Traveling through time and space and becoming a deposed prince, he just wants to survive!

Chapter 478 Yelu Qing’s Thoughts

Finally, everything was ready. Yelu Qing waited in Linhai County for two days. He took some ammunition and some weapons and rushed towards Shizhou City at full speed.

Along the way, dust was flying and the sound of horses' hooves was urgent, as if urging the impatient sense of mission in his heart.

After arriving in Shizhou City, he went straight to the military camp.

Walking into the tent filled with a pungent smell of medicine and sweat, he saw Pharmacist Guo who was recuperating from his injuries.

Although Guo Yaoshi has always had a reputation for being two-faced, Yelu Qing knows very well that in this complex and changing situation, this person is cunning enough and may be useful at a critical moment.

"Oh, the deputy chief is so busy, yet he took the trouble to come visit me. I am truly flattered!"

As soon as Pharmacist Guo saw Yelu Qing coming in, his face was immediately filled with false enthusiasm. He pretended to struggle to get up from the bed, but Yelu Qing quickly reached out to stop him.

Yelu Qing had a gentle smile on his face and said softly,

"Old Pharmacist was once a stabilizing force in the army. It's just that his luck has been bad, and this time is no exception. Fortunately, you are not seriously injured. You will surely have another chance to avenge your previous defeat in the future."

Yelu Qing said comforting words, but in his heart he was thinking about getting some useful information from Pharmacist Guo.

"Deputy Chief, you are so kind to me. I am truly humbled. I will definitely repay your kindness in the future."

Pharmacist Guo spoke sincerely, but in his heart he was secretly guessing the real purpose of Yelu Qing's visit.

Yelu Qing was not here to listen to these hypocritical words. The purpose of his visit was to understand Zhang Xuegeng's true thoughts.

So, he looked directly at Pharmacist Guo and said bluntly, "To be honest, what exactly did Zhang Shuai have in mind when he proposed building Shizhou City?"

When Guo Yaoshi heard Yelu Qing's question, he thought to himself that the deputy leader in front of him definitely didn't want to stay here for long. It would be better to go along with what he said, perhaps he could get some benefits.

Then, he showed an insightful look on his face and slowly explained:

"Zhang Xuegeng is a veteran from the previous dynasty. Although so many years have passed, they are not used to living a wandering life on horseback. They probably want to settle down in Shizhou for a long time and seek a stable life."

When Yelu Qing heard this, his mind started to work rapidly, and various thoughts flashed through his mind like lightning.

He nodded slightly and said thoughtfully, "Zhang Shuai's idea is understandable, but can he really defend Shizhou City?"

When Pharmacist Guo heard Yelu Qing ask this, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a faint smile.

He was secretly delighted, thinking that he seemed to have figured out Yelu Qing's thoughts, so he said slowly:

"Deputy Chief, you must know that if a tribe wants to develop stably and long-term, it can't just live a life of wandering on horseback, sleeping in the open air. Only by taking root can it truly be stable!"

"Let it come true?" Yelu Qing whispered this sentence, as if a ray of light illuminated his heart, and he instantly fell into deep thought.

Suddenly, he seemed to understand something, and a glimmer of enlightenment flashed in his eyes.

He looked at Pharmacist Guo with gratitude, bowed solemnly, and said, "Pharmacist Guo's words are like a revelation, which has opened my eyes. I will repay you double for what you have taught me today."

After saying that, he turned around and said goodbye without hesitation.

Xiao Ran followed behind, looking puzzled.

After the two of them walked out of the barracks and onto the empty training ground, Xiao Ran couldn't help but step forward and ask, "What exactly did this pharmacist say that made you so anxious?"

On the training ground, the wind blew gently, raising a cloud of dust.

Yelu Qing looked into the distance with a serious expression and slowly said:

"We have been roaming the grasslands for years, and generations have been mired in the quagmire of war. When will these days end?

Look at Zhang Xuegeng and his people. They've only lived on the grasslands for a few short decades, but they're already longing for their own land and a sense of stability."

