Three Kingdoms: Wolong's brother-in-law, tricking Liu Bei into seizing Jingzhou

Upon seeing Cao Rui's arrival, a glimmer of hope flashed in Empress Pi Nu's eyes, and she quickly rose to her feet and said:
"Emperor Qin, you've come at the perfect time!"
Urgent intelligence has just arrived from our spies: Xiao Fang is personally leading a large army from Puli, and is marching menacingly towards our Yuezhi.

The situation is critical. What methods do you have to help me defeat Xiao Fang and protect my Yuezhi kingdom?

Cao Rui bowed slightly, his expression calm, and asked:
"Your Majesty, how many troops does the Yuezhi have available at present?"
Please enlighten us, Your Majesty.

Empress Vinu sighed softly and said helplessly:
"I have ordered the mobilization of all the country's troops, but even so, we can only muster a maximum of 50,000 men."

"fifty thousand?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Rui shook his head slightly and said with a solemn expression:

"Such a force is far inferior to the Han army and is simply not enough to withstand the Han army's advance."

Why doesn't Your Majesty also transfer troops from Baisha City on the western front to strengthen our army?

Empress Vinu frowned, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes:
"The troops in White Sand City were set up to defend against the Parthian Empire."

If we transfer them to the eastern front, and Fritz seizes the opportunity to invade, our Yuezhi will once again be caught in a predicament of being attacked from both sides. What should we do then?

Cao Rui smiled slightly, cupped his hands, and said:

"Your Majesty, this is wrong!

I believe Your Majesty should send envoys to the Parthian Empire to submit to the Heavenly Emperor and seek his assistance.

Please ask him to send troops into the Yuezhi to help Your Majesty defeat Xiao Fang.

In this way, we can both relieve the Yuezhi's immediate crisis and form an alliance with the Parthian Empire to jointly fight against external enemies—truly a win-win situation!

Upon hearing this, Empress Vinu's face instantly darkened, turning extremely gloomy and unpleasant.

In the imperial court, the officials were immediately in an uproar, and the noise surged up like a tide.

"This is utterly absurd nonsense!"

A minister, filled with righteous indignation, shouted angrily.

"The Parthian Empire and our Yuezhi Kingdom have a blood feud that is irreconcilable. How can we ask them for help?"

Another minister, his face full of indignation, echoed his sentiments with great emotion.

"Yes, Your Majesty the Emperor Qin."

Then another minister turned to Cao Rui and spoke earnestly.

"Parthia and Yuezhi are sworn enemies, and you actually advise me to seek their help?!"

Empress Vinu glared angrily and spoke in a stern voice.

The marshals of the Yuezhi also stepped forward one after another, their faces full of doubt, expressing their dissatisfaction and opposition in a cacophony of voices.

"Your Majesty, please remain calm."

A minister quickly stepped forward to offer words of comfort.

"Although there is indeed hatred between the two countries, it is only for the sake of competing for land resources. The Parthians did not carry out a large-scale massacre of the Yuezhi people."

"Xiao Fang, however, is cruel and ruthless by nature. He treats all foreigners with ruthless cruelty, leaving no one alive, determined to exterminate all foreigners!"

"If the Yuezhi Kingdom is unfortunately conquered by the Han army, then Your Majesty and your people will be slaughtered!"

"At that time, the entire Yuezhi clan will be completely wiped out from this world, disappearing without a trace!"

"On the other hand, if His Majesty were willing to cede some of his land as a gift, he might be able to persuade the Parthians to send troops to help him."

"In that case, Your Majesty, at most you will only have to cede territory and become a vassal."

"But if Your Majesty resolutely refuses to seek help, the Yuezhi Kingdom, with its current strength, is simply powerless to withstand the powerful offensive of the Han army. At that time, the Yuezhi Kingdom will surely perish!"

"But once the Yuezhi Kingdom is destroyed, Your Majesty will suffer the calamity of extermination and become a sinner for all time!"

