Shi Miyuan left Luoyang City anyway. He couldn't even wait for the Shangyuan Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
He suppressed his excitement and felt that he had finally taken the most important first step.
Guo Mo, Guo Mo, no matter how outstanding your martial arts skills are and how many hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers you have under your command, it is a pity that human desires and greed will always be your biggest weakness.
Shi Miyuan is a person in a high position. He deeply understands that once a person reaches that position, he does not want to come down again. All he can think about is protecting his own vested interests.
Or, pursue a higher position.
Shi Mi came all the way to Luoyang, and his only bargaining chip was the desire in Guo Mo's heart. People are not afraid that you have ambitions, but they are afraid that you don't.
Sitting in the carriage returning to Lin'an, the guards who secretly protected him no longer hid, they all appeared one by one, and there were about fifty people crowding around the carriage.
"Sir, judging from your expression, are you satisfied with your trip to Luoyang?"
Shi Gang and Shi Yong were the leaders of these guards. They had followed Shi Miyuan for many years. They were extremely happy to see their master and rarely took the initiative to talk to him.
"Haha, you two boys have been in the prime minister's house for so many years, how come you don't even understand the rules? If you shouldn't ask, don't ask, hahaha——"
Although he was scolding, Shi Miyuan could not see any displeasure.
It was cold in spring, the scenery was desolate, and there was no scenery to speak of along the way, but Shi Miyuan always made people open the curtains of the car.
"Well, let's not talk about anything else. This 'Hero Drunk' is really good, but it's a bit too expensive. A jar of five kilograms costs one hundred taels of silver."
Shi Miyuan also brought two jars of "Hero Drunk" on his carriage. Of course, these were given to him for free.
He has made an agreement with Guo Mo that he will get two hundred jars of "Hero Drunk" from him every month, but in exchange for grain, which is equivalent to one hundred taels of silver, in exchange for five kilograms of "Hero Drunk"
”.
This condition was a happy outcome for both parties. Shi Miyuan had a large number of privately owned fertile fields in the Jiangnan area, with two crops of rice a year. Even he himself did not know how much rice was stored in his warehouse.
All the civil and military officials under his command have left and returned to their respective territories. There are only three people in the small flower hall: Guo Mo, Zhao Rushu and Lao Cheng Ju.
Wu Nantian was on the side responsible for serving tea and water. He was originally going to leave with Guo Jing. There were 5,000 King Yan guards stationed in Zhending Mansion, which was under Zhang Shijie's command.
Just the night before leaving Luoyang, Wu Nantian suddenly came to Guo Mo and expressed his thoughts.
It turned out that Wu Nantian and several fellow apprentices had been training in various military camps in the past few years.
Although, he also tried his best to complete various training projects, whether it was riding and shooting, marksmanship, or troop formation, he could still do it decently.
However, Wu Nantian himself knew very well that when it came to arranging troops and commanding the army, he was not as good as his senior brother Zhang Shijie. He seemed to be a born handsome man, and you could tell that he loved it from the bottom of his heart.
In terms of charging into battle, he is not as good as the third junior brother Hu Yande and the fourth junior brother Haji. These two are destined to be two invincible generals on the battlefield in the future.
But Wu Nantian himself prefers the martial arts of stepping down. He yearns for the freedom of the world more than the military camp.
When Wu Nantian went to find Guo Mo, he was still cautious, fearing that the master would blame him for this, so he expressed his thoughts and continued to apologize.
"Haha, Nantian, what does this mean? Whatever you like, just do it according to your own wishes. As a teacher, why don't you just be obsessed with the world?"
Therefore, there was one less person in the team that set off back to Hebei the next day.
Wu Nantian stayed with his master. He had not forgotten his master's expectations for him, and his eighteenth birthday was not far away.
Since he stayed, Guo Mo naturally had to devote all his efforts to training this apprentice. In addition to supervising him to practice martial arts on a daily basis, he usually discussed matters with Zhao Rushu and Cheng Ju and took him with him most of the time.
"Your Highness, do you mean that the Prime Minister actually wants to encourage you to... compete with the Crown Prince for the throne?"
After listening to Guo Mo talk about his secret conversation with Shi Miyuan, both the resourceful Zhao Rushu and the experienced old Cheng Ju were completely dumbfounded.
