Yang Xiong was horrified, and his eyes were rolling, thinking about what to do next?
It is obviously impossible for Zhao Shan to hand over war horses and gold and silver. It is even more impossible for Zhao Shan to compensate. Such an approach would only bring humiliation to oneself, and he would be the only one to get beaten.
I can only return home first.
Tell the emperor about the Yongshan Iron Mine and ask the emperor to send troops to attack and make Zhao Shan pay the price.
When Yang Xiong thought of this, he endured the pain in one of his legs. He gritted his teeth and said, "Zhao Shan, I will report the matter of Yongshan Iron Mine to His Majesty truthfully. You will not be able to get away with it if you don't give Dalian an explanation."
Zhao Shan said forcefully: "I'll wait and see. In addition, I'll give you one more word. If the enemy can go, I can go too! Daqian is no longer the Daqian of the past."
Yang Xiong's pupils shrank.
Kou can go!
I can go too!
Zhao Shan clearly regarded Xiliang as a bandit and showed a tough attitude. He looked at the majestic Zhao Shan in front of him, and felt a sense of awe in his heart.
Emperor Daqian is really different.
Yang Xiong dragged his weak body and limped away.
Seeing this scene, Zhuge Shang took the initiative and said: "Your majesty beat Yang Xiong violently and further angered him. This is a clever move. Yang Xiong will become even more hostile to your majesty when he is angry. He will definitely complain with more fuel and jealousy, and the Xiliang Emperor will definitely send troops."
Zhao Shan said with a smile: "If I don't beat Yang Xiong, he will be more jealous when he returns to Xiliang and shift the responsibility to me. If I beat him up, I will feel happy."
Zhuge Shang smiled lightly.
The emperor never suffers at all.
Zhuge Shang said: "At this point, we can be sure that Xiliang will send troops to attack Tongguan. Your Majesty will be sitting in Tongguan to preside over the war. I suggest that someone send a letter back to Luoyang to inform Xiao about the upcoming battle between Yongshan Iron Mine and Tongguan. Shangshu, let him take charge of the situation."
Zhao Shan nodded.
Immediately, Zhao Shan wrote a letter and arranged for the Xuanjia Army soldiers to send it back.
After the soldiers left, Zhao Shan walked to the map hanging in the room and said, "Zhuge Qing, if Xiliang wants to send troops to attack Tongguan, where do you think it is best for us to ambush?"
Zhuge Shang replied without hesitation: "The Qingniu Valley, sixteen miles west of Yongning Town, is the most suitable. I investigated the situation of the place and found that the official road of Qingniu Valley is wide and there are mountains and forests on both sides. It is suitable for the army to hide, and it is also suitable for Xuanjia." Army charge.”
"As for Xiliang, Emperor Yao Guang of Xiliang is not young and it is impossible for him to lead the expedition himself."
"The most likely possibility is to arrange for Xiliang Zhenguo General Jiang Yuhuang to lead the army."
"Jiang Yuhuang is the sister of Queen Yao Guang and his sister-in-law. She is deeply trusted by Yao Guang. Although she is a daughter, she is resolute and decisive, with superb martial arts skills and clear military strategy. She is known as the female war goddess of Xiliang."
"Jiang Yuhuang is difficult to deal with."
Zhuge Shang's eyes were solemn and he said solemnly: "If we can capture Jiang Yuhuang, the situation in Daqian and Xiliang will change from offensive to defensive, and we will have the initiative."
Zhao Shan replied: "The location of the ambush is set at Qingniu Valley. As for Jiang Yuhuang, I will capture him. No matter how powerful she is, she is still a woman. As a woman, she has too many weaknesses."
Zhuge Shang continued: "If your Majesty defeats Jiang Yuhuang, will you take Chang'an back?"
"of course yes!"
Zhao Shan answered without hesitation and said: "Chang'an is the capital of the Western Regions, but it is occupied by Xiliang. This is not okay. Now that we are here, we must take back Chang'an, weaken Xiliang, and further establish the majesty of the imperial court."
Zhuge Shang said loudly: "I personally invite you to go to Chang'an to instigate Chang'an officials to welcome your Majesty's arrival."
Zhao Shandao: "Zhuge Qing, it is very dangerous to go to Chang'an."
Zhuge Shang looked calm and said confidently: "In my eyes, Chang'an is not worth mentioning."
Zhao Shan said: "I'm sure."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Zhuge Shang answered immediately. If he wants to become a true Prime Minister of Daqian, he can't just talk about it. Moreover, Zhuge Shang does not want to handle government affairs step by step. Now that he has the opportunity to make meritorious deeds, he is willing to take risks.
Zhao Shan decided on his strategy, looked at Zhou Huhou, and asked: "Huhou, you selected the Xuanjia Army from the Tongguan garrison. Have you selected the soldiers?"
Zhao Shan's early plan was to have Zhou Huhou return to Luoyang and select from Wei Fengqing's Luoyang garrison.
