"That's good news. Zuo Xiang nodded with satisfaction: "From your point of view, can we clean up the Kaida family militarily?"

"No problem, Your Majesty is in our hands, they can't get any more support from other governors, and the Kaida family may have even a problem with soldiers' rations now. The general confidently said: "If it weren't for the time limit, we could besiege the Kaida family without attacking it, and let them eat themselves." ”

Zuo Xiang shook his head.

"You're underestimating the enemy again, and none of the people in the Kaida family are easy to deal with. Lu Man warned the people around him: "Internally, Visu Al Kaida's ability is second to none among the Imperial governors, and militarily, they have the monster Cohen Al Cadeda, and it is not a matter of luck to defeat the demon alliance several times their size. If it weren't for His Majesty, we would have had a hard time coping with it. ”

"Yes, my lord, the last general must be careful. The general looked at Lu Man: "But about His Majesty, everyone is a little worried. ”

"Worried? ”

"Yes, my lord, you know, we follow your lordship because of your imperial talent. Speaking of this, the general lowered his voice very low: "But, now His Majesty is here......"

Zuo Xiang stood up and motioned to the general not to say any more.

"You don't have to worry about this matter, and don't talk about it in the future, I have my own arrangements for your future, and I won't let everyone be busy in vain. Lu Man smiled: "As for His Majesty, of course he will still be His Majesty, and he will always be His Majesty...... Got it?"

"Understood. The general understood the meaning of Zuo Xiang's words.

"Well, what about the governors of the other provinces? ”

"Replies have arrived one after another, and even His Majesty is in our hands. What other reason do they have to deal with us?" the other lackey couldn't hide his excitement: "Even the several provinces with which they have reached an agreement. After hearing about His Majesty's affairs, they all threw themselves at us. The Kaida family is really lonely this time. ”

"Hahaha......" Zuo Xiang let out a long laugh: "Kaida father and son, I want you to know the consequences of going against me!"

Just then, the guard outside the gate ran in: "My lord, the messenger to Cohen Kerda has returned. ”

"Call him in. ”

The dusty messenger walked in, a reply letter in both hands.

"I'd like to see what you do with this letter. Zuo Xiang stretched out his hand to take it, and after a few cursory glances, the look on his face was no longer right--this letter was not returned by Cohen Kaida, but by Lorenzo, the former dean of the Holy Capital Academy. Can a person like Zuo Xiang be treated by Lorenzo's kind words? Compared with Lorenzo's harsh language, Zuo Xiang is more concerned about the end of the reply. In the last paragraph, Lorenzo made it clear that the Al Qaeda family did not believe that the Emperor Fischet Shamai was in his hands!

Zuo Xiang crumpled the letterhead in his hand, stared at his lackeys and asked, "Can our army move at any time?"

"Ready to fight!"

"Good, good, good!" the muscles on Zuo Xiang's cheeks twitched: "This battle will come sooner or later, and it will be solved at once." ”

"Please give me the order, and we will do our best to eradicate the Kaida family. ”

"The army is out!" Zuo Xiang sneered: "I also went with the army, Lisan Province is a good place with beautiful scenery, and it is the most suitable for friends to meet." ”

"Yes!"

Later, on the road to the barracks outside the Holy Capital. In the midst of Zuo Xiang's escort, Zuo Xiang and His Majesty were talking in the carriage. It's an equal conversation -- at least that's what the left minister thinks in his heart.

As a thinking person, there are many ways to enjoy life.

Lu Man, for example, thought that it was the most pleasant pleasure to talk to his emperor on an equal footing, as he was now. He can use words to insult the other party to get psychological pleasure - he can't deal with Lao Tzu, it's always okay to deal with his son, right?

"Your Majesty is familiar with this journey, right?" Lu Man smiled: "There must be a lot of feelings when you revisit the old place." ”

"It's a lot of touching. Fischer nodded yes, and the flat expression on his face was very similar to that of his father: "But it's not what you expect." ”

"Oh, what is your majesty thinking?" Lu Man bowed, "I'm interested to know." ”

"Perhaps, next time I have time, I will talk to Zuo Xiang. Fischette glanced out the window at the prairie, and the weeds growing on the prairie were either yellow and dark green.

"Alright then!" Zuo Xiang shrugged his shoulders: "According to my arrangement, we will soon go to Lisan City, the decisive battle with the Cohen rebels is imminent, and I personally hope to end this battle before the New Year." ”

"That's what I thought too. Fichette replied unhurriedly: "In this way, everyone can have a relaxed New Year." ”

Looking at Fichette's cousin, Zuo Xiang gave up his previous idea and also decided that the inferior nature of the Xia Mai family was hereditary, and he could not bargain for anything on his tongue.

