Zong Zheng wanted to go to Xianjie's camp, but when he walked halfway, he was stopped by Siba. Seeing that Siba was worried, Zong Zheng knew what Siba was doing.

Siba asked, "Zongzheng, what are you thinking?"

Zong Zheng replied: "Master, I know the doubts in your heart. You must be wondering why I was suddenly willing to take the initiative to cooperate with the Khan."

Siba's thoughts were pointed out by Zong Zheng, and he said bluntly: "I am so frank, with my intuition, there must be any conspiracy in this!"

"Conspiracy?" Zong Zheng smiled, "You and Liu Xingtai are both extremely smart people. What conspiracy can I have in front of the two wise men? As for the strategic plan I just discussed, I also explained the pros and cons of it based on the facts. The Khan decided to seize it. Even if there is any conspiracy, you can see through it. The Khan, the Khan, can easily see through it. How could he agree with my strategic plan?"

Siba knew that as far as the strategy mentioned just now, Zong Zhenshi did not reveal any clues of incorrect thoughts. According to reliable information, the army stationed by Alibu Ge in Helin was indeed very weak. Although there were certain risks in this detour attack on Helin, Siba knew very well that the possibility of defeat was the lowest.

"However, I can tell you frankly that I am not willing to cooperate with the Khan, but I am forced to do so! So, at this moment, you don't need to doubt any of my plans." Zong Zheng continued,

Siba carefully paid attention to Zong Zheng's eyes. He could feel that Zong Zhen had a helpless mind, but he didn't understand who was forcing him to cooperate with the Khan, so he asked, "Who forced you?"

The Lord of Beauty Valley’s position is very clear, but he dare not make it public. The Lord of the Valley has long explained this point, so Zong Zheng did not dare to reveal the truth, so he vaguely reminded: "Master, do you remember that I was kidnapped by another group of unknown people?"

"What? Who are they? Could it be that they forced you to cooperate with the Khan?" Siba asked three questions in a row.

"Yes, it's them, but I can't tell them their identities for the time being. Please understand my difficulties!" Zong Zheng replied, and after saying that, he bowed and said goodbye.

Siba did not stop him and continued to ask. When he saw Zong Zheng that day, Siba felt confused. Somehow, Zong Zheng appeared safely after being kidnapped a few days later. Today, when he heard Zong Zheng’s words, the doubt in his heart disappeared, but another layer of doubt arose. Those people robbed Zong Zheng from the masters sent by Alibu Ge. It seems that they were not from the same group as Alibu Ge. According to Zong Zheng, those people are forcing Zong Zheng to serve the Khan. If those people support the Khan, that would be fine. If they have ulterior motives, they would have to be wary of it.

Not to mention Siba, even Kublai Khan still felt uneasy and stable. After everyone left, he still found Liu Bingzhong.

Kublai Khan explained his suspicion of Zong Zheng to Liu Bingzhong. Liu Bingzhong said to Kublai Khan: "As for Zong Zheng's plan to attack Helin just now, to be honest, this idea is bold enough, and of course there is no shortage of crisis. If Zong Zheng had long been investing in Alibu Ge and joined forces with him to play Yu Helin, then we have to say that he would be defeated. If Zong Zheng really worked hard for Da Jian, it would be very likely to turn the situation around and force Alibu Ge out of the northern border. The key is to see who Zong Zheng is helping? Of course, no matter who he helps, we must keep a hand and be prepared. Please rest assured about this, Khan has made some arrangements long ago. Even if Zong Zheng really designed to frame us, we would not fall into a very passive situation."

Kublai Khan knew Liu Bingzhong's calm and sophisticated personality, so he didn't ask him what he was doing. With Liu Bingzhong's words, his heart was a little calmer.

Liu Bingzhong thought about it, and then said: "In fact, the Khan doesn't have to doubt Zongzheng too much. After the last incident, the old minister felt that Zongzheng was a trustworthy person. He acted openly and did not look like a treacherous person."

If Kublai Khan had always believed in Zongzheng before, but after knowing that Zongzheng's other identity and knowing that he has the ability to dominate the world, he had to be alert and guard against it, because too many people wanted to get him, and in order to get him, these people would use any unexpected means to force him to submit, or use some temptation to tempt him.

Kublai Khan didn't know whether he had been controlled by his opponent before he got Zongzheng. Therefore, he was very confused about his first suggestion. As for the advice itself, the pros and cons are known, which are both great opportunities and great crises. This bold suggestion is of great importance. The key is to see where Zongzheng belongs. This also confirms from another aspect that Zongzheng has the ability to dominate the world, and it also makes Kublai Khan even more wary of Zongzheng.

As for Zong Zheng, who made the suggestion, Kublai Khan wanted to show his reliance and trust in him, but also had to worry about his plot.

Liu Bingzhong did not know the other identity of Zongzheng, so he did not know where Kublai Khan's suspicion came from, and it was difficult for him to understand Kublai Khan's suspicion towards Zongzheng for a while. The answer just now was just a counselor's responsibility to the lord.

