Jianmenguan.
It got its name because the pass inside the pass resembles a long, slanted sword.
This place is the first pass for Beiliang to resist the grasslands. It is also a bridgehead and the most important line of defense. If even this pass cannot stop the Northern Barbarians.
They can only retreat to Liangzhou City and give up many areas.
According to Chen Yuan's knowledge, the terrain of Jianmen Pass is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and many killing formations have been deployed around it. It is one of the most powerful passes in the world.
After Chen Yuan learned from the previous guard that Wei Jinfeng, the king of Northern Liang, was here, he did not delay at all and arrived here in more than an hour.
Looking from a distance, one can't help but be shocked.
The entire Xiongguan was filled with an iron-blooded killing intent. Groups of Northern Liang armies kept entering the pass. Chen Yuan's arrival attracted a lot of attention.
In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, he quickly reported his home address. As before, after verifying his identity, he was taken into the pass by a general.
Inside.... very tight.
It was densely packed with Northern Liang troops, some were practicing, some were escorting food and grass, in short everyone was performing their duties, and the atmosphere was a bit solemn.
It seems that the news that the Northern Barbarians are about to knock off the gate has been known for a long time.
After reporting, Chen Yuan saw Wei Jinfeng dressed in a python robe in a hall somewhere inside Jianmen Pass.
"You're back?"
Wei Jinfeng looked blank and asked.
"yes."
Chen Yuan nodded.
"How is the investigation of the remnants of the previous dynasty going?" Before Chen Yuan could reveal the military situation, Wei Jinfeng had already asked this question.
Chen Yuan thought for a moment and said:
"These remnants of the previous dynasty ran to the Mobei grassland. Chen has been tracking them these days. Fortunately, there was no accident and he captured an important remnant of the previous dynasty."
"Oh, who is it?"
Wei Jinfeng raised his eyebrows, seeming a little surprised.
"The current young patriarch of the former dynasty is Xiang Lingtian."
Wei Jinfeng nodded thoughtfully. He had naturally heard of this name, but he didn't expect that he would die in Chen Yuan's hands. What exactly was Xiang Qianqiu planning?
While he was thinking, Chen Yuan no longer hesitated and directly told the origin of his trip:
"Your Majesty, Chen came here urgently this time because he has important military information for your Majesty to know."
"explain."
Wei Jinfeng frowned slightly when he heard the important military information.
"This time Chen went to the grassland and killed Xiang Lingtian. After recovering from his injuries, he learned a huge news. The Northern Barbarians would attack the Central Plains in a large scale this time. Wanyan Tianba, the great Khan of the ancient Jin Dynasty, personally led 700,000 Iron cavalry...."
"What did you say?"
Before Chen Yuan could finish speaking, Wei Jinfeng suddenly asked after hearing "Wanyan Tianba, the Great Khan of the Ancient Jin Dynasty, personally led 700,000 cavalry".
Chen Yuan raised his head and said solemnly:
"Wanyan Tianba, the Great Khan of Gujin, personally led 700,000 cavalry to conquer the Central Plains. But when Chen came, he had already discovered the barbarian's vanguard army 700 miles away."
Wei Jinfeng clenched his fists under his sleeves. He knew that there might be a lot of movement in the grassland at this moment, but he never expected that the movement would be so big!
Seven hundred thousand cavalry!
This is not a simple number. Looking at the more than two hundred years since he has been in Beiliang, this is only the second time he has experienced such a national war.
The last time his strength was average and he failed to enter the Yangshen, the entire Youliang Province suffered great losses. If the Sixth Realm Immortal from Wudang Mountain had not taken action, he might have fallen.
This time, here we go again!
What did Xiang Qianqiu do? !
"Is this...accurate?"
"Chen is willing to guarantee it with his life. This news was obtained by Chen after he destroyed a royal family. It will definitely not be false. The prince can rest assured."
Chen Yuan said solemnly.
"Seven hundred miles..." Wei Jinfeng's eyes were extremely solemn.
He had already started to make preparations a few days ago. He had scattered dozens of teams on the grassland to detect the enemy's situation. At present, he could only use this primitive method.
After years of fighting, he has already become experienced.
For such a large-scale military expedition, the Northern Barbarians will definitely recruit many priests to cover up the secrets. It is impossible to calculate where their positions are. Besides,
Except for those few people, no one in the world can calculate the movements of hundreds of thousands of people.
The backlash is too big!
"Chen Yuan."
Suddenly, Wei Jinfeng said in a deep voice.
"What orders does the prince have?"
