"Hmph, once they get to our place, we will make sure they never come back!" Qi Jinghan and the others have lived in such an environment since they were young. They don't pay any attention to the wind and snow that are blowing now. They feel very comfortable and kind about it. The three of them have sharp eyes and have already seen the flags of the two countries raised high in the distance!
Thinking about the insults he had suffered in Xichu during this period, Qi Jinghan wished he could cut the three arrogant men behind him into pieces!
"Tenth brother, when will you become calm and rational?" Qi Jingyuan glanced at Qi Jinghan coldly, then narrowed his eyes and looked at the Northern Qi flag, whose colors and patterns were still conspicuous in the wind and snow. He suddenly had an idea in his mind, and his eyes couldn't help but shoot to Qi Jingxuan beside him, only to see that the other party was looking straight ahead with a sneer on his lips, and he didn't take his warning seriously at all!
"Don't you think it's strange? The treaty doesn't mention mobilizing the armies of the two countries! Why would such a situation occur?" Qi Jinghan hadn't figured out the situation yet. As the tenth prince of Northern Qi, he was naturally present when the two sides signed the treaty. Although he was very puzzled by the treaty proposed by the prince at that time, he was even more confused when the treaty was violated at this time!
"What's so strange about this! Someone must have wanted to gain merit in front of the emperor, so they specifically asked for his permission to send troops to meet us!" After seeing the smaller military flags in front, Qi Jingyuan smiled even colder!
After Qi Jingyuan's prompting, Qi Jinghan followed his gaze and looked forward. Sure enough, he saw another flag. His face suddenly darkened. He glared at Qi Jingxuan with dissatisfaction and said angrily, "Qi Jingxuan, what do you mean by this? You actually sent your own uncle to help. Are you planning to kill the three people from Xichu along with me and the crown prince? Don't think we don't know what you are thinking! You must have pretended to report to the emperor that you should send troops to welcome Haitian to show Northern Qi's importance to the marriage, but you have already made preparations to kill them. Then you will put all the blame on Xichu. You will definitely be scolded by the emperor! You are so cruel that you don't even let your own brothers go. In the face of such a big thing, you still want to think about your throne. You are really narrow-minded!"
Qi Jinghan is not an ordinary person. He has always been favored in the palace and was raised in the palm of the hands of Emperor Ling Xiao and the Queen. His brother Qi Jingyuan protects him everywhere. Therefore, he has not been afraid of anyone since he was a child. Even when facing a powerful and ruthless prince like Qi Jingxuan, he has no fear at all. He says whatever he wants and is not afraid at all of Qi Jingxuan's gradually ferocious expression!
"Look at you, I must have been right! Qi Jingxuan, you are so foolish! You are playing tricks in front of Xi Chu. Are you afraid that Chu Feiyang and others will bite us back?" Seeing that Qi Jingxuan didn't say anything, Qi Jinghan was also angry. He tightened his grip on the reins and turned his horse's head in the direction of Qi Jingxuan...
"Tenth brother!" But at this time, Qi Jingyuan stopped the angry Qi Jinghan and signaled him to come back to his side with his eyes. Then he looked at Qi Jingxuan with a sneer and said slowly, "Do you think your plan is perfect? Do you think everyone will be fooled?"
Qi Jingxuan had been staring straight ahead the entire time. Upon hearing Qi Jingyuan's question, he simply curled the corners of his lips, unfazed by the wind and snow that blew across his face. He spoke arrogantly, "How long do you think you can keep the throne of Crown Prince? Do you think your erratic behavior these days hasn't aroused anyone's attention or suspicion? Qi Jingyuan, don't think that just because your father appointed you Crown Prince, you can do whatever you want. Even if it weren't me today, any of the many princes in the harem could pull you down from the throne. If you don't believe me, let's make a bet! However, this bet will only be valid if you can return to the palace alive!"
Qi Jingxuan's reply was an admission that he had orchestrated the entire frontline army! After battling Qi Jingyuan for so many years, he refused to believe he couldn't defeat this bastard. He was the eldest son of Emperor Ling Xiao, yet the Empress's relatives had actually advised his father to establish the heir apparent over a concubine's. With such an embarrassing outcome, how could Qi Jingxuan swallow his anger? He was determined to take back everything that belonged to him from Qi Jingyuan's hands!
"Really?" But the answer he got was a very light and shallow rhetorical question, which disappeared in an instant amidst the fierce wind and snow, but made Qi Jingxuan immediately alert!
