In the Great Xia court, a victory of Prince Hong's army suddenly shook the government and the opposition. In Prince Hong's report, the results of the battle were exaggerated, and Feng Zhun and Zhu Wenjun not only killed 40,000 or 50,000 horses of Duan Lang's army but also killed more than 30,000 soldiers and horses of Nanping at a very small price. Although Delong knew that there was some moisture in this, for the Great Xia Emperor, he desperately needed a real victory to boost the hearts of the people.

In the palace quiet pavilion, Delong rubbed his forehead and listened to Chu Ti and Zhang Zhao's secret report. In the court, Delong knew that the false news was for the courtiers. It was only within the Pavilion that Delong could hear the true battle report.

After Chu Ti finished talking about the detailed battle report, he looked at Delong and said with some embarrassment, "Your Majesty, General Ma is urging grain and grass again. Now the treasury is empty, and the reserves of grain and grass are somewhat insufficient. ”

Delong frowned, "On the Western Front, is there any news?" ”

Chu Ti looked at Zhang Zhao, and Zhang Zhao hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, the Western Theater is very stable, General Ma has worked hard and made great achievements, and he has not let the Western Vietnamese army take a step, and the two sides are still facing each other in Lidu City." ”

Delong was furious, "I didn't let him fight against him, but I wanted to drive the soldiers and horses of Xiyue back to the Two Realms Mountain." Have they ever had a big war in such a long time? If there is a big victory in the west, I believe that it will definitely deter Nanping Xiaoxiao. But my uncle only cared about preserving his strength, which was extremely disadvantageous to my uncle's new army camp. ”

Delong's body shook slightly, stabilized his mind, and then said, "Chu Aiqing, immediately inform Ma Ruzheng in the name of the military department~ No, in my name." Let's just say I need to see a big win, not a confrontation. If the confrontation continues, I will send 200,000 elites to the south to support my uncle's new army battalion. ”

"No, Wechen will do it. But what about the grain and grass in the west? Chuti asked, looking at Delon.

"Has the grain and grass requisitioned by the capital below arrived?" Delon asked.

Zhang Zhao hurriedly said, "A lot of grain and grass in the capital have already arrived, and some are on the way. However, there are still many prefectures that have not yet distributed grain and grass. ”

"Bastard, do they dare not even listen to my will? All of them have not been distributed in the capital. Delon said angrily.

"The specific Weichen has not yet been counted, but the Xiadu Mansion of Molan City has definitely not sent it. Hanhaizhai, where Weichen was placed, has not seen grain and grass vehicles out of the city so far. ”

"Melan City and Xiadu Mansion? Jiang Zhuming and Zhang Guangzhi? Delong was stunned for a moment, and then said, "Check it out immediately and see which of the capitals run by the forbidden disciples have not sent grain and grass." ”

"No, Weichen will go and check."

Delong faintly felt a trace of uneasiness, he had focused on Duan Lang all these years, and he still had the value of using the forbidden disciples, so he had not carried out a major cleanup. Even Xiangguo Wu Guangguang wanted to install his protégé a few times, but was blocked by Fan Cheng, the servant of the ministry. Now that the national crisis is at hand, the always cautious Molan City has not requisitioned grain and grass. This phenomenon immediately aroused Delong's suspicions.

Zhang Zhao returned to the Heavenly Prison Courtyard, and after inquiry, he found that almost no grain and grass had been sent to the capital controlled by the forbidden disciples. Zhang Zhao didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly returned to the palace Jing Pavilion and reported the details secretly.

With a gloomy face, DeLong asked, "Do these people also want to rebel?" ”

Zhang Zhao thought for a while and said cautiously, "Your Majesty, Weichen feels that these people just want to blackmail them. They don't have soldiers or horses in their hands, and they don't have the courage to rebel. Among the forbidden disciples, there were many shrewd people. These people may feel that Duan Lang has become a traitor in Great Xia, and they have lost their value of use. Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to let Your Majesty ~ have a promise. ”

"Humph! In the face of national calamity, he dared to blackmail me, and the failure of such rebels to kill was not enough to calm my anger. Don't think that when the national disaster is at the head, I will not dare to kill them. ”

"Your Majesty is angry, and Weichen feels that ~ at this time, the ministers of the world are unstable, if they kill the ministers again, I am afraid that it will be unfavorable to the country. Weichen thought that it was better to send someone to Molan Mansion to inform the powerful relationship. As long as Jiang Zhuming takes the lead, those disciples of Yu Ban will definitely pay tribute to the court with grain and grass as their heads. When the war is a little calmer, it will not be too late for His Majesty to punish him severely. Zhang Zhao hurriedly persuaded Emperor Delong.

