"Sister, don't worry too much. It's just a temporary feeling." Sophia understood immediately and quickly put her delicate hands on the smooth and jade-like bare shoulders of the girl who was about to get up. She stopped Situ Yushuang's apology with a smile. .
"But sister, don't be too worried. At least the empire has achieved a gratifying victory so far. The situation in the north has also been greatly eased. The people in the imperial capital can also breathe a big sigh of relief. I'm afraid the news media took the opportunity to boost morale and boost people's morale. I'm afraid it's the central government's responsibility. Arrangement, this also has its reasonable side." Sophia kissed and sat down next to Situ Yushuang, while patiently comforting him.
"This sister also knows that appropriate and even slightly exaggerated propaganda is necessary, and she is not so short-sighted. But look, not only are all the media clamoring about the elimination of the rebels in March and May, misleading the people's minds, but Even among many ministers in the court, a feeling of underestimating the enemy and being arrogant is spreading. They all believe that the Imperial Army has truly shown its strength this time. If the Taiping rebels are captured, the future war will be unstoppable and smooth sailing. How can there be such a good thing in the world? ?! The Taiping Sect has been hidden for more than ten years. It can capture thousands of miles of mountains and rivers in an instant, but it can be defeated so easily. Isn’t this a big joke?" Speaking of this, Situ Yushuang added I feel full of sadness.
Sophia has also read a lot of news media reports on the Imperial Qinghe Battle in the past few days. They are really lifelike, full of flowers, and full of praise. Almost no one mentioned the losses suffered by the Imperial Army. It seemed like overnight, the Imperial Army The Japanese army became an invincible and invincible victorious army. They completely forgot how the imperial army in Kansai collapsed in just ten days, and the two divisions escaped from Kansai in embarrassment. , the whole of Kansai was suddenly handed over to the Taiping rebels. She also felt that the imperialist media's reports in these aspects were inaccurate, but perhaps it was the politics of the central empire that needed to be considered, and she could not doubt it.
Neither of them said anything on this issue. They just stretched out their delicate hands silently and fiddled with the red charcoal on the charcoal basin. The two delicate and charming white jade faces with different charms were both slightly suffocated by the warm heat. Red, with a pair of dark and shiny eyes, and a pair of light gray and clear eyes, they are really like autumn chrysanthemums and spring orchids, indistinguishable.
"Sister, in your opinion, the empire is still very dangerous now?" It was Sophia who broke the silence.
"Well, although the victory in the Battle of Qinghe has slightly reversed the situation, the Taiping Rebellion is already deeply rooted in the north, especially in the countryside. It will take a long time to uproot them." He sighed. With a sound, Situ Yushuang was like an elder who was well versed in the world, with a pair of deep and dark eyes, fixedly looking at the brazier, "And the situation in Guanxi is even more complicated. If the empire delays here for a long time without success, it will definitely give rise to Some ambitious people take advantage of this opportunity. Since the empire is no longer able to control this place, they will definitely think that it is natural for them to set foot here, and they can confidently announce to the world that we are here to overthrow the rule of the Taiping Rebellion Army. , but deep down he intends to take advantage of the opportunity to expand his own power."
"Sister, are you talking about Li Wufeng?" A naughty and slightly mysterious smile appeared at the corner of Sophia's mouth.
"It's not just Li Wufeng. This guy now controls Partridge Pass but stands still. Instead, he attacks Lulong northward. Although he did not get the order from the empire, the situation in Lulong was indeed very dangerous at that time. This guy is really lucky. He defeated the partial division of the Taiping rebel army, and with the support of Lulongfu City, even the Taiping rebel army like the lake did not rush to seize its lead." Although she was still disgusted with Li Wufeng, Situ Yushuang was envious of this guy's luck. At the same time, if you are particularly good, you have to admit that the opponent's army has good combat effectiveness. Otherwise, it would not be possible for any army to cross the Liupan Mountains in a short period of time and deliver a fatal blow to the enemy by surprise.
"Sister means ``````" Sophia responded quickly, but she still didn't quite believe it. Although the Linlang family in the south had long planned to plot the Central Plains, it was not easy for them to annex the territory in the south. It is too long, and it will take some time to consolidate. Secondly, after all, if you send troops to Kansai without the empire's instructions, I am afraid you have to worry about the empire's reaction.
"Well, that's right, it's the two families in the south. Sister, don't think of those people as too kind. In the face of interests, all normal people's thinking will be thrown away. The so-called benefit makes the mind faint is the best result. Explain, just watch, before long, these two families will reveal their ferocious faces." Situ Yushuang said with a wry smile.
"But if I were the two of them, I would wait for the empire and the Taiping rebels to fight a few more battles, and wait for both sides to suffer losses before I come to reap the benefits." Not caring that her words might hurt the other's self-esteem, Sophia shook her head. Shake your head and disagree with the other person's opinion.
