Kill me?! Zhao Kangning's abrupt words immediately gave Lin Wanrong a fright.
The dim light of the fire reflected off the surface of the water. Amidst the rippling waves, the bonfire swayed back and forth. All was silent, only the crackling of the firewood could be heard. Zhao Kangning and the beautiful Turkic man sat facing each other, occasionally lowering their heads as they respectfully listened to the other's words. Only when Lin San was mentioned did the young prince suddenly raise his head and clench his teeth, wanting nothing more than to devour him raw.
Lin Wanrong hid herself under a clump of floating aquatic plants. She was only about forty, fifty feet away from Zhao Kangning and Zhang Wuji. The Turks were not prepared for anyone to sneak into the water to eavesdrop, and with the dim light, they could not see anything other than the faint water plants.
The bright light of the fire illuminated Zhao Kangning's handsome face. He was anxiously looking at the handsome Turkic man, hoping for a praising answer. The former imperial grandson had fallen to the point where he had to rely on the Hu to survive, forsaking even his ancestors. It was truly lamentable. Lin Wanrong snorted inwardly, full of disdain for this young prince.
The young Turkic man laughed heartily: "The Lin San you speak of, is he the Prince Consort of China's Princess Nichang, that Chinese who burned down Bayanhaote a few days ago?!"
This Hu's Chinese language was rather stiff, but fortunately, Lin Wanrong had traveled extensively and had heard all kinds of dialects. Listening carefully, he did not find it difficult to understand.
"Yes, that's him." Zhao Kangning viciously said: "This person is ignorant and incompetent, gluttonous and lazy, bullying people and committing all sorts of crimes. He is the most notorious scoundrel in China. His hands are stained with the blood of countless people, and the crimes he has committed are too numerous to list. The people of China hate him to the bone, and it can be said that everyone has the right to punish him. "
Damn your ancestors! Lin Wanrong almost jumped out and cursed. I originally thought that I was the most shameless person in the world, but after seeing this little prince's words and actions today, I realized that I was too kind. You're clearly the one who did the evil thing, but you're pouring a basin of dirty water on my head. I curse you to have hemorrhoids on the top of your head and to have a flower under your feet.
The Hu leader glanced at Zhao Kangning and snorted disdainfully. "Even Princess Nichang's son-in-law is such a scoundrel. Young Prince, all of you Chinese people are really bad to the core. Hahahaha! "
The Turkic man laughed heartily. The attendants around him also laughed proudly and unscrupulously. He looked at Zhao Kangning with disdain and contempt.
The young prince's face turned pale, but he could not refute. He could only grit his teeth and laughed dryly, "Right Prince is right. This Lin San relied on swindling and flowery words to win the trust of China's incapable ruler and become the son-in-law of China. In terms of ability, he can't even compare to a three-year-old child. To tell the truth, in the whole of China, Lin San is the worst! "
Right Prince?! He heard Zhao Kangning's words. Lin Wanrong was so shocked that his face changed. He did not even have the time to care about the other party's slander.
Tu Suozuo? This young man is actually the famous Turkic Right Prince Tu Suozuo? He is actually such a young and handsome Turkic man?! Damn it. I always thought that the one surnamed Tu is the same as Lu Dongzan. They both have a full beard!
This shock was truly incredible. He hurriedly raised his eyes. He sized up this Turkic Right Prince.
Tu Suozuo looks to be around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. He has thick eyebrows and big eyes. His nose bridge is high, his body is strong and his aura is imposing. His eyes are bright and clear. He is a handsome Turkic man through and through! In the past, he only heard that the Turkic Left Prince and Right Prince did not get along. The tribes have been fighting for many years. But he never thought to ask about their ages. It is really the death of experience.
