No one could have imagined that the conflict would suddenly erupt under unexpected circumstances. And it was within the Han army. There are some surprises in this world, and it is difficult to predict. What's more, mixed with endless ambition, bloodshed is no longer avoidable.

The final cause of the incident was that the confrontation had been unfolded from the moment the two kings left the Han army camp and entered the royal city. And the triggering node is the dispatch of cavalry in the royal city.

The cavalry, which obeyed the orders of the kings of Yan and Guangling, strictly carried out the military plans formulated by the princes. They drove the people out of their original areas of residence and went to designated places to redefine their lives and daily activities.

Such actions are only part of the plan of the two kings. They just want to use this to comb the land well and achieve the purpose of establishing their authority. In the process of expanding the royal power in the future, those who are obedient will naturally get the treatment they deserve. Those who are stubborn and vain in their attempts to resist the power of heaven will be brutally treated with iron and blood.

And at the beginning of the operation, a little accident occurred, and King Yan and King Guangling did not take it to heart. At that time, they received a report from a general who had gone out in the royal city to report that the military operation had been hindered. A few scholars who had come with the army actually prevented the cavalry from entering the tribal settlement. And the attitude is resolute and tough. So send someone back to ask for instructions.

When Yuan Zhao was still there, King Yan and King Guangling seemed to have heard about this. Vaguely knew that Yuan Zhao seemed to attach great importance to the role of these scholars. It's just that they didn't know the details of this, and they didn't ask too much.

Today, however, it was these people who were the first to stand in the way of their plans. King Yan and King Guangling sneered, waved their hands contemptuously, and ordered to inform all the leading generals that they would act cheaply and that they would not have to ask for instructions again.

The so-called "acting cheaply" has too many hidden meanings. Although he did not say it directly, the two kings believed that the generals would understand their thoughts. It's just a few scholars, and in the face of sharp military means, their role is simply not worth mentioning. If they really don't know what to do, they anger those cavalrymen, and they are killed and wounded by mistake, they are not worried at all that they will not be able to bear this responsibility.

Li Wu, who was in charge of clearing the southwest direction, was one of the first generals to receive instructions from Wang Cheng. His approach was very simple, and when the other party refused to listen to several verbal exchanges, he directly ordered his subordinates to tie up the seven or eight scholars led by Xiao Wangzhi.

Li Wu is still a bit of a brain. Although it was done a little rudely, it was well controlled, and there was no bloodshed and death. After all, these stubborn and angry scholars are all Han Chinese. They have worked tirelessly to come thousands of miles, and they can be regarded as brave, but they can't easily hurt their lives.

It's just that Li Wu didn't know that in other places, the tragedy of death was inevitable, or regret. Several cultural propagators who adhered to their mission and beliefs lost their lives in the conflict with the cavalry of the royal city in order to maintain the Huai Rou policy, which they had been carrying out for some time and was beginning to bear fruit.

Before leaving the Han Dynasty to follow the army to the west, their status was only scholars, and they did not hold any position in the court. There is no illustrious origin. Most of them accepted this mission only with a lofty belief and infinite love for Chinese civilization. Such feelings undoubtedly deserve everyone's respect and praise.

Scholars with such noble personalities, but their status is so low. So much so that their deaths were not considered a great event. There are already many soldiers who have died in the Western Continent, and adding another stroke to the list is just a few names that are fluttering.

However, the two kings who rashly gave instructions at that time probably never imagined that it was the loss of these humble lives in their eyes that pushed their mistakes to an irreparable situation. In the near future, when the king's dream is broken and the king looks back in horror, they will realize how stupid the decision they had made was. It's just that it's too late for all remorse.

The power of scholars can be unleashed to be incomparably powerful in some ways. But in front of the ironclad cavalry, who strictly carried out the order, they seemed to be powerless except for anger.

Xiao Wangzhi was tied with his hands on horseback, and he watched with some despair in his eyes as the cavalry began their actions. The tribes that inhabited the area, starting with the elders and chieftains, were driven together without distinction. Then, with horrified faces, they began to listen to the murderous general make arrangements for their fate.

Soon, there were whispered cries and protests among the people of several tribes of different skin colors. No one wants to leave the place where the community has lived for generations. No one is willing to accept the unknown life forcibly arranged by others. Although these tribes had been enslaved by the Persians before, after the fall of the Persian Empire, they were pleasantly surprised to find that perhaps the fate of most of them would be completely changed. Moreover, the help from the Han people and the improvement of their lives during this period also made them realize that the Han Dynasty people who came across the mountains and seas may really be the legendary ones sent by God to relieve the suffering of all beings!

