Horse on the World

Chapter 245 Black Hand
In the 13th year of the Apocalypse, the eyes of the huge Chu Empire are mostly focused on the border military state === Dingzhou. The ongoing war here is not only related to the centuries-old grievances between the empire and the grassland, but also to the internal situation of the Great Chu. It has a decisive influence, and the mood of most people is complicated. A considerable number of important figures in the wealthy family of Dachu have fought against the barbarians at the border as soldiers, whether it is a real sword or gun fight. , or went to cross the gold for promotion, they have all witnessed the ferocity of the barbarians, and they all have more or less hatred with the barbarians.From the bottom of their hearts, they very much hope that Li Qing can win the final victory, but reason tells them that if Li Qing wins, then with Li Qing as the core, a huge border military group will be formed in Dingzhou, and in Dachu Under the current stormy situation, the rise of a huge force is something that no one wants to see.

The best result is that both Li Qing and Bayar will suffer. Some people have such expectations in their hearts.

"Let Li Qing and Bayar lose both, let Bayar firmly drag Li Qing into the quagmire of the grassland war, this will maximize our interests." Duke Xiao Haoran of the State of Qi said to Xiao Yuanshan in Luoyang, the capital city. .

In August, when Xiao Haoran knew that Li Qingming was building a plank road, crossing the array secretly from Fuzhou, transporting a large number of troops to land outside the Congling Pass, taking advantage of the unsuspecting barbarians, breaking through the Congling Pass, and attacking Bayar in two directions, Issue instructions to Xiao Yuanshan.

"But the patriarch, Li Qing is now in the upper hand. The Shiwei people are like wolves and tigers, singing and advancing in the grassland. Li Qing's subordinates are advancing steadily through the mountains, and they are approaching the royal court of the grassland step by step. Ben Qiang attacked Shahe Town but achieved nothing, he was caught in a dilemma, both strategically and tactically, Bayar had already lost, and this result is only a matter of time." Xiao Yuanshan's eyes lit up, and when he heard that Li Qing had severely injured the grassland, When the victory is just around the corner, this veteran who has dealt with Bayar for many years is very happy and encouraged. Although Li Qing has a deep hatred with him, the most painful defeat in his life is that Li Qing bestowed on him. Yes, but as a native of Chu, as a general who has fought at the border for many years, he was also happy for Li Qing's victory. This feeling made him feel entangled and extremely complicated.

Xiao Haoran smiled coldly, "If Li Qing is allowed to win the final victory quickly, then he can immediately turn around and face the interior of Dachu. This is absolutely impossible. Before we can gain a firm foothold, we must let Ba Yaer will hold on. Yuanshan, you have been in the border for many years, you should have many channels to contact the barbarians, and the Fang family is the same, you go to contact the Fang family, give Bayar a certain amount of support, weapons, food, all can be given to him, There is only one condition, and that is for him to fight this war for a long time."

Xiao Yuanshan was stunned and remained silent.

"Yuanshan, I know you hate the barbarians, but you should put the overall situation first. Compared with the huge empire, the barbarians are just a small ailment. Let the barbarians hold back Li Qing and Li Qing. Shi, it is very important for the rise of our Xiao family. When we control the overall situation, we can also defeat and eliminate them. Military affairs must not be carried out emotionally, do you understand?"

With mixed feelings in Xiao Yuanshan's heart, he lowered his head and said, "Yes, Patriarch, I understand."

"Yuanshan, we are seeking the country. If we succeed, we will have power over the world, and if we fail, we will die." Xiao Haoran's slightly deep voice echoed in Xiao Yuanshan's ears, "For this goal, even if we don't want to do something, we Do it too."

"Don't worry, patriarch, I will definitely do these things well according to your orders."

"Well, I'm very relieved that you have always been prudent in doing things. You must remember this matter, and don't let anyone catch it."

"Yes, patriarch, I save it. Even if it is leaked in the future, it will be the work of the Fang family. What does it have to do with our Xiao family?"

At the same time, in the south of Dachu, in a manor surrounded by mountains and rivers, an octagonal pavilion was built in the blue waves, and a long wooden corridor connected it with the back profile at the other end. , Among the lotus leaves, the red, pink, and white lotus flowers are in full bloom. Occasionally, a frog plunges into the water from the lotus leaf, sneaks for a while, climbs onto another lotus leaf, and croaks. A few times.In the willow grove in the distance, a few cicadas made noise from time to time. Occasionally, there was a breeze, and the willow branches were flying, and the hidden guards in the willow grove could be vaguely seen.In the pavilion, a middle-aged man in brocade clothes was lying halfway on a deck chair, holding a snuff bottle in his hand. With his neatly groomed long little fingernails, he picked up a piece of shredded tobacco, stuffed it into the snuff bottle, and held it to his nose. He took a deep breath and let out a long, contented breath.Finally stood up.

Zhong Ziqi, the well-known green wolf in Dachu, stands at the bottom with his arms tied at the moment, while his companion Xu Siyu doesn't even have the qualifications to set foot in this pavilion, so he can only wait far away on the shore.

"Ten years of recuperation and ten years of gathering together, it's finally time to harvest." The middle-aged man in Jinyi whispered, "Ziqi, our time is finally coming."

