Han capital, Qianqing Palace.

Liu Wulie sat on a high platform, roaring loudly, his eyes bloodshot and his face ferocious.

He never expected that the rebel army's offensive would be so swift and fierce that they had captured most of Hanzhou in just one night.

"What is going on?" he whispered to himself, with a hint of trembling in his voice.

Even now, when he stood in the Qianqing Palace, he could still see the smoke floating in the distant sky, just one step away from the emperor's feet and his Qianqing Palace.

Now the threat posed by the rebels was no longer far away, but very close.

If the rebels were willing to attack Huanglong now, he really didn't know how to deal with it.

How could these small fry in Handu be a match for the rebel army that captured seven cities overnight?
When he thought of this, he couldn't help but tremble, feeling extremely anxious and terrified at the same time.

This was not because he wanted to boost the morale of others and destroy his own prestige, but because Lin Zhongyun's record of conquering seven cities in one night was too impressive, even he had to admit defeat.

"Damn it! How on earth did he do that?"

Liu Wulie frowned, with boundless rage burning in his heart. He wished he could tear Lin Zhongyun into pieces. He slapped Lin Zhongyun on the desk in front of him. Until now, he still couldn't figure out how the rebel army had captured so many cities overnight.

At this speed,

Such results,
It made him feel dazed and as if he was in a cloud of fog. He felt that all this was fake and just an illusion.

In fact, he also hoped that this was fake, just his fantasy, but the rising smoke was still so conspicuous and glaring even in the daytime.

Everything before him told him that it was all real.

"How could this happen? How could they be so rampant?" Liu's voice became lower and lower, and his tone revealed a kind of decadence that was almost desperate.

As the emperor of Daqian, he had never thought that there would be such a day, and that he was defeated by bandits. This was what was most difficult for him to accept.

He could not tolerate such a failure and could not accept his own powerlessness in this war. The dignity of the entire dynasty was torn to pieces at this moment.

Although he had long expected that the rebels would arrive at the city one day, he also thought he was ready to accept it all.

However, when all this really came, his heart was still filled with uneasiness and indescribable trembling.

This trembling feeling came from his fear of death, and even more from the uneasiness in his heart.

In fact, in addition to the unstoppable offensive of the rebels, there was another thing that made him furious.

He originally wanted to take this opportunity to flood the Northern Barbarians and the rebel army together, thus taking advantage of the situation. However, Lin Zhongyun's plan of alienation was like a sharp knife, which severely cut his plan and added to the misfortune.

But now the news that Daqian has other plans is spreading like wildfire and everyone knows it. The Northern Barbarians must have also received the news.

Although the Northern Barbarians do not have any definite evidence yet, this will undoubtedly alert the enemy and make them suspicious of Daqian.

In this case, it will be extremely difficult to deceive the Northern Barbarians again.

This was what annoyed him the most.

His face was as gloomy as a dark cloud, and his eyes were flashing with anger, as if he wanted to reduce the entire palace to ashes.

"Damn Lin Zhongyun!" He gritted his teeth, his voice filled with immense resentment.

His originally confident plan was now so easily destroyed by Lin Zhongyun, putting him in such a passive situation. Now he wished he could tear Lin Zhongyun to pieces.

But he also understood that the rebels did not have much time left for him.

He must take action as soon as possible and implement the plan, otherwise the longer the night, the more trouble he will have. By the time the Northern Barbarians react, it will be too late.

"We must not let the Northern Barbarians become suspicious. This plan must go ahead." He growled through gritted teeth, a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes.

"Order the horses to be prepared. I will go to Miyuncheng. Send another person to Tongzhou Reservoir and ask him to be ready. Once the order is received, open the gates and release the water immediately." There was a resolute light in his eyes, and he secretly swore in his heart that he would rebuild his glory on this land and never let anyone ruin his plan.

……

Hanzhou, Miyun City.

Chagan Wuli and the main force of the Northern Barbarians have arrived in Miyun City and reunited with Yuan Chenghuan.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the lobby was suffocatingly oppressive. The air seemed to be frozen, and even the sound of the wind seemed particularly abrupt.

The lanterns hanging on the wall swayed slightly, reflecting everyone's tense faces, as if everyone was silently calculating the situation that would occur next.

