Text Section 390 Breaking the kettle
In the city of Yaks, the capital of Moro, the news of the assassination of the crown prince and the high priest Hutu immediately angered the government and the opposition. In Long Mu's secret music, he didn't even mention Qingshan Town, and poured all the disaster water on Duan Lang's body.
Vupor Khan was also shocked in his rage, in his eyes, Duan Lang was the fact that he used blood, and it was a great humiliation for him to negotiate peace. Since Duan Lang had no intention of peace talks, Vupor Khan was forced to choose to continue the war. Although the death of the crown prince Wubatu and the high priest Hutu made Wupol Khan heartbroken, what shocked him even more was Duan Lang's determination to destroy Moro. Originally, Wupol Khan also guessed that Duan Lang was aiming at Xiyue, but he didn't expect that people didn't plan to let Moro go at all. In this case, Vupor Khan decided to fight to the death, and if he did not win, he would die.
In the imperial palace, Vupor Khan wrote a secret edict to the prince Wu Xuan Chi, who was borrowing troops in Western Vietnam. He told Wu Xuanchi that no matter what conditions Xiyue demanded, he would agree to it. Even if Zhou Zhongde made a rude request, he could only agree to the current situation. Otherwise, Moro is about to be doomed.
"Someone is coming, immediately pass through secret channels and hand over my edict to Prince Xuanchi as quickly as possible."
After arranging, Vupor Khan drank a bowl of medicinal soup and fell into a distressed contemplation. Now the 200,000 troops of the Northern Ming Dynasty have entered Moro, and in addition to the Longmu Department of Mamaia City, the regular army has only 100,000 troops left in Chalcink. Even if the world was told to fight back, Vupor Khan couldn't think of who would lead the troops. Long Mu has lost his trust, and Chalcinker is even more guilty of meritorious service. Thinking about it, Vupor Khan couldn't think of anyone else among the Moro courtiers who could take on this position. If it weren't for Vupor Khan's poor health, he would have wanted to take command of the expedition in person.
Just when Wupol Khan was worried, the palace official reported to Taifu Xiaozhi to ask for a meeting. Wupol Khan was trying to find someone to discuss the matter, and immediately announced that Taifu Xiao would meet him. This Xiao Taifu is not only the third duke, but also the leader of the Moro Wenchen, and Wupol Khan also has great respect for him.
"Minister Xiao Zhicheng, knock to see my Majesty."
"Aiqing is exempt from courtesy, give me a seat!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The two gentlemen exchanged a few words of greeting, and Vupor Khan said.
"Mrs. Xiao, I was about to announce your entry into the palace, but I didn't expect you to take the lead. I have a few things in my mind that I want to discuss with Taifu. ”
Xiao Zhicheng arched his hand, "Your Majesty, the national crisis is at the head, and the ministers dare not hide their secrets." Your Majesty is worried about the commander-in-chief of the three armies? ”
Wupol Khan sighed, "Yes, it is still Taifu who knows my thoughts, and I am worried about this matter. Now that Beiming Xiao'er has invaded my Moro land with the help of Duan Lang, my Moro has no way to retreat, but to fight against the water. But after thinking about it, among the courtiers and generals, there was no one available. ”
Taifu Xiao Zhicheng also said with emotion, "Yes, looking at all the countries in the world, if you talk about the strength of soldiers and horses, my Moro is not weak. It is even said that Moro Erlang dares to kill and fight, and the combat power of the sons and daughters is absolutely superior to that of the other four countries. But among the five countries in the world, Nanping has a military think tank like Mo Kun, although Mo Kun is lost, but the contribution is indispensable. Not to mention Lu Mu of Xiyue, he is known as a genius in the art of war. By Duan Lang's side, there are also demon girls like Tantai Mingyue to help. Originally, the Northern Ming Dynasty was mediocre, but the rise of the new monarch Lantai Morley should not be underestimated. And I, Moro, Your Majesty's Holy Sacrament is not in charge in person, but there is no one to use. ”
Vupor Khan said hatefully, "If there had been such a battle five years ago, I would have personally taken command of the battle. But now, my body and bones are really not good. Moreover, I regret very much that I let Batu follow Long Mu, which caused me to re-elect the crown prince. That damned dragon shepherd is not good for protection, and when the war is over, I will punish him. ”
"Your Majesty is angry, and the minister has a sentence that I don't know whether to say or not." Mrs. Xiao said respectfully.
