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Chapter 179 Trap and Kill
"Captured bandits..." Lu Qing frowned.

Lu Zhang nodded helplessly, "They were all killed, not a single one was left alive.

Therefore, the only thing that can now prove that the bandits are related to the Jie and Shuo countries is the style of the weapons, the forging craftsmanship and the complaints of the local people of Lan who were harmed.

If the bandits had been spared, it would have been fine. But now, this is extremely disadvantageous to the Jie and Shuo nations. Everything depends on your father's decision."

Zhu Yu had heard from Lu Qing before that the third prince Yu Lu Yan and the fourth prince E Lu Jun had both volunteered to guard the border early on, wanting to stay away from the capital, a place of trouble.

However, although these two people are of similar age, their personalities are very different.

The fourth prince Lu Jun is a cautious person. He would rather do nothing than do something wrong. He adheres to the principle that less trouble is worse than more.

The border defense issue was also his own consideration.

The third prince Lu Yan was a completely different person.

He has a straightforward and hot temper, and his actions can even be described as reckless.

If it weren't for his mother, who was gentle and virtuous and helped take care of Lu Chao for a period of time after Queen Wang's death, Emperor Jin would not have given Lu Yan the opportunity to volunteer to guard the border like Lu Jun did for her sake.

After Lu Yan was sent to guard the border, he was repeatedly reported to the palace for being too harsh in treating his soldiers and punishing them too severely, which caused a lot of trouble for Emperor Jin.

It's not surprising that he could do such a thing as trapping and killing bandits.

All I can say is that there was a bit of bad luck here. It just so happened that the person responsible for suppressing the bandits was Lu Yan. If it was Lu Jun, perhaps things would have taken a different turn.

"The current weapons are of the Jie style, the clothes worn by the bandits are also of the Jie style, and it is said that their hair style is no different from that of the Jie people.

In the place where they occupied the mountain and acted as king, the local people of Lan State said that these people spoke with a strong Jie accent.

The forging of the weapons also bears the characteristics of the Shuo Kingdom, which makes people immediately think that if the Jie people wanted to enter the Lan Kingdom, they would either take the Dajin or the Shuo Kingdom. Since the weapons were made in the Shuo Kingdom, they probably entered the Lan Kingdom from Shuo.

In short, the Jie and Shuo countries are now unable to prove their innocence, which is extremely difficult."

As Lu Zhang spoke, he couldn't help but sigh and shook his head worriedly.

When he first received the imperial decree granting him marriage and learned that he was to marry the princess of the Jie Kingdom, he felt as if he had been hit on the head with a stick. He felt dizzy and his ears were buzzing.

The Jie Kingdom has always lived a nomadic life, and its people are famous for their tough character throughout the world.

On the occasion of Emperor Jin's birthday, the Jie King was summoned to the court with gifts to congratulate the Emperor. Lu Zhang also saw the Jie King from afar during the banquet along with other princes.

He was only twelve or thirteen years old at the time and was rather thin. When he saw the tall, broad-shouldered and broad-bellied Jie King, the shock in his heart was simply indescribable.

At that time, Lu Zhang even suspected that the Jie people ate raw meat and drank blood. He felt that the Jie king was more terrifying than a ferocious beast. It seemed that if he was unhappy, he would grab him, grab one of his legs with one hand, and tear his flesh apart to eat.

Perhaps the initial impression back then was too profound, so even after so many years, even though he had grown a lot taller, and even if he couldn't be considered strong, he was still considered handsome, but when he thought of the Jie King, he still felt a chill in his heart.

Therefore, when he mentioned the Jie King's daughter, he imagined a figure as strong and powerful as the Jie King, but with a girl's face. The mere thought of that image gave him chills.

Later, his grandfather scolded him severely and told him to have a long-term vision. As the King of Yi, he should not consider matters of love. Not to mention that no one knew what the King of Jie's daughter looked like, even if she was as ugly as a yaksha, if he married her, he would have the support of the King of Jie and the entire Jie Kingdom, which would be very worthwhile.

Lu Zhang knew this very well, and it was impossible for him to disobey Emperor Jin's decree to grant him marriage, but he couldn't help but feel secretly uncomfortable in his heart.

He once secretly fantasized that one day, he would sit high on the imperial court and become the new emperor of Dajin. Then, in the harem, his queen would definitely be the most beautiful and talented woman in the world.

The whole world should regard them as a living example of a "fairy couple" and envy them.

It was still uncertain whether he could become the new king. For the sake of his great cause, he had to bite the bullet and marry the princess of the Jie Kingdom. Before Lu Zhang could accept this fact, suddenly, the Yue family, which had been very beneficial to him, seemed to have rebelled.

The most powerful backer suddenly became the biggest stumbling block.

How could this not make Lu Zhang feel upset? He quickly followed his grandfather's advice and took the initiative to ask for orders from Emperor Jin. Without even returning home, he set out with his men to patrol the border overnight.

We had patrolled the border of the Jie Kingdom for many days and found nothing wrong.

He had just felt a little relieved when he never expected that a strange poison that only existed in the Jie Kingdom would appear in the Lizhou Imperial Guards camp.

Lu Zhang felt a splitting headache and panic in his heart. He desperately asked himself what his grandfather would say and do if he came with him this time...

After thinking about it, he found in despair that he seemed to have no answers.

So he had no choice but to make up his mind and make his own decision.

"Brother, you and I are brothers. This time, you must listen to my advice." Having made up his mind, Lu Zhang looked up at Lu Qing, his expression and tone more resolute and sincere than ever before. "I know you're used to being free and easy on your own, so you don't have so many concerns..."

But... everyone has only one life, and your own life is more important than anything else.

It’s better not to go back to the capital in the near future. Stay out there for a while and stay as far away from the concubine of King Shuo’s family as possible.

If it is finally confirmed that King Shuo has no ulterior motives, and you make amends at that time, it is impossible for King Shuo to be ignorant of the current situation and not give face to King Dajin Xiaoyao. After all, not giving face to you is equivalent to not giving face to your father.

By then, King Shuo will have reconciled with his brother and no longer have any grudges against him. Naturally, your father will not blame you for offending him.

If you go back now, you will be with that woman in the palace every day, and if King Shuo really has any ill intentions, you will never be able to explain yourself. "

Lu Qing looked thoughtful. Although he did not respond, he did not express any objection either.

"Then what are your plans, Your Highness?" After a moment, he looked up at Lu Zhang and asked.

Lu Zhang said in a firm tone: "I will lead my men to launch a surprise attack. No matter what, we cannot let the Jie Kingdom make any unusual moves.

If the Jie King really wants to rebel, I will never show any leniency just because he is my Yue family!"

(End of this chapter)