"Your Majesty, the civil strife in various places has been put down, and peace has returned to the dynasty. However, there are insufficient troops in the four directions, especially on the southern border. If the Murong Dynasty takes the opportunity to invade, the southern troops may be difficult to defend!"
In Cangming Palace, all civil and military officials gathered in the morning hall. The old Taiwei Chen Ye, with a solemn expression, saluted Li Cangming on the throne and said solemnly.
"Just pay more attention to the northern border. The Murong Dynasty has too much to take care of now, so there is no need to worry about the south."
Li Cangming waved his hand slightly and looked at the ministers in the palace with a complicated expression.
The last battle against the Daxia Dynasty was defeated. Seven million of Cangming's troops died on the battlefield. In addition, he was captured in the Daxia Palace. The people's hearts in the country were turbulent and the situation was critical.
Although Prince Li Canghai was temporarily in charge of the government, he was restrained everywhere. Coupled with the intervention of the Dawu Dynasty, internal wars broke out frequently in the Cangming Dynasty.
Aristocratic sects from various places occupied cities and disturbed the people, openly resisted the imperial control, and even rebels attempted to overthrow the Cangming regime.
Form is at stake!
After returning to the palace, he regained control of the court, and after many efforts, he finally quelled the civil strife and stabilized the situation.
But thinking of the agreement with Daxia, he couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart.
No matter how much you do, it will still be a dowry for others...
But whenever he thinks of Daxia's strength and everything that happened during this period, Li Cangming can't even think of resisting.
The three dynasties had been unable to win together before, let alone the Cangming Dynasty, which was now on the verge of collapse and whose strength was greatly reduced.
Even the troops to quell the civil strife were mostly lent to Han Xin, the commander of the Han Army of the Great Xia Dynasty.
If it weren't for the suppression by the Bingxian Army and the Han Dynasty's cavalry, with the old, weak, sick and disabled people left in the Cangming Dynasty, I'm afraid that the Cangming Palace would have been crushed by the ambitious sects of the aristocratic families from all over the country!
Li Cangming slowly glanced at the ministers, looking at the splendid morning palace, his heart was extremely complicated.
I don’t know how long this country can belong to Cangming...
"Father, although the situation in the DPRK and the Central Government is temporarily stable at the moment, and the wars in all directions have been calmed down, the border area is our defense line. Why don't you pay attention to it?"
At this time, the prince next to him, Li Canghai, saw that Li Cangming had a worried look on his face, his brows were slightly furrowed, and he felt a little confused.
Hearing this, all the officials in the palace also looked at Li Cangming with puzzled expressions on their faces.
The Cangming Dynasty fell to its present state almost entirely because of the Daxia Dynasty. Because Li Cangming misjudged the strength of Daxia and attacked rashly, it led to the decline of Cangming and frequent wars.
But after Li Cangming came back, although he immediately began to quell the civil strife in Cangming and stabilize the court, he paid no attention to the border areas and seemed not to worry about Daxia's revenge at all.
This operation not only puzzled Li Canghai, but also the civil and military ministers of the entire dynasty were extremely confused.
They knew that Li Cangming should have been rescued by an expert, but at this moment, there were very few troops left in the Cangming Dynasty, and coupled with the recent civil strife, they had long lost their previous strength.
Not to mention Daxia, if any surrounding dynasty takes the opportunity to attack, the Cangming Dynasty will definitely be defeated!
Needless to say, the consequences of defeat can be imagined!
Li Cangming's move was too much!
In their opinion, Li Cangming just felt that the Cangming dynasty was a little arrogant now that they had powerful people in charge!
Yes!
Everyone believed that Li Cangming was able to come back because he was rescued by an expert.
That was the man who killed three powerful men from the Dawu Dynasty outside the Cangming Palace last time!
The domineering and unparalleled sharp sword light that day was deeply engraved in everyone's minds!
