Ch 377: Diplomacy Before Force
Western Ting is the Demon Race’s Earthly Realm.
If one were to go there, it would take at least several days and nights.
And after arriving at Western Ting, he would also have to search for his physical body, which would take an unknown amount of effort.
With the war imminent, Li Hanzhou does not have that much time to spare.
Therefore, since obtaining the Soul Suppressing Jade, he has not used it.
Song Hongtian is completely unaware of the inside story.
Seeing this, Song Hongtian could not help but guess, “It should be because your King of Northern Qi’s Mansion has not been very peaceful lately, right?”
After saying that, a hint of interest appeared on his face.
Song Hongtian is from Glazed Snow Kingdom, which is perpetually covered in ice and snow, with almost no resources, and instead relies entirely on purchasing supplies from neighboring countries.
No other country would be interested in their land.
In addition, due to the severe cold weather, the commoners of Glazed Snow Kingdom would rather stay at home than go out, so there is rarely any news of war or anything new.
On the contrary, the Divine Palace has incidents every few days.
And this matter is even related to the King of Northern Qi’s Mansion, making him pay close attention.
“That’s more or less it.” Li Hanzhou nodded in agreement.
“I heard that the Emperor of the Divine Palace said that your Northern Qi army and two princes conspired to rebel…”
Song Hongtian recounted the news he had heard, then looked at Li Hanzhou and said calmly, “In short, the Divine Palace should now consider you a bitter enemy, and you will probably face war soon. Life or death is yet unknown.”
“If you need my help, you can tell me. Although I cannot bring everyone from the Snow Goose Sect, I can still lend a hand myself.”
Li Hanzhou was slightly surprised and said, “Aren’t we even now? Besides, aren’t you afraid that I will take your Soul Suppressing Jade for myself?”
What he wanted Song Hongtian to help him with was to borrow the Soul Suppressing Jade, and the so-called generous gift was also changed to asking Song Hongtian to help him find the materials needed to refine the Mirror Flower.
Hearing this, Song Hongtian shook his head and said, “This old man still trusts you.”
He naturally did not believe that Li Hanzhou would take this Innate Spirit Treasure for himself.
Helping his grandson Song Changkong restore his Dantian previously proved that Li Hanzhou is a man of his word, which is why he is so much older than Li Hanzhou yet still treats him as an equal.
At his age and realm, he has seen too many people and things.
Therefore, he also firmly believes in one truth.
Strength does not determine everything, but knowing a person’s character can tell you whether they are worth befriending.
So in his opinion, Li Hanzhou is the kind of person worth befriending.
“Alright.”
Li Hanzhou felt a little bored; he originally wanted to tease this old man.
Who knew that Song Hongtian would take it seriously, making him feel a little embarrassed.
“If you need my help, just tell me. I won’t stay here any longer; I’ll go back and find the remaining materials for you.”
After saying that, he turned and walked out.
But a look of worry appeared on his face, and he muttered in a low voice, “This old ancestor, who has lived a carefree life for so many years, has now become a waiter running errands in an inn. Fate plays tricks indeed!”
Song Hongtian’s words, neither loud nor soft, just fell into Li Hanzhou’s ears.
Li Hanzhou was speechless; he didn’t expect this old man to be so petty.
But he also knew that Song Hongtian was entirely out of good intentions and had no ulterior motives.
After all, the entire King of Northern Qi’s Mansion has become a target of public anger; even if Song Hongtian wanted to gain any advantage, he wouldn’t be able to.
Gathering his thoughts, Li Hanzhou left the King of Northern Qi’s Mansion and came to Luoshui City outside.
At this moment, Xiao Tiansheng had already had his subordinates build a wide platform, and then began to speak to the gathered commoners below.
This speech did not mention the Fake Emperor, because even if he did, they wouldn’t believe him. So Xiao Tiansheng only guaranteed that as long as he and his subordinates were in Xuanzhou, they would ensure the safety of these commoners and would not take anything from them.
His voice was impassioned and soon infected everyone.
After Xiao Tiansheng finished speaking, a look of lingering interest appeared on the faces of the commoners below.
After stabilizing the hearts of the people.
The entire Luoshui City, the main base of the King of Northern Qi’s Mansion, entered a state of high alert. The city gate was closed, and countless Northern Qi soldiers patrolled everywhere, the atmosphere solemn and killing.
At the same time.
The army led by Yuan Wuji and Duan Wulou also arrived at a border small city in the Xuanzhou territory.
“This subordinate is ordered by Your Majesty to invite King Xiao Tiansheng of Northern Qi to the palace for an audience!”
Yuan Wuji, riding a tall horse, held the reins in his hand and spoke to the gate guard soldiers above.
Upon seeing the army, the gate guard soldier’s expression changed.
However, he did not open the city gate immediately but said, “Allow me to report this.”
In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from before Yuan Wuji and the others.
Seeing this, Yuan Wuji said sarcastically, “General Duan, Xuanzhou, under Xiao Tiansheng’s rule, is really a solid block! Even after we’ve stated our purpose, we still have to wait!”
“It’s fine.”
Duan Wulou smiled faintly, “I believe King Xiao Tiansheng still knows the importance of the matter.”
That being said, they still waited.
This time, their orders were not to directly attack the King of Northern Qi but to ‘invite’ him, so they could not resort to force; at least they should try diplomacy first.
After two or three minutes, the gate guard soldier slowly returned and silently instructed those below to open the city gate.
“Go!”
Duan Wulou took the lead, entering the city gate first, followed by everyone else.
As soon as they entered the city gate, they saw that the street was empty. If it were not for the rows of soldiers on both sides, Fang Beixian and other Jianghu experts among them would have thought they had come to an abandoned city.
Looking at the emotionless and cold gazes of the soldiers around them.
Someone surveyed the surroundings and said in a serious tone, “Where are the commoners in the city? Could they have been brutally murdered?”
“Impossible! I just saw someone secretly opening the window to look out. They must be hiding in their homes.”
Fang Beixian shook his head, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
He had been to many places before, but he had never seen a unique place like Xuanzhou.
The commoners in other cities, although their personalities are varied, have the unique characteristics of the Divine Palace people, that is, they all have a bit of rebellious spirit, and basically do whatever they want.
On the contrary, upon entering Xuanzhou, the commoners here actually hid in their homes and did not protest.
The only thing that could make them do this is the King of Northern Qi’s Mansion, standing at the border of Xuanzhou, in Luoshui City.
“What immense prestige!”
Fang Beixian exclaimed inwardly.
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