The Battle of Kyoto not only relieved Kyoto from danger, but also led to changes in the entire pattern. Mokun's army lost nearly half of its troops in the battle, and even if it was with Zhao Pingdu's soldiers and horses, there were only more than 100,000 people left. However, these more than 100,000 people are the elite who have withstood the test of war, and their combat effectiveness is still not to be underestimated.

Zhou Long pursued and killed for more than 100 miles, and after encountering Zhao Pingdu's soldiers and horses, he led his troops back to Duan Lang's camp. As for Sun Gang's soldiers and horses in Yixiang City, they ran faster than rabbits, and Zhao Pingdu did not take advantage of the victory to pursue at all.

In the evening of the same day, according to the news reported by the scout, Duan Lang unfolded the marching map. Looking at the direction in which Lu Mu and Mo Kun were retreating, Duan Lang said.

"Yue'er, it seems that Lu Mu is preparing to garrison the lower pass. As for Mo Kun, according to the direction of his retreat, it seems to be going to the direction of Taiyin County in Xiadu Prefecture. In case they really go to capture Xiadu Mansion, even if Zhang Guangzhi recruits a new army, I am afraid they will not be able to resist. ”

Tantai Mingyue nodded, "It doesn't matter where Lu Mu goes, the cities along the west side have been destroyed, and the people have fled, and Lu Mu has no oil and water to dig up." As long as he doesn't go in the direction of Melan City, we don't have to worry about anything. But Mo Kun went to Taiyin County, which was less than a hundred miles away from Xiadu Mansion and was vulnerable to the invasion of the Nanping army. It doesn't matter if it's another city, but Zhang Guangzhi and Jiang Zhuming and Liang Yi are the main members of the Forbidden Gate, so it's really unreasonable if they don't go to the rescue. ”

Duan Lang thought for a while and said, "Lu Zhengshan is good at defending the city, so let him go to Xiadu Mansion with 20,000 soldiers and horses." Zhang Guangzhi has recruited 30,000 new troops, and 50,000 of them will guard Xiadu Mansion, and Mo Kun will never fight hard to capture the city. Even if he took the city, Mo Kun couldn't afford its losses. ”

Yutai Mingyue agreed, "Okay, tonight the army will be repaired overnight, and let General Lu lead the troops over early tomorrow morning." When Zhang Guangzhi learned that the Nanping army was stationed in Taiyin County, he should not pull the newly recruited troops to Jigangcheng. By the way, who will escort these light and serious wounded who can't fight? In addition, they have limited mobility, so they can't use all their chariots to transport troops. ”

Duan Lang's eyes looked at Zhang Ruming, who was eating chicken wings on the side, "Old Zhang, the task of escorting the wounded soldiers to Chengyang Mansion will be handed over to you." ”

When Zhang Ruming, who had a twist on his mouth, heard this, his eyes suddenly widened, "What are you kidding, Lao Tzu still has to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy, don't go." ”

"You kid kill a fart enemy, the next big army will be to start a war with Xiyue, who has the time to take care of you, it's better to go back to Chengyang Mansion and drink a little wine with Jianshan." Duan Lang persuaded.

"It's okay for me to go, let my daughter-in-law follow me back to Chengyang Mansion, otherwise there is no need to talk." Zhang Ruming shook his head, with a posture of what can you do with me.

Tantai Mingyue looked at Duan Lang, "Forget it, let's let Brother Zhang follow the army, his identity is special, and sometimes he can really use it." The matter of escorting the wounded soldiers was handed over to General Geng Zhishan, and tomorrow he ordered someone to cut down some trees, so that the guards who knew how to craftsmen could help build a batch of carriages. ”

Zhang Ruming stretched out his hand, "No." ”

Duan Lang was stunned for a moment, "What, you agree to escort the wounded soldiers?" ”

"Whoever agrees, I mean the carriage doesn't need to be built, and tomorrow morning, I'll go into the city and ask Delon's boy if he's going. If he dared not to give it, Lao Tzu would lead 10,000 soldiers and horses to attack his grain convoy. Paralyzed, we have to pay such a big price, we have to make this kid compensate. ”

Yutai Mingyue was stunned for a moment, and suddenly smiled, "Don't say it, this is really a good idea." ”

"Yue'er, you are not afraid that Delong will be angry and kill him." Duan Lang smiled bitterly and pointed at Zhang Ruming.

