On the banks of the Wushui River, the river is rolling eastward. Lu Mu still underestimated the turbulent river, and the last group of people who crossed the river were all swallowed by the turbulent river due to the collapse of the hull. More than 40,000 soldiers lost nearly 5,000 men and horses at once.

Lu Mu was a little frightened, if he hadn't insisted on following the first batch of test water to cross the river, he would definitely be in the end. In that case, I'm afraid that he, the Grand Duke, will forever become a lonely ghost wandering in Great Xia.

After going ashore, Lu Mu immediately ordered all the docks to be destroyed. The craftsmen were a little distressed, and they had worked hard for two or three months to build these docks, which were about to turn into a pile of waste wood in the blink of an eye. But no one dared to disobey Lu Mu's words, especially when the army had just been defeated, Lu Mu's mood was very irritable, and if he didn't do well, he might lose his head.

After a busy night, the sky began to brighten. Lu Mu ordered the soldiers and horses to rest in place for three hours, and everyone was extremely tired after running all the way. On the other side of the Wushui River, Lu Mu didn't dare to stay, and only after crossing the river did Lu Mu feel truly safe.

The soldiers of the Western Yue staggered and found a place to rest, and Lu Mu leaned on a big tree to analyze the reasons for the defeat of the war with Sun Laicheng and others. According to Man Zhan and others, in the final analysis, the reason is still from Fan Jiachang's side.

"Lord Dudu, our side had a great advantage in the original battle. If Lang doesn't come during that period, or if he comes half a pillar of incense later, then the bright moon of Tangtai will definitely not be able to hold on to the defeat like a mountain. It's a pity, it's a pity. Sun Laicheng said regretfully.

Man Zhan also snorted angrily, "If you knew this, it would be better not to let Fan Jiachang participate." If it weren't for this bastard, our coalition would have won. There is also Na Huohai, who usually shouts very loudly, and at the critical moment, he actually let the family eat all the 40,000 troops. ”

Lu Mu frowned slightly, although he did not watch the battle in person, but what everyone said, pictures appeared in his mind as if he had experienced it himself.

Lu Muchang sighed, "It seems that Mo Kun and I both underestimated Duan Lang and Tangtai Mingyue's ruthlessness. Originally, we thought that before the war, Duan Lang took into account the reputation of the people in the world and did not dare to attack Fan Jiachang, who was a friendly army. Unexpectedly, he not only made a black hand in advance, but also put Huo Hai into the trap. If my prediction is right, Huo Hai must have fallen into Duan Lang's trap. Otherwise, with the strength of the soldiers and horses led by Huo Hai, even if Duan Lang wins, he will injure the enemy by 1,000 and lose 800, and he will no longer be able to support the main battlefield. ”

"Lord Dudu, do you say that the Mokun military division will also flee the battlefield?" Man Zhan asked.

Lu Mu shook his head, "Mo Kun is resourceful, but he cherishes his wings too much. The reason why the governor of Pontus did not compete with Mo Kun for the final decisive battle was that he was determined to become a benevolent if he did not succeed. I'm afraid that at this moment, this world-famous Nanping Zhisuo has been lost. ”

Man Zhan and Sun Laicheng were shocked in their hearts, and when they fled, they did hear the order for the general attack of Nanping. If it weren't for the soldiers and horses of Nanping blocking Duan Lang's army, I'm afraid they wouldn't have evacuated so smoothly. In any case, the West Vietnamese Ping Coalition Army had been together in Molan City for two or three months, and Man Zhan and others still had a lot of respect for Mo Kun. Thinking that Mo Kun would die on the battlefield, their hearts were also very heavy.

Lu Mu sighed bitterly, "The Governor of Pontus thinks that he is rich and has five cars and wisdom in the world, but he didn't expect to enter the Great Xia twice, and he lost to Duan Lang. I don't know if this is an injustice from the heavens, or if the governor of Pontus was born at an inopportune time. That Duan Lang and Yutai Mingyue, which one of them fought alone with the governor of Pontus, and the governor of Pontus was confident that he could win. But the two of them are together, Tangtai Mingyue is resourceful in strategizing, and Duan Lang is brave and fierce in training, these two are simply a match made in heaven. If I don't want to come up with a way to crack it, I'm afraid that my Xiyue territory will face the iron cavalry of the Duan family army sooner or later. ”

Lu Mu rubbed his forehead, he knew that in the future, Great Xia would be Duan Lang's world. Don't look at the many cities in Great Xia that were invaded by the flames of war, but there are still many cities that remain intact. For Xiyue and Nanping, Bactria is still a behemoth. With a strong population base, it won't take a few years for Great Xia to rebuild a powerful army. Especially with a military training wizard like Duan Lang, it is difficult for Xiyue to compete alone. In other words, Duan Lang would not give him Lu Mu a ten-year period of recuperation, and would march westward.