Yuan Chenghuan sat in the main seat, his face solemn, his eyes wandering between Chagan Wuli and the middle-aged scholar. There was no anger on their faces, but they looked calm, which made him feel relieved.

Now the main force of the Northern Barbarians is stationed outside the city. It can be said that Miyun City is now under the control of the Northern Barbarians. If they take the rumors outside as true, then he will definitely not escape death.

But looking at their expressions now, he probably didn't take it seriously, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.

However, I managed to avoid this hurdle, but the next one may not be so easy to avoid.

"It's strange, how could the rebel army be so powerful?" Yuan Chenghuan nodded slightly, his brows twisted into a "川" shape, his face full of worry.

To be honest, he was also shocked when he heard the news, and even asked several times before he dared to believe it was true.

He originally thought that his plan was thorough enough, taking all possibilities into consideration and even preparing for the worst.

However, even so, he had never expected such a situation, it was simply too shocking.

Seven cities were conquered in one night.

This is not a remote border town, but a large city that has been continuously reinforced at the feet of the emperor. The guards in each city are the most elite troops of Daqian.

In the past, if someone had said that he could capture nearly half of the cities of Hanzhou in half a month if not overnight, he would have laughed at him for dreaming and wishful thinking.

However, this incident was actually happening in front of him, and he couldn't help but believe it. Chagan Wuli's silence made Yuan Chenghuan even more anxious. He knew that this northern barbarian leader was always cautious. If even he was uneasy about this matter, then the seriousness of the matter was unimaginable.

The atmosphere in the lobby became increasingly depressing, as if even the light was swallowed up by this heavy emotion.

Just when he was feeling uneasy, Chagan Uli's dull voice finally broke the silence.

"I wonder if General Yuan has anything to explain about the rumors outside?" Chagan Wuli put his hands behind his back, stared at Yuan Chenghuan with burning eyes, and spoke word by word.

He spoke very slowly, revealing a sense of authority without anger. His fingers tapped the table unconsciously, making a crisp sound, but it was particularly harsh in this silent space. Yuan Chenghuan's heartbeat accelerated at this moment, as if he felt an invisible pressure coming straight at him.

"Great Khan, all of this is Lin Zhongyun's plan to sow discord between us. Don't believe it!"

Yuan Chenghuan did not dare to be negligent, and immediately stood up and said in a deep voice: "Now our Beiman and Daqian are in a relationship of mutual dependence, and we must not start an internal conflict at this moment."

"I, the Great Qian Emperor, have already led the rebel army into Hanzhou according to the previous plan. Now all that is left is to open the floodgates and release the water. The plan must not be abandoned halfway."

At this moment, he was extremely anxious, as this not only concerned whether he could walk out of the hall today, but also whether Daqian could continue to survive under the cavalry of the rebel army.

At this time, a middle-aged scholar at the side also stood up and advised: "Yes, this is clearly a plot by the rebel army to sow discord. The Khan must not fall for the evil plot of Lin the bandit!"

He had put in so much effort for today and for this plan, and he couldn't let this plan end just like that.

Chagan Uli looked at the two of them, a sharp cold light flashed in his eyes. He did not speak directly, but stared at Yuan Chenghuan closely, as if trying to find clues from Yuan Chenghuan's eyes.

In fact, he knew in his heart that this was most likely Lin Zhongyun's evil plot.

Moreover, things have come to this point. The rebel army is now unstoppable, as evidenced by the fact that they captured seven cities overnight.

At this time, even he could not guarantee that the Northern Barbarian Cavalry would be able to face the rebel army head-on with full confidence.

Now he was somewhat thankful that he had not been so arrogant as to fight to the death with the rebels right away, otherwise the Northern Barbarians would have died a very ugly death.

In addition, the most important point is that they have invested a huge amount of manpower and material resources in this plan and have been preparing for nearly several months. They will never give up halfway.

As long as this plan goes smoothly, the rebel army will be wiped out, and the biggest threat from the Northern Barbarians will be completely eliminated.

As for Daqian, this battle has already shattered Daqian into pieces, so it will be too easy to deal with him.

