On February 28, the seventh year of Tongzhi, Xia Gong Zhou Bai swore to go on the expedition.

Inside and outside the city of Dingzhou, flags were waving, people were boiling, and the sound of metal rubbing of armor blades came and went.

The strong military spirit crisscrossed in all directions, covering a radius of hundreds of miles, and they were involved in the heavy national fortunes of Great Xia, enveloping the dragon and tiger law to provide them with strength.

The tall and tall 20 zhang National Fortune Heavenly Pillar is no longer blindly restraining luck and enriching the foundation of the country at this time, but the whole body is red, exuding a boiling temperature.

Waves of majestic fortune surged from the pillars of heaven, gathering and blessing around the expeditionary army, creating a momentum of Weihe.

In order to create a good rear environment, arouse the hearts of the Chinese people, and sweep away the war-weariness.

Zhou Bai ordered the forbidden army to enter from the east city gate, and then exit from the west city gate, crossing the entire central street, so that more people could see the current mental state of Xia Jun.

If you don't have enough strength and stop at the moment and get drunk and comfortable, you will still be a slave to the country in the future, and you will not be able to enjoy a peaceful and prosperous life.

Raising troops for a thousand days and using soldiers for a while, the Great Xia Forbidden Army was stubborn and stubborn, and the sonorous steps of neatly lined up made countless gentry and people exclaim.

"Look, what an elite army this is, this time it will definitely kill those gold thieves to the ground!"

"How can my Great Xia be confined to the land of one state, kill out of the state, and pick the hard stubble first!" A few teenagers on the side of the road who were in a mood cheered happily.

"We don't want to fight, but the gold thieves in the north are really too deceitful, I heard that Xia Gong toured the north last month, mainly because the gold thieves attacked Cangbei." The steady and solemn vendor next to him clenched his fists.

"Don't be afraid, as long as the front line wins and wins more territory, we will have business."

Fighting a war certainly has an impact on ordinary people, but for businessmen who dare to take risks, it may be an opportunity to make a fortune.

"Alas, I hope so, it's hard to open a trade route......"

Hearing the negative conversation, the little colonel on duty on the side of the road immediately shook his head: "In this troubled world, it is not advisable to keep it." Look at the past few years of Great Xia recuperation, what kind of chaos has become in the northern countries, and if they don't use force for a day, they will be disrespectful to us. ”

An errand officer said angrily: "It's a pity that my son only started practicing martial arts the year before last, and now he is only a small body forger, and he can't reach the threshold of the forbidden army, otherwise he will definitely serve the country!" ”

"Hey, that's because your family's morale is too high! My nephew is a garrison, and he just forged his body when he joined the army, but now he has made meritorious service and is already a master of forging. ”

The surging hearts and wishes of the people merged into the torrent of luck as a strong backing for the army.

On the high city tower, Zhou Bai watched and listened to all directions, judging from the feedback at all levels and the information he had collected himself, the people supported this war.

Originally, he was afraid of peace for a few years, which led to internal anti-war and war-weariness, but now it seems that the situation is much better.

Of course, this has to do with official propaganda, as well as the interests of the war.

In the last Jinxia War, a large number of ploughing cattle and war horses were obtained, and control of the Cangbei grassland, where meat was produced, was obtained, and the quality of life of the Xia people was visibly improved.

There are also "nobles" with military merits accumulated in previous wars, which seem to have become the target of many low-level clans and families.

Going into battle to kill the enemy, although it may be a horse leather shroud, but it can also be rewarded for meritorious service.

Fields, estates, wealth, women, and even official positions and titles are all within reach.

Woo~

The long horn sounded, the front army had already embarked on the journey, and the Chinese army was standing under the city, waving in the wind, obviously waiting for someone.

"Your Majesty, please let your ministers practice it for you."

Chen Zhongbang, the first assistant in a purple robe and a dignified temperament, drained the wine in the cup, and a group of left-behind high-ranking officials followed.

At the right time, Yu Yueyun handed over a jade cup by his side, which was not a jade liquid, but a native Cangshan wine in Great Xia.