Due to the war on two fronts, the local prefectures are requisitioning grain and conscription, and they have long been complaining. Don't look at the usual Zhang Zhao who only reports good news and not bad news, he still understands the real situation of the capital below. Now that the people's hearts are unstable, if they do anything against so many governors, it will really force them to rebel.

Under Zhang Zhao's persuasion, Delong had no choice but to endure for a while, preparing to wait until the war was stable before cleaning up the capital. However, Delong didn't intend to let these people go so easily, he asked Zhang Zhao to send someone to Molan City and Xiadu Mansion with the holy decree. Even if you don't hit a piece, you have to grab one or two thorns to deter it.

Just when the court was collecting grain and grass, in the camp of Prince Hong, there was a war of words between the generals. Yan Facheng learned that Feng Zhun was raiding Zhou Hu's army under his banner, and immediately went to Prince Hong to theorize. Feng Zhun didn't dare to hide this kind of thing, after all, seeing so many soldiers was believing, and he couldn't hide it if he wanted to. As a famous general of Great Xia, Yan Facheng felt that Feng Zhun's behavior touched his bottom line. You must know that attacking under the banner of others is a humiliating thing for the person concerned. If the battle is won, the credit belongs to others, and once the battle is defeated, it is the battle flag general who bears the infamy.

For Prince Hong, of course, he has to support Feng Zhun. Knowing that Feng Zhun did not do this properly, but in front of all the generals, Prince Hong still reprimanded Yan Facheng. Prince Hong warned Yan Facheng to focus on the overall situation and not to stand on his own selfish interests. As long as you can win, you can raise anyone's banner.

Yan Facheng walked out of the Chinese army's tent indignantly, He Lianjia saw it in his eyes, and sighed secretly in his heart. Since the beginning of the war, He Lianjia found that the generals in the camp were also divided into three, six, nine and so on. He and Yan Facheng became Sun Gang, and they were simply excluded from the core. Prince Hong simply treated them like cannon fodder on the battlefield, and any drudgery fell on their heads. But when he studied the war, he never consulted with them. Prince Hong's intimate behavior gradually made He Lianjia, Yan Facheng and others pessimistic.

At the same time, in the Nanping camp of Blue Lake City opposite, it was a different scene. Don't look at Hu Tianzhuang's loss of more than 10,000 people, in Mo Kun's eyes, it is comparable to winning a big victory. The army of the court took the initiative to provoke Duan Lang, which was like a pie falling from the sky for Mo Kun. In this way, the priorities are clear, and he believes that Duan Lang will not settle this account on his head. Mo Kun was happy, calculated the time, and felt that the envoy of Wuliang City should also be about to arrive.

On the official road leading to Blue Lake City, a large passenger car drove unhurriedly towards Blue Lake City. Zhang Ruming was half lying in the car, and Gu Fan and Xiang Tian took two hundred followers to protect Zhang Ruming all the way. Among the team, the eight flags and eight drums were added to the eagle flags and canopies, and the gold-inlaid banner of the 'Heavenly Master of the Protector of the Country' was specially played. If it weren't for the lack of numbers, hanging the eagle flag canopy would be a battle for the Son of Heaven to go out on patrol.

Seeing that he had reached the boundary of Blue Lake City, Zhang Ruming took a few bites of dried meat, preparing for the next battle of words. Less than five miles away from the city gate, a standard of men and horses surrounded Zhang Ruming's team.

Xiang Tian glanced at Gu Fan, Gu Fan led everyone to guard around the car, and Xiang Tian stepped forward and said.

"Listen, Lord Xuanwu, the Heavenly Master of my family, is a guest invited by your family's military advisor. Hurry up and report and let your military division go out of the city to greet you. ”

"Fart, wait for the soldiers and horses of the capital city, take them all for me!"

"You dare!" Xiang Tian shouted angrily, and the long knife in his hand was held horizontally.

"Stop it!"

Zhang Ruming walked out of the car and stood on the car and looked at the Nanping patrol guards quite majestically. Zhang Ruming pointed out, "You are the leader, hurry up and take Lord Ben to meet your marshal and military advisor." ”

"What kind of thing are you, dare to point fingers at Lao Tzu."

The leader scolded angrily, and was just about to order everyone to be taken down, when he heard Zhang Ruming say angrily.

"Shut up for me, Lao Tzu is an old friend of your military advisor Mo Kun, dare to be disrespectful to Lao Tzu, believe it or not, Lao Tzu asked Mo Kun to cut off your head. If you are not convinced, you can give it a try. ”

The leading commander was really suppressed by Zhang Ruming's words, and from the battle where Zhang Ruming traveled, he also saw that this person was not small. What's more, Shangguan Xuanwu's Daimyo Nanping soldiers have also heard of it. Although it was an enemy army, he did not dare to guarantee that the other party was not a guest invited by the military advisor. If it's true, he really can't afford to take this responsibility.