Tu Suozuo laughed a few times. His face gradually turned cold. "In the hundreds of years since the founding of China, the only person who can lead an army into the grasslands, burn Bayanhaote, slaughter several of our tribes and retreat unscathed is this Lin. You say that Lin San is not capable, but our army has repeatedly lost to him in the grasslands. If that is the case, doesn't it mean that the Turkic people are even less capable?! Young Prince. How dare you! "
Zhao Kangning was stunned, cold sweat dripping down his forehead. He hurriedly waved his hands and said, "Lord Right Prince, you misunderstand, I did not mean that. Lin San's forte lay in crafty plots and backstabbing. The Turkic people occasionally fail because he is too treacherous and vicious. Moreover, most of the people who were defeated by him were the Left Prince's men. You, the Right Prince, have not made a move yet. I believe that the Khan will definitely see this. "
Tu Suozuo laughed heartily. He tore off a leg of lamb from the golden roast lamb and handed it to the frightened Zhao Kangning without even wiping off the grease. "Young Prince, please don't mind him. Tu Suozuo was just joking with you. I have also heard of the hatred between you and Lin San. Not only did he capture your father, but he also stole your woman. This is a great humiliation to him. If I were you, I would definitely kill him. "
As Tu Suozuo spoke, he patted Zhao Kangning's shoulder with his greasy hand as a form of comfort. The young prince's face turned pale. He respectfully cupped his fists and bowed. He said gratefully, "Kangning cannot thank Lord Right Prince enough for your love and concern."
Lin Wanrong secretly gritted his teeth. Was Zhao Kangning's bones born soft? Bowing and groveling in front of the Hu was a disgrace to his China blood.
Seeing Zhao Kangning's terrified expression, the Turkic Right Prince nodded. He said with a smile, "Young Prince, did you call me to Lake Wu today just to talk about this? You didn't have to come so far. Can't we just talk in Kizil? "
Zhao Kangning looked around and hurriedly said in a low voice, "I invited Lord Right Prince here because I have something important to tell you. The royal court is guarded by Imperial Preceptor Lu Dongzan. It is inconvenient for Kangning. Moreover, there are many people here. If word gets out, it will not be good for Lord Right Prince. "
The young prince spoke mysteriously. Tu Suozuo's curiosity was piqued. He said, "It is inconvenient to discuss in the royal court? Young Prince, tell me, what is it about? "
Zhao Kangning gritted his teeth. "A few days ago, Kangning followed your clan's 20,000 cavalry to Bayanhaote. Lord should know about this, right?"
Hearing this, Lin Wanrong's mind suddenly lit up. It turned out that among the twenty thousand Turks who rushed to Bayanhaote's aid that day, Zhao Kangning was one of them. No wonder these Hu had become cunning.
"I have." Tu Suozuo nodded without hesitation. "I heard that you went to Wuyuan. Why, does this have anything to do with me?! "
The young prince said solemnly, "Of course, Kangning's matter has nothing to do with Lord. However, Lord should have heard about the Left Prince Badru."
"Badru?!" Even the calm Turkic Right Prince's expression changed. "What's wrong with him?!"
The Turks were indeed rather straightforward in nature. Just by looking at Tu Suozuo's expression, one could tell that there was enmity between him and Badru. This was probably the result of the internal strife between the various clans of the Turks.
Seeing that the Right Prince was so shocked, Zhao Kangning immediately became energetic. "Sir, "Lord, you must have heard about Badru's defeat at the front line. He attacked Mount Helan and was defeated many times. I'm afraid he lost more than 100,000 Turkic cavalry. I heard that most of the 100,000 cavalrymen who were injured were warriors from your clan! "
"Nonsense!" Tu Suozuo glared at him sternly. "The report from State Preceptor Lu Dongzan said that both my clan and Badru's clan suffered casualties. The Turks lost 50,000 men while China lost more than 100,000 men. You dare to lie to me?! "
His eyes flashed and he exuded an imposing aura. Zhao Kangning hurriedly retreated a few steps in fright and hurriedly said, "Perhaps Kangning's knowledge of the number of casualties is wrong. But Lord, please think about it. If you were at the front line, how would the report be written? Badru was fighting at the front line. Can you believe that he would treat the warriors of the two clans fairly?! "
Lin Wanrong sucked in a breath of cold air. This brat was clearly trying to sow discord between the Turkic Right and Left Princes. Yet, he still wanted to say something, causing one's imagination to run wild. This was the typical face of a treacherous official. Damn it, could he be a spy sent by the old master to the Turks?!
