"But the alliance between the Lu family and the Tatars is so strong, they had a common goal before, who cares about small details? What if they really want to shake their alliance? Now is the most critical moment of the war, how can they break down their alliance? Ma Cheng sighed a little, "It's really not easy to do this." ”

Xiao Xiao recalled Lu Heng's usual behavior, and said fairly and objectively: "Lu Heng is indeed a tricky opponent. His ability is outstanding, and if he wants to use strategies to disintegrate the relationship between Lu Heng and Siqin, he still needs to think long-term. ”

"But we can't wait right now." Ji Zeyu unceremoniously pointed out the current situation.

Xiao Xiao naturally agreed with Ji Zeyu's judgment, but he still said confidently and optimistically, "Don't worry, let's deal with the current battle first." Their cooperation is based on mutual trust, and the day when they cannot be trusted, all alliances will naturally fall apart. Now is to destroy their trust in each other first. ”

When Ma Cheng and Ji Zeyu heard this, they both nodded in unison.

"You're right." Ji Zeyu said: "Even if they have the same goal now, they are not of the same clan in the end, whether it is Siqin to Lu Heng or Lu Heng to Siqin, they must have hidden a lot of careful thoughts in their hearts." Once something is discovered by the other party, it is very likely to become the last straw that crushes the camel. ”

Xiao Xiao called Xu Weizhi and several other strategists to come, discussed it with the people around Ji Zeyu, and finally made a careful and rigorous plan.

The next day, rumors spread among the army.

"Have you heard, the head of the Lu family came to see the prince in person yesterday! Looks like you want to make peace? ”

"The head of the Lu family is also a member of the Great Zhou, no matter how he is, he won't really help the Tatars to bully our own people."

"And what did he do before? In my opinion, he has that heart, but now that he sees that the prince and the Duke of Dingguo are united and use their troops like gods, the Tatars may not have a chance to win this battle, and it is not difficult to understand that the head of the Lu family wants to take the opportunity to make friends, right? ”

……

Gossip has always spread the fastest, and one of Xiao Xiao's instructions just said a general meaning, but in the end, many versions of the rumors came out, and each of them was logically rigorous, which was completely more credible than what Xiao Xiao said before.

Xiao Xiao and Ji Zeyu couldn't imagine that they had just made a start, but those rumors were spread more and more widely, if they hadn't come up with this idea at the beginning, even they would have believed that Lu Heng had the heart to return to Da Zhou.

"I'm almost believing this rumor." Ma Cheng stood in front of the tent with his arms crossed, looking at the soldiers who had gathered not far away to make a fire and rebel, and did not whisper about the matter, and turned around and asked the emperor, "Lord, can this matter be reported to the Tatar Khan?" ”

"Absolutely." He nodded firmly.

Ma Cheng has always admired Xiao Xiao, and when he saw that he was so sure of what he said, he naturally believed his words, and when he thought of the contradiction between Tatar and Lu Heng, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

And just as the people expected, in the Tatar camp, Siqin listened to the spies' return like water.

“…… Khan, please think twice, the surname Lu is from the Great Zhou Dynasty after all. They have a saying in the Great Zhou, 'If you are not of my race, your heart will be different', the surname Lu will betray us when he can't say it, if he unites with the Great Zhou people to deal with us, what if then? ”

Siqin's face was still handsome, but during this period of fighting, coupled with the fact that he endured humiliation and heavy burdens after the defeat of the previous Tatars but was not understood by the ministers of the court, many people had different intentions, and even those who aimed at his throne moved out of the previous death of Anari to make a fuss.

Everything went smoothly in Siqin, and even his face showed a bit of depression.

It was easy to have the strong support of the old ministers of the Northern Hebei Kingdom led by the Lumen family, and he was able to drive straight into the face and directly slap the faces of those old ministers who didn't trust him.

But now someone told him that Lu Heng actually had an outside heart and might put him together at any time.

How can Siqin be in a good mood? If he sees Lu Heng now, maybe he will twist his neck off!

Just thinking like this, someone outside the account came to report: "Khan, the head of the Lu family has arrived!" ”

Siqin had a calm face, "Let him in." ”

As soon as the curtain was lifted, I saw a handsome young man wearing a cocoon silk straight jacket and a net scarf on his head slowly walking in.

Siqin stared at Lu Heng expressionlessly, wanting to see what Lu Heng's trip meant.

Lu Heng smiled and said straight to the point: "I already know those rumors." It is guessed that the Khan may misunderstand, so he must come and explain it to the Khan himself. ”

Siqin raised his eyebrows: "Master Lu, please speak." ”

Lu Heng said calmly: "That rumor appeared suddenly, I have to say that Ji Zeyu and Xiao Xiao are much more difficult to deal with when they join forces." Don't say it's you, even I almost believed them. I wondered if I had ever been in contact with them, but I had forgotten about them. “

"It's just that Khan can understand that all this is nonsense when he thinks about it. I have long been out of the same sky with the Great Zhou people, and the Great Zhou Emperor has brutalized my people, and the entire huge family of the Lu family has been slaughtered, and only some people who followed me have escaped.

