Although war broke out again on the southeastern border at this time, they were still far apart, and the Holy Emperor was in court. Although the people were indignant and worried, it did not cause too much panic.
Compared to the time when the country was in turmoil and the people were panicked and even had to dispatch the imperial army to take over the capital and implement military control to maintain stability, now in Zhongqing City, everything is business as usual and people's livelihood is as usual.
Among the four gates in the capital, apart from the overt and covert presence of spies from the Dong Ji Bureau and Shang Yu's backup office, there wasn't much turbulence or abnormality in the rest.
In front of the gate of Zhongqing City, people coming in and out of the city are constantly coming and going, and everything is in order.
Outside the city, a dusty team suddenly appeared, causing everyone at the city gate to cast curious and inquisitive glances.
This is a very eye-catching team. Everyone in the team is dressed in different styles. There are monks, Tubo people, Tianzhu people, and people from the Western Regions. All of them are gray-headed and disgraced, and many of them have scars on their bodies. They look quite ugly.
Embarrassed look.
Beside the city gate, several knights wearing Yun Kingdom costumes, tall and strong, but with protruding and thin cheekbones, yellow and curly hair, and facial features that are very different from those of Yun Kingdom people, are surrounding the young man at the head, seeming to be waiting for something.
people.
Seeing the arrival of this team, the leader, a young man with a straight nose and handsome features, smiled, drove his horse forward to meet him, and said loudly:
"Master Analu, and everyone, long time no see!"
When everyone in the team saw someone suddenly approaching, they all subconsciously showed vigilance, and all of them had already put their hands on their weapons.
The monks in the team, after seeing the young man's appearance clearly, breathed a long sigh of relief, stopped their companions, then clasped their hands towards the visitor, made a Buddhist salute, and said in a deep voice:
"I've met the Ashina donor!"
Analu, a Buddhist disciple from Tianzhu, also had a smile on his face and bowed solemnly to him.
Buddhist monk Ziming looked at the coming person and the majestic Yun Kingdom Capital Master behind him. His eyes suddenly turned red and he cried:
"It's not easy, it's too not easy... The rivers and lakes are dangerous, and it's easy to cause trouble. I and other people from outside the country have not cultivated enough. After this time, we should return to the temple, practice with concentration, and never set foot in the rivers and lakes again."
As soon as these words came out, all the Buddhist disciples in the team showed expressions of sadness.
Judging from the expressions and looks of all the monks, this journey was indeed not easy.
This rather embarrassed-looking team was the Tianzhu scripture-seeking group organized by Buddhism in order to expand its influence and put on a show. The person who greeted them at the city gate was Ashina Sheer who had arrived in Zhongqing City before them.
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A group of monks had been saved by Ashina Sheer once, so they trusted him and were not defensive at this time. However, the groups of people traveling with them were still very defensive at this time.
Without him, since traveling with this group of monks, it is really hard to guard against such overt and covert attacks. If not for the many people in the world along the way who already regard them as their accomplices, they would have led their respective troops and left alone.
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Ashina Sheer immediately stepped forward and noticed these people's guard against him, so he chuckled and explained:
"I led my subordinates and settled in Yunyuan County. I submitted my credentials and waited until His Majesty issued the imperial edict before setting off for the capital. I thought that Master Analudu had already arrived, but I never thought that only after I came to the capital did I know that it was me.
A little faster!”
Hearing what Ashina Sheer said, Monk Ziming couldn't hold it back. He quickly wiped away his tears and complained:
"What the Khan doesn't know is that this journey is really too difficult! Somehow, it was rumored that Master Analudu was carrying a heavy treasure and wanted to present it to His Majesty. This attracted countless people from all over the world to peep at him, both overtly and secretly.
If it weren’t for the help of my masters and uncles from all over the Buddhist sect, how could I have gotten here safely!"
Hearing this, Ashina Sheer shook his head and said:
"I have also heard rumors in the world. It is said that Master Analudu carries the treasure left by King Piliuli, which contains Tianzhu's peerless martial arts and huge wealth. It has been spread all over the world, and naturally many people are coveting it.
.Your whereabouts have long been known, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to come to greet you in person today..."
Treasures and martial arts are the most coveted. With Dongchang's help, the news soon spread throughout the world. Buddhism is now very popular!
Ashina Sheer lowered his head slightly and said apologetically:
"After I learned about your situation, I wanted to help. However, as a foreign envoy and being in the capital, I inevitably have some constraints and cannot help. Please forgive me!"
If these words were said by others, it would inevitably be an afterthought and a pretense of falsehood. But Ashina Sheer's words were sincere and his face was sincere, so it was obvious that he was truly apologetic.
Everyone also understood that he was a person from a foreign country and would not blame him for being cautious among the capital of Yun Kingdom.
The monks bowed again, saying Amitabha and thanking Ashinasheer for his kindness.