Zhao Rushu reacted first, but he still didn't dare to say it too openly. This kind of thing cannot be mentioned in today's official family, so Zhao Rushu had no choice but to talk about competing with the prince for the throne.
"Haha, can't you see this, Old Zhao? This Shi Miyuan obviously wants to support His Highness, and may even promote His Highness's civil and military skills everywhere, but he definitely wants to put His Highness on the fire."
"It's the same old routine, but this time it's Shi Miyuan who ends up personally. I suggest that I write this matter out in detail and submit a copy to the current official, so that he can have an idea."
"One copy was passed to Lao Xue in Lin'an. With him at least he can protect the overall situation. This group of people has limited energy no matter how hard they work."
"Lin'an City is impregnable. Most of the 'Imperial City Division' is in the hands of the Four Heroes of the South. Most of the imperial troops guarding Lin'an are from the 'Dun Wu Army'. Where can I be afraid of him?"
Old Cheng Ju was full of confidence and even felt that dealing with Shi Miyuan in this way was a bit overwhelming.
Old Cheng Ju also found a place, which was just one street away from Prince Yan's Mansion. There was a courtyard with three entrances, which was more than enough to house a hundred or ten people. It served as the official office of the Ministry of Rites in Luoyang City.
But now there is only one commander, Cheng Guanggan, and his troops will probably have to wait until the first month of the year to arrive at their posts.
Inspired by Lao Cheng, Zhao Rushu built a courtyard directly next to his Ministry of Rites and hung up the sign of the Ministry of Punishments.
He is the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, but he has not returned to Lin'an in the past few years, so he only holds this title for nothing.
This time the name of the Ministry of Punishment was put up, and a dozen cadres were selected from several imperial examinations and local officials, and a temporary Ministry of Punishment was established.
After all, Guo Mo has regained more and more territory in the past few years. It is impossible for any cases that occur on these territories to be sent to the Criminal Department of Lin'an.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! In the past, we could only rely on the state capitals in various places to handle matters on their own. Later, there were three major economic and strategic pacification envoys who were able to handle matters in each region in a centralized manner.
Now, Luoyang City also has a criminal department, which is naturally more standardized.
Prince Yan's Mansion itself is a small court, and Zhao Rushu has many roles. Even now, he is in charge of the selection and assessment of personnel, the raising and distribution of money and food, and the handling of major cases.
Even though he worked for the three departments of the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry of Household Affairs, he also had to take charge of all matters of Prince Yan's palace.
Meng Gong has taken over the Ministry of War, and now Cheng Ju's Ministry of Rites is responsible for more diplomatic matters, and foreign trade is also under his control.
As for the Ministry of Industry, there is not much infrastructure, and all the state governments arrange it themselves. If there are any public affairs, they are always delegated to Feng Mofeng of the workshop.
"Nanshan Woodcutter" Nan Xiren has returned to Lin'an. Guo Mo needs someone who can make him feel at ease, looking at the gods and ghosts in the large stalls in Lin'an.
The matter between him and Jin Yufeng was settled verbally with the joint efforts of Guo Mo and Feng Heng.
As for when to get married, Jin Yufeng wanted to get Master's consent, but Nan Xiren was concerned about Guo Mo's important matters.
The two of them both meant something to each other. Maybe they felt that everything happened a little too fast, and they both wanted to think about it carefully.
With the end of the Lantern Festival, the atmosphere of the New Year has finally faded away.
Prince Yan's Mansion has also returned to normal. He has two wives, but Guo Mo has a headache. He often doesn't know which courtyard to go to.
Fortunately, neither Huang Rong nor Li Mochou had any arguments in this regard. They even kept urging Guo Mo to go to the other party's place. Guo Mo fell asleep directly in the study several times.
Although he had two wives and several people who stayed in Prince Yan's palace to practice martial arts, it was little Guo Xiang who accompanied Guo Mo the most.
This little girl has a special affinity with Guo Mo. No matter what she does, she is the best in Guo Mo's eyes. Little Guo Xiang spends all day with her father and hears all kinds of stories from her father.
Guo Mo also told a lot of nonsense, especially the story of Journey to the West, which he told early. What child can't like this kind of story about gods and ghosts?
Study, teach skills, accompany your wife, take care of your children, or listen to the information Zhao Rushu has compiled from various places.
In March, Guo Mo also took his little Guo Xiang with him to participate in the "Spring Plowing" ceremony held outside Luoyang City.
