Song He said angrily: "Do you mean to agree to Yan Yun's unreasonable request?" Zambala couldn't make up his mind and looked at the emperor. The emperor also looked hesitant. At this moment, his heart was really messy.
They were afraid that Yan Yun would really launch a massive attack, but they were also unwilling to give up on regaining the Snowy Mountains. They were in a dilemma, not knowing what to do.
The emperor looked at Zambala and asked: "If Yan Yun really invades in a large scale, can we withstand it?"
Zambala thought for a while, frowned and said: "If Yanyun only uses the two legions of Qin Fenglu, we should be able to resist it. But if Yanyun mobilizes the elite of the directly affiliated legions, or even the King of Yan personally takes action, I'm afraid...
..." Zambara stopped talking at this point, but everyone understood what he meant.
Songhe said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, why don't you bring back all my Western Expedition Army!" The so-called "Western Expedition Army" is an army stationed by Tubo on the western border for defense and expansion of territory. It has a scale of
100,000 people. The total army of Tubo was about 800,000, divided into five major divisions: East, West, South, North, and Central. The 300,000 people who invaded Yanyun before and were wiped out were the entire Eastern Expedition Army and part of the Northern Expedition Army, that is,
It is said that after that battle, Tubo's Eastern Expeditionary Army was in name only, and the Northern Expeditionary Army also suffered heavy losses; now the Royal Guards Army and the Southern Expeditionary Army in the central part of the country, totaling more than 300,000, are attacking the Daxue Mountains with all their strength. If they want to resist
When Yan Yun attacked, it was obviously not enough to rely on the Northern Army, and the Western Army had to be brought back.
Zambala said: "It may not be possible to withstand this. It should be noted that the Western Army plus the Northern Army only amounted to about 200,000 troops, but the former King Protector had an army of 800,000 Khitan troops. The King Protector was defeated.
, not to mention us!”
Songhe said angrily: "Why does the Prime Minister always speak for Yanyun? It's really unpleasant!" Songhe said quickly: "I'm not speaking for Yanyun, I'm just seeking truth from facts! You can't be angry with others about national affairs!"
The general is very heroic, but have you ever thought about what will happen if our army cannot withstand Yan Yun's attack in the northeast? This is very likely to happen!" Song He frowned and said nothing.
Although I don't want to admit it, I can still imagine what the consequences will be if the Northeast defense fails. Just thinking about it in my mind makes my palms sweat. The ministers and nobles are whispering to each other, and the place is buzzing.
The emperor looked at an older nobleman and asked: "Elder Hami, what do your nobles think?"
Elder Hami first saluted the emperor, and then said: "We think that we really shouldn't take this risk!" Songhe was surprised when he heard this, but he did not dare to interrupt the noble elder and just listened.
He continued: "Yanyun is the most terrifying tiger and wolf. Even the Liao Kingdom, a country of tigers and wolves, is not their opponent. How can we rashly fight with them! Alas, it is also our own mistake. If it weren't for our crazy thinking,
If you want to take advantage of Yan Yun, how can such things happen!" The emperor felt a little embarrassed and said: "Elder Hami, you should just talk about the matter in front of you!"
Elder Hami paused, "We all believe that if Yan Yun insists on going his own way, Yan Yun will definitely attack in a large scale. Under that situation, even if our army tries its best to deal with it, it will be difficult to deal with it, not to mention that our main force is still attacking the south.
The Snowy Mountains! Once we start a war with Yanyun, we will definitely lose more than we win! Therefore, we all think that we can only agree to Yanyun’s request and abandon the Snowy Mountains!” All the nobles nodded in agreement.
Songhe couldn't help but said: "Isn't this a great shame and humiliation?" Hami glanced at Songhe and said, "How can we be arrogant in national affairs? You have to know that the result of this hot head may bring disaster to our Tubo!
Personal honor and disgrace are nothing, only the safety and well-being of our Tibetans is the most important thing!"
The corners of Songhe's eyes twitched and he couldn't help but ask: "Then why did the elder agree to use troops against Yanyun before?" Hami's withered face turned red and he said angrily: "Today is different from the past, how can we be confused!
"Songhe didn't think so and muttered in a low voice.
