However, what makes Guanshan and the others feel fortunate is that after wiping out the Tamil and Sinhalese kingdoms, the Allied Forces of Heaven did not search deep into the mountainous forests of the island. Their safety was not threatened, at least for now.
After wiping out the Tamil and Sinhalese kingdoms, the Allied Army of Heaven returned to West Ou City singing triumphal hymns and carrying countless trophies of gold, silver, jewelry and women. Today, Xiou City has become a stronghold of the Heavenly Kingdom Alliance. The city is bustling and overcrowded. The original beautiful coastal city has disappeared and turned into a robber city with piles of garbage and stench; the Han people who originally lived here , almost extinct. Judging from what the Allied Forces of Heaven did to the Tamil Kingdom and the Sinhala Kingdom, those Han people who did not escape must be in danger.
The hall of the original government office has now become a conference hall where leaders of the various forces of the Heavenly Kingdom Alliance gather. In the conference hall, kings and generals from different countries were quarreling incessantly. They were all arguing about how to divide the benefits after the war. Some were still arguing about how to divide the benefits unevenly after pacifying the Tamil Kingdom and the Sinhala Kingdom. And quarrel.
Seeing such a scene makes people feel ridiculous for the Confucian set of benevolence and righteousness. Can such self-righteous benevolence and righteousness influence these people? If you are stronger than them, the benevolence and righteousness in your mouth is nothing more than the painful wail of their swords and guns; if you are stronger than them, they will give it a try, and if they fail, they will give up, but this is not benevolence and righteousness. Kung Fu, but the power of force. Although they don't dare to provoke you, they go back to find opponents who can bully you. The law of the jungle is as simple as the strong, and benevolence and righteousness are the weakest. Like this country, we must learn the necessary cruelty in the world and put aside those inappropriate and self-righteous benevolence and righteousness. Just like if a person's body is to be healthy, he must eat the flesh and blood of animals. If you want to live well in this world, you must devour the flesh and blood of others, otherwise you will become other people's food. When you have the opportunity to destroy others, you must seize it. You must not seek fame and reputation. You will harm yourself and the country by being benevolent and righteous.
Nelson looked at the red-faced crowd, frowned, and said loudly: "You heard, say a word!"
The voices of the quarrel gradually quieted down, and everyone's eyes fell on Nelson. A burly blond man who looked like a huge brown bear said in a deep voice: "Nelson, what do you want to say?" The speaker was named Philippe, one of several powerful Grand Dukes in France. This time the Pope called on Catholic countries to crusade against Eastern pagans, but the French king declined on the grounds that he wanted to guard against the Byzantine Empire. In fact, it was not to guard against Byzantium, but to guard against the Holy Roman Empire. However, the king's decision failed to restrain his grand dukes. In addition to Philip, there were two other grand dukes and two earls who participated in the expedition called by the pope.
Having said that, I have to make some digressions. Some people always say that Chinese people like to fight among themselves. In fact, those who say this are either advocating foreigners or being too ignorant. If nothing else, let’s just talk about France. The Kingdom of France in this era was actually somewhat equivalent to the situation in our Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. The area that the king could control between the Seine and the Loire River was divided among the Grand Dukes and Earls of the country. The Grand Dukes and Earls relied on powerful The powers were divided and dominated, and the king's orders were often ignored. Wars often broke out because of mutual interests, and it was often difficult for the king to interfere. This situation lasted for hundreds of years in France, which can be said to be the Warring States Period in France.
Without further ado, let’s get back to the topic. When Philip spoke, many people echoed, and then became quiet again after a while.
Nelson glanced at everyone and said: "The Ming people we are about to face cannot be compared to the Arabs, Moors, and the inferior people here! Not only do they have advanced technology, but their soldiers are brave and good at fighting. They can definitely be said to be good at war." A nation that fears war!..."