"If someone treats the Khan like this, will the Khan still be loyal to such a faint king? And I have already borne the name of betrayal, and now even if I turn back, how can he believe me with his suspicion?

"I've torn my face to this point, and I'm no longer looking back. What's more, I have been on the Tatar expedition for several days, and I have really used my best ability to support, the Khan is a smart man, calm down and think about it carefully, you will know that the rumors are not credible at all. Because of the betrayal of the Khan, it did me no good at all. ”

Siqin's face was contemplative.

Calm down, I do feel that what Lu Heng said makes sense. Such as the temper of the Great Zhou Dynasty, a person like Lu Heng who had betrayed, even if he went back, he was only questioned, and it would be no good for him to go back to the Great Zhou.

But after thinking about it, at the moment, because there is no benefit, Lu Heng will not turn back and help Da Zhoulai deal with himself. But one day in the future, will it be more beneficial to help Da Zhou than to help yourself?

Siqin didn't believe in the noble manners of a person who could take refuge in a foreign race. At that time, he will set foot on the same path as the Great Zhou Dujun.

It's just that at the moment they are facing a strong enemy, and the alliance cannot be destroyed.

Siqin nodded, his tense shoulders relaxed, and his sitting posture seemed much more casual, "What you said also has some truth." But you have to be careful, don't let Ben Khan seize the evidence of your betrayal, think about your family, and think about yourself. Dealing with the Great Zhou Shu 100,000 soldiers and horses Ben Khan is not afraid, dealing with a you, when the time comes, it must be a hand, think about it carefully, can you escape?"

Lu Heng's impatience is being threatened. But now she can't have a seizure, so she can only nod with a smile on her face.

He didn't really have any real power to finance the Tatars, but he was in a better mood to see that her money was being spent in the right place.

After talking to Siqin for a while, Lu Heng turned back to the tent where his party was.

Bian Ruohan is in the barracks, and the food and accommodation are not as good as before, but he still proudly adheres to the habit of being a nobleman, and even in the barracks, he is still dressed up pink and delicate.

Lu Heng was bored when he saw Bian Ruohan's back in the mirror.

"If you dress up like this, just stay in the tent for me honestly, and don't go out and walk around at will."

Bian Ruohan looked at the mirror on the makeup box and wore the palace flower, sneered when she heard the words, and straightened the brightly colored peony flower, "If you don't go, I won't go out?" Do you care? ”

Lu Heng rubbed his eyebrows, sat down on the wooden bed tiredly, and sneered: "We live in the barracks, and we are being watched by the Tatars all the time, do you know what kind of Tatars are in the camp?" Those Tatar men don't know what rules are unruly, if you still want your innocence, dress up lighter, go out less often, and don't embarrass me. ”

Bian Ruohan's face turned pale when she heard this, and she didn't know whether she was afraid or angry, she suddenly turned around and glared at Lu Heng angrily: "Am I embarrassed?" No matter how ashamed I am, I am not so lowly as to beg for food in front of the tartars! If I am hurt in front of you, it is also your incompetence as a man! ”

Lu Heng only felt irritated when he saw Bian Ruohan now, and hearing her roar like this, his heart became more and more troubled, and he couldn't think carefully at all.

He didn't want to quarrel with a woman, lest he get up and leave the tent without getting up. be

Seeing that Lu Heng was about to leave without listening to what he said, Bian Ruohan said angrily: "Where are your thoughts?" Yes? Do you dare to say that everything you are doing now is for the Lu family? You're clearly because of that slut! It's you who look at me horizontally, but who is the person who accompanies you through thick and thin? Lost conscience! ”

Bian Ruohan's words completely turned out the deepest thing hidden in the most secret position in Lu Heng's heart.

He remembered the reply of the spy he had ordered to go to Da Zhou to inquire about Qin Yining's whereabouts this morning, and his heart twitched.

She was pregnant again, and she was about to give birth.

She was only for the sake of being alone, and even when she was pregnant, she didn't forget to help her raise food and grass. He is really envious of Xiao Xiao, who can get a woman's sincere emotions and sincere dedication.

What about him? All he got was vulgarity, noise, and noise.

"Wenru."

"Yes. Head of house. Lu Wenru quietly followed behind Lu Heng, and came forward to salute when he heard the sound.

"Send the message out, let our people go to Jingang, and secretly protect Prince Zhongshun."

Lu Wenru looked at Lu Heng in surprise.

Lu Heng smiled self-deprecatingly: "She is about to give birth now, it is a critical moment, I believe that Da Zhou Dujun has also been careful now, and I don't know what he will do to stimulate Xiao Xiao." Our people secretly protect her Ichigo, so that we can give her some time to relieve. ”