The emperor lowered his head and frowned. He had basically decided to give up the Snowy Mountains, but this decision was still not easy to make. Giving up the Snowy Mountains felt to him like cutting off a piece of his body.
It looks like meat.
At this moment, a minister ran in panting. Everyone's eyes immediately focused on him, and the entire hall suddenly became silent, leaving only the minister's hurried footsteps and breathing. Zambala frowned.
He said: "It's the minister of the post station. Is there something urgent?"
I saw the post minister running to the center of the hall, kneeling down with a plop, and said urgently: "Your Majesty, border, urgent report from the border, Yanyun Army, Yanyun Army..." Everyone became nervous immediately, and the emperor asked urgently: "
The Yanyun Army has invaded?! What should we do?"
The minister of the post station quickly shook his head, swallowed hard, and then said: "According to the news from our detailed work, the Yanyun Army on Qinfeng Road is gathering. In addition, there are rumors that the Yanyun Direct Army is mobilizing to Qinfeng Road. Specific details
The strength of the troops is unknown!!" Everyone panicked, and the emperor hurriedly said: "Quickly, invite envoy Yanyun! I, I agree to their request!!"...
In the southeast of Tubo, there is an endless mountain range that towers into the clouds. The top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round. From a distance, it looks like countless beautiful buildings and jade buildings. This is the famous Snow Mountain; there is a place in the middle of the Snow Mountain.
There is a wide gap of more than 1,000 meters on the mountainside with relatively flat terrain. It is the only way to cross the Snowy Mountains. In the gap there is a huge military camp and many stone castles, which are the most important points in the Snowy Mountains.
The Snow Mountain Fortress; the Snow Mountain Fortress was originally in the hands of Tubo, but now it is in the hands of Dali. On the northern slope of the Snow Mountain Fortress, there are countless corpses and the remains of various siege equipment lying strewn about, and at the foot of the mountain,
Ten miles away from the joint camp, that was the camp of the Tibetan army.
General Duan Zhichun stood on a sentry tower, watching the soldiers using stones to block a gap opened by the Tibetan army in the previous fierce battle. His eyes moved away and fell on the Tibetan military camp at the foot of the mountain, and he couldn't help but frown.
He frowned. He really didn't know how long he could hold on. He took a deep breath and said to himself: If I can't hold on in the end, I can only throw my life away here!!
Just as he was thinking about it, he saw movement in the Tibetan military camp at the foot of the mountain. Many Tibetan troops were mobilizing. Duan Zhichun felt his heart tremble and shouted sharply: "The Tibetans are coming up! Get ready to fight!" The Dali army officers were startled.
They took action one after another and prepared for the battle. Everyone's heart was filled with fear. The fierce battles in the past few days had almost exhausted the fighting spirit of the Dali army officers and soldiers.
Duan Zhichun stood on the sentry tower and stared at the Tibetan camp at the bottom of the mountain. Soon after, he discovered a strange phenomenon. The Tibetan army did not look like they were coming to attack the mountain. They packed up their food, grass, baggage, and dismantled their tents. It seemed, it seemed.
Duan Zhichun and others were greatly surprised when they looked like they were about to withdraw their troops. One of his generals asked in confusion: "What tricks are the Tubo people playing? Aren't they going to fight?" No one could answer his question.
After another half an hour, it became obvious that the Tubo army was indeed withdrawing, and some troops had already embarked on their way home. The Dali soldiers were overjoyed, but also felt baffled.
At this moment, I saw a fast horse riding up from the northern hillside. It was a Tibetan officer. I saw the Tibetan officer running to the front of the camp, reining in the horse and shouting: "Listen to the Dali people inside!
Our army stopped because of the envoy Yanyun's request, but it's not because we are afraid of you Dali people! You Dali people have to take care of themselves, otherwise I will let you look good!" After saying that, he turned the horse's head and galloped away.
Duan Zhichun said excitedly: "It turns out that it was Yan Yun who took action! No wonder the Tubo people withdrew their troops in a hurry. They were afraid of Yan Yun. It's really thanks to them!"