Lu Mu thought of Ying Shoushan, and when he left the city, he knew that this Ying Commander was also ready to evacuate. It seems that Mo Kun also left a back hand before the war. And this backhand can be said to be the hope for the future left for Nanping. Now, Lu Mu can only write to the lord of the country and strengthen the alliance with Nanping. Only by forming an offensive and defensive alliance may be able to stop the rise of Great Xia.

In the city of Molan, it was not until after midnight that Duan Lang gathered his men. Everyone was exhausted from the battle yesterday, and some horses entered the city very late, so Duan Lang let them sleep well. Anyway, Duan Lang felt that Lu Mu's army had entered the Jedi, and there was no possibility of escaping again.

Duan Lang and Zhou Long and Zhou Wu left the city with only 30,000 horses. Da Fei flew to Fengluan Mountain with the secret letter of Tangtai Mingyue. On this side, Zhang Ruming personally took the many chariots that were captured, preparing to take Jiang Zhuming and other people of Molan City back to the city.

Yutai Mingyue and Ah Zhu stood on top of the city, the two looked at the vast outside of the city, and Ah Zhu said softly.

"It's over, it's finally over. Yue'er, shouldn't you also think about the founding of the country? Maybe it won't be long before I call you the Queen. ”

"Ah Zhu, maybe it's not me who will be the queen, but I think that Brother Zhang is very suitable to be the lord of the world." Yutai Mingyue glanced at Azhu.

"Him?" Azhu couldn't help but laugh twice.

"Why, even my husband looks down on me." Yutai Mingyue teased.

"He is going to be the emperor, and I guess the first thing is to recruit famous chefs from all over the world. As for the livelihood of the people in the world, he didn't have those things in his head. ”

"Ah Zhu, Brother Zhang looks big and brainless on the surface, but in fact, he is the most frank one among us. If Brother Zhang sits on the throne, I believe everyone will be convinced. ”

"Yue'er, don't be kidding, this throne can't be done by anyone except Brother Duan. But the two of us also have a plan, and after Brother Duan ascends the throne, we will retire to the rivers and lakes. When the time comes, I can have a few more children for the Zhang family, and our sisters will no longer have to secretly drink medicinal soup. Aju looked out of the city and began to imagine a bright future.

Yutai Mingyue sighed secretly, as a royal princess, she really didn't want Duan Lang to be the emperor. Tantai Mingyue yearns for that kind of unrestrained life, and after becoming the emperor, there are more things waiting for them in this devastated Great Xia.

Everyone thought that as long as the remnants of Lu Mu were destroyed, they could march eastward and settle the last grudge between Yixiang City and Kyoto. Surprisingly, Duan Lang and the others actually pounced. When he saw those felled trees and some unfinished docks, Duan Lang realized that Lu Mu had already made arrangements.

Looking at the rolling river, Duan Lang was also a little helpless. If Zhou Wu's soldiers and horses were still in Fengluan Mountain, they could completely stop and kill the remnants of Lu Mu. But now, there are no more of his soldiers and horses on the other side of the river, so he can only watch Lu Mu easily evacuate from Great Xia. Even if he is chasing after him now, I am afraid that Lu Mu will also return to the country to ask for his guilt. Duan Lang had no choice but to return to Molan City with his soldiers and horses. According to the current situation of the army, Duan Lang did not pursue the remnants of Lu Mu, but let all the soldiers and horses rest temporarily.

Five days later, Zhang Ruming's chariot, with the men, women and children of Melan City, returned to the city one after another. When these suffering people learned that Duan Lang's army had completely defeated the Nanping and Western Vietnamese coalition forces, they were so excited that they didn't know how many times they cried.

Within the Molan City Mansion, it became lively again. Pang Gang, Fan Cheng and the others sighed, as if they had lived again. Jiang Zhuming even prayed to God to thank his teacher, if it wasn't for Yu Ban's repeated explanation before his death, let him lead his disciples to Duan Lang, I'm afraid it would be a different situation now.