"Don't worry, Delong doesn't dare to do this, otherwise when we confront Lu Mu, he will fall into the ground."

Zhang Ruming pursed his mouth, "It's not to blow with you, give Delong eight guts, they don't dare to do anything to Lao Tzu." The last time Lao Tzu entered the city, Na Delong saw me as if he was welcoming the Holy Ancestor. By the way, last time you partnered with your younger siblings to trick Lao Tzu into the city, don't think I didn't count it in my heart. No, let's talk about this matter~. ”

Duan Lang rolled his eyes, and Yutai Mingyue grabbed Duan Lang, "It's not early, my husband is tired for a day, so let's rest early." ”

"Hey~ Don't go, I haven't finished talking yet~, don't go~, do you still have my big brother in your eyes~!" Zhang Ruming looked at the empty tent depressedly, holding his stomach and having nowhere to say.

In the camp of Lidu City, the bonfire lights and candles were not extinguished as early as usual. Don't look at the victory of the battle, but the atmosphere in the camp is a little solemn and gloomy. War is accompanied by death, and the brothers who laughed and scolded him yesterday will say goodbye forever today. Mournful chants were heard in many tents to bid farewell to the brothers who had died.

Duan Lang and Yutai Mingyue didn't bother everyone, after every big battle, it was like experiencing a baptism of blood. Whether it is a young recruit or an old veteran, they will use a special way to bid farewell to yesterday's comrades.

The army repaired overnight, and early the next morning, Lu Zhengshan led 20,000 soldiers and horses to go straight to Xiadu Mansion. Zhang Ruming also changed into a big red heavenly robe, as if he was going to attend a major ceremony. However, this time Zhang Ruming did not enter the city alone, but brought more than a dozen guards and two carts, which were filled with flatbread baked by the stove camp.

In Kyoto City, Touryu also feasted yesterday to celebrate the relief of Kyoto's crisis. Although Kyoto did not send a single soldier, in any case, the hidden dangers of Western Vietnam and Nanping were temporarily eliminated, which was the greatest joy for the ministers.

In the quiet pavilion of the palace, Delong had breakfast, and the chief manager Liu Zhi came in to report, "Master Qiqi, that Shangguan Xuanwu is asking to see you outside the city." ”

"Shangguan Xuanwu? What is he doing again? DeLong was stunned.

"The minion didn't know, but he said he had brought two cartloads of belongings. The servant wondered if Duan Lang's kid was leaving Kyoto and sent him to bid farewell to His Majesty. ”

Delong sneered, "I helped them yesterday, it seems that this kid Duan Lang still thinks of me as a master." Declare him in. ”

Inside the south gate of Kyoto, the guards on duty lined up on both sides, and greeted Zhang Ruming with respectful eyes. Yesterday's battle made the guards in the city not only see the courage and tenacity of the army of Lidu City, but also full of gratitude. If it weren't for the soldiers and horses of Lidu City who took on the heavy responsibility, they would have to fight a bloody battle with the Nanping Waikou sooner or later. No one wants to die, so these guards are full of respect for the army of the capital city.

