Chapter 1231: Military Advisor Against Military Advisor

Tiemuzhen looked at it with disbelief.

He now...

Actually did not trust the Tsarist Russia people much!

Speaking of this, he was furious!

What happened to the promised alliance? What happened to the promised allies?

In the end, he had almost taken Jinghua, yet Tsarist Russia had not sent a single soldier or horse! They hadn't even spared them a bit of grain or fodder...

He had fought for nothing!

Freeloaders!

This is what a strong nation is!

Being caught between Longyan and Tsarist Russia, he felt too uncomfortable...

Tiemuzhen felt very uncomfortable.

He felt uncomfortable all over.

He was in a difficult position now.

If he followed Tsarist Russia, Longyan would attack him.

If he followed Longyan, Tsarist Russia would attack him...

This is the sorrow of a weak nation.

Even...

Recently, some leaders within the Grassland Royal Court had become dissatisfied.

The entire camp of the Grassland Royal Court had also begun to split.

Some were closer to Tsarist Russia.

Some were closer to Longyan.

Although they had not yet begun to rebel against him... Tiemuzhen had already sensed the change in people's hearts.

Actually.

Tiemuzhen did not realize it at this time.

In fact, he originally had a very good opportunity to develop his own country.

That was the stage when Liaodong had just begun to develop.

Liu Zheng had been very interested in helping him along...

But the people of the nomadic tribes had no interest in building a country with impregnable defenses and healthy internal development; they just wanted to expand, expand, and expand...

Therefore.

Tiemuzhen walked down a path of no return.

And in this regard, Zhongxing Yue did not play a positive role, but rather incited him to stir up trouble.

"Great Khan, do you still remember who came when we withdrew from Jinghua?"

Zhongxing Yue chuckled and asked.

"The Youzhou Army!"

Hearing these words from Zhongxing Yue, Tiemuzhen suddenly remembered. He slapped the table, his eyes flickering: "The Military Advisor means..."

Zhongxing Yue laughed: "Great Khan, there are many suspicious points in this matter..."

"Speak!"

Tiemuzhen took a deep breath.

Zhongxing Yue continued: "Great Khan, suspicious point one: the Youzhou army came to rescue the king... but we did not encounter any obstruction when we withdrew. They were single-mindedly heading toward Jinghua. Why is that?"

"Logically, it is impossible for the Youzhou Army to have received intelligence about Jinghua so late..."

"Therefore, they did it on purpose! They let us go and headed straight for Jinghua..."

Tiemuzhen was shocked: "They went to rebel?"

Zhongxing Yue laughed heartily: "Exactly! The facts prove that the Youzhou Army has always wanted to rebel!"

"I just received the latest news from the Tanma Military Division: the Longyan City Guard Official Yu Qian killed the Prince of Zhao on the spot. The Youzhou Army is now leaderless. They must also be mortal enemies with the Longyan government, it's just that they haven't torn off the mask yet. We can send a lobbyist to persuade them to form an alliance with us. If we Mongols join forces with the Youzhou Army, it won't be so easy for Liu Zheng to swallow us up!"

Zhongxing Yue suggested excitedly.

"Good, that is the only way now. Military Advisor, I think you should be this lobbyist. In my Mongolia, no one is more suitable than you." Tiemuzhen was also tempted.

"Yes, this subject will certainly not fail the mission." Zhongxing Yue bowed and replied.

Just as the two were chatting, a guard arrived.

"Great Khan, Youzhou Chief Clerk Meng Zan requests an audience."

Hearing the guard's words, Tiemuzhen and Zhongxing Yue looked at each other in surprise and smiled.

Now,

It really was someone bringing a pillow just as one was getting sleepy.

It seems this Youzhou Army really couldn't hold back anymore...

In that case, this was better than them taking the initiative to find the Youzhou Army, as they could occupy the initiative in the negotiations!

"Invite him in."

Tiemuzhen ordered, and the guard quickly retreated.

"Military Advisor, what kind of person is this Meng Zan?"

Tiemuzhen asked.

"Great Khan, this Meng Zan is extraordinary. Meng Zan is the number one Military Advisor to the Prince of Zhao, Xie Chao, and the number two figure in Youzhou. Now that the Prince of Zhao has been killed, he is the backbone of Youzhou. He has come to find us, presumably because the situation in Youzhou is urgent and he wants to unite with us. Great Khan, the matter of the alliance is settled."