March passed, and Huang Rong was more than six months pregnant, and her body slowly began to become heavier. However, little Guo Xiang followed her mother curiously every day, constantly asking whether she would be her younger brother or younger sister.
As soon as mid-April arrived, Prince Yan's Mansion became busy again, this time preparing for His Royal Highness Prince Yan to marry the "Princess Yincheng" of Xixia on the eighth day of May.
Only now did Guo Mo know that the "Princess Yincheng" who married him this time was not the daughter of Xixia King Li Dewang, but the daughter of the Supreme Emperor Li Zunxu, who was the eldest princess of Xixia.
In this way, Guo Mo felt better, otherwise he would have been a generation shorter.
The latest news from Zhongxing Mansion is that Li Sui, the nephew of King Li Dewang of Xixia, will come to Luoyang as the ambassador to send his bride.
Guo Mo also knew Li Sui. In another time and space, he was the last emperor in the history of Xixia.
Because after the death of King Li Dewang of Xixia, his son was still young and Xixia was in turmoil, so he elected Li Dewang's nephew Li Sui as the new king of Xia.
Unfortunately, when the Mongolian army besieged Zhongxingfu, the capital of Xixia, Li Sui held on for half a year, but the food in the city ran out and a large number of soldiers and civilians fell ill.
There was another strong earthquake, which destroyed all the palaces in the city. He had to offer the Mongols his ancestral golden Buddha and gold and silver treasures to ask for surrender. After Li Sui surrendered, he was also brutally killed by the Mongols.
In order to avoid the fate of Zhongxing Prefecture being massacred, the Mongolian military general Cha Han personally entered the city to appease the soldiers and civilians in the city. Zhongxing Prefecture was preserved, but Xixia was officially destroyed.
Guo Mo didn't expect that this Li Sui would still be revealed and would become his messenger?
Because Huang Rong was already pregnant with Liujia, the matters handled by Prince Yan's Palace naturally fell on Li Mochou.
This concubine of King Yan, who had only been married for more than three months, was already busy marrying another new concubine.
Fortunately, Jin Yufeng is here, and she grew up in Xixia. Many unique elements of Xixia were added to the decoration of the bride's house, so that "Princess Yincheng" can feel like home.
It's almost the end of April. Both Hebei's "Jingnan Army" and Xixia's "Dunwu Army" have been carefully preparing for war for a month, but there has been no movement from the other side.
Don’t the Mongols plan to go south this year?
On this day, Guo Mo was taking little Guo Xiang to supervise several people to practice martial arts in the martial arts field.
After the weather got warmer, everyone changed the martial arts practice place to an open-air venue again, and the "Dunwu Hall" used during the winter became Xiao Longnu's exclusive practice room.
Xiao Longnu, who is one year older, still has a cold personality. There are not many people in Prince Yan's palace who can take the initiative to say hello to her.
Just the more than a year since I left the ancient tomb, and the changes in my diet and living environment, have gradually turned my originally pale face into a rosy complexion.
When she was with Xiao Guoxiang, Xiao Longnu would occasionally show a rare smile.
When spring came, Xiao Longnu actually started to teach Xiao Guo Xiang how to catch sparrows.
At first, Guo Mo didn't pay much attention. There were only two little girls in Hefu, so let them do whatever they wanted.
Unexpectedly, in the past month or so, little Guo Xiang was able to catch eight sparrows in one go. She had a great time controlling these eight sparrows between her two little hands.
"Mo Chou, has Xiang'er learned the 'Network of Heaven and Earth'?"
When Guo Mo saw it with his own eyes, he was stunned and couldn't believe it.
Little Guo Xiang was less than five years old, so Guo Mo didn't formally teach her martial arts. Little Guo Xiang only learned some basic routines and memorized some formulas.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! But what she is seeing is obviously real martial arts. If she had not practiced it well, she would not have been able to control eight little sparrows so easily.
"It is indeed the Tomb Sect's 'Tian Luo Di Net'. It can control eight little sparrows at the same time. Xiang'er can be considered an introduction to this kung fu."
Li Mochou saw it and was very surprised.
Back then, when she entered the ancient tomb, her master naturally taught her this kung fu. At that time, Li Mochou was already fifteen or sixteen years old, and she had been practicing kung fu for several years.
