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Waiting outside the palace gate, Sun Thirteen had specifically asked someone to prepare a blanket for him before heading out to Qi King's Palace with Big Shopkeeper. He had already planned to take a long nap as soon as Luzi entered the palace.
However, if one has something on their mind, they can't sleep even when lying down! So he simply kept his eyes open and counted stars, only to find it increasingly chaotic. Instead, he walked around the carriage, ready to lie down whenever he felt tired.
"What are you doing wandering around at this hour!?"
As the voice called out, Luzi approached the carriage under the glow of a bright palace lantern. He turned to thank the palace attendants who had come out to see him off, then jumped onto the carriage, urging Sun Thirteen to hurry back to the inn.
The streets were bustling with people when they arrived, but on their return, they were completely deserted. The cold moonlight fell on the bluestone pavement, reflecting a chill that made one feel slightly cold. The lanterns from the shops on either side swayed in the wind, their faint light flickering precariously. The sound of hooves echoed crisply against the bluestone road, yet at that moment, it felt as if they were in an empty wilderness.
Seeing the shadow racing across the ground, Sun Thirteen adjusted his grip on his Bronze Sword for protection. Despite occasionally encountering patrol teams guarding Qi State's capital on the streets, these soldiers were merely a facade. Ordinary soldiers could not stop skilled fighters; if they managed to arrive afterward, it would be considered impressive.
Noticing Sun Thirteen's tense posture ahead, Luzi couldn't help but chuckle. "Don't worry! My great hero! We're in Qi State's Linzi! If we get harmed here in Qi State's capital, people will laugh at us!"
Sun Thirteen clearly did not share this sentiment; he carefully watched both sides ahead while driving the carriage. The subordinates of that Wei Country Young Master were stationed outside the city and were quite skilled at scaling walls and rooftops. Moreover, Big Shopkeeper's identity had already been exposed; late at night was indeed the best time for an attack!
"Innkeeper! Caution is key for long-lasting safety! That despicable Li Shiba is utterly incompetent! If anything happens to Big Shopkeeper, he won't be able to escape!"
Hearing Sun Thirteen's gritted teeth from up front, Luzi could only shake his head and smile without continuing the conversation. He pulled out a Brown Sugar Hawthorn Skewer and leisurely began eating it, no longer focusing on the matter. Just before leaving Qi King's Palace, the Queen Dowager had reminded him that they were currently in Qi State. Even knowing that his enemy Wei Wujie was here, he absolutely could not make a move.
Peace was hard-won! Anyone who dared to violate this agreement would be an enemy of Qi State! If it came to that, Qi State would indeed send troops!
According to their initial plan, after learning about Qi State's military movements, they would begin arranging an encirclement operation against Wei Wujie. However, with additional conditions proposed by the Queen Dowager, Luzi had no choice but to reassess the necessity of their actions.
Looking at the questioning gaze, Luzi immediately made a promise to the Queen Dowager and reassured the Empress Dowager. I, Lu Ziquan, understand the gravity of the situation and know the significance of peace for Qi State at this moment. Personal vendettas will absolutely not interfere with public matters!
Satisfied with the answer, the Queen Dowager nodded and informed Luzi that this was not a one-sided ceasefire agreement. As a neutral country, Qi State would require all armed personnel from the feudal states to unconditionally adhere to this rule. If anyone disobeys and violates the ceasefire during this period, they will bear all consequences!
In fact, the Queen Dowager said this to reassure Luzi; even the Wei Country Young Master must comply with the safety agreement established by Qi State. Moreover, Wei Wujie is not someone who would sacrifice significant gains for minor losses; he came to persuade King Qi with demands. Openly disregarding their laws would make anyone reluctant to assist you again!
It was precisely because of this understanding of the agreement that Luzi felt bold enough to enjoy Brown Sugar Hawthorn Skewers. Now, not only could he not organize people to leave the city for revenge, but even Wei Wujie outside the city could only sigh in frustration.
Hurriedly, Sun Thirteen arrived at the entrance of Prosperity Inn with a horse-drawn carriage. Upon seeing a familiar face welcoming him, he finally relaxed. When he tossed the whip to the shop assistant, he realized his palms had already become damp.
Everyone waiting for news felt relieved when Big Shopkeeper returned safely. They had originally planned to send someone to Qi King's Palace but recalled Luzi's instructions before leaving: no one was allowed to go out, even if they heard a fire outside.
The anxiety of waiting was unbearable!
Li Xin noticed Sun Thirteen approaching him aggressively and quickly changed the subject to divert his attention. He did not want to be scolded in front of everyone, especially since this was their leader's order!
Once Luzi and his brothers were seated, he officially answered questions from reporters regarding some information gathered from Qi King's Palace. The current situation was likely more complicated than initially imagined; Qi State's military action in Shangdang involved more than just one party!
"The current situation is as follows: Qi State, Chu Country, and Wei Kingdom have decided to formally deploy troops to Shangdang Region. Both Qi State and Chu Country have agreed to send twenty fully organized divisions each, with combat personnel exceeding two hundred thousand! The attitudes of Han Country and Yan Country remain unclear, but they will at least each mobilize ten divisions to support Zhao Country, with no less than one hundred thousand personnel in each division."
Hearing such an answer nearly caused those attending the meeting to dislocate their jaws in shock. They initially thought it was merely an error from the intelligence department based in Qi State; it turned out that there were issues across the board!
With various feudal states rising against Qin, could it be that alliances and diplomacy were about to unfold once more? Unexpectedly! Such significant military intelligence had all chosen to remain silent across different times and regions!
Feng Quji noticed that no one was speaking and stood up to ask, "I wonder how the Big Shopkeeper's persuasion went, and what is the current attitude of Qi State?"
In fact, what was most puzzling now was not Qi State's stance on this Alliance and Diplomacy, but how the various Feudal States managed to accomplish this under impossible circumstances! Even if Wei Wujie's influence was significant, the lords would not invest such a large sum all at once.
If this matter were to become a reality, the number of troops dispatched by each lord would reach nearly a million. It is well known that there is already an army of one hundred thousand in the Shangdang War Zone! King Zhao of Qin has already conscripted everyone from young to old within Qin State to join the fight, and if another super army were to join, Qin State would be in grave danger!
Luzi did not intend to let anyone adapt to this sudden upheaval and took a sip of water to clear his throat.
"A certain unnamed official from Qi State has stated that Yan's army of one hundred fifty thousand will soon enter Zhao's territory, then cross Taihang Mountain into the Shangdang Region. Meanwhile, Qi State's army of two hundred thousand will pass through Lu State and Wei Kingdom to enter Shangdang, with the main force of Qi Army expected to gather in three days. The attitude from Chu State is already very clear; they will send an additional twenty thousand Chu Army through Luoyi to capture Wild King City. Their combat objective is quite straightforward: to completely seal off the main force of Qin Army currently operating in Shangdang."
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