The tiger was closed, and Xiao Qiang was uneasy mixed with a slight surprise. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

The Qin State was defeated, not only lost the Kaiping County that was captured by the Yue in the past, but the Ming army even came to Qingzhou County, and there was a big fight that would start if they didn't agree with each other, if the two countries really started a full-scale war, even if they were in the tiger prison, the future was unpredictable. Part of the reason for Deng Hong's defeat was that he did not send troops to respond. If he could pass through Youfeng, Laiyi, Xuan'en and other places in time at that time, and the army entered Yongping County, the Ming army would inevitably fall into the predicament of not being able to take care of each other, or it would be able to turn the tide of the war.

He was a little worried that the imperial court would use this to hold him accountable. After discussing with his advisers for several days, it was not that he did not send troops at that time, but because the weather was not beautiful, his forward was trapped in the rainy and difficult mountains with difficult transportation, and it was difficult to move an inch. At this point, he is not afraid of investigation, the actual situation is like this, the vanguard army led by his son has already suffered a lot of losses while still in the mountains. Moreover, this time the war was started by Deng Hong without authorization, and he did not show the court in advance, which caught him off guard, for the Tiger Prison Pass, which was not ready for war, whether it was army mobilization or logistics reserves, it was powerless to send troops, but even in this case, didn't he also send troops? As for the outcome, it's not something you can control. I have tried my best, failed, and then I will die.

After coming to this conclusion, Xiao Qiang felt a little more at ease.

And that little surprise is the defeat of the Deng family. Deng Pu was killed by Qin Feng, Deng Su died under the bow, and after Deng Fang's death, the remaining two pillars of support fell in a big battle, leaving only an old Deng Hong. It can be said that the fall of the Deng family is irreparable.

Xiao Qiang used to be Deng Hong's most trusted confidant general, otherwise he would not have been able to lead an elite army of 50,000 to guard the Tiger Prison Pass under the condition that Deng controlled the border army. But when a person has been in power alone in one place for a long time, the ambition hidden deep in the heart will naturally breed irrepressibly.

Over the years, the political situation of the Qin dynasty has changed, which has warmed Xiao Qiang's heart more and more. Why can't he become the giant of the new generation of Great Qin?

If Deng Pu'an was there, the Deng border army would still be extremely strong, and Xiao Qiang would only dare to make some small moves in secret, sneakily contact with the emperor, showing his loyalty to the imperial court, so as to get the emperor's support. Regarding the emperor's desire to pull out the Deng family, Xiao Qiang still saw it more accurately.

Now that Deng Pu is dead, Deng Su is also dead, an old Deng Hong has been caught in the big net of the imperial court, and it is almost impossible to return to the army in Yongdu. The opportunity I had been waiting for for a long time finally came.

Ever since he knew that the Deng army had defeated Zhongping County and immediately lost Kaiping County, Xiao Qiang's heart jumped lively.

If you don't give it to God, you will be sent by heaven!

The current Great Qin, except for Bian Wushuang in the Luoying Mountains, can be regarded as the No. 2 force. Of course, the power in the hands of the emperor does not count.

With such strength, why can't he replace Deng?

The crown prince went to Kaiping County to negotiate with the Ming Emperor, which made Xiao Qiang's worries disappear. He was worried that the two countries would start a full-scale war, if this was the case, he would not be able to stand alone, and he would inevitably be involved in this war. It's easy to transfer out, and if you want them back, I'm afraid it's even more difficult.

If the strength is weakened, this will undoubtedly be a major blow to Xiao Qiang's ambitions. He doesn't want this to happen, in this troubled world, a soldier is the king of grass!

It is impossible to have a large-scale war with the Ming Kingdom, which is what Xiao Qiang is most looking forward to. Next, of course, it is necessary to wait and see the wind while vigorously accumulating your own strength.

This war, he was not involved, and the Ming State did not tear his face, and Cheng Weigao of Yongping County can also be regarded as having a fragrant relationship, next, of course, it is necessary to vigorously establish a good relationship with the Ming people, Tiger Prison Pass does not have its own independent logistics reserve system, and if you want to replace Deng Hong, you can't do without the help of Ming Guo, at least you can't do without the help of Yongping County, the broken trade route from Tiger Pass to Yongping County must be rebuilt, only in this way, a large number of businessmen from Ming will pour into Tiger Pass, Only then will they get an endless supply of food, materials, steel and other strategic materials.

Xian Yutong, who negotiated with Cheng Weigao, has already set off, and now it depends on the attitude of Mingren.

More than half a month later, the people from Yongping County had not returned, but Feng Qicun, the advisor of His Royal Highness the Prince, appeared in the Tiger Prison Pass.

"An armistice has been signed with the Akito?" Xiao Qiang did not hide his surprise, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is wise, the current situation is indeed not suitable for a full-scale war, if the war starts, Qingzhou County will inevitably be lost, and then endanger the entire territory of my Great Qin!" ”

Listening to Xiao Qiang's voice with emotion, Feng Qicun's mortal heart was full of nausea, if it weren't for the fact that you generals who supported the army all had their own thoughts, how could Great Qin be reduced to Si.

