Chapter 223 Conditions

Tuobagui personally led 400,000 troops south, but because of Lu Qiang's horizontal penetration, the war turned out to be like this mother. Now he is really angry.

Unlike some grassland chiefs who have empty force and lack wisdom, Tuoba Kui is undoubtedly a very wise commander. He deeply knows that this battle can no longer be fought.

400,000 grassland iron horses, like locusts, pass by a piece of wolfland, but even if it becomes white land, what does it have to do with the Jin Dynasty?

There is an old saying - cranes and clams compete and fishermen make profits. Now it seems that Lu Qiang is undoubtedly the fisherman who makes the most profit.

After understanding this, Tuoba Kui continued to maintain the pressure on the party and sent someone to negotiate with Murong Yun. His conditions were very simple. He returned the occupied land of Yan. He led the army back to the north, but the Yan army could not be stopped.

In addition to this condition, Tuoba Kui added another one, that is, he is willing to sign a non-aggression friendly treaty with Murong Yun, but Murong Yun must cut off all exchanges with the Jin Dynasty.

The negotiators were soon sent out, and Tuoba Kui did not organize troops to attack the city, severely punishing the spreaders who spread rumors of the destruction of the grassland, repeatedly stressed that their rear was safe and would soon take them back home and so on.

After some measures, it finally calmed the military's heart for the time being.

Tuoba gui did not withdraw immediately. Of course, he was waiting for the news of Murong Yun, and also wanted the soldiers to maintain sufficient physical strength. In addition, it was also not to give Lu Qiang a chance to attack him.

With Tuoba Kui's strike, Shangdang County, which had been fighting for more than ten days, finally got a chance to breathe.

Lu Qiang has been on the front line these days, leaving two arrow wounds on his arm. At first, he only thought that the soldiers were tired, but after careful observation for a few days, he was keenly aware that Tuoba Kui was afraid that he was going to retreat.

I'm afraid that only Deng Xiang is the strange soldier who can force Tuoba to retreat at this time.

Although I have guessed this situation, my strength is limited, and it is impossible to give it a fatal blow to the Wei army when it retreats.

Then the next thing is to wait.

In more than ten days of offensive and defensive battles, the defenders in the city also suffered nearly 10,000 casualties, including the soldiers and civilians of the State of Yan, as well as Lu Qiang's own people. Lu Qiang took this opportunity to buy people's hearts.

Because Tan Daoji brought a large amount of materials when he came, Lu Qiang used these things to hand over to the party, the army and the people.

The military and civilians of the State of Yan are treated the same as the Jin army, and the disabled soldiers and civilians can even receive additional subsidies.

Accompanying Lu Qiang's behavior of buying people's hearts was his theory of the supremacy of the Han nation. He told the soldiers and civilians of the State of Yan that no matter where they were in, as long as they were Han people, they would definitely get his help and protection.

After this combination of fists, the military and civilians of the Shang Party are completely turned to Lu Qiang. Who doesn't want to be protected by a strong monarch in these troubled times?

Just when Lu Qiang was busy buying people's hearts, Murong Yunjun and ministers also began to have conflicts.

Feng Ba, the great meritorious official of Murong Yun, fought back against the Wei army with all his strength. He also saw that it was not too late for Tuoba to negotiate at this time. Obviously, he could not stand it.

And such a tiger and wolf neighbor, if he doesn't hurt him, he may come again.

But Liu Mu disagreed with Feng Ba's point of view. He felt that he should sign a covenant with Tuoba Kui, because he also saw that Lu Qiang, the great god, was easy to invite and difficult to send him away.

In case Tuobajiu retreats, but Lu Qiang refuses to leave, and the upper party has gathered 50,000 elite Jin army. I'm afraid that if he wants the imperial court to cede the upper party, the court will have to agree.

For a while, because of the arrival of the special envoy Tuoba Kui, the courtiers of the State of Yan, who had worked together to resist foreign enemies, also suffered a split.

Murong Yun was also very embarrassed about this situation. He felt that what Feng Ba and Liu Mu said were right, but after all, Lu Qiang helped himself in the most critical time, but now he turned his head and cooperated with Tuoba. What does this make people in the world think of him? What will the soldiers and civilians of the State of Yan think of themselves?

At this time, Feng Wanni gave Murong Yun an idea to send someone to explore Lu Qiang's mouth. If Lu Qiang only came to help, he could say anything. If Lu Qiang opened his mouth, he could choose to sign a covenant with Tuoba Ji.

At this time, under the order of Tuoba Kui, the Wei army that besieged Zhongshan had retreated 30 miles to camp, so it was very convenient for the envoy to enter and leave Zhongshan.

After careful consideration, Murong Yun finally adopted Feng Wanni's idea, sent 800 miles to meet Lu Qiang urgently, and told Lu Qiang about Tuoba Kui's messengers to negotiate.

The messenger was also a member of the Feng family, named Feng Hong. After meeting Lu Qiang in the Shang Party, he first told Lu Qiang about Tuoba's sending messenger to Zhongshan, and then asked Lu Qiang to follow Murong Yun's instructions. How should Yan reply to Tuoba Kui?

Tuobagui is really going to withdraw from the army, but this guy has a good idea. What kind of bullshit covenant does he want to sign with Murong Yun? It's really a good time for him to think of it.

