The sky was slightly brighter, and the light of morning light shone into the tent through the gaps in the tent, shining on Hu Yanhuan’s face.

He sat at his desk with his eyes downcast, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, making a low sound.

Although everything had been arranged according to his plan, he did not look relaxed at all. His brows were slightly furrowed, making him look particularly solemn.

“Lin Zhongyun…” Hu Yanhuan murmured in a low voice, with a hint of coldness in his tone.

“I will only be relieved if I hear with my own ears that you have died in front of me. However, how easy is it to realize this idea?”

His eyes fell on the map on the table, and his gaze moved between several key locations, as if he was deducing each next step.

He knew very well that Lin Zhongyun was not an easy person to deal with, and his caution and strategy were difficult to predict.

And precisely because of this, Hu Yanhuan had to arrange every step foolproof to ensure that nothing went wrong.

But even so, he was not very sure whether what he was doing had been discovered by Lin Zhongyun, or whether he could kill Lin Zhongyun.

However, at this moment, a hearty laughter suddenly came from outside the big tent. The laughter was like a thunder and seemed particularly abrupt in the silence of the early morning.

Hu Yanhuan’s brows suddenly frowned, and a hint of alertness flashed in his eyes.

He was very familiar with this laughter; it was the voice of the Great Khan Chagan Uli, without a doubt.

“Chagan Uli…” Hu Yanhuan whispered the name, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

He stood up slowly and turned to look at the tent door, his eyes revealing a deep inquiry.

After a while, the curtain was opened, and a personal soldier walked in quickly, knelt on one knee, and said respectfully: “General, the Great Khan Chagan Wuli is here in person and is waiting outside the tent.”

Hearing this, Hu Yanhuan’s gaze narrowed slightly, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and he let out a deep sigh.

“What is the Khan’s purpose in appearing here at this time?” He couldn’t help but wonder.

Because in his plan, there was never any move called Chagan Uli, and he reported the plan to the Khan every day since the beginning of the plan.

Logically speaking, the Khan should be fully aware of all the plans and have no doubts in his mind.

If that was the case, then why did he come uninvited this time and without informing him at all? This really made him worried.

What’s more important is that Chagan Wuli’s arrival will inevitably add many variables to his carefully planned plan.

“He showed up here at this time?” Hu Yanhuan thought to himself, his eyes showing a deep look, “Has he noticed something? Or does he have other plans?”

However, despite his heart full of doubts, his face showed no sign of abnormality.

He waved his hand gently, his tone calm, “Please come in, Khan.”

The personal soldiers took the order and left. Soon, Chagan Uli strode into the big tent.

He was dressed in a black robe with gold patterns and a scimitar inlaid with gems hung at his waist. He exuded an imposing aura and was as majestic as a lion.

There was a hearty smile on his face, but there was an elusive depth to that smile.

“General Huyan, I hope you didn’t get disturbed by my sudden visit?” Chagan Uli’s voice was loud and powerful, as if it carried a sense of oppression.

Hu Yanhuan smiled slightly, bowed his hands, and said respectfully, “I am honored that the Khan has come in person. How could I say that I am disturbing you? It’s just… Is there something important that the Khan has come here to discuss?”

Chagan Uli laughed loudly, walked straight to the table and sat down. His eyes swept across the map on the table, and a hint of deep meaning flashed in his eyes.

He did not directly answer Hu Yanhuan’s question, but said casually: “Not bad, not bad, I have seen everything you have done in the past few days.

Along the way, I heard that you deployed your troops very carefully. This king is very relieved. According to the plan, the action should be carried out in the next few days?”

When Hu Yanhuan heard this, his eyes flashed slightly and he became alert.

He knew that Chagan Uli was not speaking without purpose and his words were obviously a test for him.

However, he still maintained a calm smile on his face, and his tone was calm: “You are too kind, Great Khan. I am just following the established plan and preparing for the upcoming war. If the Great Khan has any instructions, I will do my best.”

Upon hearing this, Chagan Uli looked at Hu Yanhuan deeply, as if he wanted to see something from his expression.

However, Hu Yanhuan’s expression remained calm, without revealing any flaws.

“In that case, I won’t beat around the bush.”