"There are gains and losses, and this agreement is completely an alliance under the city." Feng Qicun shook his head and said: "The war indemnity of 10 million taels has almost emptied Daqin's treasury, and the next days will not be easy. ”

"Ten million taels!" Xiao Qiang was taken aback.

"What do you think, otherwise that madman surnamed Qin would so readily agree to a truce." Feng Qicun sighed: "Five million taels will be paid immediately, and the remaining five million taels will be deducted with war horses." In the first year, it was estimated that 20,000 war horses were supplied to the Ming people. ”

Xiao Qiang frowned slightly: "In this way, the Ming people will soon be able to form their second cavalry battalion, this time they fought with Deng Hong, and the combat effectiveness of the Ming people's cavalry battalion can be called terrifying." ”

"You're right, we're just replacing a bowl of gut-breaking poison with a bowl of chronic poison, General Xiao, the country is in a difficult situation, and if you are not careful, you may break the country and lose your family, at this time, we should unite sincerely and turn the tide!" Feng Qicun stared at Xiao Qiang and said word by word.

"Of course, Gong Feng is right, I, Xiao someone, have always done this, the court, Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should understand my loyalty, Xiao has always been loyal to the court." Xiao Qiang is righteous and awe-inspiring.

"Of course, the imperial court understands General Xiao's loyalty. Although you were raised by Deng Hong, you are fundamentally different from Deng Hong, and His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince are clear about this. Feng Qicun said with a nausea. General Xiao, next, you have to move. ”

"Move, how do I move?" Xiao Qiang was taken aback.

"Soldiers out of the Tiger Prison Pass, ready to fight the Qin people!" Feng Qicun said word by word.

Xiao Qiang stood up suddenly, this is more dangerous than fighting with the Ming people, "This, what is the reason?" Just ended the war against the Ming, why is it that he suddenly wants to go to war with the Qi State? ”

"It's part of the agreement with Akito." Feng Qicun sighed: "The Qin madman is probably really crazy this time, he wants to start a war with the Qi people, and we have become his allies, and at the same time, the Ming people have also contacted the Chu people, and the three kingdoms will fight against Qi and will appear again." The Qi people calculated the Ming Kingdom this time, and now the Ming people have gasped and are ready to retaliate. We have no choice but to agree to the request of the Ming people, and the state of Chu has been looking forward to the Ming state to start a war with the Qi people, and we will naturally not let go of this opportunity. ”

"But when the Qi people attacked the Ming Kingdom before, the Chu people didn't react?" Xiao Qiang was a little skeptical.

Feng Qicun sighed: "In the previous war, no one would think that the Ming people could win, everyone thought that the Ming Kingdom would be defeated quickly, and this newly rising country would be quickly strangled in the cradle by Qi and Qin, in this case, the Chu people would naturally not make a move." But now, the situation is different. The Ming people not only won, but it was a big victory, I don't need to say it, Guo Xiancheng of Qi personally went into battle, and he did not take Shayang County, although the Ming people lost a lot, but the Qi people were also uncomfortable. The Three Kingdoms against Qi were formed again, and the Chu people were the most happy, they were now fighting poorly in Kunling Pass, and they were overwhelmed by Cao Yun, so that the Chu people did not say that they counterattacked into the territory of Daqi, at least they could regain the disadvantage on the battlefield and form a strategic balance with the Qi people again, do you say that the Chu people would do it? ”

"Feng Gong, but do we really want to fight with the Qi people?" Xiao Qiang was reluctant in his heart.

Feng Qicun shook his head slowly: "Fight? That's not necessarily, of course we won't really fight, General Xiao, the 50,000 soldiers under your command are the strength of my Great Qin, how could they pull teeth out of the tiger's mouth for others, but we have to move, so you are out of the tiger prison, it is just a show, Qin Feng of course also understands, under the current situation, how can we Qin people work for him? He just needs us to attract some of the Qi troops for him. ”

Xiao Qiang nodded reassuringly, it turned out that it was just a threat, so it would be easy to do.

"Will Qin Feng really start an all-out war with the Qi people?"

"It's hard to say, Qin Feng is a madman." Feng Qicun smiled bitterly: "When a madman acts, he can't figure it out at all. Considering this person's inextricable connection with the Chu State, it is impossible for him to really go to war. ”

"If they really fight, then our Great Qin might be able to profit from it!"

"Don't even think about it." Feng Qicun said with a straight face: "Now that there are four countries in the world, my Great Qin is the weakest, if a full-scale war really breaks out, we will suffer the most." So what we hope for most now is peace in the world. ”

"Gong Feng, I understand what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince means. After you go back, please rest assured that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will definitely handle this matter well. Xiao Qiang said loudly.

"Well, General Xiao's loyalty, the court is also well aware of it." Feng Qicun nodded.