Chapter 186 Blood Flows, Three Hundred Miles

"Report!"

"Gao Changsheng led his troops to capture Wuhou City in Xihezhou, and then crossed the Hexi Ridge to the east."

In Yuchanzhou, the Queen of Beimang has never left.

Although Gao Changsheng bypassed Yuchanzhou and went all the way to the northeast.

From this point of view, Gao Changsheng’s target is not their Beimang.

But they dare not relax at all when it comes to Gao Changsheng.

The so-called war never tires of deceit.

Who can be sure whether Gao Changsheng's behavior is just for show?

The purpose is to wait for their army to return to the royal capital and then turn the tide.

Therefore, they dare not relax until they get accurate information.

After all, that was an army of hundreds of thousands of murderous tigers and wolves.

"call……"

The empress let out a long breath.

"It seems that Gao Changsheng wants to cross the Song territory and reach Yumen Pass directly."

The empress's face was still livid. After all, Gao Changsheng had brazenly razed the Qijian Yuefu to the ground in front of her and even cut down her royal flag.

This is absolutely a huge insult to the emperor.

But after hearing the news, her frown couldn't help but relax a lot.

Although he wanted to cut Gao Changsheng into pieces.

But to be honest, no one really wants to provoke Gao Changsheng at this time.

The elite troops in the northern part of Beimang had gathered in Yuchanzhou at this time, with Tuoba Bodhisattva and Dong Zhuo.

If a war really breaks out, the empress will not be afraid of the other side.

But not being afraid of returning doesn't mean she is willing.

Hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers, plus Gao Changsheng.

Even if they could win, Beimang would inevitably lose most of his life to the enemy.

This is definitely something the empress cannot bear.

"How is Xihezhou?"

The Empress looked up and asked.

The scout didn't reply, but the hesitant look on his face said a lot.

"Humph."

Even though the empress had expected this, she still felt a surge of anger in her heart and snorted coldly.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to be angry. Gao Changsheng is so arrogant that he will be frustrated sooner or later."

"When the time comes, we can naturally take revenge."

A voice sounded from behind.

But the empress didn't even bother to raise her face.

She had heard these words more than once.

But when Gao Changsheng led his troops approaching, none of these people dared to stand up and say a word.

He just watched as the other party defeated the Qijian Yuefu and killed the Taiping Ling.

That is the cradle of talents in Beimang, and the latter is their imperial teacher and first strategist.

Although it was the Empress's idea to wait and see.

But when the empress saw that the ministers around her were completely frightened by Gao Changsheng, how could she not be furious?

"Outside Xihezhou is the border of Xixia. Does this mean you have already found out that Gao Changsheng has entered Xixia?"

Tuoba Bodhisattva snorted.

"Gao Changsheng has crossed the border into another country so undisguisedly. He has totally disregarded Western Xia and the Song Dynasty. He is really arrogant." Dong Zhuo also spoke up at the first time.

“Not surprising.”

Li Mibi raised his eyebrows.

"Just like we in Beimang don't want to provoke Gao Changsheng, the same is true for other countries."

"Gao Changsheng only needs to slow down, send scouts to get in touch with Xixia, and then change direction. Do not offend the core area of ​​Xixia, bypass the periphery, and enter Song territory. Xixia may not necessarily send troops."

“As for the Song Dynasty, facing the aggressive Gao Changsheng, they may not necessarily raise the will to resist. They may just open the way.”

"Besides, considering the little tricks that Da Song has taken, it is still unknown whether Gao Changsheng will let them go."

Li Mibi came up with the best solution immediately.

The territory of Western Xia is not large. If Gao Changsheng advances with all his strength, he will soon approach the central area and even directly threaten their Xingqing Prefecture.

In this situation, Xixia will definitely fight desperately.

But if Gao Changsheng could show a non-aggressive attitude, Xixia would naturally not be foolish enough to fight Gao Changsheng head-on at this time.

As soon as these words fell, everyone around nodded at the same time.

This is indeed the best solution and the most reasonable approach.

"Continue to add spies. I want to be the first to know Gao Changsheng's movements."

"Especially the Sui-Yuan War, I must know the result as soon as possible."

The Queen of Beimang spoke quickly.

“Also, don’t give up on the south.”