"I was able to return alive three years ago, so I will naturally be able to return alive to the palace three years later! Royal brother, your wishful thinking is indeed good, but it always lacks the right time, place and people! Don't you think that even God doesn't want to see a villain like you win over me?" When it comes to talking, Qi Jingyuan is not like Chu Feiyang at all. His ability to make people angry is at the pinnacle. Moreover, as the crown prince of Northern Qi, he is in a high position and has always been used to doing his own thing. Only others act according to his mood. When has it been the turn of others to threaten him again and again? Therefore, when facing Qi Jingxuan, he did not show any mercy. Especially at this time, his calm expression and tone made Qi Jingxuan secretly think over every aspect of the plan in his heart to avoid any mistakes. You know, the opportunity to catch Qi Jingyuan making a mistake is very rare!
"Why bother talking to him? Just have someone tie him up and use him as a human shield. Let's see if his uncle still dares to harbor murderous intentions towards us!" Qi Jinghan was much more straightforward and said directly what he was thinking!
But the current situation does not allow them to do so. Emperor Yu Gan sent Chu Feiyang, Jiang Muchen and Hai Chenxi to suppress the three princes of Northern Qi. If an internal conflict breaks out among them now, I am afraid that Chu Feiyang and others will take advantage of the opportunity!
Moreover, I am afraid that by then the Northern Qi army waiting at the border will also fall into chaos. The two countries have not yet started the war, but their own prince has started the fight first. By then, the army will be defeated, and it will give Western Chu an opportunity to take advantage of it!
"Brother, what do you think of my tenth brother's suggestion? I think it is very feasible!" Of course, doing it or not is one thing, and intimidation is another. Since Qi Jingxuan has the courage to put them in such a situation, Qi Jingyuan will naturally not let him go!
Qi Jingxuan is the eldest son of Emperor Ling Xiao. He is the oldest among many princes and princesses, and naturally has experienced the most things. Although there is some gap between him and the naturally intelligent Qi Jingyuan, it is easy for him to guess people's minds as he grew up in the palace!
Especially since Qi Jingyuan only talked but did not do anything at this time, he was even more certain that even if Qi Jingyuan hated him at this time, he would not make a political mistake at such a critical juncture!
Qi Jingxuan did not answer Qi Jingyuan's question, but waved his guard to come forward and whispered a few words in his ear. The guard immediately led several personal soldiers and galloped towards the border!
"It seems that Northern Qi does not intend to abide by the treaty!" Hai Chenxi watched the three people leading the way in front whispering to each other for a long time, his eyes gradually emitted a cold light, and then he smiled as he looked at Chu Feiyang and Jiang Muchen and expressed his views!
"What do you think, Your Highness?" Chu Feiyang asked instead of answering, throwing the question to Jiang Muchen beside him, while he continued to stare at the movement in front!
"If even Prime Minister Chu can't make a conclusion, I naturally can't speak carelessly!" Jiang Muchen's eyes were also looking straight ahead, but the wind and snow were too strong at this time, and the strong wind blowing past his ears was buzzing. Even though he was a good martial artist, he couldn't hear the content of the conversation between the three people. He could only slowly guess their emotions at the moment from their body movements!
Hai Chenxi was looking at the two people beside him with great interest. When did they become so humble? It was really funny!
"How can the Prime Minister of Chu and the prince not speak up? If the other party has set a trap for us, do we have to jump into the trap ourselves under their guidance?" Qi Jingyuan and others have been in Western Chu for such a long time, and they have long seen through and are familiar with the way the three princes get along with each other. However, this is a matter between two countries. I wonder whether Qi Jingyuan and others put national interests first or their own and family interests first!
"Since Qi Jingyuan has signed this treaty, he naturally represents Northern Qi in agreeing to the agreement with Western Chu. There is no doubt about this! However, Qi Jingxuan, as the eldest prince of Northern Qi, has to be inferior to his younger brother. I believe he must be very unwilling in his heart!" At this time, Chu Feiyang slowly began to analyze. Even in this extremely harsh environment, his voice was still like a warm breeze blowing through the weeping willows. Although his voice was not loud, it was calm!
"Oh? It's rare that Prime Minister Chu didn't target the Crown Prince of Northern Qi this time. Could it be that there is some agreement between Prime Minister Chu and Qi Jingyuan?" Jiang Muchen also retracted his gaze at this time, looking at Chu Feiyang with a cold and probing look!
