman nodded: "Let's do it this way. I hope you can make progress in the territory in the future."

Yuan Xiao said there was absolutely no problem.

The most embarrassing thing about the emperor in this country is that he has no actual authority to command the army.

"However, after taking Lirenwell, I will go to the territory." Yuan Xiao felt reluctant to leave.

Dongfang Xiaoman smiled: "So, you must know how to cherish it if you are still here with me these days."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

That night, Yuan Xiao went to Dongfang Ninghao's residence.

Of course everyone knew this news.

It's unclear what the two discussed specifically, but in short, there was wind under Yuan Xiao's feet when he walked away.

The next day, Dongfang Xiaoman rarely asked about Dongfang Ninghao in the court. He also praised him for his "hard work and meritorious service and the pillar of the country", and then declared that he "missed him very much" when he came to the palace.

Dongfang Ninghao naturally showed up soon.

When the ruler and his ministers are in harmony, the country is blessed.

In this regard, Dongfang Ning Hao was also very direct, boasting that Yuan Xiao was a "famous general rarely seen in a hundred years" in the principality, and strongly recommended him as the commander-in-chief to regain Lirenwell.
Chapter completed!