Wupol Khan was stunned for a moment, "Taifu, why are you polite to me." There is nothing to say, but it doesn't hurt to say it. ”
Mrs. Xiao arched his hand and said, "Then please forgive Weichen for being rude, in fact, there are no generals available in the courtiers or even in the barracks, but outside the courtiers' barracks, there may be someone who can take on this role." ”
"Outside the courtiers? Who? Vupor Khan was slightly stunned.
Mrs. Xiao hesitated for a moment and said, "He is~ Martial Law Cultivation!" ”
When Mrs. Xiao said the name, Wupol Khan couldn't help but stand up in surprise. Wu Faxiu was the imperial uncle of Vupor Khan, who was not a few years older than him, but also more than sixty years old. More than 20 years ago, it was Wu Faxiu who led his troops to join forces with Western Vietnam to enter Great Xia. When Vupor Khan was still the crown prince, his imperial uncle's military prowess was famous. However, more than ten years ago, because Wu Fa Xiu was suspected of seeking power and usurping the throne, he was ordered by Wupol Khan to be demoted to a commoner and permanently imprisoned. Now more than ten years have passed, and Mrs. Xiao doesn't mention it, and Wupol Khan is about to forget this imperial uncle.
"Taifu, do you know what crime this person has committed?" Vupor Khan said angrily.
Xiao Zhicheng stood up and bowed down and said, "Your Majesty is angry, of course the minister knows." But when my Moro is in a critical place today, the minister feels that ~ only by reusing the martial arts cultivation may be able to redeem the defeat. Besides, after more than ten years of captivity, presumably Wu Fa Xiu should also know that he was wrong. Your Majesty, the national crisis is at the head, and the minister thinks it is better to make an exception once. Although Wu Faxiu is a criminal minister, he is a royal bloodline after all. In the face of the powerful foreign invaders, Weichen believes that he will not disappoint His Majesty. ”
Wupol Khan looked at Xiao Zhicheng for a few breaths before he said slowly, "Mrs. Xiao, have you ~ been to see him?" ”
Xiao Zhicheng bowed to the ground, "The minister didn't dare to hide it, he did visit this person a few days ago." But the minister is also based on the current crisis of my Moro, and does not have anything to do with this person. Weichen's words are true, and I hope Your Majesty will see it. ”
Wupol Khan nodded slightly, "Alas, it's been more than ten years, if you don't mention it, I really can't remember him." But I don't know if this imperial uncle of mine can still get on the war horse. ”
As soon as he heard this, Xiao Zhicheng knew that there was a play. After all, after Wu Faxiu was demoted to a commoner, even the courtiers called him by his name, and he didn't dare to mention the status of the royal family back then. Now that Vupor Khan is once again known as the emperor's uncle, it seems that he wants to reactivate him.
"Back to Your Majesty, although the confinement is hard, it also lacks the burden of government and military affairs. Martial arts cultivation purifies the mind and repents of oneself, and the body and bones are strong. ”
Vupor Khan pondered for a moment, and then suddenly said, "Go, accompany me to see him." I haven't seen you for so many years, and I also want to see this imperial uncle, and whether I recognize my majesty. ”
Xiao Zhicheng was overjoyed in his heart, "Your Majesty has such a magnanimous and sage virtue, I, Moro, will definitely turn the corner from danger." ”
Wupol Khan snorted, and said in his heart that it is not necessary to use it, this sycophant is a bit early. The two of them drove out of the palace and went directly to the forbidden place not far from the city.
