Chapter 587 Withdrawal of the army (continue to ask for a monthly ticket)
Based on Zhao Tuo's performance, Lin Ze can probably infer a few points: First, behemoths such as Confucianism and Buddhism need to secretly support forces to fight for hegemony in order to achieve a certain goal.
Second, Zhao Tuo did not want to break up with Qin, or the Southern Army was opposed to attacking his homeland, so Zhao Tuo did not dare to attack Qin easily.
Third, the benefits that Buddhism promised Zhao Tuo were more important than conquering the Southern Army, so Zhao Tuo did not hesitate to break up with the Qin State, but also fulfill his promise to Buddhism and protect Nanzhao.
After thinking about these points, Lin Ze began to weigh the pros and cons.
In fact, Lin Ze made a decision in his heart without too much consideration.
Unless Lin Ze really wants to lead a large army and fight to the death with the Southern Conquest Army, withdrawing his troops is the best option.
If Qin had no external or internal troubles, Lin Ze would just say "do" without even thinking about it.
Even if Zhao Tuo's strength is comparable to his own, and even if the Conquest South Army has millions of troops, Lin Ze is still confident of defeating him.
Since all the conquering army was composed of Qin people, Lin Ze had countless ways to shake its military morale and use unconventional means to make this million-strong army disappear into thin air. In the end, only Zhao Tuo's loyal loyalist remained.
But if there is no such thing, with these 250,000 troops alone, even if Lin Ze can make Zhao Tuo's life difficult, he will also be in a difficult situation.
The barbarians in the North, the rebellion in the Western Regions, Liu Ji and Xiang Ji in Guandong are all waiting for Lin Ze to solve them, how can they lose their strength here?
After making up his mind, Lin Ze slowly said: "It's not impossible for me to stop going south, but Marquis Longchuan must first agree to a few conditions."
Seeing that Lin Ze finally relented, Zhao Tuo breathed a sigh of relief.
Hearing that Lin Ze was planning to put forward a few conditions, Zhao Tuo, who was afraid that Lin Ze's lion would open his mouth, quickly said: "A few conditions are too many. I think it is not appropriate to exceed two."
Zhao Tuo believed that it was necessary to block this road from the beginning, otherwise he might not be able to bear the loss if he asked for more.
Lin Ze's expression dropped and he said displeasedly: "Is this the sincerity of Marquis Longchuan? In that case, I'll see you on the battlefield."
After Lin Ze finished speaking, he turned around and left.
Zhao Tuo's face froze. He couldn't tell that Lin Ze was deliberately trying to make him laugh. He sighed and said, "Hangzhou Champion, wait a minute. You are also a smart man. How could you not know that although I don't want to be your enemy?
But it’s impossible for you to ask for it.”
Lin Ze turned around again happily and said: "I haven't opened my mouth yet, so why does Marquis Longchuan think that I can open my mouth like a lion?"
Zhao Tuo nodded and expressed his approval: "That's right. Please tell me your conditions."
Lin Ze pointed at the Nanzhao army that was still resisting and said, "Marquis Longchuan probably doesn't want these 350,000 troops to go back alive, right?"
"This is my deliberate plan. Naturally, I don't want them to go back alive," Zhao Tuo admitted generously.
Lin Ze nodded: "That's good. The first condition is that the Qin army destroyed Nanzhao's 350,000-strong army. There were also casualties. The pension will be paid by Longchuan Marquis. Is there any problem?"
To Zhao Tuo, pension was just a trivial matter, so he softly uttered one word: "Yes."
Lin Ze continued: "The second condition is that Nanyun Province must be taken back. Within ten years, the Nanyun Army must not move northward. During this period, if the Nanzhao army intends to go northward, the Nanyun Army must spare no effort to stop it from going north."
Lin Ze's condition made Zhao Tuo hesitate. According to the agreement between him and Buddhism, it would be difficult not to go north within ten years.
If Nanzhao insists on going north, Zhao Tuo will not be able to stop him directly. Even if he joins forces with Buddhism to trick Nanzhao this time, it will not change the fact that the three parties are allies.
Buddhism even told Zhao Tuo that after this incident, the three parties would still cooperate.
Seeing Zhao Tuo remain silent for a long time, Lin Ze said with a sneer: "With Marquis Longchuan's attitude, how can I make this Marquis believe that the Nanzhao army will not go north? It seems that we still have to eradicate the root cause."
Zhao Tuo's expression changed and he quickly said: "I can promise you that within ten years, neither the Conquest Army nor Nanzhao will go north."
Although Zhao Tuo promised, Lin Ze knew in his heart that for Zhao Tuo, this was just a stop-gap measure. One day, the other party might tear up the agreement and lead troops north.
Agreements are meant to be broken, right?
