Chapter 585 When Princess Heqin Becomes the Supreme Empress (11)
But he was not convinced, "We Donghu will not necessarily lose!"
"I never worry about which country wins and which country loses, because no matter who loses or wins, the people of both countries are the only victims."
War is inevitable, but some wars do not need to happen.
Ati was silent for a moment. Indeed, this war took away the food and wealth of all the people in Donghu for the next two years, including the cattle and sheep they relied on for survival, as well as the men who could work on the grassland.
It would be fine if Donghu wins, but what if he loses? What will these people who have lost their food and money do in the next two years?
Ati gritted his teeth and said, "The royal father has sent troops now, what do you think we should do?"
"You take me to Yongguan, I'm going to stop this war."
"Are you alone?"
"Yes, I am alone."
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The Imperial City of Kang State.
Five years ago, Emperor Lin had just experienced the tragic death of his sister. Unexpectedly, when he returned to Kang State, he would be faced with the Shura field where his sons and brothers were competing for the throne.
In the end, his third son won, but just when the third son's enthronement ceremony was about to be held, he came back and caught everyone off guard.
In the end, the enthronement ceremony was over, Emperor Lin was still Emperor Lin, and the third prince was granted the title of King Yi.
Due to the civil strife in the country, Emperor Lin had to temporarily put aside his idea of preparing to attack Donghu immediately and sort out the internal affairs first.
This tidying up lasted five years.
Just after the internal affairs stabilized, he himself fell ill due to overwork.
Who would have thought that at this moment, Donghu would send troops to attack.
People have already been beaten, can Emperor Lin still retreat? Of course he has to fight! He still has to fight even though he is sick.
So Emperor Lin issued an order to mobilize 200,000 troops from various places to Yongguan to fight against Donghu.
The leader of the army was Zhou Lingyi, the great general of Kang State. Five years ago, he led people to the East Hu Palace to rescue Emperor Lin, and he was highly regarded by Emperor Lin because of his merits.
He had watched Emperor Roujia die to save Emperor Lin, and now he could finally avenge Emperor Ji.
Looking at King Donghu in front of the battle, his eyes were full of murderous intent.
The two armies are facing each other and are on the verge of breaking out.
However, at this moment, two fast horses galloped from the rear of the Donghu army.
At the front was Ati. When the Donghu soldiers saw it, they naturally moved to both sides. After a while, Gu Mo and Ati were allowed to come to the front of the formation.
King Donghu turned green when he saw Ati bringing Gu Mo.
"Come here, send the prince and the envoy back to the royal court!"
Gu Mo glanced over. The person who came forward felt the pressure of plane consciousness, and his body trembled and retreated.
Gu Mo looked at King Donghu.
"Your Majesty, I am helping Donghu become stronger, not for you to attack my motherland."
King Donghu said: "The people of Donghu will always remember the envoy's kindness to us, Donghu. However, war between the two countries is inevitable. I can only promise the envoy that as long as your relatives are willing to surrender, I will not harm you."
They get every penny."
"On that day, the king swore to the gods that within fifty years, Donghu would never take the initiative to invade Kang State. But now, in just five years, you have gone back on your word. Is this your credibility as the king of a country?"
King Donghu felt guilty, "That was just a casual remark by me. How can we take it seriously now? I think the envoy should go back quickly. It is not for a woman like you to interfere in such important national affairs."
Gu Mo drove his horse to the center of the formation.
Zhou Lingyi saw Gu Mo at a glance and looked excited.
"Di Ji, are you still alive?"
"General Lao Zhou will remember you, and Roujia will be well."
Because Donghu and Kang Guo had blocked each other for the past five years, Kang Guo had not heard any news about Gu Mo at all.
Now seeing that Gu Mo is still alive, Zhou Lingyi thought of the critically ill Emperor Lin, "If your Majesty knew that Emperor Ji was still alive, he would definitely be overjoyed!"
Then he said: "Don't worry, Emperor Ji, Wei Chen will definitely take you back to Kang State this time!"
After saying that, he was about to order an attack. Gu Mo shouted: "Wait a minute! General Zhou, if Donghu is willing to withdraw his troops and stop invading Kang State, can Kang State also withdraw its troops?"
Zhou Lingyi was stunned and said, "Emperor Ji, Donghu has gone too far to bully others. This time they invaded in a large scale, our officers and soldiers from Kang State have made the determination to die. We will not give up until we reach the royal court of Donghu!"
"What if I hope that Kang Guo can withdraw his troops?"
Zhou Lingyi was silent for a long time, "Emperor Ji, your Majesty needs to make a decision on this matter."
In other words, if Gu Mo can guarantee that the Donghu people will not attack, he can temporarily cease the war and ask the emperor for instructions first.
Gu Mo then looked at King Donghu again.
"The king's oath is still in his ears, but he can go back on his word. Obviously he is not afraid of heaven's punishment. However, the king is not afraid. As a fraternal princess, I not only failed to stop the war between the two countries, but instead gave the king the capital to send troops south. I am ashamed of it.
The people of Kang State have long been embarrassed to see their compatriots in their homeland. If today's battle must be fought, then Donghu's iron hooves, please step over my body!"
Gu Mo took out the short knife that Ati had given her and put it on her neck.
King Donghu was startled and said, "Messenger, don't do this nonsense!"
Just kidding, Gu Mo's past five years have not been in vain. Now her status in the hearts of Donghu people is second only to Donghu's totem.
Donghu is internally divided, and not everyone respects King Donghu.
But everyone worshiped and respected Gu Mo.
If Gu Mo really dies here today, all the soldiers present will become sinners.
They all put down their weapons, knelt on the ground, held one hand in front of their chests and saluted Gu Mo.
When the soldiers of Kang State saw this scene, they were also shocked.
Who would have thought that their Emperor Ji was so capable that she would have such prestige in Donghu?
At this moment, when they looked at the Donghu people kneeling on the ground, they had the urge to dismount and kneel down to Gu Mo.
It was quiet for a while before the battle. Ati saw that the knife was still on Gu Mo's neck, and his heart was lifted.
"Father, the people of Donghu now have food and clothing. This battle is not inevitable. Please give the order to withdraw the troops!"
Seeing that King Donghu was still hesitating, he was extremely anxious.
"Father, she is really capable of doing this! Do you really want to watch her blood splatter in front of the formation, causing the anger of the Kang people and the civil strife of Donghu?!"
King Donghu closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, he asked Gu Mo.
"I have angered Kang Guo. Even if I want to retreat, can Kang Guo retreat?"
"I can convince Kang Guo."
Gu Mo said: "The people of Donghu have lived on the grasslands for generations. War cannot bring them more benefits. What the king wants can not only be achieved through war. Peaceful means can also be used. As long as
If you are willing to withdraw your troops, I am willing to be the envoy of the two countries and mediate relations so that the two countries can have friendly exchanges."
After Gu Mo finished speaking, Donghu's soldiers had already started shouting.
The morale of the army was shaken, and King Donghu knew that he had no other choice.