That day, the inn was attacked. He and Hai Chenxi went to the second floor to rescue Hai Tian, leaving Chu Feiyang alone in the lobby. Later, when they came out of Hai Tian's room, they saw Chu Feiyang walking down from the third floor. This made Jiang Muchen and Hai Chenxi suspect that Chu Feiyang and Qi Jingyuan had reached an unspeakable agreement!
Facing the stares of the two, Chu Feiyang's expression remained unchanged, as if what they were discussing at the moment was just a trivial matter like eating. After a while, he spoke lightly, "Your Highness, you are overthinking! As a citizen of Western Chu and the head of all officials in Western Chu, how could I do something that would let down the emperor, the court, and betray the people! Such a crime, let alone me, even if it fell on Your Highness, I believe that Your Highness would not be able to escape unscathed! Your Highness has the time to randomly suspect things that do not exist at all. It would be better to plan carefully how we should respond next, otherwise we will be caught off guard by the other party, and we will not be able to explain to the emperor when we return to Kyoto! Besides, the one being married this time is the princess of the Prince of the Sea's Mansion. Doesn't Prince Hai care about your sister's situation after arriving in Northern Qi? I have heard that the Princess of the Sea loves Princess Heshun very much. I believe that Prince Hai and Princess Heshun must have a deep brother-sister relationship!"
Chu Feiyang finished speaking with the corners of his lips curled up. His figure on horseback did not bend at all because of the strong wind and heavy snow. He stood straight like a pine tree, which made people awe-inspiring!
Hearing him say this, Hai Chenxi just sneered, and then his eyes swept across the phoenix chariot not far away, and a trace of coldness flashed through his heart!
However, Jiang Muchen temporarily withdrew his gaze from Chu Feiyang, knowing that Chu Feiyang's feint answer was just to divert their attention. Seeing that he had been talking for such a long time without mentioning the key point, he was afraid that Chu Feiyang really had something to hide!
However, what is more important at this time are the three people from Northern Qi. After resolving the issue of the marriage, are they afraid that they will not find a chance to catch Chu Feiyang's fox tail?
"Prime Minister Chu has always been resourceful and a fierce general on the battlefield. I believe that Prime Minister Chu has already thought of a response plan. Why bother asking us?" Jiang Muchen said coldly. Looking at Chu Feiyang's confident expression, the fire in his heart could not help but be ignited!
"I am also a human being. Even the most meticulous plan can sometimes go wrong. It's better for us to discuss it together to avoid someone playing tricks behind the scenes!" When Chu Feiyang spoke, his gaze shifted from Jiang Muchen to Hai Chenxi. The first half of the sentence was mocking Jiang Muchen's omission in forcing Yun Qianmeng, and the second half was reminding Hai Chenxi not to have other thoughts at this time!
Those two were no ordinary people, but they didn't expect Chu Feiyang to scold them both with just one sentence, and what he said sounded particularly smooth, which made Jiang Muchen think that Chu Feiyang deliberately said the first half of the sentence to warn Hai Chenxi, and Hai Chenxi thought that Chu Feiyang added the second half of the sentence to mock Jiang Muchen. For a moment, the two glared at each other, and the expressions on their faces became more and more gloomy!
"Report!" At this time, a cavalryman who was exploring the way came running from a distance. When he saw Chu Feiyang and the other two, he immediately tightened the reins and stopped his horse!
"How is the situation ahead?" Chu Feiyang asked in a low voice when he saw the pathfinder he sent out coming back!
"Reporting to the Prime Minister, Prince, and Duke, ahead are our Dynasty's General Huwei and Northern Qi's General Huoqi. The two armies have been confronting each other for some time!" The cavalryman who was exploring the way told all the information he had found out!
"General Huwei! He was appointed by the emperor himself when Qu Changqing was wrongly accused last year! As for the General Huoqi, he is the uncle of the eldest prince of Northern Qi. I never thought that these two people who have nothing in common would get together!" Chu Feiyang pondered for a moment, then spoke slowly, his tone revealing a hint of interest, as if those two people with heavy troops were not in his eyes!
"Is Prime Minister Chu sighing or feeling sad? Although Qu Changqing's case was cleared, he gave up his position as the Minister of War for this. It seems that in the heart of the emperor, Prime Minister Chu is not completely trustworthy!" Jiang Muchen sneered in his heart when he heard the indifference in Chu Feiyang's tone, and then made a sarcastic remark! I'm afraid Chu Feiyang must be feeling very uncomfortable at this moment! He worked hard for Emperor Yugan for half his life, but ended up like this. If Emperor Yugan gave a secret order to General Huwei, I'm afraid that the border between the two countries today will be our burial place!
