The prince loves me like his life, but I force him to rebel

Chapter 158: Eagle Puzzle

Batu's voice was full of regret and self-blame. He lowered his head slightly and did not dare to look directly into Ulanya's eyes.

Leading troops to attack his homeland was indeed something that could not be justified in any way. It went against his most basic moral bottom line and emotional sustenance deep in his heart.

He knew very well how wrong and unforgivable his behavior was, but he had no choice at the time. In order to survive and for that glimmer of hope, he had to take this path.

Batu sighed heavily, and that sigh seemed to carry his endless pain and helplessness.

His eyes became dim, as if he had lost all hope.

"I really don't know how to face the people of my homeland, how to face those who once trusted me."

His voice was filled with deep remorse and guilt. "I have committed such an unforgivable sin, so what right do I have to ask for forgiveness?"

Sima Yao couldn't help but feel a little pity when he saw Batu in so much pain.

He walked up to him, patted Batu's shoulder gently, and said, "General Batu, no one is perfect. You are brave enough to recognize your mistakes. Moreover, we now have a chance to make up for our past mistakes and get everything back on track."

Ulan Ya also walked forward, her eyes full of understanding and tolerance.

"I will do my best. General Batu doesn't need to think too much."

Ulan Ya has been loved by her father since she was a child. In her opinion, solving these problems does not seem to be particularly difficult.

There was confidence and certainty in her tone, as if everything was under her control.

"It's not that Batu is overthinking it, but even if Batu withdraws his troops, I'm afraid this war is still unavoidable."

Batu frowned, his eyes revealing deep worry. His words made everyone present fall into confusion and puzzlement.

"You are the commander-in-chief of the Three Kingdoms' coalition forces. Since you have already decided to withdraw, how could you..."

Sima Yao spoke first, his face full of confusion.

He really didn't understand why Batu said that war was inevitable since he had already planned to withdraw his troops.

Batu sighed deeply and began to explain slowly: "You all don't know that the reason why the Three Kingdoms let Batu be the commander-in-chief is simply because Batu was once a general of Qiangyi and knew the military strength and terrain of Qiangyi very well. Moreover, among the Three Kingdoms, if a general of any country served as the commander-in-chief, the other two countries would not accept it, so I took advantage of this loophole."

Batu's voice was low and hoarse, and every word he said seemed to carry a heavy pressure. He recalled the process of being promoted to commander-in-chief, and his heart was filled with helplessness and bitterness.

Batu continued to analyze, "But Batu is from another country after all. The three countries use me, but they don't completely trust me. If this negotiation fails to achieve their goal, Batu's position as commander-in-chief may also be..."

Batu's voice gradually became low, and his eyes revealed a trace of sadness and helplessness. He knew that his position in the Three Kingdoms Alliance was not stable and he might be abandoned at any time.

"Call you and dismiss you, and when you are no longer useful, you will be discarded like a worn-out shoe. Is this what you mean?"

Ulanya was a quick-witted person, and her words came out like a string of cannonballs, "translating" Batu's words quickly and directly.

Ulanya has a straightforward and cheerful personality, and she can always express her thoughts and feelings without any concealment.

"That's exactly what I mean." Batu nodded heavily, his eyes full of helplessness and sadness. He knew that he was just a pawn being used in this war, and once he lost his value, he would be ruthlessly abandoned.

Ulanya frowned and began to think about what Batu said. She realized that things were far more complicated and serious than she had imagined. She originally thought that as long as Batu withdrew his troops, the war would end, but now it seems that things are not that simple.

Sima Yao also fell into deep thought, and he began to analyze the current situation. He knew that they had to find a solution to the problem, otherwise the war would continue to spread and bring pain and disaster to more people.

Shu Huaiyuan listened quietly on the side. There was not much expression on his face, but his eyes revealed a firmness and decisiveness.

"So what conditions did the three countries want to negotiate by sending you here?"

Sima Yao asked directly.

"The Qiang cities that have been captured will be divided among the three kingdoms. In addition, the three small cities around Lunan City will be divided among the three kingdoms. These are the conditions for the three kingdoms to withdraw their troops."