Cao Rui urged him sternly.

Upon hearing this, Empress Vinu felt a deep sense of fear welling up inside her, and her face grew even paler.

Seeing this, the ministers, including Varuna, all shut their mouths and remained silent. After all, this matter concerned the life and death of the Yuezhi tribe, and could not be taken lightly or carelessly.

Is Xiao Fang really so cruel and heartless?

Empress Vinu frowned, her face full of worry, and asked.

Cao Rui's expression was serious, and he said solemnly:

"When Xiao Fang was in the Eastern Lands, he had already slaughtered all the alien races. His cruelty was appalling."

"If Your Majesty does not believe me, you may send someone to investigate, and you will know that what I said is true."

After hearing this, Empress Vinu fell into deep thought, weighing the pros and cons.

The choice was to surrender the country and its sovereignty, cede territory, and submit to the Parthians;
Despite the enormous risk of their clan's extermination, they resolutely resisted the Han state and vowed to defend the dignity and territorial integrity of the Yuezhi Kingdom to the death.

Empress Vinu was caught in a difficult dilemma, and her heart was filled with painful struggle.

Finally, she helplessly turned her gaze to the assembled officials, her voice trembling slightly as she asked:
"Tell me, should I ask Fritz for help?"

Upon hearing this, Varuna and his ministers all lowered their heads and remained silent.

They were all well aware that no matter what choice they made, they would become "sinners" of the Yuezhi Kingdom and bear eternal infamy.

Therefore, they lacked the courage and boldness to make this difficult decision.

"They're all a bunch of useless fools. At this critical moment, not one of them can share my burdens and solve my problems!"

Upon seeing this, Empress Vinu couldn't help but curse angrily.

Then, she sighed deeply and waved her hand helplessly:
"So be it. For the sake of the survival and continuation of my Yuezhi Kingdom, I have no choice but to bow down and beg for help from the Parthians."

Upon hearing this, Cao Rui secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his face.

That very day, Empress Vinu dispatched an envoy with generous gifts and a letter requesting assistance, which hurriedly traveled to the Parthian Empire.

...

In the capital of the Parthian Empire, in a magnificent palace—the Palace of the Heavenly Emperor.

A bearded king with piercing eyes sat high on his throne, his gaze revealing an innate domineering and majestic aura.

He was Fritz, the supreme ruler of the Parthian Empire, who called himself the God of Heaven.

In the Parthian Empire, the head of state did not call himself a king like in other countries, but instead called himself the Heavenly Emperor to demonstrate his supreme status and power.

"Zhong Hui, your Qin Emperor is quite pragmatic."

Fritz looked down at Zhong Hui, a slight, mocking smile playing on his lips.

"The envoy from the Yuezhi Kingdom has come to ask for help, and I am prepared to personally lead a large army to the Yuezhi Empire to lend them a hand."

"However, I have one condition: if I successfully annex the Yuezhi Kingdom, I will keep my promise and give you the corresponding reward."

Fritz said with piercing eyes.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Hui was overjoyed and immediately knelt down, saying:
"His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor is wise and powerful; his decisions are truly farsighted."

"It is a great honor for my Lord that he has the opportunity to serve you."

"If our lord can recover the lost lands in the East and restore its former glory, he will surely bow down to the Parthian Empire and be loyal to it for eternity."

Zhong Hui spoke earnestly and humbly, expressing his loyalty and determination.

Fritz nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this.
"Very good. Go back and prepare yourself to assist me in annexing the Yuezhi Kingdom. When the time comes, I will certainly not treat you unfairly."

"Your subject obeys. I take my leave!"

Zhong Hui bowed respectfully again, then humbly withdrew.

Fritz raised his head, his gaze passing through the palace gates and looking towards the distant east.

Before his eyes, he seemed to see the magnificent scene of Xiao Fang leading a vast army, crossing the Pamir Mountains, and marching towards Blue Moon, the capital of the Yuezhi Kingdom. (End of Chapter)