Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 434

Chapter 434 A Big Lie

Qin Ling, the original soldier was a cunning man. It is not wrong to use any means to defeat the enemy. However, since we are determined to live under the heavens, we can’t be obsessed with the gains and losses of the first battle, can we? “Qi Zongnong sighed in admiration.

Gaer Qinling’s expression instantly darkened. He whispered, “Please tell me, Zan Pu, what does this have to do with your ambition for the world and the gains and losses of this battle?”

“Qin Ling … what do you want me to say?” Qizong Nongzan stared at Gaer Qinling with an unsightly expression and remained silent for a moment before saying, “It is said that a good man does not compete with anger.” The Tang army commander was in a new state of mourning, and his anger filled his chest with hatred. With a single muster, he would definitely fight to the death. At that time, even if our army wins, inevitably self-harm, this is one of them; Secondly, take advantage of its mourning and cut its soldiers, is unrighteous. Even if we win, victory is not martial, but will deepen the hatred of the Tang army and the Han people towards us. Qin Ling, didn’t you say that if you want to defeat Qin Mubai and defeat the Kansai Army, you only need to change hands. Why are you in such a hurry? “When the anger of the Tang army dissipates, the group of dragons without a head will definitely be defeated in one blow. Why should we compete with them at this moment and charge them with being unjust?”

“Zan Pu, please forgive me for speaking frankly.” Gaer Qinling bent down to stroke his chest, lowered his eyebrows, and followed his eyes, but his words sounded loud and clear. “The Tang army camp has been organizing funerals these past few days, and our army did not take advantage of this period to attack and kill. It was already benevolent and righteous.” At this time, their army to attack our self-defense, there is not the slightest bit of unrighteousness. “The Tang army came to provoke us with a bloody voice. If our army retaliates when we are not strong, it will surely breed the enemy’s arrogance and become irrepressible from now on!”

“Qin Ling, if you want to pursue a great cause, you have to obtain’harmony between time and place ‘. As far as Tibet is concerned, the greatest difficulty in trying to dominate the Central Plains with an outsider’s body is to obtain the hearts of the people.” Qizong Nongzan said patiently, “Therefore, if we can show kindness and righteousness at all times, we can exchange a small loss for a big gain. At this moment, the Tang commander-in-chief is in a new state of mourning and hatred. Not only does our army not fight with him, but we retreat three times to show respect for the deceased. How courageous and magnanimous is that?”

Gaer Qinling lowered his head and remained silent for a long time. Finally, he nodded and said, “I understand … We are not as broad-minded and far-sighted as Zan Pu!”–Send the order, immediately set up the camp and withdraw thirty li away from the camp, and follow the customs of the Han people in raising the banner of filial piety to pay tribute to Tang Army Commander Qin Mubai, the Spirit of Heaven! ”

“Yes!”

Qizong Nongzan heaved a sigh of relief and thought to himself, Qin Mubai’s sudden death was far beyond my expectations and arrangements. Gaer Qinling must be stabilized before things deteriorate. If this battle can be fought a day later, I will have more room for manoeuvre. In short, I will never give up on the alliance until the last moment!

As shrewd as Gaer Qinling was, and with his understanding of Zan Pu, he had already figured out his motives and intentions for ordering him not to retreat from the battle. But, after all, he was a “monarch, subject, and subject”. Even if he was a brother who had put all his courage into tribulation, as long as there was a relationship between a monarch and a subject, Gaer Qinling knew that he would never be able to overcome Zan Pu.

At this moment, the faint sense of crisis in Gaer Qinling’s heart intensified once more-“Zan Pu, the brothers who have sworn a sworn alliance with me for 15 years have less and less trust in me than before …”

The Tang army of thirty thousand troops and twenty shen wu cannons spent half a day crossing the Qingluo Plains and approaching the edge of the Tibetan barracks. However, the scouts quickly reported that the Tufan suddenly left the camp and retreated to the northwest plateau, and set up another army stronghold thirty miles away, putting on a defensive posture.

This was truly beyond Xue Wanjun and all the Tang soldiers’ expectations!

Originally, everyone had ignored life and death and was prepared to be killed in the net, but … how could the powerful Tibetan army of 300,000 withdraw for no apparent reason?

