Take the earth to enshrine the gods

Chapter 204

Quicksand Country, Kongsang County.

On the eighth day of February, Su Qin and his entourage arrived in Kongsang City and were received by Tan Taixiong, the suzerain of Wanhuamen.

"What did you say, to end the wartime confrontation and reopen the border trade?" After hearing Su Qin's intention, Tan Taixiong's expression was very playful, "We seem to have no reason to do this."

Su Qin resolutely said: "For the noble family, this is the best choice, and it has all benefits but no harm."

"Appreciate further details!"

Tan Taixiong was noncommittal, but he wanted to see what Su Qin could say.

Su Qindao: "There is no need to deny that even if the noble sect joins hands with the Taixu sect and the Kunlun sect, at most it can only protect the Taixu sect from harm, but not the Qin Palace. The suzerain should have no objection to my judgment, right?"

"That's not necessarily the case." Seeing that Su Qin made his words clear, Tan Taixiong didn't hide his words, "I don't deny that the Southwest Corps is powerful, but isn't it a bit arrogant to say that one enemy is three?"

The combined strength of the three families is called one hundred thousand.

Su Qindao: "If the three major sects go all out to fight to the death with the Qin Palace, then I don't say anything. The question is, is this possible? For example, Guizong, is he willing to put all the Kongsang army into the battlefield of Zhaoyao County?"

"Uh."

Tan Taixiong's expression froze, it was naturally impossible.

Not to mention the rate of return, Wanhuamen itself is threatened by the Quicksand Kingdom, how could it be possible to fight with all its strength, and it would be nice to be able to mobilize two brigades.

As for the Kunlun School, I'm afraid they don't have such good intentions.

Su Qin continued: "To take a step back, even if your lord goes all out, our army occupies the two key areas of Feishui Pass and Shishui Pass and is waiting for work. What price is your lord prepared to pay to conquer these two passes?"

Tan Taixiong's face became even uglier.

Facing Su Qin's aggressiveness, he couldn't find any words to refute.

Su Qin didn't let it go, and said: "The suzerain should also have noticed that our army has newly deployed defense equipment at Bishuiguan, right?" He was talking about the first psychic fortress cannon.

Tan Taixiong nodded, of course he noticed.

The Psionic Fortress Cannon has such a large volume and is so sensational when it is installed, Tan Taixiong can't help but pay attention, just by looking at the hideous appearance, he knows it is not something to be messed with.

Eighty percent is a big killer.

Su Qin took the initiative to say: "To tell the truth, this thing is called the Psychic Fortress Cannon, which is a weapon we developed to defend the city. Just to mention, there are many such cannons in Qingqiu City. A door was deployed symbolically." Su Qin lied without blinking.

Although Tan Taixiong was skeptical, but it was hard to verify, he simply kept silent.

Su Qindao: "So, even if the noble sect makes a move, it can only contain a little force of the Southwest Corps at most. I am afraid that they will not even be able to set foot on the boundary of Zhaoyao County. It will not play a decisive role in the overall battle situation, but will worsen the relationship between the two sides. relationship, it is unwise.

"From an overall point of view, even if the three major sects join forces, they will not be able to defeat the Southwest Corps. At most, they can only maintain an unbeatable situation. The so-called offensive and defensive alliance of mutual help will be greatly reduced and meaningless."

Su Qin's sharp words made Tan Taixiong very uncomfortable.

But Tan Taixiong is not an ordinary person after all, he quickly adjusted his mood and was not swayed by Su Qin's words, he said indifferently: "No matter what you say, Wanhuamen and Taixuzong belong to the same sect alliance after all, I will not help Taixuzong , can’t I still help you? I still understand the reason why lips are dead and teeth are cold, so please stop wasting your words.”

Tan Taixiong found that bickering with Su Qin was asking for trouble.

Su Qin said with a smile: "It's true that the lips are dead and the teeth are cold, but it is very debatable who is the lips and who is the teeth. I dare to ask, the suzerain thinks, which of the Qin Palace and the Taixu Sect occupies Zhaoyao County is the most important to Wanhua. The door is the most favorable?"

"Naturally it's Taixu Sect, does it need to be said?" Tan Taixiong was a little unhappy, he is not a fool.

Su Qin said unhurriedly: "My opinion is exactly the opposite of the Suzerain."