"After going for a long time, the state affairs in the rear will bother the kings." Zhou Bai tacitly accepted it and paid tribute to Chen Zhongbang and other important ministers.

"Don't dare to live up to the trust of the king, I only hope that this battle will shock the northern realm of Great Xia!"

When we part, we are the time when power is handed over.

The dragon and tiger qi in the sky flowed, and a few wisps of noble purple royal qi were precipitated from the legal net, turning into tiny phantoms of the fish and dragon, lingering around Chen Zhongbang and other cabinet ministers and Yu Yueyun.

After Zhou Bai left, they were left behind in the capital, and to some extent, they controlled part of the monarch's power.

This is the risk that the monarch will leave the central family and have no heirs, and the dragon qi will produce temporary branches, not to mention luck.

Now Chen Zhongbang does not say what he says, and he will also have the right to mobilize the national fortunes of Great Xia and suppress the ministers.

If the left-behind courtiers have different intentions, it can cause no matter how bad the consequences are.

Of course, Zhou Bai is in charge of luck and has subtle insights, and of course the people entrusted to him can be trusted.

The state affairs of the previous dynasty were handed over to the cabinet, and Chen Zhongbang was in charge, and if the front-line Taoist communication was interrupted, and the affairs that needed to be dealt with were very urgent, he would decide with Yu Yueyun, who was in the harem.

"Husband, don't worry." Yu Yueyun finally stepped forward to straighten out the uniform on Zhou Bai's body, and said calmly and firmly.

Zhou Bai bowed slightly, everything was silent.

Over the years, the model of "you go to the front line to expand the territory, and I sit in the rear to take care of the foundation" has long become a deep tacit understanding between Taoist couples.

The ministers retreated, and the two of them kept a little warm, when a palace eunuch hurriedly ran over.

"Official, Niangniang, she wants to see you."

Zhou Bai fixed his eyes and saw that not far from the street where the army had just passed, one by one the phoenixes with round umbrellas were rushing quickly, followed by a large number of guards and maids.

Mrs. Zheng is in front of her, and there is any other lady in the harem who can have this ceremony, and it can only be Mrs. Zhao Ci, who holds the gold book.

Thinking of the strategic goal of this trip, Zhou Bai and Yu Yueyun glanced at each other, and then nodded to the eunuch who spoke and agreed: "Let your mother come up." ”

Time was tight, Zhao Ci didn't dare to delay, and the mana ran at an accelerated speed, and easily jumped onto the city.

After a lot of movement, the precious and gorgeous palace clothes are not messy at all, and the breath that leaks slightly is actually the first to enter the mortal.

The dragon and tiger law prohibits the behavior of the transcendent, but it cannot restrain the heart.

Upward and downward effects, there must always be the same way to practice martial arts and cultivate in the officialdom of Great Xia, otherwise the level of life is like a moat, why should you be an official.

Zhao Ci was not even a Taoist disciple before entering the palace, but only two or three years after entering the palace, he had such mana, which was really eye-catching.

However, this is not because she is very firm in her heart towards the Dao, but because she herself is a noble life for Qingluan, coupled with the luck bonus given by the Duke's side lady, which makes her practice very fast.

"It's a pity that it's still too far away from the real human realm, if you cultivate to a high point, the king should be more favored." Zhao Ci walked into the city pavilion, thinking about how to speak later, and a touch of crimson appeared on his face.

At this moment, the rainbow light that broke through the sky swept in front of Zhao Ci, straight into the nine heavens, and the sound of the phoenix could be faintly heard.

"Sister, hurry up, the Chinese army is about to start."

The power of Yu Yueyun's three realms made Zhao Ci stunned for a moment, and he forgot to reply to the voice.

When she woke up, Zhou Bai was already standing in front of her: "Your heart for seeking immortality, if you are firmer, the Three Realms are within reach." ”

"Thank you for your teachings." Zhao Ci didn't dare to refute, and replied with a blessing salute, indicating that he was taught.

"Okay, if you have to see me before you go on the expedition, you should have something important, so let's talk about it." Zhou Bai waved his hand and said without any emotion.