"We must continue to pay attention to Nanjing City, the states captured by Gao Changsheng, and even Liyang and Liao."

"Dong Zhuo, I leave this matter to you."

"I will send troops now and will definitely capture Nanjing and regain the lost territory," Dong Zhuo shouted loudly.

"Do not."

The empress waved her hand immediately.

"This is not the time to mobilize troops."

"When the battle between Gao Changsheng and Temujin begins, you will set out immediately and lead your troops south."

"I will ask your father-in-law, the Fifth Dog, to cooperate with you."

"The last general takes orders."

Dong Zhuo nodded grimly.

During this period, not only the empress, but everyone in Beimang felt extremely frustrated.

People like civil officials are fine, they don’t feel that deeply.

But it was different for the military generals. They had been defeated in battle after battle, and even now, when Gao Changsheng had forced them to their doorstep, they dared not resist at will.

Now that he had finally waited for the opportunity to resist, Dong Zhuo was naturally extremely excited.

Although the attack was on Nanjing after Gao Changsheng left, Dong Zhuo obviously could not care about so many things now.

While the two were talking, Tuoba Bodhisattva did not interrupt.

Compared with Dong Zhuo, Tuoba Bodhisattva still has his own pride.

Previously, he had participated in the Battle of Nanjing.

Although Gao Changsheng was not there that time, he made various arrangements and his main force did not leave.

But now it’s different. Gao Changsheng not only left, but also took away most of his soldiers.

In this situation, Tuoba Bodhisattva would definitely not be willing to take action.

The Queen of Beimang also knew this and never mentioned it.

After all, the southern region today can be said to be extremely empty.

In this situation, if we still need to use the military god Tuoba Bodhisattva.

Not to mention Tuoba Bodhisattva himself, even the empress herself probably couldn't afford to lose face like that.

"Gao Changsheng, Temujin."

The empress no longer paid attention to the south, but looked coldly towards the northeast.

Today, it is the core that determines the eastern part of Kyushu.

"Report, report, report."

Just when the ruler and his ministers of Beimang fell silent.

Urgent calls rang out one after another.

The empress, along with Tuoba Bodhisattva and others raised their heads almost at the same time.

This is the voice of the scout.

Now, almost all the scouts and spies in Yuchan Prefecture and even in Beimang have been dispatched. As for the purpose, there is no need to say more.

Now that news has been received, it must be that there has been some movement from Gao Changsheng's side.

"Tell me, has Gao Changsheng made any moves? Could it be that he has bypassed Xixia and started a war with the Song Dynasty?"

They had already guessed Gao Changsheng's goal to a near-ideal level.

In terms of speed, it is impossible for Gao Changsheng to reach Yumen Pass so quickly.

Then the country that might cause conflict would be the Song Dynasty.

Although they are enemies of Gao Changsheng, from the other side's perspective, they also think that the Song Dynasty is hateful.

If it were the Queen of Beimang, she would also take revenge on the Song Dynasty.

"Tell me, where is Gao Changsheng? How is the battle going?"

The Queen of Beimang asked.

The empress didn't care about what was happening in the Song Dynasty, but she obviously couldn't help but pay attention to Gao Changsheng.

He alone influences the situation of half of Jiuzhou.

Almost all countries are watching and waiting for the start of this war.

"no no."

As the empress finished speaking.

The scout in front shook his head in panic.

"Gao Changsheng, he didn't change direction."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room was stunned at the same time.

"What do you mean?"

"Gao Changsheng broke into Xixia?"

The Empress, Tuoba Bodhisattva, and Dong Zhuo spoke at the same time.

"Yes, it is!"

"Gao Changsheng, what does he want to do?" Dong Zhuo asked instinctively.

Of course, a small scout could not answer this question.

He just lowered his head and said:

"I am leading a scout team and following the enemy from a distance."

"After Gao Changsheng led his army across the border, he did not stop at all, but directly broke into the territory of Western Xia."

"Three. Within three days."

At this point, the scout's body was already shaking.

"How is it?"

The three of them asked at the same time.

"In three days, Gao Changsheng conquered nine cities of Xixia."

"Blood flows and drifts for three hundred miles."

"boom."

This short sentence was like a thunderclap exploding directly in everyone's ears.

"Gao Changsheng, is he crazy?"