Because there was about to be a battle with Xiliang, Zhao Shancai asked Zhou Huhou to select more than 2,000 people from the Tongguan garrison to make up for the 3,000 Xuanjia army.
Zhou Huhou clasped his fists and said: "Reporting to your majesty, three thousand Xuanjia troops have been formed. Currently, the armors are insufficient, so we can only replenish them when we return to Luoyang. Although there is no armor, the garrison at Tongguan is very elite, and the garrison's General Qin Zhong is very powerful. .”
Zhao Shan looked approvingly and ordered: "Go and inform Qin Zhong to come."
Zhou Huhou immediately went to inform him.
After a while, Qin Zhong strode in.
Qin Zhong is in his early thirties, with a Chinese character face, thick eyebrows and big eyes, slender arms and a burly physique. He was wearing chain mail, carrying a sword at his waist, and carrying two shining golden maces behind his back. He was extremely heroic.
Qin Zhong is good at gold maces. The two golden maces passed down from his family are invincible on the battlefield. He can be called a tiger general of Da Gan.
Zhao Shan was in Tongguan these days and had a careful understanding of Qin Zhong's situation.
Qin Zhong is good at fighting and loyal. Although Daqian was torn apart, Qin Zhong always guarded Tongguan and blocked the invasion from Xiliang.
After Qin Zhong stood still, he cupped his fists and said, "General Qin Zhong, pay homage to Your Majesty."
Zhao Shan nodded and said: "General Qin has guarded Tongguan for many years and has made outstanding achievements. Thank you for your hard work. However, there has been no major war for many years. Can General Qin still fight?"
Qin Zhong's eyes were blazing and he said loudly: "Your Majesty defeated Zhao Yong outside Luoyang City and killed Tuoba Lie. The general is so fascinated that he wishes he could kill the Xianbei barbarians with his two maces. The general can fight at any time and dares to fight at any time! "
"good!"
Zhao Shan looked approvingly.
He walked up to Qin Zhong, patted Qin Zhong on the shoulder, and ordered: "Arrange sentinels to keep an eye on Xiliang. Once Xiliang sends troops, we will mobilize our troops to fight. Daqian has been depressed for so long, and it's time to cheer up. "
"The last general takes command!"
Qin Zhong's heart was filled with excitement.
Dagan produced many weird emperors, some made alchemy, some favored eunuchs, and some were carpenters... Now there was an enterprising emperor, which made warriors like Qin Zhong feel excited.
Zhao Shan waved his hand and said: "Go prepare for the war. I will stay in Tongguan during this period to deal with the upcoming war."
"As you command!"
Qin Zhong agreed and left in a hurry.
Zhuge Shang also left, quietly going to Chang'an to instigate rebellion.
Zhao Shan sat in Tongguan and actively prepared for the war. When Zhao Shan was busy, the spring breeze of Luoyang in February was blowing on his face. After a heavy rain, the whole of Luoyang seemed to come alive and everything was full of vitality.
There was a drought and little rain in the winter at the end of last year. Now that there is rain, everything is recovering, and people are seizing the time to get busy with spring plowing.
Xiao Yan, as the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, especially Zhao Shan and Zhuge Shang, both went to Tongguan. He is now in charge of government affairs and is quite prosperous.
Fortunately, Xiao Yan is an old man in the Ministry of Personnel and is familiar with government affairs, so everything is in order.
The official department is in the duty room.
After Xiao Yan finished handling the government affairs, he invited Cao Tong, the Minister of Rites, and he solemnly said: "Mr. Cao, Zhuge Shang is the prime minister, so I have nothing to say. But Zhuge Shang is young and deceives Your Majesty. This is not possible. You are Your Majesty. My grandfather should play the role of his status and give more advice."
Cao Tong looked gentle and said slowly: "Xiao Shangshu, your Majesty is a promising monarch and has his own opinions. I can't persuade you. Besides, I have carefully considered the matter of Yongshan Iron Mine. I'm afraid there is something fishy."
Xiao Yan took advantage of the situation and said: "At the end of the court meeting, your majesty asked me to see the results of Yongshan Iron Mine. There must be some calculation. But it is not a good thing for your majesty to favor Zhuge Shang. Alas... I am just worried that your majesty is young and energetic, and Zhuge Shang It would be a shame to mislead Your Majesty."
"Report!"
At this moment, a small official hurried in and reported: "Xiao Shangshu, Your Majesty is reporting urgently that the Yongshan Iron Mine collapsed and Xiliang's 30,000-strong army was wiped out."
boom! !
The moment Xiao Yan heard it, thunder seemed to explode in his mind, and he was extremely shocked.
Yongshan Iron Mine collapsed?
Xiliang’s 30,000-strong army was actually gone?
Xiao Yan was even more curious in his heart. He raised his head to look at the clerk and ordered: "Bring your Majesty's letter quickly. I want to take a look. What is going on in the Yongshan Iron Mine?"