A day later, Wupol Khan announced to the world that he canonized the old emperor's uncle Wu Faxiu as the generalissimo of the Moro soldiers and horses, and requisitioned the soldiers and horses of each capital city to assemble in the city of Yaks. This indicates that Moro will launch a counterattack against the Northern Ming Dynasty and the Great Calendar Kingdom.
The news of the murder of the Moro prince Wubatu quickly spread to all countries in the world through various channels. In Dawan City, the capital of Xiyue, the government and the opposition were also shocked by this news. Duan Lang's killing of the peace envoy and the crown prince Wu Batu is enough to show his determination to destroy Moro. This is not bad news for West Vietnam, but it is also a warning.
In the Xiyue Imperial Palace, the lobbyist Zhou Zhongde faced was not one. In addition to the statement of Wu Xuanchi, the prince of Moro, who borrowed troops, the words of Ying Shoushan, the envoy of Nanping State, convinced him even more.
Whether it was Mo Luo Wu Xuan Chi or Lu Mu, in his advice to Zhou Zhongde, he just joined forces to win the war that took place in Moro. Lu Mu believes that as long as he wins the battle of Moro, at least the five kingdoms of the world can maintain balance, and Duan Lang will not be dominant. A few years later, Xiyue went through a recuperation, and Lu Mu was confident that he could make Xiyue strong.
However, Ying Shoushan told Zhou Zhongde that it didn't matter if he won the war or not, but Duan Lang must be destroyed in Moro. Even if Beiming won the battle of Moro, it would end in a miserable victory in terms of the strength of the two countries. As long as Duan Lang and Tangtai Mingyue are destroyed, there will be chaos in the country. And the small country of Beiming has experienced the battle of Moro, and the Beiming army will be left with little strength, even if he wants to avenge Duan Lang and Tangtai Mingyue, he is more than willing and not enough. As for Duan Lang's other subordinates, those new armies lacked the command of Tai Mingyue and Duan Lang, and they were just scattered sand.
Under pressure and persuasion from several quarters, Zhou Zhongde finally decided to help Moro with the strength of the whole country. Zhou Zhongde informed Moro's envoy Prince Wu Xuanchi to let Moro's soldiers and horses fight against the Northern Ming. On Duan Lang's side, it was handed over to Lu Mu. In addition to the soldiers and horses guarding the Liangjie Mountain, Zhou Zhongde once again collected 100,000 troops and slaughtered Mamaia City. This is already the last family foundation of Xiyue, and Zhou Zhongde also pressed the future and destiny of Xiyue to fight for the final victory.
After ten days of calm in Mamaia City, Dafei went back and forth to collect news from secret stations in various places. In Duan Lang's camp, except for Zhang Ruming, who couldn't close his mouth when he learned that he had Lin Erle, everyone else was like pressing down a heavy stone in their hearts.
Inside the tent, Duan Lang looked at the news brought by Da Fei, and asked a little strangely, "Yue'er, who is this martial arts cultivator, why haven't you heard of it before?" Vupor Khan's imperial uncle, can he still fight with such an old guy? ”
"I'm not familiar with this person either, so I'll go back and let Brother Morley investigate. There is a special Moro secret file in the Beiming Palace, and there should be information about this martial law cultivation. Yutai Mingyue said.
Duan Lang's military camp was full of young people, and Lang had not yet been born when the martial arts cultivation army was defeated by the Two Realms Mountain, so of course he didn't know the information about this person. Moreover, Wu Fa Xiu has been imprisoned for more than ten years, even the old people in the past have even forgotten this name, let alone the young people now.
Duan Lang frowned, "It seems that Long Mu did not tell the truth about the death of Wu Batu. Yue'er, I suggest that our soldiers and horses immediately go to Temira City and join up with Khoza Simundu and the others. Since Moro and Xiyue are going to have a big game, let's have a good time with them. If it really didn't work, he pulled Zhou Hu's soldiers and horses over. This battle is very important, and it also determines the overall situation of the world. ”
Tantai Mingyue said, "I don't think it's necessary for the time being, Xiyue has experienced the Battle of Great Xia, and its military sources are not very large." Their elites, like us, were all brought over by Lu Mu. On the Moro side, at present, except for the 100,000 soldiers and horses of Chalchink, even if the troops of each capital are concentrated together, the ability to cooperate will not be very strong. On the whole, we are not necessarily weak. ”
"I'm afraid that ~ Beiming's combat power is too weak." Duan Lang looked at Tantai Mingyue, afraid that this sentence would hurt her heart.