After this idea appeared in Lu Qiang's mind, he turned his mind slightly and understood Feng Hong's true intention.

In fact, Lu Qiang doesn't want to ask Murong Yun to point out about territory or something, but how can he, the emperor, speak to this kind of thing?

At this time, Sun Hu and Duan Zichang were around, and Tan Daoji went to inspect the city.

After Lu Qiang's eyes turned around on the two of them, he smiled and said to Feng Hong, "I am a righteous teacher to help you in the State of Yan, and I don't ask for anything in return. Lord Feng can reply to your emperor. After the Wei army withdraws, I will also lead the army back."

After listening to Lu Qiang's words, Sun Hu and Duan Zi's long mouths moved, but finally did not speak.

Feng Hong was obviously also surprised. He was from the Feng family. Of course, he supported Feng Ba's opinion, especially when he wanted to sign a covenant with the enemy who invaded his territory.

And he was very ashamed of the Jin army who helped his country.

After listening to Lu Qiang's words, he hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, don't misunderstand. My Majesty will never forget the help of your army. He will definitely compensate your Majesty."

Lu Qiang smiled and said, "There is no need for compensation, but I suggest setting up a buffer zone between the two countries. Neither country is stationed, and ordinary businessmen can freely trade, huh! This is my condition! You can go back and reply to your majesty, oh! By the way, I have a suggestion about Tuoba Kui's signing a covenant. After all, your army is not as good as others, so it's better to sign a covenant first. It's not too late for your army to recover and take revenge."

After listening to Lu Qiang's words, Feng Hong felt more ashamed and hurriedly agreed. After saluteing Lu Qiang, he turned around and left.

As soon as Feng Hong left, Duan Zichang couldn't help saying, "Your Majesty, you have done so much strength and the soldiers have suffered so much damage, how can you not mention any conditions?"

"Your Majesty, do you believe it or not? If you lead the army to leave, I'm afraid that half of the people in the city will follow you. You can't chill the hearts of the people!"

Now in his heart, he wants Lu Qiang to directly put the Shang Party into the territory of the Jin Dynasty. He has had enough of this chaotic and incompetent State of Yan.

Sun Hu is very sure about Lu Qiang's thoughts, but with his current identity, it is really not appropriate to say anything more. After all, although he is obeying Lu Qiang's orders now, he is still a criminal minister of the State of Yan.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Lord Duan, this may damage your majesty's reputation, and it is also easy to be criticized. You still need to appease the people. In addition, I think Emperor Yan will definitely agree to His Majesty's proposal to set up a buffer zone on the border between the two countries. In time, who can stand in the footsteps of the people?"

After listening to Sun Hu's words, Duan Zichang suddenly realized and saluted Sun Hu deeply and said, "Thank you, Lord Sun. I have offended you so much before. I hope Lord Sun doesn't hold a grudge."

Sun Hu smiled indifferently and said, "Lord Duan is very careful. I am a sinner. If it weren't for Lord Duan, I'm afraid your majesty wouldn't have used me."

Lu Qiang looked at them with a smile and said, "What do you think of Luoyang?"

The paragraph has not yet spoken, and Sun Hu has blurted out: "Good idea"

Sun Hu was once the governor of Luoyang, and no one was more qualified to comment on Luoyang than him, and speaking of this place where he used to be an official, his eyes were even more shining.

"Your Majesty is wise, the mountains and rivers of Luoyang are arched, and the situation is the best in the world. It oppresses Jianghuai in the east, Guanlong in the west, Youyan in the north, and Jingxiang in the south. It is surrounded by majestic customs. In fact, the ancestors have also been set here. Your Majesty should return there as soon as possible."

Unconsciously, Sun Hu has integrated into the role of Jinchen.

In fact, about the capital, Lu Qiang was first to meditate Chang'an, but after such a long time, he felt that Luoyang was actually more suitable to be a capital from a practical point of view.

It's just that these two places are not under his rule now, so it is unrealistic whether it is Chang'an or Luoyang.

But as long as Murong Yun agrees to use Luoyang as a buffer zone for the two countries, it will be much easier. At that time, he will naturally have a way to let Murong Yun give Luoyang away.

Seeing that Lu Qiang did not answer, he just looked at himself with great interest, Sun Hu suddenly woke up and blushed a rare old face and said, "Your Majesty, I forgive you. It's a sinner."

Lu Qiang said indifferently, "You are very smart, but you must remember one thing, that is, don't play tricks in front of me. As long as you treat me sincerely, I will definitely let you do your best."

Sun Hu was moved and bowed and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry, the sinner has gone the wrong way before. In the future, he will definitely change his past and be loyal to your majesty."

Lu Qiang nodded and continued, "I will write to Murong Yun and ask him for you, so that no one will say that I abducted people."

"Your Majesty, what about me?"

The paragraph couldn't wait and blurted out.

Lu Qiang turned his head to him and said earnestly, "I said before that it is our Han people's place, and I will definitely take it back. If you really belong to me, then all you have to do now is wait."

In fact, Duan Zichang regretted a little after saying that, because Sun Hu had just clarified the powerful relationship. He asked this just because he was anxious.

After Lu Qiang finished speaking, he hurriedly saluted and said, "Your Majesty is at ease. I will definitely govern the Party well and wait for Your Majesty's early Northern Expedition."