Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

Before the Qin and Han dynasties, the title was not legitimate and the political situation was too bloody, which would cause some trouble. Now that the imperial decree has been issued, he is now the true King of Shu.

There are still people who can't tell the situation from the facts.

No wonder Qin got a set of all suits.

Lingjiu Palace's influence in Sichuan, cultivated over decades, has spread throughout the region like a spider web.

The followers of the Ming Cult were extremely pervasive.

With the life-and-death talisman being such a heaven-defying control method, how many high-ranking officials in Sichuan were truly loyal to the imperial court?

How many people have already become puppets of the former Child Granny? Not only does the imperial court not know, but even the former capital and the pacification commissioner probably don't know either.

For someone like Jia Zhen to engage in such underhanded tactics right under our noses is practically suicide.

"Alright, let's not talk about these unpleasant things anymore." Qin Han enjoyed Xiao Zhao massaging his shoulders from behind.

"Wanyan Zongbi outside the Iron Gate Pass is the real threat at present. However, I have entrusted this matter entirely to Li Jing and Xiao Feng to handle."

If I have to do everything myself, wouldn't my capable ministers and generals have no chance to demonstrate their abilities?

As they were talking, Xiao Zhao started massaging Qin Han's back from behind and hugged Cheng Ying and Qin Keqing.

After working so hard for so long, can't I even enjoy myself?!

To have such a gentle haven, and to have such a group of confidantes by my side, what more could I ask for?

While the Qin and Han dynasties were indulging in the pleasures of love.

An urgent military report is being sent rapidly from the direction of Iron Gate Pass towards Shu Prefecture.

……

Dark as ink.

Inside the post station in Shuzhou City, in a superior room.

"Bang!"

A fine teacup has been smashed on the ground!

"Outrageous! Absolutely outrageous!"

Jia Zhen's face was contorted with rage.

He paced back and forth in the room, cursing incessantly.

"What is Qin Han anyway? A mere outlaw, a traitor! How dare he humiliate me like this!"

He, Master Jia, the head of the Ningguo Mansion, is a well-known figure in the capital. When has he ever suffered such humiliation?!

He was publicly humiliated, forced to kneel, and finally kicked out like a beggar.

What he found most unbearable and what he was most unwilling to accept was Qin Keqing!

The cooked duck just flew away like that?!

The thought of Qin Keqing's exquisite face and graceful figure, perhaps now enjoying the pleasure of that traitor Qin Han, made Jia Zhen's heart feel as if it were being torn apart.

The flames of jealousy nearly consumed his reason.

"Father, please...please keep your voice down. This is Qin Han's territory." Jia Rong, who was sitting on the chair, advised him.

I really wanted to say, "Dad, are you possessed by a ghost?!"

What else could my son and I do but endure it?!

The scene that unfolded in the main hall during the day had already shattered Jia Rong's courage.

The menacing aura emanating from those people, and Qin Han's indifferent gaze, became his inescapable nightmares.

"What are you afraid of?!" Jia Zhen shouted angrily.

"No matter how arrogant Qin Han is, this is still the territory of the Southern Song Dynasty! Does he dare to kill me, an imperial envoy?"

Even so, her voice unconsciously lowered a few decibels.

Jia Rong dared not say anything more and could only secretly lament his misfortune.

Now he just wants to leave this place of trouble as soon as possible, return to the capital, and continue his life of debauchery.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Who?" Jia Zhen asked warily.

"Lord Jia, it is I, Liu Miao." A hushed voice came from outside the door.

Jia Zhen's eyes flickered, and he quickly stepped forward to open the door.

A man of medium build and peculiar appearance slipped in. This man was the garrison commander of Luzhou, who held power over the border troops.

"General Liu, please come in." As soon as Jia Zhen saw the visitor, he hurriedly and warmly welcomed Liu Miao in.

He got in touch with Liu Miao through some old connections the Jia family had in Sichuan.

It is said that this man was originally the garrison commander of the imperial court in Shuzhou. He was dissatisfied with Wu Xi's tyranny and was unable to achieve his ambitions. Later, when Qin Han took control of Shuzhou, he chose to surrender in order to protect himself.

Although he managed to get another position as the garrison commander of Luzhou, he was still dissatisfied with Qin Han.

"Lord Jia, it's so late, but I have something important to discuss with you," Liu Miao said bluntly after sitting down.

"General Liu, please speak freely." Jia Zhen was delighted, knowing that the main event was about to begin.

Liu Miao glanced at the timid Jia Rong and lowered his voice, saying, "Lord Jia, although Qin Han is powerful now, its foundation in Shu is actually unstable. Many of my colleagues, like myself, are in the Han camp but their hearts are with the court."

"It is only because we are leaderless that we dare not act rashly. Now that Your Excellency has arrived by imperial decree, this is the perfect opportunity for us to set things right and rid the court of this scoundrel!"

These words were exactly what Jia Zhen wanted to hear.

He immediately slammed his hand on the table in excitement: "General Liu's words resonate deeply with me! My Jia family has been loyal and virtuous for generations; how can we tolerate such traitors wreaking havoc in this region! If the general has any plans, I will certainly give them my full support!"

A glint of shrewdness flashed in Liu Miao's eyes as she continued, "Currently, Qin Han has dispatched its main force to the Iron Gate Pass to confront the Jin army, leaving the city's defenses weak. Moreover, Qin Han is arrogant and distrustful of us surrendered generals."

However, due to a lack of capable personnel, many key departments in the city are still under the control of our old subordinates. If Your Excellency were to give the order, I could immediately contact the loyal and righteous men in the city, and with their combined efforts from within and without, we could take Luzhou City in one fell swoop!

"At that time, we will cut off the Qin and Han army's water route and trap their main force outside the city, making them like turtles in a jar! Such an unparalleled achievement will be your greatest credit, sir!"

Jia Zhen was filled with fervor upon hearing this, imagining himself killing Qin Han, reclaiming Qin Keqing, and then being promoted and ennobled by the Emperor, inheriting the title of Duke of Jia.

Beautiful scenes emerge one after another.

"Great! Great plan!" Jia Zhen rubbed his hands excitedly.

"Once this is accomplished, I will certainly petition His Majesty for General Liu's merit and recommend him for the position of Commander-in-Chief of Sichuan!"

"Thank you, sir!" Liu Miao bowed deeply, then looked troubled. "However... although we are loyal to the court, our brothers need reassurance. Without someone of standing to lead us, things will be difficult."

Jia Zhen, being the person he was, immediately understood the other party's meaning, and took out a jade pendant carved with a qilin from his pocket and placed it on the table.

"General Liu, please take a look. This is a jade pendant from my Ningguo Mansion. You may take it as a token to communicate with officials from all sides. After the matter is settled, I will present you with ten thousand taels of gold upon my return to the capital!"

Liu Miao looked at the jade pendant, a greedy glint in her eyes, and then put it into her pocket.

"Your Excellency is truly virtuous! With this token, I can persuade everyone! Please await good news; the outcome will be clear within three days!"

After saying that, Liu Miao hurriedly left.

Only an excited Jia Zhen and a still terrified Jia Rong remained in the room.