It took her more than three months to learn this "magic net" and be able to control eight little sparrows at the same time like little Guo Xiang does now.
Guo Mo's martial arts practice has never been looked at with ordinary people's eyes. Who would have thought that Xiang'er, a five-year-old girl, would be so incredible?
"Xian'er, come to daddy—"
Guo Mo waved over little Guo Xiang. The little girl was sweating profusely from playing. Li Mochou stepped forward, took out her brocade handkerchief, and wiped her dry lovingly.
"Dad, Sister Long taught me how to catch sparrows. At first I couldn't catch any sparrows, but later I was able to catch them, but I always hurt them."
"Now, I can finally play with eight little sparrows at the same time. Sister Long is even more powerful. She can play with more little sparrows. Xiang'er has to work harder to do it."
This little girl had no idea that she was already practicing her body skills, but she thought she was just playing.
Guo Mo pulled little Guo Xiang closer, secretly inputting a trace of "Xian Zhen Qi" into her body, and slowly circulated it for a week.
The results obtained confirmed Guo Mo's conjecture. The trace of "innate true energy" he had left in little Guo Xiang's body had invisibly grown stronger.
However, what Xiao Guoxiang generated by herself was just ordinary true energy. Although it was merged with the original "innate true energy", it lowered the level of "innate true energy".
"Xiao Xiang'er is so awesome, then you should learn to catch little sparrows from your sister Long, and try to catch as many sparrows as your sister Long."
Xiao Guoxiang still stubbornly called Xiao Longnu "sister". Xiao Guoxiang was young and ignorant, and Xiao Longnu was not familiar with the world. They both thought it was a good call.
It's hard for others to say anything. Maybe in a few years, when both of them have grown up, things will change.
"Mo Chou, Rong'er is pregnant now, and Xiang'er is studying and literacy with her mother-in-law. Please take the time to explain to her the locations of acupuncture points and veins all over the body one by one."
"Now she has produced a small amount of internal energy in her body, but she is still young after all. Let's lay a solid foundation for her in all aspects this year, and then we can officially teach her martial arts after she is six years old."
Guo Mo could feel that his daughter was probably a phenomenal martial arts prodigy, perhaps even better than Guo Xiang from another time and space.
Seeing little Guo Xiang, Guo Mo thought of Yang Guo who was far away on Peach Blossom Island. Listening to the descriptions of his mother-in-law Feng Heng and Senior Sister Jin, it seemed that this boy had behaved differently last year.
It seems that little Yang Guo is also a talented person, but he cannot let it be delayed in his own hands.
Yang Guo is seven years old, Guo Ping is one year older than him, and his son Zhao Simo, whom he has never met, is also six years old. Although they have a second master to take care of them on Peach Blossom Island, Guo Mo is still a little worried.
However, even if his old father-in-law "Dongxie" Huang Yaoshi is willing to teach them, I don't know if he can teach such a young child?
"Master, there is an urgent military report from the 'Dunwu Army'. The visitor has been brought to the front yard. Zhao Changshi and Cheng Sima please come over as soon as possible -"
Just as Guo Mo's thoughts flew to Peach Blossom Island, Wu Nantian ran in from the outside, looking like something big had happened.
"Mo Chou, just keep an eye on Xiang'er. I'll come as soon as I go."
Guo Mo left little Guo Xiang in the care of Li Mochou and followed Wu Nantian to the front yard.
"Nantian, didn't Zhao Changshi say what happened?"
While walking towards the front yard, Guo Mo started to ask Wu Nantian.
"Master and disciples don't know very well, but I heard that as soon as the visitor entered the gate of Prince Yan's Mansion, the horse he was riding fell to the ground and died. He died of exhaustion. This shows that the matter is extremely urgent."
In a short time, Wu Nantian took Guo Mo to the "Hall of Heroes" in the front yard. Zhao Rushu and Cheng Ju were already waiting there, and there was a sergeant sitting on the chair next to them.
Zhao Rushu and Cheng Jue were both standing, but the low-ranking captain was leaning on his chair. His body was covered in dust. He had just drank two large bowls of warm water and his breath had not completely calmed down.
"Your Highness——"
"Your Highness, the last general of the 'Dunwu Army' Meng Ying meets His Highness the King of Yan——"
Hearing the two big bosses from Prince Yan's Mansion calling "Your Highness" to Guo Mo who came in, the visitor knew that His Highness Prince Yan had arrived and struggled to get up to pay tribute to Guo Mo.