At this time, Monk Ziming just scratched his head, pointed at the group of people behind him, and introduced:
"By the way, there are also these people who came with me all the way. This is..."
Before Monk Ziming's introduction started, someone behind him shouted:
"Tubo talks about Gongren, I have met you!"
The young man who spoke looked the most embarrassed. The seven or eight guards behind him who were carefully guarding him were all injured. Their brows were full of vigilance, a bit like a frightened bird.
At this time, Gongren bowed and looked at Ashina Sheer carefully while talking, still thinking about who this Khan was!
Seeing someone rushing to introduce himself, Monk Ziming wisely closed his mouth.
The remaining two groups also spoke out:
"Wei Chi was victorious in Khotan in the Western Region and met the Khan!"
Yuchi Sheng had the most guards around him, and he was dressed in luxurious and clean clothes. He seemed to have changed his clothes specially. At the same time, the people under him were the most unsuspecting. After hearing the introduction from a group of Buddhist disciples, they all lowered their guard.
The last group of people only numbered twenty or thirty people, but when they were marching and standing, they were most strict and orderly, as if they had been carefully trained.
The leading young man who was serious also bowed his head and said:
"Tiel Department, Qibi Heli, I have met you!"
The four people summoned by the training card [General Gui Tang] have gathered together at this time!
Ashina Sheer looked at the three people in front of him, and they all held their chests and saluted.
There is a tea-horse trade route in Yun State that connects all the countries in the world. It is normal for a few people from other countries to appear, so he doesn't take it to heart.
At this moment, a rapid sound of horse hooves was heard.
I saw the knights in the army coming on horseback, with their flags flying behind them, making them extremely conspicuous.
"Southeast battle report, the military situation is on fire, get out of the way quickly!"
This is an urgent military report from the military!
At this time, the war situation on the southeastern border is at its most tense. It is a matter of national security, so no one dares to obstruct it.
Upon seeing this, the soldiers of the city gate defense camp quickly organized the people to get out of the way and cleared the road. Ashina Sheer and others also retreated to the side.
The war horses did not stop for a moment, and galloped past, heading straight towards the palace. The sound of rapid horse hooves made the people around them feel nervous, and they started talking around.
When Ashina Sheer saw this, he frowned and said in a deep voice:
"Master Analu's arrival is unlucky. Now the three kingdoms suddenly started a war, and there are many things going on in the court. I'm afraid, like me, I won't be able to meet His Majesty the Dayun Kingdom for the time being!"
After Ashina Sheer entered the capital, until now, she has never been summoned by Xiao Cheng.
Hearing this, Analu clasped his hands together, lowered his head and moved his lips slightly, as if he was reciting scriptures.
At this time, Qibi Heli and others, like Ashina Sheer, showed extremely solemn expressions.
The four of them were neither from the Yun Kingdom, nor from the Xia Kingdom, nor from the Li Dynasty. The war between the Three Kingdoms had nothing to do with them.
However, Yun and Xia are the only two major countries that can influence the situation of all countries in the world.
Although this battle cannot completely determine the outcome of the two countries,
But after that, is it the Xia Kingdom that has deep roots and dominates the world? Or is the Yun Kingdom like the rising sun, shining and unstoppable?
In the future, the outcome of this battle will inevitably play a huge factor in who the countries in the world will worship and who they will respect as their suzerain.
The purpose of the four of them coming to Yun Country is also related to this!
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In the palace, Xiao Cheng had just put down the military report in his hand when he heard the report from the eunuch beside him. All the important officials from the court arrived and knelt outside the palace gate.
Xiao Cheng looked at the military report in his hand and chuckled:
"They're all here so soon? Announce it quickly!"
Not long after, a group of courtiers quickly walked into the palace and bowed to Xiao Cheng.
"My lord, please see your Majesty!"
"The response of the ministers is really fast. The military report has just arrived, and you have arrived at the back!" Xiao Cheng said with a smile, and handed the military report to Feng Bao who was standing aside.
Feng Bao understood the idea and immediately took it and handed it to the ministers waiting in the palace.
The old lieutenant Tao Ai quickly took the military newspaper, read it through, and immediately showed an expression of absurdity and disbelief.
He frowned, looked at it several times, and then said after careful consideration:
"Your Majesty, this, this is true... I want to go to the front line to inspect!"
The results and battle conditions reported in this military report were so unbelievable that it was unbelievable. It had already made Tao Ai suspicious!
Xiao Cheng looked at the old lieutenant's expression and chuckled, saying:
"Old Lieutenant, you don't have to be like this. Dongchang Fanzi also reported it. It's absolutely true!"
When Tao Ai heard this, he looked stunned and froze on the spot, looking like he couldn't accept it.
At this time, the courtiers on the side were anxious when they saw this, and quickly took the military report and read it carefully.
After seeing it, everyone looked like Tao Ai, looking in disbelief.
