Originally, the king of Beiliang, who had been covering up his edge and even took the initiative to proclaim himself to Liu Song, had a great appetite once he rose.

I don't know if Tan Zhaoyu's "Ten Years of National Fortune" gave him inexplicable self-confidence, and after swallowing half of the territory of Western Qin, he actually coveted the other half.

Fuqu Mengxun sent an envoy to Qiu Chi, hoping to send troops at the same time as Qiu Chi, attack Western Qin in both directions, and divide the remaining territory of Western Qin after victory.

Liang Weng sent away Beiliang's envoy on the grounds that Xian Ji was preaching and needed to wait for her to come back to make a decision. After that, he immediately sent a message to Invite Yu.

Liang Weng's letter not only conveyed the intention of the alliance of Frustrated Qu Mengxun, but also reminded Tan Yingyu that his lips were cold and his teeth were cold. Once the Western Qin is gone, the next thing Beiliang will erode is Qiu Chi.

When Tan Invite Yu received the news, Xie Huilian had just been recognized as a grandson by Princess Jinling. Now that the foundation of Xingzhilou and Qiuchi is unstable, it is definitely not possible to raise troops. But she really wanted to take the opportunity to bite off a piece of Xiqin's meat. After all, this kind of opportunity to be slaughtered at will is really rare.

Tan Zhaoyu thought about it and wrote back to Liang Weng: Send people to Western Qin to spread the news that Northern Liang and Northern Wei were going to jointly attack Western Qin. Encourage the Western Qin people, instead of being slaughtered and made slaves, it is better to flee to Qiuchi quickly and ask for the blessing of Xianji.

Now Tan Invite Yu is short of people, the Zhu family's business needs to be taken care of, and Qiu Chi also needs to expand the army. In this age of war, population is a more valuable resource than land.

The Northern Wei Dynasty slaughtered a city of resistance in a war with the Xia Dynasty last year. It's a shame that this kind of frightening reputation is not borrowed. It is estimated that there is no need for Liang Weng to fan the flames, and there will be people in the Western Qin who believe it.

But in fact, the Northern Wei Dynasty did not dare to go west easily. Because the Rouran people, who were the most headache for the Northern Wei Dynasty, have recently begun to move again.

Tuoba Tao probably also felt the gradually revealing ambition of the King of Beiliang, and in the end, it was Queen Helian Ke who gave him an idea. Reward the captured former Xia Emperor Helian Chang.

Speaking of Helianchang and Helianke, the two brothers and sisters, they have been trembling since they came to the Northern Wei Dynasty.

Although Helian Ke is the queen, a few months ago, even the rough palace maid could bully her. Later, the queen mother pointed Qiao Nu to her palace, and Helian Ke, the queen, gradually became a little more like.

But even though she has been taught by Qiao Nu to be calmer now, when she heard Qiao Nu say that she should ask her eldest brother to ask for a seal, Helian Ke was so shocked that she even trembled when she spoke.

"Your Majesty only hopes that this palace will be a good-looking puppet, if this palace speaks out to ask for the seal for the eldest brother, Your Majesty will definitely dislike this palace, and it will be difficult for this palace to survive at that time."

Qiao Nu asked expressionlessly, "Could it be that the queen thinks that His Majesty likes you now?" Instead of being slowly grinding to death in the palace, don't you want to fight and watch? ”

Helian Ke's beautiful face was full of sadness, "Fight? What is the reason for this palace? And what is there to fight for? ”

During this time, Tuoba Tao's indifference to her has made Helian Ke disheartened, if he still had any expectations for Tuoba Tao before, there is no hope left at this moment.

If it weren't for Helian Ke's life, she would have committed suicide a long time ago.

Qiao Nu was not surprised that Helian Ke would be so desperate. She knew very well how many people this deep palace could drive crazy. She said calmly: "The women in the palace fight to the end, not for Your Majesty's favor, nor for the concubine's respectful throne, but to sit on the queen mother's throne, and from now on, there is no need to look at people's faces and make a slight bow." ”

"You!" Helian Ke was shocked, "How dare you say such a thing?!" ”

Helian Ke is the queen, and the queen becomes the queen mother, but she cursed Tuoba Tao in disguise and died early.

Qiao Nu didn't care, "Your Majesty has been fighting for years, and every battle must be fought in person." He always likes to charge into battle. Now that the crown prince has been established, you are the queen of the main palace. You really didn't think about that? ”

Helenke didn't dare to answer. Of course she thought about it. Tuoba Tao was injured in the last battle against the Xia Dynasty last time, and he still can't shoot the bow after recuperation. Who can guarantee that something will never happen to him?

"If Your Majesty is gone," Qiao Nu continued, "do you think that just by virtue of your status as the princess of the dead country, you can really deter other Xianbei nobles and Han clans in the court?" You need someone to help you. And your brother is the perfect choice. ”

Helian Ke shook his head desperately, "The eldest brother threw the palace to Emperor Wei like a plaything. Why should I help him?! Besides, Your Majesty is not stupid, this palace is a little selfish, I am afraid that Your Majesty will be clear at a glance. ”

Qiao Nu said indifferently: "In normal times, if the queen makes this kind of request, it will definitely be considered to satisfy her own selfish desires." But not right now. ”

Helenke wondered, "What's different now?" ”

Although Qiao Nu saw everyone with a stinky face and was very difficult to get along with, she still patiently explained to Helian Ke at this time, "The new lord of Western Qin was under house arrest by Beiliang before, and in order to succeed to the throne smoothly, he ceded nearly half of the country to Beiliang.

If Bei Liang continues to be stronger, it will threaten the position of Great Wei. But His Majesty now intends to use troops against Rouran, wanting to cut down the grass and eradicate the roots. It will definitely not be possible to send troops to Beiliang in a short time.

If His Majesty rewarded the former Xia Emperor at this time and treated him extremely favorably, what do you think the King of Western Qin, who only loves pleasure, will think? ”

Helian Ke was not too stupid after all, and hesitated: "You mean, use the elder brother of the palace as a bait to lure the lord of the Western Qin Kingdom to surrender?" ”

Qiao Nu nodded, but she didn't show any relief because Helian Ke figured it out, "That's right." If Xiqin surrenders", Your Majesty is equivalent to not using a single soldier and putting a nail next to Beiliang's pillow. When I say that, does the queen understand? ”

Of course, Helenke understood. She is just strange that Qiao Nu, who is usually not smiling, not only knows everything about palace affairs, but can even talk about state affairs so well.

"Qiao Nu ......" is obviously the master and Qiao Nu is the servant, but Helian Ke is a little afraid of her, "Why do you keep helping me?" ”

Qiao Nu still has the same face that Taishan collapsed in front of her and did not change color, "Since the queen mother pointed the maid to the mother, the queen mother is good, and the maid will be good." Don't you think it's right? ”

Right? Helenke didn't know. Qiao Nu's words don't sound wrong. If Qiao Nu was originally serving with other concubines, Helian Ke was afraid that he would have to worry about whether Qiao Nu was a fine work sent by other palaces.

But Empress Dowager Dou is the only transcendent existence in this harem. She doesn't need to please anyone anymore and woo anyone. Therefore, Qiao Nu, who was sent by the Empress Dowager Dou, can naturally be trusted.

It's just that for some reason, Qiao Nu always has the momentum of a superior person. Even Helian Ke, who used to be a princess and is now a queen, can't compare.

Helian Ke thought about it alone for several days, and finally gritted his teeth and decided to take a gamble according to Qiao's teaching.