Between the Great Xia Dynasty and the Lidu City, although it has not yet been clarified, the wise men of the world have already judged the direction of the situation. The Governor's Mansion of Dawancheng, the capital of Xiyue, Lu Mu and his staff are also discussing the world politics of Daxia.

"Dudu, you have a good respect for the soldiers and horses of Lidu City, so how long do you think Duan Lang can use to defeat the soldiers and horses of Great Xia?" A staff member asked.

Lu Mu was dressed in green clothes, his hair was tied with a scarf, and Yushu sat behind the desk in the wind. Hearing this, Lu Mu smiled slightly.

"Although Duan Lang is brave and has a military advisor Mingyue by his side, he lacks stamina after all. The biggest weakness of the capital city is the lack of soldiers. War not only depends on courage and tenacity, but also on the replenishment of troops and the supply of grain and grass. The Great Xia Dynasty can currently assemble an army of 600,000. And the capital city can only gather 200,000 horses. Even if the battle was damaged by four to one, the Great Xia Dynasty would lose 400,000, and there would only be less than 100,000 people left in the capital city. When the time comes, the court can recruit people from all over the world to replenish the source of troops, but that section of Lang cannot make up for it. Based on this alone, Duan Lang will undoubtedly lose. We just need to compete with each other and reap the profits. ”

The staff kept nodding, Lu Mu's words hit the nail on the head, no matter how powerful your soldiers and horses are, as long as it is a war, you will be damaged in battle. This kind of consumption can afford the energy consumption of the Great Xia Dynasty, but the Lidu City does not have this ability.

At the same time, Mo Kun, the military division of Nanping, held an argument contrary to Lu Mu. In Wuling Pass, Nanping, Mo Kun was also analyzing the matter with the generals. In Mo Kun's opinion, if there is no interference from other cities, the Great Xia court will be defeated.

Mo Kun knew that if Great Xia gathered superior forces, he would indeed be able to trap Duan Lang in Lidu City and wait for death. But don't forget, Duan Lang's army can cross the desert. When the time comes, Duan Lang will abandon Lidu City, cross the desert and occupy Wuliang City, Yiming City and other places, and the court army will be tired of running south again. And Duan Lang only needs to go back through the desert again, and he can reclaim the Lidu City. Moreover, Duan Lang is good at playing fast blitzkries, and can even run long distances. As long as there is no intervention from other cities, sooner or later, the court army will be slowly eaten away by Duan Lang.

However, once Nanping and Western Vietnam join the war, whether it is Duan Lang or the Great Xia court, they will fall into a dead end. At that time, if Duan Lang crosses the desert, he will be attacked head-on by the Nanping army. If you don't cross the desert, you will face both Xiyue and the court, and you will be slaughtered as well. Destroy Duan Lang's army, and the Great Xia court will usher in the two-sided killing of Nanping and Xiyue. The once glorious Great Xia Dynasty could only slowly go to its perdition.

In Kyoto, Bactria and tomorrow is the time for the world to discuss politics, and the personnel of the capital city did not appear, and the civil and military officials already knew it in their hearts. Which of these high-ranking officials in the court is not a human spirit. The Lidu City, which was originally still hidden, and Delong looked like they were separated, and the contradictions between the two sides were about to be completely opened. Under Delong's hints, some unfavorable remarks spread against the capital. Many ministers began to scoff at Lidu City, feeling that this kind of rebellious ministers with wolf ambitions should have been eradicated a long time ago. But there are also many ministers who feel unfair for Duan Lang and others in their hearts.

In the mansion of Pang Gang, the servant of the Criminal Department, he closed his doors tonight. Pang Gang was drinking in the hall with another member of the court, Fan Cheng, the servant of the ministry. Both of them were meritorious men who assisted Delong in ascending to the throne, but in their hearts, there was some regret and injustice for the capital city.

Fan Cheng put down his wine glass and couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "Lao Pang, you said that if it hadn't been for the full support of Lidu City, the world would have been Prince Dezhang a long time ago." It's good now, the Jiangshan Sheji has just stabilized, and our master is about to unload the mill and kill the donkey. I don't care about others, anyway, I don't believe that Duan Lang will take the initiative to rebel. ”

Pang Gang coughed cautiously and glanced at the personal guards at the door. The doors of the hall were closed, and the guards were tightly guarded.

