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Chapter 507: Grassland and Poison Dragon (asking for monthly ticket)
When the grassland envoy said this, he felt the gazes from the civil and military officials of the State of Chen. The gazes of these truly famous officials and generals of the State of Chen were different from the previous sharp ones, and were filled with a deep and fierce look.

Like an arrow, it seemed to pierce through the grassland envoy Que Teqin.

Que Teqin was not afraid of such gazes.

He was very familiar with what this kind of gaze was. It was like a pack of wolves that had lost hope of survival. They were extremely wary and hostile toward their surroundings. Que Teqin was not surprised that these famous ministers and generals of the State of Chen had this kind of gaze.

During this year or so, the King of Qin conquered all directions and, using the method of slow knife cutting meat, he roughly pacified the territory of the State of Chen. Because it was a slow implementation strategy, he occupied the country while developing people's livelihood, and there were not many rebellions.

Of course, during this general peace, there were also rebellions among the aristocratic families and assassins who pretended to surrender but were actually planning to attack.

These things are inevitable.

But the general trend of the world cannot be defied.

In this process, those members of the noble families who deliberately created rebellion and chaos and disrupted the Qilin Army's efforts to pacify the city all suffered a near-liquidation end.

Especially three months ago, the Sun family, known as one of the eight surnames of Chen Guonan, secretly assassinated the chancellor of the Qin Palace who came to the front to investigate the situation.

The Prime Minister of Prince Qin was wearing soft armor, and beside him was the Angry Sword Immortal of Kunlun Sword School.

The Angry Sword Immortal is a famous figure in the martial arts world. He is already at the level of a Grandmaster, and he is often by the side of the Sword Maniac, following his teachings. Although the realm of the Eighth Heaven is like a barrier in this life that he can never break through, he still walks proudly in the Grandmaster realm.

In the five or six years since he came to Jiangnan, he had already reached the peak of the seventh level. With sword energy at will, he killed the assassin from the sixth level on the spot.

Yan Daiqing, the chancellor of the Prince of Qin's palace, escaped unharmed.

The choice of Yan Daiqing was the result of much consideration by the Chen State's aristocratic families. On the one hand, Yan Daiqing was in charge of the logistics of the Qilin Army. Once he was killed, the logistics of the huge Qilin Army would be cut off. Even if it could be restored, it would take more than a month.

On the other hand, Yan Daiqing was originally from the State of Chen. As a clan leader of the State of Chen, no one could say anything morally about him killing a traitor of the State of Chen.

The third is that Yan Daiqing’s martial arts skills are not very high.

Moreover, he came to the south of the Yangtze River from the State of Chen and was once a foreign surrendered minister.

That’s why I want to kill him.

But for some reason, after the assassination of Yan Daiqing, the entire Tiance Mansion seemed to have entered a special state. Wen Qingyu went to the Sun family in person. The Tiance Mansion and the Qilin Army were hostile to all the Chen State families and put pressure on them.

Like millions of tigers coming out of the mountains, the head of the Sun family committed suicide on the road seven days after Yan Daiqing was assassinated; the young master was depressed and drowned, and the eldest elder committed suicide by taking poison. They all committed suicide and were loyal ministers who died for their country.

The huge Sun family collapsed from within.

This led to the Qilin Army's methods against the Chen State family becoming more direct. Over the past year or so, the Chen State family has either been dispersed or become enemies with each other, and has gradually lost its momentum. All that has spread to all directions is the reputation of Qilin.

However, after conquering the territory of the State of Chen, the Qilin Army did not return.

After more than a year of intensive training, the elite Qilin Army gathered together the five armies and, together with the King of Qin in Guanyi City, formed six armies. They approached Zhenbei City slowly but majestically.

All the towns along the way that were controlled by Zhenbei City surrendered.

From top to bottom, from the city lord to the common people, everyone was afraid that they would surrender too slowly.

The so-called trend that is invisible to the naked eye is materialized and realized in the reactions of the crowd, so real that it makes people feel dazed.

