Zhao Tong finished speaking.

The second prince's expression when he looked at him unconsciously turned serious again.

Wasn't it Zhao Yun who kept in touch with him next?

But his eldest son is responsible for contacting him?

Doesn't this mean that whether he can rely on Liu Beijun's external force to succeed in his subsequent fight for the throne depends on whether his friendship with Zhao Tong is deep?

As soon as he thought about this, he immediately showed an extremely solemn expression.

"Other than that, I wonder if Brother Suyu is here this time. Is there anything else you need my help with?"

"If so, please come quickly. It's beyond my power and I won't refuse."

Look at the second prince's reaction at this time.

Zhao Tong knew full well that this was his step-by-step strategy that worked.

Now that the other party has heard that he will contact him next.

The look on his face immediately showed a closeness to him, even showing a flattering tone.

After all, the second prince wanted something from others!

As for giving up Liu Bei's side and turning to the more powerful Cao family.

Then he wouldn't dare.

He was afraid that not only would he not be able to win the throne, but that Cao's army would follow suit and wipe out the entire tribe in one fell swoop.

The second prince is still very clear about this.

He would not do anything to lure a wolf into the house.

Liu Beijun is currently a mortal enemy of the Cao family, and is relatively weak in power.

It is most suitable to connect with it.

At least there won't be any sudden annexation.

Regarding Zhao Tong’s arrival.

The second prince thought for a moment and made a guess.

He must have something important to do.

Otherwise, why would we brave the wind and snow, and the heavy snow falling like goose feathers outside, and come here in the ice and snow?

Look at the slight change in the second prince's expression.

Zhao Tong was always watching his words and knew that the strategy was working, so he said softly: "Since the second prince is so forthright, I won't beat around the bush anymore."

"This general is here to ask the prince to borrow a military horse."

"But I wonder if the prince can do it for convenience?"

One word fell.

Zhao Tong also revealed some of his intentions first.

As soon as this statement came out.

The second prince's face suddenly became alert.

Although he longed to have a good relationship with Zhao and his son.

But the matter of borrowing troops is of great importance!

Even if they have a good friendship, he can't agree rashly.

"Hmm? Did something happen to Brother Suyu?"

"Where do we start talking about borrowing troops?"

He thought for a while and slowly asked the reason.

Hearing this, Zhao Tong naturally responded with a chuckle: "Second Prince, you must have heard about it already!"

"This general and his troops are stationed in Qiangdao. Qiangdao is a strategically important town in the northern control of Longxi."

"It is also the border between our army and Cao Bing."

"Now Cao's soldiers want to take advantage of the fact that our army has just arrived and is still not yet firmly established, so that they can lead a large-scale attack to annihilate us."

The voice slowly fell here.

Immediately afterwards, a sweet smile as sweet as honey still appeared on his face. He paused for a moment before speaking, and then said slowly:

"But the second prince must also understand the importance of Qiang Dao to our army!"

"This place is not only the outpost for our army to leave Qishan Mountain and conquer the counties of Liangzhou in the future."

"It is also the barrier to the west of Benxi under the rule of Wudu County."

"If we lose this place, then the whole area to the west of Xiabian will be flat and flat. In the future, Cao's cavalry regiment will be able to attack Wudu and Yinping at any time, making our army unable to defend itself!"

"If the situation is really so bad, there is a high probability that our army will be forced to abandon these two counties and retreat to Hanzhong to set up defenses. At that time, the general would like to communicate with the second prince, with Cao's soldiers in between, but that is not the case

It’s so easy.”

These last words were spoken slowly.

Zhao Tong also deliberately emphasized his tone.

The second prince on one side heard it very clearly!

"what's the situation?"

"The Qiang has lost its way, and the matter is so serious?"

"Can this still affect me?"

As soon as these words came out, the second prince reacted almost instantly.

"Since Qiang Dao is so important to your army, brother Su Yu, please take good care of it?"

Although his heart is now in great ups and downs, he himself is a human being and does not easily reveal his anxiety.

Instead, he still pretended to be understated to hide his inner feelings.

It's like playing chess now.

Both sides are also playing games with each other.

Whichever party shows panic will be taken advantage of by the other party and will be at a disadvantage.

Naturally, the second prince was not willing to easily agree to Zhao Tong's request.

I am still in tit-for-tat with him.

"Yes! Since the Qiang Road was recovered by our army, it will always be the territory of my great Han in the future."

"The so-called whole world is not the king's land."

"On the shore of the land, could it be the king's ministers?"

"Not only the small Qiang Road belongs to the Han, but also the counties of Liangzhou, Guanlong, and every territory in the country should plant the flag of the Han."

The words are over.

Zhao Tongsui also spoke loudly and impassionedly.

It does seem to be quite a feat.

But then, the words changed, but he said with a sad face: "It's just that everything has to be done step by step. The overall strength of our army is still not as good as Cao's army."

"If the Qiang Dao cannot be defended this time."

"Then in order to avoid its sharp edge, our army may have to temporarily abandon Wudu and Yinping."

"And I am also confident that the combat power of the soldiers under my command can compete with Cao's soldiers. It is a pity that the temperature in the north is too cold now."

"The officers and soldiers under my command are all from the south. They are all new here, and they may not be able to adapt to fighting in this ice and snow for a while."

"But Cao Bing is different."

"For the sake of safety, I just decided to come here alone to ask for help from the prince, so that I can send troops to help me and defeat the invading enemy."

"In this way, the Qiang Dao can be preserved, which is beneficial to both you and me."

"And if our soldiers can survive this winter safely, they can also adapt to the severe cold and harsh environment in the north, and they will not be afraid of Cao's soldiers in the future."

This eloquent speech slowly ended.

For a moment, the second prince's face became extremely tense, and his eyes began to think solemnly.

After hearing these words, he immediately felt the seriousness of the matter.

Zhao Tong used these words to bind him.

If you don't send troops to help.

Then Zhao Tong will not be able to compete with Cao's soldiers on his own. Once Qiang Dao is lost, his plan to seize the opportunity to fight for the throne will be ruined.
To be continued...