When the news of the decisive battle at Bailang Mountain reached the royal city, Yan Xifeng felt uneasy. He hoped that Long Chen would win because he had already surrendered to Long Chen.
However, as a Xixia person, Yan Xifeng did not want Xixia to perish.
This is a very contradictory mentality.
Yan Xifeng hoped that there would be a tie between the two sides, Xixia would still be there, and Long Chen would occupy the east of Guancheng.
When Li Chenglie told him about the decisive battle at Bailang Mountain, Yan Xifeng gave up completely.
Xixia is finished and there is no cure.
"I will immediately mobilize the surrounding people to join the battle, defend the royal city, and wait for reinforcements from the Uz Kingdom."
Li Chenglie told his plan, and Yan Xifeng said sadly: "All the men who can fight have gone, how can there be any soldiers around?"
What's even more ridiculous is that Li Chengyeol actually placed his hope on the Us country far to the west.
Distant water will not save the near fire, let alone distant water may not come yet.
"What can Commander Yan do?"
Li Chenglie asked back, Yan Xifeng shook his head and sighed.
"Li Tongjun, how is the king?"
A group of ministers rushed in and gathered around Li Chenglie to inquire about the news.
These are the ministers of the DPRK, Wen Qining, the Minister of Hubu, Leyu, the Duzhi Secretary, and other important ministers.
"How was the decisive battle at Bailang Mountain going?"
"Why are there so many defeated soldiers in the city?"
"Where is Long Chengen now?"
"Where is the Imperial Preceptor? Why didn't I see the Imperial Preceptor?"
A group of people were chattering around Li Chenglie, asking questions that made Li Chenglie very irritable.
Yan Xifeng withdrew from the crowd and left the palace city. The streets were filled with soldiers who had fled back after defeat.
The city knew the news of Bailang Mountain's defeat, and also heard that Long Chen's army was behind and could attack the city at any time. The people in the city fled for their lives with their belongings, and the royal city suddenly became commotion.
The general under his command asked: "Commander, the royal city is in such chaos, should we suppress it?"
Yan Xifeng said helplessly: "Long Chengen's 500,000-strong army will arrive at the city soon. If you don't let the people leave the city, are you going to let them wait for death?"
The general was speechless and kept the city gates open, allowing the people to flee.
In the room, the imperial doctor treated the wound, and Shi Le lay on the bed and fell asleep.
Continuous battles exhausted him.
The imperial doctor opened the door and went out, and was immediately surrounded by a group of ministers:
"How is the king? Is the injury serious?"
The imperial doctor said: "My lords, the king needs a good rest. Please go back."
Li Chenglie also said: "Everyone, please go back. Your Majesty needs to rest, and I am going to recruit troops to set up defenses. Long Cheng'en will send troops to the city soon."
The ministers were confused and uneasy. Li Chenglie dispersed them and immediately went to Yan Xifeng to discuss the deployment of defense.
Shi Le fell asleep until late at night before waking up and shouting: "Tea"
Ma Fang immediately helped Shi Le sit up, poured warm tea and presented it.
Shi Le took a sip and asked, "When is it?"
Ma Fang immediately replied: "It's time to be ugly."
Shi Le closed his eyes and took a moment, then said, "Bring Lu Qichang and the second prince here."
After Lu Qichang and Shi Yuncheng were captured, Shi Le ordered them to be sent back to the Royal City for detention, and they were in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment.
Ma Fang immediately went out to deliver the order.
Not long after, Lu Qichang and Shi Yuncheng entered the room, both of them still wearing shackles.
"The guilty minister pays homage to the king."
"My son, I pay my respects to the king."
The two of them bowed to Shi Le.
Shi Le glanced at the shackles. Ma Fang understood and immediately opened the shackles.
The situation was critical, and Shi Le had no one available. At this time, Xuan and the others came to see him, and they must have planned to release him.
Therefore, Ma Fang took the key from the Ministry of Punishment and took it with him.
As the emperor's personal eunuch, you must have this cleverness.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
When the shackles were opened, the two of them also understood that they were about to be pardoned.
Shi Le looked at the two of them and said, "You should have heard about the incident at Bailang Mountain. Official Lu Qichang has been reinstated and he might as well assist Li Chenglie in recruiting troops."
Lu Qichang immediately paid his respects and said, "I thank you, the king, for your kindness!"
Shi Le said to Shi Yuncheng again: "You go too!"
Shi Yuncheng bowed and said: "My son, I accept the decree!"
The two immediately went out to recruit troops and set up defenses.