Several people discussed for a while, and Pang Gang came forward on behalf of everyone and said, "Duan Lang, the waikou has been removed, next, is it time to think about the right thing." The country cannot be left without an owner for a day, but at this time, Deguang can no longer represent my Great Xia country. We felt that it was time for the founding of the country. ”

Jiang Zhuming also said, "Yes, the general trend is that the world will move together, and it is against the will of heaven to resign." ”

Duan Lang looked at everyone calmly and pointed to the marching map hanging on the wall, "Everyone, the enemy army has not yet driven out of the country, and it is too early to talk about it." What's more, Yixiang City and Kyoto are still struggling, even if they are the founding of the country, they have to solve their affairs. ”

Pang Gang and the others were stunned, "What, you still have to lead the soldiers and horses to pursue the remnants of Lu Mu?" ”

Duan Lang nodded, "I just received the news from Uncle Zhou today, and Lu Mu was extremely crazy, not only ransacking Fengluan County, but also not letting go of any of the surrounding counties. Originally, I thought that he would flee back to Xiyue as soon as possible, but now it seems that this bastard is still thinking about occupying Lidu City and Landu City. Our army will rest for another three days, and I will lead my men and horses from the edge of the western desert to the capital. ”

Everyone looked at each other in surprise, and Jiang Zhuming asked, "Then how should we plan next?" ”

Duan Lang knew that what Jiang Zhuming was referring to was not only the few people in Molan City, but also those cities in the world who supported Duan Lang. Duan Lang's eyes looked at the Mingyue of the Tai Tai, and the Mingyue of the Tai said.

"I have discussed this matter with my husband, and at present, the war is over, and the next focus is on Elephant City and Kyoto. After all, the Great Xia royal family has been inherited for a hundred years, and how to deal with Deguang and Delong still needs to be discussed with various capitals. If you directly send troops to eradicate them, it will seem that the husband is a little narrow-minded. Whether to overthrow the Zhao dynasty or let the people of the world decide. ”

Pang Gang was stunned, "Then~ how to discuss?" ”

"I have asked Uncle Zhou to send an invitation to the capital of the world, asking everyone to go to the Xiadu Mansion to discuss the affairs of the world. The time is set for a month later, and Duan Lang and I will almost return to Xiadu Mansion by then. Lord Jiang, here in Melan City, you can temporarily entrust a few trusted officials to rebuild it. You, Da Da Ren and Lord Fan, must rush to Xiadu Mansion in advance to greet the officials of the capital of the world with Li Jianshan and Zhang Guangzhi. The huge man and Lord Fan are the old men of the court, plus you, the great member of Molan City, even if Duan Lang and I are not in Xiadu Mansion, you can still hold the battle. What's more, there is also our Shangguan Heavenly Master to follow. Yutai Mingyue said.

Duan Lang also followed, "If it weren't for the terrible destruction of Molan City, I originally planned to let everyone gather here. However, the eastern cities and the southern cities are too far away from Molan City, so it is more appropriate to go to Xiadu Mansion. ”

Jiang Zhuming nodded, "Yes, this proposal is very good." To overthrow the Zhao dynasty, it is more appropriate to let the capital of the world discuss politics. In this way, it will also save people from suffering from dirt in the future. Okay, a few of us, let's follow Lord Shangguan to Xiadu Mansion together. ”

"By the way, I also asked people to invite Elephant City Deguang and Kyoto Delong and others. As for whether they will go or not, it is difficult to say. Yutai Mingyue said.

Fan Cheng snorted coldly, "They don't have the face to go, I guess Deguang and Delong are thinking about how to fight it." Collusion with foreign enemies, it is a loss that they can think of it. ”

After everyone finished deliberating, Pang Gang and others agreed to convene the world's deliberations. In their view, this meeting is basically a ceremony for the founding of the country. The Zhao dynasty has passed, and a new dynasty is coming. As for when Duan Lang will be the emperor, it is just a matter of time.

Three days later, Zhang Ruming, Chen Zhanxuan, Zhou Hu and others, together with the disabled guards and Jiang Zhuming and others, left Molan City in a mighty manner. Because Yan Facheng and Zhang Qifeng were seriously injured and were not out of danger, they could only stay in Molan City for the time being to continue treatment.

