Jiuxi

Chapter 921 919 [Moving without Wind]

It is a clear and cool autumn day in the capital of Jing State.

Beidi Manor is different from the exquisite elegance of Jiangnan, and has a spacious and grand atmosphere.

Being in such a manor, A Liudun, the chief of the Cang tribe, couldn't help but feel curious.

Qing Yu Huaijin looked at his demeanor and said with a smile, "Big Head, if you like this garden, I will give it to you."

Ah Liudun rubbed his calloused hands and said with a smile, "Your Highness is so kind, I dare not refuse, but how can someone like me live in this garden? Why not change it into silver so that I can buy more food, fine wine and ironware to take back."

He had a philistine and rude look, and didn't look like the head of a big tribe at all. On the surface, he didn't even seem as capable as his son Elun.

Qing Yu Huaijin naturally would not look down on this middle-aged man in his forties.

The Cang people tribe has a long history. Although they cannot grow strong due to living in a cold and bitter land, they have developed extremely strong physiques and a bloodthirsty and murderous temperament.

Before A Liudun came of age, the Cang people's tribe was divided into four parts. They were dissatisfied with each other and bloody fights often occurred. Therefore, Emperor Taizu of Jing State was able to take advantage of their internal conflicts and force the Cang people to send troops to serve Jing State.

These Cang people are extremely brave on the battlefield, even more cruel than the Jinglian people. However, their demands are not high. They are willing to fight to the death as long as they can have enough food, wine and the company of women.

Until A Liudun appeared.

This seemingly inconspicuous man integrated the four tribes of the Cang people in just six years and subdued all the tribesmen with extremely domineering means.

His hands are stained with the blood of his people, which cannot be washed clean no matter how hard he tries. How could he be a money-hungry philistine?
Qing Yu Huaijin said generously: "Isn't this simple? You might as well not take the money. I'll have someone prepare the things you want and send them to the northeastern border. Then you can have someone come over to receive them."

Ah Liudun's eyes sparkled, and he smiled flatteringly, "Your Highness is so forthright, I wonder how much goods my people can receive?"

This is a guy who won't release the eagle until he sees the rabbit.

Qing Yu Huaijin said leisurely: "Thirty carts of food, one hundred jars of fine wine, and five hundred pieces of ironware."

Ah Liudun was immediately overjoyed.

Qing Yu Huaijin added: "This is only the first batch, there will be three more batches to come."

This time, the smile on Ah Liudun's face faded. He looked at Qing Yu Huaijin's calm face and said with emotion: "Your Highness is really a man who can do great things. I knew I had made the right choice. In the future, please take good care of us Cang people. Your Highness may not understand very well, but we Cang people have been living too hard. We have been living in that damn place where people can freeze to death for hundreds of years."

"I will never go back on my promise to you. We have known each other for a while now, and you should know that I always keep my word."

The corners of Qing Yu Huaijin's lips curled up slightly, and his tone was a little sharp: "The big head man won't let me down, right?"

Ah Liudun said quickly, "Of course not. Your Highness is willing to help us Cang people, so how can I not help? But... Your Highness, this matter is so risky. Those grains and ironware are nothing. I'm afraid that the Qinghua area alone is not enough."

Qing Yu Huaijin suddenly smiled.

She was not afraid of the other party asking this question. Only greedy people would dare to take risks, so she asked calmly, "What else do you want?"

Ah Liudun hesitated for a moment, staring at the stunningly beautiful young princess in front of him.

Qing Yu Huaijin looked at him, and a hint of coldness gradually appeared in his eyes.

Ah Liudun retracted his gaze, rubbed his hands and smiled, "If Your Highness can give us the grassland southwest of Qinghua in the future, the Cang people will be willing to die for Your Highness."

"can."

Since the other party has pulled back from the brink and did not put forward that stupid and ridiculous condition, Qing Yu Huaijin naturally would not create any trouble. She knows what it means to put the overall situation first.

After Ah Liudun left, Qing Yu Huaijin was still sitting alone in the courtyard. Not long after, a young man in his twenties appeared in her sight and said respectfully, "Your Highness, Ah Liudun has boarded the carriage we arranged. We will send him back as quickly as possible."

Qing Yu Huaijin said: "Be careful on the road."

"Your Highness, don't worry."

The man lowered his head slightly and said in a cold voice: "This old man deserves to die. He actually dared to have such an idea."

Qing Yu Huaijin frowned and said, "This is not your business."

The man was startled and quickly apologized.

Qing Yu Huaijin did not continue to criticize him, and said calmly: "Has there been any movement in the city these days?"

"Your Highness, everything is as usual."

"Keep a close eye on them, especially Tian Jue's trusted aides."

"Yes."

"Let the people from the south hang out for a while and bring them to me the day after tomorrow."

"Yes."

Seeing that she had no other instructions, the man said more respectfully, "I'll take my leave."

Qing Yu Huaijin looked up at the blue sky with a slightly complicated expression.

She knew what emotions were hidden in the eyes of this subordinate named Pushanlue, and she also knew that he occasionally couldn't help but observe her. Even if he thought he had hidden it well, Qing Yu Huaijin knew what he was thinking.

In fact, she has been surrounded by such gazes over the years. Some people are attracted by her background, but more are attracted by her beautiful face.