A big man with a ferocious face said loudly: "When we meet, it's just like a sheep meeting a tiger!" Everyone laughed and agreed. The big man who interrupted halfway was named Marcono, the head of the Knights of St. Mark in Venice. Speaking of which, by the way, Italy in this era was not a unified country, but consisted of several independent countries. And Venice is one of them. Some people may yearn for the Western system, so in this era, you should go to the country of Venice. The highest executive in this country is called a Duke. However, this Duke is not hereditary like other countries, but is elected by a ten-person parliament. The House of Ten is elected by the Senate, which consists of two to three hundred people and is elected by the Grand Council. In short, Venice’s institutional structure must be in line with the tastes of many people in today’s society.
Nelson glanced at Marcono and said: "You have never encountered a real Ming army, so of course you will say that. When you meet a real Ming army, you won't talk like that." Marcono sneered, obviously everyone Didn't take Nelson's words seriously.
Nelson said: "Next we will march to Donglai Island, and we will definitely confront the main force of the Ming Dynasty. As for the enemy's navy, I can tell you that the main fleets of our two sides had a battle not long ago, but it was only a draw... ..." Everyone was surprised. Although they had heard about the confrontation between the two navies before, they were not very clear about the specific situation. At this moment, Nelson said that the main forces of the two sides fought a battle, but the English navy did not win. , were all very surprised.
Nelson said: "The enemy's navy will be left to our English navy. But the enemy's army needs you to deal with it. The enemy is stronger than our previous opponents. To defeat them, the army must elect a commander to be under unified command!"
Marcono snorted and said: "The navy is powerful, but that doesn't necessarily mean the army is powerful! I don't believe there is a force in the world that can compete with the army of our Heavenly Alliance Army!"
Everyone nodded in agreement. Philip said: "Nelson, your suggestion is not feasible at all. Our troops come from more than a dozen countries. Who wants to have his troops commanded by outsiders? If they are commanded by outsiders, will my troops be sent to serve as cannon fodder?" Several noble generals agreed. Philips said that Nelson's suggestion was simply not feasible. Nelson frowned and said nothing more.
Immediately, everyone began to argue about the division of profits after the war, and later they actually started fighting. At first, it was two people fighting each other, but later, I don’t know what happened, but it turned into a big melee with dozens of people! I saw the seat cups and plates flying around overhead, and it was so fierce! Those who did not participate in the melee did not try to break up the fight, but cheered and cheered from the side. As a result, a chair flew over and hit me on the head. I immediately became angry and joined the melee! …
This robbers' spoils-sharing meeting ended up being nothing and ended on bad terms. Representatives from all parties then continued to discuss, and finally reached an agreement, that is, whoever grabs it will own it. All armies actively prepared for battle, and a few days later, the army set off. The English fleet opened the way first, and a huge fleet carrying more than 200,000 troops followed closely behind the English fleet. This time their target is Donglai Islands.
The so-called Donglai Islands are actually the Andaman Islands at the mouth of the Indian Ocean side of the Strait of Malacca. Today they are an important stronghold of the Ming Dynasty in the ocean. In terms of economic status, Dongnai Islands is not as good as Xiou Island, but its military status is higher than Xiou Island. The Ming Dynasty has been operating here for many years and has 10,000 overseas garrison troops to guard it. The so-called overseas garrison troops are affiliated with the navy, but they are not actually under the jurisdiction of the navy. They are affiliated with the Erguan brothers and are considered an integral part of the Ming Dynasty's maritime trade policy. Now that the two brothers are gone, the overseas garrison troops on the Dongnai Islands are managed by the Governor of the Dongnai Islands. The situation of Donglai Islands is different from Xiou Island. Donglai Islands is a piece of land completely controlled by Ming Dynasty. In other words, this is an overseas territory of Ming Dynasty.
After the main fleet of the Ming Dynasty retreated to the Donglai Islands, Wang Hai and Wang Rong actively ignored defense matters and were so busy all day long that they almost had no time to drink water. However, as the emperor, Yang Peng was very leisurely. He took Yan Ji to walk on the silver-white beach every morning and evening, as if he was on vacation.
