Chapter 197: Envoy from the Northern Frontier (Part )

"Together with one heart and one mind? To advance and retreat together?"

Luo Tianjin muttered quietly, a thoughtful look on his face, and then pretended to be confused and asked back: "Personally, Luo and Master Yanling just met by chance, and we have no friendship. Publicly, the Xianwang Mansion and Chifengling have different positions. I don't quite understand what you mean by being of one mind and one heart, advancing and retreating together?"

Chagan knew that Luo Tianjin was pretending to be confused, but he did not expose him. Instead, he replied calmly: "Lord Luo should understand that no one in the world has friends when they are born. Friends are not born, but need to be made one by one..."

“Although friends are not born with us, our family, country and the world are firmly engraved in our minds from the moment we are born, and they cannot be changed throughout our lives!”

Before Chagan finished speaking, Liu Xunyi could not help but refute him: "We Han people have a saying that 'blood is thicker than water', and another saying is 'serve the country with loyalty'. Now that Mongolia and the Song Dynasty are at war, how can we, as Han people, stand together with you? It's ridiculous!"

At this moment, Liu Xunyi was extremely anxious. He could not stand by and watch the Xianwang Mansion and Chifengling become friends, so he had to obstruct it.

"Well said!" Lin Fangda immediately responded, then turned to stare at Chagan with a half-smile and sneered, "I'm sorry, we are not from the same root, I'm afraid we can't advance and retreat together."

"shut up!"

Xie Xuan was shocked when he saw Chagan's face getting uglier. Considering the overall situation, he hurriedly said, "When is it your turn to interrupt? You bastards, if you dare to say another word, you will be punished according to the family law!"

Although Liu Xunyi was dissatisfied with Xie Xuan's words, he did not dare to contradict him. Lin Fangda stuck out his tongue awkwardly, then glared at Chagan and the others fiercely, and did not say anything else.

Luo Tianjin smiled and said, "It's all my fault for neglecting to discipline them and being too indulgent to these juniors. I hope you will forgive me!" Without waiting for Chagan to greet him, Luo Tianjin suddenly changed the subject and said, "But... what they said just now is not unreasonable. Although ordinary people like us should not ask about national affairs, after all, the two countries are now at loggerheads and war can start at any time. If you and I get too close today, it seems that it will not be appropriate for both sides."

Chagan suppressed his displeasure and laughed dryly, "The Xianwang Mansion is located in Luoyang, and Luoyang has long been a Mongolian territory. So, the Lord of Luo Mansion is no longer a citizen of the Song Dynasty, but a Mongolian citizen."

Ling Xiaoxiao hesitated and said thoughtfully, "If that's the case, then what do you mean by being of one mind and one heart, advancing and retreating together..."

"Lord Luo and his wife are both heroes, and I will not beat around the bush. In fact, I came here not only to represent the Lord of Chifeng Ridge, but also to represent the Mongolian Khan!" Chagan straightened his face and said straight to the point, "The Khan has long heard that Lord Luo is the number one hero in the Central Plains martial arts world and a hero of the time, so he has admired you for a long time. Therefore... the Khan intends to recruit Lord Luo to serve the court!"

"This……"

"As long as Lord Luo agrees, he will be granted a title of king, a noble title, and a title of marquis in the future." Without waiting for Luo Tianjin and the others to express their surprise, Chagan struck while the iron was hot and said quickly, "By then, Lord Luo will not only be a martial arts hero, but also a pillar of the court and the country, as rich as the emperor and as noble as a minister. As for all of you present here, you will no longer be common people, but can all hold high positions and receive generous salaries, wear fine clothes and eat delicious food, have your wife and children ennobled, and bring honor to your ancestors and clans..."

"Shut up!" Before Chagan finished speaking, Ling Xiaoxiao glared at him and scolded him, "From what you said, do you mean you want us to be traitors?"

Ling Xiaoxiao was impulsive and said something wrong, which made Luo Tianjin's face suddenly change. He reached out his hand calmly, gently held Ling Xiaoxiao's jade hand, and shook his head slightly, signaling her to stay calm.

Ling Xiaoxiao suddenly realized that she had lost her composure just now, and her face immediately turned red. She wanted to explain herself, but she didn't know how to start for a moment. She could only sigh and let it go reluctantly.

