Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

Qin Han took the letter; its contents were very brief.

Grandmaster Li Canghai, along with Wei Yixiao and others, went to the Liao Kingdom and successfully helped Yelü Hongji stabilize the situation there. Afterwards, he not only gathered up his old troops but also killed the usurper Chu King Yelü Chongyuan.

In order to repay Qin Han for his timely help, to avenge the Southern Song's betrayal, and to vent his anger at being instigated by Wanyan Zongbi to cause internal strife.

Upon learning of the situation on the Qin and Han side, Yelü Hongji decided to personally lead the expedition.

Once the army is fully prepared, it will lead the Liao army south to attack the rear of Wanyan Zongbi, who is still unwilling to give up. Together with Qin and Han, they will form a pincer movement from the north and south, intending to annihilate Wanyan Zongbi's more than 100,000 troops!

"hehe……"

Qin Han smiled knowingly after reading the letter.

Yelü Hongji was originally the emperor. In the original story, Xiao Feng was able to regain control of the Liao Kingdom after killing Yelü Chongyuan, with the help of Li Canghai and other Ming Cult masters. This was perfectly reasonable.

I just didn't expect Li Canghai to be here so quickly.

His first wife really always manages to bring him surprises.

An alliance with the Jin against the Liao?

Hehe, since Wanyan Zongbi has set up camp outside the city, it's clear he hasn't given up yet.

Since that's the case, let Wanyan Zongbi have a good taste of what it means to "ally with Liao to attack Jin" and what it means to be "attacked from both sides"!

"My lord, is there any joyous occasion?"

Seeing Qin Han's smiling face, Li Jing asked curiously.

Since that night when he witnessed Qin and Han seize Shu Prefecture with lightning speed and then turn the tide to defeat the Jin army and consolidate military power in Shu and Zhou, Li Jing was completely convinced.

Instead of referring to Qin and Han as "Master," they directly called them "Lord."

"Of course it's a joyous occasion, a truly joyous one!"

Qin Han handed the letter to Li Jing, showing his complete trust in this future military genius by not hiding anything from him.

Don't use the suspect, but don't use it.

Li Jing kept this action in mind.

He took the letter and quickly read it through, his eyes flashing with a sharp light despite his composure.

"My lord's foresight is truly admirable! With the Liao army holding us back in the north, Wanyan Zongbi is trapped like a turtle in a jar! Our army can then easily recapture the entire Sichuan!"

Who was Li Jing?

The key point was quickly analyzed: the lord had actually sent someone to help Yelü Hongji regain power. Now, the Liao emperor was returning the favor and was going to do his best to help Qin Han launch a pincer attack on Wanyan Zongbi of the Jin Dynasty.

Qin Han smiled and nodded, about to discuss the next steps.

"Bang bang bang!"

First, a series of banging sounds came from outside the courtyard.

Then came a cacophony of shouts, curses, and heart-wrenching cries for mercy.

"Qin Han! You traitorous villain! If you have the guts, kill us! Once the imperial army arrives, we will tear you to pieces!"

"I'll haunt you even as a ghost!"

Most of those shouting and cursing were men, their voices filled with resentment and venom.

"Master Qin, spare us! We are all innocent!"

"Please, please spare the child! He's so young, he doesn't know anything!"

"We are willing to offer up all our possessions, just to beg the cult leader to spare our lives!"

Those begging for mercy were mostly women and the elderly, their cries deafening and irritating to listen to.

Qin Han frowned. He knew without asking that the people kneeling outside were the family members and core confidants of the Wu Xi and Wang Quanbin families.

The evidence against these two for treason is conclusive. They are probably still living like stray dogs in the Jin army camp, but they have been entrenched in Sichuan for many years and are deeply rooted. They have a considerable number of clansmen and confidants left in the city.

"Li Jing".

Qin Han shouted.

"Your subordinate is here!" Li Jing naturally heard the commotion outside.

Qin Han's smile faded.

"It's too noisy outside, go and deal with it."

He didn't say exactly what to do, but simply told Li Jing to handle it, implying that it was entirely up to him how to handle it.

Li Jing's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly understood the true meaning of Qin and Han.

Having followed Qin Han these past few days, I've come to understand his style of doing things.

This is a test, and also a pledge of loyalty!

Killing the entire families of these two powerful clans in Sichuan was tantamount to cutting off all escape routes and completely binding one's fate to the great ship of Qin and Han.

In the past, Li Jing might have hesitated, considering his reputation and the consequences.

But now...

Looking at this excessively young lord, he recalled the unparalleled domineering aura of that night on the city wall, where he single-handedly suppressed tens of thousands of troops with just a sword!

Although the Ming Cult suffered tens of thousands of casualties in the defense of the city, followers continued to arrive from all over the country, along with the Sichuan army that had been incorporated into the cult.

The Qin and Han dynasties had nearly 200,000 soldiers at their disposal!

With 200,000 troops, no shortage of money and supplies, and countless martial arts masters and generals like himself serving as elite troops, they were stationed in the strategically important Shu region.

What does this mean?

This is a true imperial foundation!

The last trace of hesitation in Li Jing's heart vanished, replaced by a surge of heroic spirit and murderous intent in his eyes.

A true man is born in a chaotic world; let's bet that the Qin and Han dynasties can successfully carve out a territory!

I'm taking the gamble!

"Understood!"

Li Jing clasped his hands in a deep fist salute. "I'll go and quiet things down outside right away!"

After saying that, he turned and walked out of the courtyard.

As Qin Han watched Li Jing's retreating figure, a smile returned to his face. Talking to a smart person is so simple; they can easily understand your true meaning.

What he wanted was not only a capable and skilled warrior like Li Jing, but also an "executioner" who could handle everything for him.

Hundreds of people, men, women, and children, were kneeling on the ground outside the courtyard.

Three hundred elite Ming Cult warriors, clad in black armor and wielding steel swords, surrounded the group with expressionless faces.

These people were among the first fervent believers to follow Qin and Han into Shu, and their loyalty and execution were beyond question.

Upon seeing Li Jing emerge, the kneeling crowd immediately stirred.

"You're Li Jing, the one who burned down the Jin army's supplies?! Hahaha, so you're nothing but a dog of the Qin and Han dynasties!"

A middle-aged man in a brocade robe spoke with a sneer; he was Wu Xi's cousin, Wu Jingwang.

"Don't think I don't know what you're up to! How are Qin Han any better than us brothers? The people of the world aren't blind! Once the imperial army arrives, none of you will be able to escape!"

"That's right! We are the families of officials appointed by the imperial court, and it's not up to you bunch of江湖草莽 (jianghu caomang, meaning roughnecks from the martial arts world) to judge us!"

Some self-important men are still clamoring and trying to use their status as officials of the imperial court to intimidate others.

Meanwhile, the women, the elderly, and the children kept kowtowing, their cries filling the air.

Li Jing's gaze swept over everyone, his face indifferent.

Can outlaws and bandits judge officials appointed by the imperial court?

Haha, if you don't cut the weeds at the root, they'll grow back in the spring breeze.

Li Jing understood this principle better than anyone else.

The Wu and Wang families had dominated Sichuan for generations, and their gold and silver industries accounted for almost half of the entire province.

Note that this refers to the entire Sichuan province, including the remaining three prefectures and fifteen counties!

How could the lord not kill and eat these two fat sheep?