In the evening of that day, Yang Peng, who had eaten and drank enough, took Yan Ji, who was worried, for a walk on the beach. Yan Ji couldn't help but ask: "Husband, the enemy will be coming soon, aren't you worried at all?"
Yang Peng chuckled, "Everything that needs to be done has been done, so why bother?"
Yan Ji couldn't help but sigh: "Husband, you are really amazing! I can't be as at ease as you!" Yang Peng laughed and said: "There is nothing to be nervous about! Since everything that needs to be done has been done, it will be a success or a failure. There’s no need to think about it! It’s better to win, and to make a comeback after losing!”
Yan Ji asked curiously: "Has your husband thought about the worst case scenario?"
Yang Peng nodded, "Of course I have thought about it. The worst case scenario is that the Donglai Islands are lost, and our fleet suffers heavy losses or even is annihilated. Even so, so what?" Yan Ji stared at her beautiful eyes. The lover sighed and said gloomily: "Husband, talking to you really makes me anxious to death!"
Yang Peng said in confusion: "I am so calm and calm, you should be influenced by me, why are you so uneasy?" Yan Ji rolled her eyes at her lover angrily, and said: "You think everyone is like you Ah!" Yang Peng chuckled and was about to tease Yan Ji a few words when he saw Wang Rong rushing over.
Wang Rong ran to Yang Peng and Yan Ji, glanced at them, and said with a smile, "I didn't disturb my eldest brother and sister-in-law, did I?"
Yan Ji smiled slightly, and Yang Peng said with a smile: "No, no. You came just in time, let's take a walk together."
Wang Rong said: "I'm so busy, how can I have time!" Then he handed a letter to Yang Peng and said: "This was just sent from Bianliang." Yang Peng accepted the letter. Wang Rong said: "Okay, my mission is completed, I have to continue my work." Without waiting for Yang Peng's reply, she turned around and left.
Yang Peng handed the letter to Yan Ji and said with a smile: "Wife, read it to me."
Yan Ji gave Yang Peng a charming look, took the letter, opened the envelope, took out the letter paper, unfolded it and read: "Members of the cabinet, please pay your respects. Not long ago, I received news from the informants in the Liao Kingdom. We are secretly mobilizing troops, and there seems to be an intention to use them on a large scale. In view of the unusual situation, we have already ordered all the armies on the northern front to enter a state of combat readiness, and hereby ask for your Majesty's instructions." Yan Ji raised her head and looked at Yang Peng, He frowned and said, "Does the Liao Kingdom want to take advantage of the situation and rob it?"
Yang Peng thought: "The Queen Mother of the Liao Kingdom has fought several big battles with us. In almost every battle, the Liao Kingdom suffered heavy losses. Although our army is now fighting against the Allied Forces of the Kingdom of Heaven, the victory or defeat is far away. It has not been separated, and the northern front army has not been involved in the war, and the reserve force and any resources except the southwest have not been used yet. If you want to take advantage of the situation, this is not the time. The Queen Mother of the Liao Kingdom is neither a fool nor a fool. , can't you see this? Moreover,..." Yang Peng stopped here, seeming hesitant to speak.
Yan Ji was full of jealousy and said: "My husband really understands her! No wonder, the Queen Mother of Liao Kingdom is actually my husband's woman after all!"
Yang Peng chuckled, "It smells so jealous!" Yan Ji said angrily, "Of course I am jealous!"
Yang Peng hugged Yan Ji and said with a evil smile: "Then let's let others come and get jealous!" Then he went to kiss Yan Ji's red lips. Yan Ji was startled and quickly blocked her lover's chest with her palms to prevent him from succeeding. She said angrily: "How bad it is for people to see this in public!" Yang Peng said with a smile: "I obviously want to do it, but I'm afraid. If someone sees you, you have to hide in a dark place without anyone to do it. Isn't this the real cover-up?" Yan Ji rolled her eyes at her lover and said angrily: "You are being unreasonable!" Although she said this, she loosened her hands and Yang Peng leaned down and kissed Yan Ji's red lips. Yan Ji's heart was filled with emotion, and her beautiful eyes looked at Yang Peng lovingly.