Seeing Zhang Ruming enter the city, a standard commander stepped forward and hugged his fists and said, "Lord Shangguan, I will wait for the guards guarding the city to congratulate the soldiers and horses of Lidu City on their victory over Nanping Waikou." ”

Zhang Ruming's waist straightened, and he waved his little fat hand proudly, "Brothers, you don't have to be polite, this Heavenly Master entered the city today to distribute some food to the people in the city." When the Heavenly Master learned that during this period of time, the foreign enemy was besieging the city, and there was a shortage of food in the city, so he couldn't bear it in his heart. No, I brought two carts of pancakes with a little bit of heart. ”

Biao Tong listened, and the tears of excitement were about to fall, "Hurry up~ notify the people nearby, just say that Shangguan Heavenly Master will bless the people and distribute food~!" ”

The guards happily ran to tell each other, and the palace eunuch who was in charge of greeting him was dumbfounded, and hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Shangguan Tianshi, Your Majesty is still waiting for you~!" ”

"Don't worry, let him wait a while, it will be distributed soon." Zhang Ruming drooped his eyelids and said lazily.

After a while, the people at the city gate poured in. The scene of yesterday's battle in the capital city has long been spread throughout Kyoto through the mouth of the guards. When many people saw Zhang Ruming, they knelt down excitedly and thanked him.

Taking advantage of the distribution of flatbread, Zhang Ruming spread his tongue and began to preach the feat of the brave and tenacious army of the capital city and the concern for the country and the people. The father-in-law who took the lead was pale and didn't know what to do, so he quickly ordered someone to report the news to the palace.

In the Jing Pavilion, when Delong heard that Zhang Ruming was winning people's hearts in the city, his nose was crooked, and he immediately ordered Liu Zhi to personally 'take' Zhang Ruming into the palace. Moreover, Wu Guangguang Chu Ti and Zhang Zhao entered the palace to meet together. Delong knew that Zhang Ruming's broken mouth was angry and not worth his life, and he was not willing to fight with Zhang Ruming one-on-one.

After nearly an hour, Zhang Ruming walked into the Jing Pavilion unhurriedly. As soon as he saw Delong, Zhang Ruming hugged his fists and said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, congratulations."

Delong snorted contemptuously, "Shangguan Heavenly Master, I don't know where the joy comes from?" ”

"The army of Nanping and Xiyue has been driven away by my soldiers and horses, and you can sit on the throne for a few more days, isn't it a great joy."

Zhang Zhao suddenly said angrily, "Be bold, my Great Xia is as stable as a rock, and I don't want to speak wildly." Contempt for my holy monarch is like insulting my ancestors, do you want to find death? ”

Zhang Ru looked at him clearly, "Boy, this Heavenly Master is talking to Delong, do you have the right to interject." ”

Delong's face turned pale, and he couldn't help but say angrily, "Shangguan Xuanwu, in front of me, you shouldn't be too presumptuous. I am willing to meet you because I am thinking of the past. If it's all right, please go back. Come and send Lord Shangguan out of the city. ”

"Wait!"

Zhang Ruming saw that Delong was about to be anxious, and he also put away the meaning of playing, "Delong, this heavenly master is here, but there is something serious to do." ”

"Let's talk about what it is." Delongxin said that he wouldn't give you a little face, you kid really don't know the three eyes of the prince of horses.

Zhang Ruming's big face leaned up, and he said arrogantly, "I said Delong, you are a little treacherous in the battle in the early hours of yesterday morning. As an emperor, to do so is to lose trust in the people. ”

When Chu Ti heard this, he stepped forward, "Don't talk nonsense, Your Majesty is a benevolent and virtuous king, and he has always been a man of his word, so how can he break his trust in the people." ”

"Shout, don't admit it. Then let me ask you, why didn't you send a single soldier when you said that you would join forces to fight? If you don't give me an explanation today, Lao Tzu will spread this matter all over the world, so that the subjects of the five countries in the world can see who is treacherous. ”

Delong's fists clenched, and he really wanted to step forward and slap him a few times. Chu Ti continued, "Shangguan Xuanwu, the war is not a child's play, and the layout must be adjusted in time according to the battle situation. Yesterday, there were no Nanping soldiers and horses outside the East City Gate, how do you let Your Majesty send troops. I ask you, are we the ones who fired the arrows at the top of the city? Are we the ones who are waving the flag for you at the head of the city? How to say treachery. Shangguan Xuanwu, you have to talk about your conscience, if it weren't for the cooperation of the court army, would the soldiers and horses of Nanping be able to evacuate so quickly. If they don't withdraw, you will have soldiers and horses in the capital city, hum~! ”

Chu Ti looked at Zhang Ruming with a sneer, and Delong nodded with satisfaction, saying that these few rebuttals were good.

