{"id":7900,"date":"2026-04-02T08:42:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T06:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/?p=7900"},"modified":"2026-04-02T08:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T06:42:17","slug":"your-majesty-you-mustnt-chapter-107-2-hope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/2026\/04\/02\/your-majesty-you-mustnt-chapter-107-2-hope\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Majesty, you mustn’t! – Chapter 107.2 – Hope"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Yu Shaocheng heard they were going to Khitan. He felt a little reluctant; that would put him too far from his brother. Then he thought, if he earned merit early and became a true commander, his brother could live well sooner.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Yu Shaocheng didn\u2019t know what a truly good life looked like, but he had a rough example before him. He resolved that he must let his brother live like Xiao Rong\u2014wearing gold and silver, with three meals a day.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Yu Shaocheng quickly comforted himself, but Yuan Baifu wasn\u2019t so easy to console.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Before, Yu Shaoxie had suggested dismantling the Left Army. Now, Qu Yunmie actually did it\u2014splitting Yuan Baifu\u2019s Left Army in half, keeping one part for him and giving the other to Yu Shaocheng.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Once these troops went to Yu Shaocheng, they couldn\u2019t return. Yu Shaocheng was highly capable, and in the army, aside from the King, almost every general had been pushed back by his skill. Yuan Baifu knew that with Yu Shaocheng\u2019s talent, he could soon lead an army alone, but why was his own army divided?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Yuan Baifu wasn\u2019t the only one surprised. Xiao Rong also found it strange. Why do this? Yuan Baifu would naturally feel resentment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, everyone knew Qu Yunmie\u2019s style. Once he issued an order, it was final. All had to obey. Qu Yunmie folded the maps and strode out. Xiao Rong glanced at the generals, then quickly followed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He thought Qu Yunmie was in a bad mood and would go vent somewhere. Halfway there, he realized Qu Yunmie wasn\u2019t venting\u2014he was going to sleep.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xiao Rong: \u201c…\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Qu Yunmie entered a room and prepared to lie down. Xiao Rong hurried forward a few steps, quickly removed the pillow from the bed, and, holding it respectfully, said, \u201cPlease, Your Majesty, let me ask you something.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Qu Yunmie: \u201c…\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He didn\u2019t understand. \u201cAsk about what?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xiao Rong replied, \u201cGeneral Wang, General Gongsun, General Yuan\u2014you sent them all out. Are you going to fight Shuofang alone?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Qu Yunmie said, \u201cIsn\u2019t Jian Qiao still here?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xiao Rong: \u201c…\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He\u2019d actually forgotten Jian Qiao.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He widened his eyes. Qu Yunmie saw what he was thinking, sat up with an exasperated expression, and said, \u201cYou are correct. I alone am enough to attack Shuofang City. Jian Qiao will remain in Shengle to watch over the Xianbei and the twenty thousand prisoners. Once Shuofang falls, I will send the prisoners to Shengle, and Jian Qiao will manage them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xiao Rong frowned. \u201cOne hundred thousand people\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Qu Yunmie said, \u201cIt\u2019s sufficient.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In recent days, Xiao Rong had been constantly updating his understanding of Qu Yunmie\u2019s military ability. Previously, if he heard such words, he wouldn\u2019t have trusted them. Now, though still a little uneasy, he believed Qu Yunmie wasn\u2019t exaggerating.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xiao Rong shook his head. \u201cVery well. If Your Majesty insists, we will fight on two fronts. I will ask the Buddha\u2019s Son whether the Kumo Xi can open a convenient passage for us again. If we borrow the route from the Kumo Xi, supplies during the march will be secured.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Qu Yunmie nodded. That was his plan. Without the Kumo Xi\u2019s help, he wouldn\u2019t have sent the troops so quickly. He would\u2019ve waited until after defeating the Xianbei to personally deal with Khitan. Yet now, with the Kumo Xi\u2019s defection, why not seize the advantage?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The Kumo Xi betrayed the Xianbei and all the Eastern Hu peoples. From the moment they made this decision, they had to rely on the Northern Army. Even the Xianbei couldn\u2019t be trusted. They might act opportunistically, by joining the Khitan while the Northern Army still remained on the steppe. The Khitan were far weaker than the Xianbei.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xiao Rong looked at Qu Yunmie. He realized Qu Yunmie truly had a grand vision, but refused to explain it. Outsiders saw him as stubborn and unreasonable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xiao Rong smiled faintly, confusing Qu Yunmie. He didn\u2019t explain further. Instead, he asked, \u201cWhy specifically split General Yuan\u2019s Left Army?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Qu Yunmie stared at him and strangely repeated, \u201cSpecifically?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xiao Rong: \u201c…\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He lost confidence in his question. Was it not deliberate?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Qu Yunmie thought the same, <\/span>who said it was deliberate?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n

