When Zhong Gui attacked Jinling, he asked the cavalry to shoot arrows into the city to shake the hearts of the officials and the people in the city.
The Yufu State followed suit and suggested that Li Zhaoliang incite the military morale of Qingren County. Li Zhaoliang agreed, and the Yufu State sent people to spread rumors in the city that as long as they surrendered, they would be able to return to Jinling and be reinstated.
At the same time, he advised the sergeants to go home and leave Qingren County, and not to fight for ghost fetuses.
The officials in the city were in a precarious situation. After breakfast, they were not sure whether they would be able to have dinner. The person who was eating might fall off at any time.
The soldiers were even worse. They were defeated in every battle and had not enough to eat. The morale of the soldiers in the city was turbulent and rumors spread everywhere.
Yin Shan, Minister of Industry, also wanted to leave Qingren County and return to Jinling City to reunite with his family.
Duan Juncai, Shangshu of the Ministry of Revenue, said: "Leaving here is not easy. We are both weak."
"Besides, the Holy Son and the Emperor are both here. If we make any slight movement, I'm afraid our heads will fall to the ground."
Yin Shan sighed helplessly: "Are we just waiting to die here? The Holy Son kills people without warning, and we will die if we don't escape."
"With this situation, Qingren County will be captured by Long Chen sooner or later. When the time comes."
The ministers in the city felt that the war situation had been decided. Although Gui Tai had many soldiers, he had no generals to use.
Coupled with the lack of food, grass and weapons, the morale of the army is turbulent, and it is bound to be defeated thousands of miles away on the battlefield.
Duan Juncai sighed: "My household department is really in danger. I am responsible for food and grass. Where can I find food and grass?"
"In a few days, I'm afraid the army will run out of food, and by then I will be dead."
Yin Shan knew the situation in Hubu and knew that Duan Juncai could be killed at any time, so he told him about escaping.
"Since it's a dead end, doesn't Duan Shangshu want to give it a try? Maybe there is still a possibility of survival."
Duan Juncai thought for a long time, nodded slowly and said: "This matter must be kept secret. I think the two of us will go out of the city tomorrow to check the ordnance and food supplies. That's when the time comes."
The two were discussing their escape in the room. Li Chengdao came out of the palace and found Liu Feibai.
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Liu Feibai saw that Li Chengdao's clothes were bloody and his face looked bad, so he guessed that he must have been beaten again.
"Long Chen secretly mobilized troops with the intention of attacking Zhangcheng. The Holy Son wants you to lead the troops to defend."
When Liu Feibai heard that he was asked to defend, he worriedly said: "The Holy Son has an order, how dare I disobey it? It's just that I'm not strong enough. If Long Chen attacks, I won't be able to defend it."
This is a fact. If Long Chen attacks forcefully, Liu Feibai will definitely not be able to defend.
Li Chengdao said: "Zhangcheng is not far from here. When the time comes, you only need to stand firm and wait for reinforcements. The Holy Son and I will provide reinforcements."
With this promise, Liu Feibai felt relieved.
The distance between Zhangcheng and Qingren County is indeed not too far, and we only need to be prepared for Long Chen's sneak attack.
Li Chengdao further instructed: "Long Chen likes to sneak attack and kill generals the most. You have to be careful not to be taken advantage of."
Liu Feibai was horrified when he heard that many generals were assassinated by Long Chen.
"I will remember this, thank you, Your Majesty."
Liu Feibai immediately led 300,000 troops to defend Zhangcheng.
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Eastern Zhou Dynasty, capital.
The summer is hot, and the capital is also very hot at this time. Pedestrians on the street hide in the shadows to avoid the scorching sun.
A horse rushed through the street and the messenger hurried into the palace.
The empress's imperial edict was sent to Fengming Palace, while Emperor Yuwei and Emperor Xingwan were handling government affairs.
Di Yuwei picked up the memorial from Dingxi County with a solemn look on his face.
"The drought in Dingxi County continues, and the prefect requested wheat relief."
The harvest in Xixia's hometown this year is very poor, and Eastern Zhou Dynasty has been delivering food for disaster relief.