Pang Gang looked at Fan Cheng and said, "Old Fan, let me ask you, if you are Duan Lang and you have a lot of good generals with heavy troops, do you have the ambition to be the emperor?" ”

Fan Cheng snorted, "Since the founding of the country, I have had more commanders with heavy troops and good generals. Not to mention far away, Fang Jiye, Yan Facheng, and Wei Ran were not. If you say that you have the ambition to be the emperor with a heavy army, you can't live this day? You must not fight every day. Besides, among the five kingdoms in the world, only we have the most serious suspicion among the monarchs and ministers of Great Xia. Lao Pang, I can see it through, even if Duan Lang has no ambition, he will be forced to be ambitious. ”

"Lao Fan, our brothers have been friends for many years, and I am very worried about some things." Pang Gang said with a frown.

"What, are you worried that Duan Lang will occupy Kyoto and kill the courtiers, or are you worried about Delong? Anyway, no matter who defeats the emperor, Lao Tzu is not afraid. Ask yourself, my Lao Fan is worthy of His Majesty and Duan Lang. Anyway, we don't get involved in this matter, who they love. Fan Cheng picked up his wine glass depressedly and toasted alone.

Pang Gang shook his head, "I'm worried that our dignified Great Xia Dynasty will be completely destroyed in this internal strife." Emperor Delong now listens to the words of Prince Hong Wu Xiangguo and Zhang Zhaozhi, among the three of them, Prince Hong is a relative of the emperor, of course, he wants to eradicate dissidents and maintain the royal family. And Wu Xiangguo only cares about installing cronies in the court, and his far-sighted ability cannot be compared with Yu Ban. That Zhang Zhao is even more villainous, and he will only follow Delong's thinking. They haven't found out yet, the tigers and wolves around my Great Xia are watching, once Nanping and Xiyue come over again, who will resist the enemy. ”

Fan Cheng's heart moved, "When they come in, Emperor Delong will definitely reuse Duan Lang." Perhaps, the use of foreign enemies can resolve this chess game that the monarch and ministers fear. ”

Pang Gang shook his head again, "Old Fan, things are not as simple as you think. In fact, if Emperor Delong is far-sighted, he will be more close to Duan Lang and others. You must know that after the great war with West Vietnam, Duan Lang has become famous in the five countries. And in this world's soldiers and horses, Duan Lang is also one of the three. The bright moon of Tantai has been on a par with Nanping Mokun and Xiyue Lu Mu. If Emperor Delong is the lord of Ming, he will take advantage of this and conquer the Quartet to establish a prestige for my Great Xia. On the other hand, now, my Great Xia is folding a sharp weapon by itself. With Mo Kun and Lu Muzhi's shrewdness, they will definitely not sit idly by. ”

Fan Cheng was stunned for a moment, "Lao Pang, have you played these questions with Emperor Delong?" ”

"Me?" Pang Gang smiled bitterly, "Now above the court, I am about to become an idle minister." I'm afraid it won't be long before my position in the Criminal Department will be relinquished. If you go to play, not only will Emperor Delong not listen to it, but I am afraid that Zhang Zhao will be suspected of secretly communicating with the capital city. Forget it and let it be. I hope that Prince Hong is not old and confused and can see through this. ”

Fan Cheng pointed at Pang Gang, "I can see it, our Great Xia Dynasty, I'm afraid that except for Yu Ban, your old Pang is the most shrewd." From the arson of the prison of the Criminal Department during the period of Emperor Yuning, to the sudden support of Delong in silence. Every time there is a crisis, you will always choose the right side. Don't look at your old Pang is silent, your heart is very fine. ”

Pang Gang smiled, "You are not the same, when Yu Ban Dezhang was so powerful, you were not as firm as supporting the weak Delong. Among these old ministers, you are really beyond my expectations. ”

"I'm not like you, I believe in miracles. Later, Shangguan's dead fat man got drunk, and Lao Tzu knew that his mother had been deceived. Fan Cheng smiled bitterly, "It's a good deception, this deception has deceived Lao Tzu into the position of a servant." ”

"It can only show that you are rich and profound, and God will do so. Lao Fan, if there is a fight, who do you like? ”

"Nonsense, of course it's Duan Lang. Don't look at Ma Ruzheng's current bull coaxing, who can compare with the people under his hands. Look at Duan Lang, the strong generals under him are like clouds, the three brothers of the Zhou family, Liu Xusheng, Cui Zhiliang, Wang Fuzhong and Huang Cheng, plus the eighteen guards around Duan Lang, which one is not the top one who can fight well. In the battle of the school field three years ago, there were many soldiers and horses in Yu Ban, and in the end, it was not that Jin who stabbed Dezhang to death with one shot. Yu Ban and Huai Lao Ghost couldn't take Duan Lang back then, and he Emperor Delong could succeed? Cowardice, I don't believe it. ”

Pang Gang sighed, "I think the same as you, I vaguely feel that our Great Xia is probably going to change." ”

"Lao Pang, what are your plans?"

