Not to mention Xiao Han, Wang Zheng, Niu Ben and Shi Gandang, even Xiaolong thought about it and didn't know whether to agree or refuse.
This matter is quite complicated.
It cannot be denied that both Greater China and Little China are determined to fight against foreign enemies, and they understand the truth of the conflict. When the Tsarist Empire invaded, the three countries of China must have worked together.
The problem is that once the Tsarist Empire is defeated, the situation will be difficult to deal with.
People from the Three Kingdoms will compete for credit, quarrel endlessly, and may end up falling out.
Zhang Yi thought silently.
At present, it seems that he is sure to defeat the Tsarist Empire without the support of the two countries.
It seems that the enemy still has more than 200,000 troops, but they are advancing alone, lacking food and grass, and without any backup guarantee.
This force is mainly composed of cavalry. It is almost a fantasy to capture Chang'an, the largest city in the world.
As long as Zhang Yi sticks to Chang'an and the surrounding areas are fortified and clear, it won't take long for the enemy to collapse without a fight. At that time, if he pursues them all the way, he will definitely be able to eliminate most of the enemies.
In this case, assistance from both countries is unnecessary.
Zhang Yi expressed his thoughts.
The brothers nodded one after another. If they could defeat the Tsarist Empire by themselves, why bother asking the two countries to send troops and pretend to be the savior from then on, as if they owed them a debt.
"If Greater China and Little China are invaded by foreigners, we will definitely help them selflessly," Zhang Yi said, "However, others may not think as we do, so we should not owe such a favor."
"Then just refuse, so as not to let them have any wrong ideas."
The brothers all spoke in agreement.
But I heard Zhang Yi say: "Xiaolong, please draft two letters to invite the two countries to form a military observation group, which can be composed of leaders and generals, and come to Chang'an to observe the war. The number of people should be less than 500. Also, do you think how to word it? , it would be best to invite Commander Chen Yiyi from Greater China."
"Military Observation Group, this is a great idea. Let's show our military prestige, show our strength to the two countries, and let them witness a miracle with their own eyes!" Xiaolong nodded, "I'll write a letter right away."
Several brothers were full of praise. They did not need the two countries to send troops to assist, but they could watch the battle and see how our army dealt with the enemy.
Battles like Ziwuling and Miyuan both achieved brilliant results of annihilating tens of thousands of enemy troops. When the two countries heard about it, they would definitely think it was bragging, so let them see it with their own eyes!
Zhang Yi picked up his telescope and looked outside the city. Under the moonlight, he saw only a few teams of our army's scouting horses, running crisscross in the wilderness.
The reconnaissance horses were sent out in groups of three and hundreds of groups, and the reconnaissance range extended to dozens of kilometers away. Once an enemy appeared, an alarm would be sounded, which could reach Chang'an City in the blink of an eye.
It seems that the Tsarist army has camped in Miyuan. In this unfamiliar territory, they dare not move out at night.
Zhang Yi could feel that they were suffering from phobia.
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After dealing with urgent matters, it was almost midnight, and Zhang Yi went to see Xiao Liu.
Guanyin Tower was heavily guarded, with tens of thousands of soldiers stationed in the fortress. General Liu Zhu had already received news of Zhang Yi's victorious return and was waiting outside the iron gate. Finally, a small group of troops came galloping over.
"Master Chief Assistant, you are finally back!" General Liu Zhu said with emotion as he paid a military salute.
"Brother, how is everything?" Zhang Yi jumped off the horse and grabbed Liu Zhu's arms and asked. Liu Zhu is his father's adopted son and his adopted brother.
"Okay, I just miss him day by day... You go quickly!" In Liu Zhu's view, Zhang Yi is not only a brother, but the new king, but he has to keep it secret from the outside world.
When Zhang Yi heard this, he raised his legs and ran up the mountain.
Shi Gandang and Wang Zheng were confused and chased after them.
When King Liu Kai passed away, the two of them were out on official duties and didn't know about it. They thought that their sworn brother should go to the palace, so why did he bring them to Guanyin Tower?
Zhang Yi didn't want to hide anything about his brothers, so he brought them here to worship his father. This was the greatest trust. Otherwise, the two of them would definitely complain later, saying that Zhang Yi didn't treat them as his own.
"Brother Yi, run slower!" Shi Gandang shouted out of breath as he ran.
"Brother Shi, please stop shouting, hey!" Wang Zheng stopped him.
He was a few years older, more stable and thoughtful than Shi Gandang. At this moment, he suddenly realized what had happened and his legs became weak.
…
There are no outsiders guarding the top of the mountain, only Xiaoliu's five sisters guarding the entrance to the temple.
Seeing Zhang Yi running towards them, the five of them felt sad and happy and hurriedly opened the door.
Zhang Yi explained that Shi Gandang and Wang were behind and they could be let in.
After saying that, he ran in. The tomb was in the temple, and the door was ajar.
Finally, Zhang Yi saw his beloved wife, Xiao Liu, still wearing mourning clothes, lying feebly on a straw bed, guarding her parents' coffins.
The candlelight is bright, the incense is strong, flowers and fruits are placed everywhere, and the atmosphere is as peaceful and warm as a palace.
Zhang Yi slowed down his pace. He first came to the coffin of his father, queen and queen, knelt down and cried, and told the story of the expedition.
"...I have killed the traitor Wu Rui at Ziwu Ridge. In three bloody battles, I killed more than 100,000 invaders in one fell swoop. Our army suffered very few casualties... The Tsar has recently arrived at Chang'an City. We are well prepared to meet the enemy. We will definitely defeat them."
Let the enemy thieves never come back..."
After the memorial service was completed, Zhang Yi raised his head and saw Xiao Liu kneeling on the grass ball next to him, looking at him intently.
With tears in her eyes, but a surprised smile on her lips, she murmured.
"Brother Yi, you... you are back, I... I am not dreaming, right? I dream every day that you are back, kneeling here to tell you the good news..."
Zhang Yi was heartbroken, Xiaoliu had lost weight, and she was still in a daze. It can be imagined that she has been struggling with loneliness, longing and worry these days, and she is hallucinating just looking forward to her brother-in-law coming back to her.
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He grabbed her hand and put it on his face. Zhang Yi's hot tears fell on her palm, which shocked Xiao Liu all over. Really, this time it was real!
Xiaoliu threw herself into his arms and cried loudly.
At this time, Shi Gandang and Wang Zheng walked in, knelt on the ground, and also cried uncontrollably.
Unexpectedly, King Liu Kai left at this juncture. Unexpectedly, Princess Xiaoliu stayed alone for so many days, frightened and lonely!
The four of them cried bitterly.
Not long after, Xiaolong, Xiao Han and Niu Ben came. Knowing that the couple would hold their heads and cry when they met, they came to persuade them.
The sworn brother originally asked them to go about their business separately, but the three of them were not in the mood to do anything, so they simply came together.
After much persuasion, Zhang Yi and Xiao Liu finally calmed down.
Shi Gandang was still crying. Niu Ben grabbed his neck and said in his ear: "Little fat man, don't cry. You will make your step brother and sister-in-law sad!"
Shi Gandang obeyed and stopped crying, but kept sobbing.
This feeling is too sad.
Xiaolong said something: "My sister-in-law has been keeping vigil for more than seven days and seven nights. Now it's time to return to the palace."
By this time, Xiaoliu had come to his senses and persuaded everyone to cheer up and help Yi Ge complete his mission of resisting the war.