Zhongzhou City Lord's residence. Splashing Ink Courtyard.
The cold wind was chilly and the dark clouds were tumbling. There was no moon, not even a glimmer of starlight. The whole courtyard was shrouded in darkness.
Yan Xiangma stood at the entrance of the small courtyard, feeling a little apprehensive.
He did not know when it started, but the legendary old man was always hiding in the darkness, just like what he had done.
No one could guess his state of mind, and did not know what he was thinking. He was like a ghost, nowhere to be found, but everywhere.
Yan Xiangma knew that he was in Zhongzhou at this time. Such an important city, such an important battle, it was impossible for him not to come in person.
Moreover, it could be seen from the recent change in Marshal Xu Da's attitude. Known as the 'Iron Arm General' of the Kingdom, Xu Da had always been a very strong person, but in recent days he had become a lot softer.
Yan Xiangma knew that there was someone more powerful than Xu Da secretly manipulating the situation.
Throughout the entire West Wind Kingdom, who else could make these powerful Generals be so respectful and obedient to everything?
Lu Xingkong!
"He really is a miraculous person." Yan Xiangma thought in his mind. Although the Yan family took a different route from him, and the two sides had many disputes in the imperial court. But, from a selfish point of view, no one in the entire West Wind Kingdom was his opponent in terms of strategy and forbearance.
Everyone used to call the old immortal of the Song clan Song Gudu the 'Eye of the Starry Sky'. In other words, the general situation of the world could not escape his sharp and wise eyes.
Now that he thought about it, such a title should be placed on Lu Xingkong, right?
Unfortunately, he was given a very inelegant and even strongly derogatory 'Sand Fox'.
He must be extremely dissatisfied with this title.
When Yan Xiangma came back, his first thought was to have a chat with Lu Xingkong. Then he put forward his request to Xu Da in public. Xu Da obviously did not want people to know of the existence of Lu Xingkong, so, although he reprimanded him on the surface, he had secretly made arrangements.
Funnily enough, when Lu Xingkong was still 'alive', they had almost no chance to meet.
Ever since he 'died', she had a few chances to be alone.
Xu Da lightly knocked on the door, gave Yan Xiangma a look, and then turned to leave.
Yan Xiangma gritted his teeth and pushed open the door of the small courtyard.
The courtyard door was open, and because he used too much force, there was a loud banging sound.
Then, a pair of vulture-like eyes swept over from the eaves of the corridor.
Choosing people to devour!
These words emerged in Yan Xiangma's mind. His body tensed up, as if the slightest bit of carelessness would cause him to be torn into powder and then eaten piece by piece.
"Greetings, Defense Minister!" Yan Xiangma adjusted his mood and took the initiative to bow to Lu Xingkong.
"General Yan …" Lu Xingkong looked him up and down with a sharp gaze. A smile appeared at the corner of his eyes as he said, "General Yan has escaped from death. Congratulations."
"Thanks to the blessings of the Defense Minister, I was lucky enough to preserve my little life." Yan Xiangma's attitude became even more respectful.
"In the first battlefield, you have made many military achievements." Yan Xiangma laughed. "No matter what, I have to personally ask His Majesty for your merit."
"Thank you Defense Minister for your guidance."
"Well, that's all. Now it's time to get down to business — — you want to see me? "
"Yes."
"What's the matter?"
"Something."
"What is it?"
"The matter of peace talks." Yan Xiangma swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said in a low voice. It was as if that would add some weight to what he was saying.
"Peace talks?" Lu Xingkong's eyes once again became piercingly cold, full of murderous intent. "You mean — — peace talks?"
"Yes, peace talks."
"Peace talks with who?"
"The Peacock Imperial Court."
Lu Xingkong was silent, his eyes once again swept over Yan Xiangma's face and body, as if to see through his flesh and into his heart.
"Do you know that the Peacock King Ying Boyan sent troops to conquer the seven countries in order to rule the divine continent?"
"I know."
"So — — your so-called peace talks — — is actually for my West Wind to surrender to the Peacock?"
"Exactly."
"— —"
Silence!
A deathly silence!
After Lu Xingkong asked this question, he no longer spoke, and Yan Xiangma also did not know what to say.
The atmosphere was so cold that it was about to freeze, but Yan Xiangma did not feel cold at all, and there were fine beads of sweat on his back.
He knew very well what he had just said. If these words were to spread out, it would be treason. Lu Xingkong could even slap himself to death with a single palm strike.
Let the West Wind Kingdom surrender to the Peacock Imperial Court, and speed up the pace of the Peacock Imperial Court unifying the nine countries — —
This should not cause too much harm to the people of West Wind. The Peacock King Ying Boyan had always been kind to the people, which was why he was supported by the people of the Peacock Imperial Court.
But what about the upper echelons of the West Wind Kingdom?
At that time, the entire divine continent could only have one Emperor, then what about the other Emperors?
Could the Duke of West Wind still be the Duke of the entire divine continent? Would the General of West Wind still be the General after the unification of the nine countries?