As for this, the State of Chen can be considered to have been completely destroyed.

If it is said that the traitor is against the party.

The King of Qin on the opposite side controlled most of the territory of the State of Chen, and occupied the southwest, the Western Regions, and part of the land of the State of Ying. The territory, population, and land under his command far exceeded that of the State of Chen during its heyday.

In comparison.

Today's Emperor Chen Dingye is more like a traitor and rebel against the party.

After occupying most of the territory of the State of Chen, the King of Qin had no intention of withdrawing, nor did he seek fame. Instead, he mustered up his remaining courage and planned to pacify the State of Chen in one go before making other considerations.

Moreover, because of the territory of Chen State, it was not forcibly conquered to boost morale.

But it was a long battle.

The Qilin Army had long been accustomed to fighting, and their morale was as heavy as a mountain, without any drop in the slightest. They just rolled towards Zhenbei Pass. Anyone with a discerning eye knew that the State of Chen had run out of luck, and the Emperor Chen had run out of luck.

This army of more than 200,000 occupied an area of ​​hundreds of miles around Zhenbei City.

If it can't hold on for long, it will become a chapter in the Chronicles of the Qin King.

At this time, the Great Khan Kutlug extended a helping hand, which was different from the past. Even if the king had a strong character before, facing the critical moment of his own death and the destruction of his country, and the loss of his life at the hands of others, he would completely lose his bottom line.

They will do everything they can to grab the branch that can save themselves.

"People are like this. Their bottom line changes as the situation changes. Gentlemen can do despicable things, and villains can sometimes show heroic spirit."

"What you should do is not to win over the other person when his willpower is the strongest, but to just watch quietly and wait for the torrent and trend of the world to hit him, polish him, smooth out the edges and corners, and wait for the blood in your heart to cool down."

"At this time, extend a hand."

This is also the reason why he dared to come as an envoy.

Otherwise, the bloody scene of Chen Dingye's previous personal expedition was still lingering in his mind. The tone of the bone pipa in his hand, made from the thigh bone of a grassland noble, was still hollow and clear. Even if Que Teqin was brave, he would not come here to die in vain.

He gave his bones to this crazy emperor of Central Plains to use as a musical instrument.

Do not……

He is the former Emperor of Central Plains.

Now, he is nothing more than a lost dog who is intoxicated with wine and meat and has completely lost his heroism and bravery!
Que Teqin looked at the king who was sitting at the top.

He had had the opportunity to meet Chen Dingye before. At that time, Chen Dingye looked graceful, meticulous, handsome, and had the gentle and elegant temperament of a Central Plains man.

At this moment, Chen Dingye's clothes were not very particular, and were far less gorgeous than when he was holding a grand sacrifice in the State of Chen. He looked a little decadent, with thick hair and beard, which was quite long and would get wet when he drank, and his eyes were often bloodshot.

Just sit at the top, drinking wine and looking at him.

Chen Dingye laughed: "I killed your envoy before, and you are still willing to help me?"

Que Teqin said respectfully: "The emperor only killed an envoy, which is not a big deal. I think that person must have been ignorant of etiquette and angered the emperor of the Central Plains, which caused the emperor's wrath."

"It's his fault, how can you blame it on Your Majesty?!"

Chen Dingye laughed out loud, pointed at him and said, "Hahaha, you really know how to flatter."

"A person who speaks so nicely must have licked the Great Khan's hook a lot, right? Huh? Hahaha."

"Nice technique, very good."

Chen Dingye held up his wine and laughed loudly, speaking rudely. He looked around and asked everyone to laugh together. For a while, laughter rose one after another. Even though Que Teqin was considered a well-educated person among the Turkic nobles, he was enraged and clenched his fists slightly.

There was even a hint of murderous intent rising in his heart.

Just looking at the left and right sides of Chen Huang, Ye Zhongdao and Zhou Xianping, all of whom were veterans of the battlefield, real warriors who had rolled out and killed their way out of the battlefield, looked at him with sharp brows, and a surge of murderous aura hit his face.

