Thank you Gu Da for the reward. Yesterday I had something to do, so I posted it automatically. Thank you very much today.////But I’m afraid it will be posted automatically today too. I’m sorry, haha.
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"Your Highness, I'm sorry. At the end of yesterday, I received a starry night message from my lord Liu Zhang, ordering our Yizhou soldiers to return to the army. It is said that our army has now arrived at Shouchun City, and the city's destruction is just around the corner. But it is hard to disobey your order..."
"Haha, okay, General Yan. Am I, Qin Yang, that kind of unreasonable person? Since it is Liu Zhang's personal order, General Yan should go back with the soldiers of the Yizhou Army..." Qin Yang laughed and hit
Yan Yan, whose face was full of shame, said calmly.
He had very keenly discovered that Yan Yan no longer called himself "alliance leader", but directly addressed him as His Highness. Liu Zhang must have told Yan Yan in the letter to withdraw the Yizhou Army from the alliance of princes.
Seeing that Qin Yang was not surprised or angry, Yan Yan couldn't help but feel a little relieved. Although he was not Qin Yang's subordinate, after getting along with him for this period of time, he already had a feeling of admiration for Qin Yang, and he also had a vague feeling of admiration for Qin Yang.
I felt that it was very inappropriate for Liu Zhang to issue an order to withdraw from the alliance of princes at this time.
But Yan Yan could not say anything more at this time, so he could only bow once more and said sincerely: "Thank you for your magnanimity, Your Highness. Being able to fight side by side with Your Highness in the Central Plains is the greatest honor for the general."
Qin Yang sighed secretly in his heart, helped Yan Yan up and said: "General Yan's words are serious. Even if the mountains are high and the rivers are long, I believe that you and I will still meet one day. I hope that General Yan will still remember Qin.
friend……"
Yan Yan naturally understood the profound meaning of Qin Yang's words, and could not help but whisper: "Don't worry, Your Highness. If there is an assignment, as long as Yan Yan can do it, he will definitely do it."
Only then did Qin Yang laugh loudly, cupped his hands and said: "In this case, I would like to thank General Yan in advance! Take care of yourself all the way, General!"
The Yizhou army left, as Qin Yang expected. After conquering Hefei, the Jingzhou army also stood still. Finally, after receiving Liu Biao's order, the 200,000 Jingzhou army did not even say hello to Qin Yang, and directly left Yangzhou and returned.
Jingzhou.
Nowadays, the situation in the world has changed drastically. Although Cao Cao's acquisition of the four northern states was extremely secretive, none of the princes in the world were fools. After Qin Yang got the news, the other princes also got the news quickly. Now Cao Cao has occupied
The four northern states, plus the original Yanzhou, already occupied the territory of the Five Continents. After recruiting Yuan Shao's soldiers, they even had millions of soldiers. Their power was so powerful that they could definitely be called the first princes in the world. Although Cao Cao lost his power at this time
Emperor, but no one dared to underestimate Cao Cao, the tiger of the north.
What's more, at this moment, under Cao Cao's instruction, Han Sui has sent 200,000 troops to Luoyang City. Luoyang City is Qin Yang's territory, and Ma Teng is a prince supported by Qin Yang. Although on the surface it seems
It appears that this is an internal conflict between Han Sui and Ma Teng in the northwest. But in fact, behind them are the two great vassal overlords Qin Yang and Cao Cao.
These princes are as clear as a mirror. If the Yizhou army still stays with Qinyang's army at this time, or if the Jingzhou army comes to Shouchun to join forces with Qinyang, it will be openly against Cao Cao. In the battle between the two powers,
Before the situation is completely clear, these princes will never take sides at will.
After all, if they remain neutral now, if Qin Yang and Cao Cao really fight in the future, they will definitely try their best to win them over. Which prince would not want to do such a good thing that can reap the benefits of others?
Emperor Zhong's Yuan Shu told Qin Yang clearly in his letter that if Qin Yang stopped his troops, Yuan Shu would be willing to give up Yuzhou, which was now occupied by Qin Yang, and would never invade it. He was also willing to form an alliance with Qin Yang.
Together they fight against Cao Cao in the north.