"Since it was invited by the military master, then good, come and escort them into the city."

The leading commander was not stupid, and hurriedly ordered someone to go to the city to report it. Their troops and horses were waiting to be escorted to Blue Lake City.

In Blue Lake City, Mo Kun learned that it was Shangguan Xuanwu who came, and couldn't help but nod with satisfaction. It seems that Duan Lang attaches great importance to this matter, so he will send such an important person to come. If it was replaced by a general under Duan Lang, Mo Kun would definitely be a little disappointed.

Mo Kun smiled at Yang Fakui, "Yang Shuai, you lost this gamble." Let's go, let's go to the government office and wait for them. ”

Mo Kun commanded, and ordered someone to bring Shangguan Xuanwu to the Blue Lake City Mansion, there was a military division deployment map in the big tent of the Chinese army, he didn't dare to bring Zhang Riming here.

There are no more people in Great Xia in Blue Lake City, and the entire city is filled with the army of Nanping, but it does not seem empty. Zhang Ruming and his entourage came to the mansion, and Mo Kun stood outside the lobby.

"Lord Shangguan, the old man is visiting, don't come unharmed." Mo Kun laughed.

"Molangzhong, let's meet again. The complexion is good, what have I eaten recently, and I also recommend it to this heavenly master. Zhang Ruming got out of the car with Gu Fan's support.

"Hehe, Lord Shangguan is really a funny person, this big tonic does have a pair, but it was given to me by Prince Da Xia Hong, I don't know if Lord Shangguan wants to eat a pair."

"Molangzhong, you dare to eat the things sent by Prince Hong's old immortal, and you are not afraid of choking to death."

Listening to Zhang Ruming's mouthful, Yang Fakui couldn't help but say angrily, "Shut up, Mr. Mo is a title given by the lord of my Nanping country, and he must not be rude." ”

Zhang Ruming licked his lips, looked at Yang Fakui, and asked Mo Kun, "Mo Langzhong, who is this person?" ”

Mo Kun smiled slightly, "This is my generalissimo of Nanping soldiers and horses, and Yang Fakui is marshal." Yang Shuai, Lord Shangguan and I are old friends, so don't care. ”

Zhang Ruming hugged his fists at this time, "It turned out to be Marshal Yang, and I have been looking up for a long time." ”

"Lord Shangguan, you and I are two warring parties, I don't know what it means to come to my camp?" Mo Kun asked deliberately.

"Oh? Are we warring parties? How could this Heavenly Master not know. It seems that after you entered Great Xia, we didn't fight each other. ”

Yang Fakui snorted and said, "Really? That Yiming City, my forward general, was beaten by whom. ”

Zhang Ruming laughed, "You're talking about Hu Tianzhuang, that kid has a beaten face, my people obviously went to beat Yan Facheng, he had to lick his face and greet him." This Heavenly Master is about to talk about this, let's go, let's go in and talk about it. By the way, serve me a pot of good tea, the food on the way is too salty, and it will kill me. ”

Yang Fakui stared at the beads of his eyes, and said in his heart, what is this? It's like he's going to his mother's house, he's the green onion.

Mo Kun secretly gave a look, signaling that Yang Fakui did not need to be angry. He had already guessed Shangguan Xuanwu's intentions, and for the sake of the overall situation, he really wanted to temporarily form an alliance with the soldiers and horses of Lidu City. Mo Kun didn't expect that the main army of Great Xia was on the Western Front, and he could still raise such a huge army. What's more, Prince Hong is old and serious, and Mo Kun is also a little helpless. If it is really attacked, the Nanping army will suffer great losses, which is not Mo Kun's original intention. Now Prince Hong took the initiative to provoke Duan Lang, which was exactly what Mo Kun wanted.

Zhang Ruming walked into the lobby, but Xiang Tiangu Fan was stopped at the door. In the lobby, the three of them sat down, and Mo Kun ordered someone to serve tea.

"Shangguan Heavenly Master, you have come from afar, I don't know what is important?" Mo Kun looked at Zhang Ruming knowingly.

"It's not a big deal, I learned that my old friend is here, so I came to catch up with you." Zhang Ruming said with a big grin.

"Renewing?" Mo Kun smiled, "I am fighting with the army of the Great Xia Dynasty, and I don't have time to catch up with the Heavenly Master." If nothing happens, you can go back. ”

Yang Fakui also showed a sneer, he always felt that the so-called Heavenly Master of the Protector in front of him looked like a liar selling wild medicine. Especially the gesture of speaking, Yang Fakui couldn't help but feel the urge to beat people.