"Da da da."

Just when the rulers and ministers of Beimang received the news, they were extremely shocked.

Some people in another place were also in an unprecedented panic. The dense footsteps fell like raindrops.

The chirping sound is like a pond after rain, making one's head buzz involuntarily.

But obviously, this is not a pond.

Looking around, the surrounding buildings and decorations are luxurious to the extreme, making people feel dizzy.

In the hall, there stood people in official uniforms.

Obviously, this is the court of a certain country.

But apart from those officials, it is hard to tell that this is the most solemn and important court in a country.

Because the scene at this moment is really too chaotic.

"How to do how to do?"

A panicked voice sounded at the front of the hall.

It was a man wearing a dragon robe.

But at this moment, there was not the slightest imperial aura at all.

His face was pale and his whole body was trembling.

He doesn't look like an emperor at all, but rather like a frightened little white rabbit.

"Speak, you are all mute."

The voice was panicked, even a little shrill.

"Gao Changsheng has led his troops across the Northern Wilderness and will soon enter our Great Song."

"What should I do? Please give me a solution."

It is obvious that this is the imperial court of the Song Dynasty.

The one who spoke was the current Emperor of Song.

Gao Changsheng's army of hundreds of thousands marched across the Northern Wilderness in a mighty force.

Such a commotion naturally could not be hidden from others.

After all, half of Jiuzhou’s attention is now focused on Gao Changsheng and Temujin.

An army of this size could not be avoided even by the fierce alien race like Beimang.

What's more, as soon as the Song Dynasty received the news, the court fell into chaos, especially the Song Emperor, who was so limp that he had to be supported by eunuchs even when he went to court.

"Your Majesty, don't worry for now."

"Gao Changsheng led a large army with the ultimate goal of having a decisive battle with Temujin."

"This kind of march is just to shorten the distance and make it faster and more convenient."

"We, the Song Dynasty, have no grudges against Gao Changsheng. I don't think he would attack us."

"As long as the government issues an order to clear the road along the route, we can rest assured."

A voice sounded.

However, as soon as the voice fell, the angry voice of Emperor Song was heard again.

"Bullshit, there is no grudge or hatred, it's easy for you to say that."

"Do you think everyone else is stupid?"

Emperor Song spoke coldly:
"I shouldn't have trusted you and made that choice."

"You were the ones who suggested it in the first place, and you are the ones who are helpless now."

"There is no grudge or hatred. You are just betting that Gao Changsheng doesn't know."

"Asshole, are you planning to gamble with my life?"

"I don't dare."

The person who spoke below was so frightened that he knelt down.

"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate."

Another voice sounded.

"Our previous suggestions were made without any selfish motives."

"Besides, our Song Dynasty has not targeted the Sui Dynasty, nor has it had any connection with the Mongols. We just made a deal with the Jin Dynasty to open a passage."

"The Jin Kingdom offered to exchange the remains of the two former emperors Wei and Qin, and our Song Dynasty simply couldn't refuse."

"Your Majesty, this is filial piety. For the Song Dynasty, the remains of the late emperor left in another country is a huge stain, and it will even affect the country of the Song Dynasty..."

"fart!"

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by the angry roar of Emperor Song.

"Bullshit filial piety, I am the descendant of Taizu, and have nothing to do with Emperor Wei and Emperor Qin."

"Why should I be put in danger for their corpses?"

"Your Majesty!" Dissatisfied voices suddenly rang out in the field.

"Our Song Dynasty governs the country with filial piety. Although the late emperor was not Emperor Gaozong's biological son, since he is included in the family tree, he is Emperor Gaozong's biological son."

"The Second Emperor Weiqin is your Majesty's direct ancestor."

"Your Majesty, you have said such treasonous words. Are you trying to cut yourself off from the Imperial Ancestral Temple and the world?"

Such words are already quite harsh.

It was obvious that the Emperor of Song had already caused dissatisfaction among the entire court at this time.

The Song Dynasty valued Confucianism and also attached great importance to moral principles and ethics.

What I just said can be said to have touched the nerves of Confucianism as a whole.

If it were under normal circumstances, Emperor Song would have apologized long ago.

But now he was so frightened that he had no scruples at all.

"Filial piety, ridiculous."

“That’s your reason.”