"This prince is very curious about the cavalry general! Is this a method of Northern Qi to confuse us or their own internal strife? This is worth further investigation!" Hai Chenxi skipped the turbulent conversation between the two and put forward his own opinion!
"No matter what conspiracy they have, we should wait and see. If we remain unchanged in the face of all changes, it will throw the other side off their composure!" After saying that, Chu Feiyang squeezed his horse's belly and galloped towards the front of the entire marriage team!
Seeing this, Jiang Muchen and Hai Chenxi looked at each other and immediately followed!
"Who is coming?" Hearing the sound of galloping horses, someone in front asked!
"Chu Feiyang of Western Chu!" Chu Feiyang arrived first. Looking at the armies of the two countries in front of him that were ready for battle, the casual smile on Chu Feiyang's face disappeared instantly, replaced by a unique indifference. The murderous aura that was intimidating without anger immediately suppressed the team of tens of thousands of people in front of him, making everyone's heart tighten. They lowered their heads and dared not look directly at the Western Chu Left Prime Minister who was known as the "cold-faced god of war" on the battlefield. Even the Northern Qi army became alert because of Chu Feiyang's appearance. An eerie and uneasy atmosphere became even more turbulent because of the addition of Chu Feiyang. The two sides were on the verge of a fight, and the situation was ready to go!
"What's going on? General Huoqi, is this how you manage your troops?" At this time, Qi Jingyuan, who arrived later, stared coldly at the General Huoqi standing in the Northern Qi team. The murderous aura on his body instantly burst out, making Qi Jinghan, who had been relaxed just now, become serious. He even approached Qi Jingxuan silently to prevent him from attacking Qi Jingyuan!
"Prince, I have come here on the orders of the Emperor to welcome you, the two princes, and Princess Ling'er!" When the General of the Cavalry saw Qi Jingyuan coming, he immediately signaled the guards behind him to be patient. He first put the unsheathed sword back into the scabbard, and then spoke respectfully, but his narrow eyes glanced at Qi Jingxuan inconspicuously, and seeing Qi Jinghan following closely behind him, the General of the Cavalry's hand that was holding the reins tightened slightly!
"Thank you for your hard work, General Huoqi! However, the way you arranged the battle formation really disgusts me! If it weren't for your heartfelt words just now, I would have thought that you were trying to murder me! Humph!" Qi Jingyuan was not someone who could be fooled easily!
Especially since Qi Jingxuan had just personally admitted the matter and sent guards to inform people not to act rashly, but now this General Huoqi was still pretending to be so, which was really disgusting!
But Qi Jingyuan's words made everyone look stunned, and the faces of the personal soldiers standing behind the General of Cavalry flashed with surprise and fear. They all lowered their heads, letting the wind and snow block the panic on their faces!
They have always known that Prince Qi Jingyuan's temperament is unpredictable and he never takes anyone seriously, but this alone is not enough to make people afraid!
Unfortunately, this prince is very good at leading troops in battle, and he also controls hundreds of thousands of Northern Qi troops. He is cruel and ruthless and has always killed people without blinking an eye. If he can get rid of Qi Jingyuan for the eldest prince this time, then Northern Qi will definitely be in the eldest prince's pocket in the future. However, the prince seems to have already seen through their intentions, and the Western Chu has even sent Chu Feiyang and others, which makes them very passive now!
"How can a humble official bear such a crime! I hope Your Highness will be able to see clearly and not wrongly accuse me!" The cavalry general felt a sinking feeling in his heart when he received Qi Jingxuan's hint, and he could only express his feelings to Qi Jingyuan in a painful voice!
"Prince, if the General of the Cavalry really has second thoughts, please go back to Northern Qi to deal with it! There are more important things now, I believe the prince has not forgotten!" Jiang Muchen looked at the situation in front of him, and his heart suddenly understood, and then he reminded Qi Jingyuan in a cold voice!
At this time, Chu Feiyang had already arrived in front of General Hu Wei. He glanced coldly at the tens of thousands of horses behind him. He saw tens of thousands of people dismounted in an orderly manner, knelt on one knee towards Chu Feiyang, and said loudly, "Greetings, Prime Minister Chu!"
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