Zhang Ruming smiled, "Don't, just drive people away when you come, this is not an old friend's style." By the way, I really remember something about that. Before I came, Duan Lang's kid asked me to bring you two a message. He said that now that the world is in chaos, our soldiers and horses in the capital city cannot always be idle. Duan Lang asked me to ask the two of us if we would continue to reminisce about the old days, or what. ”

Mo Kun looked at Zhang Ruming and asked rhetorically, "Then what do you think?" ”

"We don't care, who we fight with or not, we are idle anyway." Zhang Ruming drooped his eyelids and tasted tea, looking very relaxed.

Yang Fakui's eyes flashed, "That's what I said, whoever you fight is a fight." Since you are friends and foes, then you people don't need to live, just sacrifice the flag for your commander. ”

Zhang Ruming's eyelids raised, "I am a messenger of God, and if I kill me, I will be struck by thunder." ”

Mo Kun smiled, "Lord Shangguan, Yang Shuai is also joking with you." In fact, the soldiers and horses of your Lidu City have long been abandoned by Great Xia, and what is the use of keeping a faint monarch like Delong. It's better for you and me to form an alliance to announce to the world and take the Great Xia Kyoto in one fell swoop. When the time comes, how to divide this country, we can sit down and discuss. ”

Zhang Ruming put down the teacup, "I, Shangguan Xuanwu, am also a cheerful person, let me tell you this, it is impossible to form an alliance." Delong is Delong, but for Daxia Limin, after all, we are of the same origin and the same species. Once the alliance is formed, the army of Lidu City will be reviled by the people of the world. ”

Yang Fakui frowned, "Since you don't have the intention of forming an alliance, then what do you mean by coming here?" ”

"You can't form an alliance, but you can fight yours, and I can fight mine. I will continue your back road, and you will not come to harass my Wuliang City. That Feng Zhun bit me, and Lao Tzu had to let him spit out the bones for me. Zhang Ruming said straight to the point.

Mo Kun said quietly, "You and I fight together against the Great Xia court, what is the difference between this and an alliance in the eyes of the people of Great Xia?" ”

"Of course, there is a difference, it was they who took the initiative to provoke Lao Tzu, and Lao Tzu fought back. Feng Zhun is still stationed in Huining City, and after Lao Tzu destroys him, he will definitely contain part of Prince Hong's troops. When the time comes, even if you fight, we will never interfere in the capital. ”

Mo Kun and Yang Fakui glanced at each other, which was similar to their purpose. Mo Kun was also worried that after advancing forward, their battle line would be too long, and the logistics supply line could not be guaranteed. Now Duan Lang took the initiative to send someone to negotiate, which was exactly what he wanted. But just agreed, Mo Kun was also unwilling, and he had to make Duan Lang pay a price.

Just when Zhang Ruming and Mo Kun were arguing with each other, in Wuliang City, Duan Lang and Tantai Mingyue began to prepare for the next move. In their opinion, if Mo Kun wants to achieve brilliant results, he must get the cooperation of the soldiers and horses of Lidu City. Otherwise, the Nanping army will also have a hard time. At this point, Tantai Mingyue believes that Zhang Ruming will be able to complete the task of this trip.

In the middle of the palace, Azhu sent the latest secret report, and looking at the court proudly announcing the results of this battle, Tantai Mingyue sneered and said.

"Ah Zhu, immediately ask Uncle Zhou to notify the secret station of the capital of the world, and exaggerate the big loss we have suffered, and don't forget to let the people of the world know that Feng Zhun joined forces with Nanping to win this big victory. When the time comes, we will officially start a war with the Great Xia Dynasty, and the people of the world will understand that we are forced to fight back. ”

Ah Zhu agreed and retreated, and Tai Mingyue looked at Duan Lang, "Lang, you can act." ”

Duan Lang nodded slightly, "This time, I will personally lead the team to the expedition." ”

Yutai Mingyue hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed to Duan Lang's battle. She knew that after entering Huining City this time, the army of Lidu City would not be idle again. This battle also heralded the beginning of the fall of the Great Xia Dynasty.

In the big tent of the army in Wuliang City, Duan Lang summoned all the generals and ordered Zhou Longwang Fuzhong and others to gather the troops and horses of the headquarters to cross the Changlin Gorge and assemble with Geng Zhishan and Lu Zhengshan's troops in Fulin County. This time, except for the veteran Wei Du Feng Ming of Xuanhua City, Duan Lang only left Cui Zhiliang to guard Wuliang City. The rest of the generals all followed Duan Lang and prepared to enter Huining City.