Zhang Ruming pursed his lips, "You hum a fart, Lao Tzu originally wanted to wipe out Mokun's entire army, but you yelled at the city to scare him away, and Lao Tzu hasn't settled accounts with you yet." ”

"You~ You're simply shameless." Chu Tixin said that he had never seen such a shameless person, was he still talking about human words.

Zhang Ruming snorted, looked at Delong and said, "Delong, there is no point in arguing, I'll ask you, yesterday my army in the capital city helped you drive away the foreign invaders, how should you compensate." ”

"Compensation?" Delong's eyes were about to pop out, and he said in his heart that Lao Tzu wants you to die together, and he wants to make amends, so take the wrong medicine.

"Why, my army has suffered heavy losses, shouldn't you compensate?"

DeLong laughed angrily, "Okay, I'm going to hear how you want to make amends." ”

"Then~ allocate 100,000 soldiers and horses to my jurisdiction, and then compensate 10 million or 20 million taels of silver, as much as it means."

"Smack~!" Delong patted the imperial case, "Shangguan Xuanwu, do you think I really don't dare to kill you?" I don't believe that Duan Lang's remaining soldiers and horses can help me. ”

Zhang Zhao also followed and frightened, "Dead fatty, if you dare to speak wildly, it will make your blood gradually fall on the spot." ”

Zhang Ruming glanced at Zhang Zhao, looked at Delong and sneered, "Delong, my two carts of flatbread are not for nothing. As long as you are not afraid that the people in the city will burn down your palace with anger, then you can do it to Lao Tzu. Don't dare to say anything else, I have besieged you for three months with the army of Lidu City, and I still have this ability. When the time comes, there will be a lot of burials for Lao Tzu, and I, Shangguan Xuanwu, am not scared. ”

Delong's heart trembled, of course he knew what serious consequences would be brought by the mutiny of the people in the city. What's more, now that the morale of the army is unstable, Delong is also worried about changes in the city. But if you don't give this guy a little bit of power, Delong can't get over the face of it.

Delong was just about to give the order to take people, Wu Guangguang stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty is angry, this matter is still up to the ministers to ask." ”

Wu Guangguang said, his eyes looked at Zhang Ruming, "Shangguan Xuanwu, Your Majesty is willing to meet you because of your love for fighting foreign invaders. Don't forget, you're still a traitor. Unless Your Majesty is gracious and pardoned, you will always be the enemy of Great Xia. As a traitor, you still want to be compensated, do you think it's possible? ”

"Wu Guangguang, don't come to this set, whether the soldiers and horses in the capital city are traitors or not, I'll ask if you can make up for yesterday's battle. Delong, as the king of a country, you give a happy word. After all, yesterday's battle was negotiated by everyone in the form of an alliance, and none of you can deny this. Zhang Ruming twisted his neck, looking like a dead pig was not afraid of boiling water.

Delong snorted slightly and said angrily, "Your conditions are like farting." If the soldiers and horses in the capital city are poor, I can provide relief. ”

Delong originally thought that Zhang Ruming would scold angrily, so he took the opportunity to let people throw this disgusted dead fat man out of the city gate. Unexpectedly, when Zhang Ruming heard this, a bright smile suddenly bloomed on his face.

"Look, His Majesty Delong is still interesting enough. Well, let's do something real when we need relief. ”、

Delong was stunned for a moment, and said in his heart that he had never seen such a shameless person, "Okay, how do you need me to help, whether to give you some food, or to have some leftovers." Delon scoffed.