Zhao Ci didn't seem to notice Zhou Bai's official attitude towards her, and he was still affectionate, and the autumn waves turned slightly, revealing closeness.

She thought for a while, took out two letters from her bosom and handed them over, and said softly: "The purpose of your visit, the concubine does not dare to speculate, but if you are interested in Liangzhou, please look at the thin face of the concubine's body, forgive ......"

Not to mention the latter words, Zhou Bai also knows that he just wants to protect Zhao Qi and the Zhao family.

Zhou Bai looked at Zhao Ci with slightly narrowed eyes, pinched the letter in his hand, and thought in his heart.

"One letter to you, and the other to Liang Hou, you can read the content of the letter, it should be of some use to Great Xia."

"Don't dare to miss the army, the concubine will retire first." Then Zhao Ci was another blessing, and left silently under Zhou Bai's complicated gaze.

A moment later, amid the sound of victory in the city, the fish dragon marched towards the front line.

Halfway through, Zhou Bai opened the letter on the broad back of the scene, and the amount of information in it made him a little shocked.

"Since the concubine married into Great Xia, she should be a Xia person...... My father, Zhao Qi, has concerns about taking the world, but not the amount of the world...... The following information is confidential within the Liang Kingdom, and the king may have access to it at his own discretion. ”

"The son Zhao Xun is arrogant, and he boasts of reading through military books, but in fact he has no generals...... Xi Yueze, the squire of the military department, his wife is greedy and likes treasures, and there are records to keep ...... Miao Zishi, the general of the front line of Xiyuan County, is old and heavy, good at defensive operations, and is the biggest contributor to blocking the invasion of the Jinren...... In addition to the Zhao people, the Liang State was headed by the three counties of Xu, Bai and Cheng, among which the Xu people were the easiest to win over ......"

After reading Zhao Ci's letter to him, Zhou Bai didn't say a word, and called Xuanyiwei to command Yao Ping to take them one by one for verification.

If the above information is indeed true, let the staff and Xuan Yiwei make targeted layouts, and quickly collect Liang Guo's chances of winning at least 30% more.

"The second letter to Zhao Qi won't be a persuasion, right?" After reading the first long letter, a thought suddenly rose in Zhou Bai's heart.

When he opened it, as expected, it was Zhao Ci who persuaded his father to return to Great Xia.

The sincerity of his words and feelings, the audience was moved, and Zhou Bai felt that if he were Zhao Qi, he would have to think about it when he saw his daughter's letter.

Of course, Zhou Bai would definitely not send the letter over before the war started.

This letter can only be used as the last straw, so that Zhao Qi has a step to go down.

After putting away the letter, the corners of Zhou Bai's mouth rose slightly, and Qingluan returned to his heart.

is such an interesting "concubine", even if it is a political marriage, he is willing to change his attitude.

……

Zhao Ci noticed Zhou Bai's true goal, which was not surprising, after all, he was half a pillow person.

But after building momentum for so long, Hu Yanhe will be somewhat confused.

Moreover, now that his throne is unstable, even if he thinks that the possibility of the Xia army attacking the Jin country is extremely small, deploying the Yinshan grassland is also the most preferred choice.

The two armies of Youyi and Tabai, one cooperated with the guards and pro-army to guard the capital, and the other had already gone to the front line in Cangbei to garrison.

The army that marched from the capital included two battalions of the former Praetorian Guard Army and five divisions, including Xuanfeng, Shengjie, and Breaking the Enemy, as well as 10,000 cavalry, 5,000 demons, and a total of 70,000 external soldiers and auxiliaries.

The Taoist group of Yang God True Monarch pressed the formation along the way, and there were many grandmasters and innate generals, and these 70,000 people were the most elite army in Great Xia.

Don't talk about ordinary counties, let's just say that the ordinary vassal states before couldn't stop this group of tigers and wolves.

However, this is a cross-state expedition, not only to fight with the Jin State, but also to attack the entire Liangzhou, and it is definitely not enough to rely on the elite alone.

