41. Hand Over Your Head
"Actually, we don't need to lure Gudan into battle. We just need General Hei Ya to cut off Prince Gu Ya's head and present it to Gudan," Xia Yi said, her faintly dark smile on her face was just like a villain.
This expression reminded Gu Ya of the Silver Dragon Queen. These mother and daughter were just like carved out of the same mold, full of villainous vibes.
Upon hearing Xia Yi's plan, the prince of the Blackstone Kingdom knelt on the ground, "Spare me!! Princess, are you going to kill me? I haven't forgotten the cooperation plan with the Dragon Kingdom. Without me, who will mine the magic crystal veins with you!!"
Hei Ya was extremely anxious and quickly clarified, "Princess Xia Yi, I, Hei Ya, would absolutely not commit such a bottomless betrayal!"
"Don't be nervous!" Xia Yi explained, "I don't mean for General Hei Ya to really kill Prince Gu Ya, it's just acting, understand?"
"Acting?"
Hei Ya and Gu Ya looked at each other.
"Yes! Didn't you say that there are Gudan's spies in the army? Can't we use them to send false information to Gudan?"
"Princess, you make sense!"
Gu Ya agreed immediately.
"Princess, please continue!"
"In front of everyone, let Prince Gu Ya and General Hei Ya appear to be in conflict. General Hei Ya can even play a trick to make everyone think that he and Prince Gu Ya have fallen out. Then, let General Hei Ya pretend to kill Prince Gu Ya, take his head to join Gudan, in this way, Gudan who receives the spy's information will surely lead the army to come, then the plan to lure the snake out of the hole, isn't it achieved?"
"Good idea, really good idea!" Prince Gu Ya clapped his hands and cheered loudly.
Hei Ya also nodded repeatedly in agreement.
"Princess…"
Lucia, who was listening on the side, was a bit surprised. She had thought that Xia Yi was just a cute loli who liked to mess around, but now she had a different view of her.
"There's no time to lose, let's do it now." Xia Yi ordered.
"No problem."
Hei Ya and Gu Ya agreed in unison.
……
"Prince, please let me lead the troops and defeat Gudan with the soldiers!"
In front of the lizard soldiers, General Hei Ya requested Prince Gu Ya.
After hearing this, Prince Gu Ya thought deeply and said to General Hei Ya, "No, the gap between us and Uncle is too big, a frontal attack is like hitting a rock with an egg."
"If we continue to be surrounded like this, our soldiers will have no food to eat!"
"If there's no food, then you can take the soldiers to farm."
"Prince, what are you talking about? They are warriors, not farmers! Not to mention whether the soldiers are willing or not, even if they are willing, if they go to farm now, they won't be able to harvest until next year, by then we will have starved to death! Please, Prince, give me a chance, this time, I will definitely defeat the enemy!"
"Then you figure it out yourself, Hei Ya, what does this have to do with me? I am the prince, you are the general, if the war needs me to figure out, what use are you? This general's position, it's better to change to a obedient one, who can ensure my life is worry-free…"
"You useless prince!!" Hei Ya cursed angrily, "It's because you're so indecisive and cowardly that we're surrounded by Gudan's army!"
"How dare you! General Hei Ya, you've repeatedly failed in battle, not a single victory, and now you have the audacity to ask me why I don't agree with your deployment? You even dare to disrespect me, the rightful heir to the Blackstone Kingdom's throne. Guards, drag Hei Ya down and give him thirty lashes!"
"You dare?!" Hei Ya glared at Gu Ya.
"What's there to be afraid of? Are you planning to rebel? Then add twenty more, fifty lashes in total, execute immediately!" Gu Ya snorted coldly.
"Damn it, you coward, you're not even a fraction of your father…"
As Hei Ya was dragged away, cursing and swearing, he was held down in public and beaten with a stick.
The lizard people watched this scene with mixed feelings, but they didn't dare to step forward to mediate. The prince was in a rage, and anyone who stepped forward would be asking for trouble.
A depressed atmosphere spread throughout the army.
Meanwhile, a hidden figure in the crowd had seen everything.
…
At this time, in another city.
An old lizard, still full of vigor, was holding a wine glass, with a lizard dancer in his arms, enjoying the wine and beauty, listening to his subordinate's report.
"Lord Gudan, there's chaos within Gu Ya's army. Hei Ya disagreed with him and they quarreled in public. Hei Ya repeatedly insulted Gu Ya, and an angry Gu Ya ordered Hei Ya to be beaten fifty times in front of everyone, causing him to lose face," Gudan's subordinate reported while kneeling, "This is all reported by the spy you arranged in Gu Ya's army. Multiple reports all match, there's no falsehood."
Gudan laughed loudly, "Just as I guessed, this nephew of mine, Gu Ya, is a complete fool. He's all talk and no action, essentially a coward who fears death. Letting him interfere in military affairs is a disaster!"
"Lord Gudan, this is a good opportunity for you. Now that Gu Ya's army is disheartened, why not…"
"No rush," Gudan waved his hand, "It won't be long before Gu Ya's army collapses on its own. We just need to watch the changes and we can get Gu Ya's head. The position of the king of the Blackstone Kingdom is definitely mine."
"Congratulations, Lord Gudan!"
"Hehe, I've fought so much for the Blackstone Kingdom, and my brother also promised to give me the throne after his death. So, it's time for him to fulfill his promise. Brother, you can rest in peace."
…
After some time, Gudan indeed received another explosive piece of news.
"Lord Gudan, something big has happened! Hei Ya has chosen to kill Gu Ya, and with his head, he has come to pledge allegiance to you!"
Gudan put down his wine glass, pushed away the lizard beauty on his body, and looked at his subordinate.
"Are you sure?"
"Absolutely! He's now in the Cold Wind Valley, waiting for you to go!"
"Good, let's go now and meet Hei Ya!"
"But, Lord Gudan, I think we should be careful. Why don't we send someone else…"
"There's no need, even if there's a trap, so what? Gu Ya's army has already collapsed, and our army has always been stronger than theirs. Besides, I've invited this heavyweight to be my insurance."
Gudan stood up and said towards the shadows, "I entrust this trip to Cold Wind Valley to you!"
A petite figure silently appeared. Gudan's subordinate glanced over casually, and was immediately stunned.
A pink… fox?
First potential lead? Is this harem? I don’t know
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