Pang Gang smiled bitterly, "If it was five years ago, I would really risk my life to write a book, hoping that Delong would listen to it once." But now, I am old, and it is time for me to retire to the mountains and forests to enjoy my old age. I'm going to write and resign in a few months. ”

"Call me to drink today, won't it just tell me that you are going to pick a son and quit." Fan Cheng squinted at Pang Gang.

"Hehe, it's still your old Fan who is shrewd, I have prepared a table with good wine and food, I can't just complain like this."

"Shrewd fart, there is no good feast, don't push me into the fire pit, you old man. Say, what the hell is going on? ”

Pang Gang's expression was solemn and he said, "I'm going to ask you to help me deliver a letter to Duan Lang." Lao Fan, I know that you have been in contact with Lidu City in the past few years. In the appointment and dismissal of the officials of the capital, you secretly helped him a lot. ”

"Look at it, I know that there is no good banquet, and then this letter will be a crime of collaborating with the enemy. Lao Pang, Lao Pang, if you don't kill me, you will be uncomfortable, right? Fan Cheng pointed at Pang Gang and said angrily.

"Okay, don't pretend, neither of us knows who. This letter is very important to my Great Xia, and I Pang Gang will not persuade Emperor Delong, but I hope that Duan Lang can take care of all the people in the world. Whether it's Duan Lang or Delong, after all, they are all from my Great Xia clan. I don't want to be a slave to a foreign race before I die. ”

Fan Cheng was stunned for a moment, "You mean, at the moment of crisis, let Duan Lang shake hands with Delong and make peace?" ”

Pang Gang shook his head, "I only hope that Duan Lang can keep a fighting fire." As long as there is a fire, the people of Daxia will have hope and cohesion. Once the fire is extinguished, the entire Great Xia people will never see the light again. Ruled by aliens, they will definitely do their best to curb the production capacity of our Daxia people for their own safety. Until the Bactria people gradually shrank and fell into what they could bear. Or, compulsory conscription, and treat my Daxia people as military slaves to fight in all directions. Either way, I don't want to see it in my lifetime. ”

Fan Cheng looked at Pang Gang in surprise, but he didn't expect this squire of the criminal department in the court, who had always been silent, to see it so far-reachingly.

"Lao Pang, you said that if I send these worries to the memo, how will Emperor Delong choose?" Fan Cheng stood up and asked.

Pang Gang stared at Fan Cheng, "Our current emperor has been blinded by fear. If you dare to play, his instructions are only one sentence. ”

"What?"

"Evil words confuse the public, and make a decision!"

Fan Cheng sat down in his chair all of a sudden, and he trusted Pang Gang's analysis and judgment. It seems that Pang Gang also thought about it for a long time before he chose to leave a letter for Duan Lang.

That night, Fan Cheng returned to the mansion with a heavy heart. After listening to Pang Gang's words, the more Fan Cheng thought about it, the more worried he became. He even said that he regretted choosing to support Delong. If Dezhang is on the throne, at least with Yu Ban's shrewdness, he will never let Great Xia be on the verge of destroying the country.

As soon as Fan Cheng entered the mansion, the chief manager of the mansion hurriedly greeted him.

"My lord, Shopkeeper Zhou has been waiting for you for a long time."

"Shopkeeper Zhou? Take him to the study. Fan Cheng's heart moved, and he immediately knew that it was Zhou Guangji who came.

After a while, Zhou Guangji was on crutches and was taken to the study by the chief manager. Fan Cheng glanced at the chief manager and ordered.

"No one is allowed to enter without being commanded."

The head of the house agreed, and gently retreated. As soon as he left, Fan Cheng hurriedly said.

"Old Zhou, I was about to send someone to find you. I have a very important letter here, which is the great trust of the huge people and me, and I hope you can pass it on to Duan Lang. Remember, don't miss anything. Fan Cheng said, handing over Pang Gang's letter.

Zhou Guangji took it and looked at it, and the seal had been marked with fire paint. Zhou Guangji took it into his arms and said.

