"But the alliance between the Lu family and the Tatan is so strong. They had a common goal before, so who would care about the small details? What should we do if we really want to shake their alliance? This is the most critical moment of the war. How should we break their alliance? "Ma Cheng sighed." This is not an easy task. "
Pang Xiao recalled Lu Heng's usual behavior and said objectively, "Lu Heng is indeed a troublesome opponent. He is very capable. If we want to use strategies to break the alliance between Lu Heng and Si Qin, we need to think about it carefully. "
"But we can't wait now." Ji Zeyu pointed out the current situation without holding back.
Pang Xiao naturally agreed with Ji Zeyu's judgment. However, he still said confidently and optimistically, "Don't worry. Let's deal with the current battle first. Their alliance must be built on mutual trust. If they can't trust each other in the future, their alliance will naturally fall apart. What we need to do now is to destroy their trust in each other. "
Ma Cheng and Ji Zeyu heard this and nodded at the same time.
"That's a good idea." Ji Zeyu said, "Even if they have a common goal now, they are not of the same race. Whether it's Si Qin against Lu Heng, or Lu Heng against Si Qin, they must be hiding a lot of thoughts in their hearts. Once they are discovered by the other party, it may be the last straw that breaks the camel's back. "
Pang Xiao called Xu Weizhi and a few other strategists over to discuss with Ji Zeyu's people. In the end, they came up with a meticulous plan.
The next day, rumors started to spread in the army.
"Did you hear? Master Lu personally came to see Wang Ye yesterday! It seems like he wants to ask for peace? "
"Master Lu is still from Da Zhou. No matter what, he won't help the Tatan bully our own people."
"Then what about what he did before? In my opinion, he has the intention to do so. However, now that he has seen Wang Ye and Duke Ding working together, the Tatan might not have a chance to win this war. It's understandable that Master Lu wants to use this opportunity to build a good relationship with them, right? "
…
Rumors and slanders had always been the fastest to spread. Pang Xiao had only given a general idea, but in the end, there were many versions of the rumor. Moreover, each version was logical and rigorous. It was even more believable than what Pang Xiao had said before.
Pang Xiao and Ji Zeyu didn't think that the rumors would spread. If they didn't come up with this idea in the beginning, even they would have believed that Lu Heng wanted to pledge allegiance to Da Zhou.
"I'm almost convinced by this rumor." Ma Cheng stood in front of the tent with his arms crossed. He looked at the soldiers who had gathered to start a fire and were still discussing this matter in low voices. He turned around and asked Pang Xiao, "Wang Ye, can this matter be spread to Tatan Khan?"
"It definitely can." Pang Xiao nodded confidently.
Ma Cheng had always admired Pang Xiao. So, he naturally believed Pang Xiao's words when he saw Pang Xiao speaking so confidently. He couldn't help but chuckle when he thought of the conflict between Tatar and Lu Heng.
Just as Pang Xiao and the others expected, in the Tatan camp, Si Qin listened to the Spies' report calmly.
"… Khan, please reconsider. After all, Lu Heng is from Da Zhou. There's a saying in Da Zhou, 'Those who aren't of our race are sure to have different intentions.' Lu Heng might betray us at any time. If he joins forces with Da Zhou to deal with us, what should we do? "
Si Qin's face was still handsome. However, after fighting for several days and suffering humiliation after Tatan's defeat, many of the court officials didn't understand him. Many of them were disloyal. Those who were eyeing his throne even brought up A Nari's death to make an issue out of it.
Everything wasn't going well for Si Qin. Even his face showed signs of dejection.
It wasn't easy for him to gain the support of Beiji's old officials, led by the Lu family. That was how he was able to directly make a move and slap those old officials who didn't trust him in the face.
However, now someone was telling him that Lu Heng actually had ulterior motives and could set him up at any time.
How could Si Qin be in a good mood? If he saw Lu Heng now, he might wring his neck!
Just as he was thinking this, someone outside the tent reported, "Khan, Patriarch Lu is here!"
Si Qin's face darkened. "Let him in."
The curtain of the tent was lifted, and a graceful and handsome young man dressed in a silk robe with a net scarf on his head slowly walked in. Every movement of his revealed the background and strength of character of an aristocratic family. Just by looking at him, one could tell that he was extraordinary.
Si Qin stared at Lu Heng expressionlessly. He wanted to see what Lu Heng's intentions were.
Lu Heng smiled and went straight to the point. "I already know about those rumors. I guessed that Khan might misunderstand, so I came to explain it to you personally. "
Si Qin raised his eyebrows. "Patriarch Lu, please speak."