Zhang Ruming looked at Delong and said very seriously, "After entering the city, I helped you distribute two carts of flatbread to the people, I don't want anything else, you have to return the money to me." ”

When Delong heard this, he said in his heart that this is still a human saying, isn't it just two carts of bread, and he should give alms to the poor ghosts.

"Shangguan Xuanwu, I can promise you this condition, and it can be regarded as expressing my heart for the bravery of the soldiers and horses of Lidu City yesterday."

Zhang Ruming clenched his fists, "Your Majesty is a man of his word, then I will thank Shangguan Xuanwu." We don't want much, just send someone to fill my two big carts with silver." ”

DeLong's fingers twitched, "What did you say?" ”

Zhang Ruming didn't seem to understand, and looked at Delong strangely, "Cake money, didn't you say to compensate me for the big cake money." Why, talking doesn't count? ”

"Presumptuous, I have always been a man of his word, but you~ no matter how much you mess around, don't blame me for not being emotional."

"Who said that I was messing around, my two carts of flatbread are expensive, every inch of bread is gold, and it would be good if I didn't let you compensate for the gold. If you don't want to pay for it, then let someone take back all the flatbread, and I will take it with me. I am afraid that those who collect the bread will be scolded to death by the people of the city. ”

Delong and several courtiers' angry livers were trembling, if it weren't for Shangguan Xuanwu's special status, they would all want to cut him with a thousand knives.

"Come, blast him out of the city gates for me." Delong couldn't help it, and immediately said angrily.

Several guards rushed in, and Zhang Ruming shouted loudly, "Slow, Lao Tzu will go by himself." Delong, Lao Tzu will let everyone in the world know that you, Delong, as the emperor, have rebelled, and when the time comes, I am afraid that even the people of Kyoto will no longer support you. ”

As soon as Zhang Ruming turned around after speaking, the Heavenly Master's robe and cloud sleeves flicked off, and he was about to walk outside the hall. Wu Guangguang frowned, and stepped forward helplessly and said, "Wait, isn't it just two carts of cake money, this phase will give it to you for Your Majesty." But if you dare to talk nonsense again, don't blame Your Majesty for treating you with death. Wu Guangguang glanced at Delong, which meant a little calm.

As soon as Zhang Ruming heard that he was given silver, he immediately smiled, "Of course, this Heavenly Master has always only said words of praise, and he will not even say a foul word in this life." Lord Xiangguo, where can we go to get the silver? ”

Wu Guangguang gritted his teeth and said with anger, "Okay, please ask Shangguan Heavenly Master to wait outside the palace, and arrange it." ”

"Yes, you can, as long as you give the silver, it doesn't matter where you go." Zhang Ruming smiled proudly.

Wu Guangguang ordered someone to take Zhang Ruming outside the palace, and as soon as he left, Delong suddenly stomped his feet angrily. Zhang Zhaochuti and the two couldn't help but scold angrily.

Wu Guangguang stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, these silver taels are not given for nothing. The minister will let the people in the city know that this is the mercy of His Majesty, and he will reward the army of the capital city. His Majesty remembered the fact that they had fought against the foreign invaders, and did not care about the rebellion, but still showed benevolence and gave some compensation to the wounded. With just two carts of silver taels to appease the people living in the city, this deal can be sought. ”

Delong was stunned, and Chuti Zhang Zhao also nodded. Chu Ti said, "Lord Xiangguo sees that two carts of silver can not only appease the people in the city, but also let the people of the world know His Majesty's benevolent deeds. Yes, the minister agrees. Besides, that dead fat man is really a treacherous villain, and His Majesty doesn't have to worry about him. ”

Delong gasped slightly, and slapped the case angrily, "It's not the silver that I feel sorry for, it's just that Shangguan Xuanwu is too hateful." ”

"Your Majesty is angry, don't be angry with the dragon body, leave this matter to the minister." Wu Guangguang bowed and said.

Delong nodded, he was blackmailed by Zhang Ruming, he was really a little panicked. But for a scoundrel like Shangguan Xuanwu, Delong really couldn't do anything about him. Wu Guangguang and the others said goodbye, bowed and retreated.