"Sit down quickly, you haven't stopped all the way, right? Nantian, go to the small kitchen to make some ginseng porridge quickly, and take Colonel Meng to eat it later."
"Just now you said your name is Meng Ying? Are you the brother of Meng Gong, the commander of the Dunwu Army?"
Guo Mo remembers that Meng Gong was like a brother among ten people. Meng Gong was on the fourth line and was brought into the "loyal and shun army" by their father Meng Zongzheng when they were young.
It's just that Meng Gong was so outstanding that he overshadowed the others.
"Your Highness has a keen eye. That is my fourth brother. I am the seventh eldest in the Meng family. This time, on orders from Meng Dutong, I have come to Luoyang to deliver urgent military information."
As Meng Ying spoke, she took out something from her arms. It was wrapped in a layer of oil paper, and the surface was soaked with sweat. When she opened the oil paper, there was a roll of hemp-colored silk inside.
Guo Mo took the silk cloth and spread it out. It was densely covered with fly-headed small regular script.
Something happened in Xixia, to be precise, something happened in Zhongxing City.
Seeing that the date had already happened seven days ago, Temmu's troops, who had been resting in "Shazhou" for several months, suddenly sent out troops and actually attacked the neighboring city of "Guazhou" at night.
Xixia's only 110,000 troops guarded the last few big cities, and "Guazhou" was already at the forefront. Xixia King Li Dewang sent a clan veteran to guard it, and directly allocated him 50,000 elite soldiers.
Unexpectedly, due to a night attack by Brother Tiemu, the gate of "Guazhou" was lost just after daybreak.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! The veteran Xixia clan member who was guarding the city was shot dead on the spot. When the city was broken, half of the Xixia army opened the east gate and retreated, and some actually fled in all directions.
, nearly 20,000 people were killed.
It was easy to occupy the city of "Guazhou". Brother Tiemu did not attack the residents of the city. Instead, he released hundreds of captured Xixia officials and soldiers after some brainwashing.
What Brother Timu has to do now is no longer to kill many enemies, but to make them deeply remember their fear of the Mongols in their hearts, and spread it to more Xixia people, so that the entire Xixia
Trembling under the Mongolian cavalry.
After Borshu led his army to Xixia, Brother Timu concentrated all his nearly 30,000 cavalry in the western part of Xixia.
Now that the two western cities, "Shazhou" and "Guazhou" are in his hands, the next step is to attack "Suzhou", then "Ganzhou", "Xiliangzhou", and then Xixia
Zhongxingfu, the capital of the country.
However, Brother Tiemu, who hit the target with one strike, was not in a hurry to attack "Suzhou". He knew very well how many troops Xixia had and how they were roughly deployed.
In this battle, another 20,000 Xixia troops were wiped out, and after excluding those who fled, there were only 80,000 Xixia troops left at most.
And there are only 40,000 people stationed in one Zhongxing Prefecture, so the remaining "Suzhou", "Ganzhou" and "Xiliangzhou" only have an average of more than 10,000 people stationed there.
This also includes the more than 20,000 Xixia defeated troops who had just escaped from "Guazhou". The defeated army's generals were beyond words of courage.
Brother Tiemu was waiting, waiting for the more than 20,000 defeated troops to spread the news that they were quickly defeated, and waiting for the hundreds of Xixia officials and soldiers who had been brainwashed by them to publicize it for them.
The most important thing is that Brother Tiemu received a military report from Borshu, asking him to wait for good news from Zhongxing Mansion after taking "Guazhou".
good news?
Brother Temu didn't understand what Borshu meant, but he still acted in accordance with Borshu's military orders.
Even though he was Temujin's biological brother, Borshu was already the number one general in the Mongolian army even when Temujin was still alive.
Out of respect and trust for Borshu, Timu did not continue to march eastward, but it did not prevent him from constantly sending scouts to inquire for information.
Sure enough, the news from Guazhou reached Zhongxing Prefecture four days later. Of course, Suzhou, Ganzhou and Xiliang Prefecture along the way had already spread this news, which depressed the entire Xixia.
The three cities along the way, except for Xiliang Prefecture, which is slightly larger in size and about the same size as Guazhou, and Suzhou and Ganzhou, are about the size of a county in the Song Dynasty.