"If you want to end the war before the New Year, Your Majesty must also work hard. Zuo Xiang said "sincerely": "The last time His Majesty wrote a letter, the Kaida family replied that they doubted its authenticity. ”

"It's all like that. Fischette smiled, "Even if I stand in front of them, they can still doubt my authenticity. ”

Zuo Xiang involuntarily faced the car door and took a deep breath.

"Even so, His Majesty can still come forward. After calming the anger in his chest, he continued: "At least we can make the army of the Kaida family lose confidence!, and more importantly, convey this information to the other nobles of the empire, and the governors of the other provinces, after hearing of His Majesty's attitude, will also move closer to His Majesty - they all have representatives to act with us." ”

"Of course it's good to break the confidence of the Al Qeda family's army. Fichette asked rhetorically, "But with the usual appearance of the Al Qaeda army, do you think this is possible?"

"Your Majesty should not be presumptuous, your influence is unmatched. Zuo Xiang said: "Besides, Your Majesty can still play! As long as the Kaida family is willing to lay down their weapons, I personally don't want to kill them all." As long as they are willing to disband, His Majesty can still appoint the Kaida family as the governor of the two provinces, and I will definitely support His Majesty. ”

"Why does the left minister think like this?" Fischette stared at the left minister: "Haven't you always been 'jealous of evil'? Besides, the Kaida family is now at a military disadvantage. It seems like a good opportunity to annihilate them. ”

"Frankly, I don't want to let go of the Kaida family. No one hates them more than I do. Zuo Xiang played with the corner of his clothes: "This problem lies in the temple." ”

"Temple?"

"Yes. In fact, since the chaos in the Empire, the temple has been very concerned, and the temple has said that it is necessary to calm down this chaos within three months. Saying this, Zuo Xiang did not blush: "It can also be said that I am incompetent, now that most of the time has passed, and this matter is just a little eyebrow-raising." ”

"Now that you have eyebrows, what are you worried about?"

His Majesty laughed. In fact, we all understand that with the strength of the Kaida family, no one dares to guarantee that they can be eliminated within a month. Zuo Xiang replied with a wry smile: "However, the statute of limitations stipulated by the temple cannot be changed, and it is also for the peace of the empire, so I implore His Majesty Xià to personally come forward to persuade the Kaida family to give up resistance." ”

"Isn't that the end of the Al Qaeda family?" Fischette smiled, "What do I use to persuade them? This is a realistic and utilitarian world, and no matter what people do, they must have profits—the left minister will not fail to understand this, right?"

"Of course I do. Zuo Xiang was also laughing: "I've already thought about it, do you want to hear it?"

"Say it!"

"There are two ways. In front of Fichette, the left minister sketched out the grand plan for the future: "First, the Kaida family laid down their arms and remained in charge of the two provinces of Dark and Dark Moon. The Empire will henceforth collect no taxes on these two provinces, nor will it interfere in all their affairs. ”

"It's a good condition. I think the Kaida family will be interested, but what about the second one?"

"The second method is more generous for the Kaida family, but it is a little more difficult. Zuo Xiang whispered: "We can divide the Sibian Empire into two......"

Hearing Zuo Xiang say this, Fischette was rarely silent for a moment, and then said: "Zuo Xiang, your imagination is really good, ordinary people don't dare to think like this-splitting the empire, how can you explain it to the Bright God Clan?"

"I don't need to explain. Zuo Xiang smiled: "As long as we reach an agreement with the Kaida family, someone from the Bright God Clan will naturally explain it to us." ”

"Oh?" Fischette raised his eyebrows, "You mean the temple, have you discussed this?"

"Of course, how could I have survived without the support of the temple?" said Zuo Xiang proudly: "The temple knows both of the above methods, but in order to show sincerity, the Kaida family must first lay down their arms - this is a prerequisite. ”

"It's very difficult to get them to lay down their weapons first!" Fischette shook his head slightly: "After all, Zuo Xiang is just talking casually, and there is no guarantee." ”

"What guarantee do you want? The Kaida family is already in danger and still want to guarantee?" Zuo Xiang looked angry and uneasy: "At this time, Your Majesty's words are guarantees, and my words are guarantees! If not, even if you are desperately held accountable by the temple, I must also destroy the Kaida family!"

"Don't get excited, Prime Minister Zuo! I just asked casually, and I didn't doubt that you were a person. Fischette smiled slightly: "But from a practical point of view, both of your plans are a bit rash. ”

"Imprudent?"