Chagan smiled instead of getting angry, and waved his hand, saying, "Madam, what you said is wrong! Sooner or later, the whole world will belong to Mongolia. Your loyalty to the Khan now is by no means treasonous, but rather a renunciation of darkness to light. Before coming here, the Lord of the Ridge specifically asked me to tell the Lord of the Luo Mansion a message: 'He is willing to follow the example of the 'three visits to the thatched cottage' of the past and come to Luoyang in person to ask the Lord of the Luo Mansion to 'come out of retirement to help'. If one time doesn't work, try twice, and if two times don't work, then try three times, until the Lord of the Luo Mansion agrees. Hehe... I have followed the Lord of the Ridge for many years, and I have never seen him so humble and eager to seek talents. The Lord of the Luo Mansion is a smart man, and I think you can appreciate his sincerity without the Lord of the Ridge 'three visits to the thatched cottage'."

Seeing Chagan's confident words, Luo Tianjin couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and asked, "It seems that you are determined to succeed on this trip?"

"Yes." Chagan responded firmly, "Whatever the Khan wants, he will never fail to get."

"This time... I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you!" Luo Tianjin said calmly. His proud expression and firm tone lifted the spirits of everyone in the hall, and Liu Xunyi was secretly delighted.

"What?" Chagan narrowed his eyes slightly and asked in a bad tone, "Lord Luo refuses to submit to the Khan?"

"Go back and thank Lord Yan Ling for me. But again, I appreciate his kindness, but I won't accept gifts without merit. Take these things back!" Luo Tianjin said calmly, "Also, tell the Mongolian Khan for me that I, Luo Tianjin, am used to living a carefree life and can't stand being bound or being a king or a general. As for the wealth you just mentioned, I'm afraid I'm not blessed enough to enjoy it. However, please rest assured, Mongolian Khan, since I'm a man of the world, I will never interfere in state affairs. Therefore, no matter whether the Mongolian Khan rules the world or the Emperor of the Song Dynasty is the supreme ruler, I will not get close to them. I just want to live in peace in a corner and stay away from them."

When Luo Tianjin said the last sentence, Liu Xunyi's heart sank suddenly, and an indescribable complexity quietly emerged in his eyes when he looked at Luo Tianjin.

Facing the hard-hearted Luo Tianjin, Chagan's face was uncertain. He stood in the hall for a long time without saying a word, thinking for a while. Just when Luo Tianjin was about to order him to leave, Chagan's eyes suddenly lit up and he suddenly asked, "Has anyone in the Xianwang Mansion seen Long Yu in the past few days?"

Hearing this, Liu Xunyi's face suddenly changed, but before he could open his mouth, Murong Bai had already replied in a cold voice: "If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten about this person. I want to ask you, what exactly does it mean that this Long Yu repeatedly assassinated my disciples?"

"A disciple from the palace?" Chagan looked at the solemn Liu Xunyi with a half-smile, and asked, "Are you trying to assassinate Liu Xunyi?"

"I have already checked this man's background. He is from the Twenty-Four Cities of Mobei." Murong Bai said in a deep voice, "As far as I know, the Twenty-Four Cities of Mobei have always been close to your Red Wind Ridge. I guess you should know something about Long Yu, right?"

Chagan raised his eyebrows and shrugged, "I don't quite understand what you mean."

"Using both kindness and force!" Luo Hongxuan continued, "Do you understand what I mean? The Lord of Chifeng Ridge sent you to give us gifts, and at the same time sent Long Yu to secretly assassinate Liu Xunyi. In the final analysis, he just wants to use both kindness and force on us, right?"

"Mr. Luo, you are wrong." Chagan pretended to be wronged and defended, "Rather than saying that Long Yu is from the Twenty-Four Cities, you should say that he is from the court. He has repeatedly troubled Liu Xunyi, not because of the Lord of the Ridge, but... because of the order of the General's Mansion."

"What do you mean?" Xie Xuan's face suddenly changed, and he asked hurriedly, "Could it be that Commander Wang has seen the 'Qin Mo Wu Yao' and believes their words?"

"I can't say for sure." Chagan waved his hands helplessly and smiled bitterly. "Since Wang Xutong and his family were murdered, General Wang has been brooding over this matter. Even if there was no 'Qin Mo Wu Yao' to inform on him, I believe he would have sent people to investigate the matter secretly. As the saying goes, there is no wall that is impenetrable. Last year on New Year's Eve, Liu Xunyi's bloodbath in Fengming Tower became famous all over the world. It just so happened that Wang Qingshu also died in Fengming Tower that night. It's hard not to connect the two together. General Wang was determined to kill someone by mistake rather than let him go, and secretly sent Long Yu to Central Plains to hunt down Liu Xunyi. I think... it was also for revenge."