Suddenly remembering what he was talking about just now, he said: "Husband, you said that the Queen Mother of Liao should not want to fight with us, so what is her purpose of gathering troops? It can't be for fun, right?"
Yang Peng held Yan Ji's slender hand and continued walking on the beach, and said with a smile: "From ancient times to the present, there are not many kings who mobilize their armies just for fun." After a pause, "But she really didn't do it for fun. At this moment, We don't have the energy to take care of the Khitans at all, so what will the Khitans think?" Although Yan Ji is not good at military strategy, she is very intelligent after all. When her lover said this, she couldn't help but feel moved, and said: "Since the biggest opponent is Teng If we don’t take action, then it’s a great opportunity to expand our territory and increase our strength!”
Yang Peng nodded and said: "That's right, that's it!"
Yan Ji said: "In other words, the goal of the Liao Kingdom is not us at all. It should be Western Liao or those countries further west?"
Yang Peng said: "It is also possible that we want to take action against the Japanese. The Japanese have been greatly damaged by our attack before, so it is a good time to wipe out the Japanese." Yan Ji said with some annoyance: "My husband's queen mother is really cunning!" Yang Peng said depressedly: "What do you mean by my queen mother! Why does it sound like she is my mother?" Yan Ji smiled and glanced at Chen Xiao with her beautiful eyes.
Seeing this, Yang Peng couldn't help but feel his heart tremble. He held Yan Ji's hand and couldn't help but exert force. Yan Ji was defenseless and immediately lost her balance and fell into her lover's arms. Yan Ji raised her head and rolled her eyes at her lover, but she leaned into her lover's arms and did not get up. The two of them hugged each other and walked on the beach. The afterglow of the setting sun merged their shadows together, making them look longer.
Delhi, India.
News about the Celestial Alliance's expedition to the Ming Dynasty and the main force of the southwest garrison of the Ming Dynasty being transferred to the seaside to meet the enemy reached the Tianzhu Palace. The Emperor of Tianzhu was overjoyed and immediately summoned his ministers to discuss the matter.
At the meeting, Tianzhu Prime Minister Akshayi told the intelligence he had just received. Immediately, there was a discussion in the main hall. Some were cautious, some were gloating about misfortune, and some were excited and impulsive. The whole hall was noisy and turned into a vegetable market.
Emperor Tianzhu frowned and glanced at Prime Minister Akshayi. Akshay immediately raised his voice and said: "Everyone be quiet!" The scene gradually became quiet. An old man with a thin face, a goat's beard, and very luxurious clothes came out and bowed to the emperor: "Your Majesty, this is a great opportunity to counterattack the Ming Dynasty!" This man's name was Baka, and he was the largest man in the Brahmaputra River. Because the Ming Dynasty occupied that area, the local nobles headed by Baka moved their families to Delhi. I am very hesitant that Baka is the largest nobleman in the Brahmaputra River, so he is qualified to come to the court to participate in court discussions.
As soon as Baka said this, he immediately received a response from Akshay, the largest nobleman in the Dhaka region. Akshay said to the Emperor of Tianzhu: "Your Majesty, now is a great opportunity to avenge shame! We must not miss this opportunity! "Akshay is the largest nobleman in the Dhaka area, and all Bengal areas in modern society, including Dhaka, have now become the land of the Ming Dynasty. As a great nobleman of Dhaka, Akshay lost his land because of the Ming Dynasty. Naturally, he hated the Ming Dynasty extremely and was eager to take revenge and take back his land.
The speeches of Barkar and Akshay represent the wishes of the nobles of the Brahmaputra River and Dhaka region. An old man leaned into the throne and walked out on crutches. This old man's name was Yin Dier. He was a representative of the great aristocracy in the Delhi area. He was one of the most noble. He said: "It would be great to avenge one's shame. But what will be the result if we fail again?" The emperor and most of the ministers and nobles showed their thoughts.