"Yes, don't talk about the Kaida family, I'm afraid no one can believe that such a good thing will happen. Fichette looked out the window: "The conditions you offer are so good that they are suspicious." ”

"There's no way around it...... In fact, I didn't expect it to come to this. Zuo Xiang's smile was a little bleak: "With such a large and elite army, I still don't have the confidence to win." ”

Fichette's gaze returned to Zuo Xiang's face: "It's okay, you can come again, in this case, the Kaida family will be defeated by you one day." ”

"You're like your father, you don't understand how I feel, and you don't know the pressure I'm going through. Zuo Xiang put away his smile: "Your Majesty, I'm tired of talking in circles with you like this, let's talk about it honestly!"

"Whatever you want. ”

"If I had a chance to eliminate the Kaida family, I would not hesitate to do it, but the reality at the moment is that I can't do that...... And when these three months are up, the temple will abandon me for its own safety, just as it did the army of Cohen Al Cada that day. Zuo Xiang laughed self-deprecatingly: "I came out of the temple, and no one knows their principles better than me." ”

"So what?"

"So, I'm going to end this mess within the three-month statute of limitations. One way or another. I'm going to have an account to the temple. Even if it's just for superficial work. Zuo Xiang leaned back in his chair, his eyes blank: "Our grievances can be settled later, I won't spare the Kaida family, and the Kaida family won't spare me." ”

"That's your plan?"

"I didn't know the fragility of these two plans, which would have been hopeless. But now it's different, now that I have you, your majesty is the key to maintaining the balance between the two sides in this plan...... For your safety, the Kaida family must lay down their arms. Be kind to me, and at least get through the crisis in front of you. In addition, we can find a few people who are responsible for the rebellion for the dead ghosts. Zuo Xiang said his thoughts: "And Your Majesty, as a guarantee of the agreement, you will always stay in the Holy Capital, and you are my hostage." ”

"I didn't expect that I, the Emperor of the Empty Name, would be so useful. ”

"In this way, there will be no more dead people in the Kaida family, and no more dead people on my side, Your Majesty alone can avoid the bloodshed of hundreds of thousands of people...... I don't know what the future holds. But at least for the time being, bloodshed was avoided. The left minister ignored Fischet's sarcasm: "Although your majesty has no freedom, you are still treated by the emperor." I promise you won't be hurt. ”

"So you're going to do that. Fischer nodded: "Are all your men willing to accept it?"

"If they had behaved well before, I wouldn't have had to end the war in this way. Zuo Xiang snorted coldly: "So I don't consider their feelings." ”

Fichette pondered.

"Your Majesty, this is the best way to do it in the current situation. If the Kaida family agrees, we will get along well, otherwise, the Kaida family is dangerous, I am dangerous, and His Majesty is equally dangerous...... No one can take advantage of it except the temple. Zuo Xiang said: "As for the temple, why should we let them pick up the bargain? We can also join hands against them." ”

"I'm thinking about it. Fichette ended the conversation with a wave of his hand.

"About your parents, it was an accident. Zuo Xiang said in a voice so low that it was almost inaudible: "Otherwise, things would not have come to this point." ”

Hearing this, the corners of Fichette's mouth twitched slightly.

When Zuo Xiang had just left the Holy Capital with a mighty army, the lurking staff of the Dark Provincial Army Liaison Office in the Holy Capital spread the news to Lisan City, the capital of Lisan Province.

When Cohen Cadea learned the news, he was extremely flustered.

He and his father, Governor Visu Al Qaeda, knew that this was the only chance to rescue Fischet.

If you lose your Majesty, who has an orthodox status, then the other provinces and nobles will definitely not support you anymore, and the outcome of this war with the left minister will be doomed.

The atmosphere of this pre-war meeting was very tense, and in the lobby of the Governor's Palace in Lisan City, Cohen had made very detailed arrangements for the upcoming battle, and he had used all the means at his disposal...... Senior officers nodded their heads and jolted down their assignments, even arguing over small details.

Everyone knows that there can be no mistake in this matter.

Wei Su Kaida sat quietly to the side, not because he was a minister.

Wei Su Kaida was an old rival who had been fighting directly with Zuo Xiang for more than 20 years, and he understood that Zuo Xiang was not so easy to deal with, and it would be difficult to rescue His Majesty.

Since the death of the Crimers, Visu Al Qeda has become the de facto central figure of the entire royal faction, so he has to think longer than anyone else in this matter.

Of course, it is best to be able to rescue His Majesty, but since Zuo Xiang is full of confidence to attack with His Majesty, he naturally has nothing to fear. If His Majesty can't be saved...... So what about yourself?

To surrender in exchange for the survival of His Majesty's family, no, I am afraid it is not only the life of his own family...... Even if so, will Majesty be able to survive?

