Chapter 125 The Orchestral Sounds Are Crisp and Reminding (1)
A mansion near the Xingqing Palace was lifeless. In the deepest courtyard, there was a room, and bursts of coughing could be heard.
Li Qingluan was half lying on the bed, coughing violently, making his whole body tremble. The maid hurriedly stroked her back, and when her breath became smoother, she quickly poured medicine into her mouth.
After working around for a while, Li Qingluan finally stopped coughing and lay on the pillow, breathing heavily.
At this time, she was so thin that only skin and bones were left. Her formerly fair skin had turned black and sallow.
Brother Richard stood aside and looked at his sister blankly, his eyes full of sadness.
"Sit down, my silly brother, what are you doing standing there?" Li Qingluan, relieved, said with a smile.
"Sister, I shouldn't have escaped. I should have died under Lingzhou City with Shangfu (Wei Ming Anhui) and the others." Brother Richard lowered his head and said discouragedly.
"Don't listen to those people's nonsense. Those guys don't even dare to go to the front line. When they hear the Song Army coming, they are frightened three times a day. What qualifications do they have to accuse you who have fought bloody battles on the front line?"
Li Qingluan's complexion became better, and he sat up with the help of the maid, with a thick pillow behind him.
Although her face was ashen, she was less anxious and worried than before, and more calm and transparent.
Seeing Brother Richard sit down, Li Qingluan asked: "Come here, has Keyi Gate fallen?"
"Yes, sister. After the Northern Route Army of the Song Dynasty wiped out Li Liangfu's troops in Wu Lahai City, the entire army went south along the Yellow River. The Shun army on the right side of Keyi Gate, as well as the Baima Boqiang army who retreated back, numbered less than 10,000
The remaining men cannot stop the tens of thousands of Song Army cavalry."
Li Qingluan said slowly as if he was remembering.
"When Emperor Jing (Li Yuanhao) was in power, I knew that the Gao State had 500,000 elite soldiers. The Weifu Army in Heishan to the north had 70,000 cavalry stationed to guard against the Khitans. Helan Mountain had 50,000 cavalry, and Lingzhou City had 50,000 elite soldiers.
The Qing Mansion has 70,000 guards, protons, and garrison troops..."
"...Suddenly, in the past hundred years, after several turmoils, the Black Mountain Weifu Army only had more than 30,000 people left, and the entire army was wiped out in Wu Lahai City. The 50,000 capture troops in Helan Mountain and the 70,000 forbidden troops in Xingqing Mansion, these few
They were transferred from east to west in the year, and there are only more than 50,000 people left, and most of them are noble children who have not fought in the war. How many people are there in the Song army?"
"Sister, the South Route Army of the Song Army is the main force of the Western Army, with 150,000 troops, and has already entered Jingzhou and other places; the East Route Army is part of the Western Army and the Hedong Army, totaling 50,000. After capturing Shengwei City, they crossed the river and surrounded
They arrived at Dingzhou City; the West Route Army was the main cavalry force of the Western Army, numbering 30,000. After many days of fierce fighting, they basically controlled the Helan Mountain Pasture."
"The North Route Army was all cavalry, about 60,000 in number. After capturing Keyi Gate, they continued to move south. Their troops were directed at the remnants of the Helan Cavalry who had retreated to Tanliang City. They must have contacted their East Route Army.
Already."
Having said this, Brother Richard hesitated for a moment.
Li Qingluan smiled and encouraged: "Erlang, tell me. If you have anything to say, just say it. Is there anything else that is taboo here?"
"Sister, I doubt - no, I believe my sister's previous judgment that Song Guoguan's family is in the Northern Route Army."
Li Qingluan glanced at Brother Richard, then turned to look out the window, looking far to the north.
"The Song Dynasty mobilized 300,000 elite troops on horseback and infantry. They came to the country and would not give up regardless of victory or defeat. The original best strategy was to gather all our strength and fight to the death with the Song army, so that all jade and stones would be burned.
Situation. Let them know that we are tough and if we are pushed to the limit, we will all perish together."