Qin Yang also knew that Yuan Shu did this out of necessity. Yuzhou was already in Qin Yang's hands, and even if he wanted to take it back, he probably wouldn't have the ability. Moreover, Yuan Shu's strength had already been defeated by Qin Yang and Lu Bu.
There is no chance of survival, and forming an alliance with Qin Yang is his only way to survive. But Yuan Shu has a saying that is right. If Qin Yang really insists on destroying himself, then he does not mind fighting to the death with Qin Yang. But
If this is the case, I am afraid that even if Qin Yang wants to leave and go west, he will have to wait for a while.
In early spring, it was suddenly warm but then cold. Several days had passed since the princes withdrew their troops. Qin Yang's camp was still stationed near Shouchun City, and Yuan Shu's envoy Li Feng was also waiting for Qin Yang's reply in the Yellow Turban Army camp.
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In the past few days, Qin Yang couldn't help but feel a little upset because of this sudden change. After discussing with the generals again to no avail, Qin Yang simply dismissed everyone and walked out of the golden dome tent alone to think in the military camp. In his
Behind him, Guan Hai still carried the nine-ring sword and followed Qin Yang from a distance. He knew that Qin Yang had been in a bad mood since the battle of Gepo, so he only protected him loyally and did not dare to come forward to disturb him.
Qin Yang indeed has a lot of worries, not to mention the impact of the great changes in the world's situation on the Yellow Turban Army's dominance. In addition, Qin Yang was hesitant about whether to make peace with Yuan Shu or to fight. Before going out for the expedition, he was in peace with Yuan Shu.
Qiao Xuan had already made an agreement that if he killed one of the two Yuan rebels, he would marry the other. But he didn't expect that Yuan Shao would now be in Cao Cao's hands, and Yuan Shu was right in front of him, but it was really difficult to do it. Although his original plan to disrupt the world had been successful,
But the biggest beneficiary was not himself. He always felt that in this plan, although he got the land in Yuzhou, he was able to extend his tentacles to the Central Plains.
But the real benefits were the three people he feared the most. Cao Cao took over the four northern states and became the most powerful princes in the world. The brothers Sun Quan and Sun Ce obtained Zhou Yu, and broke away from the shackles of Yuan Shu, and were enjoying themselves in the land east of the Yangtze River.
However, Liu Bei conquered the Han Empire and got the best opportunity to rise.
Of course, what worries Qin Yang the most is a secret hidden deep in his heart. When Ge Po fought fiercely with the Vajra Giant Ape, he had no choice but to use the power in the bronze bracelet. A shadow that had been buried in his heart for a long time reappeared
Jumped in front of him...
"Zheng, Zheng..." Just as Qin Yang was getting more and more irritable and restless as he thought about it, suddenly a sound of piano like a clear spring flowed leisurely into his ears. He was slightly startled. He looked up and saw that he
I don’t know when I wandered into the back camp.
"This is..." Qin Yang murmured casually as he looked at the camp where the sound of musical instruments came from not far away.
"Your Highness, this is Miss Cai Yan's tent." Guan Hai immediately reminded Qin Yang in his ear.
Qin Yang nodded. He naturally knew that this was Cai Yan's camp. Three days after the battle in Gepo, Cai Yan had woken up. But since Cai Yan woke up and saw his current appearance, he locked himself in the camp.
No one was seen. And among these people, Qin Yang was even more determined not to see anyone. Qin Yang had been to Cai Yan's camp many times before, but was not allowed to enter. Unexpectedly, he came here again unknowingly this time.
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Thinking of Cai Yan, Qin Yang couldn't help but feel even more guilty. If Cai Yan hadn't tried his best to resist the devouring power in the wild formation, I'm afraid Qin Yang wouldn't have had the chance to kill the Vajra Giant Ape with one strike. But Cai Yan
But because of this, his vitality was rapidly passing away. Although he was still in his prime, it had withered like a yellow flower in autumn.
Qin Yang could understand Cai Yan's mood at this moment. Although the sound of the piano lingering in his ears was still so melodious, Qin Yang could still vaguely hear the sadness and unwillingness in it.
"Yan'er..." After listening, Qin Yang couldn't help but feel slightly moved, and unconsciously walked towards the closed door of the camp tent.
