My house was confiscated and I was exiled. I emptied the emperor's warehouse and fled.

Seeing that the support from the rear was blocked, the King of Beidi sent an envoy to meet Qin Junyi in order to rescue his third son who was conquering the Great Zhou.

In the Liangzhou General's Mansion, the Northern Di envoy revealed the truth about the murder of the previous prince. In order to prevent Qin Junyi from not believing it, he also presented the physical evidence, intending to make him, driven by hatred, change the route of his troops, attack the Eastern Capital, and seek revenge on the Great Zhou royal family.

But what surprised him was that Qin Junyi showed no emotion after listening to him. Even when he looked at the evidence, his expression remained unchanged, as if he had known it for a long time.

If this is true, then withdrawing troops will be difficult.

Qin Junyi had indeed known for a long time that his father had died at the hands of the late emperor and the Northern Di, and he would avenge his father's death one by one.

"Go back and tell the King of Beidi that even if the late emperor killed my father, Beidi cannot escape responsibility. I will first use his son as a sacrifice to comfort my father's spirit in heaven."

The envoy hurriedly defended himself: "When two armies fight, casualties are inevitable. How can this be considered a personal vendetta?"

"Then my killing of his third son on the battlefield cannot be considered as revenge." Qin Junyi said calmly, "Okay, I will accept these evidences first. Thank the King of Beidi for me. In return, I will leave his son's body intact."

The envoy was in a state of panic, shaking with anger. "Instead of wasting our forces here, it is better to conquer the Eastern Capital. As long as you dethrone the Emperor of the Great Zhou, you can ascend the throne and become the emperor yourself!"

"I don't need you to teach me how to do anything. Goodbye." Qin Junyi waved his hand, and his personal soldiers on both sides stepped forward to force him.

"General Qin! The great country is right in front of you..."

Before the envoy could finish his words, he was covered with his mouth by the personal guards and dragged out.

Qin Junyi's gaze returned to the evidence in his hand, his eyes cold and murderous.

Time passed day by day in the midst of war, and in the blink of an eye it was New Year's Eve.

King Pingnan traveled north in disguise and arrived at the General's Mansion in Liangzhou, where Qin Junyi hosted a banquet.

After three rounds of drinking, the King of Pingnan put down the wine jar and said, "The Northern Di army has besieged Chiyang for several months, and their food and grass are about to be exhausted. I want to continue the siege until the city surrenders, but the other generals advocate launching an attack on the city after the New Year. I wonder what General Qin thinks?"

Qin Junyi had already received military reports about the war in Youzhou, and even though the war had ended and the rewards had been given, he was still eager to return home.

However, the price the attacking party needs to pay is much greater than besieging the city without attacking, and after the war, they have to divide the territory and open up the northern route, so they cannot go back for a while.

Qin Junyi said: "We will be trapped for another half a month, and wait until the enemy's food and grass are completely cut off. If they still refuse to surrender, we will launch a general attack. This way, we can achieve the final victory with the least sacrifice."

King Pingnan hesitated for a moment, raised his glass and invited: "Then let's do as General Qin said, after the Lantern Festival, we will completely wipe out the foreign enemies."

Qin Junyi clinked glasses and drank it all.

King Pingnan added: "Once the war is over, the allied forces will disband, and then they will set their sights on Kyoto. I wonder if General Qin has the same intention."

Qin Junyi asked back: "What is your plan, Lord?"

"This king does not want to participate in this competition and intends to lead his troops back to the garrison."

Most of the food and fodder for the allied forces fighting against the Northern Di were supplied by King Pingnan, which almost damaged their foundation, so the best strategy was to recuperate.

Qin Junyi smiled, but he looked at Prince Pingnan seriously: "Your Majesty, are you going to defend this place, or are you loyal to the emperor?"

The answer to this question will determine the future relationship between the Qin family and King Pingnan.

King Pingnan said solemnly: "I have devoted my life to the country, and I only wish that the country will be safe and the people will be healthy."

"Your Highness is so righteous that I admire you." Qin Junyi showed admiration in his eyes and cupped his hands.

The King of Pingnan returned the greeting and said, "I am ashamed to accept it."

Qin Junyi then said, "I am not interested in the capital at the moment. Compared to this abandoned capital, I would rather send troops to the Eastern Capital, wipe out the Great Zhou royal family, and avenge my father."

Prince Pingnan was horrified: "What do you mean?"

Qin Junyi told the emperor about the visit of the Beidi envoys and how the late emperor used the Beidi to murder his father.

After hearing this, the Prince of Pingnan looked vicissitudes and sighed sadly: "The late emperor was wise all his life, how come he is so confused now that he is old!"

Qin Junyi sneered. The late emperor had been on the throne for decades. How could he have room for anything else except imperial power?

Tomorrow is the first day of the Lunar New Year, and it is time to deliver the spring gift he prepared for the Emperor of the Great Zhou.

That night, Prince Pingnan stayed in the guest house of the general's mansion.

He stood under the eaves in a cloak, looking up at the bright moon in the sky, standing still like a pillar for a long time.

It wasn't until a black figure flashed over the roof that his attention was drawn back and he followed it.

An unknown person appeared on the roof of the general's mansion. The strict guards rushed out upon hearing the news and forced the person off the roof. As soon as he landed, he was surrounded.

"Who are you? How dare you break into the general's mansion at night!" The guard shouted at the masked woman in front of him who had no intention of attacking.

The other party showed a token and said, "I have something important to tell you. Please see the master."

The guard was about to step forward to explain the truth, but he heard an order from the door: "Everyone retreat!"

At the gate of the courtyard, Qin Junyi strode closer, staring at the masked woman, his pupils trembling slightly.

He suppressed his joy, coughed lightly, and said, "Come to the study and I'll tell you in detail."

Su Yunwan's eyebrows curved, and she clasped her fists and said, "Yes."

A smile flashed across Qin Junyi's eyes. He slowed down his pace and led her to the study without even glancing at King Pingnan who was standing outside.

King Pingnan watched the two people leave and asked the guard who had put away his weapons, "Who is she?"

"The general's subordinates." The commander recognized the token of the Guard Bureau, replied, and ordered the guards to retreat.

King Ping An stroked his chin, looking thoughtful.

Just a subordinate?

Why does he feel that the relationship between these two people is not ordinary?