Lu Heng said calmly, "Those rumors suddenly appeared. I have to say that Ji Zeyu and Pang Xiao together are much more difficult to deal with than either of them alone. Not to mention you, even I almost believed them. She wondered if she had come into contact with them at some point but had forgotten about it. “
However, Khan, if you think about it carefully, you will understand that all of this is nonsense. The people of Da Zhou and I have long been irreconcilable. Da Zhou's fatuous ruler killed my people. The entire Lu family, which was a huge family, was slaughtered. Only a few people who followed me survived.
"If someone treated Khan like this, would Khan still be loyal to such a fatuous ruler? Moreover, I have already been labeled as a traitor. Even if I turn back now, with how suspicious Pang Zhixi is, how would he believe me?
"Since we have already shed all pretense of cordiality to this point, there is no turning back. Moreover, Tatan has been on the campaign these past few days, and I have used all of my power to support them. Khan is a smart person. Once you calm down and think about it carefully, you will know that the rumors cannot be trusted. Because betraying Khan will not benefit me at all. "
Si Qin was deep in thought.
After calming down, he felt that Lu Heng's words made sense. With the temper of Da Zhou's fatuous ruler, even if Lu Heng went back, he would only be condemned. There was no benefit for him to go back and pledge allegiance to Da Zhou.
However, after thinking about it, Lu Heng would not betray him and help Da Zhou deal with him because there were no benefits. However, what if there came a day when helping Da Zhou would benefit him more than helping him?
Si Qin did not believe that a person who could pledge allegiance to another race would have such noble moral integrity. At that time, he would most likely take the same path as Da Zhou's fatuous ruler.
However, they were currently facing a strong enemy, and the alliance could not be broken.
Si Qin nodded. Her tense shoulders relaxed, and her sitting posture became much more casual. "What you said makes a certain amount of sense. However, you must be careful. Don't let Ben Khan catch evidence of your betrayal. Think about your family, and then think about yourself. Ben Khan is not afraid of Da Zhou's 100,000 soldiers. Against you, he will definitely be able to catch you. Think about it carefully. Do you think you can escape? "
What Lu Heng hated the most was being threatened. However, he could not do anything now, so he could only smile and nod.
He had funded Tatan, but he did not have any real power. However, seeing that his money was being used in the right place, his mood improved.
After chatting with Si Qin for a while, Lu Heng returned to his tent.
In the military camp, Bian Ruohan's food and shelter were not as good as before. However, he still proudly adhered to his aristocratic habits. Even in the military camp, he still dressed up delicately.
When Lu Heng saw Bian Ruohan's back view looking at the mirror, he was annoyed.
"If you dress up like this, then stay in the tent obediently. Don't go out and walk around."
Bian Ruohan was wearing a palace flower in the mirror. He sneered and straightened the brightly colored peony flower. "You think I won't go out just because you say so? What do you care? "
Lu Heng rubbed the space between her eyebrows and sat down on the wooden bed in exhaustion. She sneered and said, "We live in the barracks and are constantly being watched by the Tatars. Do you know what kind of people the Tatars in the barracks are? Those Tatan men don't know how to behave. If you still want to keep your innocence, then don't dress up so much and go out less. Don't embarrass me. "
Bian Ruohan's face turned pale. It was unknown whether it was out of fear or anger. She suddenly turned around and glared at Lu Heng. "I'm embarrassing you? No matter how embarrassing I am, I'm not so lowly as to beg for food in front of the Tatars! If I get hurt in front of you, then it's because you're useless as a man! "
Lu Heng felt irritated whenever he saw Bian Ruohan. When he heard her yell, his heart was in a mess and he could not think clearly.
He did not want to argue with a woman and let the onlookers take advantage of it. He immediately got up to leave the tent. Yes.
Seeing that Lu Heng did not even listen to her and was about to leave, Bian Ruohan was flustered and exasperated. "Where are your thoughts? Ah? You dare say that everything you're doing now is for the Lu family? You're clearly doing it because of that slut! You're the one who doesn't like me, but who's the one who's going through thick and thin with you? You've lost your conscience! "
Bian Ruohan's words completely dug out the deepest secret in Lu Heng's heart.
He remembered what the Spies he had sent to Da Zhou to find out about Qin Yining's whereabouts had said this morning. His heart skipped a beat.
She was pregnant again and was about to give birth.
She only cared about Pang Xiao. Even when she was pregnant, she did not forget to help Pang Xiao gather food. He really envied Pang Xiao. He was able to receive a woman's sincere feelings and devotion.
But what about him? All he received was vulgarity, noise, and clamor.
"Wenru."
"Yes, Patriarch." Family Head. "Lu Wenru silently followed behind Lu Heng. Hearing the voice, he came forward and bowed.
"Send out a message. Have our people go to Golden Harbor and secretly protect Prince Zhongshun's consort."
Lu Wenru looked at Lu Heng in surprise.
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