Seeing that Mu Qiuhuang had already decided to join forces with the Xilie Hou Mansion to attack Nan Zhao, Situ Buqi also knew that the inquiry he had just made to him was not really asking for his opinion, but looking at his attitude.

However, Situ Buqi was not dissatisfied with Mu Qiuhuang's actions, because he knew that this was just a habit of those in power. Not to mention, Mu Qiuhuang's tactics were taught by Madman Mu.

It is normal for Mu Qiuhuang to "defeat the mastermind". If Mu Qiuhuang really obeyed him in everything and had no opinion of his own, he might be hesitant because of his original decision. And he stood still.

From his point of view, he actually suggested that he unite with the Xi Lie Army to attack the Nan Zhao Army first. On the one hand, it was because Wu Kuang, the Marquis of Nan Zhao, was not an easy person. On the other hand, it was because of himself.

Xiahou Wenyuan was the only disciple of his father Situ Changqing, and what he learned was also inherited from his father. Although, everyone knows that if he had not followed his father's last wish, the Prime Minister would have been

The position should belong to him. But the fact is that Xiahou Wenyuan has been the prime minister for so many years, but he is the most talented official, the official minister. Compared with the prime minister, there is still a bit of a gap...

…

And just like what Ji Yuan said to Ji Yan at the beginning: Senior brothers with outstanding abilities like Situ Buqi and Xiahou Wenyuan actually want to know whether they are the strongest one? But now

, is the best opportunity. The world is used as a chess game, and in the end only Beiyu and Xilie are left. At that time, it will be the chess between Mu Qiuhuang, the Marquis of Beiyu, and Ji Yan, the Marquis of Xilie, and it will also be the game between Situ Buqi and Xiahou

The game between Wen Yuan and Wen Yuan. However, at this time, he had a vague premonition. Because he knew that the title of Nan Zhaohou Wu Kuang was "old thief".

It only has a derogatory connotation, but behind the derogatory connotation, there is also the advantage of "old". Terms such as cunning, cunning, and scheming are all related to the word "old", and these words are perfect for Wu Kuang.

Back then, Wu Kuang was able to stand out from the nine candidates for the Nanzhaohou Mansion without having any advantage, and built the Nanzhaohou Mansion into his own hall. There is no doubt about his ability. And until now

, Wu Kuang is also the oldest one among the princes, because, in addition to the fact that he still occupies the position of Nan Zhaohou, others of his generation have either died, been paralyzed, or abdicated. This alone is enough to

It shows that he is extraordinary. Therefore, Situ Buqi thinks that Wu Kuang must have seen the current situation very clearly. With Wu Kuang's wisdom, he can naturally see that Beiyu and Xilie have the potential to form an alliance. And

He would never simply watch Xi Lie and Beiyu join forces and kick him out. He would definitely do something. And this... is exactly what Situ Buqi is worried about. Situ Buqi can't figure it out.

It seems that the situation is already clear. What kind of bargaining chips can Wu Kuang use to destroy the alliance between Beiyu and Xilie? However, he is not worried about this.

At that time, he made it clear to Mu Qiuhuang because he didn't know what Nan Zhaohou would do. He could only understand it when Nan Zhao's messenger arrived.

…

"Using the world as a chess game? Sir, what a great national player..."

In the Xiliehou Mansion, Ji Yan smiled and said to Xiahou Wenyuan. At this time, the two of them were sitting there playing chess.

"Don't you think so, Lord Marquis?" Xiahou Wenyuan looked at Ji Yan and said with a smile.

"Haha..." Ji Yan laughed loudly, looked at Xiahou Wenyuan and said: "Sir, you are right, I do think so. The world is a chess game, and only a few people have always been qualified to hold it.

, and the others are only qualified to be chess pieces. Originally, the only people who were eligible to play in this chess game were the little emperor and the nine princes. And Dongchehou was the first to be eliminated by this chess game; the little emperor originally took the

A good chess piece, but he himself is not a good chess player; the rest more or less made a wrong move, that is, this mistake also caused them to withdraw from the chess game one after another. But now, the only one

The only ones left on this chessboard are Nan Zhao, Bei Yu, and me, Xi Lie."

After saying that, Ji Yan held the chess piece between her two fingers, looked at Xiahou Wenyuan and said, "Mr. Yi, where will Wu Kuang land the next piece?"

Xia Hou Wenyuan looked at Ji Yan and replied: "Master Hou is wrong. Chess pieces can only be played by two people. There is no such thing as three families playing chess together. Therefore, it doesn't matter where Wu Kuang's piece lands. Because,

He's about to quit the game."

"Master Marquis, it's your turn." Xiahou Wenyuan seemed to be urging Ji Yan to make a move, but he said as if he had some guidance: "As a chess player, if you take a step and watch one step, you will definitely lose; if you take a step and watch the three, you will lose."

Those who move can be regarded as beginners; those who can predict the opponent's three moves with one move have a chance of victory; only those who can penetrate the entire chess game with one move and observe the opponent's move can be called a great player..."

