Chapter 196: Secret Armistice

Since Mengge had not returned yet, Kublai Khan summoned hundreds of officials in Pingyang Prefecture to discuss how to exchange for more than 100,000 prisoners of war. It was not that he had to interfere with the affairs, but that he had never had such a defeat since the Mongolian army became famous. He lost nearly 300,000 soldiers, but not only did he not save the Western Regions, but the enemy attacked Jingzhao Prefecture. The next battle of Weishui was defeated again. Now even Jingzhao Prefecture was lost, and 120,000 to 100,000 soldiers were captured. More than 100,000 soldiers were not small to any party, especially in countries with a sparse population like Mongolia. Therefore, this incident caused a great shock on the Mongolian grassland that had been peaceful for more than ten years...

In the past, the Mongols were used to being "uncles" in war, and only the other party could ask for help. Now they suddenly changed their positions. Kublai Khan's eyes were filled with cold light, staring at the civil and military officials in the hall. Some of them were indignant and wanted to reorganize the army and fight again, while others suggested spending money to redeem the prisoners. Kublai Khan thought about the proposals of everyone. It was absolutely impossible to fight. Now the discussion was to mediate the prisoners before they were executed and try to get everyone back. If it was too big, the other party would probably cut off the 100,000 prisoners immediately. Although spending money to redeem people was a relatively feasible method, it was just that the amount of the money was not easy to determine. Finally, Mengge came back in the few days of discussing the "redemption fee".

After hearing the compensation, Mengge did not express any objection. The money could be transferred to the Song court. Not only could they not spend a single child, they would also make a lot of money. After several days of discussion, Mengge returned to Xiangyang Prefecture to plan the southern expedition. Due to the loss of Jingzhao and Longnan, the supply line on Shu Road was cut off, so he could only leave Yong'an and then go to Jiangling to go to the water and land, and then go north to Xiangyang Prefecture to reach Bianliang Prefecture. The Mongolian army's invasion once again targeted the Song court. Kublai Khan's war in Shandong has ended in this regard. In addition to stabilizing all places, the most urgent task is to rescue the prisoners. Now he was discussing peace with everyone in his meeting hall. While he was speaking, a voice sounded from outside the door, "Prince, Uskmuer is here." "Oh." After replying lightly, Kublai Khan said to the civil and military officials: "You go down first, Mr. Kemuer and I have something to say."

"Greetings to the prince!" Uskumur saluted after coming in. "Sir, please come up, Xiao Wang has something to discuss with him." As he said that, he called the attendant to watch Uskumur. The old headhunter sat down and bowed and said, "I don't know what is the important matter for the prince to summon Kumur?" "Things in the Western Regions." Kublai Khan nodded. "Kumur has also heard of this matter. More than 100,000 people were captured by my Mongolian army, which has indeed caused great losses to our army, especially Jingzhao Prefecture, which has now threatened the Khan camp in Bianliang." Kublai Khan said, "The civil and military means to temporarily negotiate peace and redeem the captives." The old headhunter shook his head and said, "Impossible, Jiang Hui will never agree. Kumur dares to guarantee that after a while, he settles the matter in Jingzhao, and we will really want to save the more than 100,000 warriors."

So I want to find Mr. to be a lobbyist, after all, Mr. has had contact with him." Seeing Uskmuer bowing his head and silent, Kublai said, "This matter is of great importance. I hope Mr. will not refuse. Whether it is successful or not, the little king should be grateful for his kindness forever." When he said this, Uskmuer had to bow and bow, "Kimur tried his best, but please agree to the villain to make a decision in the negotiation." "It's easy to say. As long as everyone can be redeemed, it's okay to ask for a million." Uskmuer said, "Kimur will be sure about money, and there is also..." Seeing Uskmuer wanting to say but stopping, Kublai said, "Sir, just say it." The old headhunter hesitated for a moment before saying, "I hope the prince will agree to three things. If there are these three things, Kimur will be sure to redeem the prisoners." "What three things?"

Uskmuer drove the things he wanted to bring to Jingzhao Mansion, "The tiger-headed golden sword, Genghis Khan's admiration sword, not only cut iron like mud, but also priceless. It is the magic weapon that every warrior dreams of; ferret fur, extremely precious fur, was specially prepared for Li Mochou, I hope it can blow the wind beside the pillow..." However, Uskmuer did not dare to say anything after saying these two things. Kublai Khan subconsciously felt that the last one must be something that he or Mengge could not accept, but he still asked, "What is the third one?" The old headhunter was stunned for a while before he spoke tremblingly. Sure enough, he had not said anything yet.

