Who put the yellow robe on me?

Chapter 179 A small gambling pleasure

"Oh?" Zuo Yongyu frowned slightly, a hint of confusion in his eyes. He glanced at Jiang Chen standing in the middle of the tent, then looked at General Zhong Wenbin. "Your Highness, may I ask why the enemy came to ask for peace?"

A smile appeared on Jiang Chen's lips, as if all this was already under his control.

However, Zuo Yongyu's doubts were not completely eliminated. Obviously, he was not completely convinced of Jiang Chen's judgment.

General Zhong Wenbin then slowly stepped forward, patted Zuo Yongyu on the shoulder, and said in a deep voice, "General Zuo, although I don't know why His Highness is so certain, I believe that what His Highness Sixteenth Prince said must have its reasons."

Zuo Yongyu was still a little hesitant, with a frown on his face. He was a man of integrity and courage, and would not obey anyone easily. However, because the general had always held such high prestige, he did not express his doubts.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen chuckled softly, with a hint of teasing in his eyes: "General Zuo, if you have doubts in your heart, why bother to hold them in?"

Zuo Yongyu's face changed slightly and he felt a little embarrassed. Just as he was about to explain, Zhong Wenbin's eyes conveyed an implicit hint.

So he suppressed his doubts, bowed his head, clasped his fists, and said, "Your Highness, what you said makes sense. I dare not doubt it."

Jiang Chen nodded slightly, his eyes penetrating, as if he could see into Zuo Yongyu's heart. He looked at Zuo Yongyu with admiration, secretly praising this general for his loyalty and prudence, who, despite his doubts, would not easily offend the commander.

Such a general will surely have great potential in the future. Why not find an opportunity to recruit him?

"Go and bring the envoy into the camp." General Zhong Wenbin waved his hand to prevent Zuo Yongyu from feeling embarrassed in the camp.

Jiang Chen saw through Zuo Yongyu's thoughts at a glance, chuckled and asked, "General Zuo, do you think my guess is too bizarre?"

Zuo Yongyu immediately lowered his head, looking a little embarrassed: "Your Highness, I dare not question your judgment."

Jiang Chen waved his hand and said with a smile, "Don't be restrained. I have always advocated freedom of speech. If you have any questions, you can speak freely."

Zuo Yongyu was a rigorous and pragmatic general who always followed the practical experience and judgment on the battlefield.

At this time, facing Jiang Chen's speculation, although he had some doubts, he did not dare to raise any objections easily because of the general's attitude.

He lowered his eyelids, bowed slightly, and said, "General, I dare not doubt your highness's speculation, but this incident came so suddenly that I am worried that the enemy may have other intentions."

Before he finished speaking, Jiang Chen suddenly smiled, as if he could see through the doubts in Zuo Yongyu's heart.

His eyes were sharp, and his voice, though soft, was filled with a firmness and strength: "General Zuo, your doubts are understandable. But do you know why I conclude that these people are here to seek peace, and not for any other reason?"

Zuo Yongyu looked up at Jiang Chen, feeling even more confused. He quickly bowed and said, "Your Highness, please help me resolve this confusion."

Jiang Chen stood up straight, his eyes deep, and spoke slowly: "The battle between the enemy and us is now at a critical stalemate.

If the Western Regions still wanted to fight, they would never have sent an envoy at this time. Furthermore, sending only one envoy clearly wasn't intended to provoke war, but rather to seek peace. Furthermore, the envoy came alone this time, most likely to test our stance.

Zuo Yongyu was still somewhat puzzled after hearing this, and couldn't help asking, "Then why do I find this matter so strange? After all, if the enemy army had a conspiracy, sending out one person like this might not be enough to cause a shocking move."

General Zhong Wenbin frowned, but said nothing, just watching Jiang Chen quietly. He had always trusted Jiang Chen's strategy and knew he would have a follow-up explanation.

Jiang Chen looked at Zuo Yongyu, his eyes still smiling, but his tone was a little more serious: "If the King of the Western Regions really wanted to sue for peace, he would definitely send a powerful civil servant and even bring enough gifts to show his sincerity.

This time, the person who came was not only alone, but the King of the Western Regions had apparently not made a big announcement about the matter. This clearly wasn't the King's idea, but rather a minister who sent someone to test the waters without authorization."

Zhong Wenbin's brows relaxed slightly, and he continued, "Your Highness, are you saying that this envoy is merely a tool used by the Western Regions ministers to probe our strength?"

Jiang Chen nodded, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "Yes, the situation in the Western Region has definitely begun to waver, and the power struggle between different factions may have already begun.

Sending an envoy at this time is both to test the waters and to see how we will respond without the King of the Western Regions knowing."

Zuo Yongyu's face showed a look of sudden enlightenment after hearing this. Although he still had some doubts in his heart, he gradually began to believe Jiang Chen's analysis.

However, after thinking about it, he still couldn't help asking, "Your Highness, if it is true as you said, this envoy is just a test, then how should we respond?"

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, with a hint of cunning in his tone: "Of course we have to cooperate with them to put on a show."

Jiang Chen looked at the puzzled expression on Zuo Yongyu's face and said, "General Zuo, are you still skeptical of my conclusion? How about this, let's make a bet?"

At this moment, the Thirteenth Princess Jiang Sirou suddenly stepped forward and said jokingly with a smile on her face, "Haha, interesting! Sixteenth brother, tell me how to bet. I agree to bet with you on behalf of General Zuo!"

Zuo Yongyu was caught off guard by her sudden interruption, his eyes a little flustered: "Princess, Your Highness, this..."

Jiang Sirou laughed heartily, her tone teasing: "General Zuo, don't be afraid! My sixteenth brother usually likes to make bets with people. I want to see if his guess this time can go as he wishes."

The general panicked upon hearing this: "Your Highness Prince Yan, Princess Thirteen, I'm not trying to spoil the fun, but there is no gambling allowed in this military camp!"

Jiang Sirou is a person who likes to watch the fun and not mind the big things: "General Zhong, if you don't say anything about this, and I don't say anything, and no one says anything, who would know? Besides, small gambling is fun, but big gambling is harmful to the body..."

The general was extremely embarrassed: "Princess Thirteen, this..."

Jiang Sirou said, "Alright, General Zhong, let's see what Sixteenth Brother and General Zhong are betting on, shall we?"

Zuo Yongyu was terrified. He knelt down and said to Jiang Chen, "I am terrified. I don't know how to gamble. Besides, my family is poor and I don't have anything to gamble with..."

Jiang Chen thought, here comes the opportunity to win people's hearts.

Then he said to Zuo Yongyu, "Of course we won't gamble with money. Let's put it this way. If I make a mistake in my judgment, I will report to my father after I return. I will commend you for risking your life to protect Liangzhou City and give you a promotion!"

Jiang Sirou became interested and asked Zuo Yongyu's question on his behalf: "Oh? Sixteenth brother, what if your judgment is correct?"

Jiang Chen slowly walked over to Zuo Yongyu and helped him up. "If my prediction comes true, I will still report to my father and reward you with a promotion! However, my guard Xu Ningce has unfortunately passed away, leaving me short of one of my four great guards. Zuo Yongyu, are you willing to follow me?"