Looking at the thoughtful crowd, Chagan couldn't help but show a hint of pride in his eyes, and said: "If the Khan didn't value talent and didn't want to be an enemy of Lord Luo, I'm afraid that by now, General Wang would have led hundreds of thousands of troops to the city of Luoyang..."

"Chagan!" Di Mo shouted coldly, "Are you threatening us?"

"I wouldn't dare to do that!" Chagan quickly explained, "It's not a threat, but a reminder. The Khan and the Lord of the Ridge both want to make friends with Lord Luo, but I hope Lord Luo won't..." Chagan's voice suddenly stopped, causing Luo Tianjin's eyes to flash with impatience, and he asked, "Don't want what? You can say it anyway!"

"Don't... don't know how to appreciate a favor." Chagan smiled bitterly, "As the saying goes, a man who knows the times is a hero. Whether it's the great man, the Lord of the Ridge, or the Lord of Luo Mansion, they all want to maintain their dignity. If Lord of Luo Mansion refuses to appreciate it, I'm afraid... it will make the Khan lose face and be humiliated."

"Chagan, you are so bold!" Deng Changchuan said angrily, "Do you know who you are talking to? You are disrespectful and rude. Are you tired of living?"

"That's right!" Chagan faced the challenge and bowed to Luo Tianjin. "Lord Luo, please understand. I just said a few disrespectful words and I have already caused a disaster. If Lord Luo rejects the Khan's kindness, it will undoubtedly be a great humiliation to the Khan. Just imagine what the result will be?"

"Chagan, you still dare to say..."

"Let him talk!" Without waiting for Deng Changchuan to stand up and slam the table, Luo Tianjin, who had not said a word, suddenly interrupted him with a wave of his hand, "Since ancient times, people should not hit people who smile at them. Moreover, they are here to give us gifts today. How can you treat guests by making such a fuss?"

"Lord Luo is wise!" Chagan saw that things were turning around and hurriedly complimented him, "Lord Luo is truly a hero of the time. Lord Ling was right about him."

After that, under Liu Xunyi's nervous gaze, Chagan rolled his eyes and added, "It's not in vain that the Ridge Master went against the crowd in front of the Khan. He would rather give up the blood feud of Wang Xutong's family and let bygones be bygones, and do his best to promote the sincere cooperation between the Xianwang Mansion and the Mongolian court."

As soon as these words came out, everyone looked suspicious. Ling Xiaoxiao asked, "Why do you want to go against the crowd? Is there anyone in the northern part of the border who doesn't want the Mongolian court to recruit us?"

"That's right!" Chagan took advantage of the situation and explained calmly, "To be honest, the Khan has always wanted to win over the Central Plains martial arts world, but water has a source and trees have roots. The Central Plains martial arts world is vast and boundless, with many sects and complicated relationships. The forces of all sizes in the world are countless. We don't understand the situation and are not worldly-wise, so how can we recruit them one by one? Therefore, the Khan decided to choose one and unify them. He chose one from the various sects in the Central Plains martial arts world and nominated it to command the heroes and unify the martial arts world. As for who to choose, there were differences in the court. The Khan handed the matter over to the The three major sects in the northern part of the Great Wall will solve the problem, with Chifeng Ridge as the main force, and the 24 cities in the northern part of the Great Wall and the Huma Gang as the auxiliary forces. Although our three sects appear to be as close as a family, the 24 cities and the Huma Gang have always been dissatisfied with the leader of the ridge. When they learned that the leader of the ridge intended to recruit the Xianwang Mansion, they secretly became disloyal and decided to choose another sect. So now they are looking forward to the Lord of the Luo Mansion rejecting the recruitment. For this reason, they even went so far as to bring Wang Xutong's matter to the General Marshal's Mansion, with the purpose of destroying the friendship between the Lord of the ridge and the Lord of the Luo Mansion. This is another reason why Long Yu repeatedly assassinated Liu Xunyi. "

Facing the passionate and righteous Mogan, Luo Tianjin couldn't help but look thoughtful and asked in a serious tone: "You said that the Twenty-Four Cities and the Huma Gang wanted to form a new sect. I wonder which Central Plains sect they chose..."

"It was the Hexi Qin family who had a feud with the Xianwang Mansion not long ago in Shaolin Temple over a peerless sword manual!"

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(End of this chapter)