Glancing at the girl in surprise, Situ Yushuang was also a little surprised that the other party could actually see this, but she had her own reasons: "There are two reasons why I judge that they will do something soon. First, They were worried that the empire would not be able to deal with the Taiping Rebellion. If time went on, the Taiping Rebellion's increasingly stable rule would bring greater trouble to their future operations; secondly, if one of them took action first, the other fell behind. They may think that the one who takes action first will definitely gain greater benefits. Based on the second point alone, neither of these two companies will wait too long. "
Situ Yushuang's analysis of the human nature of those who are obsessed with profit can be described as profound, and she has a thorough understanding of the Lin Lang family's thoughts. Unfortunately, there is only one person in the audience. If there are others who are well versed in current affairs, they will definitely be amazed by her analysis. .
"Wouldn't the situation in Kansai further deteriorate?" Sophia frowned and asked.
"It's hard to say how it will change, but no matter how it changes, it doesn't seem to be of any benefit to the empire. If the Taiping Sect is a tiger, the Yinlin Lang family is a wolf. Whoever gets this piece of fat in Kansai will be harmful to the empire. It's not a good thing at all." Situ Yushuang seemed to have thought of something when she said this.
"Then sister, why not let the Taiping Sect and Lin Lang's family fight to the death, while the empire just sits on the mountain and watches the fight between tigers and tigers?" Sophia felt very keenly, and she thought of this as soon as Situ Yushuang showed a thoughtful look.
Nodding slightly, Situ Yushuang had a complex expression on his face, and said after a while: "To be honest, this seems like a good idea. I'm afraid that when both sides are exhausted from the fight, the empire will not benefit, but it will be in vain to take advantage of the guy next to him who is eyeing him. ." Situ Yushuang has a delicate heart and considers everything very carefully.
"Sister, if the Lin Lang family really invades the north, then these two families are really the close enemies of the empire. I personally think that Li Wufeng may not be the biggest threat to the empire. Whether the Taiping Army wins, or Lin Lang The occupation of Kansai by two families may be a much more direct and dangerous threat to the empire." When Sophia said these words, she felt a slight fever on her face. This was not the influence of the warmth from the brazier, but It was an indescribable feeling. Although she had never seen that Li Wufeng, she always had an idea from the bottom of her heart that she did not want to see the relationship between the empire and Li Wufeng become too tense. Why did she have this idea? Even she couldn't explain it clearly.
Fearing that Situ Yushuang would notice her true thoughts, Sophia quickly lowered her head after saying these words and tried her best to remain normal.
However, her worries were completely unnecessary. Situ Yushuang was really considering her opinion, "Sister, your opinion also makes sense. Maybe it's because I personally hate Li Wufeng so much that I always list him as the most dangerous enemy. So it affects my judgment. However, I have never dealt with this person, and I have no idea what kind of person he is. Maybe this is a mistake of my sister. If you have the chance, you must see this person. What kind of person is this guy?" Situ Yushuang showed interest in Li Wufeng for the first time.
"Yes, sister, you should at least understand what kind of person this guy who almost became your fiancé is." Sophia also laughed, and Situ Yushuang was also amazed by her bright and dazzling smile. .
"By the way, sister, I have an idea in my mind. I wonder if sister is interested?" Sophia smiled slightly and said slightly seriously.
"Oh? What do you think?" Situ Yushuang couldn't help asking when she saw the other party's less serious expression.
"My sister is thinking that if Li Wufeng can win many battles and defeat powerful enemies in a row, he must have something special about him. It may not be justified to rely solely on luck. I want to go to the northwest in your name and take a look at Li Wufeng. What is so extraordinary about him? Secondly, I also wanted to understand the real situation in the northwest. Thirdly, when I have the opportunity, I also want to talk to him on behalf of my sister to find out whether he is a loyal and heroic imperial hero or what my sister said. Sophia tried her best to keep a calm look, only her pounding heart and slightly trembling fingers exposed her true inner thoughts.
Situ Yushuang was stunned for a moment, and then showed a thoughtful look. He didn't notice the other party's slight gaffe, and pondered for a long time before saying: "I heard that this guy is greedy for sex, and the way to the west is also disrupted by the Taiping. Military control, sister is afraid that something will happen to you when you leave."
Hearing what Situ Yushuang said, Sophia felt reassured and said with a smile: "Sister, I don't think that is anything to worry about. Although Li Wufeng is lustful, I have never heard of him having any bad deeds of forcing girls. Besides, I am going on your behalf, so he must sell some thin noodles. As for the road to the west, although the Taiping rebels controlled the road, I heard that they did not block traffic, but the inspections were slightly stricter, and they were mainly concentrated. On the main trade routes, there won’t be much impact on others. I think I can get by with a little makeup, so sister doesn’t need to worry too much.”
Situ Yushuang nodded silently. She also knew that the other party had stayed at her home for more than two years and had hardly gone out in the past two years. Since the other party proposed this time, it was also an opportunity to go out and relax. As for what effect it would have, she didn't know. Don't have high hopes.