"With the exception of Khotan, the Uighurs have occupied the entire territory of the Western Regions, and in recent years, hundreds of thousands of soldiers have often invaded the east. However, if it is just guarding Yangguan, the Guiyi Army has Zhang Huaishen here, plus me and Nangong first, it is not too difficult. ”

Li Xian said, "If you can defend Yangguan, it doesn't mean that you can hold Shazhou, Mingjiao disciples have infiltrated Gua, Gan, Su and other prefectures, and have a lot of influence." At present, this is only a disease of ringworm and scabies, but if it is timed, it may still become a serious problem. ”

With a sigh, Li Xian continued: "The situation in the northwest is like this, unless there is a large-scale westward expedition by Wang Shi, it is not enough to repay my Tang people. ”

Speaking of this, Li Xian paused, and without waiting for Li Ye to speak, he continued: "But compared with the monks who are entering the country now, these can be talked about later." The monks of the Northwest Liberation Gate are rampant, like locusts flooding the country, and countless monks are like melting ice and snow, pouring down from the plateau and spreading all over the place. These people have the ability to change the sun and moon in the northwest. ”

Li Xian looked at Li Ye and said solemnly: "In recent years, some people in the Guiyi Army have not been very stable, although Zhang Huaishen has quelled the internal strife several times, but under the internal and external troubles, it is really difficult to predict how long he can hold out. I have always suspected that the reason why the internal struggle for power in the Guiyi Army is so fierce is because of the shadow of Mingjiao and Shimen. ”

Li Ye was silent for a moment.

Zhang Huaishen is only Zhang Yichao's nephew, which is his biggest weakness.

The Guiyi army is isolated in the northwest, and there are enemies in front and behind, and if there is a big chaos in the northwest, the Guiyi army will bear the brunt.

In the land of the two states, the strength is indeed not much stronger, and the Guiyi army can always exist, and there is no reason why the Uighurs and Tibetans are fighting each other, and the Shimen, Mingjiao, and Lunashenjiao are holding each other down.

But this time, the monks of the Holy Buddha faction, not only the Plateau Liberation Sect, but also the strong people of the Tianzhu Liberation Sect, the Guiyi Army, which is bound to become a tide and exists like an isolated island, is indeed in danger, and it is likely to be wiped out.

However, Li Ye was not able to send a large number of great monks to directly help the Guiyi Army, which was no different from sending sheep into the tiger's mouth. Li Ye can only attack from the front, if the force is dispersed too much, the frontal battlefield will be greatly affected.

In this case, it is extremely important whether the Guiyi Army has the ability to blossom in the center.

If not, the Guiyi army will first be overwhelmed by the monks of Shimen.

In the land west of the river, the Liberation Gate and the Moon God Sect competed, and in the northwest land, the Tubo fought with the Uighurs, which was originally a kind of balance, and in this delicate balance, the Guiyi army that could overcome a certain wind and waves could exist tenaciously.

Now, Li Ye has recovered the twelve states of Hexi, and the army of monks is approaching the northwest, and the Holy Buddha has gathered all the forces that can be commanded, intending to fight Li Ye to the death.

The balance has been broken, strong winds and waves have hit, and the Guiyi army is in danger.

Even if Li Ye and Feihong joined forces and finally were able to defeat the Holy Buddha, I was afraid that the Guiyi army would also collapse in this great storm.

Li Xian and Nangong No. 1 have been fighting with the Guiyi Army for a long time, and of course they don't want to see this situation appear. Therefore, Li Xian rushed over to meet Li Ye this time. Li Xian had already realized that with the strength of him and Nangong No. 1, he was powerless to protect the Guiyi Army in this big storm.

Does Li Ye have it?

Li Ye didn't know how to answer this question.

Therefore, there is no need for Li Xian to explain, Li Ye also knows how much monk power to send to the other party.

If you give too much, the goal is too big, and the consequence of causing the fear of all parties is to be erased early. In addition to this power, it can be big enough to fight against all opponents. This is undoubtedly impossible.

If you give less, it is difficult to play your due role at a critical time.