"Humph..." Ulan Ya couldn't help but look disdainful: "Now that Da Sheng and Qiang Yi are fighting side by side, these three small countries dare to make such a high demand. It's really funny. Aren't you afraid that I will laugh my teeth off?"

"Although the three kingdoms are small, the Qiang people are not in an advantageous position in the current situation." Batu said, "Also, I heard that..."

Batu paused, as if hesitating whether to say this out loud.

"What did you hear?" Ulan Ya's personality would not tolerate others keeping her in suspense.

"I heard that after Qibei intended to withdraw from Xichuan and Modong, he contacted the famous Feiyingmen in the Central Plains and wanted to cooperate with Feiyingmen to at least take over the cities that have been captured so far."

"So what conditions did the three countries want to negotiate by sending you here?"

Sima Yao stared at Batu and asked directly and seriously.

His eyes revealed an eagerness to know the answer, as if he couldn't wait to uncover the key information hidden behind it.

"The Qiang cities that have been captured will be divided among the three countries. In addition, Lunan City and the three surrounding small cities will be divided among the three countries. These are the conditions for the three countries to withdraw their troops."

Batu spoke these words slowly, his voice carrying a hint of helplessness and heaviness.

Every word seemed to carry a heavy weight, making the mood of those present even more solemn.

"Humph..." Upon hearing this, Ulan Ya couldn't help but look disdainful. She snorted coldly, her face full of disdain, "Now that Da Sheng and Qiang Yi are fighting side by side, these three small countries actually dare to make such a high demand. It's really funny. Aren't you afraid that I will laugh my teeth off?"

Ulanya's words were full of sarcasm and dissatisfaction. She was very angry at the greed and unreasonable demands of the Three Kingdoms. She straightened her back, her eyes flashing with anger, as if she could explode at any time.

"Although the three kingdoms are small, the Qiang people are indeed not in an advantageous position in the current situation."

Batu looked at Ulan Ya's excitement and spoke calmly.

His eyes revealed an objective analysis and judgment. He knew that on the battlefield, one cannot make decisions based solely on emotions and loyalty. "Moreover, we must face reality and not be blindly optimistic."

Batu's voice was low and powerful, and he tried to get everyone to calm down and think about the current situation.

Batu paused, as if hesitating whether to say this. There was a trace of struggle and hesitation in his eyes, as if a fierce struggle was going on in his heart.

The atmosphere around them suddenly became tense, and everyone was quietly waiting for his next words.

"What did you hear?"

Ulanya has an impatient temper and she won't tolerate others keeping her in suspense.

She stared at Batu, eager to know what important information he was hiding.

Ulanya clenched her hands into fists, showing her inner anxiety and impatience.

"I heard that after Qibei intended to withdraw from Xichuan and Modong, he contacted the famous Feiyingmen in the Central Plains and wanted to cooperate with Feiyingmen to at least take over the cities that have been captured so far."

Batu finally said this slowly, with a hint of worry and uneasiness in his voice, and his eyes revealed uncertainty and worry about the future situation.

When everyone heard the news, they couldn't help but gasp.

The Flying Eagle Sect is a powerful force with a great reputation in the Central Plains. Their strength and influence should not be underestimated. If Qibei really cooperates with the Flying Eagle Sect, it will undoubtedly be a huge challenge and threat to Qiangyi and Dasheng.

Sima Yao frowned and fell into deep thought. He was thinking about how to deal with this new situation and how to find a way out of such a complicated situation. His eyes were shining with wisdom and his brain was working rapidly.

"Flying Eagle Gate?"

Shu Huaiyuan was startled when he heard the name. His brows knitted slightly, and his eyes revealed a hint of doubt and contemplation. In his mind, various information and impressions about the Flying Eagle Gate flashed quickly.

Isn’t Feiyingmen very close to the Bai family of Dasheng?

The Bai family has successfully supported the second prince to ascend to the throne. Logically speaking, there is no reason for the Feiying Sect to join forces with other countries to make trouble for Da Sheng, right?

Shu Huaiyuan pondered in his heart, he really couldn't figure out the purpose of Feiyingmen's move.

