Taiping Lie 387. Chu Emperor Mo Jingli

"Wait a minute!" Yelu Hong suddenly stood up and said.

"Prince!" The King of Beirong was furious. The more stupid, incompetent, and self-willed a person is, the more he cannot tolerate other people's opposing opinions, especially the King of Beirong was furious at this time. Seeing that Yelu Hong actually contradicted him for a woman from Da Chu, he was immediately furious. His eyes were filled with murderous intent when he glanced at Yelu Hong. Yelu Hong lowered his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Father, please listen to me. Princess Ronghua cannot be killed."

At the door, Princess Ronghua was also startled when she heard Yelu Hong's voice. She turned around and looked at Yelu Hong with a touch of emotion in her beautiful eyes. She had already given up hope, but she didn't expect Yelu Hong to speak for her.

The King of Northern Rong laughed in anger, staring at Yelu Hong and said, "Can't be killed? How come I don't know who in Northern Rong I can't kill?" Yelu Hong whispered, "I know that my seventh brother died in the battlefield, and you must be very sad. But please put the Northern Rong country first."

The King of Beirong narrowed his eyes, looked at Yelu Hong and sneered, "You mean if I kill this woman, it will affect the kingdom of Beirong?"

Yelu Hong said solemnly: "Ronghua is the sworn sister of Princess Ding, and they have a very good relationship. It is well known that Prince Ding dotes on Princess Ding. If my father kills Princess Ding's sworn sister, I am afraid that Prince Ding will be angry and will harm our Beirong." The fact that Princess Ronghua and Ye Li are sworn sisters was naturally made up by Yelu Hong. After all, Da Chu is far away from the Beirong King's court, and the Beirong King is unlikely to send someone to verify it at this time. The reason why Yelu Hong said this is because in Beirong, sworn brotherhood is very important, and the relationship between sworn brothers and sisters is no less than that between biological children.

The King of Beirong snorted coldly and said, "It's bad for Beirong?! I'm about to raise an army to avenge Ye'er!" Yelu Hong looked up at the King of Beirong and said firmly, "Father, do I have any soldiers to mobilize now? How are you going to avenge my seventh brother?" Beirong is vast and sparsely populated, and an army of two million can be said to be a national force. In the next 20 to 30 years, Beirong simply can't afford to fight. At this time, Yelu Hong also understood what Mo Xiuyao meant. Mo Xiuyao had to deal with the King of Xiling Zhennan and Mo Jingli of Dachu, and it was impossible to leave Beirong a chance to recover from the beginning. When Beirong recovers after a few decades, I'm afraid that Ding Wangfu will have unified the world. I don't know why, even though the situation in the Central Plains is still unclear, Yelu Hong never doubted that Ding Wangfu will be the final winner.

"Father, please stop your rage for the sake of Beirong. Killing Princess Ronghua can only vent your anger, but she is a princess of Da Chu, not a princess of Prince Ding's Mansion. Even if you want to vent your anger, I'm afraid it will be very limited. Why not exchange her for some useful value?"

In fact, the Northern Rong King didn't know that the Northern Rong had no ability to compete with the Mohist army. He was clamoring to take revenge because he was angry. Yelu Hong's words gave him a chance to step down, so he stepped down. He looked at Yelu Hong and asked, "What is the value of being useful? What value can a woman have?"

Yelu Hong pondered for a moment and said, "We can exchange Princess Ronghua and the Mohist Army for the bones of my seventh brother and our Northern Rong soldiers. These soldiers died on the battlefield for our Northern Rong. If we can bring their bones back to the grassland, it may be a comfort to the people of Northern Rong."

The King of Beirong lowered his head and thought. Although he was incompetent, he was not an idiot who knew nothing. He was also wise and brave when he was young. He knew what Yelu Hong meant. And it was really a very calculated thing to sacrifice only a dispensable woman. Princess Ronghua raised her head and glanced at the door and asked, "Will Prince Ding's Mansion agree?"

Yelu Hong nodded and said, "Let's not talk about the friendship between Princess Ronghua and Princess Ding. Princess Ronghua came to Beirong for the marriage with Da Chu. Although it is the Ding Palace that is in power now, the people under the Ding Palace were once the people of Da Chu. If the Ding Palace ignores Princess Ronghua's life and death, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction and discussion among the people of Da Chu."