Although I don’t know what the relationship between that person and Li Cangming is and why he helped the Cangming Dynasty, the war between the dynasties cannot be solved by oneself.
Although there is no news from the border at this moment, and the dynasties in Cangzhou seem to be extremely calm, after seeing the strength of Daxia's army, the sense of crisis among the civil and military officials has not been relieved, and they are still very worried.
Not only were they worried that the Daxia Dynasty would suddenly attack, but they were also worried that the neighboring Murong Dynasty would take the opportunity to attack.
Moreover, Cangming also offended the Dawu Dynasty at this moment because of the killing of the powerful Dawu man.
If the Dawu Dynasty also intervenes in this matter privately and sends some strong men to come, the Cangming Dynasty will not be able to stop it, and their destruction is right in front of them!
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On the throne.
Seeing everyone's puzzled expressions, Li Cangming sighed deeply in his heart, and the bitterness on the corner of his mouth became even more intense.
He naturally knows what everyone is thinking.
Although he reached a cooperation with Qin Wuhen and was determined to help him regain Cangming, he knew that this matter was not something he could decide by himself, so he had to figure it out slowly.
If he directly orders Daxia to surrender after taking control of the court, not only will it not go as planned, but if he fails, the entire Cangming Dynasty will fall apart immediately!
This was not the result he wanted.
In January of Daxia, he understood Daxia's terrifying background very well. Even if he did not cooperate with the King of Xia, with Daxia's current strength, it would not be difficult to directly attack Cangming.
But in that case, more people in the Cangming Dynasty might have to die.
Having been the king for hundreds of years, he also has feelings for this dynasty and the people of this country.
He didn't want to watch the people of the DPRK make unnecessary sacrifices.
Therefore, he did not reveal the identities of Han Xin and Li Si that day, nor did he explain to everyone.
After taking control of the court, he took the lead in controlling the intelligence information of the court. Until now, except for some cities near the border, everyone in Cangming, including many ministers of the court, did not know the situation outside. Even Murong's army The defeat of the army and the destruction of the country are not yet clear.
Some cities near the border were also under the control of Han Xin. Everyone was kept in the dark, and naturally they did not know about his agreement with Daxia.
During this period of time, with the help of Han Xin, he suppressed the civil strife in Cangming while also controlling the intelligence system of the Cangming Dynasty, completely controlling the entire Cangming Dynasty.
As long as the order from the King of Xia comes, he will declare his surrender to Daxia.
By then, Daxia will be able to control Cangming without spending a single soldier, and no more innocent people will die tragically in the Cangming Dynasty.
This is his plan.
It's a pity that no one understands his painstaking efforts...
Sighing from the bottom of his heart, Li Cangming regained his composure, looked at everyone, waved his hand and said, "I have my own opinion on this matter, so please withdraw from the court."
Hearing this, the doubts in everyone's eyes became more intense, but looking at Li Cangming's expression, they had no choice but to suppress their confusion and bow their hands in agreement.
Li Canghai also frowned and hesitated to speak, but facing Li Cangming's unquestionable gaze, he could only suppress his doubts and helplessly bowed and said: "Yes, I will retire!"
"Report~!"
Sudden! At this moment, an orderly guard hurriedly entered the hall, his face was flustered, and he knelt down on one knee towards Li Cangming on the throne.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, the city guards rioted outside the city. The general led his troops and surrounded the palace!"
"Wha...what?!"
All civil and military officials were suddenly shocked! They all paused and then looked back at Li Cangming.
The general is the black-armored general who killed three powerful men from the Dawu Dynasty outside the palace last time.
After returning to the palace, Li Cangming directly named him a general, the highest commander of Cangming's military department, commanding Cangming's troops, and temporarily responsible for the security of the palace.
But everyone is puzzled as to why this is happening at this moment!
Why did the general surround the palace with troops in order to plot rebellion? !
Only Li Cangming's face was calm, but there was a bitter smile on the corner of his mouth.
What is supposed to come, will come anyway!
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