Chagan Wuli suddenly stopped smiling, and said with a sharp tone, “I came here today to discuss an extremely important matter with you.”

Hu Yanhuan’s heart trembled, his eyes slightly fixed, but his face remained calm: “Please speak, Khan. I am all ears.”

Chagan Wuli smiled slightly, his eyes swept over Hu Yanhuan like lightning, and his tone was low and majestic: “This Khan wants to know, have you heard about Hailanhak’s recent movements?”

This sentence was like a heavy hammer, instantly hitting Hu Yanhuan’s heart. His eyes flickered slightly, and the alarm bells in his heart suddenly rang: “Chagan Wuli is really here to test! Could it be that he has noticed Hailanhak’s unusual movements?”

Despite the turmoil in his heart, Hu Yanhuan’s face did not show the slightest sign of abnormality.

He smiled lightly, his tone revealing a calmness: “My Lord, I have heard about Hailanhak’s movements, and I am about to take action.

Please rest assured, Khan, I will take your previous instructions into consideration and give Hailanhak a decent end.”

When Chagan Uli heard this, a deep light flashed in his eyes.

He showed a meaningful smile again, and his tone was unpredictable: “That’s great. I believe in General Huyan’s ability, and I hope this battle goes well. After all, the Northern Barbarians are the world of you young people, and the future of young people.”

As Chagan Uli was speaking, he suddenly changed the subject. His originally loud voice suddenly became low, and there was a hint of melancholy in his tone: “Well, General Huyan, come with me for a walk and see the rising sun outside.”

When Hu Yanhuan heard this, his heart tightened slightly, but he still maintained a respectful expression on his face.

He knew that Chagan Wuli’s character was always deep and unpredictable, and his regretful words at this moment must have a deeper meaning. He did not dare to hesitate for a moment, and immediately bowed and said, “I obey your command.”

The two men walked out of the tent one after the other. The morning light outside the tent had already spread all over the earth, and the dew on the grassland was sparkling with crystal light under the sunlight.

In the distant sky, the sun is rising slowly, and the golden light gradually dispels the haze of the night, enveloping the entire earth in a warm light.

Chagan Uli stood on a high place, with his hands behind his back, gazing deeply at the rising sun in front of him, his expression revealing a hint of nostalgia and melancholy.

His figure appeared particularly tall and lonely in the morning light, like a weathered lion recalling some unknown past.

“General Huyan…” Chagan Wuli suddenly spoke in a low and slow voice with a hint of emotion, “There is an old saying in the Central Plains, called ‘open your heart to others’, which means to treat others with your heart and sincerity.”

Hu Yanhuan was slightly startled when he heard this, and then he said respectfully: “The Khan is wise, I will keep it in mind and live up to the Khan’s high expectations.”

Chagan Uli smiled slightly, still looking at the rising sun in the distance, and said with a hint of deep meaning: “I have seen your reports these days.

Your loyalty and ability make me feel very happy. Now it seems that I am relieved to hand over the Northern Barbarians to you. “

This sentence was like a heavy stone, suddenly smashing into Hu Yanhuan’s heart, causing ripples in his heart.

His eyes flickered slightly, and he quickly lowered his head to hide the complex emotions in his eyes: “Thank you for your praise, Great Khan. I am just doing my duty.

The Northern Barbarians can be as strong as they are today, all thanks to the great Khan’s wisdom and bravery, and I am only doing my humble part.”

Chagan Uli turned his head and looked at Hu Yanhuan, with a deep smile in his eyes, as if he could see through every fluctuation in his heart.

He slowly withdrew his gaze, and his tone suddenly became a little lighter: “Since you are so loyal to me, I will certainly not treat you unfairly.”

Having said this, he suddenly paused, and cast his gaze towards the rising sun in the distance again, with a meaningful tone: “In that case, I will give you a great gift.”

“A big gift?” Hu Yanhuan was suddenly shocked. Although he tried his best to remain calm, there was a flash of doubt and alertness in his eyes that was difficult to conceal.

He thought quickly in his mind, what exactly is the “gift” that Chagan Wuli mentioned? Is it a test, or some kind of arrangement with hidden murderous intentions?

