"According to them, the Us state is now a very powerful country. It has unified the Western Regions, is ambitious, and is preparing to invade the Great Zhou Dynasty eastward."
"Instead of waiting for them to come over, it is better to start a war in the country of Uz."
Long Chen explained his thoughts.
When fighting, the most terrifying thing is not the death on the battlefield, but the military disaster.
When a war breaks out, the common people will definitely be affected. When they attack a city and plunder territory, the soldiers are as terrifying as the bandits.
Just like Jinsha City, after the Uz Kingdom invaded, the people in the city were massacred.
Therefore, it is best for wars to occur outside national borders, and the enemy will be damaged.
The empress pondered: "But across the desert, how much are the logistics supplies? How many troops do you plan to bring there?"
In long-distance expeditions, if there are too few soldiers, there will be insufficient strength, and if there are too many soldiers, there will be no support.
The desert is too desolate. It is impossible to transport grain and grass from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. Even if it is transported from Xixia, it will be too difficult.
Fighting to the end is all about logistics.
There is another danger. The country of Uz is separated by a desert. Once the army is in trouble, it will be very difficult to withdraw.
It is very possible to face the risk of annihilation of the entire army.
"I don't plan to lead troops there."
Long Chen never thought of leading troops there from Da Zhou because the desert was too far away and it was unrealistic to do so.
Just like the three thousand cavalry of the Uz Kingdom, it is said that there were five thousand when they set out, and two thousand died on the way.
Three thousand elites should be very useful in the Western Regions, but when it comes to the Great Zhou Dynasty, it is not enough to squeeze through the teeth.
Long Chen will not make the same mistake.
"Like in Qielan Kingdom?"
the empress asked.
To help Ji Xianxian regain her kingdom, Long Chen only brought five people there, and almost did not use Dazhou's troops.
However, Zhao State is a small country and borders the Zhou Dynasty. Gongsun Ming and Li Xiannan can easily reinforce it.
The Us country is different. It is separated by a desert and the situation is unknown.
Moreover, there is Ji Xianxian in Zhao State, and the Dragon Gang is very powerful.
Long Chen only needs to rely on Ji Xianxian's military strength, and he will take the lead in destroying Zhao Kingdom.
There is nothing on the Us side, so it would be too risky to rush there alone.
"That's my plan, but I haven't decided what to do in the end."
"I really know nothing about the situation in Uzbekistan, but this hidden danger must be eliminated."
Long Chen only has one idea now, and he hasn't figured out how to do it specifically.
"If you think about it again, it's best not to take such a risk."
"Yu Wei is pregnant. You are the regent now and can't act like before."
The empress did not want Long Chen to take any more risks, so she entrusted her four daughters to him, and the throne would be passed on to Long Chen in the future.
As the state heir, Long Chen must cherish himself.
"Well, I know. Feng He sent a caravan out. I will make a decision after the news comes back."
"So many people have died in Jinsha City, and this revenge must be avenged."
Long Chen decided to go to Us Country, and he must go.
The key is how to prepare.
"You have to think of a safe way.
"
The empress agrees with the idea of revenge, but the method must be prudent.
"good."
Long Chen stood up and left.
"The Minister of Adhanies."
Di Waner passed the order, and Baili Bing quickly entered Fengming Palace.
"Your Majesty."
"There was a riot in Dingxicheng, and Mengluo died for his country. You and the Ministry of Household Affairs will discuss how to provide compensation, and then select someone to serve in Dingxicheng."
Meng Luo died, and the post of governor of Dingxicheng was vacant, and someone had to fill it.
Baili Bing asked: "Your Majesty, Donna is the prefect of Dingxi City. She was transferred to Yuncheng because of the war. Do you want her to go back?"
The empress thought for a moment and said, "That's okay. Let Donna go back, with Yan Gang as her deputy."
"The soldiers and horses in the hometown of Xixia belong to Meng Yidao, and all the soldiers and horses are under his command."
