Outlaw

Zhao Shanhe looked calmly at the woman in black cloak next to Xiao Beichen.

The whole body was wrapped in a black cloak, and it was obvious that she was a woman with a good figure. The smell is ordinary, no matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like it has any background.

Zhao Dong and Zhang Ru just glanced at each other briefly and lost interest.

Zhang Ru snorted: "You are going to fight against the Xia royal family and you will die. Returning capital... is ridiculous."

Zhao Shanhe withdrew his gaze from the empress and waved his hand to Xiao Beichen: "I don't care about the affairs of the Four Domains of Dongqing anymore, and I can't control them. Xiao Beichen, go away so you can take care of yourself!"

After saying that, Zhao Shanhe lowered his eyes, poured a glass of wine to himself, and drank heavily.

Xiao Beichen did not leave, but sat down opposite Zhao Shanhe and put one hand on the table: "The woman in the black cloak next to me is the Empress of Northern Liang!"

Swish!

The three members of Zhao Shanhe's family suddenly raised their heads and looked at the woman in black standing behind Xiao Beichen in disbelief.

Beiliang... Empress?

The three of them gasped.

The name alone is scary enough.

Even Zhao Shanhe, the King of Zhendong, felt an indescribable sense of oppression, and his breathing became faster involuntarily.

They didn't say anything about whether they could see the Empress' true face...

joke.

Is it possible to watch the Empress's lineup casually?

They don't even have the guts to mention it.

Xiao Beichen looked at the shocked King Zhendong and continued: "You should all know that my master is the Empress. A month ago, I wanted to go north to Beiliang to find the Empress, but you stopped me. Now, I have gone from Beiliang is back. Is it reasonable for the Empress Master to be by my side?"

This is all true.

Also very reasonable.

The king of Zhendong was seventy-eight percent convinced.

He reached a deal with Xiao Beichen a month ago.

Xiao Beichen continued: "Besides, I knew a month ago that Emperor Xia was going to visit here, and now I dare to come back. It's because of the Empress."

"The reason why I dare to make an appointment with Xiao Junlin to fight on the stage of life and death is because of the empress."

"Xiao Junlin has Emperor Xia, and I have the empress!"

After hearing these words, the King of Zhendong believed them. He stood up, took the initiative to pull out a chair for the empress, and made a gesture of invitation with his hands.

The empress, who was still wrapped in a black cloak, did not sit down. Instead, she walked casually to the Grand Master's chair aside and sat down. She opened an ancient book and started reading it. She said indifferently: "Let's talk."

Then, she actually started reading immersed in the book.

It seemed that the ups and downs of the sixteen regions in Eastern Daxia were not as important in her eyes as the book in her hand.

Xiao Beichen was very surprised.

It has been many years since the Empress was always reading.

And I was reading the same book.

If it were anyone else doing this, it would inevitably lead to suspicion that it was just a show.

But since she is an empress, she must be really reading.

What... is this book?

Can the Empress be so interested?

Zhao Shanhe gave Zhang Ru a look. Zhang Ru understood and immediately ordered the inside and outside of the other courtyard to be sealed to prevent anyone from entering.

After everything was settled, Zhao Shanhe breathed a sigh of relief and took the initiative to pour a cup of tea for Xiao Beichen: "I am the Eastern King of Daxia Town. Even if I am replaced by Emperor Xia, I will at most be demoted or demoted. I don't have to worry about my life. Why should I follow you to fight? Emperor Xia?"

"This is an uprising in the prosperous times. No one has ever succeeded in the past. If I follow you, aren't I looking for death?"

Although he said so, Xiao Beichen knew that he was already tempted: "My master is the empress!"

Zhao Shanhe glanced at the empress who was reading a book in the distance, and said calmly: "Even if the empress comes forward, she may not be Emperor Xia's opponent."

Xiao Beichen: "My mother will be the next Snow Queen!"

As soon as these words came out, Zhao Shanhe twitched violently.

Everyone said that Xiao Junlin's backstage was tough.

Xiao Beichen's backstage is also a tough one!

An empress, a snow emperor!

Scary enough.

Zhang Rudao: "Your mother's matter is not a secret. Everyone in Daxia knows about it. She slaughtered dragons and stripped bones for you, and was imprisoned by Qianshan Snow. She is not the Snow Queen yet."