Half of them, Kublai Khan immediately started to curse, "Get out for me..., this matter is absolutely impossible... Get out of here..." But in a moment, Uskmuer, who was scolded, was called back by Kublai Khan, "I will discuss this matter again, you go first! Let's say... Yan'an Mansion can be cut to him, if not..." Kublai Khan gritted his teeth and was about to invite Uskmuer out, but the old headhunter suddenly knelt down and said, "Prince, Murong Yaolin gave his daughter to him. Now both sides echoed, Dongping and Jingzhao are now lost. If the lands of the Three Jins change hands, more than 200,000 troops from Jingnan and Bashu will be in danger!"

Kublai Khan's face changed and finally waved to Uskmuer, "Sir, please go down first, Rong Xiaowang think about it..."

In Zhongxing Mansion, Xiahou Lie busy commanding the maids to pack their luggage, while Cheng Ying and Zhang Yajing women counted their own things by the carriage on the side. "I heard that Jingzhao Mansion is bigger than Zhongxing, right?" "Of course, Jingzhao is located in the Central Plains, where the most good things are there. I will take you some of you to have a good time." Seeing the girls laughing aside, Xiahou Lie quietly retreated, turned around for a few turns and left the house.

"Where are you going?" When I met Xiaolongnu at the door, Xiahou Lie replied, "Several young ladies asked Laozi to invite Xiaoxu and the master." Seeing that there were several maids behind him, Xiaolongnu let him go, but after staring at Xiahou Lie for a while, Ouyang Feng's voice came from somewhere, "Long'er, why are you still standing here? Hurry up with those girls to pick up the fine and soft." When I turned around, Ouyang Feng raised a baby above his head and was teasing, "Grandpa, you...", "Oh, your master said he wanted to bring Lin'er to Jingzhao. I thought about the bitter coldness of the Western Regions, Lin'er was still young,

There is a suitable place for him to grow, and I have something to do for the time being, so I sent it here. Tell Lin Yu that in five years, I must take Lin'er back to Baituo Mountain." After hearing Ouyang Feng's words, Xiaolongnu looked at the direction where Xiahou Lie was walking in confusion, and then followed him without a sound, causing Ouyang Feng to wonder, "What a strange girl, I don't know if I can please Hui'er in the future." Not long after, he entered the yard where Xiahou Lie lived, and then quietly approached a small house with figures. There seemed to be someone in the house, one man and one woman, the man was Xiahou Lie, and the woman was Xiaolongnu.

"Miss, please leave quickly. Everyone is packing things now. After this time, the old owner may find you." "Then what about you, Uncle Xiahou, I'm leaving, you...", "Don't worry, the old owner will not make things difficult for me. Besides, the young owner trusts me quite a bit, and you can just punish me." "How can that be...", "Don't delay, I've brought all the things to you, hurry up and leave Ziqi...", Xiaolongnu remembered something when she heard the name "Ziqi", and then deliberately pushed the door in, "Ziqi! Is it the person who hurt grandpa!"

Xiahou Lie's face turned pale, and he suddenly stepped forward and asked, "Mrs. Young lady, please don't say anything. I beg you. If the master knows..., let Ziqi go..." Ziqi couldn't help but angrily seeing Xiahou Lie's servile appearance: "Uncle Xiahou, get out of here, look at me kill her!" Ziqi had never seen Xiaolongnu before, and his unparalleled beauty made Ziqi mistakenly think that Xiaolongnu was just my newly acquired private favor, so she immediately took out two holy fires and flew out. This made Xiaolongnu become competitive and pulled out a delicate handle from the belt with her slender waist.

Soft sword went up to him. Ziqi asked herself that she had learned the martial arts of the Five-Faced Holy Fire Order and did not take Xiaolongnu seriously. Last time she came, she asked Xiahou Lie to steal the last two Holy Fire Orders, but Xiahou Lie did not succeed, but just copied the text on it. This time Fang Mu's Ming Cult was basically broken down. After escaping from the Western Regions, he found Ziqi and ordered her to steal all the Six-Faced Holy Fire Orders. Seeing that the success was about to happen, she just asked Xiahou Lie to go with her and delayed it for a while. Now a troublemaker has emerged for no reason, so Ziqi certainly didn't stop.

But after only more than ten moves, Ziqi could not fight against Xiaolongnu. Although those strange moves made Xiaolongnu restrain themselves everywhere, they could not hurt her at all. Instead, Xiaolongnu ignored Ziqi's movements at all. After a while, the two sides of the Holy Fire Order were knocked down, and then Ziqi's waist was picked down. Now she was just guarding the vital points with the last two sides of the Holy Fire Order. In a blink of an eye, there was already a sweat all over her body. Xiahou Lie wanted to go forward to rescue, but he couldn't even keep up with the movements of the two people, so he could only look at it and worry. Finally, Ziqi was slid over the back of his hand by Xiaolongnu's sword, and the last Holy Fire Order was also dropped. Seeing Ziqi being controlled, Xiahou Lie pounced on Xiaolongnu, "Please be kind to the young lady...", but before he finished speaking, a figure appeared at some point...

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Chapter completed!