In the city of Landu, the guards laboriously opened the blocked city gate. Duan Lang did not enter the city, but gathered the elite men and horses of Lidu City together and continued to pursue Lu Mu's army. It's just that without the fetters of Han Pingzi's chariot, Lu Mu's men and horses suddenly increased a lot in speed.

In the face of Duan Lang and others in hot pursuit, the remnants of the West Vietnam led by Lu Mu fled overnight as if they were desperate. They knew that as long as they entered the fortifications of the Two Realms Mountain, they could be regarded as a complete escape from life and death. Duan Lang, Zhou Hu, Huang Zhi and the others were still a step slower after all, and watched Lu Mu hide in the defense of the Two Realms Mountain with the remnants of the defeated army.

After days of running, everyone's face was extremely haggard. Even the war horse under the crotch is a little unbearable. But even so, Lu Mu still ordered to defend to the death, and did not dare to send reserve troops and horses to meet the battle.

Lu Mu, who was frightened, gradually calmed down after a short rest. Lu Mu stood between the arrows of the defensive offensive and looked at Duan Lang condescendingly. He didn't understand why God favored this person so much, Duan Lang's soldiers and horses not only occupied the word 'brave', but there was also a strange woman to follow. Lu Mu didn't care about the other party's bravery, but he was afraid of Mingyue's talent and strategy.

Seeing Lu Mu appear, Duan Lang took more than a dozen steps forward, and pointed the war gun in his hand, "Lu Muxiao'er, don't think that with this defense, you can escape a catastrophe, sooner or later, one day, I will hang your head on the peak of the Two Realms Mountain." ”

Lu Mu sneered, "Duan Lang, it is common for the two countries to win or lose each other, don't think that a small victory can be arrogant in front of your own army." A few months ago, this army division ordered the construction of the defense of the Two Realms Mountain, even if you are strong and strong, you will never want to step on the Two Realms Mountain. Duan Lang did not deny the defeat of the battle. When I go back, I will ask the lord of the country to submit the credentials, and this battle ~ is over. ”

"The end? Hmph, that's easy for you to say. The life of one Han Pingzi is not enough to calm the anger of our army. If you want to stop fighting, unless you withdraw from the Two Realms Mountain and sacrifice your Lu Mu's head. Otherwise, one day I, Duan Lang, will set foot in the capital of your Xiyue Kingdom. ”

The muscles on Lu Mu's face trembled, and hearing Han Pingzi's loss suddenly made him lose his former calmness.

"Duan Lang Xiao'er, you have to speak wildly. It is inevitable that the two countries will fight and the lives will be ruined, and the blood of our Xiyue Marshal has been spilled on the battlefield, and I Lu Mu will always remember this blood debt. If you want to fight, your division is ready to fight. It's just that your Great Xia Dynasty may not allow you to fight any longer. Without the support of the court, this army division would like to see what you use to attack our Liangjie Mountain. ”

Duan Lang snorted coldly, "I am a big Xia country, an inch of mountains and rivers and an inch of blood, you wash your neck and wait for Lao Tzu, I Duan Lang will come again." ”

After Duan Lang finished speaking, he looked at the steep defense, and he knew that if he wanted to take down the Two Realms Mountain, he would definitely not be able to do it without putting some thought into it. This defense is built on the mountain, and it is flanked by cliffs that cannot be climbed at all. Originally, there were no fortifications here, and the Liangjie Mountain was a pot-shaped terrain, and there was a city wall at the spout of the pot on the other side, which was set up to block the Western Vietnamese army. The place where the pot handle is located here was only a carriage and horse passage in the past. Lu Mu built fortifications from here in order to block the soldiers and horses of Great Xia. In this way, the hinterland basin of the Liangjie Mountains was also circled by Lu Mu as the territory of Xiyue.

