The emperor arranged for the prince to go to Gancheng, which had the intention of supervising the army, so he settled down in Gancheng.

But they didn't know that both the prince and Han Yunxiao knew that the old emperor was jealous of the Huwei Army, and he was extremely defensive against Han Yunxiao himself.

"The old emperor's point coincides with the character of the Sidi royal family."

Han Yunxiao said this to Qin Xiang, and complained about the people in power in his country unceremoniously.

The Sidi royal family is suspicious, and there was once a reigning emperor who slaughtered the entire royal family because of his suspicious personality. In the end, there was a sick and weak prince left to pick up the leak, this is the father of the current emperor of Sidi, the emperor of Sidi.

It's a pity that the sick and weak prince's health is not very good, and he has been managing Xidi for a few years, but he can't withstand the physical damage caused by the illness. After reigning for only nine years, he went to Huangquan with the first emperor. He left only two sons, the eldest of whom is now the king of Sidi.

The little emperor succeeded to the throne as a young man, and in the face of the increasingly powerful western extension, he chose to taoguang and raise obscurity. It is a pity that Emperor Xiyan never took Sidi seriously, even though Sidi went to war twice during his reign. He took Sidi's defeat for granted, and once satirized Sidi as a country of death.

Who would have thought that Sidi would come so quickly, like a tiger descending from a mountain, without giving Xiyan a chance to react. Coupled with the deliberate cover-up of the general and others, the news reached the capital late.

The old emperor has trust in Han Yunxiao, but only because of his ability to lead troops. For the rest, he was very wary.

Qin Xiang was curious, could it be that there had been an experience of generals seizing the throne in the history of Xiyan?

In this regard, Wang Gonggong said with disdain: "There is no precedent for all dynasties, but it is just a mediocrity to disturb itself." However, because the emperor was violent and mediocre, the palace concubines and the palace people poisoned the emperor. ”

In this regard, Qin Xiang could only smile awkwardly.

The prince has been at the border for a long time, and he speaks with a kind of arrogance.

The old emperor's move was bound to lose the hearts of the people, but in this era of the supremacy of imperial power, there was no civil uprising that dared to rebel against imperial power. There are also vassal kings in various places, and they have long had a heart of disobedience and have coveted the throne for a long time.

The reason for this is only the word profit.

And ordinary people, in the years when there were no natural disasters and man-made disasters, lived from sunrise to day by day, and lived a life over and over again, of course, without a rebellious mentality.

Qin Xiang pinched a cold sweat for the old emperor, thanks to him living in this period, if it was according to a certain period of time in the later generations of China, the peasant uprising had become a trend, I was afraid that the old emperor would be kicked off the throne, and even the west would have to change the court.

At this moment, they were sitting in front of the felt tent and making a fire.

Although it is already spring, the wind at the border is still very cold.

In such a night, there are some sweet potatoes buried in the fire, and the smell of roasting is already excellent. What's more, there are dizzy hares and pheasants that fall into traps, which are enough to make people feast.

Although there is no alcohol, it is also drunk.

"Time flies so fast...... Qin Xiang took a sip of warm ginger syrup, feeling his body warm up a little bit. It's been half a year in the blink of an eye. ”

The Sidi people pay attention to the immediate peace of the world, they are not good at offensive and defensive warfare, and they are the best at surprise and surprise attacks. But this time the front is too long, which has greatly exceeded everyone's expectations.

Previously, they had also analyzed whether Sidi had grain and grass support, but now no one dared to guarantee it.

If there is no food and grass, what will be used to keep the soldiers fighting?

This is an indissoluble knot, and even the meticulous work planted in the Sidi army cannot detect it.

"It must not be a way to go on for a long time, Sidi doesn't know what tricks he hasn't used." Qin Xiang clapped his hands and used a dagger to hook out a hot and soft sweet potato from the fire. While eating, he said, "I think we can unite Dongluan." ”

As soon as these words came out, Han Yunxiao and Wang Gonggong both shouted: "No! ”

"Listen to me first. Naturally, I don't really want to unite with Dongluan, but make a plan. Dongluan and Xiyan have diplomatic relations with each other, and they are also afraid of each other. But with Sidi, there is a hatred that is not shared. Dongluan and Xidi are adjacent to each other, but the caravans were plundered by Xidi one after another. Over the years, I don't know how many people have died on the business road. Dongluan has always wanted to tear off a piece of meat from Xidi's body, and this time Xidi and Xiyan went to war, but Dongluan did not secretly rejoice. ”

Stealing what? Naturally, he wants to reap the benefits of the fisherman.

Far away from the Eastern Mengguo, it does not border with the other three countries, and it has become a world of its own. Even if something happened to either side of Xiyan and Xidi, it would not affect the Eastern Mengguo, let alone take the opportunity to seek benefits in the two countries. But Dongluan is different, it is very close to Xidi, and part of the country is even in Xidi.

And there is a feud between the two countries, as if they are incompatible forces. However, from the geographical point of view, Dongluan is very similar to Xidi, the land is very barren, and it is inevitable to buy grain from Xiyan. Therefore, Dongluan will never offend Xiyan. But for Xidi, I don't think so, Dongluan has long been annexed.

