Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Capítulo 960: Chapter 2910

Chapter 10

“Mother, you are truly wise and powerful! Such a vicious woman, if she stays in the Imperial Capital, who knows what kind of chaos she might stir up!” Upon hearing this, Baby looked at his mother with starry eyes and said, but in the next instant, he snorted coldly and continued to mutter quietly, “She causes even more trouble than I do…”

Isn’t that right?

As for the trouble Gu Tianyao has caused, damn, it’s practically a war, incomparable to any trouble Baby has ever stirred up!

“You… how can you compare yourself to such a vicious person?” Gu Changsheng responded, lifting his hand to gently pat Baby’s little head, and said slowly, “Alright, let’s see just how many times Gu Tianyao can escape from our grasp!”

Isn’t it just a war?

Isn’t it just a battle for the throne?

Honestly, whether it’s fighting a war or playing power games, Gu Changsheng has never been afraid of anyone…

The group proceeded, under the escort of Yushu and her subordinates, towards the Crystal Palace of East County…

The Crystal Palace of East County, compared to that of the Mermaid Royal Family, is naturally much smaller, but East County, being the most prosperous area of the Mermaid People, is rich in resources…

Just as Yushu had said, she truly welcomed Gu Changsheng and his group warmly, bringing out almost everything of the best quality, presenting them before Gu Changsheng…

However, Gu Changsheng just glanced at those treasures, as the most pressing concern was not how many benefits could be reaped from the Underwater World, but rather…

“Alright, with food and drink satisfied, let me see how critical the situation in East County is now!” Waving his hand, having the pearls and treasures in front of him cleared away, Gu Changsheng looked at Yushu and slowly said, “Gu Tianyao thinks that with Yushen, she can dominate the entire Mermaid People, wielding power as she pleases here, but I, on the other hand, do not wish to see her succeed, so, Yushu, how about I make you the new king of the Mermaid People?”

“I… I…” Hearing this, Yushu suddenly didn’t know what to say…

Well…

Clearly, this beautiful woman in front of her wasn’t very familiar with the current military standoff in the Underwater World, but why was she so confident in making herself the new king of the Mermaid People?

“Honorable guest… you probably don’t know, my sister, the Eldest Princess of the Mermaid People, Yushen, is much more proficient in battle than I am. Even though East County has the richest territory and the largest population, my people, much like myself, are not all skilled in battle. They prefer peace, so the military power we possess is not enough to counter Yushen…” Yushu thought for a moment and then spoke honestly to Gu Changsheng…

They could fortify East County, preventing the Royal Army from breaking through, but…

To hold East County, to remain behind closed doors, is already the limit of what Yushu can do…

Because they simply can’t launch an attack…

They don’t have the means to win this war…

“That’s not important! None of those things are important! It is not about the quantity of soldiers, but about their quality. As long as your people are loyal to you, you are the king here! And what I will do is make you the king in the hearts of all the Mermaid People!” Gu Changsheng said, shaking his head slowly, “As for your sister Yushen, to be swayed by Gu Tianyao’s deceit, plunging the entire Mermaid People into chaos, doing things that cause harm between sisters, no matter how skilled she is in battle, she will never win the people’s hearts, she cannot become a true king, do you understand?”

“I…” Yushu responded, with a bewildered look, “I don’t understand…”

Yushu truly…

Doesn’t understand!

The notion of the people’s hearts…

For Yushu, who is now trapped in East County, it is something intangible and unreachable…

Yushu only knows that she cannot even clear her name in the Royal City or expose Yushen’s schemes…

So…

Using “sitting trapped in a besieged city” to describe Yushu’s current predicament is more accurate than anything else, especially when talking about becoming the King of the Mermaid People, something Yushu has never even considered…

In Yushu’s heart, being able to prove her innocence, to demonstrate that she is not ambitious like a wolf, and not a traitor to the entire Mermaid People, is already the last dream and pursuit of her life. As for anything else, Yushu really never even thought about it…

“Whether you understand or not, the fact remains: He who wins the people’s hearts wins the world! Yushu, you might not be an exceptional person who expands territory and establishes marquisates, but you are a sincere defender of your city! The Mermaid People, under heaven’s command, preside over this sea area and need no conquests for dominion; thus, they do not require any reputation of being a capable and battle-hardened warrior. Those are merely fancy words, and in less flattering terms, they constitute being ruthless and bloodthirsty. Your sister Yuhong is such a person, but you are different. This is also your greatest advantage in becoming the new King of the Mermaid People, do you understand?” Gu Changsheng chuckled softly as he spoke, “There is often the biggest gain in not vying actively!”

Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but chuckle softly…

It’s easy to conquer; it’s hard to defend…

But…

The kingdom of the Mermaid People actually doesn’t require conquering at all!

Whoever wants to fight for it is bound to lose first, right?

Anyone with a little bit of brain would figure this out; only now, caught in the chaos of war, people simply don’t have time to think about these things…

However, Gu Changsheng doesn’t mind reminding those whose minds are clouded by war, helping them to awaken and understand…

“You… what you’re saying seems to make a lot of sense, so what should we do now? Should I mobilize troops and go on an expedition?” Yushu said, looking admirably at Gu Changsheng.

Honestly, Yushu still didn’t understand the meaning of what Gu Changsheng was saying…

However, Yushu felt that Gu Changsheng was very powerful, and whatever he said was correct!

This blind belief is like the trust Baby and Beibei have in Gu Changsheng…

Completely unconditional…

“No, no, no! You entirely misunderstood what I was saying. What you should do most now is do nothing and also withdraw your troops stationed outside East County…” Gu Changsheng shook his head as he spoke slowly…

“Withdraw the troops stationed outside East County? That’s impossible! If the troops stationed outside East County withdraw, then the entire East County would be exposed to the blades and spears of the Royal Army, who could invade at any time…” Yushu exclaimed in shock, her eyes widening in disbelief, “This absolutely cannot happen! I must be responsible for my people. I cannot allow my people to be unprotected and exposed to the enemy’s weapons! They would die, they would die innocently…”

“How could that be? The Royal Army besieging outside East County isn’t really your enemy. They think you betrayed the country and seized power, believing you to be the enemy, which is why they confront you so aggressively. But what if you are not?” Gu Changsheng asked earnestly, staring at Yushu, “Yushu, you didn’t betray the country. You deployed troops to the Royal City because you heard about the rebellion there and went to quell it, right?”

“Yes! That’s exactly right…” Yushu nodded immediately.

“Then it’s resolved, isn’t it? You did not rebel, so why fear people’s words?” Gu Changsheng shrugged and said, “You don’t feel guilty; why fear the Royal Army’s siege of East County? Trust me, if you play the empty city strategy, your troops retreat, and those besieging East County along with the confronting Royal Army will be the ones to panic!”

Although playing the empty city strategy is somewhat of a risky gamble…

But…

“You also mentioned that you only have those soldiers and generals in East County; surely you don’t want to see them perish in battle, do you? How long do you think the standoff outside East County can last? How much patience do you think your sister Yuhong has left?” Gu Changsheng spoke slowly as Yushu pressed her lips in silence, “When two armies clash, there’s bound to be casualties. As soon as the battle unfolds, some of your soldiers will inevitably die on the battlefield. Now, you have a bloodless opportunity right in front of you, so what are you hesitating about?”

“But… but if we withdraw the troops… our… my people…” Yushu said worriedly, even though she was somewhat tempted, as the Lord of East County, she couldn’t risk her people’s safety…

“In military strategy, it is said that the best strategy targets the opponent’s mind!” Gu Changsheng said again, looking at Yushu, “If you trust me, then join me in witnessing a war without bloodshed! I bet the Mermaid People are not all fools! I bet there’s someone in the Royal City who can stand up to Yuhong! I bet they still have intelligence! As long as they have a little bit of sense, your troop withdrawal will cause them to reflect and put Yuhong in a position of fighting on two fronts!”

“You… I…” Yushu hesitated but looking into the depths of Gu Changsheng’s night-like eyes, Yushu eventually bit her lip and said, “Alright! I trust you! Withdraw the troops immediately!”

“Good, very good!” Gu Changsheng smiled slightly and nodded, then continued to Yushu, “Now, you should write a letter to your mother in the Royal City…”

“Write a letter to my mother?” Yushu’s eyes dimmed slightly, “I guess Mother is already under Yuhong’s control, and Mother was already weak and bedridden. Even if I write to her, I’m afraid it would be to no avail and not very helpful…”

“You are mistaken!” Gu Changsheng chuckled softly and leaned back in his chair, saying, “Do you think your mother, who has been the Queen of the Mermaid People for so many years even with her frail and bedridden body, managed it all by luck?”