When the capital city of Dali heard the news that Tibet had withdrawn its troops under pressure from Yan Yun, the whole city rejoiced. The gloom that had been lingering in everyone's mind for many days was swept away. Countless people gathered in front of the palace, shouting long live the emperor and Yan Yun.
Long live the cloud.
There was also a joyful scene in the palace hall. The Emperor of Dali, who was sitting high on the throne, was a middle-aged man with a kind face, fair complexion and a goatee. The emperor said happily: "Thanks to Yanyun who drank the Tubo away, we in Dali can
Turn the danger into safety!" All the ministers said yes, saying how powerful and amazing Yan Yun was. Duan Zhixing, who had previously been on an envoy to Tianjing New City, clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, we have to send an envoy to thank King Yan.
!" The emperor smiled and nodded, "That's what I meant! I was too hasty before and the gifts were not respectful. This time I must prepare a generous gift to express my gratitude to Yan Yun!" Duan Zhixing bowed, "Your Majesty is wise!"
Then he suggested: "Your Majesty's Princess Qionghua has just reached the age of marriage, why not propose marriage to King Yan!"
All the ministers agreed one after another, and an old minister said happily: "It would be great if we could get married to Yan Yun! At that time, who do we have to be afraid of in Dali!" The emperor nodded thoughtfully,
"Although this is a good thing, it only requires Qionghua's consent!" The old minister who just spoke said excitedly: "The King of Yan is an unparalleled hero, and Yan Yun dominates the north. Where in the world can there be a better man than King Yan?
Is there any reason for Princess Qionghua not to agree?" All the ministers agreed. The emperor smiled, but did not say anything...
In Tianjing New City, amidst the sky full of fallen leaves, a carriage drove into the gate of Tianjing New City under the protection of many people. The curtain of the carriage opened, revealing a delicate, beautiful but worried face. It turned out to be Princess Li of the Western Xia Dynasty.
Qingxia. Why did she come to Tianjing New City? It turned out that the Emperor of Xixia was afraid of Yan Yun's military attack and was eager to negotiate peace with Yan Yun, so he sent Li Qingxia as an envoy to Tianjing New City to negotiate peace with Yang Peng.
Li Qingxia saw the streets of Tianjing New City were busy with traffic, the shops on both sides were crowded, and there were prosperous and lively scenes everywhere. Compared with Xingqing Mansion, the capital of Xixia, it was like an ugly woman compared to a stunning woman, or a beggar compared to a rich man.
, it’s really shabby, the gap is really too big. Li Qingxia’s brows furrowed even more tightly, and she became even more worried.
Along the way to Tianjing New City, I saw a prosperous scene everywhere I went. There were stretches of farmland and working farmers everywhere, and towns were expanding everywhere. Government officials were working hard, and the people were smiling; business was prosperous, and handicrafts were everywhere.
There are many workshops, and the official roads are constantly flowing with caravans and countless supplies of various kinds. All of this only reflects one thing, Yanyun is strong, and it is getting stronger.
Before coming to Yanyun, Li Qingxia only felt that the fighting power of Yanyun's army was terrifying. However, after coming to Yanyun and traveling to so many places, she suddenly discovered that Yanyun was not only terrifying because of its army, but also the huge power hidden among the people.
Energy is the most terrifying thing. If the power of the entire people is fully mobilized, who in the world can resist them?!
At this moment, Li Qingxia no longer dared to think about how to destroy Yan Yun, but was thinking about how to resist Yan Yun's expansion. This was a terrifying beast that was growing rapidly.
While she was thinking about it, Captain Yanyun Cavalry who was leading the way stopped and said: "We're here." Li Qingxia recovered her thoughts and saw the carriage arriving in front of the gate of a large courtyard, with the name 'Yanyun Guest House' hanging on the gate.
There is a plaque and several guards guarding the door.
The Yanyun cavalry captain turned his horse around, came to Li Qingxia's carriage, reined in his horse, cupped his fists and said, "Please stay here temporarily, King Yan will summon you." Li Qingxia nodded, "Thank you very much.
"The cavalry captain smiled and pointed to an official who came down the steps, "This is the official responsible for entertaining your envoy. If your envoy needs anything, you can ask him. If we can do it,
, I will definitely satisfy your envoy's request!" After saying that, he waved to his cavalry, and then the dozens of cavalry who had escorted Li Qingxia and his party to Tianjing New City left.