Kublai Khan knew what Liu Bingzhong said. He wanted to tell Zong Zheng about another identity, but after thinking about it carefully, he suddenly resisted taking it back.

Zong Zheng hurried to Xianjie's tent. Seeing that Brother Zheng looked anxious, Xianjie hurriedly asked, "Brother Zheng, what's wrong with him?"

"Xian'er, I think we will be separated for a while." Zong Zheng replied in a low voice.

When Xianjie heard the word "separation", she naturally felt sad and she burst into her heart. "Why" Xianjie looked at Zong Zheng and asked, her eyes full of confusion.

Zong Zheng put his hands on Xianjie's shoulders and comforted softly: "Time is tight and there is no time to explain. In short, you must stay in this camp. Don't leave the camp no matter where you are. Brother Zheng promises that we can all get together safely."

Xian Jie said excitedly: "No, Brother Zheng, Xian'er will always be with you. Xian'er can no longer be separated from Brother Zheng. Xian'er can no longer stand the separation of life and death!"

Zong Zheng knew that Xianjie had experienced the last incident and left an indelible shadow in his heart. He couldn't bear to leave Xianjie. Seeing her worried and fearful look, he could only helplessly, 'If the two loves last for a long time, how could they stay day and night?' In order to be together for a longer time, he could only endure temporary separation, so he advised him,

"Xian'er, you heard from Brother Zheng that we are only separated temporarily. I believe that we will be able to get together again in half a month. Brother Zheng promises you!"

As soon as Zong Zheng finished speaking, a burst of hurried footsteps sounded outside the tent, and in a short while more than a dozen soldiers surrounded the tent.

Zong Zheng knew Siba's vigilance towards him, so he rushed to Xianjie's camp first and made some entrusting. As soon as Zong Zheng left, Siba immediately came with the guards.

Zong Zheng lifted the curtain, and Siba stepped forward and wanted to speak, but Zong Zheng stopped him first and said, "Master, can you take a step to speak?"

Siba knew that Zong Zheng was concerned about Xian Jie, so she hinted that her subordinates were watching Xian Jie in the tent, and she and Zong Zheng came to a remote place.

"What does the national master mean?" Zong Zheng asked, but he knew it in his heart.

Siba replied: "Zongzheng, this matter is very important. Your sudden change in attitude forced me to be careful. Dahan can completely believe you, but I can't, so I can only temporarily detain your wife as a hostage."

Zong Zheng had anticipated Siba's thoughts from the beginning, so he had already made various arrangements, including notifying Xianjie one step in advance to stay in Kaiping Camp, because he knew that Kaiping would be the safest place.

This is also a helpless move. In front of two wise men, Liu Bingzhong and Siba, how could they easily win the trust of them without sacrifice? What's more, behind them is the more savvy Master of Beauty Valley staring at him.

"Okay! Since the national master is so worried about me, then do what you said. Leave my wife in Kaiping Camp as a hostage. I will go to Helin with you. However, the national master must agree to me with a condition." Zong Zheng said, his tone full of resentment. He wanted Siba to feel ashamed in the future, so that it would be easier to gain Siba's trust.

"What conditions?" Siba asked,

Zong Zheng replied: "Once Kaiping is in danger of destruction, please send elite troops to escort my wife out of the city first."

Siba felt that the conditions were reasonable and agreed casually.

Zong Zheng knew that the army had begun to mobilize at this time. If he turned back to Xianjie's camp, it would inevitably arouse Siba's suspicion. This is also the reason why he had to arrive at Xianjie's camp first. Therefore, he did not say goodbye to Xianjie again, and decided to lead his troops with Siba and quietly detour Helin.

Seeing that Brother Zheng had not replied for a long time, Xian Jie was very worried. She remembered his advice and did not dare to leave the camp. The last time she was in Beauty Valley, Brother Zheng said goodbye in such a hurry, and then almost separated the yin and yang. Now she said goodbye in a hurry. Xian Jie was worried that the tragedy would happen again, and she couldn't help but feel worried and prayed secretly.

Alibuge's vanguard army was ambushed by Kublai's elite main force five miles in front of Zhuolin Road, and was forced to retreat thirty miles away to station, waiting for the follow-up army. The vanguard Marshal Hunduhai immediately reported the battle situation to Alibuge.

Following Zong Zheng's plan, the elite main force immediately mobilized the troops and detoured Helin after ambushing Alibuge's forward army. This would mislead Alibuge and conceal the intention of attacking Helin.

After Hunduhai reported the battle situation of Alibu Ge, Alibu Ge was very furious. Many things have been going on recently. After learning that Hunduhai was ambushed by Kublai Khan's elite main force, he immediately realized that spies were ambushing his camp.

When the attack plan was formulated, military generals above the thousand households participated. The vanguard army originally implemented the order of sneak attacks, so they hid in the morning and night when marched. But Kublai's army was prepared for a long time. It was obvious that it was not Kublai's soldiers who were exploring it, but someone leaked the combat plan in advance.
Chapter completed!