Be an emperor from drawing cards

Zu Ling looked at his cronies beside him and said in a deep voice: "Jing Hu, the leader of Shanyue in the north of Ling Dynasty, is a greedy man. This time you go to borrow troops and say frankly that if you can repel the invading Chu army, I am willing to send this purple gold to you." Half of the gold, pearls and silver in the cave will be given to him. If the city of Taihe can be captured, of the gold, silver, grain and grass stored in the treasury in the city, I, Lingnan Shanyue, will only take one-third of it, and the rest will go to Jinghu."

As he spoke, he looked at the dissatisfied leaders and said, "I, the Purple Gold Cave, will take care of all your losses in this battle. I think the remaining half of the gold, silver and jewels in the Purple Gold Cave will be enough to compensate you all."

In the past few years, under the leadership of Zu Ling, Zijin Cave has become one of the richest caves in Lingnan Mountain.

After hearing that Zuling promised to use the remaining belongings of Zijin Cave to compensate for his losses, everyone naturally had no objection.

The trusted general named "Zu Feng" was shocked when he heard what Zu Ling said, but he did not speak to warn him.

Because he knew that his leader wanted to avoid making a loss-making business.

Now that he said this, he certainly had his reasons.

So, he said no more, just half-knelt on the ground and said respectfully:

"My subordinates will definitely fulfill their mission!"

Zu Ling nodded happily and said: "Okay, go back quickly, I will wait for your good news in the cave."

The trusted general took a short rest in the Zijin Cave, then took a few followers and headed towards the north of the mountain.

Over here, Qin Liangyu led the elite soldiers with white poles and escorted the prisoners back to the camp to see Zhao Yun.

In the handsome tent, Qin Liangyu said to Zhao Yun with a face of shame:

"Commander, I have betrayed the commander's trust and failed to capture the thief Chief Zuling."

Zhao Yun and Liu Rengui looked at each other, shook their heads and laughed.

Zhao Yun stood up, personally helped Qin Liangyu up, and comforted:
"General Qin's words are wrong. In this world, everything can't be as everyone wants. It's just a matter of doing human affairs and obeying destiny. The general failed to capture Zuling, so we can only say that his life should not be cut off."

After hearing Zhao Yun's words, Qin Liangyu smiled on his face.

"Commander, at the end of this period, the general led his troops to capture more than [-] barbarians. Please tell me, commander, what should be done with these barbarians?"

Zhao Yun smiled and said: "Of course we will wait until tomorrow to release them all."

When Qin Liangyu heard this, he suddenly froze on the spot.

We finally captured these barbarian soldiers, and now we have to put them back. So what is the significance of today's battle?
Seeing the puzzled expression on Qin Liangyu's face, Liu Rengui smiled and explained for Zhao Yun:

"This matter was decided by Liu and the commander together. As for why he did this, the reason is very simple. General Qin must not forget that the drought in Qiyang Mansion is not over yet. While so many victims need to be resettled, It is not easy to free up food to supply our army. If we are also responsible for the daily diet of these prisoners, it is simply impossible. By then, the pressure of food and grass alone will force the commander to withdraw his troops. Therefore, We have decided to send these barbarians back."

Lin Chong also said:

"General Qin may not know how many barbarian prisoners our army has captured in this battle. That is more than ten thousand people! Our army is small in number and has so many prisoners on hand. If there is trouble, it will be a big trouble. "

After listening to this, Qin Liangyu finally understood the reason for doing this.

She was not a person who was ignorant of government affairs. She said without thinking:
"If you say so, then the general can understand it. I just ask the commander to inform the barbarians of my benevolence and righteousness before letting them go, so that they can appreciate my kindness and not become enemies with the commander-in-chief."

Zhao Yun nodded and said:
"What General Qin said is also what I think."

Qin Liangyu pursed his lips and smiled and said no more.

In the early morning of the next day, Zhao Yun gave more than [-] captives good wine and food, comforted them with kind words, and then released them all.

The barbarian soldiers were grateful for Zhao Yun's kindness and vowed not to be enemies of Dachu in this life, so they thanked them one by one and left.

Lin Chong watched a famous barbarian soldier disappear in the mountains and forests, and couldn't help but smile:
"As long as these barbarian soldiers are not enemies of the commander-in-chief, most of the troops in Zuling's hands will be reduced. It will be easier for the commander-in-chief to quell the chaos in Shanyue."

Liu Rengui on the side interjected:
"General Lin is bad. Although our army defeated Shanyue, Shanyue has a brave temperament and refuses to obey the king. Liu Guanzuling is also an ambitious man. He will definitely not be reconciled to this defeat and will definitely make a comeback in the future. . If the commander wants to completely put down the Shanyue Rebellion, I’m afraid it will take a lot of trouble.”