The court official came to the carriage, bowed and clasped his fists and said: "Welcome to the new city of Tianjing!" He looked very polite, but there was a hint of arrogance in his brows. Nowadays, the officials and people of Yanyun are all
In this way, you will naturally feel superior and confident in front of outsiders.
Li Qingxia stepped out of the carriage with the help of the maid.
The official asked: "Your Majesty, please come with me." He immediately led the way into the gate, and dozens of people from Li Qingxia's group followed immediately. They passed through several arches and walked through several corridors.
After a while, the ambassador led everyone into a courtyard and said: "Your Majesty, you can live here!" Li Qingxia looked at the environment in front of her, a small pond surrounded by trees, and a small pond to the north.
On the east and west sides of the small and exquisite wooden building are two two-story wooden buildings with two rows of doors and windows. The small and exquisite wooden building is obviously for the envoys to live in, and the other two wooden buildings are obviously for the envoys.
There are two buildings where the entourage lives. If there are men and women among the entourage, they can be separated.
Li Qingxia asked the court official: "I wonder when King Yan will receive me?" The court official clasped his fists and said: "Sir Zhang Xiang has reported the arrival of the noble envoy, but when he will receive the noble envoy depends on King Yan.
We don’t know when the arrangement will be!”
Li Qingxia felt a little annoyed, but the current situation was that Yanyun was strong and Xixia was weak. Although she was dissatisfied, she had no temper and said: "Thank you for your hospitality. I want to rest now. You can go down!"
"My envoy, please excuse me. If your envoy needs anything, just tell the guard at the door. The guard will notify me. I will try my best to help you." Li Qingxia nodded and suddenly asked: "I heard
Tianjing Hotel is the most famous restaurant in Tianjing New City. I don’t know where it is?” The official said, “It’s just to the west of the palace. It’s easy to spot. The tallest, most glorious building over there is Tianjing Hotel!”
"
Li Qingxia nodded and asked, "Does Prince Yan live in the palace now?" The court official shook his head, "No, the palace is empty. Prince Yan lives in Prince Yan's Mansion near the palace, which was the former official hall.
Mansion." Li Qingxia's heart moved, and she smiled and said to the court official: "Thank you for informing me." The court official nodded to Li Qingxia and retreated. Everyone settled down in the yard, and Li Qingxia summoned a few cronies in the small wooden building.
Discussion in the living room.
Li Qingxia frowned and said: "Yanyun is much more powerful than I thought! In every aspect, it far exceeds my previous expectations!" All the cronies nodded in agreement. "Princess, I have something I don't know what to say.
You shouldn't say it!" The person who spoke was a man in his thirties, with a Chinese character face, dark skin, short hair, and deep frown. He seemed to be a person who liked to think. His name was Li Wenchang, and he was Li Wenchang.
One of the three most important cronies around Qingxia, the other two are the burly and fierce man named Gao Feng, who is Li Qingxia's escort captain, and the tall, thin, somewhat sickly scholar-like guy named Li Xu, who is also Li Qingxia's guard captain.
Qingxia's staff.
Li Qingxia glanced at Li Wenchang, "If you have anything to say, just say it, don't hesitate!" Li Wenchang responded, frowning and said: "Princess, I feel that the gap between our Daxia and Yanyun is really too big.
I didn’t realize it before I came to Yanyun, but I deeply felt this gap after coming to Yanyun! We, we can’t be Yanyun’s opponents at all, and it’s impossible to destroy Yanyun!”
Gao Feng glared and yelled: "Old Li, you are trying to gain the ambition of others and destroy our own prestige!" Li Wenchang sighed, "Do you think I want to destroy my own prestige? But after seeing Yan Yun's situation,
If I didn’t say anything, my own prestige would have been destroyed long ago!”
Gao Feng said loudly: "There is no point in being rich! Wasn't the Song Dynasty not rich before? We beat it like a grandson!"
Li Wenchang asked with a strange look: "So in the several wars we fought with Yan Yun, who was beaten like Sun Tzu?" Gao Feng was speechless. Li Wenchang frowned and said: "Yan Yun is not only rich, but also uses all the resources.
