The night deepens.
Zhao Changhe staggered out of the tent.
Immediately, a guard stopped him with a nervous smile and asked in a not-so-standard Central Plains Mandarin: "Mr. Zhao, where are you going?"
Zhao Changhe glanced at him sideways: "Why, am I a guest or a prisoner? Is it your business where I go?"
"Uh, no, this is a military camp after all, it's not good to walk around..."
Zhao Changhe glanced at the guards and said with a smile, "Did your Khan tell us to serve our distinguished guests well?"
"Yes, yes..."
As the guards talked, for some reason they gradually began to respect Mr. Zhao more and more. The Khan's instructions to serve them well were magnified infinitely, and the secret instructions to watch over them and not let them leave were gradually forgotten.
Not only one guard felt this way, but almost everyone around who was swept by Zhao Changhe's gaze had the same feeling at the same time. Their thoughts were guided by his words and they became more and more confused.
When touching the door to the secret treasure, the mind can be mobilized to a certain extent. The mental control derived from the Great Law of Bliss was originally useless, but now it can be officially put into use.
At the beginning, Maitreya used this trick to deceive believers and shake their hearts, but later it became crooked and was used more to mess with women. However, Zhao Changhe still thinks it is more meaningful to use this trick to mess with men...
It has the same meaning as the frightening effect of his Blood Evil Skill. If they can be integrated and used, this thing can play an unexpectedly important role in future battles.
For example, now.
When I fooled the Gusu Lu family guards, I had to change my appearance to achieve the desired effect, and I was facing fewer people. There are so many people here, and I can directly use language to touch and guide them without any disguise, which is an attempt at qualitative change.
The effect was indeed good... Given the absolute difference in strength, these soldiers could not resist such spiritual guidance at all, and followed his words step by step.
"I need to go to the bathroom."
"Well, there's a chamber pot in the tent."
"Is it okay if I just don't like using a chamber pot? Can't a grown man just find a corner and be done with it?"
"Sir, that's true..."
"If you don't want me to hang around the barracks, then just follow me." Zhao Changhe turned and walked to the corner of the tent: "Come on, come on."
A group of guards followed in a daze.
A red shadow flashed behind him, and Yue Hongling took the opportunity to leave and disappear into the night.
Zhao Changhe watched Yue Hongling disappear into the darkness behind him, then he stopped to drain the water behind the tent with a smile, and asked casually, "Is the Khan receiving new guests?"
"Yes."
"Are they still having a banquet? Are they staying in the tent to rest, or are there other guest tents?"
"The Khan is entertaining guests in the main tent. They will definitely not stay in the main tent to rest. There are other guest tents."
"Where is the guest tent? As a guest myself, I want to go and pay a visit."
"Oh, sir, follow me..."
Unconsciously, the guards had forgotten their original mission and even served as a urinator. Aren’t these just servants? They had to do whatever their master told them to do.
Zhao Changhe followed the guards through many twists and turns and finally arrived at the location of the tent which was originally impossible to find.
Other tribesmen along the way didn't even know who he was, and some tribal soldiers marched with integrity without anyone questioning what they were doing.
When they got close, Zhao Changhe looked at the guards of the tent from afar and waved his hand amiably: "Okay, go get busy."
The guard saluted and left: "Sir, please rest early."
Zhao Changhe watched them go away, then suddenly dodged and hid in the darkness at the corner.
Yue Hongling appeared beside him silently, with a strange look in her eyes: "Hey..."
"ah?"
"Have you ever used this trick on me? That's why I fell in love with you, right?"
Zhao Changhe didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Yue Hongling also knew that her question was unreasonable, and after a long groan, she said, "Anyway, you are not allowed to do this to other girls in the future, or I will be the first to take your head off!"
"Yeah, you are indeed down there."
Yue Hongling's eyebrows were raised.
Zhao Changhe pulled her sleeve and said, "Someone is coming."
Yue Hongling shrank back and quietly squatted beside him.
In the distance, on a path of torches, Batu was personally escorting Ubalu's envoy over. Just from this scene, one could roughly see Batu's inclination.