Xue Wanjun was confused for a moment, and he hurriedly sent a fast horse to quickly report to Hou Junji, letting this marching Sima to make his decision.

Hou Junji was also shocked, and he hurriedly left the camp and ran to the former army to investigate. At this time, the scouts reported that after the Tibetans left the camp again, they actually raised their white filial piety in the camp, hung up their soul banners, and killed cattle and sheep in preparation for sacrifice. They wantonly mourned for the Tang army’s Commander-in-Chief, Qin Mubai!

“This is outrageous!”

“Poisoning Major Marshal, and now raising a mourning ceremony, is clearly a mockery, a bullying!”

“Kill them all! Kill!!!”

Not a single soldier of the Tang army appreciated his kindness, but instead, his anger rose again, uncontrollably!

Seeing this scene, even if Xue Wanjun and Hou Junji had thoughts, they would not be able to calm down the anger of the crowd. They could only let Xue Wanjun lead the army forward and attack the Tibetan army.

And expected, the Tibetans did not stop, retreat two more battalions within three days, each battalion 30 miles, still raised in the army to pay respects to the undead.

Xue Wanjun and the Tang soldiers of the three armies had accumulated a belly full of anger and left the camp for more than two hundred miles to seek revenge, but they were actually able to hit the cotton with their fists in succession. Apart from being angry, they were not puzzled.

Even Hou Junji felt a little overwhelmed. He thought to himself several times, “This is truly unexpected!” Qin Mubai, even if you had a brilliant plan, you didn’t expect that there would be such a level, did you? The Tibetans retreated and refused to fight with me. As the saying goes, we can’t chase people for more than a hundred steps. If we continue to chase after him and fight, it would appear that we are messing with him unreasonably. Besides, if the lone army went more than two hundred li deep, it would be the way to defeat them. This is like a rabbit provoking a hungry wolf. They disdain to fight me and even return to their nest. The rabbit is still chasing after me endlessly … I have to think of a way to withdraw Xue Wanjun!

In the middle of the night, Hou Junji, who was extremely annoyed in his heart, said, He came to the mourning hall alone and found an excuse to dismiss the guardian. He patted the coffin and said in a fake voice, “Qin Mubai, Qin Mubai, you threw down a bad idea and lay down in this coffin without caring about anything. It’s so comfortable. If I were here, I would be as big as a bucket and put in all my effort. There are still many people who would die for you.” Your subordinates, this group of arrogant soldiers, I can’t even suppress them anymore. Either the King of Jiangxia, hurry up and come over; Or should we swap? I’ll go in and lie down for a while, and you’ll come out to take charge? ”

“In the middle of the night, why aren’t you letting people sleep?” Suddenly, a female voice sounded.

Su Lianqing suddenly appeared from a dark corner of the mourning hall like a ghost.

Hou Junji was shocked and said angrily, “When did you come?”

“Always.” Su Lianqing curled her lips and smiled, “I have to watch. What if someone steals a corpse or sets it on fire?”

“What do you mean?” Hou Junji glared at her angrily, “Why are all of you on guard against me like thieves?”

“Hey, don’t misunderstand. That’s not what you mean at all.” Su Lianqing chuckled and said, “If I don’t trust you, you won’t become an insider. What do you think?”

Hou Junji snorted coldly and surveyed the surroundings vigilantly. After confirming that there were no more idle people around, he whispered, “Where are the people of Major Marshal now? What are the arrangements for the next step?”

The frivolous expression on Su Lianqing’s face instantly disappeared, becoming solemn and vigilant. She whispered, “Naturally, she is no longer in Da Feichuan.”

“What? When did he leave the barracks? Where did he go?” Hou Junji asked in surprise, “Could it be that he really doesn’t care about this hundred thousand troops?”

“What are you shouting about?” Su Lianqing scolded in a low voice and said, “Didn’t he already entrust you with the task of inviting the King of Jiangxia to take charge of the matter? If the heavens were to fall down, there would be someone to take care of it. What are you panicking about?”

