However, to Guan Shan's good fortune, after pacifying the Tamil Kingdom and the Sinhalese Kingdom, the Heavenly Alliance did not go deep into the mountainous forests of the island to search, and their safety was not threatened, at least for now.

After pacifying the Tamil and Sinhalese kingdoms, the Celestial Coalition returned to the city of Sioull with gold, silver, jewels, and countless booty of women singing triumphant hymns. Today, the city has become the stronghold of the Heavenly Alliance, the city is bustling and overcrowded, and the originally beautiful coastal city has disappeared without a trace, and has become a bandit city with piles of garbage and a foul-smelling bandit city; The Han people who originally lived here are almost extinct, and judging from the actions of the Heavenly Alliance to the Tamil Kingdom and the Sinhalese Kingdom, those Han people who did not escape must be more than lucky.

The hall of the Harajisho is now a meeting hall for the leaders of the various forces of the Heavenly Alliance. In the conference hall, kings and generals from different countries quarreled endlessly, arguing over how to divide the interests after the war, and some were still arguing about the uneven division of interests after the pacification of the Tamil Kingdom and the Sinhalese Kingdom.

Seeing such a scene, it really makes people feel ridiculous for the Confucian set of benevolence and righteousness, and that set of self-righteous benevolence can influence these people? If your strength is better than theirs, the righteousness of your mouth is nothing more than the bitter wailing of their swords and spears; If your strength is stronger than theirs, they will also try, if they fail, they will stop, but this is not the work of benevolence, but the work of force, although they dare not provoke you, but go back to find an opponent who can bully. It is so simple, benevolence and righteousness are the most powerless, and people, like this country, must learn the necessary cruelty in the world, and abandon those inopportune and self-righteous righteousness. Just as if you want to live well in this world, you have to eat other people's flesh and blood, otherwise you will become someone else's food. When you have the opportunity to destroy others, you must seize it, and you must not sell your reputation and reputation, and you will be harmed by benevolence and righteousness, and you will also harm the country.

Nelson looked at the people who were blushing, frowned, and said loudly: "You have heard a word! ”

The sound of the quarrel gradually fell silent, and everyone's eyes fell on Nelson. A very burly blonde man, who looked like a huge brown bear, said in an urn voice, "Nelson, what do you want to say?" "The man who spoke was named Philippe, and he was one of the powerful Grand Dukes of France. This time, the Pope called on the Catholic countries to crusade against the pagans of the East, and the King of France politely refused on the grounds that he wanted to guard against the Byzantine Empire, not because he wanted to defend against Byzantium, but against the Holy Roman Empire. However, the king's decision did not bind his archdukes, and in addition to Philip, two other archdukes and two counts took part in the expedition called by the pope.

Speaking of which, I have to say a few digressions. Some people always say that Chinese people like infighting or something, but in fact, the people who say this are either admiring the foreign or too ignorant, and if they don't say anything else, let's just say this France. In this era, the Kingdom of France, in fact, was equivalent to the situation of our Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the area that the king could control, between the Seine and the Loire, and the other releases were all divided between the grand dukes and counts in the country, and the grand dukes and counts divided their hegemony according to their strong strength, and often turned a deaf ear to the king's orders, and often fought with each other because of interests, and the king was often difficult to interfere. This situation lasted for hundreds of years in France, and it can be said that it was the Warring States period of France.

It's far away, let's get down to business. Many people echoed Philip's remarks, and it took a while before they fell silent again.

Nelson glanced at everyone and said, "The Ming people we are about to face are not comparable to the Arabs, Moors, and inferior people here!" They are not only developed in science and technology, but also brave and good at fighting, and they can definitely be said to be a nation that is good at war and not afraid of war! ……”

A fierce-looking man shouted: "If you run into us, it's just a sheep meeting a tiger!" The crowd laughed in agreement. The big man who interjected halfway, named Marcono, was the head of the Knights of San Marco in Venice. Speaking of which, by the way, Italy in this era was not a unitary state, but was made up of several independent states. And Venice is one of them. Some people may yearn for the Western system, but in this era, you should go to Venice. The supreme governor of the country is called the duke, but this duke is not hereditary, as in other countries, but is elected by a council of ten. The ten-member parliament is elected by the Senate, which consists of two or three hundred members elected by the Great Council. In short, the institutional structure of Venice must be very much in tune with the tastes of many people in today's society.