\u201c<\/span>Didn\u2019t you tell me before to adjust the structure of the Northern Army? This is the first step. Once we return to Chenliu, I will reorganize the entire Northern Army. You are right\u2014the army is too scattered, and the last adjustment was six years ago. Soldiers staying long under the same general are prone to unrest.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xiao Rong paused. \u201cThen why start with the Left Army?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Qu Yunmie\u2019s expression became stranger. \u201cBecause the Left Army has the most men.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The Central Army had even more, but they were all his men. No need to rotate his own troops.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xiao Rong: \u201c…\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He didn\u2019t know what to say. Speaking his true thoughts might seem like stirring trouble, but he couldn\u2019t pass over it either.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Unable to explain, Xiao Rong said bluntly, \u201cIt is unwise. Yuan General may feel slighted. You have the best relationship with him, yet he is chosen first. Moreover, the Left Army may feel uncomfortable. Better to have General Gongsun and General Wang support Ningzhou, while Yu Shaocheng attacks the Khitan with Yuan General, and assign him as deputy. That\u2019s better than splitting his Left Army directly.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Qu Yunmie refused. He couldn\u2019t explain why\u2014he simply didn\u2019t want to do it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Frowning, he said, \u201cThe Left Army has seventy-five thousand. This is risky against the Khitan.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xiao Rong said, \u201cThen take twenty thousand from the Central Army\u2014\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Before he could finish, Qu Yunmie snapped, \u201cWhy should my troops be used?!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xiao Rong: \u201c…\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He knew it was uncomfortable\u2014but why didn\u2019t you think this way when splitting Yuan Baifu\u2019s army?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He thought the Northern Army\u2019s tens of thousands would suffice, but when the situation unfolded, it was still insufficient.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The urgency to attack the Khitan was clear\u2014if not, both fronts could\u2019ve had breathing space.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, Qu Yunmie had his own reasoning. He initially considered Xiao Rong\u2019s opinion but quickly changed his mind, deciding his plan was best.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Split the Left Army, Yuan Baifu with Wang Xinyong to Ningzhou, Gongsun Yuan with Yu Shaocheng to Khitan.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ultimately, he didn\u2019t fully trust Yuan Baifu.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This distrust didn\u2019t begin with the Xianbei campaign but long ago, around the time of the capital relocation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Yuan Baifu\u2019s attitude subtly shifted. Qu Yunmie couldn\u2019t perceive it consciously, but subconsciously he noticed. Over time, factors influenced their relationship. Yuan Baifu had conflicts with Jian Qiao and grew closer to Gongsun Yuan. He no longer sought Qu Yunmie\u2019s presence.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Qu Yunmie simply didn\u2019t overthink it, but his survival and success weren\u2019t solely due to strength.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Some knew clearly why they acted, some acted instinctively. These instincts, shaped by their environment, helped them avoid many risks\u2014even without conscious awareness.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Qu Yunmie didn\u2019t know Yuan Baifu disliked Xiao Rong, yet his instinct did. He didn\u2019t know Yuan Baifu suppressed his dissatisfaction, yet instinctively knew. When assigning tasks, his first reaction wasn\u2019t to send Yuan Baifu alone\u2014which was opposite to historical precedent.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Sending only the Left Army against Shen Yangrui would\u2019ve been optimal. Among the four armies, Yuan Baifu was the most meticulous commander. This style suited Southern Yong\u2019s style, increasing the chance of victory.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Wang Xinyong? Ten years ago, he was a Southern Yong general. Qu Yunmie shouldn\u2019t have sent him\u2014neither by trust nor ethics\u2014but his instinct chose him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It wasn\u2019t just Yuan Baifu. Qu Yunmie\u2019s style was changing. Previously, he would assign one person. Now, he preferred splitting one army to assign two capable commanders to counterbalance. Wang Xinyong and Yuan Baifu were unfamiliar, Gongsun Yuan and Yu Shaocheng were unfamiliar. Jian Qiao could have gone, and he wouldn\u2019t get lost, but his temperament couldn\u2019t control Yu Shaocheng. So, Qu Yunmie chose Gongsun Yuan.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Previously, hatred drove him. With the Xianbei gone, hatred disappeared. Xiao Rong\u2019s counsel and the consequences of impulsiveness became a mental restraint, binding his mind. Qu Yunmie had truly changed, though no one noticed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Qu Yunmie remained silent. He wanted to explain to Xiao Rong but couldn\u2019t. He only knew he was clear-headed. It wasn\u2019t impulse or personal feelings. He believed this was best.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xiao Rong saw the resolve and hesitation in his eyes, pressed his lips, and said, \u201cVery well, everything follows Your Majesty\u2019s decision.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Qu Yunmie froze. \u201cYou won\u2019t say anything else?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xiao Rong shook his head. \u201cThis is different from personally risking yourself. Your Majesty is strong now, with higher risk resistance. Perhaps you\u2019re right, perhaps you\u2019re wrong\u2014but we can bear the consequences of any mistakes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He smiled at Qu Yunmie. Qu Yunmie felt reassured yet slightly displeased. \u201cI\u2019m right.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xiao Rong shrugged. \u201cI hope so too.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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