"Abandoning allies and cooperating with alien races."

"But what have we got now? The remains of the two emperors, hahahaha."

"They are just two heads made into skull cups. Do you dare to bury them in the imperial mausoleum?"

"His Majesty."

Angry roars rang out.

At this time, Emperor Song did not retreat at all, but glared back at those gazes.

"All right."

At this moment, a powerful voice rang out.

An old man with white hair stepped out.

"With a large army approaching, why don't we discuss countermeasures? Are we going to have internal strife?"

"Do you really want to make Song Dynasty a laughing stock in Jiuzhou?"

"General Han, I wonder what General Han has to teach me?"

When Emperor Song saw the old man, his eyes lit up and he spoke immediately.

"Nothing special, just mobilizing troops."

"what?"

Emperor Song exclaimed, and then shook his head immediately.

"General Han wants to fight against Gao Changsheng?"

"No, no, absolutely not at this time."

Emperor Song's face turned even paler.

He was not like the other countries such as Beimang, who did not want to provoke Gao Changsheng because of the current situation.

He just simply didn't dare.

The enemy hadn't even entered Song yet, but the mere news of sending troops eastward was enough to scare him to the point of paralysis.

Now taking the initiative to attack Gao Changsheng, isn't that a joke?
"This is definitely not right!"

At the same time, voices of opposition were heard nearby.

"Gao Changsheng's goal is not clear. If the Song Dynasty sends troops, it is very likely to stimulate him."

"If he really just wants to borrow the passage, then wouldn't we be making things worse?"

The old man shook his head.

"Your Majesty has misunderstood. Although I am old, I am not confused."

"Although the Song Dynasty has its faults, the other side's biggest enemy is still the Mongols."

"It would be the most foolish thing to do to attack Gao Changsheng at this time."

"What I meant was just defense."

"Gao Changsheng's army is coming with great force, and no one knows his purpose."

"Maybe it's a borrowed passage, but it's better to be safe than sorry."

"So I suggest that we mobilize our best troops and guard the pass strictly. We should not attack proactively, but we should also not give the enemy any opportunity to take advantage of us."

"Yeah."

"What the old general said makes sense. He is indeed worthy of being a loyal minister of the court."

Emperor Song looked up suddenly.

"Quick, follow the old general's advice, mobilize the country's elite troops, deploy them around Lin'an, and protect the safety of the capital."

"what?"

The old general suddenly raised his head and looked at the emperor in front of him in disbelief.

Even many civil officials opened their mouths in shock.

The place where Gao Changsheng advanced his troops was towards the northwest of the Song Dynasty.

It was obvious that General Han meant to draw out elite troops to defend the northwest pass. If Gao Changsheng attacked the Song Dynasty, they could hold the pass.

The Emperor of Song was actually planning to transfer all the troops back to the imperial city.

Even the ministers who knew the emperor's character very well were still a little shocked at this moment.

There has never been such a ridiculous thing in the world.

When facing foreign enemies, instead of sending troops out, they instead called them back.

This clearly means that they are prepared to give up other regions.

Of course, they also understood that His Majesty did not have so many thoughts. He was just purely afraid and wanted to protect himself.

But this arrangement is simply a joke.

As for the troops of the Song Dynasty, except for a small number of elite soldiers, the more they came, the more chaotic the situation became.

By then, not only will we be unable to defend Lin'an, but it will also give the enemy an advantage.

"Your Majesty, this matter..."

General Han spoke decisively and prepared to stop Emperor Song.

But Emperor Song did not give him any chance to speak.

"General Han, you will be in charge of this matter. Bring back the troops as soon as possible. The more the better."

"My dear ministers, please perform your duties and never give the enemy an opportunity to take advantage of you."

Emperor Song spoke repeatedly, but soon found that no one below responded.

The already insane emotions quickly began to spiral out of control.

"Why, do you want to disobey my order?"

"Or have you discovered that you are facing a powerful enemy and are ready to surrender to the enemy? Or are you preparing to rebel now? Give my head to Gao Changsheng."

"General Han?"

After saying this, he looked at General Han with ferocious eyes.

"I obey your command." General Han sighed and finally bowed slowly.

"what about you?"

"Wei Chen accepts the order."

"Go ahead and do it. The sooner the better."

(End of this chapter)