"Don't we also have our own pastures on the grasslands? What's the difference between the two?"

Xiao Ran looked confused and couldn't help asking.

Yelu Qing turned his head, looked at Xiao Ran's face intently, and said seriously:

“It’s different. Although we have a ranch, we still live a nomadic life in essence.

Only by having a stable territory can our descendants live a better life, without having to travel around and live in fear."

Xiao Ran is young after all, and this time he followed Yelu Qing to the battle because of the tribe's arrangement.

In fact, the Xiao family particularly hates such endless wars.

Xiao Ran is a very loyal person, and he has a particularly good relationship with Yelu Feng. The fact that Yelu Feng was offended in Yi Yu this time and was able to write to him is enough to show the deep friendship between them.

Since Yelu Qing said so, he thought about it for a moment and seemed to understand the reason, so he nodded firmly and said:

"So, from now on, wherever your horse's head points, that's where I, Xiao Ran, will go without hesitation."

The reason why Yelu Qing valued Xiao Ran was not only because he admired his martial arts skills, but also because he highly appreciated his character.

This conversation tonight has quietly changed the situation in Shizhou.

As Gulzar was a close confidant of Dun Chanyu, Yelu Qing would naturally not rashly touch his power directly.

Although Luo Haiqing is close to Yelu Qing in private, Yelu Qing has no plans to look for him first this time.

After a conversation with Pharmacist Guo, he had a new idea in his mind. The place he wanted to go this time was Zhang Xuegeng's camp.

After the last failed siege, Zhang Xuegeng was severely scolded by Gulizar, and his suggestions were not approved. In recent days, his temper has become more and more irritable.

When he heard the news that Yelu Qing was coming, he said to his men in a bad mood: "These people are not of the same mind as us. It is better not to meet them."

"Hahaha~" Yelu Qing laughed out loud from a distance, "Marshal Zhang has a bad temper! He doesn't even want to see me!"

Zhang Xuegeng didn't expect that his complaints were heard by the person involved, and he felt a little embarrassed.

His face flushed slightly, and he quickly said to his guards, "You didn't inform me in time that the deputy general was coming. Go and get my good wine, and see if there's any meat in the kitchen. Cut me a large plate."

The "plate" they refer to is the tray commonly used on the grassland. Anyone who has lived on the grassland knows this.

Seeing that Zhang Xuegeng had found such an excuse to ease the embarrassment, Yelu Qing said with a smile on his face, "Marshal Zhang is upset, I understand!"

As he spoke, he naturally sat in the seat vacated by Zhang Xuegeng, and at the same time gestured for Zhang Xuegeng to sit down and talk in detail.

After Zhang Xuegeng took his seat, Yelu Qing said sternly, "You can't hold Shizhou. Once the army withdraws, you'll be surrounded by enemies on three sides."

When Zhang Xuegeng heard what Yelu Qing said, he felt a little dissatisfied.

He stood up, pointed eastward outside the city, and said, "You're talking about Jinyang, right? They're busy replacing the prefect with a provincial governor. It's bound to be chaotic for a long time."

"And then? Don't you think they won't be able to quell the civil unrest within ten years? Do you only want to live in Shizhou City for ten years? Didn't you live well in Zhang City before? Why didn't anyone drive you away for so many years?"

Yelu Qing's series of questions shocked Zhang Xuegeng.

Zhang Xuegeng certainly understood what Yelu Qing meant, but since he said it so bluntly, he couldn't help but have some different thoughts in his mind.

"Because the Lu family didn't cause you any trouble, and this place was originally a grassland. You don't have a solid backing here, and it's only a matter of time before you are driven away." Yelu Qing continued.

In fact, hasn’t Zhang Xuegeng thought about these issues?

His original plan was to build Shizhou City with Yu Wenhua and others, and finally find a suitable opportunity to defect to the Great Zhou and become the king of a small place.

But how could they easily tell the Huns about their plans?