Nelson glanced at Marconor and said, "You haven't encountered the real Ming army, of course you would say so." When you meet the real Ming Army, you won't talk like that. Marcono sneered, apparently not taking Nelson's words seriously.

Nelson said: "Next, we are going to march into Donglai Island, and we will definitely clash with the main force of Daming." The enemy's navy, I can tell you, not long ago there was a great battle between the main fleets of our two sides, but there was only a draw. ...... "Everyone was surprised, although they had heard about the confrontation between the two navies before, but they were not too clear about the specific situation, and at this moment they were very surprised to hear Nelson say that the main forces of the two sides had a big battle, and the English navy did not win.

Nelson said: "The enemy's navy will be handed over to our English navy. But the enemy's army needs you to deal with it. The enemy is stronger than our previous opponents, and to defeat them, the army must be elected as the commander in chief! ”

Marconor snorted and said, "The navy is strong, but the army is not necessarily strong!" I don't believe that there is a force in the world that can compete with our Heavenly Coalition Army! ”

Everyone nodded in agreement. Philip said: "Nelson, your suggestion is not feasible at all, our troops come from more than a dozen countries, who wants their army to be commanded by outsiders?" Commanded by outsiders, will I send my army to serve as cannon fodder? Several aristocratic generals echoed Philips' words, saying that Nelson's proposal was simply not feasible. Nelson frowned, and said no more.

Immediately, everyone began to quarrel about the division of interests after the war, and they actually started to do it later. At first, it was two people tearing and fighting, but later I don't know what happened, and it turned into a big melee of dozens of people! I saw the seat cups and plates flying overhead, and the fight was inextricable! Those who did not participate in the scuffle did not go to the fight, and shouted and cheered on the side, but a chair flew over and smashed on the head, and immediately became angry and joined the melee! ……

In the end, the robbers' spoils meeting came to an end and broke up unhappily. Then the representatives of all parties continued to discuss, and finally reluctantly reached an agreement, that is, whoever grabbed it will own it. The armies actively prepared for battle, and after a few days, the army was mobilized. The English fleet was the first to open the way, and the huge fleet carrying more than 200,000 troops followed the English fleet. This time they are targeting the Dongrai Islands.

The so-called Donglai Islands are actually the Andaman Islands on the Indian side of the Strait of Malacca, and now they are an important stronghold of the Ming Dynasty in the ocean. In terms of economic status, the Donglai Islands are not as good as Xiou Island, but the military status is above Xiou Island, where the Ming Dynasty has operated for many years and is guarded by 10,000 overseas garrison troops. The so-called overseas garrison troops are subordinate to the navy, but in fact they are not under the jurisdiction of the navy, but subordinate to the Erguan brothers, which can be regarded as an integral part of the Ming Dynasty's maritime trade policy. Now the Erguan brothers are gone, so the overseas garrison troops on the Donglai Islands are managed by the Governor of the Donglai Islands. The situation of the Donglai Islands is different from that of Xiou Island, which is a piece of land completely controlled by the Ming Dynasty, in other words, it is an overseas territory of the Ming Dynasty.

After the main fleet of the Ming Dynasty retreated to the Donglai Islands, Wang Hai and Wang Rong actively did not know about defense matters, and they were so busy all day and night that they almost didn't even have time to drink saliva. However, as the emperor, Yang Peng was very leisurely, taking Yan Ji to stroll on the silver beach every morning and evening, as if he was on vacation.