They both grasped the hilts of their swords at the same time.
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The banquet that Batu hosted for the envoy was of a much higher standard than the one he hosted for Zhao Changhe and his wife.
Deep down, he felt that his contact with Zhao Changhe was shameful, and facing the Khan made him feel inferior in mentality. It was extremely grand, with a banquet, slaughtering cattle and sheep, women dancing, and important people from the tribe gathered together. The envoys were not just one or two people, but a delegation of more than ten people, so it would naturally be more grand.
Amid the singing and dancing, the envoy still began to ask for apology: "Why are you in such a hurry, Batu Khan? I went to your camp but found nothing, and now I am here."
Batu cursed in his heart, am I really waiting for you to mediate, so that Heshan and I can each divide the territory and the people, and split the War Lion Tribe into two? I am not stupid.
He could only smile heartily: "What are you talking about, envoy? We didn't know the envoy was coming. If we had known earlier, we would have invited the envoy to have a meal first."
At this point, the envoy had no choice. The Khan wanted the War Lion Tribe to split up, and no matter how clear his plan was, he couldn't say it openly. Moreover, Batu was not without a backer. He had a friendship with the Temple and a good relationship with Chili. If he really used force, what would the Temple's attitude be
Since we are a step too late and the War Lions have already unified, what can we do
It can only be said that Batu's battles were really brilliant. He attacked the Wild Wolf Tribe in a straightforward manner, stabilized the internal situation with resources, won over a few wavering brothers, and quickly attacked other disobedient people. In just half a month, he swept thousands of miles. The main army of the Khan was confronting Huangfu Yongxian. When he received the news, only Heshan was still resisting in the originally fragmented War Lion Tribe. In the end, he was still a step too late to save Heshan.
This shows that although Batu's personal strength is not outstanding, his military ability is very strong. Whether it is the grasp of timing or the command of the battle formation, he is a first-class talent. In fact, his personal strength is not bad. After all, he is among the potential dragons. How many of them can there be in the world? He has the complete inheritance of He Lei. If he is given some time and a stage, his future is limitless.
The messenger could only say, "Khan Helei died unexpectedly in the Middle-earth before, and the War Lion Tribe was unable to participate in the war. This was a great loss for our side, which slowed down the momentum of the attack. The Khan has been heartbroken. Now that he knows that there is someone to inherit Khan Helei's legacy, the Khan is also relieved."
Batu said: "Thank you Khan for your concern."
The messenger said: "Recently, with the arrival of the first snow, the battle between the Khan and Huangfu Yongxian has intensified. Several large-scale attacks have taken place, with casualties on both sides. Now that the Khan has stabilized internal affairs, should he participate in the Battle of Yanmen?"
Batu said calmly: "I just conquered the Heshan tribe, and there are still remnants... Besides, I am young, and the tribe is in turmoil, so I am afraid it will be difficult to raise a large army..."
"The Khan will issue a letter to all tribes, publicly announcing Batu Khan's legitimacy and conferring him the title of Lion King. What do you think, Khan?"
Batu was overjoyed, this was exactly what he wanted to hear.
Batu was nominally Helei's nephew, but in reality, he was the biological son of Helei who cheated on Batu's father. Helei himself had no children, so he favored this nephew from the beginning, adopted him as his own heir, and gave him the treasure of the clan. Even if there was no will left, the elders of the clan knew that the inheritance right should have belonged to Batu. Why did uncles and cousins still quarrel over the inheritance right
Because the Khan acquiesced to others' fight under the pretext of "the war is tight and I don't have time to care about your affairs". After all, Batu was not his "own son", which gave others an excuse to fight.
As long as the Khan is willing to admit it, the so-called internal turmoil will no longer exist, and his position will be as stable as Mount Tai. Not only that, the outside world will not dare to covet him. What kind of Wild Wolf tribe dares to intercept his food? His War Lion Tribe is one of the largest tribes, and it is no joke.
