The empress sat on the phoenix chair in the Daming Palace, and Di Waner stood beside her to serve her.
Emperor Yuwei, Emperor Xingwan, Wang Wei, the Minister of War, and Duan, the Minister of Household Affairs... A group of civil servants were standing in the hall.
The only difference is that Sun Yun, the old Duke of Zhuguo, is also here today, sitting on the Taishi chair on the side.
"Go to court!"
Di Waner shouted, and everyone stood in awe.
The empress sat on the phoenix chair and spoke slowly:
"My dear friends, today's court discussion is still about the war between Zhenguo Temple, Linjiang City and Caishi City."
"After King Wu attacked Zhenguo Temple, Nanliang invaded Linjiang City and Caishi City in order to contain the Zhou army."
"I know that you are quite critical of King Wu's battle to destroy Xixia. You think that Zhou Dynasty is surrounded by enemies on both sides and is powerless."
"Then let's discuss it again. What do you think we should do?"
After the empress finished speaking, all the ministers in the hall discussed for a while. Wang Wei, the Minister of the Ministry of War, finally stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I am responsible for the affairs of the Ministry of War. At this critical moment, I have to say something."
The empress nodded slightly, and the others looked at Wang Wei.
When Long Chen went to war, Wang Wei's opposition was the fiercest. He strongly opposed it at the last court meeting.
"We have been ordered to mobilize the military resources and military supplies of the Great Zhou Dynasty. After all calculations, we have found that the national strength of the Great Zhou Dynasty is not enough to support a war between the two sides."
"Xixia and Zhou are both powerful countries, and Nanliang is even more powerful. King Wu insists on going his own way. If the two fronts start a war, he will only be burned."
Many ministers in the court agreed with Wang Wei's words.
They were not dissatisfied with Long Chen, they did believe that the national strength of the Great Zhou Dynasty was not enough to launch a war to destroy the country.
"How can it be so easy to destroy Xixia? There are at least 300,000 Xixia iron kites."
"Otherwise, King Wu killed 90,000 enemies and captured 80,000 prisoners in the first battle of Zhenguo Temple, and Xixia's vitality was severely damaged."
"Zhenguo Temple is mostly composed of monk soldiers. Besides, who knows how many King Wu killed."
The battle report of the Battle of Zhenguo Temple has been sent long ago, and everyone knows about it.
Everyone was happy at first, but soon the battle report from Linjiang City also arrived.
Qiu Kuohai and five generals, Hu Feiyang, Xue Ze, Tong Yuan, and Liu Feibai, stormed Linjiang City and Caishi City. An all-out war broke out in the south, and the fighting was very fierce.
At this time, everyone was panicking and felt like they couldn't hold on any longer.
The empress felt quite unhappy when she saw that there were still many criticisms in the court.
Long Chen captured Zhenguo Temple in the west, opened the gate to Xixia, and marched straight in.
At this time, there were many voices of opposition in the DPRK.
The empress looked at Gongsun Yun and asked, "Old Zhuguo, what do you think?"
Everyone looked at Gongsun Yun.
Gongsun Yun sat on the Grand Master's chair, bowed his hands in salute, and said: "Your Majesty, gentlemen, I think that King Wu's capture of Zhenguo Temple is already a great victory. The gate of Xixia has been opened, so it is time to take advantage of the victory to attack."
"Linjiang City and Caishi City have been reinforced over the years. Although the battle is fierce, there should be no problem in defending them."
"The attack on Nanliang is just to coordinate with Xixia and contain our troops of the Zhou Dynasty."
"As long as King Wu wins a great victory in the west, Nanliang will inevitably retreat and the crisis will be resolved."
"As for the issue of insufficient troops, there are not too many good troops. The Long Family Army has been training at Yufo Pass for many years. Two hundred thousand soldiers are enough to pacify Xixia."
After Gongsun Yun's words, the empress nodded slightly in agreement.
Wang Wei, the Minister of War, objected: "Lao Zhuguo has been in Xixia for hundreds of years. No matter how elite the Long family's army is, it is impossible for one to fight against ten."
"With three hundred thousand Xixia Iron Kites, plus the mobilized troops and horses, there is at least one million troops. How can the Long Family Army defeat the enemy?"
Gongsun Yun said: "In the battle at Zhenguo Temple, the Long family's army was one against ten."
Wang Wei shook his head and said: "That was a surprise attack. If it were a head-on battle, the Long family army would be defeated!"
Xu Ming, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, turned pale when he heard this. He pointed at Wang Wei and said: "Wang Shangshu, what are you talking about! What does it mean that you will lose in a head-on battle? The Long family army has been fighting for several years, and they will win every battle!"
Wang Wei sneered and said: "Xu Shangshu, you are the Shangshu of the Great Zhou Dynasty, don't form cliques for personal gain!"
Xu Ming became even more angry and scolded: "Wang Shangshu, at this important juncture, you must not avenge your private vengeance!"