In the evening of that day, Yang Peng, who was full of food and drink, took the worried Yan Ji to the beach for a walk. Yan Ji couldn't help but ask, "Husband, the enemy is coming soon, aren't you worried at all?" ”

Yang Peng smiled, "Everything that should be done has already been done, what else do you have to brainstorm?" ”

Yan Ji couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Husband, you are really amazing! Concubines can't be as at ease as you! Yang Peng smiled and said, "There's nothing to be nervous about!" Since everything that needs to be done has been done, there is no need to think about success or failure! It's better to win, and come back after losing! ”

Yan Ji asked curiously, "Has Husband ever thought about the worst-case scenario?" ”

Yang Peng nodded, "Of course I thought about it." In the worst-case scenario, the Dongrai Islands will be lost, and our fleet will suffer heavy losses or even be completely destroyed. Even so, so what? Yan Ji stared at her lover with beautiful eyes, sighed, and said depressedly: "Husband, talking to you is really going to kill people!" ”

Yang Peng said puzzledly: "I'm so calm and idle, you should be influenced by me, why are you so uneasy?" Yan Ji glanced at her lover angrily and said, "You should be like you!" Yang Peng smiled, and was about to tease Yan Ji a few words, but saw Wang Rong rushing over.

Wang Rong ran to Yang Peng and Yan Ji, glanced at the two, and said with a smile: "I didn't bother my eldest brother and sister-in-law, right?" ”

Yan Ji smiled slightly, and Yang Peng said with a smile: "No, no." You've come just in time, let's take a walk together. ”

Wang Rong said: "I'm busy to death, how can I have time!" He then handed a letter to Yang Peng and said, "This is just sent from Bianliang." Yang Peng took the letter. Wang Rong said: "Okay, my task is complete, and I want to continue to be busy." Without waiting for Yang Peng to reply, he turned around and left.

Yang Peng handed the letter to Yan Ji and said with a smile: "Wife, read it to me." ”

Yan Ji glanced at Yang Peng charmingly, took the letter, opened the envelope, took out the stationery, and unfolded it; "The members of the Cabinet bow down. Not long ago, I received news from the eyes of Liao that Liao was secretly dispatching troops and generals, and it seemed that there was an intention to use troops on a large scale. In view of the unusual nature of the matter, we have already ordered all the armies of the Northern Front to enter a state of combat readiness one step ahead, and I hereby ask Your Majesty to give instructions. Yan Ji raised his head and looked at Yang Peng, frowned, and said, "Does the Liao Kingdom want to take advantage of the fire to rob?" ”

Yang Peng pondered: "The Empress Dowager of Liao has fought several big battles with us, and in almost every big war, Liao has suffered a big loss. Although our army is now at war with the Celestial Alliance, the victory or defeat is far from being decided, and the army of the northern front has not been involved in the war, and it has not yet used its reserves and any resources except for the southwest. If you want to take advantage of the fire, it shouldn't be this time. That Empress Dowager of Liao is neither a reckless nor a stupid, can't she see this? And ,......" Yang Peng stopped when he said this, and he looked like he wanted to say something.

Yan Ji said jealously: "Husband really understands her!" It's no wonder that the Queen Mother of Liao is actually a woman of her husband after all! ”

Yang Peng smiled, "What a big vinegar smell!" Yan Ji said angrily: "Of course the concubine is jealous!" ”

Yang Peng hugged Yan Ji and said with a wicked smile: "Then let's let others drink vinegar!" Then he was going to kiss Yan Ji's red lips. Yan Ji was startled, and hurriedly blocked her lover's chest with both palms to prevent him from succeeding, and said angrily: "How bad it is for people to see this in public!" Yang Peng said with a smile: "I obviously want to do it, but I am afraid of being seen, so I have to hide in the dark where no one is doing it, isn't this really covering my ears and stealing the bell!" Yan Ji glanced at her lover and said angrily: "You are crooked! Having said that, he let go of his hands, and Yang Peng was able to lean his head and kiss Yan Ji's red lips. Yan Ji's heart rippled, and her beautiful eyes looked at Yang Peng with affection.