Yutai Mingyue smiled bitterly, although Beiming is her home country, but the national system of Beiming is different from the other four countries, and the intrigue between the tribes lacks unified training, which indirectly restricts the combat ability of soldiers and horses. Moreover, the commander of the soldiers and horses sometimes has a lot of scruples, and some large tribal warbands do not even obey the control of the commander.
"Lang, in the current situation, it is correct for the troops to be assembled in the city of Tamila. However, after the assembly, I am afraid that we will still have to fight separately. However, I have an idea, and I don't know if you agree with it. Tantai Mingyue looked at Duan Lang and said.
"What thoughts?"
"I want to ~ personally command the Northern Ming army, and you and I will fight separately."
Duan Lang was stunned for a moment, "You are going to command the Northern Ming army?" ”
"Of course, this also requires the authorization of Big Brother Morley. There are many factions in the Northern Ming army, and the two generals Mengdu and Qi Ke will definitely not be able to cooperate. Although Hozath is said to be a big elder, he has no deterrent power over the tribes. In any case, my identity as a member of the Northern Ming Imperial Family can at least suppress the factions in the army and command them to fight in unity. Otherwise, the combat effectiveness of the Northern Ming army may be reduced by half. ”
"You mean, when the time comes, we will still fight separately, and our side will mainly deal with Lu Mu?"
"No, our soldiers and horses of the Great Calendar Kingdom are only to contain the forces of Western Vietnam, and they mainly use the way of wandering. After I lead the Northern Ming army to completely defeat Moro, we will outflank Lu Mu. Yutai Mingyue said.
Duan Lang couldn't help but laugh, "Why, this is to treat me as General Mengdu." ”
"Lang, because only you can lead Lu Mu's nose and run around. If it were someone else, Lu Mu would not care at all and would switch to another party. Therefore, I can only grieve my husband. ”
Duan Lang thought for a while, and neither agreed nor denied, "Let's go to Tamila City to assemble first." ”
Tantai Mingyue nodded, "It's okay, let Brother Zhang go back after you arrive." Sister Azhu is overjoyed, I'm afraid Brother Zhang doesn't have the heart to stay here anymore. ”
Speaking of Zhang Ruming's child, Duan Lang glanced at Mingyue with some feeling. Tantai Mingyue knew what he was thinking, and said shyly.
"Husband, rest assured, when the war is over, Mingyue will also give birth to a few more Lin'er for her husband."
Tantai Mingyue couldn't say the bitterness in her heart, not that she couldn't conceive, but that Tantai Mingyue had been taking secret medicine in Beiming Palace and didn't dare to conceive and give birth. She knew that once she was pregnant, she would leave the military formation and return to the palace to recuperate. Although Duan Lang is brave and brave and does not lack resourcefulness, compared to Lu Mu, he lacks insidiousness and cunning. If it weren't for the preparation of this war a year ago, Tantai Mingyue would have been like Azhu, ready to continue the prosperity of the Duan family for the rest of the world. But this battle of Moro made Tantai Mingyue give up this idea, and he could only talk about it after the war.
In the barracks, Zhang Ruming was lying in a chariot, humming with Erlang's legs crossed. Zhou Long and Zhou Wu also stood by the car, happy for his sister.
"I said, you two are uncles, why don't you hurry up and come up with ideas for me and think of a good name for my son." Zhang Ruming sat up and said.
"That's your son, not mine, unless he is surnamed Zhou." Zhou Long teased with a smile.
