A thousand-year-old family begins with one fighting against ten thousand.

With Xia Jie's high expectations, Zhang Liang, whom Xia Jie had envisioned, rode his steed and led the delegation smoothly to Li Jing's presence.

"You are Zhang Wuji, the envoy of Prince Wuping?"

Li Jing looked at the familiar figure in front of him with a strange expression, his lips twitching slightly.

To be on the safe side, he had already driven all the military officers out of the camp, leaving only civil officials like Ma Zhou who could control their expressions.

But this matter was so outrageous that even he found it difficult to completely control his expression.

"Your humble servant Zhang Wuji greets General Li Jing."

Changsun Wuji bowed slightly and spoke in a manner that was neither humble nor arrogant.

Judging from his demeanor, if Li Jing hadn't known Changsun Wuji for many years, he probably would have thought that the Great Xia also had a virtuous minister, so elegant and refined, with a feather fan and silk turban, truly extraordinary.

However, given their prior acquaintance, Li Jing found the sight rather comical.

"Ahem, Lord Zhang, please have a seat."

Li Jing coughed twice and greeted him with a smile.

Seeing Li Jing's polite manner, the people behind Changsun Wuji couldn't help but think to themselves that this alliance was now secure.

"I have come here today hoping to form an alliance with the Tang Dynasty to jointly fight against the traitor Zhai Hong."

"Zhai Hong assassinated the late emperor, held the young emperor hostage to command the feudal lords, spent his nights in the palace, and slept on the emperor's bed. Countless people of the Great Xia Dynasty wished they could drink his blood, eat his flesh, and sleep on his skin. This traitor's crimes are heinous!"

"The Great Tang is the empire of China, the legitimate successor of the Chinese nation, a great and powerful country. How can it tolerate such a villain residing in the imperial court? If others hear of this, wouldn't they laugh at our descendants of China for producing such a shameless scoundrel?"

"What?!"

Li Jing was greatly surprised, but his performance seemed somewhat fake.

However, the people of Daxia didn't care too much. After all, everyone knew that Li Jing was faking it. How could Li Jing not know that they were making it up?

How could Li Jing not know what the court was like?

However, Li Jing was, after all, a nobleman of the Divine Empire. When he heard about such a thing, he could not remain indifferent, otherwise he would lose face.

If the Tang Dynasty loses face like this, how can it continue to lead other countries?

How can they have the audacity to call themselves a land of etiquette?

Therefore, as soon as these words were spoken, Li Jing naturally had to show his attitude.

"Is this true? I've never heard of this before."

Li Jing asked suspiciously.

"Nature is truth."

Changsun Wuji remained calm, as if he wasn't the one spreading rumors.

"I never imagined that Zhai Hong would be such a wolf in sheep's clothing, with such a wolfish ambition, deceiving the emperor and disrespecting the emperor. He is truly hateful."

"I am also grateful to your esteemed envoy for exposing their true colors; I am deeply thankful."

"Did your esteemed envoy come solely to inform Li Jing of this news?"

Li Jing asked.

"Of course not. I have come on behalf of my lord to form an alliance with your country to jointly punish the traitors."

"this……"

Li Jing hesitated, "Our Tang Dynasty has already formed an alliance with them, but this matter has not yet been confirmed, so I'm afraid it's not appropriate."

"What's wrong with that? Everyone knows Zhai Hong's evil deeds. Not killing him would not appease public anger, nor would it bring peace to the world."

"To allow this wicked villain to wreak havoc on the world is a stain on the reputation of the Tang Dynasty and a stain on the entire Chinese nation."

Changsun Wuji was so angry from the blow that his beard and hair stood on end, and his eyes were bloodshot.

Li Jing seemed to be persuaded by Changsun Wuji and nodded slightly.

"rational."

"What are the specific details of this alliance?"

Next, it was the civil officials' turn to shine. Ma Zhou was the first to step out and engage in a heated debate with Changsun Wuji.

