Wu Xiong's fighting spirit returned, and once his mind started working, a few worried expressions appeared on his face.

“Qin, the Prime Minister, although our grand plan is magnificent, we are currently facing a huge problem,” he said.

"But what about the National Guard troops tightly pressing against Tongtian River?" Qin Hanqing asked, and casually picked up a piece of chilled sea snail meat and brought it to his mouth, taking a small bite.

Wu Xiong had no appetite. He leaned forward slightly and said, “We can't underestimate the Guojun Army this time. Luo Fengtang is still quite capable.”

"That night in Tianhai County, I fought him personally. His boxing and kicking skills were indeed excellent,"

Although young, that skill set would be formidable in the martial arts world!

“In the world, there are few martial artists with such a high level of skill as him. Most of them are like me, experienced masters of my age. Among the younger generation, I really can't find anyone who could match Luo Fengtang!” Wu Xiong said.

Qin Hanqing listened attentively to Wu Xiong's words, pondered for a moment, and said, "Luofeng Tang is a talented person. Over the years, he has fought in many battles, making great contributions to Daqi."

Otherwise, the Daqi royal family would not have appointed him as the Protector General of the Country. Now that Emperor Qixingyun, a new emperor born of a martial artist, even more relies on Luofengtang.

"If only we could persuade Luo Fengtang to join our side..."

Qin Hanqing had just proposed, but Wu Xiong waved him off and refused.

“This person is resolute and stubborn, it's impossible to sway them. I tried when we were in Tianhai County, but there was no use,” Wu Xiong said.

Besides, the honor and status bestowed upon him by the royal family of Great Qi are already sky-high. Unless we promise to make him emperor, it would be impossible to sway him!

“Besides, my daughter Zhi'er has been disfigured, and Luo Fengtang bears undeniable responsibility. I, Wu Xiong, swear I will never conspire with this man!”

Seeing Wu Xiong's face turning red with anger as he spoke, Qin Hanqing quickly smiled and changed the subject, saying: "Don't worry, Wu sir. This is just a private conversation between the two of us. We are the real allies, our own people!"

“We must stand united. Right now, the problem troubling Master Wu is from the Guohui Army on the opposite bank of Tongtian River, isn’t it?” Qin Hanqing asked.

Wu Xiong nodded. "The Guomin Army remained in Tianhe, refusing to withdraw. I also received reports that they had dispersed and were hiding in the nearby valleys, waiting for orders."

"It seems Luofengtang is preparing for a long campaign. Even the Tongtian River can't stop them for too long. I'm worried that once their army crosses the river, we won't be safe here either!"

Wu Xiong glanced at Qin Hanqing's calm and composed expression, a hint of suspicion flitted across his mind.

"With such composure and calmness, the Qin Chancellor must have a brilliant strategy for defeating the enemy," he asked.

Qin Hanqing finally put down his chopsticks and smiled slightly: "Feign an attack eastward while striking westward, encircling Wei to rescue Zhao!"

Wu Xiong raised an eyebrow. "Be specific!"

Qin Hanqing took out a gilded invitation from his wide sleeves and handed it to Wu Xiong.

"Once Master Wu reads this post, he will naturally understand!" he said.

Wu Xiong got up and took the notice, eagerly opening it to read through it at a glance.

Then, everyone was excited.

“Haha, Qin the Prime Minister is truly brilliant! A clever feint to distract the enemy. This time, I want to see how that dog emperor can handle it. In the end, Luo Fengtang will definitely be recalled, and our danger in Minzhou will naturally be resolved. Brilliant move!”

"Bang!"

Qi Xingyun slammed a sealed letter heavily onto the dragon case before him, "Damn it!"

He, who never used to swear, let loose a string of profanity in public this time.

He, who had always been impassive, this time wore a look of frightening gloom.

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Seeing Qi Xingyun's furious expression, the second prince and Mu Zichuan also exchanged glances. Both of them had puzzled expressions on their faces.

"Your Majesty, what has happened? Please tell us, your servants are willing to share your worries." the Second Prince said.

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Qi Xingyun pointed at the sealed letter on the dragon case, saying: "The governor of Minzhou has rebelled. Not only did he not send troops to aid the national army, but he also imprisoned Lord Lu, the envoy I sent."

“Ah?” The second prince was also surprised.

“This magistrate of Minzhou is truly bold and reckless!” he said angrily,

"How is Lord Na Lu doing now?" the Second Prince asked again.

Qi Xingyun shook his head: "The outcome is uncertain!"

The second prince asked again, “Wouldn’t the prefect of Minzhou send false information to General Protector of the Nation, setting a trap to harm the Protector’s army?”

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Qixingyun said, "The magistrate of Minzhou might have this plan, but it can't be carried out now."

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“Because Lu elder had exhausted every means in prison to send a handwritten blood letter to General Luo, informing him of the rebellion of the magistrate of Minzhou.”

Upon hearing this, the Second Prince let out a sigh of relief, "General Luo understands."

On the side, Mu Zichuan observed Qi Xingyun's worsening complexion and asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, besides the rebellion of the Minzhou magistrate, is there something else?"

After being reminded by Mu Zi Chuan, the Second Prince's breath that he had just let out tightened again, and he looked at Qi Xingchen with a hint of nervousness.

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Qi Xingchen's brow was furrowed tightly as he said, "Qin Hanqing, this man, I truly underestimated him. He was able to persuade the old master of Zhujian Mountain Villa, Zhuge, to return to the world and issue a recruitment notice to heroes across the land!"

"A recruitment poster for heroes from all over the world?" The Second Prince was astonished.

Mu Zi Chuan was a bit bewildered. He was a scholar who had been studying the Four Books and Five Classics in school since he was a child, writing various kinds of eight-legged essays.

He never fought with people, although he knew that there was black and white in this world, besides the court there was also the Jianghu (martial arts world). But the Jianghu was never involved to him.

Therefore, things like mountain estates and sects were somewhat unfamiliar to Mu Zi川.

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"Forgive my ignorance, Master Mu. What is the background of this Zhuge Lao Zhuangzhu, the master of this Zhuchjian Mountain Villa? Why did this person post a notice, and why would the Emperor care so much?" asked Mu Zijian.

The Second Prince said, “Outside the court, the Jianghu (martial arts world) has its own system. Within the Jianghu, people are divided into righteous sects and demon cults according to their martial arts definitions and conduct.”

Decades ago, in a massive clash between righteous and demonic sects in the martial world, Zhuge, the master of Zhuch Jian Mountain Villa, led the righteous masters to a crushing defeat of the demonic sect.

"Master Zhuge is highly skilled in martial arts, acts decisively, and enjoys great prestige in the Jianghu."

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And among the martial arts world, whether righteous or evil, everyone coveted the Jianzhu Mountain Villa.

"In the Zhujian Mountain Villa, there are many famous weapons and armor, and some lost martial arts secrets of the Jianghu are also collected in the Zhujian Mountain Villa."

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“In the imperial court, people vie for fame and fortune. But in the eyes of these martial arts practitioners, obtaining a weapon that suits them, making them even more powerful, or getting a secret manual to allow their martial arts to break through, is what they dream of most.”

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