"Oh? I'd like to hear your opinion?" Tan Taixiong's words were slightly sarcastic. He admitted that Su Qin's eloquence is good, but even if Su Qin's eloquence is eloquent, it can't change the fundamentals of the facts.

Tan Taixiong doesn't like this at all.

The two elders, Xiao Buli and Xiao Buqi, who were sitting on one side, also looked joking.

Tantai Mengge, the daughter of Tantaixiong and the most outstanding disciple of the second generation of Wanhuamen, frowned slightly and looked at Su Qin curiously.

Su Qindao: "The reason is very simple. His Royal Highness King Qin is the vassal king of Dagan. He cannot even issue a fief without an edict. He is doomed to guard only one place and cannot make progress. Therefore, if King Qin's mansion occupies Zhaoyao County, it will only increase the relationship with the nobles. trade exchanges, and will not invade. This point, the suzerain should have no objection?"

"I don't deny this." As a tycoon of the generation, Tantai Xiong still has this kind of magnanimity, but he changed the topic, "But, if Taixu Sect is allowed to occupy Zhaoyao County, wouldn't it be better for Wanhua Sect?"

Su Qin said: "This is exactly what I want to emphasize. Just imagine, once Taixuzong occupies Zhaoyao County, what will the surrounding situation be like?"

Without waiting for Tan Taixiong's answer, Su Qin said to himself: "To the west of Zhaoyao County is Qingqiu Kingdom, and there is no possibility of expansion. To the east is Nanyu County, the center of the southern border, and it is also the headquarters of the Dagan Third Army. The chance is slim. There are similar In the north is Xihuang County. In the northeast corner is the Kunlun faction, which is unlikely. After turning around, Zhaoyao County is simply a dead end, with no possibility of breaking through. Under such circumstances, the suzerain thought that Wanhuamen could still Can we live in peace with Taixuzong? Even if we can, how long can the peaceful time last?"

These words hit the nail on the head.

As the saying goes: there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests.

When Taixuzong was trapped everywhere, he might not have taken the risk, expanded southward, and turned against Wanhuamen directly.

In this medieval era, it was simply commonplace.

Tan Taixiong's expression was indeed uncertain, he was a hero, he put himself in his shoes and thought, although this possibility is unimaginable, it might not happen.

The two elders, Xiao Buli and Xiao Buqi, also had serious expressions on their faces, and they did not dare to underestimate Su Qin.

Tantai Mengge's eyes were even brighter.

"Sovereign, don't forget that there is a quicksand kingdom in the south of Wanhua Gate." Su Qin half reminded and half warned at the end.

The meaning in Su Qin's words is obvious. If Wanhuamen does not agree to cooperate with the Qin Palace, then the Qin Palace will have to cooperate with the Liusha Kingdom instead.

This is absolutely fatal to Wanhuamen.

"Are you threatening me?" Tan Taixiong's eyes brightened, and his aura surged up, like a dormant tiger, suddenly waking up.

The air is stagnant.

Su Qin, however, showed no fear, "The suzerain misunderstood me. I was just objectively stating the powerful relationship among them. How to make a decision is ultimately up to the suzerain. His Royal Highness King Qin sent me here, which already shows sincerity and is true." I don’t want to lose such a reliable trading partner as Guizong.”

This is stepping down the steps for Tan Taixiong.

Sure enough, Tan Taixiong's face turned pale, and he said: "I have understood what your envoy means, but this matter is of great importance, please allow us to discuss it again."

"It's natural."

Su Qin also knew that there was no rush.

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After sending Su Qin down to rest, Tan Taixiong asked lightly: "What do you think about this matter?" From Tan Taixiong's face, his true thoughts could not be seen at all.

The two brothers Xiao Buli and Xiao Buqi looked at each other, and finally the elder brother Xiao Buli said cautiously: "What this person said seems to make sense. However, since the Taixu Sect has formally asked us for help, it doesn't seem very good if we refuse. The alliance will not pass this hurdle.”

Tan Taixiong nodded, this was the most troublesome part for him.

Although the sect alliance is a loose organization, it is also advancing and retreating together. Today Wanhuamen refused to help Taixuzong. If Wanhuamen is in trouble in the future, don't blame other sects for not lending a helping hand.

Seeing this, Tantai Mengge said crisply: "Father, I have something to say."

"speak."

Tan Taixiong's spirit was shaken, and he really wanted to know what his daughter's opinion was.

(End of this chapter)