Chapter 938

And Gu Hanyuan didn't have that much time,

so he kept participating in major events.

If Fu Kangan didn't have such a good reputation,

Huo Qingtong wouldn't have been tricked into falling for it.

Therefore, reputation is the best disguise.

Just like in the Jianghu, everyone "strives for fame and profit."

Why is "fame" first and "profit" second?

It is precisely because once you have "fame,"

"profit" will naturally come.

A playful look flashed in Gu Hanyuan's eyes,

and he sighed with a hidden meaning in his smile:

"As the saying goes, you can know a person's face but not their heart. Qingtong, you must be careful in the future."

Seeing Huo Qingtong nod in agreement,

it was clear she had learned a lesson.

As for whether she could actually do it, that was another matter.

In Gu Hanyuan's view,

Huo Qingtong's justice value was relatively high,

and she might not be able to accept his hidden ambition and darkness,

needing to be kept in the dark even more than Huang Rong.

However, Gu Hanyuan only needed Huo Qingtong's command ability,

not for her to come into contact with core secrets too early.

After conquering her naturally,

given Huo Qingtong's personality,

she would eventually be gentle and tolerant.

Gu Hanyuan said emphatically:

"And forgive me for speaking bluntly, the current Hui Tribe can do without your brother Huo Ayi, but it cannot do without Qingtong."

Huo Qingtong looked at the seriousness in Gu Hanyuan's eyes;

that was trust and recognition for her.

Even though she had led the tribesmen of the Hui Tribe to win many battles,

just because she was a woman,

her brother and the tribesmen of the Hui Tribe still couldn't fully trust her,

questioning Huo Qingtong's strategies from time to time.

This kind of recognition from Gu Hanyuan was exactly what this woman, who bore the heavy burden of her tribesmen, craved the most.

Warmth flowed through Huo Qingtong's heart,

and her expression became increasingly gentle.

A jade-green long dress made her look even more feminine.

She said coquettishly with a mix of shyness and annoyance:

"Qingtong is not as important as Brother Gu says."

Huo Qingtong seemed to have gradually become accustomed

to not having to remain strong in front of Gu Hanyuan,

and could act like a little woman and be coquettish.

Seeing this,

Gu Hanyuan was increasingly satisfied with the progress of the conquest.

He said without sparing any praise:

"Qingtong, do not belittle yourself. The Hui Tribe's ability to block the invasions of Mongol Yuan and the Qing Guo relies entirely on Qingtong's steady command. I also admire you greatly."

Listening to Gu Hanyuan's praise and recognition,

although Huo Qingtong was happy,

mentioning the invasion of the Hui Tribe by Mongol Yuan and the Qing Guo

also made her mood drop.

She sighed faintly:

"But the situation of the Hui Tribe is becoming increasingly difficult. This time, coming to Xixia, I didn't manage to find an ally either."

Hearing this, Gu Hanyuan's eyes flickered for a moment,

and he had a plan in his heart.

He said in a deep voice:

"I can act as a bridge for Qingtong to find an ally."

Hearing this, Huo Qingtong was happy,

and asked eagerly:

"Really? Which country is it?"

Gu Hanyuan said slowly:

"Khwarezm."

The joy on Huo Qingtong's face dissipated at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Thinking that it was Gu Hanyuan's good intention after all,

she said hesitantly:

"I have also considered Khwarezm. It's just that Khwarezm is now unable to protect itself; will it really be of any use?"

Gu Hanyuan didn't care about Huo Qingtong's suspicion,

and explained confidently:

"That is because Khwarezm now lacks a base and is burdened by the safety of its own tribesmen, which is why it is fleeing everywhere like a stray dog. As long as Khwarezm has a place to settle its tribesmen, it will definitely counterattack against Mongol Yuan."

If it were the previous Khwarezm, it would naturally be unable to protect itself,

but it was different after Zhen Sushan cooperated with Gu Hanyuan.

As long as Xixia could be taken,

Khwarezm, without any worries behind it, would definitely bring quite a bit of trouble to Mongol Yuan,

and could also buy Gu Hanyuan some more time.

Hearing this, Huo Qingtong was stunned.

With her intelligence,

how could she not understand such a simple truth?

It was just that without corresponding intelligence,

she said with some difficulty:

"Brother Gu, are you referring to our Hui Tribe? But the Hui Tribe probably cannot settle many people now." ===== CHAPTER 940 =====