Li Ye called the accompanying Shao Si Ming and asked her to pass on her orders and prepare the strength of the monks.

After the young secretary ordered him to leave, Li Ye said to Li Xian seriously: "Of course, the Guiyi Army must do its best to keep it, we can't be sorry for their bloody battles and loyalty to the country over the years, but if things really come to the point where it is impossible to do anything, you and Nangong are the first, take Zhang Huaishen and others to withdraw in time. ”

Li Xian's expression became complicated.

Just when Li Ye thought that the other party was saying that he would not give up the Guiyi Army for anything, Li Xian said slowly: "Nangong No. 1 is no longer the Nangong No. 1 at the beginning." ”

Li Ye chuckled in his heart, feeling bad.

Li Xian sighed, "Since beating him and losing an arm, his cultivation has been damaged, and his temperament has changed somewhat, and these days, his spirit has become more and more depressed, and he has not gone to the battlefield much, and he has a faint intention of seeking relief." ”

"Seeking liberation?" Li Ye was stunned.

Li Xian said: "The liberation of the soul. When he realized that his strength was not enough to influence the world, and even the situation in the northwest could not be completely controlled, let alone enough to realize his original ideals and ambitions, he was disappointed and pessimistic, and his mind fell into confusion, and it was inevitable that he could not see the way forward. People like him, who were once strong after all, were categorically unwilling to accept that they lived a humble life. ”

Hearing Li Xian say this, Li Ye understood a little in his heart.

When Nangong first came to the northwest with Li Xian, he said a bold word to Li Ye, which meant that the next time they met, he might be in the fairy realm, and then he would win or lose with Li Ye.

As the former No. 1 master of Qin Tianjian, Nangong No. 1 is undoubtedly extremely proud.

But now, under the laws of heaven and earth, it is impossible for him to achieve the immortal realm.

The result of not being able to achieve the Immortal Realm is deadly.

He wanted to save the Guiyi army from fire and water, but the result was that even the Uighurs could not effectively fight against them, so they could only defend the Yangguan Pass and engage in passive battles again and again. Seeing that the soldiers around him were killed in battle, no matter how hard he tried to move forward, he could not twist back the head of the Uighur commander, and even lost an arm for this.

If you can't achieve the immortal realm, you can only be an ordinary person.

For Nangong No. 1, the ordinary Yang God True Realm is no different from an ant.

Because there is no ability to cross the three armies, take the head of the enemy's commander, change the color of the mountains and rivers, and praise the praises of thousands of people.

It's not that he has bad talent, it's not that he can't sharpen himself, and it's not that he can't find a way to become stronger, but God wants him to be like this!

When he left Hedong, Nangong No. 1 was just Lingchi Zhenren, and when he arrived in Yangguan, in a short time, he reached the Yangshen Zhenren Realm, how good was his talent?

His method of sharpening his kendoism was effective.

It's just a pity that he can't get stronger anymore.

Nangong No. 1, who aspires to be the first person in the world, how can he tolerate that he can't even maintain the realm of the Yang God True Realm?

I don't want to accept my own failures and incompetence, and I don't want to admit my mediocrity and weakness

That's not true either.

But that's also the reality.

Nangong No. 1 may be going crazy.

To avoid going mad, he had to seek spiritual relief. Li Ye's face also became ugly, "What did he choose?"

Li Xian slowly spit out two words from his mouth: "Believe in religion." ”

Li Ye was speechless for a while.

Religion is indeed the best way for people to need spiritual comfort, liberation, and even paralysis of their nerves, so that they can escape from reality, failure, and suffering.

Surrendering one's heart to the gods and blaming all the suffering on the misfortunes that one is destined to endure in this life, the mind is much lighter, and it only needs to numbly pray for changes in the next life, without any effort at all.

Don't struggle anymore.

It's really a good choice.

Li Ye felt grief, he experienced the torture that Nangong No. 1 had endured in his heart, and even experienced his despair.

If it weren't for the extreme despair and the fact that there was no hope in sight, how could a proud person like him choose to believe in religion?