Baili Bing accepted the order and immediately returned to the Ministry of Personnel to draft the appointment document.
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Willow leaf gate.
Liu Hanyan stood in front of the door, and his disciple was practicing his sword skills.
Integrating the martial arts she had learned, Liu Hanyan recreated the Liuye Sword Technique, becoming much more powerful.
A disciple rushed back from the capital and said: "Master, I just heard news in the capital that someone colluded with the remnants of Xixia to riot and killed Meng Luo, the prefect of Dingxi City. The regent sent Meng Yidao to Dingxi City."
Liu Hanyan was taken aback, shook her head and sighed: "These people want to die, they dare to attack and kill the governor of Zhou Dynasty, they. Forget it, ignore them, we will keep to ourselves."
The last attempt to attack Liuyemen failed, and Long Chen was already very angry.
He actually killed a prefect this time, Long Chen must be furious.
The world is about to experience a bloody storm, which may even wipe out the entire world.
"You are only allowed to practice martial arts inside the door during these times and are not allowed to go out."
"Going to the capital to purchase requires my permission, and no one else is allowed to go out."
The disciples stopped, wondering what happened and why it happened suddenly.
"Keep practicing."
Liu Hanyan went back to her room to rest.
"Senior sister, what happened? Why did master suddenly give the order?"
"Someone colluded with the remnants of Xixia to attack and kill the governor of Dingxicheng. King Wu sent troops to suppress it."
"Tsk, tsk, do they still dare?"
"Do these people want to die? Don't implicate our Willow Leaf Sect."
"How is it possible? What is the relationship between master and the regent?"
"It's better this way. The regent will eradicate the other sects, and the world will be ours."
"What you said makes sense. If we kill them, the martial arts world will be ours."
"I can also become the leader in the future."
"You all shut up and don't talk nonsense."
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Wenmo Villa.
After hearing the disciple's report, scholar Li sighed solemnly: "What on earth do these people think? But why?"
If you do it now, you want to die."
The disciple replied: "I don't understand why I want to get into this bad luck."
"We have never messed with the imperial court. Dealing with the ghost clan is a special situation."
"There are only a few remnants of Xixia. It's unbelievable that they do this."
While the disciple was chattering away, scholar Li's mind moved and he suddenly figured out something.
"Find Hanqiu and the others."
Scholar Li suddenly said.
The disciple immediately went out to look for someone.
Soon, a dozen disciples entered the room. Scholar Li closed the door, sat down and said, "Master, I have something important to tell you now. Your life is at stake."
The dozen or so disciples in front of me have all eaten ghost meat and are already half-ghost bodies.
"We are leaving Wenmo Villa."
Scholar Li said solemnly.
"Leave? Why? Our sect has just been established."
The disciples don’t understand that Wenmo Villa was founded in the early days and scholar Li had just risen in status, so why did he leave?
"Listen, I will tell you why."
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Prince's Mansion.
Di Yu slowly walked on the stone path with his belly slightly held out, being carefully supported by the two palace maids.
Because morning sickness is severe, Di Yuwei rarely goes out.
I was really tired from lying down today, so I went out for a walk.
"Princess."
When He Juntao saw Emperor Yuwei, he immediately bowed to see him.
"Is there any paperwork coming?"
Di Yu slightly saw that He Juntao was holding a secret letter in his hand.
"Yes, from Dingxicheng."
There is no need for He Juntao to hide anything and report truthfully.
"Go ahead."
He Juntao excused himself and hurried to the study.
Entering the study, Long Chen was reviewing the memorial with Wen Shuzhen and some other female officials.
Bai Tingting and the others couldn't stand it for a few days and went away to have fun. However, Zhao Ying persisted and helped Long Chen mark documents every day.
"Sir, the information sent by Feng He."
When He Juntao presented it, Long Chen put down the ink pen and immediately opened it.
After reading it, Long Chen frowned and closed his eyes to think.
