Li Yijun was proficient in Qimen techniques, comprehended the mysteries of heaven, and came to the conclusion that this battle was not conducive to the Liang Kingdom.

But he didn't take it seriously, because for a qualified warlock, it is always against the sky, and if he follows the trend, then everything the warlock has learned will be meaningless.

He set up an earth-shattering killing array near the Valley of Luoxia.

In order to stop the westward advance of the Wei army.

In the early years, Li Yijun proposed to repair a pass here, but Xu Fengyun refused, citing the loss of labor and money.

Li Yijun was very helpless about this, but there was no way, the policies and guidelines of Liangguo at that time were all put on recruiting troops and horses, and he really couldn't spare too much silver to build a pass.

Duanguo's side.

There are many ministers of Duanguo who are discussing the current international situation with Duandi.

The plan is very good, let the Wei army consume the Tang army first.

But unexpectedly, after the Tang army sent troops, it captured the three counties of Duanguo in a row, but the Wei army showed no signs of making a move.

This gave Duan Guo a feeling of being betrayed again.

They sent envoys to Chen Qingzhi's camp to question the Wei army.

But after arriving at the Wei camp, the envoy never returned.

The development of events made Duanguo smell a hint of bad breath.

They were discussing with each other what measures should be taken against the Tang State.

Most of them didn't stand on the main side, and they wanted to give Tang Guo some benefits and avoid this war.

But Emperor Duan had just succeeded to the throne and was full of enthusiasm, so he was unwilling to compromise on this and decided to drive the expedition in person.

When the ministers heard that the emperor's attitude was so resolute, there was nothing to say.

The first emperor didn't have a royal conquest, but it's good that you still want to drive a pro-conquest.

Are you Zhao Changqing and Xu Fengyun?

The former is proficient in the art of war, and the latter is a general, and they are all emperors who fought on the battlefield.

That's it!

Emperor Duan insisted on this, and those of them who were courtiers were helpless.

A few days later, Emperor Duan personally led an army of 500,000 to fight against the Tang army.

He was so desperate to fight a battle, that is, to make the old people who followed the first emperor submit.

Himself, he can create a great cause that is even higher than that of Taizu.

However, the slap in the face of reality followed him closely.

After a month of expedition, he went through six battles and lost five.

One of them was deliberately defeated by the Tang Army.

The purpose was to lure him in.

After several major battles, of the 500,000 troops taken away, there were only less than 200,000 remnants left.

In other words, Emperor Duan went out on an expedition and wiped out all the living forces of Duanguo.

The ministers of Duanguo all looked like they were about to come in a catastrophe at the moment.

The living force is gone, who will protect Duanguo?

The situation that Duanguo will face next can be imagined.

They had thought that when the emperor went to the expedition in person, he would definitely encounter ups and downs.

But I didn't expect that after a few defeats, the casualties would be so large.

During the lifetime of the first emperor, no matter what, there was a time to solve various problems when they were faced.

Everyone can also enjoy peace and prosperity.

But as soon as this emperor came to the throne, everything changed.

Emperor Duan brought all the remaining armies back to the capital and prepared to hold on.

There are not many garrisons left in various places.

At this time, it is too late to recruit troops.

Before that, Sun Ye, the Taizu of Duanguo, had said that in terms of Duanguo's strength, he couldn't afford to lose at all.

They didn't take it seriously, and now that they look at it, Duanguo really can't afford to lose.

After the eldest grandson returned to the capital in embarrassment, the people in the entire capital were panicked, and they all knew that the emperor had suffered defeat outside.

The eldest grandson Chong said angrily to the ministers in the palace: "My defeat, I only complain that the Wei army does not keep its promises, they actually watch the fire from the other side and are unmoved, if they fight head-on with the Tang army, I will never stand idly by!"

The ministers looked at each other, not knowing how to reply.

Finding all kinds of reasons for losing, this is a manifestation of cowardice.

There is a minister, named Wang Lin, who followed Emperor Taizu at the beginning of the founding of the Duanguo.

After being an official for so many years, he is just a squire, and those with similar qualifications to him have basically joined the cabinet counselors.

The reason why he has not been promoted for many years is that this person is upright and often offends people.

Taizu reused him, but did not promote him, which is a big reason.

He couldn't listen to Emperor Duan's complaints, and scolded: "If you could have listened to the persuasion of the officials at the beginning and chose the policy of resisting the enemy step by step, we would not have to fall into such a desperate situation!"

When Emperor Duan heard this, he was furious, drew his sword at his waist, and was about to kill him.

But he was stopped by hundreds of officials.

Although Wang Lin's personality is not very good, at this moment, Duanguo needs this kind of person.

But who knows, it's Wang Lin who doesn't want to live.

He laughed twice and then said: "The foundation accumulated by Duanguo for many years has been squandered by you, if the first emperor had a spirit in the sky, he would definitely not be at peace! Hmph! An incompetent monarch is also worthy of ruling a country! First emperor, the old minister will go with you!"

With a 'bang', he struck the pillar and died.

At this moment, the entire palace was silent.

Emperor Duan sat weakly on the steps, and said to the ministers in despair: "Dead?"

Someone stepped forward to check his pulse and nodded to the emperor.

Emperor Duan said helplessly: "Thick burial, if his heir is an official in the court, the official will be promoted to three levels." ”

At this time, what else is there to talk about promotion, who will be rare?

How to survive the current national disaster is the key.

The official who stepped forward to check his pulse suddenly saw Wang Lin holding a piece of paper in his hand, so he took it, opened it and looked at it, and then immediately presented it to Emperor Duan.

Emperor Duan took the paper and was taken aback by its contents.

'Gather all the troops and material resources of the southern towns, gather in the capital, and hold the national capital, so as to consume the enemy's soldiers, and after a long time, you may be able to retreat from the enemy. ’

There is only one sentence, although it is not too useful information, but at this moment, it gives many people faith.

Wang Lin is worthy of being a courtier.

He's done what he's supposed to do.

He was actually quite willing to live.

But if you can wake up Emperor Duan through your own death, it doesn't matter.

Emperor Duan originally thought that he would move the capital first and flee to the south, thinking of a way.

After all, there is still half of the South to lose.

But now it seems that it is better to fight them to the death.

Emperor Duan got up, looked at the ministers, took a long breath, and said, "Everyone, when the country is in trouble, who wants to follow me to reject the enemy outside the country?"

At this time, the ministers said that there could be no objection.

They said in unison: "I am willing to fight with Your Majesty until the last moment!"

The voice of peace gradually became quieter.

It's the season of life and death, and there is no other way but to hold on.

Emperor Duan said: "I like to look at history, many years ago, the Wei State suffered a catastrophe, and the generals of the Chu State were attacked to the doorstep, and almost all the elite troops in the country were killed and wounded, but in the end, it was the Wei Emperor Zhao Changqing who turned the tide and brought about the current Wei State Grand Situation." Everyone, I am not talented, I am willing to be more Changqing than Zhao Changqing, but I don't know if your ministers are willing to be Cao Shen, Zhao Yun, Chen Qingzhi, Xiao Yuming and Li Ziyuan and the like?"

Ministers of Duanguo, look at me, I don't think you dare to reply.

They were really embarrassed to accept this.

Emperor Duan raised his voice again and said, "Would you like to?!"

The ministers were helpless, so they could only follow Emperor Duan's thoughts and say: "The ministers are willing to compare with Wei Chen!"

Emperor Duan laughed heartily, walked outside the palace, raised his sword above his head, pointed at the endless sky, and said fiercely: "The rise of Duanguo is only waiting for today!"

(End of chapter)