Xiao Qiang looked at the letter in his hand. The paper was very thin, but to some extent, it weighed more than a thousand pounds.

He knew his weaknesses. His former self had always existed as a vassal of Deng. He did not have much power except in Hulao Pass, especially in the court. His foundation was shallow. This is why he had just developed such ambition and the Crown Prince came to him to provide him with various conveniences. Because they also knew that he, who had a weak foundation, would be difficult for him to pose any major threat to the court.

If you can get the support of these people, everything will be very different.

But there is no free lunch in the world. Xiao Qiang knows this well. If he wants to get the support of these people, what do he need to pay? Can he pay the price they want? Can he afford it?

He stared at the letter in his hand and asked in a deep voice: "What do they want?"

Dai Shulun smiled, "What do they want? They want to be the same as before, that's enough."

"Same as before? That's so simple?" Xiao Qiang looked at the other party in confusion.

"Is it simple? Not simple!" Dai Shulun said: "You can't guess what our Emperor wants to do now, right? Contract power! His Majesty the Emperor wants to collect power. He wants to break the national policy implemented by our Great Qin for hundreds of years. He wants to take all the power into the hands of one person."

"Is there anything wrong with this?" Xiao Qiang said: "Didn't the prince want to concentrate power in his hands earlier? For this purpose, the prince plotted against Li Shuai and drove away Bian."

"It's different!" Dai Shulun sighed, "No matter how the prince wants to take power, there is another emperor on it, and there is another prince next to it, so there is still a restriction. But what if His Majesty the Emperor concentrates power in his hands alone? Who will stare at him?"

Xiao Qiang was stunned.

"So many people don't want to become like this, because in this way, their interests will be greatly lost, so they need a new spokesperson. Bian Wushuang was also a choice. Unfortunately, we have fought with him for so many years. Even if we praise him, he is willing to accept us. But both sides will never reach mutual trust. So let's settle for the second best, General Xiao, you are our new choice." Dai Shulun smiled.

Xiao Qian nodded, and most of the doubts in his heart had passed away.

"If it was just this condition, there was no problem for me. If the wise man didn't say secret words, Brother Dai also knew my ambitions." Xiao Qiang laughed.

"Then you have to do something to win the trust of these people and make them believe that you are the one who deserves to entrust everything." Dai Shulun looked at Xiao Qiang.

"What's the matter?" If Xiao Qiang had known it was not that simple, it would be nothing strange. If something could be obtained so easily, it would not be worth it for him to get it.

Dai Shulun looked at Xiao Qiang and suddenly laughed inexplicably: "General Xiao, you told your son a marriage last year. It was Deng Shu, the daughter of Lord Deng Fang and Deng, right?"

Xiao Qiang didn't understand what the other party meant, and looked at Dai Shulun, "That's the case."

"I am very familiar with Deng Shu. Not only is the beauty of the country, but she is also knowledgeable and well-educated, and she is skilled in chess, piano, calligraphy and painting. Although she is the girl from the general family, she is no worse than those scholarly families. This makes the young master really blessed." Dai Shulun said with a smile.

"What does Brother Dai mean?"

"The opinions of those people are to ask General Xiao to fulfill this engagement and to ask the young master to marry Fang Shu is the time when we regard you as the master." Dai Shulun said slowly.

Xiao Qiang jumped up suddenly, "Are you crazy? The prince is now a thorn in the emperor's eyes and a thorn in the flesh. He won't live long. At this time, you ask my son to marry Fang Shu. Is he going to be the main person? Is he going to push me into the fire pit?"

"General Xiao is at ease!" Dai Shulun pressed his hands down, "Sit down and talk."

Xiao Qiang sat down angrily.

"General Xiao, there is no best in both worlds in this world. If you want to be a prince, you must have a choice. If you want to get anything, you will get nothing in the end. The general will not know this truth, right? Or, you become a loyal thug under the emperor and give your destiny to the emperor for judgment. As for whether the emperor will believe you, General Xiao himself knows it, either, he will become another prince."

Xiao Qiang was silent.

Dai Shulun stopped talking, but stared at him silently.

"I need to think about this matter carefully." Xiao Qiang finally raised his head and said.

Dai Shulun sneered in his heart. Xiao Qiangkong had ambition but was not determined. He looked forward to everything, wanted to get it, but did not dare to take risks. How could such a person accomplish great things? He was disdainful in his heart, but he did not show a trace of his face. "Of course, this matter is so important, General Xiao should think about it."

"What is Lu's attitude?"

