Wang Zhenshan's domineering power was clearly revealed at this moment. Saktu was okay, his smiling face was slightly stiff, but he recovered quickly.
On the contrary, the several lieutenants behind him were shocked. They knew Wang Zhenshan's reputation. He had been in charge of the two northwest states of Daliang for so many years. He was not a soft-hearted man, but a serious and ruthless man. Otherwise, how could he lead him into the battle? The powerful Daliang cavalry.
After so many years, I thought that as I grew older, I would be a little incompetent, but now it seems that they underestimated the Northwest Protector.
No one could see clearly how fast he drew his sword just now. He was already a lot older and still had such skill, especially when he was just talking.
No one dares to despise him in the slightest. If he does, he will end up like the dead lieutenant general.
The lieutenant general died, and it was his unlucky fault. Originally, he wanted to regain his face for Saktu and put it to the test, but he failed to regain his face and even risked his life.
Everyone looked at Wang Zhenshan without saying a word but with flashing eyes, and no one dared to speak out to stop him.
Saktu's face was calm, silently watching Wang Zhenshan swaggering about to leave. At this time, several lieutenants behind him looked at Saktu, as if they wanted to express something, but Saktu stopped him.
The lieutenant's face was tense, and his palm unconsciously rested on the handle of the knife at his waist. He looked at Wang Zhenshan who was gradually walking away, just as they were thinking over and over again whether they were ready to take action forcefully.
Suddenly, two teams of scouts came quickly from a distance.
The two teams of scouts belonged to Saktu and Wang Zhenshan respectively. The appearance of the scouts made the two men look startled and somewhat confused.
The scout came quickly, reported the news to the two, and then quickly stepped aside. From the faces of the two, it was obvious that two completely different expressions could be seen.
Wang Zhenshan's face was a little confused, but Saktu's face was full of smiles.
Saktu looked at Wang Zhenshan who was standing there and said with a smile, "Master Protector, I think you have to stay for a while for this negotiation, otherwise you will miss the meeting with the governor."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, I didn't expect that in the small Xujiaji, this alliance leader would be able to meet two great people from Great Liang. This is really my blessing."
Saktu's voice was loud, and everyone could feel the excitement of his words.
The news reported by the scouts from both sides was none other than that it was Su Qi'an who was leading the army towards this side.
Saktu was extremely concerned about the governor sent by the Great Liang court and the newly conferred Hundred Heads of Lords.
He had heard quite a lot about Su Qi'an's deeds in Daliang's southern and northern wars, especially when he heard that this hundred-headed lord was coming to the two northwest states, so his investigation could be described as detailed.
In this peace negotiation, in addition to wanting to meet Wang Zhenshan, Saktu also wanted to meet Baishouhou, but it was a pity that Wang Zhenshan failed to let him do so.
But who would have thought that Baishou Hou would come uninvited, which really gave Saktu a big surprise.
He knew that Wang Zhenshan would never leave easily after Su Qian's sudden arrival. In this way, he no longer had to prepare to pay a huge price to force Wang Zhenshan to stay.
Compared with Saktu's excitement, Wang Zhenshan's face was not so happy.
Before he left, he had left a letter to Su Qi'an, asking him to wait patiently for his return in the capital city. This peace negotiation did not require Su Qi'an to come forward, he could handle it all by himself.
The development of the matter was under his control. As he revealed himself, people like Saktu were shocked. He originally planned to leave calmly.
But Su Qi'an suddenly arrived, which puzzled Wang Zhenshan. Not only that, Su Qi'an was running non-stop, and there were only about a thousand people in his direct team beside him.
And his 30,000-strong army was not with him at all. Wang Zhenshan didn't even have to think about it. Most of this 30,000-strong army was stationed ten miles away in the rear. On the one hand, it was not to break the rules of the peace talks. On the other hand, in order to prevent If anything unexpected happens in Xujiaji, they can come to support as soon as possible.
This arrangement is correct, but the key depends on when. If the peace talks are with someone else, Wang Zhenshan will not say much.
But Saktu, the leader of the Huixie Kingdom, is not an ordinary person. Although he has not had much contact with him, he is able to rise up in such a short period of time. This person is definitely not a simple-minded person with well-developed limbs.
Although he looked naive, everything he did had a deep plan, including this peace negotiation. Wang Zhenshan was very suspicious that Saktu just wanted to keep him here, as if he was delaying time.
Although he didn't know why Saktu was like this, as long as he left in time and returned to the military town, with his many years of experience in guarding the northwest, he should be able to figure out Saktu's plan.
After some shock, I was finally able to leave, but at this moment, Su Qi'an stepped in again. Wasn't this a free gift?
He, Wang Zhenshan, is quite old. He has lived for such a long time. He has long put life and death aside and is prepared to die. But he can guarantee that before he dies, he will be able to use La Saktu as his backing. This is considered worthwhile. .
But Su Qi'an is different from him. He is young and has great achievements in battle. There will be many places in Da Liang that will need him in the future. If he fails here, then he will be Da Liang's sinner.