He swam in the water a few times and couldn't help but chuckle sinisterly. Suddenly, he felt an itch in his nose, as if there was a faint fragrance wafting past. This fragrance was very strange. Other than the pleasant smell, there was also a faint spicy smell.
"Little Xu, do you smell it?!" Lin Wanrong patted Xu Zhen who was beside him.
Xu Zhen hurriedly shook the water droplets off his face and whispered, "General. What do you smell?! "
Lin Wanrong moved closer to the water plants beside him and sniffed a few times. The fragrance seemed to have gradually dissipated. When he sniffed again, there was not much of a smell. Strange! He pondered for a while but could not figure it out. He could only shake his head helplessly.
On the other side, Tusozzo thought for a while and his expression was no longer as good as before. "Do you have any evidence to support your claim?!"
Zhao Kangning shook his head. He said bitterly, "I'm an outsider. Everyone is wary of me. What evidence can I obtain? However, more than 300,000 Turkic cavalrymen could not take down Mount Helan. Not only that, Lin San even burned Bayanhaote and killed his way into the grasslands. Lord, don't you think it's strange? Is this the true strength of the nobles? "
"Hmph." A cold glint flashed across Tusozzo's eyes. "Are you suspecting that Badru is secretly in contact with the Chinese? That's impossible. We are the sacred and invincible Turkic, not Chinese!! "
This merciless mockery made Zhao Kangning's face turn pale. He laughed and said, "Lord is right. The Left Prince would never collude with the Chinese, but no one can guarantee that he has no selfish motives. Currently, 300,000 Turkic cavalrymen are stationed at the border between the desert and the grasslands, but the Left Prince has asked State Preceptor Lu Dongzan to transfer another 100,000 men to reinforce the frontline. Forgive me for being blunt, 400,000 soldiers are under Badru's control. He can use the advantage of the war to preserve the Left Prince's strength and let the warriors of the Right Prince's clan die on the battlefield. That's a piece of cake. If this is true, the strength of the Right Prince's clan will be greatly damaged. Who can you reason with, Lord? "
Hearing his provocation, Lin Wanrong was shocked. 'Damn it, I really didn't know that this little prince is a hundred times better at stirring up trouble than me. He's practically a natural-born spy.'
While he was thinking, the faint fragrance drifted over from the water and seemed to be getting stronger. Lin Wanrong glanced at the surface of the lake. The water was as calm as a mirror. Occasionally, a few flowers and plants would float on the surface.
Tusozzo's face darkened and he fell silent. Zhao Kangning was overjoyed and said, "Badru has been defeated in consecutive battles and has used the excuse of a lack of rations to retreat to the grasslands. Xu Zhiqing has also stationed her troops in Wuyuan and avoided battle. The frontline seems tense, but there's a suspicion that they have reached some kind of tacit understanding. I also heard that when State Preceptor Lu Dongzan was on a diplomatic mission to China, he was on good terms with Lin San. The two of them called each other brothers, drank wine, visited prostitutes, and had a lot of fun. Rumor has it that the traitor with the surname Lin had once sent China's newest Fark cannon to Lu Dongzan. It was only later because of the incompetent ruler's obstruction that it was not carried out. Lord Right Prince, one must not have the intention to harm others, but one must always be vigilant — "
"Pa!" Tu Suozuo stood up, kicked the fat sheep on the wooden frame, and pointed at the young prince's nose. He pointed at the little prince's nose and said angrily, "Badru and Lu Dongzan are definitely not as despicable as you think. Chinese, what are your intentions in trying to sow discord between us?! "
Zhao Kangning hurriedly jumped up. "Lord, please calm down. I am only thinking about the Right Prince. I have no intention of sowing discord. "
"No sowing discord?!" Tusozzo looked at him with a sneer. "You greedy China people, every word you say has an ulterior motive. What are you trying to do? "
Zhao Kangning gritted his teeth and gathered his courage to say, "What Kangning said just now is absolutely true. Lord, please be on guard against Badru's soft knife. Of course. I do have some selfish motives. Kangning swore that he would kill his way back to China in his lifetime and personally take the heads of Lin San and the incapable ruler to avenge my royal father. On one hand, Badru is using underhanded means to eliminate dissidents. On the other hand, he is passively fighting and is unable to attack. It has been more than a month, but he has not even taken down Mount Helan, not to mention leading the army to the Central Plains. Only by replacing Badru and asking the Right Prince to lead the army can the Turks achieve a great victory. Say another inappropriate word. Lord, if you want to chase Badru away and let the Right Prince and your people enjoy the unique glory of the Turks, this is the best time! "
"What best time?!" Tusozzo's eyes flashed.