Pingman General Yang Dayan reported that the southeastern victory was great, and the Li Chao East Road Navy was destroyed in one battle. Eighty thousand elite soldiers either died, surrendered, or dispersed. When the Li army was defeated, nearly half of the warships were directly captured.
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The ministers in the court were extremely worried. During this period, the crisis in Shicheng County that had been lingering in their hearts was so easily relieved? It shocked the world that the Li Chao Donglu Navy, which had been advancing so fast, was so destroyed in Nanpan.
On the river.
Such results are beyond their wildest dreams!
After a while, Tao Ai came back to his senses slightly, looked at Xiao Cheng with a look of shock on his face, and said:
"Your Majesty didn't mobilize the army to support you before. Was it because he had already made arrangements before?"
When Xiao Cheng heard this, he smiled and said nothing.
As for arrangements, he only sent Di Qing and Wu Zixu, trusting that they can definitely handle it.
But he didn't expect that by mistake, Yang Dayan would tie Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu to his side to serve...
Seeing Xiao Cheng's appearance, all the courtiers were immediately overjoyed, and they couldn't help but feel awe and respect.
No wonder His Majesty was like this before, it turned out that he was prepared for it.
With this holy emperor in the court, it is fitting that my great clouds will prosper!
Xiao Cheng coughed lightly, his face became solemn, and he said:
"Southeast Nanpanjiang was victorious. Pingman General Yang Dayan had meritorious service. He issued an order and was promoted to General Anton."
"The villain of the Li Dynasty betrayed the peace alliance, rebelled first, and then rebelled. His crimes were unforgivable and repeated. He ordered General Yang Dayan of Andong to lead 50,000 soldiers under his command and immediately set off troops to attack Li. All the ministries in the central court mobilized grain and grass supplies.
Send to Xiushan County camp as soon as possible!"
When the ministers heard this, they quickly bowed and said:
"According to the order!"
Xiao Cheng's voice didn't stop, and then he said in a deep voice:
"The decree is passed that the Xia Kingdom does not care about the difficulties of the people in the southwest. It just sits back and watches the people's distress. It goes against the grain and starts the war. It orders the general of Zhenbei, Cheng Wushi, to collect grain and grass on the spot. He immediately sends troops to invade the Xia Kingdom and relieve the people from hanging upside down!"
Having said this, Xiao Cheng paused slightly, looked at the ministers in the palace, and warned in a deep voice:
"Dear gentlemen, the battle from now on is related to the foundation of our Great Cloud Dingding. We must not be careless!"
All the ministers looked excited, saluted in unison, and said proudly:
"I will keep this in mind and live up to His Majesty's great trust!"
Since Xiao Cheng came to power, he has never concealed his ambition to send troops out of the Central Plains and unify the world.
The king is courteous in both civil and military affairs, and he is full of talents and aspirations. Naturally, all his ministers are inspired and eager to help the king and achieve great achievements that will be recorded in history.
Seeing that the opportunity was right in front of them, the ministers naturally did not dare to be negligent and immediately resigned and went to make arrangements for the operation.
Not long after the ministers left, they heard another young eunuch coming to report and said:
"Your Majesty, Sir Liu Bowen is out of the cabinet and wants to see you!"
When Xiao Cheng heard this, his eyes lit up slightly.
Could it be that this method of national destiny has achieved results?
"Hurry up!" Xiao Cheng said quickly.
After Li Chao and Li Xing obtained this method of condensing national destiny, Xiao Cheng felt that the method of using it was a bit rough.
Therefore, after Liu Bowen became an official, he was directly sent by Xiao Cheng to lead the elite disciples of hundreds of schools of thought who practiced the method of luck to retreat in Yunlou to study the method of regulating the country's fate.
If it hadn't been for the results, I'm afraid he wouldn't have come to the palace today!
In just a moment, Liu Bowen, who was wearing a seventh-grade official uniform, walked quickly into the palace, leaned down and saluted:
"Your Majesty, Liu Bowen, pays homage to your Majesty!"
Xiao Cheng quickly raised his hands to support him and said impatiently:
"No courtesy! Liu Qing came today, but what progress has been made?"
When Liu Bowen heard this, he immediately raised his head and said solemnly:
"Your Majesty, there is indeed progress!"
"Previously, I have achieved something. Last night, there was a huge change in the southeast, and the national movement changed, and suddenly something strange appeared. The power of the underworld was aroused to change the weather and weather. I noticed it, understood it better, and came to report to Your Majesty immediately!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Bowen immediately presented a book and handed it to Xiao Cheng respectfully.
Xiao Cheng didn't wait for the little eunuch to take it, he couldn't wait to get up, quickly took it, and unfolded it.
In the book, it is recorded how to regulate the national destiny, enhance the national destiny, and how to bless the army under his command. With this method, the national destiny can even be used to bless the ministers of the DPRK and China.
When Xiao Cheng saw this, his eyes immediately showed a look of surprise and joy.
Rubbing the book in his hand, Xiao Cheng's heart surged.