Brother Richard listened attentively.
"Zhao Shisan, an official of the Song Dynasty, is the best at weighing the pros and cons. Once he finds out that destroying Dabai Gaoguo will cause all the casualties in the new army he has trained so hard, he will make a choice. His biggest The target is not in the northwest, but in the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun. If the main force is spent on us, how can he regain the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun, and how can he resist the Khitan's counterattack?"
"At that time, we can have a good talk with him and surrender with dignity. Or we can give up the old land of Lingwu, move to the Western Region, and build another foundation; or we can condescend to be ministers, but still keep the blood of the Weiming clan, so that It is clear that the Kingdom of Gaobai will continue its legacy and will not be extinct."
After saying these words, Li Qingluan exhausted all his strength.
Her body softened and she lay back on the pillow, looking at the roof beams with her big eyes, like a fish that had been out of water for a long time.
Brother Richard's face was full of sorrow and regret, "I hate that my sister's good advice and countermeasures were regarded as nonsense by those foolish people, and the best opportunity was wasted. In the past few months, the main force of our army was defeated one by one by the Song army. Now we can only be trapped in an isolated city and completely lose any room for bargaining."
At this point, he couldn't help it anymore, "Why has Your Majesty become so indecisive? He actually listened to the slanderous words of a woman and a treacherous minister, ignored his sister's good advice, and gave up his way of life. It is really heartbreaking!"
Li Qingluan rested for a while, finally regained some of his energy, and replied feebly.
"The burden on His Majesty's shoulders is so heavy that he can't breathe. He is only twenty-one years old. In the past few years, under the control of Zhao Shisan, the Song Dynasty has been advancing step by step. It has encroached on its territory and mobilized He has repeatedly defeated the army and the people, putting too much pressure on His Majesty. Dabai Gao's century-old foundation and millions of soldiers and civilians are all maintained by him..."
Li Qingluan didn't point it out clearly, but Brother Richard could understand the meaning.
His elder brother Li Qianshun was indeed wise, wise and decisive in his actions. However, starting from the second year of Yuanfu, he played chess with Zhao Shisan, an official of the Song Dynasty of the same age, and lost consecutive battles. Most of his territory was occupied, the army and civilians were reduced by more than half, and the country was impoverished and the people were barely surviving.
These facts dealt a huge blow to my brother, who had always been conceited about his talent and strategy. In addition, the situation became worse day by day, making him anxious and exhausted. It was not impossible for him to believe the slander and even make a stupid move.
A person who can remain clear-minded and wise in the face of difficulties and despair, and who does not seek medical treatment in a hurry, is almost a saint. My brother Li Qianshun is not a saint.
"What is your Majesty doing now?" Li Qingluan asked softly.
"Your Majesty listened to the Queen's advice and sent an edict to the Monk Merit Department, the Monk's Merit Department and the Dharma Protector's Merit Department. Six hundred and sixty-nine people including the Imperial Master, Imperial Master, Dharma Master, and Zen Master gathered at Daxing Zen Temple to protect the country. Here, recite scriptures and pray to Buddha."
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Li Qingluan was surprised, "Pray to the Buddha? What blessings are you praying to the Buddha at this time?"
"Twelve eminent monks, including Emperor Master Dazhi Baoshu and Emperor Bailianxiu Miao, advised the queen that the Song Dynasty had committed a heinous crime by destroying the Buddha and exterminating Buddhism. The Buddha will send down boundless magic power to severely punish the Song Dynasty monarchs and ministers."
"The Emperor Dazhi Baoshu also swore that he dreamed of the Buddha and issued a decree, saying that when the Song army besieged Xingqing Mansion, he would send four thunder gods and eight heavenly dragons to destroy the entire Song army with thunder, earth and water. Showing Buddhism Boundless, while severely punishing the sinners who are enemies of the Buddha, you also bless me, the Great White Country, to show the Buddha's kindness to the devout believers."
Li Qingluan sneered repeatedly: "Do your Majesty and the Queen believe such absurd nonsense?" This chapter has been completed!