Vol 3 Chapter 7 (1/2)
Book 3 Chap 7 – Three states joined as one
After winning Hu Hui, Xiang Shaolong still remained there for the next 10 days
During this ti very well and after a discussion, everyone agreed that they should no longer wait for the border guard reinforcements for fear that the Weis will have soain They will continue the journey on their own and hopefully be able to meet the reinforcements on the way
With this decision yuan
Her fareatly, being extremely respectful as if he is a deity
Xiang Shaolong had fouind out froyuan passed away, the 3000 odd fahly of Prince Shaoyuan so many of them left and now there’s less than 500 of them left
If not for their connection with Prince Xinling, the King of Zhao would not have tolerated Prince Shaoyuan and allowed him to become such a bully in Handan
Most of these fas towards the State of Wei Now that they are slowly realizing that after Lady Pingyuan goes to Wei, sheto have second thoughts And Xiang Shaolong has become the most ideal person for theround as the grandson-in-law of the Wu fahteous he is and his astounding swordsmanshi+p, bravery and tactics
In this era, a powerfulShaolong’s potential to beco sun
Mercenaries and family warriors represent a person’s ability
In the past Prince Xinling was able to snatch Jin Bi’s military token to deal with the Qins because he already has a few thousand family warriors under him
So it’s a ed their attitude towards him totally
Outside Lady Pingyuan’s tent, he bumped into the almost recovered Prince Shaoyuan but the latter did not even bother to take a look at him and went in on his own
Xiang Shaolong was secretly co to hiive you trouble, and yet you have the audacity to show me your unhappiness’
Ever since he injured Prince Shaoyuan so seriously, his hatred towards hionistic attitude, the feeling of old hatred came back
Inside the tent, Lady Pingyuan was leaning on her couch, her wrist resting on the soft cushi+on, looking especially alluring, which ’s heart beat faster
When she gave birth to Prince Shaoyuan, Zhao De, she was not any older than 15, so although she now has a grown up son, she’s only in her 30s This is the time a woman is most feminine, sultry and in need of the opposite sex
Having a relationshi+p with such a ratification of the body, unlike the illusions surrounding young couples which are quickly broken by reality
That’s hen he sa inviting Lady Pingyuan look, thoughts of copulation immediately entered his head
But instead he behaved properly and sat down at the side of her feet
Lady Pingyuan asked nonchalantly, “Xiang Shaolong, you’re not going to wait for reinforce to set off immediately?”
Xiang Shaolong was surprised, “You guessed!”
Lady Pingyuan rolled her eyes at hiuess, but a deduction based on your character Because you’re not the kind ill let others have the chance to move first”
Xiang Shaolong was a little thrown off guard and said with a bitter sed your attitude towards ainstme!”
Lady Pingyuan guffawed and rolled her eyes at hi to lure you, instead I wish to have an honest talk with you, that’s why the change in attitude is a very natural thing”
Xiang Shaolong pretended to be surprised, “That means that Lady has not been totally honest with me all this time”
Lady Pingyuan replied frankly, “You can say that, because at that tih you It was only until you defeated Hui Hu’s enormous arly let others control you, and you have the intelligence and ability to achieve this”
Xiang Shaolong sed your tactic of dealing with me?”
Lady Pingyuan did not reply him but instead asked suddenly, “Do you knohy An Li wants to destroy this wedding agreement between Zhao and Wei?”
Xiang Shaolong shook his head
Lady Pingyuan’s eyes was filled with sadness as she slowly explained, “The story will have to start fro Ping started Zhao Qian was only 3 years old then”
By now Xiang Shaolong is quite familiar with the history of that ti of Qin sent the ‘king of killing’ Bai Qi to attack the state of Han”
Lady Pingyuan chuckled, “King of killing? Humph! This nickname is indeed very suitable for that fiend whose hands are stained with blood”
She sighed and continued, “If the Qins were to invade east, those ill take the brunt first will be our 3 states, Wei, Zhao and Han Facing the saly so the 3 most powerful officials in the 3 states secretly caether and beco, which is akin to the Large State in the past Only this way can they defeat the Qins and become the rulers of the world”
Xiang Shaolong was stunned, “So they actually had this thought”
Lady Pingyuan changed the topic, “Do you knohy I wanted to yuan?”
Xiang Shaolong thought to hiyuan could take over the leadershi+p position! However, he said instead, “Is that another political agreement?”
