"What?
Uncle wants to negotiate as soon as possible? "
In the main tent of Zhen Wu Camp, Xie Xuan's face was filled with excitement. He looked very surprised.
He had never thought that Sun Lang would actually reveal his intention to speed up the peace negotiations. In his and his uncle Xie An's expectations, the possibility of this former marshal of the Empire being willing to settle things peacefully was almost zero.
This was indeed the case. As the qilin child of the Xie family, Xie Xuan was deeply valued by his father's generation. Through the family's intelligence network and archives, he also understood some of the inside stories of the past. Whether it was the outcome of the battle of Great Desolate Mountain or the court's downplaying of the matter afterward, it all explained what had happened to this reincarnated saint who had once surpassed the six armies.
Xie Xuan felt that if he were Sun Lang, he would definitely not let things go so easily.
In particular, he had personally experienced the terrifying scene of Sun Lang storming the camp. He had swept away thousands of soldiers without killing a single person. He had also protected twenty-one western barbarians who did not know martial arts to safely break out of the encirclement. He had never heard of such martial arts. Before this, he did not even dare to dream that someone could do such a thing.
Therefore, since Sun Lang had such martial arts, why would he settle things peacefully?
He had already displayed terrifying martial arts. This kind of deterrence was even more powerful than wiping out an army. This meant that he could freely enter and leave every corner of the Empire, kill anyone he wanted to kill, and do whatever he wanted to do. For example, destroying the administrative system of an area, or destroying the command system of an army.
Therefore, he had such a great advantage. Why did he want to take the initiative to negotiate?
If something was abnormal, then there must be something strange. If something was very difficult to understand, then there must be some inside story. Therefore, while Xie Xuan was happy, he could not help but be wary.
Could it be that he was plotting something?
What kind of person was Sun Lang? He could tell what Xie Xuan was thinking at a glance. He snorted and said proudly, "Are you doubting my loyalty to the Dang Empire?"
I've never f * cking believed that you could still be loyal. If you were still loyal to the Empire, why would you be able to summon the wind and rain in Mingzhou and finally alert the court and have this imperial envoy trip?
If you were loyal to the Empire, why did you just charge in and beat us up?
However, he could only say these words in his heart. If he said them out loud, he was afraid that his uncle would slap him in the face. Xie Xuan smiled bitterly and said, "Uncle, I really find it hard to understand."
Sun Lang nodded and said, "That's right. You young people now, compared to the people of our time, your mindset and fighting spirit are really far apart. If we were red men, then you would be trash. To you young people who love ease and hate hard work, I can only give you two words …"
The Grand Marshal patted the shoulder of the young comrade in front of him and said earnestly, "You have to remember, as long as it's something that benefits the country, you have to work hard regardless of life and death. How can you decide whether to do it or not based on personal gains and losses?"
— — Damn.
— — No wonder he was able to reach such a high position in the court. I've only seen such shamelessness from Third Uncle who could lie without batting an eyelid.
Xie Xuan was silent for a moment before he whispered, "Uncle, can you tell me the truth?
You're so secretive that I'm scared and flustered … "
Sun Lang said impatiently, "Aiya, I'm already so selfless and devoted to the country, so why are you still thinking about it? You're making the loyal officials bitterly disappointed.
Do you have to be like Song Jiang and beat the imperial court's troops into idiots and beat them up three times before you know that you need to be recruited? "
Xie Xuan looked at Qian Yuanshuang helplessly, but Nephew Gu turned his head to the side.
Nephew Gu had no choice but to believe him for the time being. He smiled bitterly and said, "Since Uncle has decided to negotiate peace, it's a great fortune for the country. Is there anything you need us to do?"
Sun Lang nodded and said, "There is indeed something important that I need the two of you to help me with!
You see, although I'm devoted to the country and have decided to negotiate peace, the imperial court's treacherous officials and imperial relatives will definitely think of ways to obstruct this matter and destroy the peace talks. They will delay and create variables … You have to help me. "
"…" Xie Xuan said with a strange expression, "This imperial relative can't be in this camp, right?"
Sun Lang said with a pained expression, "That's right, that woman, she only knows how to make things difficult for me, Jing Dong, all day long. She's as bad as Old Jiang. I think she just wants to destroy the peace talks and exclude me from the court. She wants to achieve her goal of covering the sky with one hand and controlling the court. Tell me, how can we let her do as she pleases?"
Xie Xuan and Qian Yuanshuang's expressions were very difficult. They nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, yes."
Sun Lang continued, "If it's a real fight, I'm not afraid of her. But I'm afraid that she'll play dirty with me. So right now, there's a problem that I need to ask my nephews to help me resolve."
The two looked at each other and thought that he was finally done bragging. They stood up and cupped their hands together, "Uncle, please speak."
"It's like this."