The King of Beirong nodded irritably and waved his hand, saying, "I'll leave this matter to you. Anyway, I don't want to see this woman in Beirong again! Everyone, get out!"

Yelu Hong nodded and accepted the order. After thinking for a while, he asked, "Father, I wonder what happened to my seventh brother?"

"You decide." Years of drinking and sex had made the King of Northern Rong in poor health. After a fit of rage, he felt a little tired and said impatiently. Yelu Hong retreated in response. When he reached the door, he looked back at the man who was groping a Northern Rong girl, with a mocking smile on his lips. It turned out that the death of the seventh brother was nothing more than a fit of rage for the father.

After returning to the Prince's Mansion, Princess Ronghua was escorted back to her room to pack her things, and was not even allowed to see her own son. Princess Ronghua packed up the servants of Da Chu for several years, and looking at the room where she had lived for more than ten years, she couldn't help but burst into tears.

"Princess, the prince saved you in this way." A woman who looked like a maid said in a deep voice in the room.

Princess Ronghua raised her head and looked at the person who came. This was the person sent by Prince Ding's Mansion to protect her and help her. After these years of getting along, Princess Ronghua also had some trust in her. She wiped her tears, nodded and smiled bitterly, "I know, he is willing to save my life, I should be satisfied." The woman stopped talking, just looked at Princess Ronghua calmly with a hint of warmth. One is the Princess of Da Chu, and the other is the Prince of Beirong. Between the two enemy countries that met each other in battle, it is already very good that Princess Ronghua can have the current ending.

"Princess, don't worry. Just return to Da Chu and start a new life." After a long time, the woman said softly.

Princess Ronghua smiled faintly and nodded, "Yes, I haven't been back to Chujing for a long time, and I don't know if it's still the same as before." She knew that she was able to return to Chu with her life because Yelu Hong was not cruel enough and she also had the help of Prince Ding's Mansion. Although she was reluctant to leave the child, neither the King of Beirong nor Yelu Hong would allow her to take the child away. She only hoped that they would meet again in this life.

In a tent in the Great Chu Army Camp, Yao Ji sat quietly in the tent, flipping through a book nonchalantly. Beside her, Mu Lie was also holding a book but reading it very seriously.

Yao Ji lazily leaned on the soft couch, her eyes were peaceful and distant. In order to let Mu Yang bring her and Mu Lie to the army, Yao Ji spent a lot of effort. Fortunately, the rules of the Great Chu Army Camp are not as strict as those of the Mohist Army. Moreover, with the precedent of Princess Ding accompanying Prince Ding in and out of the army camp, it is much easier to make an exception. Although she does not have the ability to plan and strategize like Princess Ding, as long as she can persuade Prince Li, it will not be enough? And persuading Mo Jingli does not seem to be difficult. Thinking of the stunning beauties in Prince Li's tent, Yao Ji smiled faintly.

Mu Lie glanced at Yao Ji, who was smiling faintly and didn't know what she was thinking, and raised his eyebrows and said, "Mom, what are you laughing at?"

Yao Ji raised her eyebrows and said with a smile: "You are getting more and more used to it."

Mu Lie raised his chin and said proudly: "I have never been unaccustomed to it. Aren't you my mother?" Yao Ji smiled and hugged Mu Lie, raised her hand and rubbed his head and said: "Isn't it true? I am your mother!" Maybe it was because he started practicing martial arts too early and hurt his bones. Although Mu Lie is actually eleven or twelve years old, he still looks like a child of seven or eight years old. The two have developed some feelings for each other over the years, so Mu Lie recognized Yao Ji as his stepmother.

Yao Ji also truly loves Mu Lie, not to mention that this child has made great contributions to Prince Ding's Mansion at such a young age, and his future is bound to be limitless. Knowing her identity, she is willing to acknowledge her as her stepmother, so Yao Ji is naturally even happier and loves Mu Lie even more.

Mu Lie smiled at her, and Yao Ji couldn't help but feel a chill on her back. She only heard Mu Lie slowly say, "I forgot to tell mother that a few days ago I also acknowledged Commander Qin as my adoptive father."