Xu Ming was once Long Chen's subordinate, so Wang Wei said that Xu Ming formed a clique for personal gain.
Wang Wei and Long Chen had a conflict, so Xu Ming said that Wang Wei was seeking revenge.
The two had a fierce quarrel in the court, and other ministers tried to persuade them to make peace.
Wang Wei said angrily: "Your Majesty, I have heard that Shi Le has personally raised an army and led the national army and generals to attack Yangcheng. A fierce battle is inevitable."
"Wei Chen suggested that King Wu withdraw from the Zhenguo Temple and return to Fang Jade Buddha Pass, and then accept it as soon as possible."
Many of the other ministers were in favor and thought that Long Chen had already taken advantage of this battle and should give up as soon as possible.
The empress watched the ministers arguing endlessly and turned to look at Di Waner.
Di Waner understood and stepped forward with a battle report, saying, "My lords, King Wu's battle report arrived last night."
"Shi Le led five generals, Kong Ji, Shi Haoran, Fu Yong, Xin Kong and Xin Jing from Zhaoti Temple, to march personally, and 400,000 troops arrived at Zhenguo Temple."
"Shi Le personally led the generals to challenge, and King Wu led the generals to fight in front of the formation. They killed Xin Kong and Xin Jing on the spot. General Fu Yong of the Cavalry was killed and Kong Ji. Shi Haoran was seriously injured and has been sent back to Xingqing City."
Long Chen's battle report was sent to Fengming Palace last night, but the empress didn't tell everyone. She only told them at the meeting today.
The expressions of the ministers changed when they heard this. They felt very strange. How did Long Chen do it?
In fact, there have always been rumors in the government and the public that Zhang Qian and the other five are just Long Chen's playthings and cannot be considered generals at all.
Unexpectedly, Long Chen actually led five female generals to a complete victory.
"Your Majesty...could this be false?"
Even Baili Bing, the official minister, found it incredible.
The empress smiled and said, "When did King Wu lie about military affairs?"
Baili Bing nodded and thought so. Who would dare to lie about such a big matter?
The empress said: "There is something I haven't told you. Under the guidance of King Wu, Zhang Qian, Wu Chuchu and Dugu Jiali have broken through to King Wu's realm. Bai Tingting and Wu Xiangyun's breakthrough is just around the corner."
All the ministers suddenly realized that no wonder Long Chen could win. It turned out that Zhang Qian and the others had made a breakthrough.
The Martial Emperor and the King are two completely different realms. The Great Zhou King has many generals who have cultivated their skills, but the Martial Emperor has very few.
"The censor of Zuo Qiandu!"
The empress looked at the team next to her, and everyone turned their heads to look over. Standing there was Li Junjun, the censor of Zuoqiandu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
The deputies from various ministries and departments also came to the court meeting today. Li Junjun, Fang Yu and others were also there, but they stood at the back.
Li Junjun immediately came out and said, "I'm here."
The empress said: "My concubine, Bai Tingting, cut off the head of the Xixia Hussars General Fu Yong with one sword during the battle between generals at the Zhenguo Temple. This is a great achievement. You, the Li family, are great!"
Li Junjun was ecstatic when he heard this, and his eyes filled with excitement, and he worshiped: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The ministers of the DPRK looked at Li Junjun in surprise, feeling extremely envious in their hearts.
Killing the Xixia Hussars General was enough for Li Junjun to live with him for the rest of his life.
Sure enough, there are benefits to following Long Chen.
"Congratulations, Mr. Li."
"A tiger father has no dog daughter."
"Congratulations."
The ministers praised Li Junjun. Li Junjun thanked the ministers and returned to the train to stand. He felt light and airy all over.
Gongsun Yun asked: "Your Majesty, it means that Shi Le is the only one left in Xixia, and there are no generals available?"
The empress nodded slightly and said happily: "Most of the Xixia generals came from Zhaoti Temple and Zhenguo Temple. Now these bald donkeys have been killed by King Wu, Kongji was seriously injured, and there are no more generals in Xixia."
The ministers in the court were overjoyed and praised Long Chen for his greatness.
Gongsun Yun said happily: "It seems that King Wu will return to the court soon."
Wang Wei, the Minister of War, still felt that it was not possible and said: "There are still 400,000 troops in Xixia. Shi Le is good at using troops. I am afraid that King Wu will make a mistake."
Xu Ming, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, sneered: "Wang Wei, do you wish that King Wu would be defeated like a mountain?"
Wang Wei said angrily: "Xu Ming, what do you mean!"
Seeing that the argument was about to start again, at this moment, Yingfeng hurriedly walked in from outside the hall, with an uncontrollable smile on his face.
"Your Majesty, Zhenguo Temple's new battle report has arrived!"
When everyone heard that the new battle report had arrived, they all fell silent. Gongsun Yun stood up slightly, waiting for the battle report to be announced.