Lin Chong was stunned and suddenly said:
"What Liu Canjun said is true, but Lin is too optimistic. These mountains are quite wild, and I am afraid it will be difficult to convince his confidants in just one battle. In order to achieve His Majesty's goal, all these mountains must be turned into giant mountains." I’m afraid the people of Chu can’t do it in a day or two.”

Zhao Yun said:
"General Lin, don't worry. In the previous battle, our army defeated Shanyue's elite. Shanyue's morale has dropped sharply. If he really wants to make a comeback like Liu Canjun, I'm afraid he will have to resort to external forces."

Liu Rengui nodded and said:

"What the commander said is true. Liu asked dozens of prisoners to be questioned last night, and they just learned that the Shanyue in the Taihe Mountains is also divided into the north and the south. The one we defeated yesterday was the Lingnan Shanyue. The Lingnan to which Zuling belongs is Shanyue has been crippled by our army in the first battle, and if he wants revenge, he can only ask for help from Lingbei Shanyue."

Speaking of this, Liu Rengui showed a bit of worry in his eyes.

"It's just that I heard from the prisoners that they often had conflicts with Lingbei Shanyue in the past, but they won more than they lost. It seems that Lingbei Shanyue is much stronger than Zuling."

When Zhao Yun heard this, he didn't take it seriously and said calmly:
"I am afraid that I am overly worried when I join the army. With the elite of our army and the potential for great victory, even if the two mountains and Vietnam in the south and north of Lingnan join forces, I will have nothing to fear!"

Zhao Yun has absolute confidence in the strength of himself and his soldiers.

Liu Rengui didn't say much, he just said casually:

"Having said that, the commander-in-chief still needs to be more vigilant. The mountains are more cunning, in case they set up an ambush in this mountain forest."

Zhao Yun nodded slightly and accepted it happily.

Zu Feng climbed over mountains and rivers, hurriedly and slowly, and finally found the location of Lingbei Shanyue three days later.

"Stop comers!"

Seeing a stranger walking towards the camp, several barbarian soldiers guarding the camp gate drew their weapons and shouted.

Zu Feng stopped, looked at the cottage in front of him, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he didn't know whether the other party's leader would agree to their request, he couldn't care less at the moment. The leader was still waiting for his good news.

"I am the envoy of Lingnan Shanyue. I have come to ask for an audience with the leader of your Jing family. I hope you will be accommodating."

After indicating his intention, Zu Feng quietly stuffed a small bag of jewelry into the hands of the barbarian guarding the gate.

After weighing the weight, the eyes of the few barbarian soldiers looking at Zu Feng became much kinder.

This man does know some things about the world.

"Just wait here while we go in and inform the leader of my family. As for whether he can see you or not, that's not a decision we can make."

Zu Feng cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Thank you all very much. Regardless of whether this matter is successful or not, this bag of broken silver should be regarded as a thank you gift to you."

This man is smarter than he thinks!

With this thought, a barbarian soldier turned around and went into the stronghold to report.

Not long after, he came out of the stronghold, glanced at Zu Feng up and down, and said, "Let's go, my leader wants to see you." So, Zu Feng led him into the stronghold and came to the main hall. .

Entering the main hall, Zu Feng saw a tall, middle-aged man with sharp eyes sitting on a seat covered with tiger skin in the center of the main hall.

This person is none other than the leader of Lingbei Shanyue, Jing Hu.

Facing Jing Hu, Zu Feng’s attitude became more humble and said:

"I am Zu Feng, who is under the command of Zu Ling, the leader of Yue Mountain in Lingbei Mountain. I have met leader Jing Hu."

He knew very well that he came here to ask for help.If he messed up the matter because of his attitude, Zuling would never let him go easily after returning.

Hearing Zu Feng's words, Jing Hu grinned and sneered.

"Can that guy from Zuling also become the leader of your Lingbei Shanyue? Lingbei Shanyue is really getting better and better!"

Regarding Jing Hu's unabashed ridicule, no matter how angry Zu Feng was in his heart, he did not dare to show it at all.

He vaguely felt a strong aura from Jing Hu, which made him dare not act rashly.

He even had a feeling that if Jing Hu attacked with all his strength, he might not be able to survive even three rounds.

However, before he could speak, Jing Hu continued:
"There is no need to go to the Three Treasures Palace. Zuling sent you here, presumably because you have something to ask for. Tell me, what is it?"

"The leader of my family is here this time to discuss borrowing troops. I hope the leader can agree." Zu Feng said quickly.

When Jing Hu heard this, he snorted coldly and did not speak.

The army is such an important place, how can it be easily loaned out.