Yin Dier continued: "We have already fought with the Ming Army. We all know that they are very scary, just like the devils in the Asura Hell! The only result of being enemies with them is death! Now the two princesses His Highness finally bought peace at the expense of himself, why should we break it with our own hands? Once war breaks out, who dares to say that we can defeat those devils?"
Some ministers and nobles echoed.
Akshay said anxiously: "Lord Yin Dier's words naturally make sense. But the situation is different now. The army of the Western Kingdom of Heaven is conquering the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty not only lost Kunlun Island, but also Xiou City fell. It can be seen that the Kingdom of Heaven The army is enough to deal with the Ming army. This is a great opportunity, we should take this opportunity to fight back against the Ming Dynasty and regain the sacred land of the empire!"
Baka and other nobles and ministers agreed.
Yin Di said: "Kunlun Island and Xiou City are just small places. The Allied Forces of Heaven attacked with thunderous force. If they can't even attack these two small places, it's useless! This doesn't mean that The Allied Forces of the Kingdom of Heaven have the strength to compete with the Tigers and Wolves of the Ming Dynasty! If we act rashly, what will we do after the Allied Forces of the Kingdom of Heaven are defeated by the Ming Army?"
Baka said: "Sir Yin Dil's worries will definitely not arise! In fact, Mr. Yin Dil has over exaggerated the combat effectiveness of the Ming Army! In my opinion, the Ming Army is actually not that powerful. The reason why our army was so powerful before The disastrous defeat was largely due to the Ming Army’s machinations! If we put aside these machinations, the Ming Army was at most a little stronger than us! But we have an absolute advantage in terms of military strength. As long as the generals are more cautious, Let the Ming people's conspiracy succeed, and we can say that we are sure of victory!" These words immediately won the approval of the arrogant Tianzhu people, and most of the nobles and ministers agreed with Baka's words.
Yin Dil frowned tightly. He wanted to refute, but seeing that most people agreed with Baka's words, the words that came to his lips did not come out. He didn't want to offend the emperor and most of the nobles and ministers over this matter.
The emperor nodded and said: "What Baka said is so right! The Ming army is no better than our army. The reason why it won was just because of conspiracy. I have decided to order Purusha and Kenil The Generalissimo led two hundred thousand troops to counterattack the Brahmaputra River and the Dhaka area respectively."
After the meeting, Yin Dil went to the Kshatriya's residence. Kshatriya did not attend the meeting because the responsibility for the previous defeat in the Eastern battlefield was heaped on him, so he was dismissed from his post and is now idle at home.
Kshatriya came to the living room with a smile, saw Yin Dil, put his right hand on his chest and bowed slightly: "Well, sir!" Yin Dil also put his right hand on his chest, bowed slightly and said in return: "Marshal is well!" Kshatriya He chuckled, motioned Yin Dier to sit down, sighed, and said mockingly: "I am already a common citizen with a disgraced reputation. Please don't call me marshal again!"
Yin Dil raised his eyebrows and said: "I know very well that the defeat in the Eastern War is not the responsibility of the Marshal at all. The Marshal once advised His Majesty not to rashly start a war against the Ming Dynasty, but to devote himself to defending the Tengchong area and make peace with the Ming Dynasty at the same time. At that time, the ministers and nobles of the Manchu Dynasty did not take the marshal's words seriously, but now that I think about it, the marshal's advice was actually the right one! Unfortunately, His Majesty and the ministers and nobles of the Manchu Dynasty did not listen to the marshal's advice and insisted on starting another war with the Ming Dynasty. ! As a result, we were defeated and lost ground. Not only was the Tengchong area unable to be saved, but the Brahmaputra River and Dhaka areas were also lost. It can be said that the losses were heavy!"
What happened after all, let’s see what happens next.
