Strategy? I'm at full level and criticizing like crazy, taming sickly villains

Yuchi Feng naturally understood what Jiang Li meant and hurriedly responded, "Don't worry, the Yuchi family will definitely not do anything detrimental to your interests, nor will they tell anyone about your affairs."

"As long as...if you ever achieve great things one day, it would be great if you could recognize the Yuchi family's merit of following the dragon."

Jiang Li didn't lie to him, "I can tolerate you being in two different situations, but it's impossible for such a disloyal person to be reused by me."

"The only thing I can guarantee is that the Yuchi family will still have the title of marquis and will not be implicated."

Yuchi Feng hesitated for a moment, but she also understood that Jiang Li was not stupid, and there were people who followed her wholeheartedly. Why did she not reuse those people, but instead reuse the Yuchi family?

So actually it’s pretty good to get such a guarantee.

Jiang Li then said, "Sometimes I don't know what is happening outside here. From now on, you can be my eyes. If there are any changes outside, please notify me in time."

Compared with Lan Yin and others, it is naturally much easier for Yuchi Feng, Qin Jue's "confidant", to sneak in and see her.

The reason why Jiang Li wanted to accept him was for this reason.

Yuchi Feng nodded in agreement, then hesitated for a moment, with a sad look in his eyes.

"There's something... I think maybe I should tell you first."

He took a deep breath and said, "Lanyin... died in prison."

Lan Yin's death made Yuchi Feng feel very sad. Before she was locked up, he would often bring some things to visit her, for fear that she would not be doing well.

But that time he went on an expedition with Qin Jue, and when he came back, he heard the news that she died in prison.

Even though several months had passed, he still felt uncomfortable when he mentioned it again.

However, Jiang Li's reaction was different from what he expected. She just nodded calmly, "I have known about this for a long time."

Yuchi Feng was stunned by Jiang Li's bland reaction, but then thought that she had known it for a long time, and the sad moment had probably passed long ago.

Not bothering about the matter anymore, he turned and left.

In the days that followed, Jiang Li still had few opportunities to see Qin Jue, but it could be seen that he did try hard to squeeze in time to come and see her.

Although most of the time, when he came to see her, he wouldn't say anything, and most of the time he would just sit quietly.

But it seems that as long as he does this, he will feel satisfied.

At first Jiang Li couldn't help but stab him a few times, but later she saw the tired look on his face and finally softened her heart.

So the two of them quieted down and rarely talked about anything.

Not long after, Qin Ze led his troops to Ningcheng.

Naturally, Qin Jue would not return to Beijing with him, and a fierce battle was necessary.

Qin Ze brought a total of 100,000 troops this time, while Qin Jue's two armies combined totaled 130,000.

In terms of numbers, Qin Ze has no advantage.

But he was better at reasoning. He kept saying that Qin Jue was treasonous and immoral, and persuaded the soldiers to surrender without killing them.

At this time, the cause Jiang Li had laid in Qin Jue's army came into effect.

Many people already know that Qin Jue is not a kind person, not to mention that there is a "temptress of trouble for the country" who can make him lose his mind at any time. Everyone is not completely loyal to him, but also very distrustful of him.

Although Qin Jue has worked hard to stabilize the morale of the army during this period, with the arrival of Qin Ze, there will still be people's hearts turbulent.

If he fights Qin Ze when his army is demoralized, he will naturally lose.

Qin Jue lost the first match with Qin Ze.

When morale is low, some people are actually preparing to surrender quietly.

Unfortunately, he was discovered before he could leave. Qin Jue killed the man on the spot, saying boldly: "Those who betray will die."

His thunderous methods did have a certain deterrent effect, but... they still couldn't stop people's hearts from collapsing.

In the second confrontation, Qin Jue was still defeated.

But this time, with his fearless fighting style, he also killed more than 10,000 opponents!

Continuing to fight like this is tantamount to internal friction within the Qing Kingdom. Even if Qin Ze really wants to destroy Qin Jue, he still has to think about it after he ascends the throne.

He is naturally different from Qin Jue, a lunatic who always likes to destroy everything.

As a result, Qin Ze had some concerns and did not launch another attack. Instead, he began to work hard to find ways to persuade him to surrender.

In any case, Qin Ze's temporary suspension also gave Qin Jue some time to breathe.

On this day, Jiang Li met Qin Jue again.

He suffered some injuries on the battlefield and didn't look good.

This time he did not remain silent, but took the initiative to talk to Jiang Li.

"I'm probably going to lose."

When he said this, he didn't feel too sad or disappointed.

He just said this calmly, then looked at Jiang Li and said, "Now everyone knows that you are under house arrest by me, but I won't implicate you."

"But Qin Ze is too small-minded. As long as he is here, he may not let you go."

"So..." He paused for a while, seemingly reluctant, but finally said, "So, before I die, I will have someone transport you safely to Donglin County."

"Although the number of the Flame Army is not large now, Qing's military strength is too large this time. Even if there are only 30,000 people in the Flame Army, Qin Ze will not easily move it."

"With them taking care of you, I think you will be fine."

After Qin Jue rambled on, Jiang Li looked at him without speaking.

After hesitating for a moment, Qin Jue said with some confusion, "Why don't you say anything? Or are you not satisfied with my arrangement?"

Jiang Li twitched his lips, "Didn't you hear my voice before? Then you should know that even if you die, I won't be able to survive."

"So, why do you need to explain your funeral affairs to me here?"

Qin Jue was stunned for a moment, as if he had just remembered this matter. He was silent for a while and then said with a wry smile: "Then it seems...it's impossible for me to let you go. You can only be buried with me."

"No, I'm going to kill myself. It has nothing to do with you, so don't put gold on your own face."

"And isn't it a little early to give up now? Otherwise... you can give me the military power and give it a try?"

Qin Jue looked at her for a long time and then said, "So... is this your purpose?"

Jiang Li shrugged, "I just think that if you leave it to me, you might still have a chance of survival. If you have to carry it on by yourself, we will all die."

"If I were bringing the Flame Army, I would give it to you, but right now..."

Qin Jue shook his head, "You have done so well in the past. The hearts of this army have been completely disintegrated. It would be useless even if it were you."

"What's more, aren't you still known as a witch who has brought disaster to the country? If they don't believe me, they won't believe you either."

Jiang Li said "Oh" and said with a bit of regret: "I'll forget it if you don't believe me."

"Then let me give you another idea... capture the thief first, capture the king first, how about you find a way to kill Qin Ze first?"