Steel Dynasty - Chapter 567

[Chapter 567 The cunning King Yan]

PS: There is one more chapter.

Bozhou.

When Xiao Qi came out of Prince Yan’s Mansion, she met Zhan Xingchang head-on.

He had met Zhan Xingchang during his last mission to Qingzhou and knew that Zhan Xingchang was resourceful. There was no doubt about Zhan Xingchang’s purpose of appearing here.

“I didn’t expect King Qi to be so well-informed and know King Wei’s plan so quickly. I just don’t know if Governor Zhan has also brought assassins who are ready to kill me.” Xiao Qi sneered.

Zhan Xingchang had also met Xiao Qi. During the conversation just now, Xiao Qi deliberately used the words of Governor Zhan to irritate him just to make him angry. He said: “If I want to kill you, why should I come to Bozhou in person? And you underestimate your highness too much. We can do what you can do, and we can do it better,” Zhan Xingchang said.

Xiao Qi’s expression changed slightly. Zhan Xingchang’s simple words had already stated the purpose of his trip. He also came here for the purpose of joining forces.

As for why Xiao Ming wanted to join forces, anyone with a discerning eye could also see that he wanted to join forces with King Yan to attack King Wei.

With a sneer, Zhan Xingchang didn’t want to say anything more to Xiao Qi, so he turned around and headed towards Prince Yan’s Mansion.

Xiao Qi’s name suddenly wrinkled. He had stayed in Bozhou for five days. During this time, he not only met the fourth prince, but also met King Yan.

However, despite his efforts to persuade, King Yan’s words were vague. He seemed to agree but also hesitated. But in general, what he meant was that if either King Liang or King Zhao agreed, he would send troops.

So this time he was going to lobby King Liang, because he also knew that King Liang had always secretly hated King Qi, and reaching an alliance with him was not a problem.

This time he left, preparing to go to Liang Di, but now Zhan Xingchang’s arrival made him feel uneasy. This was the only way to save Wei Di. If it could not be achieved, Wei Di would fall into a state of eternal destruction.

Looking back at Prince Yan’s Mansion, Xiao Qi decided to go to Prince Liang. At Prince Yan’s office, he had made it very clear that he was powerful. He believed that Prince Yan would not regret his decision.

When Xiao Qi left, Zhan Xingchang had already arrived in the main hall of Prince Yan’s mansion, where Prince Yan was waiting for him.

“Are you Zhan Xingchang? It is said that you also contributed to the battle of Jizhou.” King Yan said loudly.

Zhan Xingchang raised his head and glanced at King Yan. In his eyes, King Yan had a thin body, a long face and a wide mouth. He looked a bit ugly, like a donkey face.

“His Royal Highness, King Yan, I am correct. However, the credit for this battle in Jizhou belongs to Your Highness, not me.” Zhan Xingchang said cautiously.

King Yan stared at Zhan Xingchang and said: “First King Wei, and now King Qi, what’s going on now? What kind of wind blew you all here.”

Zhan Xingchang thought to himself, King Yan, indeed He is an old fox. He is asking questions knowingly. As soon as Xiao Qi left, Prince Yan pretended not to know anything.

So Zhan Xingchang said: “Your Highness, the King of Qi sent me here this time not for anything else, but to deliver a great gift to Your Highness.”

“Oh? It’s rare to see a great gift from the King of Qi, please tell me. King Yan said with a smile.

Zhan Xingchang said calmly: “Shouzhou.”

“Shouzhou?”

King Yan’s eyes flashed with light, which Zhan Xingchang saw.

“Yes, it is Shouzhou in Wei. Your Highness has always been thinking about Shouzhou. Now His Highness King Qi is willing to take Shouzhou with His Highness and give this place to His Highness.” Zhan Xingchang said.

King Yan remained calm on the surface, he said: “This King of Shouzhou is the ancestral home of the Zheng family, but these matters of the ancestors are the matters of the ancestors after all. When it comes to this King, some things should be put down, right? The king doesn’t want to go to war over this matter, and even if I win Shouzhou, it’s not certain who will win it.”

After that, King Yan took a sip of tea and waited for Zhan Xingchang’s words.

“So, King Yan is determined to deal with us together with King Wei?” Zhan Xingchang asked in a neither humble nor overbearing tone.

King Yan blew a breath of hot air and said calmly: “I am not stupid. I know clearly whether Shouzhou is more important than the safety of Yan. For the sake of Shouzhou, I sit back and watch King Qi annex the entire Wei. Next, King Qi wants to The one I have to deal with is this king.”

Zhan Xingchang became more and more cautious. King Yan saw clearly that this was their next plan.

“Does King Yan think that the four armies can conquer Qidi?”

“Maybe not, but it will be enough to severely damage Qidi’s vitality and prevent it from occupying other vassal kings’ lands.” King Yan knocked on the table, “And the others The vassal kings are equally powerful, and even if they conquer each other, it will not be as simple as the King of Qi annexing the land of Wei, so I am more willing to trust the King of Wei, rather than digging his own grave for a temporary small gain.”

Zhan Xingchang. Secretly thinking that something was wrong, King Yan was extremely calm and saw things very clearly. He said, “What if His Highness and Wei Di have eased their relationship? Don’t forget that King Wei and Your Highness are both members of the royal family, and this war is nothing. Over some unpleasant things, this is like a couple fighting at the end of the bed.”

“Hahaha…” King Yan suddenly laughed, “If I didn’t know Xiao Qi’s identity, I might believe you, but I know his identity. Then it became clear that King Wei would never ask for peace from Xiao Ming?”

“Xiao Qi’s identity?” Zhan Xingchang looked confused.

King Yan didn’t seem to intend to hide the matter. He said directly: “This Xiao Qi is none other than the son of King Ning. Back then, Xiao Wenxuan killed King Ning for his throne. King Wei hid his son and kept him with him to raise him. It can be said that King Wei has long been disloyal. King Qi is Xiao Wenxuan’s son. How could he, King Wei, surrender to him? Although King Wei is extravagant, I know that King Wei still has some strong bones. “

Zhan Xingchang. He looked shocked. He had also heard about this major case of King Ning. After King Yan said this, he finally understood why King Wei refused to form an alliance with Xiao Ming. It turned out that in his heart, he had always held hatred towards Xiao Wenxuan and his heirs.

“I see.” Zhan Xingchang’s eyes narrowed, but he also had a trump card. He believed that King Yan would not refuse, because under the current situation, this is what everyone wants.

After pondering for a while, Zhan Xingchang rolled his eyes and said deceitfully: “Actually, His Highness King Qi has known Xiao Qi’s identity for a long time, so the war with King Wei is just a personal grudge. His Highness has no intention of fighting for the world, but it is just a matter of personal grudges.” In order to keep his kingdom free and at ease, in order to prove His Highness’s innocence, His Highness asked his subordinates to teach the musket making technology to you, Yan.”

King Yan’s eyes suddenly narrowed, and his heart was filled with disappointment. After beating violently for a few times, I have to say that this condition is too tempting.

(End of chapter)