Both Balhu and Nangong Jin looked at Xi Yuelei at the same time, and shook their heads slightly, indicating that Xi Yuelei could not agree to Gao Lizhu's request.
Xi Yuelei had his own ideas; the written agreement was just for show.
Let Goryeo-ju lead the vanguard; whether she's blown up by lightning or they manage to capture Anyang City, it doesn't matter.
Regardless of the outcome, he had a hundred ways to win over Princess Anyang.
"Alright, let's put it in writing, with Brother Gao serving as the vanguard."
Upon hearing this, Nangong Jin trembled with anger and couldn't help but shout, "No, I disagree! Whoever enters Anyang first will get Princess Anyang, and my Southern Frontier Kingdom is willing to be at the forefront and risk our lives!"
“That’s right. Since we’ve signed a treaty, we should treat everyone equally. For Princess Anyang’s sake, our Northern Barbarian Kingdom is willing to be the vanguard.” Bargu couldn’t hold back any longer and spoke his true thoughts.
Seeing that she had achieved her goal, Gao Lizhu smiled slightly, a faint smile appearing on her lips, and said nothing more.
Xi Yuelei was immediately speechless; he hadn't expected Balhu and Nangong Jin to get involved.
These two clueless idiots, who can't even tell who's better than them, are just making things worse!
They're even scrambling to go and die; it seems none of them have a good conscience.
Fine, since they're up to no good, then don't blame him for being ruthless.
Xi Yue Lei smiled slightly, “In that case, the three of you will form a vanguard to attack Anyang, and my Xi Yue army will cheer you on from the rear.”
Upon hearing this, Bargu was the first to object, "No, if we're going to fight, we should fight separately. What kind of nonsense is this, mixing us together!"
Nangong Jin quickly chimed in, "Yes, General Ba is absolutely right. Since we've put it in writing, let's each fight our own battles. Whoever has the ability to conquer Anyang first will get Princess Anyang."
Xi Yuelei frowned, his face darkening. "Anyang is so close, how do you plan to split up and fight?"
Gao Lizhu narrowed her eyes, looking at Nangong Jin and Balhu with great interest. "Yes, tell me, what's your strategy?"
"You decide how to fight, of course you fight your way and I'll fight mine." Bargu glared at Gao Lizhu with annoyance. "Don't forget, there are three routes from here to Anyang. We'll each choose a road. Whether it's a trap or a thunder array, once we've chosen, we'll charge forward bravely and risk our lives. Whoever reaches the walls of Anyang first and breaches the city will have Princess Anyang."
"Good, this is a good idea, let's do it!" Nangong Jin perked up. He knew that before he left, his father had promised him that as long as he brought Princess Anyang back to the Southern Frontier safely, he would immediately pass the throne to him.
Xi Yuelei glanced at the group disdainfully and snorted coldly, "Since you have such plans, then I will begin to divide my troops and assign generals. Don't try to desert when you encounter difficulties. If you do, don't blame me for being ruthless and punishing you according to military law! Balhu, listen to my command, you will advance from the east and attack Anyang..."
"Wait a minute." Before Xi Yuelei could begin issuing orders, Balhu interrupted, "Brother Xi Yue, don't rush to assign routes. Shouldn't we draw up a written agreement first?"
Nangong Jin nodded repeatedly, "General Ba is absolutely right. Words are no proof. Let's put it in writing to avoid unnecessary trouble. Let's write a document, have everyone sign and affix their seals, and that will be more credible."
Gao Lizhu was just waiting for them to say that, and she quickly chimed in, "That makes sense. As the saying goes, 'Words are like the wind, but pen and paper can prove everything.' Empty words are meaningless without proof. Only written words can serve as evidence. Anyone who dares to go back on their word in the future will be struck by lightning!"
Xi Yuelei's heart clenched. These shameless scoundrels, blinded by greed and ungrateful for profit...
They spout platitudes about benevolence and morality, but the moment they see a profit, their true colors are revealed.
Once you sign a document, it means you agree to its contents and it becomes legally binding.
What should we do now? If they weren't killed in the explosion, Princess Anyang would be in their hands.
But if this document hadn't been written, probably not a single one would have been willing to go and die.
This matter requires careful consideration; we must not allow Princess Anyang to fall into the hands of another country.
The four-nation alliance appears harmonious on the surface, but in reality, it has been a facade from the very beginning.
Now that Anyang is within reach, it has come to a point where we must fight to the death.
We must fight for what we deserve; the time has come for each nation to demonstrate its strength.
Having made up his mind, his face darkened, and he spoke sternly.
"Alright, since you all agree to establish a four-nation agreement, then I, Xi Yueguo, cannot remain a coward in the rear."
Let's all use our unique abilities, like the Eight Immortals crossing the sea.
Each side will choose their preferred route to attack Anyang. Whoever reaches the city first and breaches its walls will have Princess Anyang, who brings prosperity and peace to the nation, as their own.
As soon as Xi Yuelei finished speaking, Balhu shouted, "Alright, it's settled then. I'll choose the eastern route to attack Anyang."
"I choose the west." Nangong Jin also quickly made his choice.
Seeing this, Gao Lizhu felt contempt. These two cunning and shrewish people, they've got some crooked ideas! They'll have their day!
Since there are horse traps and lightning strikes on the middle road, the other two roads will also be full of ambushes. You can just wait to die!
He pondered to himself, "The Western Moon Kingdom commands an army of 200,000, while the Northern Barbarian Kingdom and the Southern Frontier have a combined force of 250,000."
The Gaoluo Kingdom has only 50,000 troops. It would be better to let them charge ahead while I guard the rear. By the time they attack Anyang, most of their hundreds of thousands of troops will be dead.
At that time, his elite troops had not lost a single one, and he could suppress them without lifting a finger. Princess Anyang would have been within his grasp.
Gao Lizhu was secretly pleased with herself. Pointing to the route on the map, she said, "Since you've all made your choices, I'll take the middle route."
Upon hearing this, Xi Yue Lei suddenly stood up. "Wait a minute, all of you. You've given me three options. Who am I supposed to fight? We need to redistribute the options."
"Oh dear~ I really shouldn't have forgotten about Brother Xiyue." Gao Lizhu pretended to be magnanimous. "Since Brother Xiyue has no way to go, then I will give you the middle road and I will guard the rear."
"Go away and don't say a word!" Xi Yuelei glared at him without any appreciation.
It's understandable to learn from a fall and suffer a loss once, but to repeatedly fall for the same trick is foolish and idiotic.
We just passed through the Horse Pit and the Thunder Formation, where we suffered heavy casualties. We absolutely cannot go back to die.
Seeing that he remained silent, Bargut grew impatient. "Brother Xiyue, there are only three roads in total. How are we four countries supposed to divide them? Why don't you Xiyue Kingdom just stay in the rear and guard the main camp?"
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