Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

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Qin Han ordered his men to search Zhang Xian's residence and find letters in which he secretly communicated with the Jurchens, as well as evidence of his crimes of oppressing the local people.

Public opinion was in an uproar.

Those who had previously expressed reservations about Qin and Han's military campaigns immediately fell silent.

That's what the Qin and Han dynasties were always fighting for.

The officials in Sichuan are corrupt and tyrannical, oppressing the people, and the imperial court is unaware of this. Our Ming Cult will act on behalf of Heaven to eliminate these corrupt officials and ensure peace in this region.

The common people had no idea about all the intricacies involved; they simply believed that Master Qin was acting on behalf of Heaven to eliminate traitors!

With the precedent set in Guanzhou, things went much more smoothly afterward.

Upon hearing the news, the garrison commander of Qiongzhou was so frightened that he took his trusted men, packed up their valuables, and fled the city overnight.

The garrison commander of Luzhou was a clever man. The day after receiving the invitation, he personally went to Shuzhou to present a letter of surrender to Qin Han, expressing his willingness to follow Qin Han's lead.

It had been less than a month.

Even the three armies consisted of only one trip by Qin Qiong...

The Qin and Han dynasties then brought several important prefectures and counties surrounding Shu Province under their control, suffering less than half the casualties they had inflicted on the Jin army.

Its momentum was unstoppable, drawing everyone's attention.

This day.

Qin Han was discussing the next military action with Li Jing, with Tianbao and Junbao by his side.

Dong Tianbao was clearly somewhat depressed.

After preparing for three days, he was eager to go out with Li Jing and prove his abilities.

Good heavens, Qin Qiong only showed his face once, and the enemy didn't have many decent ones.

A Ming Cult disciple rushed in from outside to report.

"Reporting to the Master, a group of envoys has arrived outside the city. They claim to be from the Liao Dynasty and have come to pay their respects on the orders of Emperor Yelü Hongji of Liao."

"Oh? An envoy from the Liao Kingdom?"

Qin Han and Li Jing exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.

Why are people from the Liao Kingdom here now?

Soon, a group of more than ten envoys dressed in Khitan noble attire were brought to the main hall.

The leader was a middle-aged man in his forties, with a refined appearance and extraordinary demeanor. He was none other than Yelü Zongyuan, the newly appointed Southern King of Liao.

"Yelü Zongyuan, the envoy of the Great Liao Dynasty, pays his respects to the Qin Master."

Yelü Zongyuan performed a standard Han-style cupped-hand salute, showing great respect for the Qin and Han dynasties.

In truth, he got the Southern Court King position by sheer luck. If it weren't for Palace Master Li mentioning it, he really wouldn't have had the chance to sit in this position.

"Brother Yelü has come from afar; I have failed to greet you properly."

Qin Han smiled and stood up, personally helping him up.

After some polite exchanges, the guests and hosts took their seats.

Yelü Zongyuan directly stated his purpose.

"Master Qin, I have come on the orders of my Emperor. Firstly, to express my gratitude for your past assistance. If it weren't for your secret help, Master Qin and Palace Master Li, my Emperor would never have been able to reclaim the throne."

"Secondly, it was also to discuss the matter of joining forces to attack the Jin."

"Our Emperor has already ordered the assembly of 100,000 troops, who will soon march south to join forces with the leader from the north and south to wipe out Wanyan Zongbi in one fell swoop!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Han felt much more at ease.

Now that he can free up his hands, with the addition of the Liao army of 100,000, if Wanyan Zongbi does not leave, he will be courting death.

"The matter of joining forces to attack the Jin is a matter of duty that our Ming religion cannot shirk."

"Good!" Yelü Zongyuan laughed. "With the leader's words, Zongyuan is relieved."

Then, he changed the subject, a meaningful smile appearing on his face.

"My Emperor said that cooperating with the treacherous, weak, and incompetent Southern Song court is not as good as investing in a true hero like you, Master."

