Judge of the Lamp

Chapter 272

Ren Songde asked Mu Shujian to send a team of soldiers to test Xuanjun, and Mu Shujian agreed.

That night, he sent [-] cavalry to go around the flank of the Xuan army's camp, and launched a surprise attack.

Since the start of the war, Mu Shujian has never won a game. If he wins this battle, it will prove that Daxuan really intends to seek peace. Mu Shujian not only kept the territory, but also made a great contribution to Tunu.

It doesn't matter if you lose, and you will lose [-] cavalry. After the battle is over, just kill Ren Songde.

Ren Songde's idea was to test Xu Zhiqiong's ability through this battle, to see if he could make the prince cease fighting.

Although Ren Songde has always looked down on Xu Zhiqiong, he knows in his heart that Xu Zhiqiong has played a big role behind this war.

Xu Zhiqiong has a unique position in the prince's heart, which is why he made the first move on Xu Zhiqiong.

If he can really get the prince to stop the war, the peace talks will be a matter of course.

If the prince refuses to cease fighting, Ren Songde also has a way to escape.

After receiving the news of the raid, the Xuan army, who had rested for a long time, couldn't wait to fight.

But Chu Xin ordered the troops to retreat, giving up a large camp on the flank.

This made the soldiers very annoyed. Giving up the camp was not as simple as giving up a few tents, all the fortifications in the camp were also burned down by Tu Nu.

More importantly, this battle was disgraceful. Three hundred slaves were killed in the barracks, as if they were in no one's land. This is undoubtedly a serious shame for the Xuan army.

Fortunately, Chu Xin's prestige was very high, so he persuaded the soldiers to calm down the anger of the soldiers.

The Tunu cavalry returned to the city successfully, and the feudal lord Mu Shujian was overjoyed, and hosted a banquet overnight for Ren Songde:

"Ren Guogong, after this battle, it shows that your country is seeking peace, but there is one thing that I can't understand. Ten years ago, your army asked for peace because your emperor was trapped in Yunwo City. Everything is in the upper hand, and I seek peace again, but why?"

Ren Songde said with a smile: "I, Emperor Zhaoxing, don't like wars. Tunu and Daxuan were originally allies. The cause of this war was a misunderstanding. At this point in the war, the misunderstanding has been cleared up. Why bother to get entangled in the battle for an inch of land and ruin the two alliances?" it is good."

Mu Shujian still has some doubts, Ren Songde's reasons are not sufficient.

Ren Songde signaled Mu Shujian to stand back and tell another truth: "It is not the emperor's army that attacked your country, but the prince's army. The emperor does not want the prince to fight any longer."

Mu Shujian was still worried: "Since this is not the emperor's army, the emperor will not take pity on it. If I send troops to wipe out the Xuan army, your emperor will not care."

Ren Songde nodded and said: "If the Great Feudal Lord wants to send troops, he must be more decisive, and must not try again, otherwise it will be difficult for your country to win after the crown prince is prepared."

Mu Shujian nodded and said, "Of course I understand the principles of the art of war, but you didn't bring the peace letter with you. The peace negotiation..."

Ren Songde said: "Your Majesty is not in front of the battle, and I dare not make a peace agreement without authorization. The sincerity of Xuanguo is right in front of us. If the lord of the vassal is willing to send a mission to the capital of Xuanguo to negotiate a peace, after the agreement is finalized, the crown prince will Withdraw your troops immediately, and your country will never lose an inch of land."

"Shall I send a mission?" Mu Shujian shook his head and said, "This is inappropriate, and this matter must be reported to the Emperor!"

Ren Songde sighed: "If it's too late, there will be changes. I hope the lord will make a decision soon!"

That night, Mu Shujian sent a letter to King Tunu. Tunu didn't have a yin and yang department, but there were yin and yang practitioners. Qingge City was also close to Tunu's capital, so he sent the letter the next day.

King Tunu was more decisive than Uncle Mujian. With the peace talks ten years ago and the news collected by spies, he firmly believed in the idea of ​​seeking peace.

He sent Chujun An Luofeng, and brought a group of thirty envoys to Qingge City, and followed Ren Songde to Wang'anjing to negotiate a peace.

Ren Songde was grateful: "Since Your Highness is willing to go there in person, success will surely come soon!"

An army of one hundred thousand was outside the city, Chu Jun An Luo Feng was full of fear.

Before leaving, he specifically told Mu Shujian: "After I arrived in the capital, I will negotiate a peace agreement with Emperor Xuangou. After the negotiation is completed, you immediately send troops to wipe out the Xuan army."

Mu Shujian said: "Your Highness is still in the capital of Xuanguo, if I rashly send troops, His Highness may be in danger."

"I received a secret report from the spies that the emperor of Xuanquan and the prince have turned against each other. The emperor of Xuanquan dare not kill me, but the prince of Xuanquan is a tough one. He may not be willing to make peace. The prince is now in a dilemma. At this time It’s a good chance to kill the enemy.”

On the same day, An Luofeng set off for Wanganjing with Ren Songde.

On the way, Ren Songde drafted a peace letter and handed it to An Luofeng. The general idea of ​​the peace letter was: Xuan Guo gave up all the territories he had captured, immediately withdrew his troops, and only asked for a truce between the two countries.