In terms of military strength, unlike the Song Dynasty, he completely abandoned the Confucian concept of benevolence and righteousness. The entire Yanyun was like a ferocious beast that was growing crazily! No matter how rich the Song Dynasty was, it was just a fat pig that was getting fatter and fatter.
That's all, but Yanyun has transformed its resources into combat power. The richer it is, the more powerful it is, like a rapidly growing tiger! Therefore, the prosperity of the Song Dynasty is just a more attractive prey for us, but Yanyun
The richer you are, the more majestic, ferocious and greedy a giant tiger you become! The difference is huge!"
Li Qingxia said: "Wenchang is right! Yanyun is a huge, greedy and ferocious tiger!" Gao Feng was very unconvinced, "Is there no way to deal with them? Can we just sit back and wait for death!"
Li Qingxia frowned and said: "It's not that there is nothing we can do." She looked at Li Xu, who had been silent, "Li Xu, tell me!" Li Xu glanced at Li Qingxia and smiled: "The princess has actually thought of it.
, why bother asking your subordinates?" Gao Feng said angrily: "Just say what the princess wants you to say, why bother!"
Li Xu chuckled, "I don't dare to show off!" He paused, glanced at Gao Feng, and said with a smile: "I'll tell you what the princess wants. The princess's idea is actually to assassinate Yang Peng." Gao Feng and Li Wenchang
They were all shocked. Li Xu continued: "Yang Peng established Yanyun by himself. Everything, including abandoning Confucianism, was based on his supreme prestige! As long as Yang Peng is killed,
, everything will change, at least Confucianism will make a comeback. In this way, Yan Yun will lose the aggressive and enterprising spirit now and become that gentle and elegant style again! This is what we hope for!"
Gao Feng smiled and nodded: "It would be best to be like the Song Dynasty!" Everyone smiled, and Li Xu continued: "On the other hand, Yang Peng has many powerful generals, including Yelu Hanyu and Han Bing.
The two princesses hold great power, so there will be no problems if Yang Peng is alive. However, once Yang Peng dies suddenly, the powerful princesses and generals under him will inevitably have different ideas and fight with each other, and even
It is not impossible for a civil war to break out! It would be even better if such a situation occurs!"
Gao Feng pursed his lips and glanced at Li Xu, "What you said makes sense! But the question is how to kill Yang Peng? That guy is so powerful, I don't think anyone can kill him!"
Li Qingxia frowned and said: "That's the problem! It's not easy to assassinate Yang Peng!" After a moment of silence, she raised her head and said, "Let's not talk about this matter anymore. This matter cannot be carried out for the time being!" She glanced at Li Qingxia.
Wenchang, "Wenchang, stay in the guest house and wait for news." Li Wenchang responded. Li Qingxia said to Gao Feng and Li Xu again: "You two come to Tianjing Hotel with me!" Gao Feng was overjoyed, "Okay!
I have long heard that the delicacies at Tianjing Hotel are the best in the world, and I have thought about it for a long time!" Li Xu said angrily: "We are not going to eat!"
Gao Feng blinked blankly, "You're not going to eat at a restaurant?" Li Xu smiled and said, "I can't tell you, just go with me!" Gao Feng grabbed Li Xu's arm and glared, "You look down on me?"
Li Xu helplessly said: "Where is there?"... Li Qingxia was too lazy to pay attention to the entangled two people and walked out. Li Xu took the opportunity and said: "The princess is gone, stop talking nonsense, let's follow her quickly!
"After saying that, he ran away as if running away. Gao Feng hurriedly chased after him, shouting as he ran: "You have to speak clearly! Otherwise, I will never be done with you!"
At this time, in the study room of Prince Yan's Mansion, Yang Peng listened to Zhang Xiang's report and muttered: "Princess Li Qingxia of Xixia? I didn't expect Xixia to send her as an envoy!" Zhang Xiang said: "This princess is very smart, and I didn't know she would.
What tricks can she play?" Yang Peng chuckled, "I would like to see what tricks she can play!"
What happened after all? Let’s look at the breakdown next time.