"I have the right to take charge of all military, political and military affairs in Liangzhou during wartime. Now the Northern Barbarians are about to invade in a large scale, and I want to recruit all the patrol guards under your Liangzhou Patrol Division to join Jianmen Pass."
"Obey the military order of King Beiliang!"
Chen Yuan had a solemn face and bowed with his fists clasped.
"Go to Liangzhou City quickly. It's seven hundred miles away... These barbarians will come in less than two days. Few people can match your strength under Huayang. I may be entrusted with important tasks by then. Of course, you will be here soon." I will also truthfully request credit from the imperial court for all my military exploits."
Wei Jinfeng said calmly.
Chen Yuan's strength is indeed very strong under Huayang, but this is not the most important thing. The most important thing is his identity. He does not believe that Xiang Qianqiu, his only son, will sit back and watch him face danger.
If Xiang Qianqiu can be helped, he can stop an army of 200,000 people.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Chen will resign."
Chen Yuan raised his head and glanced at Wei Jinfeng, then turned and left.
After Chen Yuan left completely, Wei Jinfeng's hand flashed with light, and a communication talisman appeared in his hand. With a solemn expression, he informed the court of the current situation in Liangzhou.
An army of 700,000 people was not something Beiliang could resist.
The loss is too heavy.
The imperial court must send a large camp in Beijing to resist.
After all this was done, Wei Jinfeng walked toward the door and said:
"Summon all the generals of the four major camps in the pass. I have important military orders!"
...
...
After leaving Jianmen Pass, Chen Yuan went straight to Liangzhou City without delay. When he arrived, his first order was to summon all the young envoys and above officials of the Tianxian Division.
With the previous prestige, no one dared to disobey Chen Yuan's orders.
In just a quarter of an hour, everyone arrived here. Except for Chen Yuan, there were two gold envoys, four deputy envoys, and nearly twenty Tongxuan green envoys.
It has to be said that the power of Liangzhou Tiantian Division is stronger than that of Qingzhou.
But this is normal. After all, Liangzhou is completely different from ordinary state capitals, and the pressure they bear is heavier.
"See my lord!"
"See my lord!"
Everyone immediately bowed and saluted, no one was disrespectful.
Chen Yuan nodded, looked around everyone, and said:
"Some time ago, the Japanese officials were ordered by the court to track down the whereabouts of some demons. Envoy Huangfu Jin and Envoy Feng Jin, thank you for your hard work."
"Your Majesty, your words are strong."
"In charge of the Tianxian Division for your lord, this is exactly what our subordinates should do."
"I won't say much. We can discuss these matters later. We have gathered you all together today to convey the important military information of the King of Northern Liang."
"My lord, just ask."
"Sir, please speak."
"This envoy has just returned from Jianmen Pass and informed the King of Northern Liang of a major event. Now I also want to tell you that this time the Northern Barbarians' ancient Jin royal court came with an overwhelming force, and a total of 700,000 cavalry were about to invade the Central Plains. Liang All the patrol guards of the Prefecture Patrol Division have been organized into military camps, led by my envoy, and will arrive at Jianmen Pass before tomorrow!"
"boom!
! "
This shocking news instantly exploded in everyone's hearts. Even the golden envoys like Feng Jiuying and Huangfu Qi froze in place.
The ancient golden royal court!
Seven hundred thousand troops!
Attack the Central Plains!
!
Everyone's eyes flashed with horror. None of them had ever experienced anything like this. For many years, they had only cooperated with King Beiliang.
Even Huangfuqi, who was the most senior and had served in Liangzhou for many years, the largest conquest he had ever experienced was only a 100,000 Northern Barbarian cavalry attack on Youzhou.
And this has already caused Youzhou to panic and suffer heavy losses.
What kind of damage would an army of 700,000 or several times that size cause?
Can they... still survive?
This is really unclear.
"What...who has any objection?"
Chen Yuan's eyes darkened.
"No... I don't dare."
"Follow...my lord's orders."
"This time is the moment of life and death in Liangzhou. We belong to the Central Plains, so we should fight bravely to kill the enemy. I will use all the savings of the Tianxian Division this time.
Regardless of injury or death, the Patrol Division will triple the compensation. If there are children in the family, they can also make an exception and be summoned to the Patrol Guard reserve camp. In a word,
The foreign enemy is now, let’s fight against it together! "
Chen Yuan's voice was resounding and struck hard in everyone's hearts.
"As you command!"
"I humbly obey my orders!"
"I humbly obey my orders!"