In other words, once Guazhou is lost, the only thing left with defensive value before reaching Zhongxingfu, the capital of Xixia, is Xiliang Prefecture.
However, if 50,000 troops were stationed in Guazhou, they could destroy the city in half a day. Can Xiliang Prefecture be able to defend it?
Where can we find another 50,000 troops?
Time passed day by day. Brother Tiemu was stationed in Guazhou and did not move eastward, but it did not prevent wealthy households in other places from taking the opportunity to leave.
Some people took their families and went eastward into Zhongxing Prefecture, while more people went directly south and fled to Yinzhou, and some even entered Yan'an Prefecture in the Song Dynasty.
Among those who escaped were not only wealthy households in the city, but also soldiers on duty.
When the officers guarding the city noticed, they found that one-third of the defenders had already fled, carrying their horses and weapons.
As a result, people in Suzhou and Ganzhou are even more frightened. On the way east from these two states, people migrating with their families can be seen everywhere.
Zhongxing Mansion, Haowang Palace.
"Your Majesty, please think of a way. According to the latest military reports, the combined garrison forces in Suzhou and Ganzhou are less than 10,000. Xiliang Prefecture still has 20,000 troops, but it is a pity that there are no generals to guard it."
The person who reported in front of the King of Xixia was Tuoba Hong, the current actual controller of "Yipin Tang" and Li Dewang's closest person.
"Haha, then apart from Zhongxing Mansion, there are only less than 30,000 horses left in Xixia. An army of 50,000 cannot hold Guazhou, and with less than 30,000 fearful men, how can they stop the Mongolian cavalry?"
At this time, Li Dewang still looks as confident and high-spirited as when he first took office?
"Your Majesty, 'Princess Yincheng' wants to see you——"
At this moment, a waiter came in and reported.
As soon as he finished speaking, a woman walked in from outside, wearing a bright red dress, a sword hanging from her waist, and a red veil.
"Royal sister, are you okay?"
Tuoba Hong frowned when he saw the person coming without announcing it. Is this person the legendary "Princess of Silver City"? It seems that her skills are not inferior to mine.
Li Dewang didn't notice this detail. Let alone such a sensitive moment like this, even in normal times, he wouldn't mind if his imperial sister walked around the palace casually.
"Your Majesty, I heard that the Mongols captured Guazhou. People in the other three states are now in panic. How many people are fleeing?"
The visitor stared at Li Dewang on the throne, waiting for his answer.
"My dear sister, originally I wanted to marry you off in a glamorous way, but now it seems that I have more than enough ambition but not enough energy."
"You happened to be here too. Even if my little brother says goodbye to you, prepare yourself and go to Luoyang to find His Highness King Yan. We have an engagement, and I hope His Highness King Yan will not break his promise to the world if he comes."
Not to mention, at this juncture, Li Dewang still thought of letting "Princess Yincheng" leave on her own. This kind of kindness is really rare.
"Why did the king say such a thing? Yincheng is originally from Xixia. He was born in Xixia and grew up in Xixia. Now she is the 'Princess of Yincheng' of Xixia. Do you have to escape on your own when you see Xixia in trouble?
"
"Your Majesty, if it is convenient, could you tell me what the situation is like in front of the army now?"
"this......"
Seeing "Princess Yincheng" insisting again and again, King Li Dewang of Xixia was also a little moved.
"Royal sister, this is the latest military report. Take it and read it -"
Li Dewang handed the military report that Tuoba Hong had just given him to "Princess Yincheng".
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Your Majesty, please excuse Yincheng's blunt statement. Now we can only withdraw all the remaining soldiers and horses from Suzhou and Ganzhou to Xiliangzhou, and then send a trusted general to occupy the city.
And keep it."
"As long as we take strict precautions, the nearly 30,000 Xixia soldiers can resist the Mongols for at least a few days."
"At the same time, quickly ask for help from Yinzhou's Dunwu Army and Kangcheng's Wanyan Kang tribe. I believe they are not willing to see Xixia destroyed in the hands of the Mongols."
"Even Xiliang Prefecture cannot be defended. At least there are 40,000 Xixia warriors from Zhongxing Prefecture. The king can always hold on until the two reinforcements arrive."