Judging from the looks of these two warriors, it seems that they are ready to attack if they have a disagreement.

Chop off Que Teqin's head and make it into a musical instrument.

Que Teqin was silent.

He was very flexible and suppressed the murderous intent in his heart.

But even though he didn't dare to get angry, he still felt a hint of mockery in his heart.

Ridiculous, ridiculous!
A king who is unkempt outside and rude in his words at home.

Chen Dingye, oh Chen Dingye, he abandoned his ancestors' foundation, fled the city, and even threw away his queen and prince. Such a person has indeed become a stray dog ​​and has completely lost the bearing of a king.

It's just a dog.

A wild dog that only knows how to bite and bark randomly.

It is not worth getting angry with such a dog. When many things are resolved, I must lead Chen Dingye's neck with a rope and walk across the grassland like a sheep, so that everyone can see that this is the emperor of the Central Plains.

I felt angry in my heart.

Que Teqin calmed down and said respectfully:

"I don't know, does His Majesty Emperor Chen intend to form an alliance with us?"

"I, your humble servant, will return to the grassland and report to the Great Khan of the Turks."

Chen Dingye didn't care. He just waved his hand and shouted, "Covenant? There's no rush for the covenant. There's no rush. Where are the gifts? I haven't even seen what you sent."

"Send the gift post up."

After the eunuch in charge of ceremonies brought up the visiting card with the gift, Chen Dingye finished his wine, wiped his hands, and couldn't wait to see what was on the card. It seemed that he discovered that there were a lot of good things, and the expression on Emperor Chen's face slowly relaxed.

He said, "Yes, yes, the Great Khan is thoughtful."

"Come, come, bring up the wine first."

"Your Excellency, please do not be so anxious. Come, bring the wine."

The eunuch in charge of ceremonies went into the gift and brought back the fine wine brewed on the grassland. Chen Dingye took the jar and drank from it, shouting that it was a great pleasure. After finishing the drink, he seemed to be a little sad. He stroked the gorgeous wine vessel and said, "That day in Jiangzhou City, I left too fast and too hastily."

"There was not even enough time to get the fine wine from the inner storehouse."

"It has been more than a year since I arrived in Zhenbei City. I haven't had such good wine since then."

"The envoy is also interested. Tell me, how can you help me fight back to the old capital?"

Que Teqin's contempt grew in his heart, but on the surface he still said respectfully: "Your Majesty the Emperor Chen occupies the most powerful town in the world, the North Gate. Even if the King of Qin leads the army himself, he can't capture this city without more than ten times the number of troops."

"We also have loyal ministers and good generals, and an elite army of 200,000 men."

"What we lack is just food and logistics."

"The Great Khan is willing to provide these. He is willing to provide His Majesty Emperor Chen with enough logistics, food, and weapons for 300,000 people."

Chen Dingye's frown relaxed slightly, and he said unsatisfactorily:
"Only money and food?" Que Teqin was stunned, and subconsciously said: "If His Majesty the Emperor Chen needs archers, we still have the troops of King Muzhahexian here. They are all sharpshooters who can shoot eagles on the grassland. They can be lent to His Majesty the Emperor Chen to defend the city."

"If necessary, as long as you open the city gate, the king of heavy cavalry on our grassland, Tie Fu Tu, will step in here to sweep away the rebellion for Your Majesty Emperor Chen, protect you, and return to Jiangzhou City."

"Of course, if you want."

"But giving money and food is not something we can fulfill."

"However, if we want to borrow troops, this is no small matter. It requires His Majesty the Emperor Chen to sign an alliance with my Great Khan of the Grassland, swear an oath of blood, and report to our ancestors that they are willing to join forces and will never break their promises."

"What do you think, Your Majesty?"

The atmosphere was stagnant for a moment.

Ye Chongdao, Zhou Xianping and other generals looked towards Chen Dingye with unwillingness and hope in their eyes. Their hands were even on the hilts of their swords, as if as long as Chen Dingye gave the order, they would rush forward and chop off the envoy's head.