Suddenly remembered what he was talking about just now, and said: "Husband, you said that the Empress Dowager of the Liao Kingdom should not want to fight with us, so what is the purpose of her gathering of troops and horses?" It doesn't always do it for fun, right? ”

Yang Peng took Yan Ji's slender hand and continued to stroll on the beach, and said with a smile: "From ancient times to the present, there are not a few kings who mobilize their armies for fun. "But she's not doing it for fun, though." At this moment, we don't have the energy to care about the Khitans at all, so what will the Khitans think? Although Yan Ji is not good at military strategy, after all, she is very intelligent, and when she heard her lover say this, she couldn't help but feel moved, and said: "Since the biggest opponent can't spare his hand, then it is a good time to take the opportunity to expand his territory and enhance his strength!" ”

Yang Peng nodded and said, "That's right, that's it!" ”

Yan Ji said: "In other words, the purpose of the Liao State is not us at all, it should be Western Liao or those countries further west?" ”

Yang Peng said: "It is also possible to do something to the Japanese people. The Japanese people were greatly damaged by our blows before, and it was a good time to sweep away the Japanese people. Yan Ji said with some annoyance: "The queen mother of the husband is really cunning!" Yang Peng said depressedly: "What do you call my queen mother!" Why does it sound like it's my mother? Yan Ji smiled, and glanced at Chen Xiao with beautiful eyes.

Seeing this, Yang Peng couldn't help but feel a wave in his heart, and he couldn't help but exert himself when he held Yan Ji's hand, Yan Ji was defenseless, and the whole person lost his balance and fell into his lover's arms. Yan Ji raised her head and glanced at her lover, but she leaned on her lover's arms and didn't get up. The two of them snuggled up to each other and walked on the beach, and the afterglow of the setting sun merged their shadows together, dragging them to the elder.

Tianzhu Delhi.

The news of the expedition of the Heavenly Alliance to the Ming Dynasty and the transfer of the main force of the Ming Southwest garrison to the sea to meet the enemy reached the Tianzhu Palace. Emperor Tianzhu was overjoyed and immediately convened his ministers to discuss the matter.

At the meeting, Tianzhu Prime Minister Akshai told the information he had just received. When he boarded, the main hall was discussed, and there were those who were cautious, those who gloated, and those who were excited and impulsive, and the whole hall seemed to have turned into a vegetable market.

Emperor Tianzhu frowned and glanced at Prime Minister Akshay. Akshay immediately raised his voice and said, "Everyone is quiet! The scene gradually fell silent. An old man with a thin face and goat's beard and very luxurious clothes came out of the ranks, bowed to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, this is a good time to fight back against the Ming Dynasty!" "This man's name is Baka, and he is the largest nobleman in the Brahmaputra River, and since the Ming Dynasty occupied that area, the local nobles led by Baka moved their families to Delhi. He hesitated that Baka was the largest nobleman on the Brahmaputra River, so he was qualified to come to the court to participate in the court council.

As soon as Baka said this, he immediately received a response from Aksei, the largest nobleman in the Dhaka region, and Aksei said to Emperor Tianzhu: "Your Majesty, now is a great opportunity for revenge!" We must not miss this opportunity! "Akshei is the largest aristocracy in Dhaka, and all Bengal regions of modern society, including Dhaka, have now become the land of the Ming Dynasty. Akxie, as a great nobleman of Dhaka, lost his land because of Daming, and naturally hated Daming and was eager to take revenge to recover his land.

The statements of Baka and Akshay represent the wishes of the nobility of the Brahmaputra and Dhaka regions. An old man leaning into the throne walked out on crutches, this old man's name was Yin Dier, he was the representative of the great nobles in the Delhi region, and his status was very noble, so he only listened to him: "It is naturally good to be able to take revenge on shame." But what will happen if you fail again? The emperor and most of the ministers and nobles were thoughtful.