He couldn't even wait for Zhao Tuo to tear up the agreement. As long as Lin Ze was stronger than Zhao Tuo, why would he wait for Zhao Tuo to go north? He might lead his troops south to put down the rebellion.
"The third and last condition is that I want the oil lamp in your hand," Lin Ze said, pointing to the simple oil lamp in Zhao Tuo's arms that emitted a hazy yellow light.
Zhao Tuo's face changed drastically and he said decisively: "This is impossible."
Lin Ze said calmly: "Longchuan Marquis should know that the first and second conditions are actually dispensable for me. Only the third condition is what I really want."
Zhao Tuo had a determined look on his face: "That's impossible. This is the most precious treasure of my lord to protect myself. It is absolutely impossible to give it away."
Lin Ze frowned and said, "But this sacred artifact was originally given to you by the Buddhist sect, wasn't it? Can't you just ask for another one from the Buddhist sect in the future when Marquis Longchuan is in charge?"
A sneer appeared on Zhao Tuo's face: "I am afraid that if the holy weapon is delivered to you, you will take the opportunity to kill me, so I cannot agree to this condition."
After hearing this, Lin Ze's face became anxious and said: "How could I be such a villain? Longchuan Marquis must not use the heart of a villain to judge the heart of a gentleman."
Zhao Tuo said impatiently: "Okay, Champion, don't get entangled here, let's change the conditions."
Lin Ze said quickly: "Then let's change it to twenty eighth-grade soul-nurturing grass. Once I get it, I will withdraw my troops immediately."
Seeing that Zhao Tuo's expression was not good, Lin Ze said quickly: "If Marquis Longchuan continues to shirk and show no sincerity, just pretend that I didn't say anything, and everyone will see the truth."
"I have long heard that the Conquering South Army is the best in the world. I am not talented, so I would like to give it a try with the new army, which has been trained for a year."
Zhao Tuo's face was extremely gloomy. If it weren't for the recent fierce clamor within the Southern Army, many soldiers expressed their intention to return to Qin and were unwilling to settle in a foreign country.
Zhao Tuo really wanted to lead his army to teach this ignorant champion a lesson and let him know what a real elite is.
Otherwise, because he is a young master and has defeated a group of civilians, he still thinks he is invincible?
If the conquest of the Southern Army was not related to his own grand plan, Zhao Tuo would have tried his best not to conscript the Southern Army, and he did not want to see such a villain's face.
Forcibly suppressing his anger, Zhao Tuo said in a deep voice: "Twenty eight-grade soul-nurturing grass is absolutely impossible. What the champion wants is just a treasure that warms and nourishes the mind. I am willing to give the champion the equivalent of twenty.
How about making this deal for a treasure worth seven-grade heavenly materials?"
"If the champion wants more, then I'll see you all on the battlefield."
Lin Ze seemed not to have heard Zhao Tuo's last words, and said calmly: "Forty pills, if they are not received within three days, the transaction will be deemed to be void."
I am a swordsman, and others are fish and meat. If Lin Ze didn't take the opportunity to order more, he would be sorry for himself.
Zhao Tuo's face was a little uncertain. He took out a jade box from his arms and said in a cold voice: "Here are the relics of a powerful person in the Buddhist Soul Realm who sat down and passed away, and ten relics of a strong master in the Grand Master Realm after they passed away. The value is
It’s only higher than what the champion asked for...”
Before Zhao Tuo could finish his words, Lin Ze immediately said: "Deal."
Zhao Tuo's face froze and he threw the jade box over. This was originally a gift from Buddhism for his cultivation, but he had to give it to Lin Ze.
Zhao Tuo could only comfort himself in his heart: "It's okay. As long as the Conquest Army is still there, Buddhism will have resources to send. There's no rush."
Lin Ze took the jade box and asked Xiao Jin to scan it to confirm that the item was authentic and that there were no traps before he was satisfied and put it in his arms.
Lin Ze also specially bowed his hand to Zhao Tuo and said: "I admire Marquis Longchuan for his boldness and magnanimity. I will ask my men to end the battle as soon as possible and fulfill the agreement to withdraw the troops."
After saying this, without waiting for Zhao Tuo to respond, Lin Ze fell rapidly and headed towards the battlefield on the ground.
Zhao Tuo also snorted coldly and left in the direction of the Nanzhao goddess.
Buddhism seems to be a little afraid of the Nanzhao Goddess. The only requirement of this plan is to keep the Nanzhao Goddess alive.
By the time Lin Ze returned to the ground, the war was coming to an end.
Half an hour later, the army that had finished cleaning the battlefield was divided into two groups. One group with 50,000 troops marched towards Nanyun Province to regain the lost territory, and the other group with 200,000 troops set out to march north.