The Chu kingdom is the no. 1 country on the Qian Long continent. The masters of the Qin clan and the Shangguan clan of the 4 big clans are in a secluded small courtyard.
Qin De is sitting beside a stone table with a calm expression. Xu Yuan is also standing on one side, waiting calmly.
"Ha-ha … brother Qin De, long time no see." An old man with silver-white hair walks over in large strides. This old man unexpectedly has golden earrings on his ears. His eyes are very gloomy but at the moment they are full of enthusiasm.
Qin De stands up and points to one side, saying smilingly: "Brother Shangguan, please sit down."
Shangguan Hong, the Chu kingdom's North Vanquishing Prince, controls the 2 Northern region counties. At the moment there are only 4 people in the courtyard, namely Qin De and Xu Yuan. The other 2 are Shangguan Hong and his subordinate Zhuang Jun. Outside the courtyard, however, there are a large number of experts on guard in secret.
"Brother Qin De, why did you come to see me this time?" Shang Guan Hong tidied her silver hair before sitting down. Clearly, Shang Guan Hong cared a lot about her hair. His subordinate Zhuang Jun is standing behind him.
Qin De says smilingly: "I won't beat around the bush either. Help me and we'll seize the Chu kingdom together."
Shangguan Hong is startled. He did not expect Qin De to be so straightforward even though he has already guessed why Qin De wants to meet him in secret this time. Shangguan Hong then gives a hollow laugh: "This, brother Qin De, don't joke about it. I'll lose my head. I can pretend I've never heard about this."
Qin De slowly shakes his head and says: "I'm asking you, will you do it or not?"
Shangguan Hong, however, does not answer. Only after being silent for a long time does he raise his head and ask: "Even if we join hands, how sure are you?"
"80%!" Qin De says indifferently.
Shangguan Hong, however, bursts out laughing and says: "Brother Qin De, don't fool me. The Mu clan has 600,000 troops and the 4 Western region counties have 800,000 troops. In total, there are 1,400,000 troops. My 2 Northern region counties only have 400,000 troops in total while yours only has 600,000. How can you be 80% sure? "
"If I want to destroy the Xiang clan, I'll need more than just 600,000 troops." Qin De says with a smile.
Shangguan Hong narrows his eyes: "Oh? It seems brother Qin De also has quite a few troops in secret. But the Xiang clan and the Mu clan together have 1.4 million troops. How many troops do you have in secret? I dare say you're 80% sure. Moreover, if you have a lot of troops in secret, how can you evade the Xiang clan's investigation? "Shangguan Hong obviously doesn't believe this at all.
"There are still two hundred thousand in secret." Qin De says with a smile, "In total, there are only 800,000 soldiers. My Fierce Tiger Corps only has 50,000 soldiers, but their real attacking power is comparable to that of 200,000-300,000 soldiers."
Shangguan Hong's eyes lit up.
Of course he knows how formidable the Fierce Tiger Corps is. After calculating for a while, he says with a smile: "Indeed, if we only talk about army quality, the army of your 3 Eastern region counties is the strongest. If there was really 200,000 hidden in the dark, there was still some hope. But as far as I know, the bandits in the Black Water Mountain Range still need your 200,000 troops to intimidate them. Otherwise, the bandits of the Black Water Mountain Range will wreak havoc in the three Eastern region counties and mess up your nest. "
However, Qin De said indifferently, "There is no need to worry about this. They are just some bandits. Although the Black Water Mountain Range is extremely vast and it is extremely difficult to exterminate them, the Black Water Mountain Range is extremely large. However, the bandits of the Black Water Mountain Range were only bandits. As long as we have a discussion and give them some benefits, they will settle down. "
Qin De's eyes suddenly brighten: "Then my army can definitely attack. You should know that my 3 Eastern region counties are right next to the Wilderness. My army often trains in the Wilderness and attacks the demonic beasts of the Wilderness. They are definitely not comparable to the 4 Western region counties, which have not fought for decades or even 100 years."
Qin De is very confident.
Shangguan Hong, however, nods affirmatively.