Xiao Beichen said: "When I go to the Qianshan Snow Region, I will return the snow dragon bones. My mother will be the Snow Queen."

This is the truth!

Zhang Ru was speechless.

Zhao Shanhe said: "Even so, you still have no chance of winning against the Daxia royal family. In addition to Emperor Xia, there is also the Yu clan. Above this, there is also the ancient Taoist sect. It may be possible for the empress to move Emperor Xia, but it is absolutely You cannot shake the ancient Taoist gate above Emperor Xia. Your path is impossible to succeed."

Zhao Shanhe is different from ordinary strong men, he knows many things.

For example, what happened with the ancient Taoist sect.

This left Xiao Beichen unable to refute.

Even the Empress said that today's Taoist Qi Refining Technique, after thousands of years of development and evolution, is no less than the original Divine Enlightenment. Even if the Four Divine Sect is still there, it will be difficult to fight against the Taoist sect.

As long as you are a Qi Refiner, it is impossible to shake the ancient Taoist sect.

After all, Qi refining was created by others.

People are the rule makers.

This rule has lasted for thousands of years.

Even the change of dynasty cannot change this rule.

It’s scary to think about.

Although these things are still a bit far away, they have to be considered.

After regaining consciousness, Xiao Beichen said: "Emperor Xia is Emperor Xia, and the ancient Taoist sect is the ancient Taoist sect. As long as we overthrow Emperor Xia, the ancient Taoist sect may not turn around and support us. Master Empress and I are both Qi refining master. No matter how many dynasties have changed since ancient times, the ancient Taoist sects don’t care. As long as they promote the art of qi refining, that’s all.”

This is very objective.

Gollum!

Xiao Beichen took a sip of tea: "Zhao Shanhe, I am not here to ask you to do anything. I am just to show you a clear path. You must understand that now we are not just replacing you as the Zhendong King. But Queen Xiao wants to mess with you. You are still the Zhendong King, and Queen Xiao is not easy to deal with. Once you are no longer the Zhendong King, Queen Xiao will kill you in minutes. "

This information was provided by Chen Jiaoya.

After learning the information, Xiao Beichen rushed here immediately.

"Two days later, Xiao Jun and I will go to the stage of life and death. By then, I no longer need you. What I need is a partner who will face risks with me, not someone who will take refuge after the outcome is clear." Beichen stood up: "I'll give you half a day to think about it. If you don't come to Tianbao Pavilion to find me in the early hours of tonight, I will treat it as your rejection."

"Master, let's go."

Calling Empress, the two turned and left.

Negotiation does not require much bb.

Just have the right attitude.

Other confrontations take place outside the negotiating table.

If you don’t have enough chips, no matter how much you talk at the negotiation table, it will be useless.

If you have enough chips, just one sentence at the negotiation table will do.

Sure enough, when Xiao Beichen walked to the gate, Zhao Shanhe suddenly said: "Xiao Beichen, if I promise you, how will you arrange for me?"

Xiao Beichen said: "As long as you are loyal and follow you to the death, you can enter my Forbidden Palace and become the third most powerful figure after me and Tang Ziyue. Moreover, you are still the King of Zhendong. In the future, I will enter the imperial capital and destroy it. Xia royal family, you are the head of the empire’s generals, commanding the entire empire’s troops.”

One sentence lingered in the hearts of everyone in the audience.

Zhang Rudao: "Xiao Beichen, what about the Summer Mountain Picture? How do you plan to arrange it?"

Xiao Beichen said: "That is something you can only know after you join."

After leaving a word, Xiao Beichen had left.

It was quiet in the tea room.

Zhao Shanhe's family of three were shivering.

This is a big deal!

Zhao Dong said: "Father, what do you think?"

Zhao Shanhe said: "Although Xiao Beichen is only twenty years old, this guy is really powerful and thoughtful. I originally wanted to wait until the stage of life and death before considering it. But he didn't give me such a chance. He wanted to tie me up. Die on his chariot."

Zhang Ru was more direct: "Reverse or not?"

Zhao Shanhe sighed: "This is a huge thing. The sixteen regions in the east...more than [-] provinces. Once there is a rebellion, the sky in eastern Daxia will collapse. Whether we can bear such consequences is still unknown. ah."

Zhang Ru said: "But there is an empress behind Xiao Beichen."