However, the hope and joy that had just risen in my heart were crushed by the sudden iron hoof. All the tribesmen watched in horror at what was happening in front of them. They wondered why some of them were here to help them, while others were about to rudely drive them out of their places of residence and fall back into slavery.

The Han cavalry had no obligation to explain to them. Under the fierce and ruthless orders of the snowy blade, the clan elders and chiefs led their people and began to be forced to embark on the path of migration.

Something like this is not happening by chance, but happening in many places. Starting from the vicinity of the Persian royal city, from near to far, the kings of Yan and Guangling had to carve out their own spheres of power, and a series of large-scale operations would soon follow. This is just the beginning.

However, Xiao Wangzhi is not a simple scholar. He is wise enough to deal with the crisis at hand. Without thinking too much, he also knew that all this was at the behest of King Yan and King Guangling. It was clear that after temporarily losing the suppression of Yuan Zhao, the huge ambition was rapidly expanding. This is not a good sign!

Just before the cavalry who obeyed the orders of the two kings arrived, Xiao Wangzhi had already sent guards to follow and protect them, and rushed back to the Han army camp as quickly as possible. Tell a few generals about the latest emergencies and how to deal with them, so that they can make up their minds quickly.

Xiao Wangzhi would never believe that outstanding generals like Li Ling and Gongsun Rongnu would choose to stand by in the face of major rights and wrongs. He very much hopes to see them uphold Yuan Zhao's beliefs, keep a clear head, and fearlessly escort the Han Empire in the right direction of completely naturalizing the Western Continent!

Li Linghe, who temporarily commanded the Western Expeditionary Army

Gongsun Rongnu really did not disappoint Xiao Wangzhi. After noticing the movement of Wangcheng's soldiers and horses, they had already raised their vigilance. The reason why they did not take corresponding measures immediately was that in addition to being concerned about the identities of the two kings, they wanted to see what these two royal princes wanted to do.

After receiving the urgent news sent by Xiao Wangzhi, Li Ling, who was injured, couldn't care much, and he immediately discussed countermeasures with several other generals. Before receiving the order of the emperor of Chang'an, what to do is the safest, and it is quite tricky in a hurry.

If it's someone else, of course, don't hesitate. At the critical moment, he led the army to openly leave the Han army camp, seized the Persian royal city without authorization, and confronted the Han army, which was no different from rebellion. Whoever is loyal and righteous, let him be slain together!

However, the special identities of King Yan and King Guangling are a bit embarrassing. It is precisely for this reason that the opinions of several generals are not unanimous. And the focus of their argument was whether or not to send troops on a large scale at this time to stop the military intentions of the two kings.

There is no doubt that this is a difficult choice for them, the generals in the army. For thousands of years, the nobility of the royal family has been incomparable. When it comes to these relationships, no one dares to be careless and cautious.

Li Ling's wound was wrapped in a thick bandage. King Guangling's fatal knife almost killed him. Thanks to the wound medicine left by Master Yuan Zhao, it healed quickly. However, it will take time for you to recover completely.

For the youngest Li Ling to preside over the military affairs of the battalion, the other generals did not have much objection. Even the veteran General Dangkou and the Marquis of Jin Ling, Sun Rongnu, were willing to succumb to him. This is not because of Yuan Zhao's love for the house and Wu. It is completely the glory that Li Ling has obtained by virtue of his bravery and meritorious deeds.

"There is no need to argue about this anymore...... As warriors of the Han Dynasty, our only duty is to uphold the will of the country! As for the rest, why bother with it! ”

After a while, Li Ling stood up, and his voice was categorical, and the final word was final. He always remembered what Yuan Zhao had taught, a good general, when needed, must have the courage to convince people's hearts in order to achieve great things.

"If Yuan Gong is here, how can anyone be so rampant......!"

Gongsun Rongnu was the first to agree with his words. Then came Liu Xu, who was born in the royal family, and after a short silence, several other people also nodded, and everyone finally reached a consensus.

A quarter of an hour later, the golden drums of the Han army's camp, which had been silent for a long time, thundered, and the cavalry soldiers who had rested for many days finally began their latest military operation. And this time the enemy is different from the past.

The dispatched cavalry intercepted Xiao Wangzhi and others who were escorted to the royal city halfway. Then, in the face of these elite cavalry several times his size, Li Wu, like the soldiers and horses of the two kings who were on a mission in other directions, was forced to terminate the operation, abandon the tribesmen they had driven away, and retreated to the royal city one after another.

The fierce conflict within the Han army, that is, from this moment on, seemed to have become unavoidable.