Wu Guangguang was on the most prosperous street in Kyoto, and in public he loaded two large carts of silver taels for Zhang Ruming. And it was announced to the whole city, showing the benevolence and compassion of Emperor Delong.

Zhang Ruming didn't care about this, he pretended to be bitter and wanted to buy the cars and horses of the people in the city. Moreover, Zhang Ruming specially told the onlookers that he was transporting wounded soldiers. As soon as they heard that it was transporting wounded soldiers, the people in the city enthusiastically pushed the vehicles. Except for those mules and horses who charged a very low silver tael, the vehicle was basically given to Zhang Ruming for nothing. Seeing Zhang Ruming happily walking out of the city gate with more than thirty carts, Wu Guangguang's teeth hurt with hatred. But the people in the city were sent to the city gate with the voice of gratitude and praise.

Zhang Ruming returned with a full load, which was really unexpected by Duan Lang and others. With these carriages and silver taels, Geng Zhishan led the lightly and seriously wounded to Chengyang Mansion. As soon as the wounded soldiers left, Duan Lang immediately ordered the camp to be pulled up, and the army rushed to Jigangcheng to wait for the arrival of the new army.

A few days later, the news of the Battle of Kyoto immediately spread throughout Bactria . The victory of the soldiers and horses in the capital city greatly boosted the hearts of the people. People seem to have forgotten the court, and they have praised Duan Lang's feats.

After the fifteenth, the new troops recruited from Molan City and other places gathered in Jigangcheng. Unconsciously, the capitals in various places actually recruited more than 200,000 new troops. Taking advantage of the fact that the soldiers and horses of several parties were adjusting, Duan Lang started intensive training with the old and the new.

Just a month after the Battle of Kyoto, Duan Lang received news that the Xiyue convoy was passing through the Liangjie Mountains and marching in the direction of the lower pass. Duan Lang knew that it was time to make a move, and Mo Kun also mobilized troops and horses from the country. Before the soldiers and horses of Nanping were in place, they would eradicate Lu Mu first. Xiyue is not as good as Nanping, and there is still the Moro Kingdom behind them, and they will never dare to suppress all their forces in Great Xia.

In Kongcheng, Duan Lang looked at the neat battle formation, and with an order, the forward general Zhou Long took the lead. All the soldiers and horses rushed to the pass. Da Fei took Duan Lang's warrant and quickly flew towards Fengluan Mountain. Zhou Wu was hungry and thirsty, and finally waited for the order to act.

Seven days later, Lu Mu at the lower pass finally started a head-on fight with Duan Lang. Lu Mu also planned for a long time in this battle, and after two days of alternating battles, Lu Mu had no choice but to give up the lower pass and evacuate in the direction of Lidu City. He wanted to take advantage of the city defense of Lidu City to block the attack of Duan Lang's army.

Just as Duan Lang's army was advancing westward, in the direction of Jingshan City, Feng Zhun and Zhu Wenjun also took soldiers and horses and quietly rushed towards Chengyang Mansion. Feng Zhun, who had been hidden for a long time, finally showed his teeth again.

Feng Zhun and Zhu Wenjun have been hiding in Jingshan City for so long, although it seems that the people of the world have forgotten them, Jingshan City cannot meet the food, grass and equipment of the 100,000 army. After the information collected by the secret agents, Feng Zhun and Zhu Wenjun analyzed the strength and weakness of the soldiers and horses everywhere. Now Duan Lang and Xiyue are fighting hard, and even if they win, their vitality will be greatly damaged. Taking advantage of the fact that the wounded soldiers of Chengyang Mansion had no combat effectiveness, they wanted to take Chengyang in one fell swoop and transport all the grain, grass and equipment to Jingshan City.

Duan Lang and Tantai Mingyue focused on Mo Kun and Delong Deguang brothers, but they didn't expect Feng Zhun and Zhu Wenjun, the two hidden poisonous snakes, to bite them hard in the back.