Wang Zhenshan's eyes flashed, and he had already made up his mind. If Saktu really attacked them, Wang Zhenshan would fight to the death to save Su Qi'an no matter what.
His eyes met those of several lieutenants. The lieutenants who had followed him for many years naturally understood what Wang Zhenshan meant. He nodded slightly, with a tense look on his face, ready to die at any time.
Under everyone's gaze, about a quarter of an hour later, Su Qi'an's figure appeared. Behind him was the direct team led by Tong Zhan. Everyone came on horseback in a mighty manner, giving people a very imposing feeling.
Tong Zhan said hello, and the direct team behind him also lined up in a line, keeping a certain distance from the old soldiers brought by Wang Zhenshan, while he and Su Qi'an came towards Wang Zhenshan.
After a while, the two of them got off their horses, panting and holding Wang Zhenshan's hand without saying anything.
Everyone could see that Su Qi'an was tired. He gasped for air and whispered softly.
"Water, water, water or no water."
The deputy general behind Wang Zhenshan stepped forward and handed the kettle on his waist to Su Qi'an. Su Qi'an took it and drank heavily. Saktu couldn't help laughing at this scene.
He chuckled and said, "This must be the famous Baishou Hou. I'm tired from the journey. Come on, come on, come and have a rest."
"Why don't you have any sharp eyesight? Quickly take out some of the rations that this alliance leader brought and prepare them for Governor Su."
The stunned lieutenant behind him nodded repeatedly, turned around and waved to the soldiers carrying backpacks in the distance.
After a while, the rations from the backpack were taken out and placed on the table of the thatched pavilion. These rations were some flour cakes and naan. In the northwest, these are the only things that are easy to preserve.
Su Qi'an took a rest, handed the kettle to Tong Zhan, called Wang Zhenshan, and then walked towards the grass pavilion.
Looking at these rations with interest, Saktu smiled when he saw this.
"I hope Governor Su will forgive me. The climate in the Western Region here is dry, and the only things that can be eaten are these coarse foods. Unlike the interior of Daliang, I heard that there are all kinds of delicacies, various cuisines, a pleasant climate, and suitable for living. Compared with , we are quite poor here."
"I really hope that one day I can go to the interior of Daliang. It will be a life worth living."
Su Qi'an sat down calmly and said with a smile, "Don't worry, as long as the leader of the Saktu Alliance is willing, there is no problem if he wants to visit the inland. However, I would rather that the leader of the Saktu Alliance can travel freely. Don’t be constrained by limitations.”
Su Qian was smiling, and everyone could see the strong threat in his words.
In response, Saktu didn't care at all, but smiled and echoed, "Haha, that's natural."
Seeing Su Qian unceremoniously picking up the noodle on the table and preparing to eat it, Saktu suddenly said with a smile.
"It seems that the rations we have here are in line with Warlord Su's taste. Warlord Su can eat with such confidence. Aren't you afraid that the leader of the alliance will tamper with the rations? For example, poison him?"
As soon as Saktu said these words, everyone on Wang Zhenshan's side except Su Qian's expression changed. Even Tong Zhan's calm eyes suddenly became sharp.
But Su Qian was very calm. He looked at the smiling Saktu and said with a smile, "Hey, my life is not worth much. If I am really poisoned to death, I can only say that I deserve it, but I can make a full meal before I die." It’s not a loss for a dead ghost.”
As he spoke, his hands did not stop. He tore the naan in his hands and drank the tea on the table. It felt so comfortable to do that.
Saktu looked at Su Qi'an seriously for a long time, then laughed and said, "Haha, I have long heard that Governor Su is generous and generous, and now it seems that he is really so."
"If a talent like Governor Su is really poisoned to death, this alliance leader will be very reluctant to bear it. Even if he dies, he cannot die in such a cowardly way. It is not in line with the conduct of the Governor."
Saying that, Saktu also picked up the noodle dishes on the table and ate them with Su Qi peacefully.
Su Qi'an drank the tea on the table and said with a smile, "That's not the case. After all, the governor came here in a hurry and almost never rested. He was afraid that he would miss the negotiation between the two sides. If he died like this, what would he do? What a shame.”
"Haha, you are right. What the Overseer said is reasonable. The Overseer is so persistent. This alliance leader was quite moved when he heard this."
The conversation between the two parties was relaxed and comfortable, and those who didn't know it thought they were old friends who hadn't seen each other for many years.
The lieutenants of both sides, as well as Wang Zhenshan, had strange expressions on their faces as they watched the two of them compliment each other.
After a simple meal, Su Qian burped and looked at Wang Zhenshan and Saktu.
"Since I'm not too late, let's do whatever comes to the negotiation. It just so happens that I'm here to listen."
"Haha, I disappoint Governor Su. Regarding the negotiation, both the Alliance Leader and the Protector have their own insistence, and they have reached a deadlock for the time being."
"If the Overseer is willing, let's put the negotiation aside for now. Let's talk about other things and relax. Maybe after the entertainment, some of the stalemates may be solved."