Duan Lang reluctantly led his soldiers and horses back to Landu City, and Lu Mu, who was extremely tired, didn't want to fight with Duan Lang anymore. As soon as the army of Lidu City withdrew, Lu Mu immediately ordered someone to take Zhang Zongfeng. The loss of Landu City made them lose their coach Han Pingzi. As the general who defended the city that day, not killing was not enough to calm the anger in Lu Mu's heart.

When Lu Mu asked about the situation of losing the city that day, he trembled with anger. He didn't expect Zhang Zongfeng to not act according to his instructions, but this small mistake almost wiped out the entire West Vietnamese army. Lu Mu didn't say a word, and immediately ordered to be beheaded, and hung his head to show the public to set an example.

A day later, Duan Lang led the elite men of Lidu City back to Landu City. Mingyue had already begun to clean up the ruined city, and informed Li Jianshan and others that Zhang Qifeng would lead the new army camp to garrison.

In the Shuai's mansion, it was cleaned up. Duan Lang didn't say anything, he didn't ask anything, what he needed most now was a good night's sleep. These days, Duan Lang's physical strength is extremely overdrawn, and now that he is relaxed, Duan Lang suddenly feels extremely sore all over his body.

Quartermaster Hu Binggao led the logistics supply battalion to open the mezzanine of the city wall, and the grain stored in it was enough for them to eat for two or three months. With food, Tantai Mingyue doesn't need to worry about anything, what she has to do now is to wait for Duan Lang to recover her energy, and then study the reconstruction plan of Landu City. As for attacking the Two Realms Mountain, after reading the topographic map, Yutai Mingyue could only give up this idea for the time being.

Duan Lang slept for a full day before waking up from his sleep. Although his physical strength has recovered, it is a nightmare, and the figures of Fang Yan and Fang Jiye keep flashing in their dreams. They were calling for help and asking Duan Lang for help, but Duan Lang was powerless to save Fang Yan's father and daughter from the fire pit.

Seeing Duan Lang wake up, Tangtai Mingyue brought a bowl of soup, "Lang, your face is not very good, is there something uncomfortable?" ”

Duan Lang looked up at Lantai Mingyue and said guiltily, "Yue'er, I dreamed of Fang Yan. When I took Landu City that day, I promised my father-in-law and mother-in-law outside this handsome mansion that I would take good care of Fang Yan. Unexpectedly, before I arrived in Lidu City, she was~! Duan Lang said, choking up sadly.

Tangtai Mingyue sat next to Duan Lang, looking at Duan Lang's sad appearance, Tangtai Mingyue comforted softly.

"Lang, the loss of Sister Yan, everyone is very sad. I don't blame you for this, I should say that it is my responsibility to not arrange people in advance to protect Sister Yan. ”

"No, it's none of your business, Yue'er, don't think so. You can crush the Western Vietnamese army with the weak division of the capital city, and you don't have the energy to care about anything else. Fang Yan's matter, I didn't blame anyone. I just feel sorry for her and my father-in-law and mother-in-law. Duan Lang stretched out his hand and took Mingyue in his arms.

Tantai Mingyue knew that it would not be able to calm the pain in Duan Lang's heart for a while and a half, and only time could slowly dilute all this.

"Lang, I have already informed Brother Jianshan to bring Sister Yan to Landu City. This is her homeland, so let's reunite Sister Yan's family. ”

Duan Lang was slightly stunned, and nodded silently, "That's fine, Yue'er, I'm going to adjust it in the next few days, and everything in the city will be handed over to you." By the way, let Zhou Wu send scouts to find out every inch of the terrain of the Two Realms Mountain for me. ”

Tangtai Mingyue knew that Duan Lang couldn't let go of her hatred for Lu Mu, she wanted to persuade her, but she hesitated slightly, and just nodded so that she didn't say anything.

A few days later, the soldiers and horses of Lidu City arrived one after another. This time, not only Zhang Ruming and Li Jianshan followed, but even the Seventh Prince Delong also arrived in Landu City. Moreover, Li Jianshan has ordered the follow-up new army battalion to help the people of Landu City who are preparing to return to come together. The originally withered and dilapidated Landu City was once again revitalized.