With a "pop" sound, Ji Yan dropped the chess piece in her hand on the chess game, raised her head and looked at Xiahou Wenyuan, and said seriously: "It is true what you said, there can only be two players in a chess game. However,

I always feel that the final chess game has not really begun yet.”

Ji Yan sighed and continued: "The previous chess games were: the little emperor played against Dongchehou, and the little emperor won; Nanzhaohou played against Pingjinhou, and Nanzhaohou won; Mu Qiuhuang defeated Yunjiu

Hou and Haihun Hou; and I defeated Xuanping Hou and Wei Qihou. Now, although the little emperor is in a situation where he must lose and cannot win, he still has a chance to play chess. And it seems that Wu Kuang can win the previous chess game.

, after all, his chess skills should not be bad... How could he just watch us kick him out of the chess game and accept his fate?"

Xiahou Wenyuan was about to make a move, but just when the hand he was holding was about to fall on the chessboard, he heard Ji Yan's words, so he slowly took back the hand holding the chess piece. He

Looking at Ji Yan thinking for a moment, she finally dropped the chess piece with a "pop" and said: "This last piece of chess seems to have not started yet, but in fact, this piece of chess is the earliest one to start. This piece of chess is the earliest one."

At that time, it was your father and Madman Mu who were in charge. But you and Mu Qiuhuang were just sitting on the chess game they had set up and completing the endgame..."

"Having said that, I still have an ominous premonition." Ji Yan murmured and dropped the ball again.

Xiahou Wenyuan's move this time was clean and neat. After finishing the move, he looked at the chessboard in front of him and said with a smile: "Slay the Dragon, Mr. Hou, you have lost."

When Ji Yan heard this, she also looked at the chess game in front of her.

Xia Hou Wenyuan gathered the chess pieces and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Hou, don't forget that Mu Qiuhuang has a big player beside him. He will definitely advocate kicking Wu Kuang out first."

"Why?" Ji Yan raised her head

I don't understand.

Xiahou Wenyuan looked at Ji Yan and said: "Because the last chess game is between you and Mu Qiuhuang, Lord Hou. But in his opinion, this chess game should be between him and me..."

When Ji Yan heard this, her eyes lit up, she stood up and looked at Xiahou Wenyuan and the chess game in front of her, and smiled and said: "Sir, you won."

Listening to his double entendre, Xiahou Wenyuan smiled, pointed at the chessboard in front of him and said with a smile: "I was defeated just now, how about another game?"

Hearing this, Ji Yan said with a smile: "I won't come. No matter who wins, sir or me, it's the same."

…

"Father, judging from the child's previous contact with Mu Qiuhuang, he is a very complicated person. On the one hand, he is insidious and cunning, but on the other hand, he is also sincere and sincere. Previously in Miao territory, he could do something for

A maid risked her life. Not to mention, this Ji Ruoxue was still his fiancée. He and Xi Lie already had a marriage relationship. He even publicly stated two years ago that he would be willing to save his wife if she could.

Pay all the price... Will he listen to us so easily?" In Nan Zhaohou's mansion, Wu Biran asked Wu Kuang with worry.

Wu Kuang picked up the tea cup on the table and gently blew away the layer of foam on his face. Then he took a small sip of tea, then closed his eyes and swallowed it gently... It was as if the sip of tea just now made him

Feel the utmost enjoyment.

After listening to Wu Biran's question, he opened his eyes, looked at Wu Biran and asked, "What else? I don't seek cooperation with Beiyu. In your opinion, should I seek cooperation with Xi Lie?"

"In my child's opinion, this is not a bad idea. In order to gain the support of Wei Qihou, that brat Ji Yan even married the sick Su Ruojin and directly made him his wife. But a famous doctor said that Su Ruojin was destined to live.

He is only twenty years old. From this point, we can see that Ji Yan is an unscrupulous person. He will definitely not take into account the marriage relationship between Beiyu and him. It should be more difficult to convince him than to convince Mu Qiuhuang

It’s easier…”

Before Wu Biran finished speaking, he heard a "pop" sound and saw Wu Kuang angrily throwing his favorite tea cup to the ground.

"Father..." Wu Biran said with a blank look on his face.

"Stupid, incredibly stupid..." Wu Kuang pointed at Wu Biran's nose and cursed angrily: "Why did I appoint a fool like you as his heir? Fortunately, I didn't hand over this position to you now. Compared with you,

The two boys from the Ji family and the Mu family are far apart. Because you haven't understood the situation clearly until now... Putting aside your proposal, it is impossible to achieve it. Even if Xilie agrees to join forces with us, I ask

If you, the Beiyu army, directly escape into the grassland and sit on the wall and watch, what will happen between me, Nanzhao and Xilie?"

Seeing Wu Kuang pointed out, Wu Biran's face instantly turned pale. He looked at Wu Kuang cautiously, but did not dare to speak.

Wu Kuang stood up and said to himself: "Ji Yuan and Madman Mu played a good game. What's even more detestable is that they both gave birth to a good son..."

"Father, my child..." Wu Biran was about to explain.
Chapter completed!