The southern imperial province was returned to Tunu unconditionally. Considering Tunu's poverty, and the book also stated that Tunu could be given some money and food.

The conditions are so favorable, but King Ketu is ungrateful.

An Luofeng didn't read the book, and casually threw it to his subordinates: "We'll talk about it when we get to the capital."

Ren Songde said with an embarrassed expression: "Your Highness thinks there is something wrong, please ask for instructions, as long as I can agree, I, Emperor Daxuan, can..."

An Luofeng sneered and said, "Hurry up, I'm negotiating peace with your emperor, and I don't want to listen to you!"

……

Xu Zhiqiong brought Xia Hu to Luzhou and lived in the courtyard he bought for Qian Limu.

Including the pot of merit he ate recently, Xu Zhiqiong ate [-] golden beans before and after, and he was about to be promoted to the sixth rank.

Being promoted, reborn, is a very dangerous process, Xu Zhiqiong has to rely on Qian Limu to survive the promotion safely.

But Qian Limu refused to leave the northern border, so Xu Zhiqiong had no choice but to come to Luzhou with his wife to complete his promotion.

Qian Limu took out the cauldron, and Li Muliang, the chief of Yonglu Punishment Department, also came to help, and brought Xu Zhiqiong dozens of herbs.

Once the fire is ready and the water boils, it's time for Xu Zhiqiong to cook.

Xu Zhiqiong unbuttoned his shirt and said, "My lady, I'm taking it off!"

Xia Hu turned around: "Who wants to see what's going on with you?"

Xu Zhiqiong peeled it off and put it into the soup pot. Qian Limu brought a golden bean and handed it to Xu Zhiqiong: "My good brother, look at your luck."

After eating this merit, it was just enough to make up three thousand. Xu Zhiqiong only felt a convulsion in his stomach, and he had the urge to vomit.

But Jindouzi was stuck in his throat, unable to get up or down, Xu Zhiqiong rolled his eyes and passed out.

Xia Hu stepped forward to support Xu Zhiqiong, for fear that he would slip and fall into the soup: "Brother Qian, why did he faint?"

Qian Limu got up and clapped his hands and said: "Dizzy, it proves that good luck, and let him sleep well, I won't bother you later."

After finishing speaking, Qian Limu and Li Muliang were about to leave, Xia Hu shouted: "How do you add firewood? How do you add water? You all left, but you left us here?"

Qian Limu said: "Add a piece of firewood and two scoops of water every other hour. Brothers and sisters, please don't forget the time. I will help him collect some medicinal materials when I go out."

Xia Hu said angrily: "The two of us traveled thousands of miles to find you, and you just perfunctory us like this?"

Qian Limu was also annoyed: "The pot and medicinal materials are all given to you, what else do you want? He will be promoted, half-life, he will have to endure at least a few days, and I will stay here all the time?

You are his daughter-in-law, you are here to take care of him, if something happens, just go to me again! "

Xia Hu said: "Where can I find you? You said to buy medicinal materials, should I go to Goulan or the pharmacy?"

Qian Limu pursed his lips and said, "There are also medicinal herbs in the Goulan."

Li Muliang testified from the side: "Good medicine is the best medicinal material! Once you take it, it will work, and it can last for two hours!"

Qian Limu and Li Muliang left, Xia Hu supported Xu Zhiqiong, and kept guarding beside the iron pot.

Silly boy, you can endure it.

You still want to support me, you promised.

……

Five days later, with the help of the yin and yang circle, An Luofeng, the crown prince of Tunu, led a team of envoys to the capital with Ren Songde.

Before entering the city, Ren Songde checked Elder Shengwei's whereabouts again.

Hearing that the crown prince lost his first battle, Liang Jixiong hurried to the front line. He has been away for three days, and he probably won't be back in a short time.

Ren Songde was afraid, he was really afraid, he knew Liang Jixiong's strength, and he also knew Liang Jixiong's temper.

If Liang Jixiong knew that he had brought Prince Tunu to Daxuan, he would immediately chop Ren Songde into a paste.

After confirming that Liang Jixiong was not there, Ren Songde led the Tunu mission into the city from the north gate, and rode all the way to the palace.

Daxuan and Tunu were fighting. Seeing the blond Tunu, the people didn't understand what happened, and they stood around on both sides of the road.

"Why is Tu Nu here?"

"Didn't the prince win the battle? Didn't they all win the battle?"

"Have they hit the capital?"

"Hurry up and go back and pack your things, don't let Tu Nu snatch them."

"Send my daughter to the countryside. Tu slaves are all made of animals. I have ruined countless girls in the north!"

The common people pointed and pointed, and An Luofeng showed a smile.

He raised his horsewhip, pointed it at a man carrying a basket of oranges, and whipped it down.

The man fell to the ground on the spot, leaving a bloodstain on his face, and the oranges were scattered all over the ground.

The people cried out in surprise and hurried away.

The man's wife hugged her husband and howled loudly.

An old man stepped forward and shouted: "This is the boundary of our Daxuan. Why do you beat people in the boundary of Daxuan? Hit our Xuan people!"

"Xuan Dog blocking the way!" An Luofeng spat, raised the horse's hoof, and splashed snow all over the old man's face.

Seeing this, Ren Songde ordered his subordinates: "Sing the gong to drive away the idlers and others! Make way for the Great Tunu Mission!"

(End of this chapter)