The smile on Yao Ji's face froze suddenly, and she remained speechless for a long time as she looked at Mu Lie's happy expression.

As if he didn't notice Yao Ji's expression, Mu Lie leaned back in his chair and said with a smile: "We will be able to go home soon. Haven't you ever thought about what to do with my godfather after you go back?" Originally, it was nothing. Mu Lie recognized each other as his godfather and godmother, but when they talked about it together, people couldn't help but blush. He rolled his eyes at Mu Lie helplessly and said: "Little kid, why do you care so much about other people's business?"

Mu Lie smiled and said, "Is it just a side job? I only have one stepmother and one stepfather, and I don't want to go back and find another one. Stepmother, don't you think so?"

Yao Ji raised the book in her hand and put it on Mu Lie's face, "Don't talk nonsense, be careful and don't get carried away. If you fail at the very end, you will be laughed at." Mu Lie touched his nose and realized that Yao Ji was right. The closer it was to the end, the more careful he had to be.

"General Mu." The voice of the guard came from outside the big tent. Mu Lie and Yao Ji looked at each other and stood up. Mu Yang had already walked in from outside. Seeing the book in Mu Lie's hand, he couldn't help but smile a little more. He reached out and patted Mu Lie's shoulder and said with a smile: "Lie'er is hardworking, but you don't have to work too hard." Mu Lie nodded silently and rolled his eyes in his heart. To be honest, this cheap father is really good to him, but it's a pity... Who made the Mu family offend His Royal Highness Prince Ding. If Mu Yang and the old Marquis Mu Yang finally knew that the grandson of the Mu family, whom they had loved and spoiled for many years, was just a fake, and a spy, I really don't know how angry these two people would be? Thinking of this, Mu Lie looked at Mu Yang with a little sympathy.

Mu Yang naturally could not understand the meaning of this look. He thought his son was just worried about his homework, so he smiled and said, "Silly boy, you have learned much more than the average eight or nine-year-old child. Don't push yourself too hard."

Mu Lie's face suddenly darkened. He had learned much more than an eight or nine-year-old child, because he was not an eight or nine-year-old child. Although it was convenient for him to go on missions, the fact that he had not grown much in the past few years was an untouchable pain in Mu Lie's heart.

The weather is cold, so let Mu Yang and Mu Yang Marquisate die.

Mu Yang sat down on a chair beside the couch. Yao Ji poured him a cup of hot tea from the table and asked with a smile, "Why do you have time to come here at this time?" The army had just arrived at the front line not far from the Mo family army. These days, Mu Yang and the old Marquis Mu Yang were busy with military affairs with Mo Jingli. Although Yao Ji and Mu Lie came to the army with Mu Yang, they hadn't seen each other for several days.

Mu Yang said, "The Mohist army, led by Prince Ding, has completely annihilated the Northern Rong army. Prince Ding has now returned to Feihong Pass to confront Lei Zhenting, and Lu Jinxian's army is also moving to the front line. I'm afraid I won't have time to take care of you these days, so I'll come back to see you when I'm free." Yao Ji smiled and said, "I will take good care of Lie'er, you don't have to worry about us."

Mu Yang nodded, took Yao Ji's hand and said with a smile: "That's good, you have been following us all the way, thank you for your hard work." Yao Ji lowered her eyes, smiled and said: "It's all my responsibility, why should I ask if it's hard or not?"

Mu Yang looked at Yao Ji's gentle and beautiful face, with a hint of relief and tenderness in his eyes. He held Yao Ji's hand and nodded, saying, "Okay, I'll go back first. You guys take good care of yourselves."

Yao Ji and Mu Lie stood up to see Mu Yang out, then turned back and sat down. Mu Lie frowned and said, "If Mu Yang doesn't come back, and we can't wander around outside anymore, how can we get information about the deployment of Mo Jingli's troops?"

Yao Ji smiled calmly and said, "Don't worry. Things will work out when the time comes. We'll just try to contact General Lu then." Mu Lie nodded. The princess did not ask them to get the defense map of Da Chu. There must be something more important to tell them. They just need to wait for news and provide some assistance to the Mohist Army when necessary.

