In the mountain puppet army, Duke Jakunpatula, the lord of Buk State, came to the mountain puppet army to honor the promised land cession conditions. He glanced at the token of Tusa Fortress in his hand and was reluctant to hand it over to Shan Puppet Army. The puppet leader, Borzongbi, in Jakkunpatula's heart at this moment, the ancestral foundation is much more important than a fortress. If the green hills are left, he is not afraid of running out of firewood, and he doesn't have to worry about much at the moment.
Borzombi took the token with a smile, and after completing the handover procedures, he was ready to withdraw his troops and go back to receive the spoils of war.
Duke Jakkunpatula was furious when he thought that Bookbang's foundation was almost in jeopardy.
Seeing that the puppets were about to withdraw their troops, Jakkunpatula was moved in his heart and stepped forward to persuade General Borzongbi: "General, are you going to withdraw your troops and return home?"
Borzongbi nodded and said, "Yes! This general will return to his country soon to return his duty to his ancestors."
Jakkunpatula bowed his hands and said, "General, I have an idea. Since the general has come all the way, why not return to his country with greater military exploits?"
When Borzongbi heard this, his heart moved. He could indeed do business now if he went back. It was reasonable to achieve such a brilliant record. But if he made greater achievements, maybe his ancestors would directly take the newly acquired Taisha City. Confer several buildings to him as his own direct territory.
After much thought, Borzombi planned to ask Duke Tesha what his plans were before deciding whether to withdraw his troops.
Borzombi said: "Oh? May I ask what your great achievements are, the Duke?"
As soon as Jakkun Patula heard that there was a way out, he drew out his sword and wrote the number eighteen on the ground, and said: "General, if you help me destroy the Patula family in Kuli State, I will decide all the eighteen cities east of the river." If it is ceded to you Shanpuppet, or if it is ceded to your Boer family alone, then I am afraid that the influence and strength of your Boer family in Shanpupu country will be difficult to turn away from."
Borzombi smiled and said: "I have to say that the Duke is really prodigal. These eighteen cities have been ceded to us. What will your family have left? You, the Duke of Tesha, will really be called an empty title by then. Doesn’t it live up to its name?”
Jakkunpatula laughed and wrote lightly: "As for these eighteen cities, wherever they were lost, I will take them back from there. If I can destroy Kuli State, it will be enough to compensate me. The territory of Kuli State is extremely rich. It is known as the number one state in Taisha, and it is the famous and blessed land of Taisha. Naturally, it will cede land from him to compensate me. In this way, we both get what we need, and it is a win-win situation. What do you think?"
Bolzongbi was obviously a little moved when he heard this. When he thought about his ancestors, he could not take the lead in the expedition, so he said: "Your Majesty, the Duke, such a labor expedition is a serious matter. I have to ask my ancestors for instructions before I can give further advice." Please reply, if it is possible, we mountain puppets will join forces with the Duke to completely capture Curibon."
Hearing this, Jakkunpatula nodded and said, "Okay! That's very good. I'll hear your good news then, General."
Jakkunpatula walked out of the Shanpu military tent and looked up at the gray sky. He thought to himself that now he and the Shanpu were colluding, which basically confirmed the rumors that he secretly colluded with the Shanpu to cause the disastrous defeat on the Taisha front. The position of prime minister must be Can't keep it.
He sneered in his heart, it didn't matter now. As the prime minister of Taisha, he had sent letters to the capital of Taisha repeatedly, hoping that Emperor Taisha's central army could come to help him, or send an imperial envoy to mediate between the two sides. Conflict is okay, but after asking for help repeatedly, what awaits you is nothing? No news?
Now he understood clearly that Emperor Taisha's attitude was to just sit back and watch the nobles fight to the death and would never send troops to come to the rescue. Fortunately, he had given his heart and soul to make suggestions for his majesty and coaxed Emperor Changsheng away. Old thief, he is worse than a dog at the critical moment. The only way to survive now is to seek skin from the ambitious mountain puppets and tigers.
Jakkunpatula sneered and said: "You are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust..."
In the hall of Yucheng Castle, Borzombi handed over the army to the command of deputy general Borjak, and rushed back from the front line to Yucheng to report his work to the emperor in person.