As a rebel, the left minister will definitely not tolerate the royal orthodoxy of Fichette.

If you don't surrender, what will be the fate of your majesty? Will the Kaida family bear the notoriety of betraying the lord and fight alone...... It's like a boat in a huge wave.

The officers around him argued again, and Visu Al Kaida felt a pain in his head and couldn't help but put his hand on his forehead.

※※※ The army of the left prime minister divided into three routes and approached the city of Lisan in a mighty way.

Cohen's forces were shrinking, and the Third Army and the General Staff were all retreating into Lissan. The 1st and 2nd Legions were on both flanks of the city.

The front army of the left prime minister came slowly. He continued to march six miles from the city wall before stopping and setting up camp. Gray tents were propped up. One after the other stretched out until it was in everyone's view.

Perhaps because of his research on Cohen, Zuo Xiang was very careful in his actions this time. The camp under the city was built very steadily, and the obvious tactical arrangement of not seeking merit but seeking no fault, not to mention the watchtowers in the camp, and the import and export orders changed every hour.

Cohen led a group of men to look at the city, his brows furrowed.

For him, for his troops. Of course, it is no problem to break through such a camp, but the problem is that Fischet is inside, and as soon as this camp is broken, Fichette will naturally be finished...... No one can end the battle before the enemy damages Fichette.

In a hoarse voice, Cohen ordered the night raid to be cancelled, and he could only hope for tomorrow.

After nightfall, the troops on the left side had all settled, and the base camp of the left side was opposite the city of Lisan in the distance, and there were two sub-camps facing the camps of the first and second legions.

There is no sign of attacking Lisan City on the left, and Cohen will certainly not attack first. So there was a dead silence in the city.

In a tent in a rebel camp, two dark shadows are talking.

“...... The Eldest Princess Order. Keeping the Sbya Empire in chaos in place is your number one priority, and if there is any sign of lifting it, you will do your best to destroy it......"

"The subordinates receive the order. ”

People inside and outside the city of Lisan had a sleepless night.

※※※ "Report to the sir, we have no way to find out the details of His Majesty, they are very well guarded. Towards dawn, the commander of the reconnaissance regiment directly under the General Staff ran back and reported: "But the general location is clear, he is with Zuo Xiang, and there are about three hundred troops in civilian clothes who are responsible for guarding His Majesty. ”

Cohen pinched the ring in his hand and didn't speak for a long time.

"According to the information from the Holy Capital, these three hundred troops should be the Knights of the Temple of Light. Marfa on one side continued: "That is, the group that stormed the palace during the rebellion of the Holy Capital. ”

Carlos asked softly, "Sir, what tactics are we using today?"

"It's complicated. Cohen took a breath: "Today's battle can only be done at the opportune point, let's see what conditions Lu Man's miscellaneous come out!"

Generals, look at me, I'll look at you.

"Cohen, come here. At that moment, Visu Al Qaida appeared at the door, shaking a letter in his hand: "There's a messenger over there." ”

Hearing this, Cohen's body bounced from his chair to the door.

Wei Su gave the letterhead in his hand to Cohen.

"What is the idea of this letter, this miscellaneous fight?" Cohen looked at his father with some confusion as he finished reading the letterhead.

"What his idea is, it's up to us to judge. Wei Su whispered, "The most important thing now is to reply to him." ”

"Go back and prepare. Cohen turned to the generals and said, "I'm going to show up in good spirits later!"

"Yes!"

"These two plans are almost the same as child's play, and we are in the same boat as the miscellaneous things like Zuo Xiang. Cohen cursed, "This wretched head is broken?"

"He's not in the head. Wei Su sighed: "His Majesty is in his hands, we can only choose one of this plan." ”

"How is that possible? What about Fischette?"

"Listen to me Cohen, from the moment Zuo Xiang kidnapped His Majesty, he regained the initiative in the battle situation. Wei Su Kaida put his arm on his son's shoulder: "It's good to have such a plan for us to choose, at least we can be sure that His Majesty is still alive." ”

"In other words, we choose one, and Fischette will be a hostage in the Holy Capital for the rest of his life?"

"I'm afraid that's it for now. Wei Su turned his head: "You have to accept this, as long as Your Majesty lives, we still have hope." ”

"!" Cohen slammed his fist into the doorframe, sending sawdust flying.

"Get ready!" said Visu Kaida softly, "I'll reply to the letter, and I'll see Your Majesty first, no matter what." ”

Cohen, who hated himself for having more than enough heart and not enough strength, first scolded a lot of foul language, and finally sat on the ground against the door frame...... (To be continued......)