"Your Highness, please don't..." Upon seeing this, Guan Hai hurriedly grabbed Qin Yang and whispered: "Your Highness, Miss Cai has a strict order. She will kill anyone who takes the money..."
Although Guan Hai was a rough man, he could understand Qin Yang's mood. He said this not only because he had seen Qin Yang run into the wall many times. What he was more worried about was that Cai Yan would get angry.
He left the Yellow Turban Army and disappeared. In that case, Qin Yang would probably regret it for the rest of his life.
But today, Qin Yang seemed to be stubborn. He shook off Guan Hai's hand, looked at Guan Hai with eyes like lightning and said, "Guan Hai, let me ask you, who is in charge in this Yellow Turban Army?"
Guan Hai was startled, scratched his head and said, "Of course it's you, Your Highness..."
"As long as it's me who makes the decision! Back off!"
Guan Hai's heart sank and he had no choice but to step aside. Qin Yang snorted coldly and strode straight towards Cai Yan's tent.
The heavy tent curtain was suddenly lifted. The dazzling sunlight suddenly filled the entire camp. The sound of the piano suddenly stopped. The woman in white who was sitting next to the Jiaowei Qin subconsciously raised her head and narrowed her eyes to look in the direction of the tent door.
"Yan'er?!..." Suddenly seeing Cai Yan who suddenly raised his head, Qin Yang couldn't believe his eyes. His white hair was like blood, and his originally charming face had turned a little dark yellow, with every trace of it like the rings of time.
Ordinary wrinkles are clearly carved on the face. Is this the fairy on the bank of Luoshui? She is clearly an old woman who is almost in her twilight years!
"Your Highness, you shouldn't have come in..." Cai Yan was not as angry as she imagined. Although her voice did not change, her expression seemed to be that of a person who had experienced vicissitudes of life, and there seemed to be a sense of indifference.
The calmness common to all things in the world.
Qin Yang put down the curtain, walked quickly to Cai Yan and said in a low voice: "How. How could this happen?!"
Cai Yan smiled faintly, gently stroked the strings of the Jiaowei Qin, and said: "A beauty grows old easily. No matter who is a hero and has a beautiful appearance, it will not be the sorrow of the passing of time. I just took this step ahead of time."
It’s just one step, does His Highness think I’m too old?”
Qin Yang shook his head fiercely and stared at Cai Yan and said word by word: "Yan'er, don't say that! You will always be the most beautiful woman in my heart. No matter what you become, I am willing to stay with you for the rest of my life!"
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Seeing Qin Yang's sincere eyes and sincere words, Cai Yan couldn't help but feel slightly moved. But after a moment, he regained his composure and said calmly: "Your Highness is joking, Cai Yan has not made any agreement with His Highness. Now Cai Yan only
He is just an old man whose life is about to come to an end. Your Highness must not talk nonsense...Okay, I am tired and don’t want to be disturbed. Please ask Your Highness to fulfill my last wish and let me leave peacefully, okay?
?”
Qin Yang's eyes sparkled, and he gently grabbed Cai Yan's wrinkled hands, shook his head firmly, and said: "I'm not kidding. You are my Yan'er, you were before, you are now, and you will always be!"
I will definitely find a way to heal you, no, even if you are like this forever, I will never leave you!"
Cai Yan's body trembled slightly, but he returned to his original calmness in an instant. After gently but firmly withdrawing his palm from Qin Yang's big hand, Cai Yan said lightly: "Your Highness, it's time for you to go. You know the fate of Chi Mu.
People are the easiest to get tired, so forgive me for not being able to chat with Your Highness anymore."
After saying that, Cai Yan no longer looked at Qin Yang, but slowly stood up like an old man, staggered to the side of the bed, and lay quietly on his side on the bed.
In the tent, Qin Yang stood there blankly, looking at Cai Yan's already stooped back, feeling lost.
"No, I can never let Yan'er die, and I can never let her endure this kind of torture!" A voice kept echoing in Qin Yang's mind. After a moment, Qin Yang suddenly turned around as if he was struck by lightning.
He strode out of the camp and shouted loudly: "Guan Hai! Call me Jia Xu and Xi Zhicai! I want to know who the mysterious strong man who created the wild formation is!"