"Lord Fan, coming here tonight, Zhou also has something important to ask for."

"Lao Zhou, let's not be polite, just say what you have."

"Okay, Li Jianshan, the capital of Lidu, because some things have been delayed on the road, it is estimated that he should be able to arrive tomorrow. But Duan Lang was worried that Emperor Delong would be unfavorable to him. Therefore, I hope that Lord Fan can unite several adults to keep Li Jianshan's safety. ”

Fan Cheng frowned, "He either came early, or he didn't come at all." If it is really late, it is a crime of contempt for imperial power. If you want me to say, simply inform Li Jianshan not to come to Beijing. ”

Zhou Guangji sighed, "I don't want to bear the charge of great rebellion, so I have to have one anyway." Lord Fan can rest assured that Li Jianshan will find an excuse for himself. However, I am afraid that some people will take the opportunity to make trouble, so I hope that Lord Fan must protect him. ”

Fan Cheng thought for a while and nodded, "Okay, even if I take the position of the servant of the ministry, I must keep Li Jianshan safe." ”

Zhou Guangji thanked him again and again, he knew that there were really few people in the entire court who dared to stand up and speak for Lidu City now. Li Jianshan secretly led a group of men and horses to be planted in Fengluan Mountain, and was conducting training to cross mountains and mountains to prevent the lower pass from being blocked. So, there was a lot of delay. Zhou Guangji was also worried that Delong would be angry and put Li Jianshan, who was late, on death row on the spot. His biggest task now is to secretly protect all the safety of Li Jianshan in Beijing.

Zhou Guangji quietly left the Fan Mansion through the back door, and the two trailing eyeliners were also silently wiped out by the shadow man who secretly protected Zhou Guangji. Zhou Guangji knew that the situation was very serious, and all their personnel in Beijing turned from light to darkness, and they were ready to guard against the purge of the Heavenly Courtyard at any time.

Early the next morning, the royal school grounds were heavily guarded. As soon as the time passed, many ministers began to enter the venue one after another. Compared with three years ago, the guards in charge of the guard are no longer diverse, and they have become all elite soldiers of the Ruifeng Battalion. Liu Shuguang, who has been promoted to general, has become an absolutely powerful figure who controls the soldiers and horses in Kyoto. He and Zhang Zhao were both literate and martial, and were known by the courtiers as Delong's most trusted close minister.

As soon as Shen Shi arrived, hundreds of officials came, just waiting for the arrival of Emperor Delong. Fan Cheng looked at the red gate on the right side of the school field uneasily, and Li Jianshan had not appeared until now, you must know that the courtiers entered after the emperor, which was a serious crime of contempt for the monarch. Fan Cheng secretly wiped his sweat, and said in his heart that this guy should not come. Anyway, when it comes to this, it doesn't help whether you come or not.

As soon as the horn sounded, Emperor Delong's dragon appeared at the main entrance. The civil and military officials bowed down in unison, and the discussion of politics in the world officially began.

The first thing Delong did was to ask the officials to read out the hundreds of officials in the world. When the official said that no one from the capital city had come, the civil and military officials sighed secretly in their hearts, and Delong was angry on the surface, but he was secretly happy in his heart. In front of hundreds of officials in the world, Lidu City is so bullying the king, I am afraid that he will be punished by the ministers without his hints.

Just as Delong was waiting for the ministers to denounce Lidu City, Li Jianshan finally rushed outside the school.

"Who is so bold, the school field has been closed, retreat immediately, otherwise you will be killed."

"I am the governor of the two cities of Lidu and Landu, and I will open the red door immediately, and this official has important matters to face the saint."

Li Jianshan said, taking out the waist card letter seal and the official documents promulgated by the court. After a lieutenant inspected, he said with a dark face.

"My lord, according to the procedure, no one is allowed to enter at this time, sorry."

Li Jianshan's face turned angry, "This official has an important event to start Your Majesty, and it has been delayed, can you bear it." Open the door, I am here with the trust of the Generalissimo of the West and the Heavenly Master of the Protector of the Country, and I am careful of my head when I delay the business. ”

Li Jianshan was even black, and the lieutenant also knew Li Jianshan's name, so in desperation, he had no choice but to dodge the red door through a crack.

Li Jianshan walked through the red gate and saw the civil and military officials in the school field. He took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, ran a few steps, and shouted loudly.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, the big thing is not good~ The West Vietnamese army is attacking again~!"