The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 266 There Must Be a Purpose

Wu Xiaoyou and Su Xiaoman were also a little confused. If the adults didn't want money, why did they want land?

Qin Zheng looked at Xia Bitu's puzzled expression and said calmly, "From what I know, my uncle was also a brave general in his time, with great military exploits and a reputation far and wide. Back then, the late emperor, in order to motivate the soldiers, issued a decree that whoever defeated the enemy would inherit their territory. And my uncle received quite a bit of territory."

Speaking of those days, Xia Bitu was very proud: "That was, back then..."

Suddenly he stopped and stared at Qin Zheng in disbelief: "You want my fiefdom?"

Su Xiaoman and Wu Xiaoyou were shocked. Could the adults be so dark?

Qin Zheng smiled lightly: "Don't worry, I won't be too dark!"

Xia Bitu: “…”

"You don't even believe it!"

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "Really? I'm not lying to you. I heard that you have a deserted territory in the Northeast. I don't mind it."

Xia Bitu frowned and looked at Qin Zheng cautiously. "That territory is barren, with no grass growing. It's covered in snow year-round and the weather is freezing. Although it was once occupied by the enemy, it's also a barren land abandoned by them. What do you want with it?"

Qin Zheng sighed, "I've figured out what my fate will be. I don't want to die, so I'll leave a way out. I've sent people to check out the place you recommended. It's a good place, but if I fall out with the Empress, how will she let me leave Daqian?"

Therefore, if I voluntarily imprison myself in the desolate land when the crisis comes, Her Majesty the Empress may let me go!"

Xia Bitu was unconvinced: "There are countless wastelands in Daqian, why choose here? Aren't those places of exile more suitable for you?"

Qin Zheng said seriously, "With my achievements, who would dare to exile me? Aren't you afraid of being criticized? Daqian does have countless wastelands, but I have to survive, right? At least there's a river of running water in your wasteland that doesn't freeze. I can catch some fish and shrimp and still survive."

Su Xiaoman and Wu Xiaoyou looked at each other and absolutely didn't believe it.

Hongtong County already has a way out. How could the adults imprison themselves alone?

Xia Bitu also didn't believe it: "Your Hongtong County has strong horses and soldiers, and you can mobilize the Five Elements Sect's Black Cavalry. You also want powerful crossbows and thunder cannons. Would the Empress dare to do this to you?"

Qin Zheng looked at the old fox Xia Bitu and said seriously, "It is because I am a member of the Five Elements Sect that I cannot start a war with the Empress. The Five Elements Sect is the protector of Daqian. How can we start a war among ourselves?"

Xia Bitu narrowed his eyes and looked at Qin Zheng. Although what Qin Zheng said made sense, he knew that this kid was definitely not telling the truth.

He couldn't understand why Qin Zheng was interested in that piece of land.

The territory there has no use at all. No one would want it even if it was given away for free, let alone selling it for silver.

Xia Bitu concluded that Qin Zheng must have a purpose!

But compared to silencing Qin Zheng, this is a great deal.

Anyway, he had given up that territory long ago, and if Qin Zheng didn't mention it, he would have forgotten about it.

"Deal!" Xia Bitu agreed. "I'll give you the title deed when we get back."

He also wanted to see what Qin Zheng wanted to do with that piece of land?

If you don't give it to him, he will never know.

Qin Zheng suddenly sighed: "I feel a little bit wronged!"

The more Qin Zheng acted like this, the more Xia Bitu became certain that Qin Zheng's motives were not pure.

He was curious.

Qin Zheng suddenly asked, "Old Fox, do you believe me?"

Xia Bitu was startled: "What do you want to say?"

Qin Zheng: "You, Ningguta, the Queen, must cooperate this time. Otherwise, the Daqian Empire may very well change hands."

Xia Bitu's expression changed.

He just wanted to avenge his cuckoldry and overthrow the empress, but he never dreamed of overthrowing Daqian and changing the country's name.

The officials of the Daqian Dynasty were corrupt, but compared with the Dazhen Dynasty and previous dynasties, it was still good.

Besides, even if he dethroned the empress, it wasn't because he wanted to be the emperor of Daqian...

He also knew that Ningguta did not want to change the country's name to Daqian.

Now, by testing Qin Zheng, it is equivalent to confirming that the person behind the Four Realms King is some patron saint of the Boundless Palace.

So, now, he, Ningguta, and the empress will not be facing mutual hostility, but will work together to face the outside world and protect Daqian.

If Daqian were to be destroyed, his and Ningguta's plans would be in vain and would be gone forever. If the dynasty really changed, would the patron saint of the new dynasty allow them to rebel?

Xia Bitu's cold sweat continued to flow, and he felt a surge of fear.

It’s not that he trusts Qin Zheng too much, but this is very likely!

Whether it is true or false, he and even Ningguta have to take it seriously.

Otherwise, you will be doomed and become a sinner for all eternity!

Xia Bitu raised his sleeve to wipe the sweat from his forehead, and after a long moment, he spoke, "In this case, not only must I agree to join forces with the Empress, but even Ningguta must agree. After all, what we want is the Great Qian Empire, how can we give it to others? Therefore, the three of us can only act in unison and wait until the overall situation is settled before making our own plans!"

Qin Zheng nodded. "That's right! If you don't agree to cooperate, you and Ningguta will be finished. The Five Elements Sect protects the people, the people of Daqian. To protect the people, we must protect Daqian and the Daqian royal family. At least for the time being.

If you and Ningguta dare to disregard the safety of Daqian and do whatever you want, the Five Elements Sect will destroy you. Because, compared to those protective gods, you are no better than ants.

But although ants are small, they are still troublesome. Therefore, the Five Elements Church will immediately eliminate the ants. To resist foreign aggression, we must first stabilize the country!

There was one thing Qin Zheng didn't say: You are lucky to have met me. I have my mission. Otherwise, any other person from the Five Elements Sect would have destroyed you long ago.

Xia Bitu's face was miserable. After struggling for a long time, he finally gritted his teeth and said, "I agree to cooperate, but you can't use me as cannon fodder!"

Qin Zheng said seriously: "That won't happen."

Although Xia Bitu agreed, he looked unwilling.

Qin Zheng knew that the old fox would not be willing to give in, so he said, "Old fox, how about a bet?"

Xia Bitu was startled and asked cautiously, "What's the bet?"

Qin Zheng said leisurely, "If I take action against the King of the Western Territory, the first person to cooperate with me will definitely be Ningguta, not you. Do you believe it?"

Xia Bitu was stunned. "Why? Do they trust you so much? Why don't they take a closer look at the situation?"

Qin Zheng said seriously, "The people of Ningguta are all exiles, with little chance of survival. Therefore, they have no way out. Their destination is either resistance and a chance to survive, or death. Therefore, they are fighting a desperate battle, putting their lives on the line. They have no worries. They dare to fight to the death, but you don't, because you have worries."

Xia Bitu's expression changed slightly, but he didn't say anything because Qin Zheng was right.