Lu Xingkong had just seized the power of the West Wind Kingdom with earth-shattering means, but at this time he was told that he should negotiate peace with the Peacock Imperial Court and surrender to the Peacock — — what would he think?
"Have you been bribed by the Peacock army?" Lu Xingkong looked at Yan Xiangma and asked aloud.
"No." Yan Xiangma answered. He knew that there would be such a scene.
"I believe you." Lu Xingkong stated.
"— —"
"Muyang's friend knows me, even if your brain is not very bright, at least your character is trustworthy."
"— —"
"Reason." Lu Xingkong said in a low voice. "Tell me your reason. Why should I negotiate peace with the Peacock Imperial Court? Why should my West Wind Kingdom surrender to the Peacock King Ying Boyan? If you can convince me, it will be a great merit. If you can't convince me, I will end your life with one palm. My West Wind army does not need a rebellious guy. "
"Defense minister thinks — — can Zhongzhou be defended?"
"Zhongzhou is the world's most powerful city, but also an important town of West Wind. There are 300,000 troops stationed in the city, and millions of civilians — — can the Peacock King break into my Zhongzhou city? "
"Then does Defense minister think Zhongzhou city can be defended?"
"— — Can't be defended." Lu Xingkong pondered for a moment, but still had to helplessly face the facts. "The Peacock army is imposing, the Peacock King's subordinates are all powerful warriors. In terms of combat ability, my West Wind army is far from their match. Moreover, they have the invincible Peacock army — — they are harassing from the sky, causing great damage to Zhongzhou city. At least we have not found a way to defeat the enemy yet. "
"If Zhongzhou is lost, can Tiandu be saved?"
"If Zhongzhou is lost, the gates of Tiandu are wide open, the Peacock army can enter."
"If Tiandu is lost, where can we move the capital?"
"There's no way to go." Lu Xingkong stated. "The Peacock army has three armies, sweeping across the nine countries from three directions. They are invincible and undefeatable — — until now, there is no enemy. With the help of the Dark Flame Empire, where else could he find a safe place? What place can be a peaceful place? "
"If that's the case, why don't we take the initiative to negotiate peace?" Yan Xiangma asked in response. "When I was captured by the Peacock army, I secretly observed their military discipline. The Peacock army is known as the strongest army in the world, it really is a well-deserved reputation — — Their training is harsh and their morale is high, it is not something that my West Wind army can contend against."
"We know that this is a war that we can't win, why do we still struggle? Every day we throw the heads and blood of thousands of soldiers on the city wall — — what is it for? They also have families and children, they are also made of flesh and blood. The Defense minister has been guarding the military headquarters for a long time, they should be given greater sympathy and pity. "
"Why sacrifice the lives of so many loyal soldiers in vain? Isn't it better to give them a chance to live? "
"This is the reason you used to persuade me?" Lu Xingkong asked in a cold voice.
"Interests!" Yan Xiangma forcibly endured. Although Lu Xingkong had not used any means against him, but the invisible pressure still made him fearful. His whole body was shrouded in a powerful aura, as if the slightest carelessness would crush him to pieces. "Defense minister thinks my West Wind can resist the Peacock army?"
"It is extremely difficult to resist." Lu Xingkong was an extremely excellent commander, knew military affairs, and had done a lot of research on marching and fighting. Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to gather so many proud soldiers and valiant generals. "However, it is impossible for the Peacock imperial court to completely eliminate the resistance forces in a short period of time — — as long as there is a slight opportunity, a single spark can start a prairie fire."
"Even if they can't conquer the West Wind Kingdom, what about the other countries?"
"The Great Zhou's power is gone, and the situation of the other empires is not good — — the Peacock army is indeed outstanding, perhaps Ying Boyan will become the first Emperor to unify the Divine continent."
"Defense minister can see clearly, then what about the others? The rulers of the other countries can't see the situation clearly? "
"You mean — — others may surrender, why don't we get more benefits in front of them?"
"That's right." Yan Xiangma said aloud. "Since we know that we are no match for them, if we persist we will only lose soldiers and generals, and harm the people — — it is better for us to walk in front of the other countries, that way we can get more benefits. Even if the Peacock King really unifies the divine continent, the situation of our Emperor may be worrying, but Defense minister will have the power and status of being below one and above tens of thousands of people — — "
Lu Xingkong thoughtfully looked at Yan Xiangma. "I am beginning to doubt my own judgment. It seems that you have indeed been bribed by the Peacock King. "
"Defence minister — —" Yan Xiangma stiffened his neck and said in a firm voice: "If Xiangma was really bribed by the Peacock King, would he so frankly run to Defence minister and say such treacherous words that should be executed nine times of his family?"
"Since he did not, then — — how do you explain such behavior?" Lu Xingkong's voice was laced with killing intent. "It seems that you can't convince me."
Lu Xingkong stood motionless in the same place, no, there was one Lu Xingkong standing motionless in the same place, while the other Lu Xingkong had already teleported behind Yan Xiangma, reached out to grab his neck, and lifted his whole body up from the ground.
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