She had long been accustomed to it, but she couldn't help but think of certain past events, and of that guy with such extremely peaceful and calm eyes.

This put her in a bad mood.

So when the meeting started two days later, Qing Yu Huaijin's tone was very cold and hard: "What does my business have to do with him?"

The man sitting opposite her had a standard figure and exuded a scholarly and elegant temperament. He claimed to be Jiang Yun, a merchant from the north.

This was naturally a fake identity that made it easier to get around. He was actually Jiang Sheng, one of the leaders of the Lu family's secret guards.

Facing the Princess of Jing who seemed difficult to deal with, Jiang Sheng said calmly: "Your Highness, don't you know the current situation of the Qingyu family?"

Qing Yu Huaijin snorted coldly and said, "Then I want to listen."

Jiang Sheng said slowly, "Your Highness must have received the battle report from the south. My prince killed 30,000 Jing troops outside Taikang City and beheaded Wu Yanshu and more than ten generals."

"so what?"

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Qing Yu Huaijin moved the lid of the bowl and said calmly: "Although Lu Chen can win for a while, that's all. It can't change the outcome of this war. No matter how tortuous the process is, my dynasty will win in the end."

Jiang Sheng had received Lu Chen's instructions before coming here, and was well prepared for the reaction of the young princess. He went further and said, "Even if you win on the battlefield, will Emperor Jing, who returns with a great victory, let you, the big families, go? By then, he will raise his arm and call for support, and you will have no ability to resist. You will either surrender your military power and become fish on the chopping board, or take the risk and die with your whole family. Your Highness, instead of waiting until then to struggle to the death, why not take advantage of the weakness of the royal family to reverse the situation now?"

Qing Yu Huaijin smiled and said without comment: "It seems that Lu Chen has taught you a lot."

Jiang Sheng continued, "My prince is thinking about your highness. If the Jing army is defeated, your emperor will not allow your father to return to Dadu alive, because he will not be able to control the situation and will be backfired by the anger of the court and the people. He will definitely let the leaders of each tribe and the elite troops die on the battlefield. In short, no matter what the final outcome of this war is, the Qingyu clan will not escape destruction. I believe your highness can see through this."

Qing Yu Huai Jin sneered and said, "I never knew that Lu Chen cared so much about our Qing Yu family."

"Because this is a win-win situation for both sides."

Jiang Sheng knew that the young princess was very defensive, so he said frankly: "My prince wants to defeat your emperor on the battlefield, and Your Highness wants to find a way out for the Qingyu family. Of course, even if Your Highness does nothing in the end, my prince will still win the war, but by that time, Your Highness should not have the opportunity to take action again, because your emperor must have made arrangements in advance."

Qing Yu Huaijin raised his eyebrows slightly: "Do you know that my father, brothers and clansmen are all on the battlefield?"

Jiang Sheng nodded and said, "I know. As long as Your Highness controls Dadu, can't your father protect himself? Your Highness should know that your father has regained military power and at least has the ability to protect himself. When Your Highness succeeds, my prince will defeat your emperor, and your father will lead the army to withdraw. Isn't this the best of both worlds?"

"Hearing you say that, I'm really moved."

Although Qing Yu Huaijin said this, there was no excitement on his face, only a faint smile.

Jiang Sheng also smiled and said, "In order to lend a helping hand to Your Highness, my prince secretly transferred some experts to the north. As long as Your Highness decides to take action, we will do our best. The Qingyu clan must have a lot of forces hidden under the surface, but they will inevitably be watched by the main music department. We have not revealed our tracks yet, which will naturally increase the possibility of Your Highness succeeding."

Qing Yu Huaijin looked at him calmly without making any sarcastic remarks.

Jiang Sheng took out an envelope from his sleeve and placed it on the stone table, saying, "This is a letter from my prince to Your Highness. If Your Highness has no other instructions, I will take my leave and wait for Your Highness's reply."

"and many more."

Qing Yu Huaijin looked up at the man who had stood up and asked with interest, "Aren't you afraid that I will order someone to kill you?"

Jiang Sheng smiled and said, "It is possible, but even if Your Highness kills me, it will not change the determination of your emperor. He will never allow anyone to threaten the position of the Alihe family. He will definitely find ways to completely eliminate the power of the Qingyu family, even if you are his most beloved princess."

Qing Yu Huaijin narrowed his eyes slightly.

Jiang Sheng bowed and left calmly.

After a long time, Qing Yu Huaijin finally opened the envelope.

There were actually only a few short sentences on the letter.

Qing Yu Huaijin looked at the familiar handwriting, his thoughts drifted back to a few years ago, and those memories quietly emerged.

She found that her past memories were surprisingly clear, and it turned out that she had never forgotten them.

only……

She looked at the words on the letter, a smile gradually appeared on her face, and then turned into some anger.

"Empress Dajing?"

"Don't think I don't know what you are planning. Do you want me to work for you?"

“It’s just a pipe dream.”

"Humph."

She stood up with the letter and walked into the inner room. After hesitating for a moment, she did not burn the letter as she did before, but opened a secret compartment and put it in.

When she stood up, there was no longer any seductive look in her eyes.

There is only a sense of coldness.

(End of this chapter)