Following Chen Yuan's order, all the sky patrol guards of the Liangzhou Sky Patrol Division were mobilized. Not only that, but all the sky patrol divisions of all prefectures in Liangzhou were also mobilized.
Everyone!
During this period, not everyone thought of asking for transfer, or even voluntarily gave up their official positions, but all of these people were killed by Chen Yuan's men as a warning to others.
In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures should be used.
The power Chen Yuan controlled was only the Liangzhou Tiantian Division, while the power controlled by Wei Jinfeng, the king of Northern Liang, was all the military and political affairs in Liangzhou, and he issued military orders with him.
The entire Liangzhou was like a huge and sophisticated machine, slowly trembling.
Wei Jinfeng did not think about concealing anything, let alone conceal it. He directly conveyed the order and told all the people in Liangzhou that some were afraid and some were frightened.
But more importantly, we are united.
On that day alone, nearly 100,000 young men in Liangzhou City wanted to join the army.
I have to say, this is a terrifying number.
At the same time, it also revealed the great prestige of Northern Liang King Wei Jinfeng in Liangzhou.
Chen Yuan was the first to send back the news, and under his deliberate orders, the words spoken by the Tianxuan Division spread throughout Liangzhou City in just one day.
In particular, the eight words "Let's fight together as one to fight against foreign enemies" were widely broadcast.
It brought him a lot of fame.
Chen Yuan's reputation before was ruthless, clever, young and handsome, and had a bright future, but after he said those words, another one was added.
For the country and the people!
The army, officials, people, and even martial artists were all mobilized.
A war between the Central Plains and the Northern Barbarians is about to begin.
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Shenjing City, the Royal Study Room of the Imperial Palace.
Jingtai's face was calm, and he was holding the secret report from Beiliang that had just been sent back from below. His eyes flashed, and he didn't know what he was thinking about.
"Your Majesty, what happened to Beiliang?"
Seeing that Jingtai's expression was not very good, Cao Zhengxian hesitated for a moment and asked.
Jingtai let out a long breath, threw the report in his hand on the table, and said:
"The Northern Barbarians are going to knock the door again."
"this is not...."
"Wanyan Tianba, the Great Khan of the Ancient Jin Royal Court, personally led 700,000 cavalry!"
"What!
! "
Cao Zhengxian's eyes widened, and his heart suddenly shook.
He just wanted to say that Beiliang is knocking off the gate every year. Isn't this normal?
As a result, the emperor told him in a blink of an eye that this time was different from the past. Wang Ting Khan personally led 700,000 cavalry!
What is this concept?
When the imperial court was first established, it was just like this!
This is shocking news.
"What does King Beiliang want?"
"Wei Jinfeng wants me to send 200,000 troops under the command of Lord Shenwu to support Liangzhou."
Jingtai said with deep eyes.
"this....."
Seeing Jingtai's somewhat displeased expression, Cao Zhengxian turned his eyes and asked:
"Then how does Your Majesty plan to respond?"
"Cao Qing."
"The old minister is here."
"Do you think... Wei Jinfeng is ambitious?" Jingtai tapped his fingers on the table and asked casually with a calm look.
After thinking for a moment, Cao Zhengxian whispered:
"Wei Jinfeng...the separatist regime has lasted too long."
Jingtai raised his head and glanced at him with a smile:
"You are right. Wei Jinfeng has been separatist for too long and his strength is too strong. In Liangzhou, the people only know the King of Northern Liang but not me. Do you think it is necessary for him to exist?"
"But if we don't support it, I'm afraid it will be difficult to stop Tianxia Youyou's mouth. Moreover, if Wei Jinfeng is really defeated, once the Northern Barbarians march straight in, they will probably threaten the capital."
"My Iceberg Beauty Wife"
Cao Zhengxian advised thoughtfully.
The existence of King Beiliang and King Zhennan was indeed two thorns in the court's side. In contrast, King Beiliang's thorn was deeper, and it made Jingtai feel like he was stuck in his throat.
Not only should it be appeased, but it should also be allocated every year.
Liangzhou has simply become a country within a country!
This is something that no emperor can accept.
but.....
There must be a reason for existence.
The King of Zhennan guards the southern border to guard against the demon clan, and the King of Northern Liang guards the Liangyou border to guard against the grassland barbarians. If they are eliminated, the impact will be too great.
It's not like no emperor had ever had such thoughts before, but as soon as Wei Jinfeng used his means to let the barbarians pass through Youzhou and wreak havoc, the imperial court stopped thinking about it.