"Yes, the Eagle Gate."

Batu looked at Shu Huaiyuan and said in detail with a serious expression, "Although the Feiying Sect is a gang in the Central Plains, its influence has long penetrated into the three countries of Qibei, Xichuan and Modong like a spider web, and there are even data points in Qiangyi. As far as I know, this sect is very good at using poison, and its strange methods are hard to guard against. In addition, they also control the channels for the circulation of goods between the Central Plains and the surrounding countries, and have a great influence in the economic field. There are countless martial arts masters in the sect, and their strength is beyond imagination. This cooperation with Qibei is said to be not satisfied with small fights among the people. They have greater ambitions and intentions and want to further develop and expand their own power."

Batu's words made everyone present fall into deep thought. The power and mystery of the Flying Eagle Sect made them feel an invisible pressure.

"I have been spreading news in several countries this time, and I have indeed heard a lot of rumors related to the Flying Eagle Sect."

Lin Heng added, his expression serious and earnest, "The strength of the Flying Eagle Sect is indeed beyond our imagination. They act in secret and are ruthless, and have a very high prestige in the martial arts world. If the Flying Eagle Sect really wants to intervene, I'm afraid the situation we will face will become more complicated and difficult."

Lin Heng's words were full of worry. He knew very well that the intervention of the Flying Eagle Sect might bring huge changes to the current situation.

"The influence of the Flying Eagle Sect has not only begun to spread in recent years. There are even Flying Eagle Sect bases in Lunan City." Hatulig continued, with a hint of heaviness in his eyes. "The Flying Eagle Escort Agency at the south gate is an industry of the Flying Eagle Sect."

"You mean the one with an eagle head logo on the door? There's a martial arts school next to it with a somewhat similar logo..." someone couldn't help but interrupt.

"The Yunyu Martial Arts School is also owned by the Feiying Sect. The school's logo is an eagle feather."

Hatulig answered with a very certain tone, "The Flying Eagle Sect has been in Lunan City for a long time, and their power has infiltrated every corner of the city. We have to pay attention to them and deal with them carefully."

After hearing what Hatulig said, everyone nodded in agreement. The existence of the Flying Eagle Gate made them realize that the challenge they faced came not only from the armies of the Three Kingdoms, but also from this mysterious and powerful force.

Shu Huaiyuan fell into deep thought, trying to analyze the current situation and the movements of the Flying Eagle Sect. He knew that in the face of such a complex situation, they had to act cautiously and formulate a reasonable response strategy.

Sima Yao's thoughts were suddenly drawn to the letter of safety that Gu Nianzhi sent him.

The soldier handed him the letter. The content of the letter was just a report of safety. There was no extra information between the lines. It was ordinary and common.

However, the tail of the dart that delivered the letter was in the shape of a unique eagle feather. This special feature did not attract much of his attention at the time, but now thinking about it, it seemed to hide some deep meaning.

A strange feeling surged in Sima Yao's heart, and he realized that things might not be that simple.

So he called the soldier beside him and whispered a few words in his ear.

The soldier looked serious and immediately took the order and left in a hurry. His departing figure soon disappeared from everyone's sight.

At this time, everyone in the hall was still discussing the affairs of the Flying Eagle Sect enthusiastically. Various opinions and speculations were intertwined, and the atmosphere was tense and solemn.

But Sima Yao was a little absent-minded, his mind was completely occupied by the eagle feather dart and Gu Nianzhi's letter of safety.

He kept thinking in his mind, trying to find some clues from these seemingly unrelated things, some traces that could explain it all.

Time passed by unknowingly, and it seemed like a long time had passed before the soldier finally returned.

He was holding the letter and dart from that day in his hands. Sima Yao's eyes were immediately attracted by the things in the soldier's hand. He couldn't wait to pick up the dart, and then motioned Hatulig to come forward.

"Do you know if this dart is related to the Flying Eagle Sect?"

Sima Yao's voice was low and a little anxious. He stared at Hatulig closely, as if trying to find the answer from his expression and answer.

Hatulig took it carefully and looked at it carefully.