In Li Hancheng Mansion, Li Zongheng had a dark face for the past two days. He didn't even go to court and stayed by the pond all day long.

He really had no intention of going to court, seeing that Xia Li might soon be someone else's, so why bother?

After fishing for a long time, he saw that none of them took the bait, so he broke the fishing rod and cursed.

"Bastard Bei'an, bastard Su Yuan..."

This is the source of his bad mood.

Originally, he thought that this matter would definitely be accomplished. He was so majestic as King Li that he even said "being a dog" and completely giving up his dignity. So no matter how arrogant Su Yuan was, he would still give him some face, right?

In the end, he didn't expect that Su Yuan really didn't give him face.

After Jin Shanyu came back, he told him that the Bei'an Army did not agree to the proposal, and he felt crazy at the time.

He has made enough sacrifices. Whether it is money or materials, he can give it to Su Yuan as long as he wants it. And his only request is to keep the Li family on the throne of Xia Li.

Don't you agree to such a small request?

Li Zongheng really didn't know what Su Yuan was thinking.

Not to mention him, even Jin Shanyu, who was full of confidence before going there, suffered a major blow when faced with this result.

For this reason, he wanted to see Su Yuan again, but Su Yuan no longer planned to see him, so he could only run back to Xia Li in disgrace.

The matter failed to get done, and because the king had lost face due to his previous "treating as a dog", Jin Shanyu himself knew that it was impossible not to be punished.

So as soon as he came back, he asked Li Zongheng to be removed from his official position.

Li Zongheng was furious and of course agreed, and asked him to reflect at home for a month without going out.

But getting angry doesn't solve the actual problem.

Since Su Yuan disagrees with this proposal, it means that he still wants to deal with Xia Li the same way he dealt with Dong Wo.

Although this day may not come in a short time, when there is a sword hanging above your head and you don't know when it will stay, who can live with peace of mind every day?

Li Zongheng couldn't do it anyway.

He has been thinking about countermeasures these days, but after much deliberation, he can't think of any solution.

In terms of military strength, there is a huge difference between Hali and Dongwa, not to mention the Bei'an army who beat Dongwa like a son.

Military strength cannot be improved in a short time, it is a long-term and lengthy process. Moreover, Xiali's national strength does not support large-scale military expansion.

There are not enough people to provide food, and the result of large-scale military expansion is that retired soldiers cannot eat. In the end, there may be a collective rebellion and overthrow the throne.

Li Zongheng did not dare to take risks.

There is no chance of victory militarily, let alone other aspects.

Li Zongheng couldn't help but despair. Could it be that the Li family's rule in Xia Li for so many generations had ended in his generation?

He is only in his thirties and has not yet enjoyed the joy of being a king!

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"

At this time, a familiar voice came.

Li Zongheng looked up and suddenly became furious.

"Jin Shanyu! Who asked you to come out? Didn't I ask you to reflect at home?"

Kim Sun-woo, who was dismissed from his post and became a citizen, actually ran out again.

"Your Majesty, forgive me!" Jin Shanyu ran up to him, first admitted his mistake, and then said excitedly, "Your Majesty, there is a turning point!"

"The turning point?" Although Li Zongheng wanted to train this kid more, he was more eager to know what the turning point was.

Jin Shanyu said excitedly: "That's it. Bei'an rejected the king, but this morning, a wealthy businessman from Xiali who is overseas sent me a letter."

Li Zongheng frowned and listened.

"The wealthy businessman's mother is from Xia Li, and his father is from Xifeng country. He wrote me a letter, saying that Xifeng country wants to establish friendly relations with us, Xia Li."

"Xifeng Country?" Li Zongheng knew this name. "Is it the country that sent a fleet to Bei'an Jingcheng Port before, but the entire army was wiped out?"

Jin Shanyu showed a hint of embarrassment: "Yes, but the reason for this is that the Xifeng Kingdom underestimated its enemy. And your Majesty, think about it, the Xifeng Kingdom can form a fleet to sail across the ocean, which in itself shows that its national strength is strong."

"...That's true."

Li Zongheng nodded.

The ability to form a cross-sea fleet is a complete dimensionality reduction blow to Xia Li. They really have no right to look down on Xifeng Kingdom.

Jin Shanyu continued: "Now Xifeng Kingdom is forming a multinational alliance to deal with Bei'an. Originally, they planned to bring Dongbo in, because Dongbo has many ports, which is convenient for the alliance fleet to dock and rest."

"Haha, then they are too late." Li Zongheng interrupted.

"Yes, the Bei'an Army took the first step and conquered Dongbo. So Xifeng Kingdom now thinks of us Xia Li! Your Majesty, if we are interested, we can talk about it and maybe we can join this alliance!"

Li Zongheng was a little hesitant: "Shanyu, are you sure? We are not familiar with any of these countries."

"So what? Our interests are the same. If this alliance can defeat the Bei'an Army, then if they eat meat in the West, we can also drink soup in Xia Li."

"Um……"

Li Zongheng knew that there was some truth in what Jin Shanyu said, but he was more cautious and a little scared.