All the principals of the Lidu City were all in place, leaving only two chiefs and four thousand chiefs to be responsible for the daily operation of the Lidu City. The arrival of Zhang Ruming and others was not for anything else, but to hold a solemn memorial for Fang Jiye and his wife and the soldiers who died in the battle of Landu City.

Outside the city, a green and verdant land has become a cemetery for the martyrs. In the center is erected the tombstone of Fang Jiye and his wife and Fang Yan, especially on Fang Yan's tombstone, Duan Lang personally used a sword to engrave the words 'The tomb of my wife Fang Yan, husband Duan Lang respectfully stands'. Around Fang Jiye and his wife, except for Shen Qishan, Gong Zhanchun and other generals who are tombstones, the others are full of wooden tablets.

The Seven Princes personally presided over the solemn memorial, and Zhang Ruming also prayed for the souls of the soldiers as a celestial master. In a solemn and solemn atmosphere, more than 100,000 troops and the people who arrived wept. Duan Lang also knelt down in grief, and cried in the face of the stele forest.

This war has achieved the prestige of Duan Lang and the army of Lidu City, but under the fame, it is a ladder made of white bones. After a few years, no one remembers these bones, and all people can remember is the glory of those who are alive.

After the memorial, everything returned to calm, and all the work of Landu City had to be launched, and Duan Lang convened a high-level meeting.

In the council hall of the Marshal's Mansion, the generals of the battalions did not appear, only the Seventh Prince Delong and Zhang Ruming and others.

Duan Lang looked at everyone, "His Royal Highness Delong, a few brothers, the war has been fought so far, I don't know if I should continue to fight." You also know the situation of the Two Realms Mountain, and with our current men, I am afraid it will be difficult to break through the fortifications. Even if they take the fortifications on this side at any cost, they can still retreat to the other side and continue to garrison the honor guard. So, I need to ask for everyone's opinions. To fight or not to fight, you all say. ”

The Seventh Prince took the lead and said, "Duan Lang, I, Great Xia and Xiyue, have had disputes over the ownership of the Two Realms Mountains since ancient times. Although the actual control has been in the hands of our Great Xia for so many years, the Western Vietnamese side has never recognized this. So, I think we can take a temporary truce. First, the soldiers and horses will rest for a while, and second, the people also need to resume production. Great Xia fought on both sides and the national strength was empty, so it was best to rest for a period of time. ”

Li Jianshan nodded and said, "What the Seventh Prince said is right, although the court has sent food and grass supplies again, many people also need relief. I also think that it is best to recuperate for a period of time. ”

Zhang Ruming tilted his head and thought for a while, and said, "But if you don't take the Two Realms Mountain, the vast land west of the Landu City will be barren." Without security, the people who dare to go there to live. On the other hand, if the West Vietnam once again gathered hundreds of thousands of troops to kill them, wouldn't it be the same as at the beginning of the war? ”

Duan Lang looked at Zhang Ruming with interest, "Old man, do you mean ~ continue to fight?" ”

Zhang Ruming scratched his head, "I can't tell if I fight or not, I think it's better to listen to Mingyue's younger siblings about this matter." To be honest, the prestige of Mingyue's younger siblings in the army is not inferior to yours now. I said, brother and sister, it's better for you to come up with ideas. ”

Yutai Mingyue looked at Duan Lang, she knew Duan Lang's thoughts very well. But considering the overall situation, this war really deserves a truce.

"Okay, since Brother Shangguan asked me to say it, I'll give you my opinion. Lang, I think the Two Realms Mountain~ has to continue to fight. ”

As soon as Yutai Mingyue said this, the heart of the Seventh Prince Delong suddenly tightened slightly. However, Delon did not express his dissatisfaction. Duan Lang looked at Mingyue, and said in his heart that you still know my heart. Whether it was for the sake of public or selfishness, Duan Lang wanted to take down the Two Realms Mountain. Otherwise, sooner or later it will become a big problem for them.