Borzongbi said: "Ancestor, the Taisha Central Army has not recovered its strength since the last decisive battle between us and the Jin coalition. Now the Taisha Central Army only has less than 100,000 troops. They are all The combat effectiveness of those who have been hastily organized and trained after re-recruiting is not as good as the troops of the Taisha princes."
"Furthermore, Emperor Taisha is neither able to interfere with the current domestic situation, nor does he want to interfere. As for the former tribe that has swallowed up the three states of Taisha, although its strength has greatly increased on the surface, hundreds of thousands of troops are trapped in it and divided into guards. We are no longer able to move south, so it is not a problem for us to help Jakkunpatula send troops to kill Kulibang..."
After listening to Borzongbi's report, Mu Sheng walked around in circles a few times with his hands behind his back and said to the other elders participating in the imperial meeting: "What do you think?"
Bortas stepped forward and spoke: "The veteran is not worried that Zongbi can capture Kulibang. I think we should just stop when we are good. The current domestic situation in Taisha is that fighting without defeat is the best for us." In a good situation, people on both sides will beg us. If we directly send troops to help Book State completely destroy Kuri State, maybe Tesha will have no reason to fight among themselves, and they will most likely unite to fight against the outside world. , I think keeping Kuli Bang will be more useful to us, and we can also take advantage of the blood feud between Book Bang and Kuli Bang to profit from it."
Guest minister Guo Jue who participated in the imperial meeting also stepped forward and said: "Emperor Qizou, I agree with Bortas's analysis, especially if we destroy Kuli Bang, it is better for us to stand behind Bu Ke Bang and protect Jiakun Patu. La, the Kuli State has strong soldiers and horses, and is very wealthy. There is a blood feud between the two families. They will never let go of this easily. In this way, the Buk State will always be in need of us, and our puppets will always be able to Slowly encroaching on Taisha and increasing our strength under the banner of Book State will not easily arouse the hostility of Taisha against our mountain puppets."
Bortas said: "It makes sense. If we look too ugly, if Taisha regains its previous strength in time, I am afraid that they will raise an army to invade. Now that the former tribe has swallowed up the land of the three kingdoms of Taisha, I am afraid that we will have to eat it." If we don’t go around in circles, the Xi clan may have to come to our door to beg us.”
Mu Sheng nodded slightly and said, "Good! What you said makes sense."
Seeing that he did not support Bol Zongbi's proposal, Mu Sheng seemed a little disappointed, so he turned around and said: "Zongbi, you have done a great job in sending troops south this time. One of the cities donated by Buk Bang, I will make the decision and grant it to you." As your direct territory, you can choose it yourself when the time comes.”
When Bor Zongbi heard this, he was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, ancestor, for the reward. Zongbi will die because of my ancestor."
Mu Sheng waved his hand and said: "Okay, as long as you work sincerely, don't hesitate to reward, send orders to the front line, withdraw the troops and return home."
"I have the order." After saying that, Borzongbi turned around and went to the front line...
A few days later, in the castle hall, Goli State Lord Potuchi Jiakun took the third princess Kaya Melina to pay homage to the Lord of the Mountain Puppet. Kaya Melina was a first-time mother, holding a baby in her arms, with a smile on her face. With a satisfied smile. Their family looked happy and happy, and Potuchi Jiakun even teased the child in the princess's arms with a smile on his face.
After a while, the palace door of the hall opened wide, and the waiter shouted: "The emperor has arrived."
When the Potuchigakun family saw the emperor coming, they all stepped forward and bowed.
Mu Sheng waved his hand and said: "You are all excused."
When Potuchi Jiakun saw the emperor arriving, he stepped forward to protect his chest and saluted: "See you, emperor, today we and my wife are specially here to bid farewell to you."
Kaya Melina stepped forward and knelt down, with a look of gratitude on her face, and said, "Thank you so much, Emperor, for helping us two. Your great kindness will never be forgotten by Lina."
Mu Sheng looked at the beautiful young woman in front of him and felt a little regretful in his heart. Why did he give her away in the first place? Forget it, if it weren’t for her, there would be no way to win over Potuchigakun, Duke of Golibang, and there wouldn’t be the great situation that Shan Puppet has now…
Mu Sheng nodded and said with a smile: "It's okay. The relationship between you two is as strong as gold. I also feel it in my heart, so I intend to help you two misfortune couple."