"Badru has been defeated again and again, and there are already many complaints among the various tribes. As long as the Right Prince makes a rallying cry and joins everyone to denounce Badru in front of the Khagan, the Khagan will not protect him. Removing Badru is equivalent to suppressing his tribe. Then, Lord, you will lead the army into the Central Plains and sweep everything before you. Under such circumstances, Badru will no longer have a chance to make a comeback. From then on, the Turks will only have the Right Prince, not the Left Prince. "
Zhao Kangning was indeed worthy of being the heir of the China royal family. He was well-versed in the theory of scheming and using it to fool the Turks, even Lin Wanrong was beginning to admire him.
Tusozzo paced slightly, and his deep blue eyes flickered. He seemed to be tempted.
Zhao Kangning became more and more pleased with himself. He hurriedly caught up to him and said with a fawning smile, "This is the best time. As long as Lord raises his arm and calls for help, there will definitely be many who will respond. In addition, when I left China, my father left behind a treasure trove. I, Kangning, am willing to gift the Right Prince five hundred thousand taels of silver as a token of my sincerity. "
"Five hundred thousand taels of silver?!" Tusozzo was shocked, and a deep glint flashed across his eyes. There was probably no one in the entire Turkic Khaganate who had seen so much silver.
"That's right, five hundred thousand taels of silver!" Zhao Kangning gleefully raised five fingers and said, "In addition, as long as Lord leads the army south and recovers China, Kangning will offer ten more cities to the Turkic Khaganate and sign an alliance that will last for generations!"
You took my money, then hired the Hu to occupy my land and kill me. You son of a b * tch! Lin Wanrong was so angry that his lungs were about to explode. If not for the fact that this was not the right time to make a move, he would have already shot Zhao Kangning.
"It smells so good!" Xu Zhen, who was hiding beside him, suddenly sneezed and quickly dived into the water. It took him a long time to surface.
Lin Wanrong's eyes widened. "Little Xu, you smell it too?!"
As he spoke, the rich fragrance gradually thickened. It slowly spread out along the surface of the lake. Lin Wanrong looked around, and his gaze fell on the few bunches of flowers that were gradually approaching him. Yu Jia's charming smile slowly appeared before his eyes …
Tusozzo did not speak for a long time, but it was clear that he was tempted. Zhao Kangning chuckled and said, "With this five hundred thousand taels of silver, Lord, you can do whatever you want. If the Khaganate is disobedient, you can depose him and do it yourself … "
Before he could finish speaking, there was a crisp slap. There was a bright red whip mark on the young prince's face. It was a frightening sight.
Tusozzo held the horsewhip in his hand and flew into a rage. "You son of a b * tch, how dare you disrespect the Khaganate! Do you think the Turkic Khaganate is like your China? Tusozzo has never trusted you treacherous, despicable, and shameless China people! "
A thick green scar hung on his cheek, and his handsome face instantly twisted. Zhao Kangning's face alternated between red and white. He hurriedly lowered his head and gritted his teeth. However, he did not dare to make any strange movements.
"China cowards!" Tusozzo folded the horsewhip and smashed it on his palm. He did not even look at Zhao Kangning. He tilted his head and snorted disdainfully.
A faint fragrance wafted from the water and slowly drifted into the tent. Tusozzo took a few whiffs, and his expression immediately changed.
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