Chapter 762 - 763: Cai Wei’s Decision (4)_1
However, Cai Wei wasn’t currently in the mood to admire the beautiful man, as her heart was preoccupied.
"Nangong Yi, since our arrival in Lingbei, how many battles have you fought against the Meng Slaves? What were the outcomes?"
Hearing Cai Wei bring up serious matters, Nangong Yi also became serious. He set down his chopsticks, sat upright, and stared at Cai Wei.
"We’ve fought three times, and we’ve won every battle. I planned to continue the aggressive tactics, but we ran out of food and supplies, so we had to cease the wars."
Cai Wei replied, "I don’t understand warfare, but I know that war always results in loss. I just want to ask you, is there any way to have the Great Han of the Meng Slaves surrender without a fight? If they are willing to submit to our Great Jin and pay tribute every year, this war can stop."
Nangong Yi chuckled, saying, "Tuoba Kui is a man of great courage and ambition, he will definitely not surrender without a fight. Even if we don’t attack him, once he becomes stronger, he will certainly attack our Great Jin. Therefore, Wei’er, don’t worry about the casualties, this was always bound to happen, and it has nothing to do with you."
Cai Wei knew that Nangong Yi was trying to comfort her, assuring her that this war and the killings had nothing to do with her. He was also indirectly telling her that it was impossible to enjoy victory without battle.
However, Cai Wei felt that nothing is impossible in this world, just like what she often heard in her past life: there are no difficulties when there’s a will.
Since she started this matter, naturally she should be the one to resolve it, but how to go about it?
She fell into melancholy...