Chapter 259

Wu Zhao also noticed that Gao Yang's gaze was strange, and she felt a bit embarrassed.

This path of science was truly unfathomable.

But how could a generation of monarchs easily admit that she didn't understand?

She coughed twice, changed the subject, and said, "I leave all of this entirely to you; you handle it yourself. Throughout Great Qian, even I will follow your instructions."

"But what I am curious about is, why did you run when you had a ninety percent chance of success? And why did you choose to return in the end?"

"You proposed cutting off the Canglan River and the Yarlung Tsangpo River to cut off the water for the Chu and Yan kingdoms; once the Chu army enters the city, you should know your fate."

Seeing this, Gao Yang said helplessly, "Your Majesty, I was just bragging; you didn't actually believe it, did you?"

"The ninety percent was just to stabilize the hearts of the people. After all, you know a bit about my reputation; I have a certain level of fame from the imperial court down to the common people."

"In this battle, if we want to hold Changancheng, it's a fifty-fifty chance."

Wu Zhao wasn't too surprised; she had guessed as much, but she still held onto a great possibility in her heart.

If there really had been a ninety percent chance, Gao Yang wouldn't have been preparing to run away early in the morning.

"As for why I stayed, that is naturally because of Your Majesty."

"Since Your Majesty still wishes to fight to the death, how could we, your subjects, retreat first!"

Gao Yang looked righteous and awe-inspiring.

Wu Zhao's mouth twitched; she believed the first half about the fifty-fifty chance, but she didn't believe a single word of the second half.