Zhao Shanhe said: "Even if there is a female emperor, there may not be much chance of winning."

Zhang Rudao: "But if we don't fight back, that bitch Queen Xiao will not let us go. Xiao Beichen is right in saying that once you are dismissed, Queen Xiao will definitely kill us. She will do it for him. The son paved the way, no matter what.”

Zhao Shanhe, who never liked smoking, lit a cigarette for himself and started smoking slowly.

This is a big deal!

The sixteen eastern regions. Occupying one-sixth of Daxia's territory.

Once Zhao Shanhe rebelled, the world would be shocked.

The forty-year history of founding the country will enter a new chapter.

The atmosphere is dead quiet!

Zhang Ru slammed the table: "Anyway, you will die. Instead of waiting to be killed by a bitch, why not fight! Old Zhao, don't hesitate. I support you!"

Eh!

Zhao Shanhe sighed: "Do you think things are that simple? If we turn against each other, what will happen to Xia Shantu? What will happen to your sister, the imperial concubine? They will be implicated immediately, not to mention being killed, but they will definitely lose the Sacred Heart forever. The fate will be It’s going to be bleak.”

Zhang Ru was stunned.

shocked.

yes……

Her sister is the imperial concubine, and she is also Xia Shantu's aunt.

Once Zhao Shanhe rebels, Xia Shantu and the imperial concubine... will definitely be implicated, and the end will be miserable.

Zhang Rudao: "Then we can only wait to die? You are my husband, and you are the father of the child. The lives of our family are in your hands, you can't do nothing."

Zhao Shanhe put out his cigarette butt and looked at Zhang Ru seriously: "If you have to choose between your sister and me, who do you choose?"

Zhang Ru didn't even think about it: "You!"

Zhao Shanhe was very moved and shook Yan Ru's hand: "I understand. In this case, I will go to Xiao Beichen to talk. I want to know whether he has coordinated the overall situation and dealt with the affairs of Xia Shantu and the imperial concubine. If this person has not This kind of wisdom will not work. The battle in court requires not only strength, but also brains."

……

When we returned to Tianbao Pavilion, it was already nine o'clock in the evening.

The empress must have been reading a book.

Xiao Beichen was the only one left in the yard.

He sat in the pavilion in the yard and smoked quietly.

The huge matter of instigating rebellion against King Zhendong has reached its most critical moment.

For the Kowloon League, it was an unprecedented feat.

Success or failure is tonight.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't nervous.

Xiao Beichen is also a human being, and he is also worried that King Zhendong will not agree.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

Xiao Beichen immediately stood up and opened the door, thinking that it was King Zhendong who came.

As a result, I saw an old friend.

Tang Ziyue.

She came here covered in travel.

Xiao Beichen was overjoyed: "Why are you here?"

Tang Ziyue: "This matter is of great importance. I don't trust my lord. Come here to help."

Xiao Beichen was moved.

this woman...

Swish!

Xiao Beichen pulled Tang Ziyue into the living room fiercely. Tang Ziyue was trembling a little because of the cold weather.

Xiao Beichen quickly lit a stove for her and gave her a hot water bottle.

For some reason, Tang Ziyue's health became very poor after half a year.

As the heat spread, Tang Ziyue looked much better. She held a hot water bottle in her hands while listening to Xiao Beichen's detailed process of instigating rebellion against King Zhendong.

After listening, Tang Ziyue pointed out the shortcomings of the problem sharply: "The King of Zhendong has another biggest concern - Xia Shantu and the imperial concubine. If he goes against it, Xia Shantu and the imperial concubine will be implicated immediately."

Xiao Beichen was slightly startled: "No wonder he didn't agree on the spot. That's it. What suggestions do you have?"

Tang Ziyue took out a letter full of words and handed it to Xiao Beichen: "On the way here, I have already thought of the overall strategy. You have this letter delivered to the King of Zhendong. After he saw it, he generally I will agree."

Xiao Beichen opened the envelope and took a look.

shocked.

Two main points.

First, let the imperial concubine go to Queen Xiao personally to express her position that she can't compete, and is willing to hand over all the power of handling the Zhendong Prince's Palace to Queen Xiao, and no longer try to protect the Zhendong Prince's Palace. She also expressed her willingness to resign as a concubine and also intended for Xia Shantu to resign as a prince. In this case, Queen Xiao will definitely try her best to promote this matter and fan the flames in front of Emperor Xia.

