Chapter 660: The Invisible Battlefield (V)

What is this?

Onions stuck in a pig's nose? Seeing the black shadow, Wei Changtian narrowed his eyes.

Although he didn't know what the thing that appeared behind Tang Chen was called, he knew that it must be the latter's lucky beast.

It is obvious that Tang Chen is currently using his "mind-reading" ability, and the target of his action is undoubtedly Chu Xianping.

Chu Xianping seemed unaware of this and kept looking at Xu Heng.

This is actually normal. After all, according to past experience, only Wei Changtian and the thirteen Sons of Heaven can see the beast of destiny.

But what was abnormal was that Li Zimu next to him seemed to have sensed something.

Judging from her expression, she probably couldn't see the "pig elephant", but just felt that something was wrong with Tang Chen.

So Li Zimu shifted his attention from Xu Heng to Tang Chen, trying to find the source of this abnormality.

However, she didn't see the reason.

Including Wei Changtian, they just saw the pig elephant staring at Chu Xianping for a moment, then closed its eyes again, and lay down at Tang Chen's feet without moving.

So. Is that it?

The beast of fortune could know the other person's thoughts at a glance? Isn't this too outrageous? !

No, the effect shouldn't be so exaggerated.

There are so many thoughts in people's minds, it's impossible to see them all with just one look.

Therefore, its "mind reading" is likely to have limitations.

I just don't know what the restrictions are, nor do I know what Tang Chen knows about Chu Xianping's thoughts. Retracting his gaze, Wei Changtian's brain worked rapidly, but he did not immediately summon the four beasts of luck in his body to suppress Tang Chen.

He believed that the mythical beasts such as Yingyu and Huanglong should be able to have a deterrent effect on the "Pig Elephant" just as they suppressed "Yan Luo" in the past.

The main reason why we are not in a hurry to do so is because the time is not right.

After all, the power of "mind reading" is indeed terrifying, but if it is used a little, it may help you achieve your goal.

So, wait a little longer. With a rough plan emerging in his mind, Wei Changtian chose to sit back and wait until he figured out the extent of Tang Chen's mind-reading ability before responding accordingly.

And he didn't wait too long.

Because soon Tang Chen turned his head to look at Yan Huaiqing, then nodded slightly.

From Chu Xianping's words "Just continue fighting", to Tang Chen nodding at Yan Huaiqing.

The period between the two times may seem long, but in fact, it is just a matter of counting breaths.

Therefore, there is probably only one possible meaning behind Tang Chen's nod:

He was telling Yan Huaiqing that what Chu Xianping said was true.

The latter was not bargaining, but would never accept the proposal previously put forward by Xu Heng no matter what.

Then "Mr. Chu, if that's the case, why don't you tell me what you think?"

After thinking for a while, Yan Huaiqing did not persuade him anymore, but smiled calmly and said, "If it is good for both of us, then I can consider it."

“.”

really!

Judging from Yan Huaiqing’s current reaction, Tang Chen’s mind-reading ability has at least one function, which is to judge whether what the other person said is true or not.

What Chu Xianping just said was not bluffing. It was impossible for him to accept the proposal of "giving up Daning and withdrawing from the war."

And because Yan Huaiqing believed in Tang Chen's mind reading ability so much, he did not waste his breath continuing to persuade him, but directly threw the question back.

It makes sense! Wei Changtian figured it all out almost instantly, and the plan in his mind took shape.

On the other side, Chu Xianping also slowly said at this time: "Your Highness, I have just said that since it is a peace talk, the purpose should only be to stop the war."

"Not only should we stop the war between Dajue and Dashu, but we should also stop the war between Dajue and Daning."

"So, we hope your country can withdraw."

"Master Chu, are you going to withdraw your troops?"

Before Chu Xianping could finish, Xu Heng interrupted with a sneer, "Humph, this is absolutely impossible!"

"Since our army has set out, there is no reason for us to return empty-handed!"

“.”

Absolutely not.

Xu Heng's attitude was similar to Chu Xianping's just now, both were very tough.

However, Chu Xianping ignored him and just looked at Yan Huaiqing and asked calmly, "Your Highness, is there anything we can discuss about withdrawing our troops?"

"If there is something to talk about, then I will continue."

"If there is nothing to discuss, then we will turn around and leave. We will see you on the battlefield later."

“.”

The charcoal fire was scorching hot, occasionally making a "crackling" sound and emitting sparks.

Yan Huaiqing waved his hand to stop Xu Heng, whose face was flushing. After a moment, he said calmly:

"Master Chu, yes, your new gunpowder is indeed very powerful, and I really don't want the Dajue soldiers to die tragically in a foreign land like they did that night at the Immortal Pond."

"But I think you all understand that it is not easy to repeat the old tricks. Moreover, I think I may have some tricks that you don't know."

"So, now that things have come to this, let's just be frank and speak frankly."

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"The 500,000 troops you have stationed in Liangzhou are all that Daning and Dashu can offer. Even if you win this battle, there won't be many soldiers left to fight."

"Although Xinfeng in the west has the help of Buddhism, it is only a matter of time before it is defeated."

"And when Daqian and Dahui conquer Xinfeng and continue to march eastward, you will no longer be able to resist, and the destruction of the country will still be inevitable."

"That's why you are willing to negotiate with me, in order to preserve your strength to fight against the two countries of Qian and Hui."

"I wonder if what I said is right?"

“.”

Yan Huaiqing revealed the true plans of Wei Changtian and the other two in just a few words, but the latter did not refute anything.

We are all smart people and can see this clearly. There is no point in denying it.

"Yes, Your Highness is right."

Chu Xianping nodded without panicking. Instead, he used the same logic to analyze the situation in reverse: "But in my opinion, Dajue's situation is no different from ours."

"As Your Highness said, no matter who wins this battle, it will be a tragic victory."

"In this case, even if the Jueji coalition forces can capture Liangzhou, there will probably not be many soldiers left to fight."

"And by the time Qian returns to the Second Kingdom, it will be impossible for him to share the plundered land with Dajue. It is even possible that a situation of 'while the snipe and the clam quarrel, the fisherman benefits' will occur."

"That is why Your Highness took the initiative to propose peace talks, in order to avoid being used by the two countries of Qianhui."

"Your Highness, I wonder if what I said is right?"

“.”

You analyze my situation and I analyze yours.

Once the underlying motivations of both parties were laid out on the table and made clear, the negotiations entered another stage.

Everyone wants peace talks and a ceasefire, but everyone also has a bottom line that they will never compromise on.

Then the next thing to do is undoubtedly to start testing the other party's bottom line.

"good."

Smiling and shaking his sleeves, Yan Huaiqing also did not deny Chu Xianping's statement.

He just narrowed his eyes slowly and said sentence by sentence: "I really don't want to end up with nothing, or even end up being used by others."

"So the issue of withdrawing troops is not off the table."

"but."

"After the war started, not only did Young Master Wei kidnap my father, but nearly 100,000 soldiers were killed or injured during my sleep in the Immortal Pond."

"You must give me an explanation for these two things."

"nature."

Nodding, Chu Xianping was about to offer the conditions that had already been discussed.

But at this moment, Wei Changtian, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up and chuckled before saying:

"Your Highness, what do you want to be explained?"

(End of this chapter)