Chen Dingye's eyes fell, searching in all directions, then he stretched out his hand and gently rubbed the wine vessel. Finally, he seemed to have made a decision, tilted his head back and took another sip of wine, his face flushed with drunkenness, and said dejectedly:

"Okay."

"I, no, I."

"I agree..."

.....................

Que Teqin stayed in Zhenbei City for a while before leaving. He completed his mission and saved his thigh bone from being made into a musical instrument by the tyrannical Emperor Chen.

Not only that, Chen Dingye also gave him the white bone pipa.

I hope you don't blame me for being rude before.

Knowing that the pipa belonged to the envoy's childhood sweetheart, he returned it to its original owner.

Que Teqin was silent for a long time as he looked at the old friend who had turned into a musical instrument and seemed to be in pulp. For a moment, he felt that this joke seemed a little too hellish, but no matter what, he still took the pipa instrument with him.

Take it back to the grassland, burn it on the grassland, and it will be considered as returning to the embrace of Changshengtian.

Ye Chongdao, Zhou Xianping and other powerful generals seemed extremely dissatisfied with Chen Dingye's agreement to the alliance with the grassland. Que Teqin felt uneasy, so he had no intention of staying in Zhenbei City.

Left behind a gift for Emperor Chen.

He rode a fast horse and galloped to the place where the Great Khan was, and reported the news to the Great Khan, Kutulu. The Great Khan sat cross-legged on the grassland, using a dagger to sharpen an arrow. Hearing this, he raised his eyebrows and said:

"Que Teqin, are you saying that Chen Dingye agreed?"

"He even wants us to send troops to his Zhenbei City?"

Queteqin said respectfully, "Yes, Khan."

He said: "Chen Dingye no longer has the courage and dignity of a king. Now, he looks like a broken heart. He is unkempt and reeks of alcohol. He looks like a beggar on the street."

"When he saw our gifts, he was extremely happy and drank the wine."

"I agreed without much thought."

"Great, Great Khan!"

Que Teqin was quite excited, but the Great Khan was silent for a long time, then shook his head and said, "Que Teqin, don't be too happy too soon. Chen Dingye is not a good-for-nothing. I'm afraid he has evil intentions behind his agreement."

"If you believe him so happily and easily, he will eat you till there is nothing left."

"what?"

Que Teqin was stunned. The Great Khan loosened the dagger in his hand, raised the arrow cut by the dagger, and said without much ripples in his eyes: "Chen Dingye, he is not as good as his brother, the Shenwu King, but he is also a venomous snake."

"The venomous snake has no strength or speed, but its fangs are deadly!"

“If you’re not careful, an antelope that can outrun a cheetah can be eaten by a venomous snake.”

While saying this, the Great Khan turned his bow and pointed the arrow at Que Teqin. His eyes were as sharp as a sword drawn from its sheath, which made Que Teqin feel a chill and fear in his heart.

"Khan, what do you mean?"

"I don't know."

The Khan said, "There must be a plan behind his agreement. It's probably a trap to encircle our vanguard. Once we enter Zhenbei City, I'm afraid he will bite us hard."

"Otherwise, even if he agreed, he wouldn't be so straightforward."

Que Teqin's heart skipped a beat, and he thought of the white bone pipa. He felt a chill in his back and said:

"A trap... Well, then what are we going to do, Khan?"

"Aren't we going to join forces with Chen Dingye?"

He was a little confused.

The Khan smiled calmly and said, "Don't be afraid, don't be terrified. Even if it is a poisonous snake, it is only a city with a few hundred miles of territory. It only has 200,000 troops and insufficient logistics."

"So-called strategies are only effective when the two parties are of equal status and strength. When one party is strong enough to overwhelm the other party, all strategies are meaningless."

"Given the current situation, we only need to use our strongest force to completely and openly crush Chen Dingye's so-called trap. As for joining forces... Humph, Chen Dingye's army is not our goal."

"Zhenbei City is the core."

