Northern barbarian army camp.
Hegi had just written letters to the rulers of the surrounding countries and sent them out by spies.
Huangfu Shaohua's confidant, dressed in black and wearing a bamboo hat, arrived at his tent.
“Prince of the Northern Barbarians, General Huangfu hopes that you can send three hundred assassins to infiltrate among the refugees and assist the general in his mission.”
Hegi's face darkened.
"You think you can assassinate her with three hundred Death Servants? You're underestimating that girl."
He had been just as arrogant before, allowing spies in Liangcheng to carry out assassinations, resulting in the complete annihilation of his army.
He now hopes that the elite cavalry will launch a mutiny and raze Liangcheng to the ground, and he does not want any further complications.
But then Huangfu Shaohua's confidant chuckled.
"It's not meant to kill Qin Yuezhao, but to assassinate Ling Tianen."
"Ling Tian'en, General Ling's son?"
"As far as I know, the Ling family has a very good relationship with your master. Wouldn't killing him cause the Ling family to turn against you?"
The man smiled sinisterly.
"Ha, how could General Ling, who is far away in the capital, know that Ling Tianen was murdered by us?"
"As long as we say that Qin Yuezhao disobeyed the imperial decree, which led to the enemy's spies harming Ling Tianen, the Ling family will definitely fight the Huo family with all their might in the capital."
"By then, would you still be worried that Huo Tingye and Qin Yuezhao wouldn't return to the capital?"
Hearing this, Heggie's eyes lit up.
"Good! As long as we can force Qin Yuezhao away, I'll spare no expense, not just three hundred, but even three thousand, of my servants!"
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On the other side, in the study of the general's mansion.
Qin Yu secretly met with Yue Qilin, the general of the Fifth Battalion of the Valiant Cavalry, and Qi Heng, the general of the Eighth Battalion.
"General Yue, General Qi, what are your impressions of Liangcheng these past two days?"
Although both were commanders of the elite cavalry, Yue Qilin's grandfather had a good relationship with General Huo.
Although General Yue died young, he had received kindness from the Huo family in the past, so he always remembered their kindness.
When Yue Qilin saw Liangcheng escape its predicament, he was genuinely happy, but also filled with worry.
"Your Highness, Liangcheng's escape from this predicament is truly a blessing."
Qin Yue Zhao: "Really? Then how do you think this place compares to Kyoto?"
Yue Qilin was covered in cold sweat, but he still had a smile on his face.
"The food is naturally better than in Kyoto, but I am not used to such extravagance."
Qi Heng nodded in agreement.
"Although the cavalry usually receive more pay than other troops due to the Emperor's favor, they are usually paid in gold and silver. This is the first time I have ever seen such delicacies. I am a little apprehensive."
Qin Yue Zhao smiled.
"Do you only feel fear and apprehension, and not a sense of overstepping your bounds?"
The two of them stopped abruptly.
"Your Highness, please speak plainly. What is the purpose of this secret summons to us today?" Yue Qilin couldn't help but ask.
Qin Yue Zhao stopped beating around the bush and said, "I have invited you here today because I want to create a prosperous era together with you."
Yue Qilin and Qi Heng exchanged a glance, still confused.
Qin Yue Zhao continued, "Kill Huangfu Shao Hua, seize control of the Xiaoji Army, and resolve the internal and external troubles."
Yue Qilin and Qi Heng were so frightened that their faces turned pale and they both knelt down.
"This...this is treason, Your Highness!"
"Yes, Your Highness, we are all soldiers of the Valiant Cavalry, how could we possibly seize power?"
Qin Yue Zhao suddenly stood up.
"Excuses! When the nest is overturned, how can the eggs remain intact? As soldiers, is your duty only for your families, not for the common people and the world?"
"Now that the world is suffering from a severe drought and the nine kingdoms are in turmoil, if you truly care about your loved ones, you should take up your swords, kill powerful ministers and treacherous officials, and resolve the internal and external troubles, instead of submitting to the powerful and wealthy."
"Don't you want your parents to enjoy their retirement, your children to be well-fed and clothed, and your wives to be beautiful and glamorous?"
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