Although he was full of doubts, Hu Yanhuan still maintained a respectful expression on his face, and his tone was submissive: “The Khan is so kind to me, and I am overwhelmed. I wonder what the great gift you are talking about is…”

Chagan Uli smiled slightly, turned around, put his hands behind his back, and stared at Hu Yanhuan with sharp eyes.

His deep eyes seemed to be able to see through people’s hearts, with an innate majesty and confidence.

His voice was deep and powerful, yet with a hint of teasing: “If I remember correctly, the next step should be to set a trap for Lin Zhongyun, right?”

When Hu Yanhuan heard this, his heart was suddenly shocked, and his eyes flickered slightly. He raised his head, unable to hide his inner shock, but he dared not say more, and could only listen quietly to what Chagan Wuli continued to say.

“I have received your report.”

Chagan Wuli said slowly, with a hint of coldness in his tone, “Hailan Jiabo is an ambitious guy. He doesn’t want to fight the enemy in front of him, but instead wants to fish in troubled waters. He even doesn’t care about his master Hailanhak. What’s the point of keeping such a traitor?”

His voice gradually became low and cold, and there was a hint of murderous intent in his eyes: “Hailanhak may not be able to take action due to personal feelings, but I don’t have so many concerns. Since he is unwilling to clean up the mess, I will do it for him!”

When Hu Yanhuan heard this, a huge wave of emotion suddenly rose in his heart.

He never expected that Chagan Uli would take the initiative to propose to eliminate Hailan Jiabo at this time.

What shocked him even more was that Chagan Wuli’s next words went straight to the core of his plan.

“In this way, the scene will look more realistic?”

Chagan Wuli narrowed his eyes slightly, and his tone was full of meaning. “Only if Lin Zhongyun sees our internal ‘chaos’ will he think he has an opportunity and fall into the trap you set, right?”

This sentence was like a thunderclap, instantly exploding in Hu Yanhuan’s mind.

His eyes suddenly focused, with a look of disbelief. He could never have imagined that Chagan Wuli could see through his plan so accurately, and even offered to do it himself, adding greater realism to the scene.

“Great Khan… Are you saying that you will personally go into battle and clean up Hailan Jiabo?”

Hu Yanhuan’s voice trembled slightly, and his eyes revealed a complex emotion.

He was deeply shocked, with both admiration for Chagan Uli’s courage and vigilance against the sudden change of the situation.

Chagan Wuli laughed, his eyes showing a hint of disdain and pride: “What? Do you think this Khan will just sit back and give orders?
As the Great Khan of the Northern Barbarians, how can I tolerate betrayal from my tribe? Moreover, this is just a play, and since it is a play, it must be performed realistically enough to make Lin Zhongyun fall into the trap completely. “

Hu Yanhuan felt complicated when he heard this. He originally thought that Chagan Uli would have some reservations about his plan, and might even question it. After all, it was a bit unreasonable to let the Khan personally participate in such a political conspiracy.

Hu Yanhuan pondered secretly in his heart, with a complex emotion in his eyes.

He was very clear that Chagan Uli’s move was not only a high recognition of his plan, but also a heavy trust.

However, because of this, his heart became heavier.

Although on the surface the situation seemed to be under control, he knew very well that the situation on the battlefield was changing rapidly and any slight change could lead to total loss.

But Lin Zhongyun is no ordinary person. His prudence and wisdom are hard to fathom.

If Lin Zhongyun saw through their plan and turned to attack Chagan Uli, the consequences would be disastrous.

As far as the current situation of the Northern Barbarians is concerned, even without Hu Yanhuan, there is still a possibility for the Northern Barbarians to reunite.

However, without Chagan Wuli’s prestige, chaos would break out. Therefore, he could not take such a risk.

“The Khan is the backbone of the Northern Barbarians. If anything goes wrong in this plan, I, Hu Yanhuan, will be the eternal sinner of the Northern Barbarians.” Hu Yanhuan said to himself, with a firm look in his eyes, “No matter what, I will never let the Khan take the risk himself!”

But his rebuttal was met with a domineering rejection from Chagan Uli the next second: So far, I am still the Khan of the Northern Barbarians!!!
These words instantly penetrated his defenses and echoed in his mind for a long time.

(End of this chapter)