Second, the imperial concubine took off her hairpin and plain clothes, took the Xia Shan Tu to confess her mistake to Emperor Xia, and reprimanded King Zhendong for his ineffectiveness in governing the four regions of Dongqing, and that the crime should not be punished. I am willing to cut off all relations with King Zhendong, and resign as imperial concubine and the title of Prince Tu. Coupled with Queen Xiao's vigorous management, this matter can be achieved.

This is awesome!

Tang Ziyue is amazing.

Xiao Beichen said: "The method is a good one, but will the noble concubine agree?"

Tang Ziyue said: "The imperial concubine is a very smart person. She is even smarter than Empress Xiao. She knows this is the best way. If Zhang Ru personally tells these words, the imperial concubine understands the decision of King Zhendong. She will. "

Only Tang Ziyue dared to make such a guarantee.

Seeing Xiao Beichen's silence, Tang Ziyue continued: "Xia Shantu and the imperial concubine cannot be crushed. This will be the greatest help for the lord to make plans in the imperial capital in the future. Now that the Zhendong King is going to rebel, Xia Shantu will be implicated no matter what. Rather than doing this, it is better to take the initiative. Admit your mistake and resign. Cut off the relationship with the Zhendong Prince's Mansion. In this way, even if the Zhendong Prince rebels, they will not be punished again. After all, it was Empress Xiao who vigorously promoted it."

Xiao Beichen nodded: "Rather than being punished, it is better to resign on your own initiative. And resigning first also clearly indicates that we have severed all ties with the King of Zhendong. No one can find an excuse to attack them anymore."

Tang Ziyue said: "Yes. More importantly, they can use this to get out of the sight of Queen Xiao and Xiao Junlin. Without the prince and the noble concubine, Queen Xiao will feel that Xia Shantu and the others are not a threat. She will not take the initiative to target Prince Tu. Otherwise, they will look unattractive."

Xiao Beichen said: "Okay."

Chen Jiaoya was immediately called and she took the envelope and sent it to Zhendong Prince's Mansion.

This night is destined to be the dark night before the war.

Two huge news spread throughout Dongyun Prefecture, shocking the court.

First, Prince Tu, who was a powerful figure in the court, was stripped of his position as a prince and demoted to a county prince. Take away the title.

Second, Concubine Gao, one of the two noble concubines in the court, was demoted and deprived of her title.

Overnight, there was heated discussion inside and outside the court.

Xia Shantu, the three top princes in the Great Xia court and the most promising candidate for the crown prince, just... fell down?

And almost at the same time, Xiao Beichen was in the teahouse in the courtyard.

Xiao Beichen and Tang Ziyue were sitting next to the coffee table drinking tea.

waiting.

In the early hours of the morning, there was a sound of footsteps outside the door.

Three people walked in quietly.

Zhao Shanhe, Zhang Ru and Zhao Dong.

Xiao Beichen poured a cup of tea and placed it on the opposite side of the coffee table: "If you are one of us, sit down and drink tea. If not, please go back."

Swish!

Zhao Shanhe waved his hand, sat down, picked up the tea cup and drank it all in one gulp.

Xiao Beichen smiled.

At the same time, I felt relieved in my heart!

King Zhendong finally agreed.

This is an unprecedented feat since the development of the Forbidden Palace.

The atmosphere in the tea room became unprecedentedly solemn.

After a long while, Zhao Shanhe said: "What do you want me to do this time?"

Xiao Beichen picked up the teacup and started playing with it: "Two things. First, the sixteen regions in the eastern part of Daxia are filled with Nine Dragon flags."

Zhao Shanhe said quickly: "Okay."

Xiao Beichen continued: "Secondly, Emperor Xia will patrol eastward to Daoling Mountain the day after tomorrow. He will definitely bring a large number of personal guards, men and horses, and martial arts experts. It is estimated that there are thousands of people at least, and more than ten thousand people at most. I want you to mobilize The Eastern Daxia Martial Arts Legion surrounded Daoling Mountain and put pressure on Emperor Xia."

Zhao Shanhe was frightened when he heard this: "What happens next?"

Click!

Xiao Beichen squeezed hard and the teacup in his hand shattered.

"Kill Xiao Junlin!"

"Emperor Xia is difficult to kill, but Xiao Junlin... must die!"