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The main hall is spacious and bright, with eight red carved dragon pillars supporting the entire hall. The floor is paved with white jade and filled with sandalwood.

Emperor Li Bigo sat on a large golden chair, with courtiers below on both sides, discussing important matters during the morning court.

"Ma Shangshu, how is the war situation in Southern Chu now?" Emperor Li Bi asked loudly.

The relationship between the Southern Chu Kingdom and the Southern Tang Kingdom was bad, and they fought each other every year. This had always been a worry for Emperor Li Bi and made him worry a lot.

"Your Majesty, we have good news ahead. Two days ago, our soldiers fought a beautiful ambush, causing the Chu State to lose a lot of troops. There should be no serious problems on the border in a short time." Ma Shangshu of the Ministry of War immediately came out and replied.

"Okay, that's very good. The Chu State invades our border every year, and this time I can finally dampen its spirit, hahaha, so happy." Emperor Li Bi smiled and was in a good mood, and said: "Everyone, love

Do you have anything else to report?"

"Your Majesty, the so-called internal and external troubles, now that the border has been stabilized, it is time to resolve the internal worries." Ma Shangshu of the Ministry of War continued: "Some time ago, Baiyun City defeated our 100,000 Chiyang Army, which greatly damaged the national prestige of our Southern Tang Kingdom. Now

Let us spare our hands and eradicate this beast to revive the glory of the Southern Tang Dynasty!"

One hundred thousand Chiyang troops attacked Baiyun City and defeated Baiyun Mountain. This incident spread a lot in the Southern Tang Dynasty. It made Baiyun City's prestige rise to the top and spread to all directions.

"Baiyun City?" A cold light flashed across Emperor Li Bi's eyes, his eyes flickered uncertainly, and he fell into deep thought.

"Your Majesty, you can't." Xu Shangshu of the Ministry of Revenue quickly came out and said: "Baiyun City is just a gang organization, not much different from the sects of aristocratic families. I see that they have no intention of fighting for hegemony, so I should focus on appeasing them and let each of them live in peace.

Things. If war is launched rashly, the people may not be able to survive! Moreover, in recent years, the Southern Tang Dynasty has been fighting every year, and the national treasury has been empty——"

"Humph, the treasury is empty, so it is even more important to send troops to attack Baiyun City." Ma Shangshu of the Ministry of War immediately said: "Your Majesty, the world knows that the master of Baiyun City has a treasure of millions of gold coins in his hands. If Baiyun City can be captured, those millions

If gold coins are included in the national treasury, our Southern Tang Kingdom will definitely have a stronger army and stronger horses."

"Ma Shangshu, how can the Lord of Baiyun City be a person like Yi Yu? The entire Baiyun City has been completely built into a copper wall and iron walls, and there are countless thunders. Even General Ouyang Xu led an army of 100,000 to attack Baiyun City and was defeated.

Death. If we attack Baiyun City again, how many troops and horses will we lose? Isn’t this just taking the lives of the soldiers as a trifle?"

"Haha, countless thunders. One thunder costs thousands of gold coins. Sir, how many thunders do you think there can be in Baiyun City? The so-called countless thunders are just an exaggeration.

In my opinion, it was just an excuse for the Chiyang Army to escape the blame for the defeat. Although Ouyang Xu was a strong man in the Xiantian realm, he was just a warrior and did not know how to fight with soldiers. This led to his defeat and death.

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"Well, Hongtian Lei is indeed expensive. When the two armies are fighting, unless necessary, they are not willing to use it."

"I also don't think there are that many thunders. From this point of view, the defeat of the Red Sun Army is probably due to the commander's improper use of troops."

"Master Liu, so it is really possible to capture Baiyun City and obtain millions of gold coins?"

"Maybe it's possible, but the national treasury is empty now, so we need money and food to send troops."

"Haha, that's not easy. Just levy some more taxes."

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"By the way, Baiyun City doesn't seem to have done anything inappropriate. If we go on an expedition, the imperial court sent troops to attack both times. I'm afraid it's morally untenable."

"If the whole world is not the royal land, what reason does the imperial court need to attack Baiyun City?"

"There are so many gangs and sects in the Southern Tang Dynasty. It's no wonder that there are so many gold coin treasures in Baiyun City."

"Master Yan, do you think His Majesty will send troops to go on an expedition?"

"I'm not sure. It depends on the profit and loss. If it's within the acceptable range..."

In the main hall, many civil and military ministers were discussing, some were playing, some were whispering, and the noise started to get louder.

"Quiet!" Emperor Li Bi shouted in a deep voice, his eyes flashed, he paused, and said slowly: "If there are millions of gold coins to fill the national treasury, we in the Southern Tang Dynasty will not worry about the troubles of the Chu Kingdom. In fact, the prince has mentioned it to me before.

The reason for attacking Baiyun City was that we were at war with the Chu State. It would be unfavorable if we started a war on two fronts, so I directly refused. Now that the border has calmed down, we can really consider this matter."

The reason why Emperor Li Bi mentioned the prince was naturally to gain military merit for the prince. After all, he only had one prince.

"Ma Shangshu, how many troops do you think we will need if I send you and the prince to attack Baiyun City?" Emperor Li Bi looked at Ma Shangshu of the Ministry of War and asked in a deep voice.

"One hundred thousand is enough, but to be on the safe side, if your majesty gives me an army of two hundred thousand, I and the prince will definitely be able to conquer Baiyun City." Ma Shangshu of the Ministry of War was overjoyed, paused, and continued: "In addition, I sincerely ask your majesty to allow the national counselor Meng Shuming

Accompany and protect the ministers and the prince, in case the city is destroyed and the remnants of Baiyun City who are highly skilled in martial arts come to assassinate them. If we have the protection of the Imperial Guard, this expedition will be absolutely foolproof."

Following Ma Shangshu's words, all the officials in the palace couldn't help but look at the middle-aged man in white at the top position on the left side of the hall. This man has a tall figure, wears a crown, and has an outstanding temperament.

It was none other than Meng Shuming, the national protector of the Southern Tang Kingdom. His cultivation was unfathomable and he was one of the few powerful people in the Xiantian realm in the Southern Tang Kingdom.

A strong person in the Xiantian realm has a very high status. If he is unwilling to do something, Emperor Li Bi cannot force him to do it.

"Is the Imperial Master willing to go?" Emperor Li Bi couldn't help but ask.

"I must obey your Majesty's orders." Meng Shuming, the national master, bowed slightly and said.

"Good!" Emperor Li Bi showed joy on his face and said loudly: "Master Meng and Ma Hongxiao listen to the order. I now order you to lead an army of twenty...no, three hundred thousand troops and accompany Prince Li Yu to conquer Bai——"

Emperor Li Bizheng was talking when suddenly there was a rush of footsteps outside the hall.

"Your Majesty, something bad is going to happen, something is going to go wrong!"

A member of the Royal Forest Army, sweating profusely, rushed into the hall in a panic, panting heavily and said: "Prince...Prince..."

The ministers in the hall couldn't help but feel startled, and all looked at the imperial guard who rushed into the hall with doubts.

"What's wrong with the prince?" Emperor Li Bi's expression changed, and he shouted sternly: "Hurry up, what's wrong with the prince?"

"Prince..." The imperial guard took a deep breath and said with a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, something bad has happened. The prince... the prince has been killed!"
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