Lady Pingyuan said, “I guess you can put it that way! It is indeed part of an agreees between royalty to strengthen the relations between the various Kings” She continued with a smile, “But the most important reason, is because Wuji and me were very interested in the state of Zhao Before the battle of Changping, the Zhaos had the world’s best generals and fighters and were unrivalled The state of Zhao was the first to abandon fighting battles with carriages and instead changed to using cavalry as their main force”
Wuji is Prince Xinling’s name
During the Spring-Autues were the e represents a person’s status and ability Changing the carriages to horses is in fact a revolution of that tiht
Because the State of Zhao had been in constant battles with the ferocious Xiong Nu and with their experienced gain from such battles, the Zhaos learnt that these noht mainly on horseback with archery is a lot more nihting with carriages, a way of battle which looks majestic but is in fact useless
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Lady Pingyuan said sadly, “But after Chang Ping, our dreams were rudely shattered, but it also ly that the only way to survive is to reunite the 3 states This is the only way to avoid fighting and wars ast ourselves”
Xiang Shaolong said, “Those three i froyuan from Zhao, but who is the official in Han?”
Lady Pingyuan replied, “I have no wish to say it In any way they used their influence and decided on a string of reements between the 3 states The E e of Zhao Qian to the Crown Prince of Wei is the reements”
Xiang Shaolong finally understood and he slapped his thigh as he said, “ItAn Li heard about this and was afraid the unification of the 3 states willall out to destroy thisof Wei, if he wants to go back on the reement, he only has to say so, aste so much effort?” He looked at her coldly and asked, “Why does Lady want to destroy Zhao Qian’s virginity?”
Lady Pingyuan’s pretty face blushed slightly and she asked, “Can you not try to settle old scores with me!”
She continued with a sad sigh, “But the situation changed, the early death of Prince Pingyuan has caused the shi+ft of power in Zhao into that fiend Zhao Mu’s hands That’s why Prince Xinling was forced to return to Wei and start a new round of fight with that useless King An Li, and Zhao Qian’s ”
She was deep in thought for abefore she continued, “In actual fact no one is trustworthy nowadays, but on the surface everyone pretends to be honest in the ways they deal with the world That useless King An Li has gone back on his words on many occasions, both to people in his own state and outside of it, so how can he go back on his ith the Zhaos Besides he’s very wary of Wuji, so he will not dare to oppose the agree with Zhao Qian is only a secondary et rid of is me Because he knows that when Wuji and I join forces, we’ll be a huge threat towards him, because I have what Wuji lacks, which is viciousness”
No one understandsat her bright and lengthy eyes, he said quietly, “Why is it that Lady is suddenly being so honest with reat secret?”
Lady Pingyuan’s s Shaolong’s buttocks, her pretty face blushi+ng and she said gently, “Because I saw a new ray of hope in you Unless you do not step foot into Zhao forever, or else you will certainly have to engage in a life and death duel with Zhao Mu If you can eliain be possible for the 3 states to unite” She lowered her voice and added, “But this is not the ?”
Xiang Shaolong felt a headache co on, he does not know if this is another of her ploy to deal with hi on her conversation with her son the other night, her venomous nature has carved a very deep impression on him Besides, she dotes on her son so much, so how can she really fall for her son’s enemy and tell him what’s really on her mind?
He thought to hia with her He extended his hand and put it on her thigh, gently caressing her sensitive inner thigh, looked in her eyes and explained, “Of course I want to listen!”
Lady Pingyuan’s eyes revealed an alluring gaze as she lowered her head to look at his invasive hand, saying gently, “Because I want to surrender to you, and beg for your love and pity”
Xiang Shaolong shi+fted forward and sealed her fragrant lips, his hands attacking her at the saue cold as ice due to her passion and nervousness Such unhidden natural reaction served to fuel Xiang Shaolong’s lust
A cold snort was heard from outside the tent
The 2 of them were so shocked they separated and looked towards the entrance of the tent
Prince Shaoyuan lifted the flap and entered, a flash of hatred and anger went across his eyes
They both guessed that Prince Shaoyuan had actually entered earlier and saw theain and snorted to surprise the has happened and stepped into the tent again
Joy at having taken revenge surged in Xiang Shaolong’s heart and without waiting for Prince Shaoyuan to speak, he rose and said, “We’ll be traveling in the night tonight, so will Lady please make preparations”
Without even looking at Prince Shaoyuan, he left
Xiang Shaolong finally understood soo, for example the reason Tian Dan sent Xiao Weireement between Zhao and Wei is because he does not want the 3 states to unite Not only will that be disadvantageous for Qin, it will also become a threat to the state of Qi and the other states
Although the 3 states all had different family names, but they had once served the same master so naturally they are a lot closer to one another compared to other states
In the past Prince Xinling risked himself to steal the military token and wrestle over the military power because he wants to preserve the state of Zhao, with the hope that one day the 3 states can unite into one and becoest state
But Tao Fang once said that the Weis are s for hi, he’s just a useful pawn
And the thing that influenced his decision the most, is that he knows that the 3 states will never unify This has already been written in history books
Can he change history?
“Commander!”