"Go aside, I don't have time to joke with you two. Uncle, we have to give the child a domineering name. This child will definitely be rich and noble in the future, what is it called~ Zhang Tianshen~ No, Lao Tzu is the heavenly master, and he can't be one level higher than Lao Tzu. ”
Zhou Wu said with a smile, "Otherwise, it will directly make Zhang Ba angry." ”
Zhang Ruming rolled his eyes, and while several people were chatting, a guard came over.
"General Long, General Wu, Duan Shuai and the military advisor, please come over."
Zhou Long patted Zhang Ruming, "Brother-in-law, think about it, we're going to discuss things." ”
"! Brother-in-law, are you shouting, it's not big or small. If it weren't for the fact that you are a child and his uncle's face, believe it or not, Lao Tzu will whip you with a scepter. Zhang Ruming pursed his lips and put on a lofty posture.
Zhou Long and Zhou Wu walked towards the handsome tent with a smile, and Zhang Ruming remembered that he should also listen to it. He didn't care whether Duan Lang shouted at himself or not, jumped off the chariot directly, and walked towards the handsome tent with figure-eight steps.
In the city of Mamaia, Lu Mu had already pulled the soldiers back. After receiving the news from all parties, Lu Mu was in a happy mood, and the current situation was in line with his requirements. And on Long Mu's side, the will he received also made the great toast breathe a sigh of relief. As Lu Mu analyzed, Vupor Khan was not held accountable, but only removed him as coach. However, when Long Mu learned that Wu Fa Xiu had re-emerged from the mountain, he was shocked and surprised.
In the palace, Lu Mu and Long Mu sat opposite each other, the two analyzed the situation, and Long Mu said.
"Governor Lu, Prince Wu is personally in charge, and Beiming Xiao'er can bear it."
"Lord Toast, let's leave that alone, these days, you and I have a big operation."
Long Mu was stunned, "Action? How to act before reinforcements arrive. ”
Lu Mu looked at the big toast opposite with a serious face, "If I'm not mistaken, that Duan Lang will definitely flee back to Taimila City to join the Northern Ming army in the next two days." But just let them go, Lu was unwilling. Come and see~! ”
Lu Mu stood up as he spoke, walked to the marching chart hanging on the wall, and said, "From Mamaia City to Temira City, you must pass through here. ”
"Of course the old man knows that when he came, Zhou Long set up an ambush there and burned a lot of old man's baggage vehicles."
Lu Mu said, "I'm going to pull all our soldiers and horses over overnight and have a big battle with Duan Lang here." ”
Long Mu was shocked in his heart, "Lu Dudu, with the current strength of you and me, we are not sure of victory. ”
"No, but Duan Lang didn't either." Lu Mu sneered.
"Isn't this a lose-lose situation?"
"Yes, you and I have as many as 70,000 troops, and even if we lose another 50,000, the governor of Pontus will admit it. But that section of Lang, I'm afraid I can't afford to lose. Lu Mu said gloomily.
Long Mu thought about it and immediately understood Lu Mu's intentions. In the past, they had no backup, so they could only rely on the current strength to deal with Duan Lang, so they had a lot of worries. But now the situation is different, Moro has recruited troops from all over the country, and 100,000 reinforcements from West Vietnam are also on the way, Lu Mu can completely let go of his hands and feet to engage in a life-and-death battle with Duan Lang. Even if he was defeated and fled, Duan Lang's soldiers and horses would suffer heavy losses. Lu Mu can consume it now, but Duan Lang may not dare to fight to the death.
"Governor Lu, you and I are people on a chariot, and the Governor is in charge of all the soldiers and horses in the headquarters." Long Mu also decided to gamble with Lu Mu, in case they won the battle, this would be a great achievement for Long Mu, enough to make up for his mistakes.
The two of them agreed, and left the city of Mamaia overnight. Even if they abandon the city, they have to block the way before Duan Lang evacuates. This time, Lu Mu didn't even hide his tracks, he knew that he couldn't hide it if he wanted to. Lu Mu just wanted to tell Duan Lang clearly that if he wanted to leave, he would have a hard time with him.