More importantly, with the title of "king", the political capital will be different. For example, now Ubalu is bossing around, but in the future, it will be Ubalu who will kneel down to him.
Devouring the Wild Wolf Tribe was tantamount to tacit approval, and the subsequent plan to devour the Tiger Fierce Tribe would be more certain.
Compared with the rebellion where one's head is hanging on the belt and the illusory support from Da Xia, this seems more real.
The envoy observed Batu's expression and knew that he was interested. He added, "In addition, when Hu Lie disappeared, some people in his tribe suspected that it was related to you. This envoy will be responsible for mediating this matter."
Batu was very happy: "Thank you for your help! This is exactly what I am worried about recently. Hu Lie was defeated by Zhao Changhe and Yue Hongling. What does it have to do with me?"
The host and the guests were all happy at the feast. The envoy was a little tipsy and said, "I will go back to rest first. I need to report to the Khan tomorrow morning. If we can capture Yanmen, the Khan will be more than a Lion King. Why can't he be a King of Jin!"
Batu was moved and began to care about the envoy. He thought to himself that if Zhao Changhe and Yue Hongling came over when this guy went back drunk, he might be finished. So he personally helped the envoy to stand up and said, "This Khan will send the envoy over."
Then he whispered to his attendants, "Take a team of elite soldiers to escort me and the envoy, and have someone strictly monitor Zhao Changhe's tent... No, just arrest him."
Batu led hundreds of people in his own camp, surrounding himself and the envoy to the distinguished guest's tent. He stopped outside the tent and signaled the soldiers to surround the tent. He thought it was absolutely safe, so he smiled and said to the envoy: "Then we will not disturb the envoy to rest."
The messenger waved drunkenly.
Batu turned and left, and just after taking a few steps, a biting chill rose in his heart.
He subconsciously turned his head and saw Yuexia Hongling flying towards him. The figure who had just saved him several hours ago was now chasing him and demanding his life.
"They really came to assassinate me!" Batu drew his sword and shouted, "Protect the emperor!"
A group of guards gathered in front of them, well prepared. Yue Hongling stood on one of them's shoulders, like an eagle striking a palace, and stabbed Batu's face with a sword from above again. Under the moonlight, the murderous intent in his eyes was clearly visible as if it were real.
"She wants to kill me..." Batu had this thought in his mind. He dared not to confront her and retreated quickly.
Countless soldiers rushed over from all around, and even the guards around the messenger's tent subconsciously moved to the rear to block Yue Hongling's retreat.
The messenger also stood outside the tent and watched, shouting, "All of you go and help..."
Before he finished his words, a broadsword seemed to "grow" out of the shadows in the darkness, silently, without form or trace, and without even the sound of the wind.
The entire space seemed to be frozen. There was no wind or moon, only endless darkness, blood, and death.
The Blood Evil Sword Technique is the third unique skill that can be used at the eighth level of the Genkan: "Hell is Like This" following "All Gods and Buddhas Are Dispersed" and "Heaven and Earth Have No Self".
It was not until the knife reached his throat that the messenger suddenly woke up and quickly drew his knife to block.
But all I saw was a pair of blood-red eyes, staring like a devil in the darkness.
A feeling of shock and fear surged into the messenger's heart, and his hand holding the knife stiffened a little.
In just a few moments, the broadsword swept across the neck and the head flew into the sky.
Zhao Changhe grabbed the head, raised it and shouted: "The Khan's plan is indeed very clever. He successfully killed this beast. Please tell me what to do next."
The messenger's entourage and guards were stunned.
All of Batu's men were stunned.
Yue Hongling put away his sword and flew back, his eyes full of murderous intent but now filled with smiles.
Batu looked at Yue Hongling in mid-air, then at Zhao Changhe who was holding his head, and finally a hint of ruthlessness appeared in his eyes: "Nonsense, the next step is of course to kill all the envoys and their entourage! Don't let any one be left behind!"
After that, he took a deep breath and said something that others thought was very friendly: "Zhao Changhe, I fuck your mother!"
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(End of this chapter)