"If General Xiao is willing to reach this marriage, Lu will definitely be the main one. The 50,000 troops of Qingzhou County will be the wings of General Xiao."

"Lu must be credible?"

"Of course, I just came from him." Dai Shulun said: "You must know this person, you can only be a general, but it is difficult to be handsome. Those people can't choose him at all."

"You're pretty good." Xiao Qiang said: "I will seriously consider this matter and then give you a reply. If I make a decision, how can I find you? Otherwise, you will stay in my Hulao Pass? You are in danger now, and no one dares to touch you in Hulao Pass."

"Thank you for your kindness, I have a lot to do. I have to meet more people and gain more supporters for the general." Dai Shulun smiled and said, "As for my safety, the general doesn't have to worry. In Qin State, no one can capture me. Even in Yongdu, I also want to go and leave as soon as I want."

Xiao Qiang nodded.

Dai Shulun stood up, "This matter is not urgent. The general has enough time to consider it, but it is best to make a decision when sending troops to Hulao Pass to threaten the Qi army. If the general agrees, he can write a letter to the emperor at that time, demanding the fulfillment of his engagement with Deng. At that time, even if the emperor is furious, he will be helpless with you, and he will not dare to do anything to you?"

"Brother Dai is leaving now?" Looking at Dai Shulun, Xiao Qiang asked, "I have asked them to prepare their food and drinks. How many drinks will they not drink?"

"No." Dai Shulun smiled: "General Xiao, this lieutenant is indeed my Sand Ant's person. Please show mercy to the general and don't do anything to him. If the general makes a decision, he can let him notify me and he knows how to contact me."

Xiao Qiang smiled and said, "Brother Dai, I want to know, how many people have you placed in my Hulao Pass?"

Dai Shulun laughed, spread his hands and said, "General Xiao, you are trying to make trouble. There must be more than him, but not many, because we were a family before? Aren't we?"

Looking at Dai Shulun who was laughing, Xiao Qiang's face turned gloomy.

The idea of ​​asking his son to marry Fang Shu was naturally extremely vicious. If he really dared to ask the emperor to make this request, it would mean rebelling against the emperor and also made it clear to the world that he wanted to establish his own family and replace Deng Hong. Marrying Fang Shu was just to inherit the political legacy and resources of Deng's family.

He will lose a lot, but he will not get less. He must weigh the pros and cons.

Walking out of the gate of the military camp, the lieutenant stood aside with a little shy look down and did not dare to look at him. Xiao Qiang smiled faintly. He was not allowed to take a small lieutenant to vent his anger. What can an exposed spy have to kill? Those who did not reveal their true faces are terrible.

Without saying a word, he stepped onto the war horse and left the military camp with his personal guards.

Xian Yutong should be back, so we have to discuss this with him.

Dai Shulun is a terrible person. He must not believe his words, but he must not believe them all. Although he said it reasonably, Xiao Qiang was still a little nervous.

Dai Shulun bid farewell to Xiao Qiang, but did not leave the jurisdiction of Hulao Pass. In a secret place, he welcomed a mysterious guest.

A pool of water and a fishing rod, Dai Shulun fished leisurely, as if he was not a fleeing person, but a leisurely and contented hidden man.

The visitor took off the veil covered on his face and sat side by side with him.

"His he agreed?"

"We have to think about it."

"Will he agree?"

"Of course, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him. Although the prince is in trouble, what remains are still coveted. Xiao Qiang is a greedy person, so he will definitely agree."

"You really met those people?"

"Of course I've seen it, but it's a pity that true love is seen in times of adversity. Most of those people are fence-bearing virtues."

"Then you still use these to lure Xiao Qiang."

"Do you think Xiao Qiang will go and verify?" Dai Shulun laughed.

"Actually, it would be good if he really agreed." The visitor thought about it and suddenly said, "Will your plan change?"

Dai Shulun snorted, "Xiao Qiang won't do anything. If we really follow him, our fate will still be failure. Therefore, my goal will not change. We must rescue the prince. As long as the prince can leave Yongdu, then Lu's certain troops, plus the 50,000 elite soldiers in Hulao Pass, will be enough to make the prince come back."

"I hope!" The visitor sighed, "I will prepare everything in Hulao Pass. But in this way, we Daqin will become?"

"I can't care about that much now. Rescuing the prince is my only target. As for the rest, let the prince make a decision after he rescues the prince." Dai Shulun shook his hand and pulled up the fishing line. On the hook, a fish was struggling desperately.

"We are all a fish in this world. There is always a hook that will hook us. You, me, Xiao Qiang, no one will be exception." (To be continued...)r
Chapter completed!