As soon as the two left, Ma Fang came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Concubine Li wants to see you."
Shi Le said in disgust: "No!"
Ever since he found out that Liu Feng was Long Chen, Shi Le felt that the entire palace was dirty, and every concubine had been played by Long Chen, which made him sick just thinking about it.
Ma Fang went out immediately, saying that Shi Le was not in good health and asked her to come back another day.
Official Lu Qichang was reinstated and returned to the Privy Council. He immediately recruited troops and deployed troops with Li Chenglie.
Eastern Zhou Dynasty, capital.
Yingfeng ran into the imperial study with a small bamboo tube, where Gongsun Yun was discussing the selection of officials with Baili Bing, the Minister of Civil Affairs.
"Your Majesty, here is the battle report from King Wu Feiying who has returned from passing the message!"
Yingfeng ran a little out of breath, not because of tiredness, but because of excitement.
The empress immediately stood up, took the bamboo tube, and opened the battle report, which read:
Your Majesty Long Cheng'en reports that the decisive battle at Bailang Mountain was a great victory. Your Majesty, with 200,000 Long family troops and 300,000 barbarian cavalry, defeated Xixia and killed 300,000 enemies. The formation was completely cut off. Shi Haoran and Sha Wenchen severely injured Shi Le and the enemy was exhausted.
funeral!
Tomorrow I will lead my troops to the west, take Xingqing City directly, and destroy Xixia. Your Majesty is waiting for good news!
After reading this, the empress laughed and said: "Long Chengen's victory is great. The orthodox troops will go west and take Xingqing City directly. Let me wait for the good news!"
Yingfeng was overjoyed when he heard this: "I knew King Wu would definitely win!"
Baili Bing said in shock: "King Wu has led his troops to Xingqing City?"
It was not unusual for Long Chen to win the decisive battle at Bailang Mountain, but Baili Bing did not expect that Long Chen would lead his troops to attack Xingqing City.
Xingqing City is the royal city of Xixia. As long as it is conquered, Xixia will be destroyed.
The empress smiled happily and said: "You, the Minister of Civil Affairs, must hurry up and select capable people and officials. Don't let King Wu wait for your people."
Baili Bing said in shock: "How dare I compare myself with King Wu? I will go to select officials now."
The empress handed the battle report to Yingfeng and said: "Make a copy and post it in the market. I will make the people of the capital happy and know that my achievements as King Wu shine through."
Yingfeng received the battle report and immediately copied it and posted it in the market.
As soon as the battle report was posted at the market entrance, people gathered around to watch the excitement.
"The eunuch king has made another military exploit, smashing the stone and breaking it in Bailang Mountain."
"Kong Ji was killed. The Buddha King in Red was actually killed?"
"What does a monk mean? Look at what is written here. The prince of Xixia was beheaded in battle!"
"Tomorrow I will lead my troops to the west, take Xingqing City, and destroy Xixia. Oh my, the eunuch king is really going to destroy Xixia!"
"No wonder the princess rushes to marry. If it were me, I would also marry a eunuch."
"You are not even worthy of washing the feet of the eunuch king!"
"Fuck your mother, I'm still a young girl!"
"Hey, you are almost forty, and the day lilies are already cold."
Long Chen's title is King Wu, but the people in the capital prefer to call Long Chen the Eunuch King, which is more vivid.
Being a eunuch is Long Chen's dark history, which cannot be washed away.
The news quickly spread throughout the capital, and the people were overjoyed when they heard it. The officials were deeply shocked when they found out.
When the news reached Gongsun Mansion, Gongsun Yun sighed: "During the Western Expedition, many people in the court opposed it, thinking that it would be impossible for a mere 200,000 Long family troops to annex Xixia after hundreds of years."
"Actually, even I thought Long Chengen was so ambitious, but I didn't expect this guy to actually achieve it."
The housekeeper agreed: "Yes, he has contributed greatly to the destruction of the country. My young master has participated in the war this time, so he must have made great contributions."
Speaking of this, Gongsun Yun smiled and said: "Yes, Linglong can also make a contribution this time."
"Oh, this guy's fight went so smoothly. His marriage hasn't been prepared yet."
"You go out with me and get the marriage done quickly."
East Palace.
He Ningxin quickly walked into the study room, where the eldest princess Di Yuwei was talking to the second princess Di Xingwan.
They heard the news that Long Chen was going to fight against Bailang Mountain, and they were discussing what the outcome would be.
He Ningxin walked in quickly and said: "Princess, the news has arrived!"