The two fought for three hundred rounds without a clear victor.

Changsun Wuji was sweating profusely. He had used his real skills, but he hadn't expected to be able to suppress this young man he didn't know at all.

When did such a prodigy emerge in the Tang Dynasty?

Ma Zhou was still young and lacked experience. Seeing that Ma Zhou was at a disadvantage, Li Ji also stepped forward.

Faced with the combined attack of Li Ji and Ma Zhou, Changsun Wuji also began to falter. In such a fierce battle, the people behind him couldn't get a word in edgewise and could only stand there anxiously, watching helplessly as Changsun Wuji fell into a disadvantageous position.

Seeing that Xia Jie's interests were about to be significantly reduced, Changsun Wuji chose to feign illness and flee.

Using physical discomfort as an excuse, he went back to rest and the negotiations would be held tomorrow.

Li Jing had no objection. Negotiations like this are never decided in a day or two; they often require multiple rounds of discussion.

That night, Li Jing's room was brightly lit.

Li Jing, Ma Zhou, Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin, and others gathered together, waiting for someone.

Soon, a familiar figure appeared here.

Li Jing and the others stepped forward and said with a smile, "Long time no see, Fu Ji."

Who else could it be but Changsun Wuji?

"Long time no see, Pharmacist, Yaojin, Maogong..."

"And this talented young man, pharmacist, won't you introduce him to me?"

Finally, Changsun Wuji's gaze fell on Ma Zhou. Today, his lifelong reputation had almost been ruined by this young man, Ma Zhou.

"Haha, let me introduce you. This is Ma Zhou, Ma Binwang, a disciple of the Prince of Yan. Although he comes from a humble background, he is exceptionally talented and has a limitless future."

"Your Highness, this is Changsun Wuji, a founding hero of the Tang Dynasty and also the elder brother of Empress Changsun."

Li Jing introduced the two to each other.

Ma Zhou bowed to Changsun Wuji and said, "I was unaware of your identity during the day and have offended you greatly. I hope you will forgive me."

Changsun Wuji laughed heartily, stroking his beard, and said, "It's alright, it's alright."

He hadn't expected that the person in front of him was actually a disciple of the Prince of Yan's heir. Although he wasn't afraid, there was no need for him to offend him.

Moreover, during the day they are "each serving their own master," so there is no conflict at all.

"I never imagined that during the time I was away from the Tang Dynasty, such a hero as Prince Bin would emerge. This is truly a cause for celebration."

As he spoke, a hint of melancholy appeared in Changsun Wuji's eyes. He was, after all, a native of China and one of the creators of the Tang Dynasty, but he had not set foot on that land for a long time.

"Pharmacist, I wonder how the Empress, the Crown Prince, the Prince of Yue, and the princesses are doing in the capital?"

"And how is my sister's health?"

Changsun Wuji asked impatiently.

"Don't worry, Fuji. News came from the capital not long ago that His Majesty invited Prince An to the palace to treat the Empress. The Empress's condition has now recovered most of the way, and she only needs to rest."

Regarding Empress Zhangsun's health, Li Shimin once told Li Jing that he hoped Li Jing could speed up the attack on Da Xia so that Zhangsun Wuji could return to the capital as soon as possible.

However, Li Jing was not prepared to give Changsun Wuji accurate information, fearing that Changsun Wuji might make a serious mistake in his haste.

"Really? That's good, that's good."

Upon hearing the news of his sister, Changsun Wuji was overjoyed and wept tears of joy. His sister had been by his side since childhood, and the two siblings had a very close relationship.

Empress Zhangsun's health had always been a worry for Changsun Wuji. Now that he heard that Changsun Wuji's health had improved, he felt even more motivated to infiltrate the Great Xia, and he was even more dedicated to betraying Xia Jie.

"Pharmacist, Binwang, come here, let me tell you Xia Jie's bottom line first..."