Return of the Swallow

"But the alliance between the Lu family and the Tatars is so strong. They had a common goal before, so who cares about the small details? What should we do if we really want to shake their alliance? Now is the most critical moment of the war. How can we break them? Alliance?" Ma Cheng sighed with emotion, "It's really not easy to do this."

Pang Xiao recalled Lu Heng's daily behavior and said fairly and objectively: "Lu Heng is indeed a troublesome opponent. He has outstanding abilities. If you want to use strategies to disrupt the relationship between Lu Heng and Si Qin, you need to think long and hard." "

"But we can't wait now." Ji Zeyu bluntly pointed out the current situation.

Pang Xiao naturally agreed with Ji Zeyu's judgment, but he still said confidently and optimistically, "It doesn't matter, let's deal with the current battle first. Their cooperation must be based on mutual trust. In the future, when trust cannot be achieved, all alliances will Naturally it falls apart. Now it’s time to destroy their trust in each other.”

When Ma Cheng and Ji Zeyu heard this, they both nodded in agreement.

"What you said is a good idea." Ji Zeyu said: "Even if they have a common goal now, they are not of the same race after all. Whether it is Si Qin versus Lu Heng or Lu Heng versus Siqin, they must have a lot of little thoughts hidden in their hearts. Once something is discovered by the other party, it will most likely be the straw that breaks the camel's back."

Pang Xiao called Xu Weizhi and several other advisers, discussed it with the people around Ji Zeyu, and finally made a careful and rigorous plan.

The next day, rumors spread among the army.

"Have you heard that the head of the Lu family came to see the prince in person yesterday? It seems that he wants to come and ask for peace?"

"The head of the Lu family is also from the Zhou Dynasty. No matter what happens, he will not really help the Tatars to bully our own people."

"Then it doesn't matter what he did before? In my opinion, he has that intention, but now that the prince and Duke Ding have joined forces and used their troops like gods, the Tatars may not have a chance of winning this battle, Mr. Lu It’s not hard to understand why you want to take the opportunity to make friends, right?”

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Rumors have always spread the fastest. Pang Xiao's instruction only gave a general meaning, but in the end the rumors spread to many versions, and each one was logically rigorous, completely different from what Pang Xiao had said before. It also needs to make people feel believable.

Pang Xiao and Ji Zeyu didn't expect that they were just the beginning, but the rumors spread more and more widely. If they hadn't come up with this idea at the beginning, even they would have believed that Lu Heng had the intention to surrender to the Great Zhou Dynasty.

"I almost believe this rumor." Ma Cheng stood in front of the tent with his arms folded.

Looking at the soldiers who had gathered not far away to light a fire and started a rebellion, they turned around and asked Pang Xiao, "Your Majesty, can this matter reach the Tatar Khan?"

"It will definitely work." Pang Xiao nodded firmly.

Ma Cheng had always admired Pang Xiao. Seeing that he was so confident in what he said, he naturally believed what he said. When he thought of the conflict between Tatar and Lu Heng, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

And just as Pang Xiao and the others expected, in the Tatar camp, Siqin's face was as heavy as water as he listened to the spies' report.

"...Khan, please think twice. The people surnamed Lu are from the Zhou Dynasty after all. There is a saying in the Zhou Dynasty, 'Those who are not of my race will have different hearts.' People with the surname Lu will betray us no matter how soon. If What will happen when he and the Zhou people unite to deal with us?"

Siqin's face was still handsome, but he had been fighting for days during this period. In addition, after the defeat of the Tatars, he endured the humiliation but was not understood by the ministers of the court. Many people had dissatisfaction, and even those who were eyeing his throne moved out of their past. Ana's death will make a fuss.

Everything was not going well for Siqin, and even his face showed a bit of despair.

Finally, with the strong support of the veterans of the Northern Hebei Kingdom headed by the Lumen family, he was able to march straight in and directly slap those veterans who did not trust him in the face.

But now someone told him that Lu Heng was actually harboring evil intentions and might mess with him at any time.

How could Si Qin be in a good mood? If he saw Lu Heng now, he might twist his neck off!

Just as he was thinking this, someone came from outside the account and reported: "Khan, the head of the Lu family is here!"

Siqin said solemnly, "Let him in."

As soon as the curtain was lifted, a handsome young man wearing a cocoon silk trousers and a net scarf walked in slowly. His every move and gesture revealed the rich family background and character. Just by looking at him, you can tell. His extraordinary.

Si Qin stared at Lu Heng expressionlessly, wanting to see what Lu Heng's trip meant.

But Lu Heng smiled and said straight to the point: "I already know about those rumors. I guess Khan may misunderstand them, so I have to come and explain to Khan in person."

Si Qin raised his eyebrows: "Master Lu, please speak."