The army went north, passed through Longfeng and Ruinan, and arrived at the front line of Cangshan in Bei'an County, and gathered 100,000 garrisons and 200,000 militiamen all the way.

Although the militia is used as an auxiliary, it can also kill the enemy with a knife when necessary, and because the Great Xia Buwu is deeply rooted in the people, there are many beginners and small people who are forging bodies, and their combat power is not weaker than that of ordinary countries.

The 370,000 soldiers, known as the million heroic divisions, gathered in Cangshan, and the baggage vehicles used alone exceeded 3,000.

The big teeth are high, the flag covers the sun, and the sky above the marching road is horizontal.

Unless you are a witness, you will never believe that a once "barren" state can mobilize such a large and magnificent army.

When the news reached the Jin Kingdom, Hu Yanhe and the nobles were ready for it, and they chose to open the border, intending to face the battle in the depths of the grassland.

But they didn't understand, why did the Xia army gather troops so slowly, and they didn't finish the bitter mouth for more than ten days?

The Great Xia Taoist Regiment covered up along the way, staring too hard at all, and couldn't find out the exact news at all.

The most feedback is that the Xia army's soldiers and horses are frequently dispatched and are being transferred day and night.

When the Jin people noticed that something was wrong and sent a large number of sentry cavalry to test it, they caused a thunderous counterattack by Huo Feiguang, the general of the captivity, and all the tentacles were beheaded.

The 370,000 Xia troops did not know the movement, this pressure was too great, and the clouds of war were always shrouded in the north and south of Yinshan Mountain, and the Jin people did not dare to go out to graze at all.

Huyan joined forces to disagree with the public, led the headquarters of 100,000 iron cavalry to press the realm, and invited the royal family as the foundation of the town to go to Cangshan to check the situation.

The main force of the Jin army is pressed by iron cavalry, and the whole line of Cangbei is shrinking, where are the hundreds of thousands of infantry troops.

And when the big offering returned to inform him that Cangnan did not have most of the Xia army, Hu Yanhe was half angry and half relaxed.

Angry, he was deceived, and it was a simple plan to hide from the world.

The relaxation is that now the Jin Kingdom is not suitable for war, and the integration plan he has brewed is about to be completed, and then the Jin Kingdom will be reborn, and it will not be too late to fight again.

Hide from the world, from whom?

Dispatching such military strength is not to attack Liang State.

No, this guy wants to eat the entire Liangzhou, and Beiqu County is in danger!

Huyan cooperated as one of the grassland black dragons that Heimai focused on investing in, and naturally he was not stupid, and he was supported by the news, and he quickly saw through Zhou Bai's intentions.

"Order, urgently dispatch 100,000 noble iron horsemen, let them gallop under the stars, and save Beiqu County."

While writing down the official document of the military order, the attendant asked hesitantly: "King, the 100,000 iron horsemen have moved their vitality, will the surname be willing?" ”

"Hmph, a group of silverfish who have tasted the benefits of the land of the Central Plains, how can they give up the benefits they have in hand." Hu Yanhe glanced at the nobles who were still drinking and having fun outside at this time, and said coldly with disdain.

"No matter what, the intentions of the Xia people can't be easily achieved by them, so the Wolf Guard Shaman will do whatever it takes to summon the Northern Qugu Capital in time and defend the border of the county before the reinforcements arrive!"

After the king's order, around Jindu and Yinshan, the sound of rapid horns, sounding and dynamous resounded throughout the four fields, and ten thousand horses galloped to the west.

The aristocratic surname obeyed the order, and the plan to drive the tiger and devour the wolf worked, but the king who occupied the vast grassland was not happy at all.

At some point, Hu Yanhe picked up an urgent report from the Wusi Plateau, and the blue tendons on his forehead twitched, showing the agitation in his heart.

The attendant inadvertently saw a few lines exposed by the emergency report, which made his face pale.

"The light of the Buddha in Wusi Domain is shining, the ten thousand temples of the Suspicious Fan Kingdom are unified, and the Western Heaven Buddhism is making a comeback......"

(End of chapter)