As soon as Zhang Ruming and the others left, Duan Lang reintegrated his troops, and Zhou Long, Zhou Wu and Lu Zhengshan led the three battalions of men and horses respectively, and Duan Lang rushed to Lidu City with an army of 60,000. He hoped that Lu Mu would continue to occupy the capital city, and Duan Lang could intersperse the desert and directly bypass to block Lu Mu's back road. As for how to attack Lidu City, Tai Mingyue sent people to dig the passage before leaving, which could completely give Lu Mu a fatal blow.

The news of the battle of Melan City soon spread all over the world. In particular, the collusion between Deguang and foreign criminals immediately caused a shock among the people of the world. In the Elephant City, Deguang is even more like a pin. In order to appease the people in the city, Deguang bit back and slandered Duan Lang for killing the court's soldiers and horses for his own selfishness. Deguang even told the people in the city that they would not hesitate to fight Duan Lang to the death for the sake of the Great Xia River.

In Kyoto City, Wu Guangguang learned the news, and he knew that the Great Xia Dynasty was completely finished. I'm afraid that what awaits them will be the judgment of Duan Lang's army. The court was already empty, and the ministers fled Kyoto one after another, regretting that they had not taken refuge in Duan Lang earlier.

In the Great Xia Palace, Wu Guang Chuti looked at Delong who was dying, and didn't know whether to tell him the news of Duan Lang's victory. Even about the interception of the military salary of the northern battalion, Wu Guang Chuti hid it from Delong. The two looked at each other, but in the end they still didn't tell the truth. They felt that it was better to let DeLong die with a glimmer of hope.

The two left the palace, and as soon as they left, DeLong shouted weakly.

"Liu Zhi!"

"The old slave is here." The chief eunuch bowed down and said with tears in his eyes.

Delong gasped slightly, "Melan City~ Is there any news?" ”

"This~ the old slave doesn't know." Liu Zhi lowered his head, not daring to look at Delong's eyes.

Delong's thin cheeks showed a hint of luster, and after his eyes lit up slightly, they suddenly dimmed.

Delong said bitterly, "I~ am not a fool, and I am not an old fool. Wu Guang looked at their faces just now, and it already said everything. Say, by this time, I can bear anything. ”

When Liu Zhi heard this, he fell to his knees with a puff, "The old slave should die, he shouldn't hide his master." Melan City~ did come with news. “

Liu Zhi didn't dare to hide it, and told Delong the truth 1510. Moreover, he also revealed the fact that the military salaries sent to the northern battalion were intercepted.

Delong's eyes suddenly competed, and Duan Lang's victory shocked him, but the interception of military rations in the northern battalion made Delong even more angry. Preparing for the construction of the northern camp was his last hope. Even if he dies, he can at least leave a life-saving soldier for the Zhao family's royal family. Now it's a good thing, the money has been intercepted.

Delon's thin face showed anger, "The military salary was intercepted by the bandits? Hmph, they really thought I was confused. Liu Zhi, Xuan Zhang Liancheng and Shu Zang came in. ”

Liu Zhi was stunned, during this time, Delong often secretly ordered Zhang Liancheng, the head of the Eight Iron Guards, to hide with the old eunuch. As for what Delong arranged, even Liu Zhi didn't know.

After a while, Zhang Liancheng and Shu hid into the Jing Pavilion. One of these two is the head of Emperor Yuning's iron guard, and the other is Emperor Jian'an's close guard. Especially Shu Zang, although he has entered a nursing home for the elderly, his kung fu is by no means under the old ghost Huai. Moreover, Shu is hiding and guarding the most important pass of the secret vault, which is enough to show the royal family's trust in him.

After a while, the two of them walked out of the Jing Pavilion. Shu Zang returned to the old people's home and said to a little eunuch who was waiting.

"Go, pass on the seal of the old man's house, and gather all the secret guards to assemble here. The royal family is in danger, and it is time for the guards to dedicate themselves. ”

The little eunuch was shocked, bowed in agreement, and flashed out of the room. Shu Zang felt out a yellowed secret decree, which was a secret decree passed down by generations of emperors of Great Xia since the establishment of the prison and old people's home. Only a true emperor can control the last defense of the royal family. This defense is the royal guard controlled by the Palm Seal Order of the Prison for the Elderly. Only when the royal family is in danger can the dead soldiers secretly cultivated from generation to generation in the old people's homes be used. Their duty is not to save the Great Xia River, but to use their lives to make the last revenge for the royal family.