In the central army tent of the Great Chu Army, because the emperor was leading the army in person, the specifications of the tent were naturally completely different from those of the usual army commanders, and it looked more spacious and magnificent. Even though the weather in the north was still severe and cold, the thick carpets from the Western Regions were laid out, and the fine silver charcoal was burning quietly, making the whole tent warm and comfortable.

But Mo Jingli's expression did not become mellow because of the warmth and comfort of the big tent, but became more sinister. The generals below lowered their heads in fear, not daring to look at the emperor who was high above them. The fact that he was the king of the world did not make Mo Jingli feel better. Since that night in Prince Li's mansion a year ago, the coldness around Mo Jingli was enough to make anyone stay away. People who didn't know didn't dare to ask, and the few people who knew didn't dare to say much. People only knew that the little emperor suddenly fell seriously ill and then died, and then Prince Li ascended the throne. Everything happened so fast that many people didn't have time to come to their senses. Prince Li had already ascended the throne with an absolutely strong attitude. But after ascending the throne, Mo Jingli's temper became more cold and weird than before, and his mood was unstable. As a king who had just ascended the throne, Mo Jingli was the first one who was not busy appeasing the court officials and the people, but was busy leading the army to war.

"Now that the Northern Rong army has been defeated, Mo Xiuyao will inevitably focus on the southern front. Now, Mo Xiuyao has sent Lu Jinxian to lead an army of 400,000 to fight against our Great Chu army. What do you think, my dear ministers?" Mo Jingli asked in a deep voice.

The generals looked at each other, no one dared to speak. Not only did the Northern Rong lose, but the entire army was annihilated. This could not help but make the generals of the Mohist Army feel a little chilly. Moreover, the Great Chu and the Xiling Alliance took advantage of the Mohist Army's battle with the Northern Rong to send troops, which was a bit guilty. Xiling and the Mohist Army were pure enemies, so naturally they would do everything they could. However, the Great Chu and the Mohist Army were still connected even if their bones were broken. King Li's actions would inevitably make the people and soldiers feel chilled.

"What? No one can say anything?" Mo Jingli narrowed his eyes and said in a cold voice.

"Your Majesty will make the final decision. We, the generals, will respectfully follow your orders." All the generals said in unison.

Mo Jingli snorted. How could he not know what these people were up to? He glanced at the crowd and set his eyes behind the old Marquis Muyang, and said in a deep voice, "Old Marquis Mu, tell me what you think?"

The old Marquis of Muyang stepped out immediately and reported respectfully, "Your Majesty, I think if it were only Lu Jinxian's 400,000 troops, it wouldn't be a big deal. But..."

"Just what?" Mo Jingli asked. Old Marquis Muyang said, "Just, Chujing still has Leng Huai's 200,000 troops. Leng Huai himself is also a rare general. When the northern army was pressing in, Leng Huai defended Zijing Pass alone for several months, which prevented the northern army of millions from crossing Zijing Pass. From this, it can be seen that this person should not be underestimated. In addition... I think... one of Prince Ding and Princess Ding will come. When the time comes..."

"Leng Huai... Mo Xiuyao, Ye Li?" Mo Jingli played with the jade ring on his hand and snorted coldly, "Leng Huai was deeply favored by the emperor, but he betrayed his country and defected to Prince Ding's Mansion. He deserves death! As for Prince Ding's Mansion... I'm afraid it was Ye Li who came this time, and she came at the right time..."

Listening to Mo Jingli's words, the generals silently complained in their hearts: Leng Huai was struggling to defend Zijing Pass alone, and King Li not only refused to provide assistance, but also deducted Leng Huai's military rations everywhere, and even took away the Yuanbao that should have been given to Leng Huai. If it weren't for the Mo family army, the grass on Leng Huai's grave would be so high. How could he say that he was deeply favored by the emperor? What's more, in order to defend Chujing, Leng Huai also lost a son. Mo Jingli's words were really unconvincing.

But Mo Jingli was the emperor, so naturally he had the final say. The generals below did not dare to speak out to refute his words. They just listened to his orders silently. Mo Jingli was unhappy, and waved his hand and said lightly: "Old Marquis Mu, Marquis Muyang, Lu Jinxian will be handed over to you. As for Princess Ding... I will handle it myself!" Mu Yang and his son hurriedly bowed and accepted the order, "I obey your order."