I have to say that the plan proposed by this "Princess of Silver City" can definitely be tried. Although it may not really work, it is better than sitting here and doing nothing.
"Hey, the imperial sister is indeed as good as any other woman. No wonder she is favored by the Supreme Emperor and Princess Murong. However, even if we can gather 30,000 troops in Xiliang Province, we can't find any useful generals."
A thousand armies are easy to get, but a general is hard to find. If an army has no generals, what can an army do?
Li Dewang understands this truth, so why doesn’t “Princess Yincheng” understand it?
"Your Majesty, if Yincheng can be trusted, Yincheng is willing to go to Xiliang Prefecture to guard it on your behalf -"
"Princess Yincheng" thought again and again, her almond-shaped eyes widened, and said decisively.
"What? It can't be like this! My dear sister, how can military and national affairs be trivial? If you have three advantages and two disadvantages, how do you want me to face the Supreme Emperor and Princess Murong? How do you want to face His Royal Highness King Yan of the Song Dynasty?"
"Imperial sister, if you have such a heart, I will deeply appreciate your love. Your wedding is approaching, so you'd better pack up and go to Luoyang City."
Li Dewang was really moved. He didn't have much contact with "Princess Yincheng" on weekdays, but he didn't expect that such a woman would be willing to come forward in this critical moment.
"Your Majesty, I feel that the strategy adopted by 'Princess Yincheng' is worth trying."
Before "Princess Yincheng" could argue again, Tuoba Hong next to her suddenly spoke.
"Based on her humble position, 'Princess Yincheng' has probably become one of the top masters, right? She is the princess of Great Xia, and the fiancee of His Highness King Yan of the Song Dynasty. With such an identity, it is enough to go to Xiliang Prefecture.
Boost the morale of Daxia soldiers."
"Similarly, even if the Mongols really hit the walls of Xiliang Prefecture, and knowing that His Highness King Yan's concubine is guarding it, Your Majesty, do you think they will not be afraid of three points?"
"The humble position allows me to mobilize eight second-rate masters from the 'Yipin Hall' and deploy four guards to be by the side of 'Princess Yincheng'. Even if the city of Xiliang Prefecture is defeated, it will be easy to escape with their skills."
"At the same time, we will step up contact with reinforcements from Yinzhou and Kangcheng. Maybe the difficulty of Xixia's annihilation will be easily solved."
Li Dewang may have thought that "Princess Yincheng" said something out of anger, but he completely listened to what Tuoba Hong said.
"Your Majesty, let Yincheng go. As long as we can hold on in Xiliang Prefecture for seven more days, the reinforcements from Kangcheng and Yinzhou will be able to arrive at least one place."
Li Dewang looked at Tuoba Hong, and then at the "Princess Yincheng" who asked for a fight.
"Okay, I'll accept Yincheng's kindness. I'll follow what Tuoba Hong said and send four second-rate masters from the 'Yipin Tang' to guard the left and right sides of Yincheng."
"At the same time, you take my brother's tiger talisman with you. With this tiger talisman, you can mobilize all Xixia soldiers and horses, and then bring 10,000 Xixia warriors over from Zhongxing Mansion."
"How can I, the 'Princess Yincheng' of Great Xia, go on a personal expedition without a princess guard?"
Well, this Li Dewang is quite generous. For a princess, he directly sent a guard of 10,000 people.
Reinforcement is like putting out fire. Now that the matter has been settled, there is nothing to hesitate about.
Li Desheng personally found a suitable set of close-fitting fine armor from the palace treasury and asked "Princess Yincheng" to wear it. He also selected 10,000 of the most loyal and brave Xixia soldiers and gave them to "Princess Yincheng" as a bodyguard.
When "Princess Yincheng" led 10,000 troops and horses out of the city to the west, Li Dewang, who was standing on the top of the city to see her off, was filled with emotion.
The scene before him was something he had never expected. Should he thank his father for giving him such a brave and good sister?
Or should we blame the irresponsible emperor who fled to Lin'an to take care of his old age?
Until the 10,000-strong army was no longer visible, Li Dewang still stood at the head of the west city of Zhongxing Mansion, and his most caring bodyguard, Tuoba Hong, also stood on his right side as always.
The strong wind knows the strong grass, and the rough waves know the sincere minister.
While Li Dewang was filled with emotion, he didn't notice that Tuoba Hong behind him had an unnoticed smile on his lips.