Yin Dier continued: "We have already fought against them in the Ming Army, and we all know that they are very terrifying, as if they are the devils in the Asura Hell! Enemies of them can only lead to a dead end! Now that the two princesses have finally bought peace at their own expense, why should we break it with our own hands? Once the war starts, who dares to say that those devils can be defeated? ”

Some ministers and nobles chimed in.

Aksey said urgently: "Lord Yin Dier's words are naturally reasonable. But now the situation is different, the Western Heavenly Army is conquering the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty not only lost Kunlun Island, but even Xiou City has fallen. It can be seen that the army of the Kingdom of Heaven is enough to deal with the Ming army. This is a great time, and we should take this opportunity to fight back against the Ming Dynasty and reclaim the sacred land of the Empire! ”

Baka and other nobles and ministers chimed in.

Yin Dier said: "Kunlun Island and Xiou City are just projectile lands, and the Heavenly Alliance Army is attacking with a thunderous force, if you can't even capture these two projectile lands, it will be too useless!" This does not mean that the Heavenly Kingdom Alliance has the strength to compete with the Great Ming Tiger Wolf! If we act rashly, what should we do after the Ming Army defeats the Heavenly Alliance? ”

Baka said: "Lord Yin Dier's worries will definitely not appear! In fact, Lord Yin Dier is a little too exaggerated, and the combat effectiveness of the Ming Army is exaggerated! In my opinion, the Ming army is actually not that powerful, and the reason why our army was defeated before was largely because of the conspiracy of the Ming army! If these conspiracies and tricks are put aside, the Ming army is at most a little stronger than us! However, we have an absolute superiority in troops, as long as the generals are careful not to let the conspiracy of the Ming people succeed, we can be said to win! This statement won the approval of the always arrogant Tianzhu people, and most of the nobles and ministers agreed with Baka's words.

Yin Dier frowned, he wanted to refute, but seeing that most of the people agreed with Baka's words, the words that came to his lips did not come out. He didn't want to offend the emperor and most of the nobles and ministers for this matter.

The Emperor nodded, "Baka's words are too right! The Ming army is no better than ours, and the reason why it will win is just because of intrigue and trickery. I decided to make the two generalissimos, Prussa and Keniel, the commander-in-chief, lead an army of 200,000 to counterattack the Brahmaputra River and the Dhaka region respectively. ”

After the meeting was dismissed, Yin Dir went to the Kshatriya mansion. Kshatriya did not attend the meeting, because the responsibility for the previous defeat in the Eastern Battlefield was piled on him, so he was removed from his post and is now at home.

Kshatriya came to the living room with a smile, saw Yin Dier, pressed his right hand to his chest and bowed slightly, "My lord is well!" Yin Dier also pressed his right hand to his chest and bowed slightly: "The marshal is well!" Kshatriya smiled, motioned for Yin Dir to sit down, sighed, and said self-deprecatingly: "I am already a discredited common man, don't call me a marshal anymore!" ”

Yin Dier raised his eyebrows and said, "I know very well in my heart that the defeat in the Eastern War is not the responsibility of the marshal at all. The marshal once dissuaded His Majesty not to rashly start a war against the Ming Dynasty, but should devote himself to holding the Tengchong area and at the same time make peace with the Ming Dynasty. At that time, the ministers and nobles of the Manchu Dynasty were unimpressed by the marshal's words, but now that I think about it, in fact, the marshal's suggestion is really correct! It's a pity that His Majesty and the ministers and nobles of the Manchu Dynasty did not listen to the marshal's advice at that time, and insisted on fighting the Ming Dynasty again! As a result, the army was defeated and lost territory, not only the Tengchong area could not be saved, but even the Brahmaputra River and Dhaka areas were also lost, which can be described as a heavy loss! ”

After all, what happens next, let's see how it will be broken down next time.