Jin Shanyu undoubtedly saw it and asked: "Your Majesty...are you worried that if the news of contact with Xifeng Kingdom spreads and is known to the Bei'an Army, it will lead to an attack by the Bei'an Army?"

Li Zongheng looked at him and asked: "You have already guessed it, why are you asking me?"

Jin Shanyu smiled awkwardly: "I'm sorry, Your Majesty."

Fortunately, the two of them grew up together and had an irreversible relationship. If another minister had been so imprudent, he would have been dealt with by Li Zongheng long ago.

"Your Majesty, your worries are justified. But please, Your Majesty, don't forget that Su Yuan rejected us. He doesn't want us to defect to him, so we can only defect to other powerful countries."

"If you can join the alliance, there may be reinforcements when Bei'an comes to attack in the future. If you don't join...then you will have to rely solely on yourself."

Jin Shanyu's analysis was very realistic. After hearing this, Li Zongheng also knew that it was a good thing to try to contact Xifeng Kingdom and join the alliance it led to establish.

He said in a deep voice: "Then let's do it! It's no wonder that Su Yuan doesn't know how to praise!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, if Su Yuan rejects us this time, he will definitely regret it in the future!"

Jin Shanyu gritted his teeth and said. Obviously, he was also very upset about being rejected.

…

Su Yuan's one-year plan has already been completed after January of the following year.

After unifying the country in January and controlling Xia Li, he wanted to use these three months to recuperate and recuperate.

It's not that he or the Bei'an Army will be tired, but that the people in Jiangnan need a period of buffering. And just like the construction and transformation in Jiangbei, after occupying Jiangnan, major construction will definitely start in various places.

During this period, Su Yuan didn't really want to use troops.

"Unless South Vietnam or overseas Western countries take the initiative to provoke..."

Su Yuan thought about it and wrote several preparation plans.

Just as he was making plans, one of his subordinates arrived and said that Furukawa wanted to see him and had something to report.

"Koga?"

It has been a long time since Su Yuan saw this leader who once dominated the world of Mozhou. This old leader has been leading his apprentices in the capital during this period and has been living a healthy life. Why do he want to see him now?

"Sir, do you want to see me?"

"See you."

Su Yuan put down his brush temporarily, knowing that Furukawa would not come to him for no reason.

Not long after, his subordinates brought Furukawa.

"I have met the prince."

"How is Master Gu doing lately?"

"Thanks to Prince Hongfu, I am living very comfortably in the capital these days."

"That's good."

After a few pleasantries, Su Yuan asked the real question.

"Master Gu, what do you want to see me for?"

When it came to business, Furukawa also became serious, his old face full of solemnity.

"My lord, what I want to tell you is about the world."

"Jianghu..."

Su Yuan was wondering, what else could be said in the world?

Bei'an Army, the Jianghu sect in Jiangbei, has all been recruited. The few who belong to the kind of sect that is idle and unconcerned with worldly affairs. This kind of sect will not cause any trouble in the Jianghu.

Furukawa said in a deep voice: "My lord, please don't misunderstand. It's not Jiangbei Jianghu. It's Jiangnan Jianghu."

"Oh, Jiangnan."

That's normal. Jiangnan is currently not within the Bei'an Army's sphere of influence. It's normal for Jianghu to have trouble.

"Since the ancient leader is here, it means that this matter is also related to Jiangbei."

"Exactly. The prince should know about the Tang Sect, right?"

"Know."

Su Yuan had thought before that after seizing Jiangnan, he would recruit those skilled people from the Tang Sect who were good at making traps.

But now that 10,000 engineers have been summoned, this demand almost disappears.

"In recent days, a mysterious master has been killing Tang Sect disciples in Shuzhou. He has killed dozens of people so far. The Tang Sect has also issued a 'Kill Order' throughout the world, vowing to kill this person. Anyone who can provide clues

, a reward of ten thousand taels of silver."

Su Yuan nodded and continued listening.

Furukawa continued: "Your Majesty, that mysterious master may...be someone the Prince knows."

As soon as these words came out, Su Yuan was shocked.

Someone he knows?

Zhen Miao's figure immediately appeared in his mind, but it was erased the next moment.

Just kidding, how could Zhenmiao kill some disciples of the Tang Sect with nothing to do?

"Master Gu, please make it clear."

"Yes. Your Majesty, do you still remember the assassin organization Spiders under Fu Chengyang in the past?"

"Of course I remember."

I've seen a few of Su Yuan, the top-notch killer in Spider.

"That mysterious master is most likely the number one master of spiders, Jiayi!"

After Gu He finished speaking, Su Yuan also frowned.

"Master Gu, how did you know about this?"

"It's a good friend of Lao Chen. He was once the guard of a high-ranking official of the Great Zhou Dynasty. The high-ranking official met Jia Yi once, and he also met Jia Yi."

"Later, my good friend Lao Chan also went to Jiangnan and became a military instructor in the Southern Zhou Dynasty. In his letter to Lao Chan, he wrote that he saw a young man going to court a few days ago and he looked familiar. Later he asked people,

After I learned that the young man was awarded a reward for his outstanding martial arts in the court, I was sure that the man was definitely Jiayi!"
Chapter completed!