Indeed, the 4 great clans each have their own army. However, in terms of fighting power, the army of the 3 Eastern region counties is definitely the strongest. This is because the headquarters of the 3 Eastern region counties are right on the border of the Wilderness and they often fight ferocious beasts of the Wilderness.
However, the armies of the Xiang, Mu and Shangguan clans have not fought for decades or even 100 years.
Shangguan Hong keeps thinking in his mind. After a while, he raises his head and says: "Then what benefits do I get? How can you guarantee that you won't kill me after destroying the Xiang clan? "
Qin De says with a smile: "It's very simple. The 2 counties of the 4 Western region counties right next to the ocean in the north will belong to you. Together with your original 2 counties, you will have 4 counties in total. These 4 counties are all close to each other and their backs are against the ocean. With these 4 counties and the ocean as your back, you won't be afraid that I'll go back on my word. What do you think? "
"The 4 counties right next to the ocean?" Shangguan Hong's eyes immediately brighten. Obviously he is tempted.
These 4 counties are right next to each other. Once they belong to him, even if Qin De wants to destroy him later, it will be very difficult. After all, with the ocean as a natural barrier and the 4 counties in his hands, at least he will have absolutely no problem protecting himself. Moreover, after the war, perhaps the Qin clan will not have much power to deal with him.
"Then what if the Han dynasty takes advantage of this to attack us?" Shangguan Hong continues to ask.
Qin De stands up and says with a wave of his hand: "You don't have to worry about this. The Han dynasty definitely won't have any chance. As for the Ming dynasty, I believe it's a weak dynasty that can only be attacked but doesn't dare to attack. "
Shangguan Hong is silent.
After a long time, he nods his head: "I promise you. But the troops of my 2 Northern region counties will definitely not be the vanguard."
"Alright, it's a deal."
Qin De and Shangguan Hong make an oath by high-fiving each other.
"Ha-ha …" Qin De and Shangguan Hong look at each other and burst out laughing. However, nobody knows what they are thinking. Does a high-fiving oath have to be obeyed? On the Qian Long continent, very few people believe in high-fiving oaths.
… …
The next day, in a courtyard, Shangguan Hong is sitting at a desk and writing at a high speed. Zhuang Jun is standing on one side respectfully.
After a while, Shangguan Hong has finished writing. He reads it carefully again and cannot help feeling very satisfied.
"Humph, that idiot Qin De unexpectedly wants to rebel and even wants to drag me down with him. Isn't it very good for me to be the North Vanquishing Prince now? Although … the 4 counties are also very attractive. What a pity. "Shangguan Hong looks at a piece of paper on the desk and cannot help bursting out laughing.
On one side, Zhuang Jun says: "Your Highness, this Qin clan's conditions are not bad. Moreover, they can be considered sincere. Are we really not going to give them any hope? "
Shangguan Hong turns to look at Zhuang Jun and bursts out laughing: "Zhuang Jun, we can't lose. Do you know? That's why we have to bet on both sides. Whether the Qin clan or the Xiang clan wins, we have to get some benefits. "
Zhuang Jun is confused.
Shangguan Hong, however, gives a smile. Zhuang Jun is his most loyal subordinate and also the number 2 figure in the 2 Northern region counties. Zhuang Jun has saved Shangguan Hong's life twice. Shangguan Hong naturally thinks highly of Zhuang Jun.
"Zhuang Jun, I'm sure I can handle this matter. You don't need to worry. You can go out." Shangguan Hong says with an indifferent smile.
"I'll take my leave." Zhuang Jun immediately leaves the room.
Shangguan Hong's face suddenly freezes: "Send this letter to His Majesty." Suddenly, a black shadow flashes and the letter on Shangguan Hong's desk disappears.
Shangguan Hong narrows his eyes and looks out of the window. He thinks to himself: "Qin De, you can't imagine the relationship between my Shangguan clan and the Xiang clan. You can only blame your bad luck. Even if I don't help either side, how can your clan contend against the Xiang clan and the Mu clan? When the time comes and the 3 Eastern region counties are destroyed, maybe I'll be able to get some benefits. "
Shangguan Hong's plan is so beautiful, but will the Qin clan put its hopes on him?
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