"We can send someone to quietly send some secret messages from the battlefield to Dongluan, and take advantage of Dongluan's robbery while the fire is taking advantage of the fire, and come to the bottom of the kettle to draw salary. Xiyan didn't have to pay too much, he could borrow a knife to kill people and end up with Sidi. If you're lucky, you can make some money between the two countries. ”

Hearing this, Han Yunxiao was already appreciative. "What kind of strategy you said about robbing while the fire is burning, taking wages from the bottom of the kettle, and killing people with a knife, please tell me in detail."

Qin Xiang is talking about a military book in ancient China, and in the long history of China, "Thirty-six Strategies" has repeatedly performed miraculous feats. Until modern times, it is still used, which shows the influence of ancient military strategists on modern military. Moreover, the 36 strategies are not only used in military affairs.

She can't provide overly advanced weapons for this era, but the matter of stratagem has an impact on the battle situation, but it will not cause a huge threat to heat and weapons.

This night, the three of them did not sleep, eating meat while discussing strategies to meet the enemy.

Early the next morning, several fast horses left from different directions with secret messages.

Dongluan Capital

The capital city is also known as Stone Town because the materials used to build it were huge stones brought from nearby. The sturdy city wall has stood for more than 100 years and is the spiritual symbol of Dongluan.

Last autumn and winter, Xiyan and Xidi went to war, which also had a great impact on Dongluan.

The lives of the people on the border were affected in part, and the caravans were affected even more. There was only one way to the west, but there was a Sidi army stationed. Some people were not afraid of death and went with the caravan, and when they came back, there were only a few people. The rest of the goods and people were left in the Sidi army, and no one knew whether they were dead or alive.

For a while, the people were panicked, and the people on the border couldn't sleep at night, for fear that the war would burn in front of their doors one day.

Under such circumstances, the DPRK and China have repeatedly made statements asking the monarch to make a decision as soon as possible.

The monarch of Dongluan is a cautious man, and among the four kingdoms, Dongluan has the least power, and can only rely on Xiyan to exist. And often have to face the oppression of Sidi, which is very pitiful.

In recent years, despite the support of Xiyan, the army has gradually become stronger. But in the face of the brave and warlike Sidi army, it is still inevitable to be cowardly.

Even if there are already many complaints in the kingdom, the king thinks that everything should be done in a safe way.

Several secret letters were quietly delivered to the high-ranking officials when the monarch was hesitating.

The faction headed by the prime minister has always been the main battle.

"Your Majesty, listen to the old minister's words, Dongluan is a small country, and people are soft-spoken, but they can't be slaughtered by others. If Xidi really defeated Xiyan, it would be even more harmful to Dongluan. At that time, I was afraid that Xidi would also include Dongluan in the territory, and the glory of Dongluan would no longer be. ”

This is what others are worried about. Sidi was aggressive and did not think about the consequences at all. So far, half a year has passed since this battle, but the Sidi army has not retreated at all, and has actually started a war of attrition with Xiyan.

Xiyan's national strength is strong, and it is understandable, but Xidi's approach is something that no one can understand.

If Xidi really plans to continue to consume Xiyan all the time, not to mention who wins and who loses in the end, it will be like a catastrophe for Dongluan.

"Sidi's army ran out of food and grass, so they began to plunder the surrounding villages. The people of Xiyan were slaughtered and robbed of food, so they set their sights on Dongluan. In the past two months, there have been many bad news. If Xidi continues to consume, not to mention whether Xiyan will surrender, Dongluan will already be completely eaten. Your Majesty, think again. ”

The minister advocated continuing to wait and see. If Dongluan mobilized troops and provoked Xidi's anger and turned to Dongluan, wouldn't it be dangerous? ”

"Coward! If you don't move, you'll be pressed and beaten! ”

"That's better than sending it to find death!"

"You ......"

"You're ......"

For a time, the court was like a vegetable market, and it was noisy.

The prime minister looked at the scene in front of him, and a hint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes. He coughed lightly and handed over a secret letter, "Your Majesty, this is someone who sent it to the old minister's mansion, and I ask Your Majesty to read it before making a decision." ”

The monarch took the secret letter carefully, and the expression on his face changed from serious to relaxed, and even a little suspicious.

"I am only worried about what I say in this letter, lest it will be a trick of the enemy to deceive me."

"Your Majesty, the minister also has a secret letter here."

There are a total of six letters from MeSign, which analyze the current situation in different directions, and even give Dongluan's suggestions. and the impact on Dongluan if the war continues.

From data to development, it is analyzed very well. When people look at it, it feels as if things are happening right in front of them, and you can't help but be alert.

"Your Majesty, let Lao Chen say a word. This secret letter came too coincidentally, which inevitably made people doubt the other party's purpose. ”

"Suspect what?" The prime minister sneered: "What are you plotting for?" I think if I wait, Xidi will use Dongluan as a granary. When the time comes to enter the capital, the first person to kill is you, a timid old horseman! ”

"What do you say......"

"Enough!" The monarch pressed the corner of his forehead and scolded with a headache: "What has happened!" This is a court, not a vegetable market! You are the pillars and backbones of the country! But look at what has become of you one by one! The enemy is coming to the door, and they are still cowering. If Dongluan is really broken and I go underground, what face will I have to face the ancestors and ancestors. Do I want to tell them that because Dongluan was cowardly, he was destroyed by Sidi without a single soldier? ”

"Your Majesty is angry."

The courtiers all worshipped.

The prime minister also knelt down with him, but his lips were raised high.

He knew that with the king's words, everything was safe. Dongluan will definitely move troops against Xidi.