"Yes, my lord!" Zhong Ziqi said respectfully, "Your lord endured the humiliation and endured the burden. After ten years of planning and foresight, today's situation has finally come to fruition. Once it is launched, it will sweep the world with thunderous force and determine the general trend."

This middle-aged man in brocade clothes is Zhong Ziqi's master, King Ning.Hearing Zhong Ziqi's words, King Ning smiled slightly, and said, "The more we are at this time, the more careful we must be, and we must not fall short for the mountain. Ziqi, don't underestimate the heroes of the world. Zhou Zhou's actions are really impulsive, carried in the hands of a little girl, it should alert you and me, if Li Qingshang is not still young, the chances of you coming back alive are really slim."

Zhong Ziqi's face was slightly hot, "Yes, my lord, Qingfeng, the white fox of Dingzhou, is indeed a formidable enemy. The speed at which her statistics and investigation department infiltrates is so fast that it makes people look sideways."

"You know these things better than me. You should have made arrangements earlier. I don't bother to ask these things. You can just do it yourself. How about Qu Yongjie?" King Ning sat down on the spot leisurely, took off his boots, and A pair of white and clean feet stretched into the water, and there was a splash of water.

"Qu Yongjie is old and sophisticated, he is not a simple person. I have contacted him several times and hinted at him several times. He is always humming and haha. He just refuses to say clearly. He is still waiting and watching the situation." Zhong Ziqi said.

"It's okay, let him watch a section, this person will be in my hands sooner or later." King Ning said confidently, "What do you think of the Dingzhou form?"

"The battle of Dingzhou in the Grassland, the overall situation has been decided, and Li Qing's victory is expected." Zhong Ziqi's face was complicated, "In three years, Li Qing actually managed to calm down the Grassland. This person, when He is truly an immortal hero, my lord, this person should be a formidable enemy!"

King Ning chuckled, "We don't have any influence in Bianzhou, but facing his rise, there is nothing we can do. Ziqi, have you thought about it?"

"What does your lord mean?"

"For more than a year, I have been carefully studying this person and the reasons for the rise of Dingzhou. Li Qing, I admire him very much. He is both wise and brave as a general, and he has the ability to manage the world. If you can get this person Therefore, Ziqi, the battle between him and the grassland must not end before I get the Great Chu, and let Bayar hold him back so that he has no time to turn around and face the chaos in the Central Plains." King Ning's eyes sharpened sharply, "I want a minister capable of governing the world, but I don't want another difficult opponent."

Zhong Ziqi said in a deep voice, "My lord, please make it clear."

"Although Dingzhou's soldiers are brave and good at fighting, their ability to always have an advantage in the battle with the grassland is inseparable from the current strong economic advantages of Dingzhou. We only need to pay attention to this."

A flash of light flashed in Zhong Ziqi's mind, and he suddenly understood what King Ning meant, "My lord is planning to attack Li Qing's business network and economic system, so that the two states of Dingfu will be in financial trouble. We can't go all out to fight with Baya." I fight."

King Ning smiled and said: "Li Qing said a word to his high-ranking officials, that money is what is fought in war, and he wants to kill Bayar with money, so we will make Li Qing's money less. Let him spend a little longer time beating Bayar with silver!"

"This subordinate understands." Zhong Ziqi looked at King Ning in admiration.

King Ning sighed, "Dingzhou's innovation in ordnance is really surprising. The first-grade bows and hundred-shot crossbows you got from Dingzhou have been studied by our master craftsmen for so long, but we still can't imitate them. Qualified things, such as steel strings and strong compression springs, cannot be made with our iron refining technology, Ziqi, you have to work hard on this aspect."

Zhong Ziqi said: "Your Majesty, I have already realized that the two master craftsmen under Li Qing, Ren Ruyun and Xu Xiaodao, one is in charge of the development of ordnance, and the other is in charge of refining iron. Both of them were arrested in Dingzhou. Li Qing was entrusted with a fifth-rank official position, and the preferential treatment was given even more. The two of them were also devoted to Li Qing. Li Qing protected the two of them even more closely. His subordinates tried several times, but they all failed and returned a lot. manpower."

"Being able to confer such a high position on mere craftsmen, Li Qing used talents eclecticly, creating a precedent that has never been seen in the Great Chu. This move has advantages and disadvantages, but for the current Dingzhou, it really unites the hearts of the people. It is a good way to motivate these people to die, and with these two examples here, the craftsmen in the whole Chu must yearn for Dingzhou."

Zhong Ziqi smiled and said, "My lord, we can do the same!"

King Ning chuckled, "If I was the first to do it, then it's fine, but now, I'm imitating Li Qinglai. Apart from being a laughingstock, it will also make the scholars look sideways. The gain is not worth the loss! This matter will be discussed later. Let's discuss, if Li Qing can come under my command, then everything will be solved easily!"

King Ning and Xiao Haoran started to fight, and in Yizhou, the Li family also started to move. A cavalry of thousands of people, led by Li Feng, began to march towards Dingzhou. The reinforcements sent for the final blow, of course, went to Li Qing in Dingzhou to take a share of the pie when the overall situation was settled.

(End of this chapter)