Sun Lang looked indignant, "Even if that woman is forced to sit down and talk to me, she'll definitely play tricks. For example, when we're negotiating, she'll ask two people to stay by my side, which will cause me great psychological pressure and make me panic …"
Xie Xuan frowned. Why was this uncle getting more and more ridiculous?
— With your ability to come and go freely in the camp, even if there are 100,000 soldiers in front of you, you'll probably be able to talk and laugh without fear. Why would you panic?
At this time, Sun Lang continued, "It's just such a small matter … When the time comes, I'll have to trouble my two nephews to lure the two Double Flower Red Staff away when I'm discussing with the Princess. Will it work?"
Qian Yuanshuang's expression had changed.
But Xie Xuan was so confused that he didn't realize where the problem was. He cupped his hands together and said in a silly manner, "Yes …"
Before he could finish, Qian Yuanshuang immediately raised his big foot and stomped on his foot.
Xie Xuan almost jumped up from the pain. He shouted angrily, "What are you doing!"
Qian Yuanshuang ignored him and asked Sun Lang in a trembling voice, "Uncle, this so-called two people with red sticks …"
Sun Lang shyly turned his head to the side and said shyly, "I'm ashamed to say that there are two women. One is surnamed Lin, and the other is surnamed Xue. Of course, their martial arts are far inferior to the two of you …"
At this time, even Xie Xuan reacted and gasped, "Instructor Lin and Leader Xue?"
Sun Lang gave him a thumbs up, "Correct!"
Xie Xuan was silent for a moment, then suddenly jumped up and ran for the door.
But before he could run three steps, he felt his back tighten. Sun Lang's voice came from behind him, "Nephew, where are you going?"
Xie Xuan smiled stiffly, "My … my stomach hurts. I need to go to the toilet …"
Sun Lang smiled and said, "If you have the ability, go to the toilet. Then you don't have to do this."
Xie Xuan was silent for a moment. His face was solemn, and then he breathed in his dantian!
"… Damn it, stop stop stop stop stop!"
Sun Lang was shocked. He let go of Xie Xuan and took two steps back, "I didn't expect Xie Baoqing to be so fierce …"
Nephew Xie said pitifully, "Uncle, we can't do this …"
Qian Yuanshuang, who didn't dare to run, also nodded quickly.
"…" Sun Lang sighed, "So, what can we do?
Hey, do you have a way to transfer General Lin and General Xue back? "
Xie Xuan smiled bitterly, "Uncle, they already know that you are here. Even if there is an imperial edict to transfer them back, they will resist it."
Sun Lang said sadly, "That's true …"
Eh, that's strange. Why is the Marshal so afraid of meeting his wives …
With General Lin and General Xue's talent, they will not disgrace the Marshal. According to Third Uncle, it was an arranged marriage. Later on, the two generals came to the army and met the Marshal. It was a beautiful story. After the Marshal died in battle, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai also decided to keep their chastity for him. Their love was so deep that even a heart of stone would be shaken. Why is the Marshal so afraid of them …
Xie Xuan felt strange and couldn't help but ask, "Uncle, what are you afraid of?"
Sun Lang waved his hand and said, "Children shouldn't get involved in adult matters …"
Xie Xuan secretly rolled his eyes. I even have two sons. Maybe you haven't even gone through the wedding ceremony. Who is the child here?
However, he still cupped his hands and said, "So, Marshal, you should go and see the two generals first … They should be looking forward to your arrival now …"
Sun Lang said impatiently, "Nonsense. That woman must have kept them by her side to prevent me from launching a surprise attack. They can't do anything if they go there …"
As soon as he finished speaking, footsteps came from outside the tent. Someone said, "General, a comrade who claims to be from the Soaring Eagle Army requests to see you. She said that she has a message for a Sir Jia … Her military card has been verified. Does the general want to see her?"
Sun Lang slid to the side of the wall.
"…"
Xie Xuan and Qian Yuanshuang looked at him strangely.
Murmurs came from outside. Then, the messenger said, "General, this messenger said that her family's general ordered her not to enter the tent and not to see General Qian. She only needs to leave the message. It doesn't matter if Mr. Jia is here or not. She only needs to leave the message …"
Qian Yuanshuang was stunned. He looked at Sun Lang.
Sun Lang was also a little confused. After hesitating for a moment, he waved his hand and signaled Nephew Gu to listen.
Nephew Qian nodded and said loudly, "If you have something to say, say it."
Soon, a clear female voice came from outside. It was a female soldier. "General Qian, my family's general said that a noble has come to the Soaring Eagle Cavalry. That's all."
… What?
They were confused. The woman outside said, "I've passed the message. If Mr. Jia is not here, please pass the message … I'll take my leave now."
The footsteps outside gradually faded away.
The three men in the tent looked at each other.
Xie Xuan asked, "Noble … What does that mean?"
Sun Lang thought for a moment. Suddenly, his eyes lit up. "Eh?!"