Emperor Xingwan felt helpless and said: "After annexing Xixia,
, it has always been a burden, and we have given them a lot of food."
Emperor Xingwan hoped that Xixia could deliver food to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, but the result was that the Eastern Zhou Dynasty kept helping Xixia. She felt that it was better not to abandon Xixia.
Emperor Yu said slightly: "You can't say that. With the fall of Xixia, the threat to our west has been lifted. How many soldiers and horses have been saved. We should allocate food and grass every year."
"Long Chen is working in the fields near Zhenguo Temple. The grain harvest there is pretty good and many problems have been solved."
"The biggest problem in Xixia is that it has just experienced a great war, and many of its elites have died in battle, and it will take several years to recover."
Emperor Xingwan rubbed his temples and sighed: "A Xixia is like this. When Nanliang is conquered, I don't know how much disaster relief will be needed."
Emperor Yu said slightly: "No, it's not like that. There is drought and water shortage in Western Xia, but it's different in Southern Liang. I heard that the area occupied by my mother has a great harvest."
Emperor Xingwan said: "That's good. There are so many people in Nanliang, and all the food in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty is not enough for them."
Emperor Yuwei picked up the ink pen and instructed the Ministry of Household Affairs to allocate grain and transport it to Dingxi County.
Emperor Xingwan picked up Donna's memorial and immediately frowned.
"Sister, Donna said that the prefect of Jinsha City has received news that Tang Guolong, the minister of Dali Temple in Western Xia, is in the country of Us."
Di Yuwei was suddenly startled and stood up to take the memorial.
When Long Chen attacked Xixia, Shi Le hoped to seek help from the Uz Kingdom.
However, Long Chen attacked too quickly, and Xixia was already destroyed before the reinforcements from the Wu State arrived.
As for what happened to the Xixia mission, there has been no news.
Not long ago, the prefect of Jinsha City heard from the merchants that he had met Tang Guolong, the minister of Dali Temple in Western Xia Dynasty, in the country of Us. The prefect immediately reported the matter to Donna. Donna felt that the matter was of great importance and immediately reported it to the capital.
"They're not dead."
Di Yuwei also felt a headache. Uzbekistan and Xixia are separated by a desert. Except for a few business travelers who are willing to cross the desert for huge profits, ordinary people will never pass through it.
The Us state also only has contact with Xixia. A few years ago, the Us state delegation visited Xixia and was warmly received by Shi Le.
If Tang Guolong really brings back reinforcements from Uzbekistan, there will be another war.
"The Xixia Kingdom has been destroyed. What can happen to the Wu State? Is it possible to restore the Xixia Kingdom?"
"The Xixia royal family is all dead, who will be the king of Xixia?"
Emperor Xingwan found it unbelievable. If Tang Guolong heard that Xixia was destroyed, he should give up.
In order to prevent the Wu State from interfering, Long Chen deliberately killed all the Xixia clan and eradicated it.
Of course, this also means revenge.
The heads of the four brothers were made into sacrificial vessels and placed in the Demon Suppression Hall. The hatred was so deep that the entire royal family would not be relieved of their hatred.
Di Yu said slightly: "This matter must be reported to Queen Mother, and Long Chen must also be informed."
Emperor Xingwan nodded, this matter is not trivial and must be reported.
"Princess, the Lord has a decree."
He Ningxin walked in from outside and presented the empress' imperial edict to Di Yuwei.
Di Yuwei immediately put down the memorial in his hand and opened the imperial edict. Di Xingwan got up and walked over.
After reading the memorial, Emperor Xingwan felt a little strange and said, "Why did you let Wang Wei pass? All military affairs depend on Long Chen, and the queen mother is also on the front line."
Di Yuwei didn't understand why Wang Wei was asked to go to the front line at this time. He felt that Wang Wei would be of no use.
"The Queen Mother's decree is this, and we will follow it."
Neither of them knew much about military matters. The empress gave the order and they carried it out.
Emperor Xingwan said: "Send the order to summon Wang Wei, the Minister of War, to come in."
The palace maid immediately sent an order to the Ministry of War.