Tantai Mingyue's voice changed, and then said, "However, we must not fight recklessly, we can't take the lives of our brothers to fill in." Therefore, I think we should strategize and find a way to win, and then force the hurdle. During this time, scouts can be sent to observe the movements of the Two Realms Mountain at any time. While the army is resting, brainstorm and collect solutions to break the barrier. In addition, there is something more important than the Two Realms Mountain, which is still waiting for us to do. ”

Zhang Ruming was stunned, "Is there anything more important than the Two Realms Mountain?" It won't be that you're going to marry Duan Lang. ”

Tantai Mingyue's face turned slightly red when Zhang Ruming said this, and she glared at him angrily, "Brother Shangguan, I mean His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince, Delong. Don't forget, I still don't have a master in Great Xia. Now that the war in the west has come to an end, our great victory is bound to provoke a reaction from some people. I'm afraid that some people can't help but rush to the throne. That's why I think His Royal Highness Delong has to go back to Kyoto. Not only did His Royal Highness Delong want to go back, but he even said that Brother Shangguan and his husband were going to Kyoto. ”

When the Seventh Prince Delong heard this, his heart trembled slightly with excitement. He thought that everyone had forgotten about him, but he didn't expect that Tangtai Mingyue would take the initiative to bring it up. Ever since the great victory in Lidu City, Delong has been thinking about this matter, but he saw that Duan Lang's mood had not calmed down, so it was inconvenient to speak.

Duan Lang was stunned, looked at Yutai Mingyue and asked, "Yue'er, do you think the time has come for His Highness Delong?" ”

Delong looked at Mingyue nervously, but Mingyue nodded very seriously, "As long as the battle report from the Western Theater arrives in Kyoto, Yu Ban will definitely not wait any longer." For the crown prince Dezhang and Yu Ban, ascending to the throne was more important than victory in the war. Otherwise, the news of the great victory in the Western Theater will be announced to the world, and no one will be able to stop His Highness Delong's ascension to the throne. If I were banned, I would definitely temporarily block the news and forcibly let the crown prince ascend the throne despite all difficulties. Once the raw rice is cooked and cooked, the triumphant master of His Highness Delong becomes a prostration. ”

"Isn't Prince Hong going to stop them?" Zhang Ruming asked.

Yutai Mingyue sighed, "I know more about royal affairs than you, and for an old royal family like Prince Hong, whoever controls the world will not pose much of a threat to him." On the contrary, it was the chaos in the imperial city, which was what the royal family was most worried and feared. Just like last time, Prince Hong put on a confrontational posture, once Yu Ban really wants to break the net, I dare to guarantee that Prince Hong will immediately bow his head and retreat. They want the interests of the royal family, not for the sake of a certain prince. Compared to the civil strife in Kyoto compared to His Royal Highness Tokron, I believe that Prince Hiroshi will choose to be stable in the end. ”

Li Jianshan said, "If you say so, it is likely that they have already begun to prepare." Because the secret office of the Lidu City Investigation Department has already passed on the news. ”

Tantai Mingyue nodded, "So, this matter is more urgent than attacking the Two Realms Mountain." Unless, of course, everyone is ready, once the crown prince ascends the throne, they will support Prince Delong as the king of the west. Otherwise, it's better to start early. ”

There was a brief silence in the hall, and Delong nervously waited for Duan Lang's decision. At this moment, it seemed that Duan Lang had become the master of his life, and Delong had an urge to kneel and beg.

Duan Lang's eyes lit up suddenly, "Okay, then let's go back to Beijing and let His Royal Highness Delong ascend to the throne first." Lu Mu will definitely ask the Lord of Xiyue for help, we don't have the support of the court's food and grass supply, it is difficult to gnaw the hard bone of the Two Realms Mountain. Since this is the case, let's not do anything, let's also ascend the throne strongly. ”

After Duan Lang finished speaking, the Seventh Prince Delong stood up excitedly. I don't know how many days and nights, he thought about the grand occasion of his coronation. Now that this moment is really coming, Delon can't help but be nervous and a little gaffe.