"Your Majesty, the Prince of Xiling Zhennan wants to see you." The soldier outside the door reported loudly. Mo Jingli frowned slightly and said, "Lei Tengfeng, what is he doing here?" The soldier replied, "The Prince of Zhennan only said that he was ordered by the King of Zhennan to see the emperor for important matters."

"Let him in." Mo Jingli ordered.

After a while, Lei Tengfeng was brought in. He looked at the generals in the tent and Mo Jingli sitting on the dragon chair, smiled faintly, bowed and said, "I am Lei Tengfeng, I have seen the King of Chu."

"Prince of Zhennan, please stand up." Mo Jingli narrowed his eyes and looked at Lei Tengfeng in front of him. Lei Tengfeng now was much calmer than when he first met him in Nanzhao. Even though Mo Jingli, who he was facing now, had become the emperor of Dachu, he was still able to be neither humble nor arrogant, and was calm and composed. What was even more rare was that his eyes had become extremely peaceful and stable, which was something that Lei Tengfeng did not have back then.

Mo Jingli stared at Lei Tengfeng for a long while before he asked leisurely, "What is the purpose of Xiling Zhennan Prince's visit?"

Lei Tengfeng smiled calmly and said, "Replying to the Emperor of Chu, my father heard that the Emperor of Chu had led his troops to the front line, so he ordered Tengfeng to come and greet him."

Hearing this, the veterans present couldn't help but look at Lei Tengfeng with a little more praise. When Lei Tengfeng, as the prince of Zhennan, went to Chujing to attend the wedding of Prince Ding, he was arrogant. Although he was not arrogant, he inevitably made people feel a little arrogant. But now Lei Tengfeng is not only much calmer than ten years ago, but also much calmer in his mentality. The King of Zhennan certainly didn't ask him to come to welcome Mo Jingli, but it was rare that he could lower his head.

Obviously, Lei Tengfeng's words made Mo Jingli feel happier, and his eyes looked at Lei Tengfeng with a little more warmth. Mo Jingli nodded and smiled, "Prince Zhennan is polite, please take a seat, my prince."

"Thank you, Emperor Chu." Lei Tengfeng spoke and laughed calmly, without any dissatisfaction or embarrassment that the person he looked down upon before was now superior to him.

After thanking him, Lei Tengfeng sat down in the first seat. When the guards served tea and left, Mo Jingli also waved away the generals, leaving behind Marquis Muyang and his son and several trusted generals. Mo Jingli then asked, "I heard that the prince of Zhennan conquered Wei City in one fell swoop, and I haven't congratulated the prince yet."

Lei Tengfeng smiled and said, "I am just lucky. I was trapped by Nan Hou and General Murong a few days ago and almost lost my life. If it weren't for my father's careful arrangements, Lei Tengfeng would no longer exist by now. I dare not take credit for it."

Mo Jingli smiled faintly and said nothing more, "The prince is here, does the King of Zhennan have any instructions?"

Lei Tengfeng said, "My father has told me to follow the orders of the Emperor Chu. However, I have received news on my way here that Princess Ding Ye Li has already joined Lu Jinxian's army. I am afraid that she will arrive at the front line at the same time as Lu Jinxian in the near future."

"Is Ye Li leading the Mo family army this time?" Mo Jingli asked with a frown.

Lei Tengfeng shook his head and said, "No, as far as I know, Princess Ding is serving as a military advisor."

Mo Jingli sneered and said, "She is flexible. Thank you for the news, Prince. I know." Lei Tengfeng frowned slightly and said, "I wonder what countermeasures Prince Li has?"

Mo Jingli smiled and said, "Don't worry, my lord. I have my own plan to deal with it. You just need to wait and see." Seeing that Mo Jingli didn't want to say more, Lei Tengfeng didn't show any concern and smiled calmly, "In that case, I will wait for good news."

Mo Jingli smiled proudly and said, "Of course." Looking at Mo Jingli in a bright yellow dragon robe and his arrogant look, Lei Tengfeng lowered his eyes lightly, with a barely perceptible sneer on his lips.