Mu Sheng turned to Potuchi Jiakun and said, "What? The Duke actually came to Yucheng to pick you up in person. Are you afraid that I won't fulfill my promise?"
Potuchi Jiakun said with a smile: "No, how could this junior not believe your promise? I'm just worried about Princess Lina's safety along the way, so I came here to protect her."
Kaya Melina looked at her husband beside her, her happy eyes could not be hidden.
Mu Sheng looked at the little life in the princess's arms, with its big pure eyes and cute baby with pink makeup. His heart moved. He remembered how resentful the beauties around him were against him. Now that he had settled down, he should also have a child. .
Mu Sheng said: "Very good, then I will not send you away far away. It will be a troublesome thing for you to stay in Yucheng if someone is aware of it. It would be good to return home as soon as possible. There is one more thing, Kayameli Na, you can no longer be called by this name from now on. From the moment you leave Yucheng today, you can no longer be the princess of Taisha. You are already dead, do you understand?"
Of course, Kaya Melina understood the stakes. Her expression became very sad and she said: "Don't worry, Emperor, I have changed my name. From now on, there will be no Princess Lina in Tesha. I I am just a concubine beside my husband. As long as I can stay with Qi Jiakun, I can give up everything."
After hearing this, Mu Sheng was also moved by his true feelings for the two of them, and said: "Kaya Melina, the Duke and I still have something to say, so you should step aside for now."
After hearing this, Kaya Melina glanced at her husband beside her with some worry. Potuchijiakun nodded to her to reassure her, and Kaya Melina went out with her child in her arms.
Nowadays, Potuchi Jiakun is quite murderous. Mu Sheng praised him: "Master Qi Jiakun, you have done a good job. If you were not a minister of Taisha, I sincerely hope that you can come and work here. From today on, we are afraid we will have to go our separate ways..."
Mu Sheng knew very well that once Kaya Melina and her son were no longer in his hands, Potuchi Jiakun would definitely not follow his orders. However, Jun Wuxi said that if he said he should be released, he must be released. Using one method to hold others hostage for a lifetime may even be self-defeating if not done well. Sometimes you have to give up when things get better.
Potuchi Jiakun bowed and said: "There is no banquet in the world that lasts forever. With your great emperor's civil and martial arts, maybe we will meet again."
Mu Sheng nodded slightly and asked: "I don't know something. Was it really Jakun Patula who poisoned the old Duke Palmigatakuba to death? As far as I know, his character shouldn't make him do this. , you Taisha nobles shouldn’t do things so neatly? I always feel that there is something hidden in this.”
The corner of Potuchi Jiakun's mouth twitched slightly and said: "Report to the Emperor, your guess is correct. There is indeed a hidden meaning in this matter. If there is no deep hatred between us Taisha nobles, we really will not do things too far. In fact, the north and the south After the decisive battle of the alliance, Taisha Prime Minister Jakkun Patula was defeated and privately sent people to negotiate for peace, handed over a letter of surrender, and stated that he would resign as Taisha Prime Minister and abdicate in favor of others."
"Pamija Takuba also agreed to Jiakun Patula's request to surrender, and originally planned to withdraw his troops. If Pamija Takuba withdraws his troops, then your plan will be in vain. Since I can't convince Pamija Takuba, If Jattakuba goes north to fight, then he can only persuade his son Kunraman to go north to fight..."
Mu Sheng suddenly said: "I see, I really underestimated your determination. Did you poison the commander of the Southern Army, Pamija Takouba?"
Potuchijiakun was silent when he heard this, which was regarded as acquiescence.
Mu Sheng looked at him and smiled and said: "You have great potential. I am optimistic about you. I am afraid that your presence will be indispensable in the Taisha political arena in the future."
Hearing this, Potuchi Jiakun sighed: "Your Majesty, you are so grateful. What I do is only for one person. Princess Lina can give up everything for me, and I can also give up everything for her. But I still have to thank you for your willingness." If there is nothing else to do for the two of us, I will retire..."
When Mu Sheng saw Potuchi Jiakun's leaving figure, his heart moved. This person's only weakness, Princess Lina, has returned to him. She may also be a strong enemy when they meet in the future!