"His Majesty will soon be marrying his fourth princess to us. What are your thoughts, Your Highness?"

Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent.

If previously only those close to Yelü Zongyuan knew about this, then Yelü Zongyuan's actions...

It's tantamount to announcing to the whole world.

The Liao Dynasty held the Qin and Han dynasties in high regard!

Qin Han was also taken aback, then burst into laughter.

Yelü Hongji is indeed a monarch with great courage and determination.

Although I am currently powerful, my position is not legitimate.

A marriage alliance with the Liao royal family would undoubtedly greatly enhance one's political standing.

What's wrong with having another powerful ally?

As for the future...

A profound light flashed in Qin Han's eyes.

We'll discuss other things once we've fully developed our capabilities.

"It is my honor to have won the princess's favor."

For the Qin and Han dynasties, forging an alliance with the Liao dynasty and arranging a marriage with Princess Yelü was like adding wings to a tiger.

The news sent shockwaves through the entire province of Sichuan.

Those forces that were previously wavering completely abandoned any other intentions and pledged allegiance to the Qin and Han dynasties.

Just as Qin and Han were integrating Sichuan and preparing to join forces with the Liao Kingdom to launch a pincer attack from the north and south to annihilate Wanyan Zongbi in one fell swoop.

The imperial envoy, who arrived late, also reached Shuzhou City.

More than one person came.

The leader was a middle-aged eunuch with a fair complexion, no beard, and an arrogant expression, named Zhang Tan, who was said to be a eunuch of high status.

The other person was a civil official named Liu Guang, who worked for the Censorate. He had an upright and incorruptible appearance and looked at everyone as if they owed him money.

The two men, accompanied by a group of people and carrying the imperial edict, swaggered into the Pacification Commissioner's Office.

Without even giving a notification, they barged directly into the main hall where Qin and Han held their meetings.

"Imperial edict has arrived! Where is Qin and Han? Kneel down and receive the edict!"

The eunuch Zhang Tan's voice was high-pitched.

Inside the main hall, all the high-ranking members of the Ming Cult, including Li Jing and Qin Qiong, had grim expressions.

That eunuch has such an arrogant air about him!

Qin Han sat in the main seat without moving, only picking up his teacup and gently blowing on the steam, as if he hadn't heard anything.

"How dare you!"

Seeing that Qin Han dared to ignore him, Zhang Tan pointed at him with his orchid-like fingers and shouted shrilly.

"Qin Han! Do you know that disrespecting an imperial edict is a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of your family!"

"I, the eunuch, will not hold it against you for your meritorious service in defending the city. Now kneel down immediately and listen to my holy instructions!"

Liu Guang, stroking his beard, righteously rebuked, "Qin and Han! The majesty of the imperial court is not to be desecrated by you lowly commoners! Kneel down now!"

The two of them sang in unison, putting on airs like high-ranking officials of the imperial court.

They really are a bunch of people who are only good at bullying their own kind.

Yang Xiao, Zhou Dian, and the others were furious and about to lash out, but Qin Han stopped them with a single look.

Qin Han put down his teacup before slowly raising his eyelids.

"I have defended Shu Prefecture, resisted the Jin army, purged corrupt officials, and ensured peace in this region. I have no regrets before Heaven and Earth, nor before the millions of people in Shu."

"Why should I kneel before you two eunuchs and pedantic scholars?"

The words in his voice were piercing to the heart.

"You! How dare you insult me!"

Zhang Tan, the eunuch, was so angry that he trembled all over, and his face turned as red as a pig's liver.

"Outrageous! This is utterly lawless!" Liu Guang was so angry that his beard stood on end.

Qin Han sneered and stood up.

The invisible aura caused Zhang Tan and Liu Guang to unconsciously take two steps back.

"The law?"

Qin Han scoffed, "I'm not pretending anymore, I'm wearing designer brands now."

"In this city of Shu, Qin Han is the law!"