He himself used to be the one who ruled the Daomen of the world!

Li Ye realized the seriousness of the problem, and asked with a hard throat: "Which sect does he believe in?"

Li Xian shook his head, "The seriousness of the problem lies in the fact that I don't know yet. If he chooses the Dao Gate, he will wait for the Immortal Emperor to rescue him, then he will be our enemy. If he chooses the Buddha Sect, or the Ming Sect, then"

That's even more of an enemy.

Li Ye asked, "When you came back here, did you try to take him with you?"

Li Xian said: "It's called, but he won't come." No one knows what he's going to do now. ”

Li Ye frowned slightly.

Hidden trouble. Nangong No. 1, Li Ye's former best friend and helper, has now become a hidden danger that may endanger the overall situation. If left alone, no one knows if he will suddenly stab him in the back. But he didn't want to leave Shazhou, and Li Ye couldn't see him if he wanted to.

Kill him?

Li Ye can't do it yet, and there is no reason.

After all, he is the hero who guards Yangguan, and there is no evil deeds at present.

Li Xian asked Li Ye: "I came back to you, I also want to hear your opinion, how should Nangong No. 1 deal with it?"

"It's not about disposal. Li Ye shook his head, "I choose to believe him." ”

Li Xian was stunned, "Trust him?"

Li Ye said seriously: "You get along with him day and night, you may see it more clearly than me, you think that he is already in danger, it stands to reason that I should not doubt your judgment." But as a close friend, I still choose to trust him. ”

Li Xian frowned: "Such unconditional trust is not like your style, nor is it in line with your current identity, you have to give me more sufficient reasons." Otherwise, this time I will take the helper you gave to Yangguan, and the first thing I have to do is to eliminate this hidden danger. ”

Hearing this, Li Ye knew that no matter what the situation of the Guiyi Army was, Li Xian would share their fate and life and death with them!

He can even kill Nangong No. 1, and his resolute heart can be seen.

"The reason is actually quite simple. Li Ye looked to the northwest and looked at the Gobi Desert, his eyes were far away. At this moment, his mind has become as resolute as Li Xian, return to the righteous army, and he must be saved!

So he said firmly: "Not only Nangong No. 1, but all the Tang people in the Northwest Land, and all the Tang descendants in the Western Regions, now need to get out of the predicament, the spiritual predicament." And I, choosing to believe them. Only in this way will we be able to defeat all enemies!"

Li Xian was silent.

Soon, his brow furrowed.

He understood what Li Ye meant, nodded and said, "What you said is indeed right. ”

With only the monks that Li Ye gave to Li Xian, and only with the soldiers of the Guiyi Army, in the face of the current storm, it is difficult to protect the sand and melons. But if all the Tang people on the other side are united, there is hope.

Once, tens of thousands of Tang border troops were able to run rampant in the Western Regions, sweep away all enemies, and expand their territory to Persia.

Once, a Tang man could destroy a country.

It was the most powerful body of the dynasty.

Every Tang person living under the shadow of this dynasty is extraordinarily powerful, even unreasonably powerful.

It is also because of these Tang people that the dynasty is exceptionally powerful, unreasonably powerful.

Now, the majestic body of the Tang Dynasty is only a distant thin back, crumbling under the blood sun.

The Tang people living under this figure are no longer so invincible.

The domineering and self-confidence that the Tang people can sweep everything and make all enemies choose only to surrender has long since disappeared. Therefore, the Tang people are no longer omnipotent.

But in fact, as long as the Tang people are willing, they can still stand as giants again. The former glory is gone, it can no longer be touched, it can no longer be saved. But new brilliance can be built with your own hands.

First, they have to get out of their spiritual predicament.

This is what Lee Hyun understands.

In Li Ye's case, this has another meaning, a more important meaning.

He, Li Ye, the King of Datang, will be responsible for getting all Tang people out of this spiritual predicament!

He has dragon qi in his body, he has the emperor's way, and he holds the emperor's sword, he has this duty and this ability!

Only in this way can Li Ye defeat the Holy Buddha in this Northwest War.