Lu Heng said calmly: "That rumor appeared suddenly. I have to say that Ji Zeyu and Pang Xiao are much more difficult to deal with together than either of them alone. Not to mention you, even I almost believed them. If so. I wonder if I have been in contact with them at any time, but I forgot about it. "

"It's just that if Khan thinks about it carefully, he will understand that all this is nonsense. The people of Great Zhou and I have been at odds with each other for a long time. The Hunjun of Great Zhou persecuted my people, and the entire huge family of the Lu family has been massacred. After all, only a few people following me escaped.

"If someone treats Khan like this, will Khan still be loyal to such a foolish king? Moreover, I have already been accused of betrayal. Even if I turn back now, how can he believe me with Pang Zhixi's suspicion?

"I have broken my heart to this point. I have fired my bow and there is no turning back. What's more, I have used my best ability to support the Tatars in the past few days. Khan is a smart man. If you calm down and think about it carefully, you will know , the rumors are not credible at all. Because betraying Khan will do me no good at all."

Si Qin looked thoughtful.

After calming down, I really felt that what Lu Heng said made sense. With the temper of the faint king of the Great Zhou Dynasty, a person like Lu Heng who had betrayed him would only be questioned even if he went back. There would be no benefit at all for him to go back and submit to the Great Zhou Dynasty.

But then I thought about it, now it was because there was no benefit, so Lu Heng would not betray him and help Zhou Lai deal with him. But what if one day in the future, helping Dazhou will do more good than helping yourself?

Si Qin didn't believe that a person who could seek refuge with a foreigner would have such noble integrity. At that time, he will most likely embark on the same path as the Great Zhou Hunjun.

However, now that they are facing a powerful enemy, the alliance cannot be destroyed yet.

Si Qin nodded, his tense shoulders relaxed, and his sitting posture became much more casual. "What you said makes sense. But you have to pay careful attention. Don't let Ben Khan catch the evidence of your betrayal. Think about it." My family, think about yourself again. Ben Khan is not afraid to deal with one hundred thousand soldiers of the Great Zhou Dynasty, but if he deals with one of you, he will definitely have a hand in his hand. Think about it carefully, can you escape?"

What Lu Heng was most impatient about was being threatened. But now she couldn't have an attack, so she could only nod with a smile.

He funded the Tatars, and he didn't really have any real power, but he felt better when he could see that her money was used in the right way.

After talking to Siqin for a while, Lu Heng turned back to the tent where his group was.

In the military camp, Bian Ruohan's food and accommodation were not as good as before, but he still proudly adhered to the habits of his aristocratic origin. Even in the military camp, he still dressed pink and delicately.

Lu Heng felt disgusted when he saw Bian Ruohan's back looking at the mirror.

"You dress up like this, just stay in the tent and don't go out and about."

Bian Ruohan wore the palace flower in front of the mirror on the dowry box. Hearing this, he sneered and straightened the brightly colored peony flower, "I won't go out if you don't tell me? Do you care?"

Lu Heng rubbed his brows, sat down on the wooden bed tiredly, and sneered: "We live in a military camp and are monitored by Tatars all the time. Do you know what kind of people the Tatars in the camp are? Is that so? Those Tatar men don’t understand any rules or regulations. If you still want your innocence, dress lightly and go out less. Don’t embarrass me."

Bian Ruohan's face turned pale when she heard this. She didn't know whether she was scared or angry. She turned back suddenly and glared at Lu Heng: "Am I embarrassed? No matter how embarrassed I am, I am not low enough to beg for food in front of the Tatars! What if? If I was hurt in front of you, it was because of your incompetence as a man!"

Lu Heng now only felt irritated when he saw Bian Ruohan. Hearing her roaring like this made him even more upset and couldn't think carefully at all.

He didn't want to argue with a woman, lest he take advantage of some bystanders, so he immediately got up to leave the tent. yes

Seeing that Lu Heng was about to leave without even hearing what he had said, Bian Ruohan said angrily: "Where are you thinking? Ah? Do you dare to say that everything you do now is for the Lu family? You are clearly doing it because of that bitch ! It’s you who looks at me with displeasure, but in the end, who is the person who will accompany you through thick and thin? He has lost his conscience!"

Bian Ruohan's words completely revealed the deepest secrets in Lu Heng's heart.

He thought of the reply he had given this morning to the spies he had ordered to go to Dazhou to inquire about Qin Yining's whereabouts, and his heart twitched.

She was pregnant again and was about to give birth.

She only cared about Pang Xiao, and even when she was pregnant, she didn't forget to help Pang Xiao raise food and grass. He really envied Pang Xiao for being able to receive a woman's sincere emotions and sincere devotion.

What about him? All he got was vulgarity, noise, and chatter.

"Wen Ru."

"Yes. Head of the family." Lu Wenru followed behind Lu Heng quietly, and came forward to salute upon hearing the sound.

"Send the message and ask our people to go to Jinggang and secretly protect Princess Zhongshun."

Lu Wenru looked at Lu Heng in surprise.

Lu Heng smiled mockingly to himself: "She is about to give birth now, which is a critical moment. I believe Dazhou Hunjun is also careful now, and I don't know what he will do to stimulate Pang Xiao. Our people secretly protect her, Ichigo, At least give her some time to relax."