However, Jing Hu is not a stubborn person. He also wants to see what Zuling thinks and what his plans are.

If it turns out to be profitable in the end, he will naturally agree to it. If it doesn't work out, it will be a different matter.

He wanted to hear Zu Feng's explanation or request.

Zu Feng also understood this. If he didn't even explain things clearly to others, why should others believe him?

Then, Zu Feng said: "Chief Jing, Lingnan Shanyue and Lingbei Shanyue came from the same clan. Now Lingnan Shanyue is still under the offensive of the Chu army and is in danger. How can there be intact eggs under the overthrow of the nest? What if? If Chief Zu is defeated, I am afraid that the Chu army’s next target will be to cross the mountains in the north of Ling under the command of Chief Jing.”

Jing Hu's eyes flashed, but he didn't say much. He just smiled and said: "I, Lingbei Mountain, live in the deep mountains and old forests, and have not dealt with the Chu people all year round. If I don't want to provoke the Chu people, how can the Chu people invade in large numbers for no reason? ?”

Speaking of this, Jing Hu glanced at Zu Feng and said playfully:
"I think that the Chu people may retreat after they eliminate you."

All he had to say was, you can fight, but you are just watching the show.

Zu Feng was stunned and his face turned pale.

He didn't expect that Jing Hu would actually sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight.

Zu Feng's tone suddenly became urgent.

"Chief Jing, this is a big fallacy. These Chu troops are extremely vicious people. They invaded Shanyue in order to strengthen Dingkou. If Chief Jing thinks this way, he may not know it when a disaster is imminent!"

In order to deceive the other party into sending troops, Zu Feng had no choice but to lie.

But he didn't know that what he said was more than half correct.

Jing Hu leaned forward, stared at Zu Feng, and asked word by word:

"Well, are you threatening me, Jing Hu?"

Feeling the pressure coming from Jing Hu, Zu Feng's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly cupped his hands and said:
"Chief Jing was joking. Zu Feng was just telling the truth. He had never threatened the leader. However, my leader knows that sending troops is of great importance, but as long as Leader Jing agrees to send troops and the Chu army is defeated, my leader is willing to send troops. Half of the treasures in the Zijin Cave are used for the army. If Chief Jing can help my leader capture Taihe City, then I, Lingnan Shanyue, will only take one-third of the gold, silver, grain and grass stored in the treasury in the city, and the rest will go to Chief Jing."

Humph, this is right!

Hearing that Zu Feng finally spoke the truth, Jing Hu felt slightly satisfied.

You want me to send troops for no reason, it's a joke!
However, after hearing the conditions offered, Jing Hu was slightly moved.

"Is this true?"

I have to say that this condition really made him excited.

Not to mention taking Taihe City, he has been coveting the treasures in the Zijin Cave in Zuling for a long time.

Now being willing to share half of it with him is enough to explain the plight of the guy at this time.

Seeing that the other party was a little moved, Zu Feng breathed a sigh of relief, cupped his hands and said: "In front of Chief Jing, how dare I say anything false!"

Zu Feng's cheerfulness was somewhat beyond Jing Hu's expectation.

He didn't expect that the other party would not bargain at all, and just admitted it so straightforwardly.

But this further shows that the situation of Lingnan Shanyue is extremely bad.

It seems that if I want to get this treasure, I'm afraid I have to put in a lot of effort...

Thinking of this, Jing Hu pondered for a while and then said: "Since your leader is so sincere, you can consider this matter."

Seeing Jing Hu finally let go, Zu Feng's heart finally dropped.

As long as the other party agrees to send troops, everything is easy to say.

After a while, Jing Hu patted the armrest and said:
"Forget it, since your leader is so cheerful, then I, Jing Hu, won't be pretentious. I have an army of thirty thousand swordsmen under my command, and I am a man who has experienced hundreds of battles. This time, I will lead the thirty thousand swordsmen. Let the army support you. However, the ugly words are ahead. This leader hates liars the most. If what you just said is even half-truthful, I will unite with the Chu people and destroy you all together!"

When Jing Hu spoke at the end, his voice was fierce.

Zu Feng cupped his hands without saying anything. He knew that Jing Hu really dared to do this.In the past, when Lingnan Mountain reached its peak, even though Jing Hu was stronger, he might not have the confidence to destroy them.

But now, Lingnan Shanyue's vitality is seriously damaged. If Jing Hu really wants to cause trouble, they may not be able to resist it.

Zu Feng couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart. Have they fallen to this point now?

But no matter what, we still need to resolve the immediate crisis first. As for the rest, we will talk about it later.

As long as Jing Hu can lead the [-]-sword army to defeat the Chu army, then these costs are acceptable. (End of chapter)