Chapter 313 The Gathering of Ten Warlords – Part Three (1/2)

Chapter 313 – The Gathering of Ten Warlords – Part Three

Though Cao Cao did not like it when Tong reminded everybody about his unethical politic moves, he swallowed his pride and smiled back.

”Our pasts may have caused us a couple of misunderstanding. We're here to repel the Xiongnu barbarian tribes. Let's focus on the crisis at hand and unite as one.”

All minor lords admired how mature Cao Cao was. They nodded and spoke in approval to change the subject.

”Lord Zhang, let's forget about our pasts and focus on the Xiongnu. Didn't you invite us here to fight them together?”

”Yes. Let's bygone be bygone. All of us here dipped our hands in the dirty water here and there, including you. Let's not throw dirty water at each other and cooperate.”

”Indeed. Lord Zhang, Lord Yuan, let's not fight each other here and look at the big picture. If we don't drive the Xiongnu away from our land now, our 400 years dynasty will end in our generation.”

Kong Zhou, Qiao Mao, and Zhang Miao wanted them to stop fighting temporarily. Gongsun Zan and Kong Rong frowned as they concerned about Tong's move.

However, Lu Zhi, Xun Yu, and Jia Xu did not comment as they knew why Tong poked the hornet nests.

Tong raised his hand up to gesture that he had something to speak. All lords quieted down to listen.

”You have misunderstood me. I'm not pointing out the current noble status to provoke anyone. Instead, I'm trying to explain why I have the full right to be the grand commander of this coalition. Within a few minutes, another guest will arrive here to explain to you why. I hope that you can wait a bit.”

While smiling, Tong typed into the clan chat.

Tong: ”Lady He, please.”

A minute after the declaration and the message, ten female servants escort a red decorated carriage, carried by eight strong men, arrived at the front of the tent.

A female escort presented a token to the trembling guards, which terrified them further. He screamed and announced their entrance in a panic.

”H-H-Her Majesty Empress He and His Highness Prince Liu have arrived!”

Everybody in the tent was petrified. Aside from Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Gongsun Zan, and Kong Rong, most of them did not know that they were still alive.

Liu Bei also opened his eyes wide, jumping in exhilarating that the Han Dynasty royalties were still alive. As long as he could prove that he carried the bloodline of Liu Bang, the first emperor of the Han Dynasty, he could raise his noble rank and obtain high status.

Kong Rong expected this to happen when Wang Xiu reported to him that He Xing picked Tong as her prince consort. He bitterly smiled and sighed a relief as the Han Dynasty would not die in his generation.

'Allying with Zhang Tong is the right choice. With Zhang Tong and He Xing combination, this chaos will end soon.'

Cao Cao gulped down and closed his eyes in preparation. He did not expect Tong to drag the former empress into this alliance meeting, but he understood now why Tong brought up their past evil deeds.

'A blunder for me, but it's better for the country. With He Xing here, no one will dare to defy her authority, and we'll be able to fight as one. I can see several moves that she can use in the aftermath using Zhang Tong as her proxy. Well, I fail to unite the land as one, but having her manipulating Zhang Tong or the other way around is better than my long-term unification plan. With her here, there is still a chance for the Han Dynasty!'

Cao Cao reopened his eyes, and his face regained its color. In his mind, he changed his goals and policies from the total unification under his rule into the pacification of all land. As long as people could enjoy peace, he did not mind being a loser.

'There is still hope. I don't need to take the helm.'

As if he had moved a mountain out of his chest, Cao Cao laughed and smiled.

On the other hand, Yuan Shao's face paled as he was afraid that she might retaliate against him because of his past action.

Pu Jing glanced at the direction of the oncoming empress. His face was still indifferent as ever.

'A brilliant move. Killing several birds in one stone. Now, anyone who defies Zhang Tong will be marked as rebels. This unification plan of Cao Cao is over.'

Behind Liu Bei, Jiang Man bit his fingernail.

'Liu Bei is going to join Zhang Tong at this rate! Should I activate my skill and kill them here? No, I have to destroy that Xiongnu Army first. Once everyone gets to Luo Yang, they will begin fighting each other like in historical events. There is still hope.'

He Xing in a decorated white dress held the right hand of Liu Xie, who was five-year-old this year. They ambled inside the tent together while everyone else kowtowed and placed their forehead on the ground.

”Long Live Her Majesty. May you be blessed and live a long and prosperous life for a thousand year!”

A corner of He Xing's mouth curved upward as she found the nostalgia greeting funny. After joining Tong's clan, she obtained extra lifespans, which she could literally live that long. Furthermore, her aging stopped when she joined the clan, and she could maintain her youth forever.

'Come to think of it. All emperors sought eternal youth and immortality. Yet, I've obtained it instead of them in the middle of my life crisis. Like Tong has said, life is a tragedy to those who feel, and a comedy to those who think.'

In a good mood, she walked next to Tong, who was the only one standing.

”It's nice to see all of our retainers gathering to fight the foreign invaders. Although there were many unfortunate conflicts and misunderstanding in the past, we hope that you can temporarily forget our differences and work together.”

Listening to the empress, everybody sighed in relief. With her current attitude, no one would dare to cause a scene.

”We understand, your majesty!”

Meanwhile, Liu Xie throttled inside the tent. He looked around with his innocent eyes.