“I’m not panicking, I’m anxious!” Hou Junji took a deep breath and said, “He told this big lie and fled. He watched as the 100,000 brothers desperately struggled to survive for him.” Everyone’s anger is hard to offend! Right now, all the people in the Great Feichuan only had one thought left, and that was to look for the Tibetans to fight for their lives. If he were to risk his life to defeat a thousand li, wouldn’t all of his tricks be empty words? “That’s good!”

“You’re overthinking it.” Su Lianqing crossed her elbows and said calmly, “With Qin Mubai’s treachery, how could she not have expected the situation in front of her? Perhaps, this was exactly what he wanted.”

“Just what he wants?” Hou Junji’s brows furrowed, and he asked doubtfully and angrily, “Is he really that ruthless to deceive his faithful Commander-in-Chief and fellow robed brothers?”

“It’s not cheating. It’s not weariness.” Su Lianqing said, “I understand Qin Mubai’s character. He is very lecherous, but he has always been very pitiful.” If you look at Li Xueyan’s current situation, you can see how ruthless he has been this time. To tell you the truth, not only did he deceive a confidant, a hundred thousand brothers, but he also deceived more people, including his mother, sister, wife and daughter, and even himself. ”

“Him?” Hou Junji asked in confusion.

“Let me tell you something, you will find it hard to believe.” Su Lianqing said indifferently.

“Tell me.”

“The last time Qin Mubai swallowed it, it was a truly deadly poison.” Su Lianqing’s expression darkened as she knitted her brows. She shook her head and clicked her tongue, “If I were to arrive half a minute late, he would definitely be poisoned to the bone marrow and die in the underworld! Therefore, he was not pretending to vomit blood, fainted, or even die. That’s true!”

“What?!” As expected, Hou Junji was shocked, “He’s too ruthless, too risky!”

“He asked me for help, and I refused. But he said … “Su Lianqing paused for a moment, sighed, and said,” I’ve never seen him so stubborn as he is now, longing for a victory. That’s even paranoia! ” Crazy paranoia! How, he said, would he deceive others if he could not deceive himself? “Starting with himself, then the people around him, then the soldiers under his command, then the Great Tang Empire, and then the ultimate goal, we must deceive Gaer Qinling!”

“To tell a big lie and make the whole world dance along with it … It’s too ruthless not to be a poisonous husband!” Hou Junji took two deep breaths and was speechless for a long time before he said, “Then is he detoxified now? How is the situation?”

“Don’t worry. Even if I have thousands of lives, I don’t dare to be foolish in this matter.” Su Lianqing said, “Qin Mubai knows that once he dies, the Great Feichuan will be in chaos. You and Xue Wan have always been at odds, so it’s very likely that they won’t be able to suppress the public. That’s why I told you this secret to calm your mind. When the King of Jiangxia arrives at the Great Feichuan, he will naturally have other plans.”

“Alright … I’m really relieved to hear you say that.” Hou Junji let out a long sigh and shook his head. Then, he smiled bitterly and patted the coffin a few times. “Alright, you can still lie down. We won’t change again.”

Su Lianqing twitched her lips and smiled. “It’s up to you guys to march and fight. The only thing I’m worried about now is this princess Li Xueyan. I hope that after the King of Jiangxia comes, she will be better.”

“Mm” Hou Junji nodded with a complicated expression and said, “I didn’t expect that this girl would have such a deep affection for Qin Mubai. Qin Mubai is really a big sweetheart, big sweetheart! After the matter is settled, I’ll see how he clears up the mess. The most difficult thing to repay under the heavens was this debt of affection! “And his wife and son in Lanzhou, his mother and sister’s family in Chang’an, his brothers and friends, countless loyal soldiers, what should we do?”

“Forget about him. Seeing that my man is going to be stupid, I don’t dare to reveal anything. How much do you think I hate him?” Su Lianqing sneered, smiling a little annoyed and a little worried. “Right now, Qin Mubai only has the word’victory or defeat ‘left in his mind. Whether he wins or loses in the end, it may not be a good situation to deal with. This time … he really threw his life away!”

Hou Junji nodded, sighed, and said, “Qin Mubai is going to win this match even if he gives up all his possessions. In the end, this may all have originated from his father’s death … How ruthless! He is a madman, I admire him!”