Although they didn't want to admit it, they had to admit that Wei Jinfeng was not a simple person.
If he was forced too hard and the King of Northern Liang desperately joined forces with the barbarians, it would really shake the foundation of the court. Therefore, Cao Zhengxian's words meant that Jingtai should be patient.
In the face of a powerful enemy, one cannot do such things.
Otherwise, the consequences will be disastrous.
"When did I say I won't support you? All of Liangzhou and Youzhou are the territory of the imperial court and are an indispensable part of the Jin Dynasty. I will never do anything that will bring pleasure to my enemies and pain to my relatives."
Jingtai said in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Cao Zhengxian quickly flattered him.
"Wei Jinfeng asked me for 200,000 elite troops. I gave him 300,000. Most of the armies near the capital will be sent to the border. In addition,
Governor Gu Tianqiong will also go out with the army, but... it will take a little time to raise the army. "
A smile appeared on Jingtai's lips.
"Your Majesty, you..."
Cao Zhengxian's face changed as he heard the meaning of Jingtai's words.
"Liangzhou and Youzhou are both borders and are in danger. I will not favor one over the other. I will support Youzhou first. When Youzhou is fine, I will let the generalissimo send troops to Beiliang. I will definitely help Wei Jinfeng."
Jingtai said.
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid... Wei Jinfeng's side..."
"Appease me first. I will send troops if I say I will, but things always have a priority. The King of Northern Liang will understand my difficulties."
A chill flashed in Wei Jinfeng's eyes.
Three hundred thousand Northern Liang cavalry, haha... What a terrifying number. Jingtai has long been interested in it, but he has never had a good opportunity.
Now the Northern Barbarians are aggressively attacking, giving him a chance!
First, comfort Wei Jinfeng and tell him that the imperial army has sent out troops. It is up to him to resist and wear down the strength of the grassland. When the time is about right, the imperial army will go out to fight.
At that time, even if someone is dissatisfied, so what?
After expelling the grassland barbarians, most of the Northern Liang army has been destroyed. Without the strength to resist the imperial court, it is enough to send a true king whom the imperial court can trust to continue guarding.
In this way, Liangzhou can be completely placed under the jurisdiction of the imperial court!
"If the King of Northern Liang cannot withstand the front of the Northern Liang army, what will happen if those barbarians enter the territory of Liangzhou..." Cao Zhengxian felt that he had to remind Jingtai.
Just stabilize the current situation, why take risks?
The Northern Liang army plus the imperial army, the 700,000 grassland barbarians cannot make any big trouble.
"Don't the people of Liangzhou follow Wei Jinfeng wholeheartedly? Then let them go together. After a few hundred years, everything will return to the way it was before."
"The imperial court... cannot be in chaos!"
Jingtai smiled faintly.
But these words made Cao Zhengxian feel a chill to his bones.
What a relaxing sentence.
However, there are millions of people in Beiliang, and these are millions of living people!
Cao Zhengxian suddenly felt that he had followed Jingtai for so many years and had never seen him through.
My heart... is so cruel!
"Old minister...Old minister...obey the order."
Cao Zhengxian hesitated for a moment and finally lowered his head.
"Go ahead and tell Wei Jinfeng the news about the imperial court sending troops. We must stabilize him first. Also... summon the generalissimo and the governor to the palace. I have important matters to discuss with you."
Jingtai waved his hand, and a very subtle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, as if he was in control of everything.
"Old minister, I obey."
Cao Zhengxian's heart sank and he bowed and retreated.
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...
Regarding the news coming from Beiliang, Jingtai did not let anyone block it, and even deliberately indulged it. One was to see the world's reaction, and the other was to see who...had evil intentions in such a situation!
Shenjing City ranks among the best in the world. Most of the ten major immortal sects and many top forces in the world have branches here, or intelligence spies have spread the news from the palace.
It spread throughout the capital almost at the speed of a hurricane.
After a brief silence, there was a huge wave.
The number of 700,000 Northern Barbarian cavalry is really so impactful that no matter who hears it, they will inevitably be shocked.
After the news spread throughout the capital, all parties learned the terrifying and shocking news as quickly as possible.
Suddenly, the whole world was shocked!
This day is April 16, the ninth year of Jingtai in the Jin Dynasty. It is also an important turning point in the world situation.
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Really don’t keep books, brothers, the price has fallen too hard recently.
The energy to break the news has weakened a lot.
Everyone, stand up!
!
The plot has begun to enter the middle and late stages, and it will be more exciting later.