After Feng He arrived at Dingxicheng, he interrogated all the people he had arrested. He said that there was indeed someone behind the scenes, and that someone was colluding with the remnants of Xixia and martial arts people, and both sides took advantage of it.
But this man is not a descendant of the Xixia royal family, or even a descendant of a high-ranking Xixia official.
The identity of this person is very mysterious and cannot be traced.
"It came out of nowhere, where did it come from?"
Long Chen opened his eyes and couldn't figure out where such a person appeared.
"Is there any news coming from Yuncheng?"
He Juntao shook his head and said: "Not yet. Last time I said that many sects went west."
"My lord's warning is effective, and many people have listened."
Long Chen sneered: "If you don't obey again, I will order the entire martial arts world to be wiped out."
He Juntao nodded, she knew that Long Chen was not joking, but
I said it very seriously.
"okay, I get it."
He Juntao exited the study.
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Wind Roaring Valley.
This place is almost two hundred miles away from Jinsha City. It is surrounded by high mountains and the bottom of the valley is filled with rocks. It is very desolate.
Yin Lingxiao led a dozen of Chen Wushuang's disciples into the valley. The ground was covered with snow, and the howling wind blew across the ridge, making it look particularly desolate.
"The Lingxiao Gate has arrived!"
Yin Lingxiao shouted towards the valley.
The voice was quickly drowned out by the wind, and no one responded.
Chen Wushuang looked around and whispered: "Master, I didn't find anyone."
After hearing that the Jianghu people united with the remnants of Xixia to attack the prefect, Yin Lingxiao knew that there was no way out.
Either go to Cloud City to detoxify, or listen to the Holy Blood Messenger and gather at Wind Roar Valley.
After struggling for a long time, Yin Lingxiao finally made his decision and left with the half-ghost disciples in his sect to gather at Wind Roar Valley.
As for Lingxiao Sect, he gave up.
"The Lingxiao Gate is here, where is the Holy Blood Messenger!"
Yin Lingxiao shouted loudly.
After a while, a woman slowly landed at the bottom of the valley and slowly walked toward Yin Lingxiao.
Chen Wushuang was secretly on guard to prevent a sneak attack.
"Headmaster Yin is here. Welcome. Please come to the cave to talk."
Yin Lingxiao asked: "Where is the Holy Blood Messenger?"
The woman smiled: "The master is still in the Central Plains. Please follow me. The others have already arrived."
Yin Lingxiao was secretly on guard and followed the woman into a cave.
It's windy and snowy outside, but it's warm inside the cave.
When we got inside, we heard the sound of conversation.
"Master Yin."
A young woman came over with a smile.
Yin Lingxiao was surprised and asked: "Lord Qi?"
The woman in front of him was Qi Lian. Her appearance was so rejuvenated that Yin Lingxiao couldn't believe it.
"Why, you don't even recognize me anymore?"
Qi Lian chuckled, and Yin Lingxiao felt a little dazed, as if he had returned to the past.
At that time, both Yin Lingxiao and Qi Lian were still young, and Yin Lingxiao pursued Qi Lian.
In a blink of an eye, everyone grew old and each became the master of a sect.
Unexpectedly, Qi Lian actually regained her youthful appearance.
"More than fifty years. It's so fast."
Yin Lingxiao sighed.
Qi Lian smiled and said: "It will take a long time, as long as you keep this body."
When Yin Lingxiao saw Qi Lian's appearance, he didn't want to detoxify anymore.
"Yeah, just keep this body."
Yin Lingxiao sighed.
"Are you two too involved?"
Scholar Li held a folding fan and walked over with a smile.
Seeing the scholar Li, Yin Lingxiao was a little surprised: "I didn't expect that the owner of the village was actually here?"
Scholar Li and Long Chen had a close relationship, and Yin Lingxiao thought Scholar Li would choose to detoxify and obey Long Chen's orders.