Moreover, he really couldn't think of any other plan other than this one to stabilize the rebels. Now, even if he had doubts, he had to go all the way.

"If we give up the plan now, Beiman will lose everything." Chagan Wuli thought to himself. After realizing this, he became more determined. Although he had some doubts in his heart, he knew that only by continuing to advance the plan could the future of Beiman be preserved.

"Now that things have come to this, I can let go of my original concerns and the plan can proceed smoothly, but..." Chagan Wuli's voice was low, and it was obvious that he was testing Yuan Chenghuan's bottom line.

So what if I just understand it?
Time waits for no one. Facing all this, Yuan Chenghuan could only pretend to be happy and hurriedly said, "As long as the Khan agrees to continue the plan, I can agree to any conditions."

At this point, he had given up hope. In fact, there was no way out in the current situation. Moreover, he couldn't think of what the Northern Barbarians could do to Daqian now.

Now all the promises they made are just empty checks. What’s the harm even if they agree to them?

Very good. " Chagan Wuli's mouth curled up slightly, and he was secretly proud of himself. Then he began to put forward his own request. His voice became lower and lower, with a hint of pressure: "I need..."

Then, there was a conspiracy in the lobby.

Chagan Uli made many excessive demands, but no matter how unwilling Yuan Chenghuan was, he could only nod reluctantly in order to preserve the future of Daqian.

Soon, the game came to an end, because it was an unequal game.

"I, the Khan, have agreed to all the conditions of the Northern Barbarians. I hope the Khan will not break his promise!" Yuan Chenghuan looked at Chagan Uli and said in a deep voice.

This time, Daqian paid a huge price. If it still cannot resist the rebel army, it would be a complete loss of both the wife and the army.

"Of course!"

Chagan Wuli nodded heavily, his tone revealing unquestionable majesty, "We are all on the same boat, and the rebels are our biggest enemy."

Afterwards, after seeing Yuan Chenghuan off, the middle-aged Confucian scholar who had left with Yuan Chenghuan came back.

He slowly walked to Chagan Wuli's side, and his whole face seemed to have changed, with a cold air on his face. At this moment, his eyes revealed a deep vigilance, as if he was thinking about something secretly.

He looked at the Miyun Dam outside, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and he said in a cold voice: "Khan, although Daqian has agreed to many conditions of the Northern Barbarians, they are all forced by the situation. Once the rebel army is destroyed, I am afraid they will go back on their words."

Chagan Wuli nodded in agreement with the middle-aged scholar's opinion, and said thoughtfully: "You are right. These Han people are not the same kind of people as my northern barbarians after all, and they are not of the same mind. It is hard to guarantee that Daqian is plotting something behind our backs."

"Ok!"

The middle-aged scholar nodded slightly and continued, "The rumors outside this time are definitely a good plot by that thief Lin to sow discord, but it also reminds me that the Northern Barbarians must always be on guard against Daqian."

"So according to you, what is Daqian planning behind my back?" Chagan Wuli's face became increasingly gloomy. Sometimes the cold arrow from behind is more difficult to defend against than the sharp blade in front of you.

"There is an old saying in the Central Plains, which is to think from another's perspective."

The middle-aged scholar hesitated for a moment, thinking in his mind, and said, "If I were the emperor of Daqian, no matter how angry I was, it would be useless.

At this time, I will definitely agree to all the conditions of the Northern Barbarians to ensure the implementation of the plan. If possible, I even hope to see a situation where the Northern Barbarians and the rebels are both defeated, so that Daqian can dominate alone."

At this point, he turned his head to look at Chagan Wuli, and said in a serious tone: "But it is obvious that flooding the rebel army will not cause both the Northern Barbarians and the rebel army to suffer losses, unless..."

He did not continue to say the following words because the result was too cruel and chilling.

"hiss!"

"Hiss!" Chagan Wuli was not a dull person. He was shocked and quickly thought of what the middle-aged scholar was referring to. He couldn't help but take a breath and looked at him in doubt. "You mean, they want to drown our Northern Barbarian Army and the rebel army together?"

The middle-aged scholar's silence was the best answer. Chagan Wuli's heart was immediately filled with turbulent waves, one after another... (End of this chapter)