kingnovel Chapter 279 I am not as good as that concubine
Chapter 279 I am not as good as that concubine
After separating from Ye Hongxia, Ye Wuwei went to Shui Mansion to see Shui Changqing.
When Ye Wuwei was alone with Shui Changqing, he felt much more relaxed.
Ye Wuwei found some tea leaves and made some tea.
"Master, your tea is good. Where did you get it?"
"Pancheng High Mountain Cloud Tea. If you like it, take it. I'm old, and drinking green tea hurts my stomach."
"Then I won't be polite."
Shui Changqing laughed and scolded: "You little bastard, you always act like a spoiled brat after getting the upper hand."
Shui Changqing asked as he brewed Pu tea, "How was the operation?"
Ye Wuwei briefly told Shui Changqing about this operation:
“Master, the entire area south of Nancheng is sea, and I don’t know where it leads to.
Although the 'Wuya Warship' built by the Yuwen clan was the most advanced ship in the Qi Dynasty, it was the dominant ship on the inland rivers and could only reach that island, not further.
Shui Changqing poured a cup of Pu tea:
"I have found many relevant books and have a rough understanding of the terrain where the Qi Dynasty is located.
The north of the Qi Dynasty was Beidi, and the area north of Beidi was somewhat similar to the Arctic Circle.
To the east and west of the Qi Dynasty were continuous high mountains, such as the Kunlun Mountains and the Himalayas, which blocked the Qi Dynasty from connecting with the outside world.
The only place that connects to the outside world is the sea in the south.
However, due to the limitations of the Qi Dynasty's shipbuilding technology, its ships had never entered the deep sea, and the other side of the sea was completely unknown.
This kind of terrain has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that it is self-contained and difficult for outside forces to invade.
The downside is that once our technology lags behind, an invasion by outside forces will be a disaster.”
It is like an ancient civilization that was once very glorious, but once it was invaded and ruled by colonial forces, it never recovered and became one of the most economically backward countries in modern times.
Ye Wuwei took over the conversation:
“Therefore, it is necessary for the Qi Dynasty to explore the outside world and develop sea routes.
Therefore, the Qi Dynasty must develop the shipbuilding industry, especially ships capable of long-distance voyages.
But I haven't found out the Yuwen family's shipbuilding address yet."
“I have some guesses. It should be in Fengdu, east of Nancheng. The terrain there is flat and there are rivers leading to the sea, which is suitable for building a dock.
Furthermore, the Yuwen clan has strict control over that area, making it extremely difficult for outsiders to enter.”
Ye Wuwei sighed: "I still know too little about Qi Chao."
"It's not your fault. This body of yours was just a beggar before, and you've never been south of Chamdo, so it's normal that you don't know."
"Wushuang has neglected the shipbuilding industry because his power is in the north. I want him to pay more attention to it."
"This matter is not urgent. The most important thing right now is how to deal with the next attack from the Yuwen family."
"I suspect Grand Tutor Yuwen will join forces with Nanling to launch an uprising. The pretext for this will likely be to eliminate treacherous officials or to purge the imperial court, with me as their direct target."
Shui Changqing drank a cup of tea and asked, "Did you receive any news?"
"Not really.
But haven’t the reasons for raising an army from ancient times to the present always been to eliminate treacherous officials, purge the court, serve the king, oppose tyranny, and restore order?
At present, it seems that the most appropriate thing to do is to eliminate the treacherous officials or to clear the court of the emperor, and Yuwen Taishi hates me for destroying his island."
"If Grand Tutor Yuwen really targets you, will you be in trouble?"
What Shui Changqing really wanted to ask was: Will Qi Wushuang sacrifice Ye Wuwei?
For example, Emperor Minghuang of Tang and Yang Guifei.
Thinking about Qi Wushuang's shameless appearance when she clung to him last night, Ye Wuwei said:
“Wushuang has never been one to be manipulated, and he will never compromise with Grand Tutor Yuwen.
I'm just a little worried about the upcoming war."
Shui Changqing thought for a moment:
"Are you worried that the northern soldiers won't be able to adapt to the terrain and climate when they fight in the south?"
"Yes.
If they only took Fengdu, it would be fine. They could just drop the bomb on Fengdu City and be done with it.
But it will take more than a few years to completely wipe out the forces in the south, and a tug-of-war is extremely costly and exhausting."
Shui Changqing understood Ye Wuwei's concerns.
Although Andu's army was brave and good at fighting, the places they had fought in the past were all deserts and Gobi, while the south was full of mountains and forests.
In the mountains and forests, bombs cannot be as effective as in plains like Chamdo.
Once the enemy entered the mountains and forests, Andu's army was unfamiliar with the terrain and could easily be caught in a trap.
The other side can better preserve their strength by entering the mountains and forests.
If the other side has someone who is good at leading troops, it is really possible that the saying "Wildfires cannot be extinguished, they will grow again with the spring breeze" will come true.
“Your concerns are valid.
Especially in the Nanling Mountains, the terrain is more complex and full of miasma."
“But this war cannot be avoided. If we don’t take advantage of this opportunity, the Qi Dynasty will really be divided into two countries.
It’s not conducive to long-term peace and stability.”
Afterwards, the master and disciple chatted for a while, and Ye Wuwei left with the mountain cloud tea.
……
That night, after the two of them had sex, Ye Wuwei told Qi Wushuang about his conversation with Shui Changqing:
"Master is worried that you'll treat me as an abandoned child."
Qi Wushuang's hands were still caressing Ye Wuwei's body with unsatisfied feelings:
"What about you? What do you think?"
“I’m actually a little worried.
If the court officials start urging you to sacrifice me, I'm worried you won't be able to handle it."
In fact, Ye Wuwei believed Qi Wushuang very much, but he said this on purpose.
Qi Wushuang turned over and pressed on Ye Wuwei:
"It seems that the love I expressed to you was not enough, which is why you have so little confidence in me."
"In history, there was an emperor who loved a concubine very much. He tried every possible means to get her to eat fresh lychees. There is even a poem describing it: 'A horse gallops through the dusty world, and the concubine smiles. No one knows it is the lychees that are coming.'
But once the local officials rebelled, the officials and the people all turned their attention to the imperial concubine, and he finally couldn't stand the pressure and killed her."
Qi Wushuang's hand rubbed Ye Wuwei's waist a few times, "Are you comparing yourself to that imperial concubine?"
"I am not as good as that imperial concubine. She at least has a name and status, but I am just an existence that cannot be seen in the light."
Qi Wushuang didn't like Ye Wuwei belittling himself like this:
"Then you are much more important than that concubine.
No matter how much the emperor doted on her, she was only a noble concubine and he didn't even give her the title of empress. But you are my only one."
Having said that, Qi Wushuang deliberately rubbed the two of them a few times:
"It only recognizes you. If I sacrifice you, won't I be a widower for the rest of my life?"
Ye Wuwei pouted Qi Wushuang's face:
"Who knows if it only recognizes me? Maybe one day you'll meet a new love and abandon me without any pressure from the officials."
Qi Wushuang took a deep breath on Ye Wuwei's lips:
"You are such a heartless person. I wish I could die on you, but you always flirt with me without giving in."
After spending a long time with Ye Wuwei, Qi Wushuang learned a lot of vernacular from Ye Wuwei.
"When have I only flirted and not given anything? When have you never had enough fun?"
"I'm not having enough fun right now. Wuwei, give me one more time."
After saying this, Qi Wushuang lowered his head and sealed the conversation with a kiss.
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