Zhongxing Yue said excitedly.

As long as they could unite with Youzhou, they would completely push the Mongol Army into opposition against Longyan, not only guaranteeing their own safety but also laying a solid foundation for revenge against Longyan!

He had just finished advising Tiemucheng when Meng Zan arrived at this very moment...

All of a sudden, he puffed out his chest.

This was what a qualified Military Advisor should be!

Just as he was speaking, Meng Zan had already walked in from outside the tent, led by guards.

Tiemucheng examined Meng Zan carefully and nodded.

A scholar immediately earned a good deal of his favor.

"Chief Clerk of Youzhou, Meng Zan, pays respects to the Great Khan."

Meng Zan bowed with cupped hands.

"Chief Clerk, there is no need for such formalities. Since you have come in such a hurry, may I ask what brings you here?"

Tiemucheng smiled and got straight to the point.

"Great Khan... Great Khan, you must seek justice for us! My master, the Prince of Zhao, was diligent and conscientious, traveling to Jinghua to protect the throne regardless of his fatigue! Yet the Longyan used an excuse to execute him on the spot! Now, Youzhou has become a target for all; I fear the whole world intends to attack it! The people of Youzhou can die, but they cannot be humiliated to death like this!"

Meng Zan spoke with such heartbreaking grief that a few tears even fell.

Tiemucheng and Zhongxing Yue exchanged a glance, remaining calm and composed.

"Great Khan, I have come this time to form a military alliance with you..." Meng Zan said.

After Meng Zan finished speaking, Tiemucheng was about to agree, but was stopped by Zhongxing Yue.

Before Tiemucheng could even ask, Zhongxing Yue smiled faintly, looked at Meng Zan, and said: "Chief Clerk, as far as I know, the Youzhou army went to Jinghua carrying Siege Engine; the whole of Longyan knows about this... The intentions of Youzhou are known to everyone on the road... Compared to us, you are the greatest traitors to Longyan right now!"

"You want to form an alliance with us..."

"That would drag us into the abyss!"

Zhongxing Yue laughed aloud.

"This..."

Meng Zan took a deep look at Zhongxing Yue.

He had long known that Tiemucheng had such a Military Advisor by his side.

However, he had only heard his name and had never seen the man himself.

Seeing him today, he was indeed worthy of his reputation.

With a single sentence, he had seized the initiative.

"My identity is surely known to you both. I came deep into the Mongol camp with only a few dozen cavalry; does this not count as sincerity?"

Meng Zan said candidly.

"Chief Clerk Meng, as far as I know, after you returned, you enthroned the Prince of Zhao's son, Xie Xian, as the Prince of Zhao. In that case, you in Youzhou are still a part of Longyan. You have had a falling out today and are uniting with us, but if you reconcile in the future, we will be left as an isolated force."

"Now, if we surrender and submit to Longyan, there is still a glimmer of hope; if we are betrayed by you in the future, we will have no way out..."

Zhongxing Yue sneered coldly.

Meng Zan did not believe these words from Zhongxing Yue.

What kind of person was Zhongxing Yue? He was the greatest traitor of Longyan; surrender to Longyan? Did he still have a way to live?

Meng Zan also knew that Zhongxing Yue just wanted to drive a hard bargain.

No matter how bad Youzhou was, it was still an emerging city that had risen following the spring breeze of Longyan's reforms and development.

At the very least, they were not lacking in Weaponry and Equipment or provisions... Relatively speaking, they were much stronger than this Mongol Army.

Meng Zan smiled faintly in his heart: "If the Great Khan has any requirements, please feel free to state them!"

"Without an alliance, everyone has a way to retreat; with an alliance, our side becomes completely passive. Therefore, we want to see Youzhou completely break with Longyan, and then we can become your most steadfast ally!"

"Furthermore, since we are allies, support in terms of provisions and Weaponry and Equipment naturally cannot be lacking..."

Zhongxing Yue smiled.

Tiemucheng nodded along.

He could let Tsarist Russia freeload...

But this Youzhou would not do!

"I would like to hear the details."

Meng Zan frowned.

He knew Zhongxing Yue was definitely going to extort them.

But...

A complete break?

What was he trying to do?

"Declare yourself Emperor!" Zhongxing Yue said with eyes gleaming.

"What?"

Meng Zan's expression changed.