"We give them money and food so that his 200,000 troops can continue to fight against the Qin army. We can use up the 200,000 Chen army and use Chen Dingye's last strength to help us resist the Qin army."

"Instead of using our men to help him defend the city."

The Great Khan looked at the younger generation in front of him and taught:
"The strategy of a military strategist is to take advantage of the situation."

"The State of Chen and the King of Qin have a deep blood feud. Whether from an individual or a world perspective, the King of Qin will not let Chen Dingye go."

"The people of the Central Plains believe in the principle of 'brothers look over the wall and jointly resist foreign aggression'."

"We must not rashly get involved. If we are not careful, the King of Qin might even stop attacking Chen."

"We should [while the snipe and the clam quarrel, the fisherman gains].

"We will just stay outside and not get involved. We will provide logistical support to Chen Dingye and watch them fight until they are beaten to a pulp, and then occupy Zhenbei Pass and take the initiative in the world!"

The Khan's eyes were sharp. He raised his hand and heard the whistling of a bowstring. The arrow he had just cut with his dagger turned into a residual image. There were two eagles flying in the sky, but they were directly pierced by this arrow. They fell from the sky with wailing sounds.

Kill two birds with one stone.

"Muzhahe, Muzhahe..."

"Old brother, I still can't just sit there and watch. I still hope to fight to the death for our grassland and shed my last blood. Haha, it really is a life of hard work."

“But this is what our generation is all about.”

"If you want me to put down my sword now, ignore the determination of the kings of the Central Plains, and then just watch the singing and dancing, listen to the music, live a false peace, and die of old age on the grassland, I will not be willing to do that."

"How lonely."

A smile appeared on the Khan's old face:
"Just as you said."

"We are real men. As long as we have a road under our feet and a knife in our hands, then anywhere in the world is our pasture. What is there to be sad about that makes men shed tears?"

"Warrior, you deserve to die on the battlefield. If I win this time, I can continue the prosperity of the grassland. If I die, it will be under the sword of a hero. Isn't it more satisfying to die under the sword and horse's hooves of a hero than to die under music, singing, dancing and wine?"

He stuck the wooden bow hard into the grass.

When the wind blows, the grass and trees sway and rise and fall like waves, and when the wind blows across the bowstring, the bowstring makes a subtle sound, as if it is a special piece of grass.

The Great Khan, Kutlug, was also allied with the State of Chen.

But at the same time, he sent secret envoys to Jiangnan and Ying State. He also tried to form an alliance with Tiance Mansion and Ying State. The alliances they proposed were both to join forces to fight the enemy country.

Of course, it's just a gimmick.

It just made the water of this troubled time more muddy so that his own strategies and tactics could be more successful. As expected, both Tiance Mansion and Ying State rejected the alliance of the Turkic Khan.

But, they also knew it.

Knowing that the Turkic king on the grassland had ambitions but lacked strength, he tried to make an alliance. Under such circumstances, the Iron Pagoda appeared outside Zhenbei Pass and made an alliance with the State of Chen, which sent a signal.

A signal that is enough to lead both sides to misjudge.

"Well, then, whatever you have in mind."

"Chen Dingye."

"In the eyes of Li Guanyi and Jiang Wanxiang, you have already formed an alliance with us."

The Khan whispered, his eyes looking at the sky. The wind blew across the grassland and his white hair. "In the art of war, what matters is momentum. With such a raging momentum, even if you don't want to fight them, it's impossible."

"Chen Dingye, you will be my 'ally'."

"This is not even for you to decide."

He jumped on his horse, and the Iron Pagodas behind him were fully armed, riding on strange beasts and dragon horses that were eight feet tall, with spears more than ten feet long and flags fluttering, like clouds rolling down from the sky.

July 10, the 17th year of Tianqi.

The Iron Pagoda Corps led by the Great Khan of the Turks arrived thirty miles outside the Zhenbei Pass.

Prepare to make an alliance with Chen Dingye.

It is called "Zhenbei Alliance" in history, also known as——

[The Change of Apocalypse].

(End of this chapter)