When Zhao Shan heard Jiang Yuhuang's provocative words, his eyes became intriguing.
People who practice martial arts have really extraordinary physiques.
Zhao Shan raised a smile on his lips and joked: "Not only can I defeat you on the battlefield, but I can also make you completely convinced. Yuhuang, you are still a little too young to fight with me."
As someone who has studied the Thirty-Six Forms of Dongxuanzi and been influenced by many famous teachers such as Mr. Ozawa, Zhao Shan not only has rich theoretical experience, but also has rich practical experience.
Jiang Yuhuang was extremely wild and shouted: "It is still unclear who will win."
"It depends on my methods."
Zhao Shan turned over and pressed Jiang Yuhuang under him, then raised and lowered his hands again. In the previous fierce battle, Jiang Yuhuang suffered passively, but this time he became more active.
The postures of both sides, Jiang Yuhuang was wild and wanton, Zhao Shan was tough and fierce, neither of them gave in, and it lasted for a long time before the battlefield ended.
Jiang Yuhuang lay with blurred eyes, and it took a long time before he came back to his senses.
Zhao Shan asked: "Are you convinced?"
Jiang Yuhuang's face turned red with embarrassment, his eyes were a little wandering, and he said: "Your Majesty is brave and diligent, and your strength is invincible. I am convinced both physically and mentally."
The two had some fun, and Zhao Shan no longer worried when he saw that Jiang Yuhuang's condition had been adjusted.
After all, the mental and physical qualities are both good.
Zhao Shan dressed neatly, walked out of the woods with Jiang Yuhuang, and rode back together on a horse. Jiang Yuhuang sat in front of Zhao Shan and was hugged by Zhao Shan. She was very tired and tired, but the emotions in her heart could not be calmed down.
When the passion faded and everything returned to normal, Jiang Yuhuang thought about his situation again.
It is inevitable that there will be some mixed emotions.
Fortunately, she quickly dispelled all the emotions and returned to normal. Now she can only take one step at a time.
Zhao Shan rode his horse back all the way, met Zhou Huhou and others on the way, and soon met Qin Zhong. Qin Zhong led the soldiers of the Xuanjia Army and captured all the Snow Dragon Riders.
When the group returned to Chang'an again, it was already past noon.
Zhuge Shang has finished counting the results of the battle, and the soldiers are all resting in Chang'an City. Zhuge Shang led Zhao Shan and his party back to the city, and detained the prisoners first. The Xuanjia army went directly to rest, as did Zhou Huhou and Qin Zhong.
Zhuge Shang looked at Zhao Shan and asked, "Your Majesty, please rest first, and then I will report on the situation in Chang'an."
Zhao Shan shook his head and said: "No need, I just need to wash up."
He had someone prepare hot water for a bath, and changed into fresh clothes. Then while eating, he said, "Qing Zhuge, tell me about the situation in Chang'an and the situation of the army."
Zhuge Shang looked at Zhao Shan eating and admired him more and more.
His Majesty has been fighting fiercely for such a long time, but he still has the energy to deal with government affairs. He is indeed gifted.
It is beyond the comparison of ordinary people.
Zhuge Shang cheered up and said: "There were originally three thousand Xiliang troops guarding Chang'an City. I united with the Yuan family in Chang'an, and people headed by Yuan Zaidao gathered the big families in Chang'an."
"The private soldiers of the major families fought with all their strength and wiped out Xiliang's three thousand garrison."
"Although Chang'an was captured, all the private soldiers of the big family were also lost, and there was no remaining strength to support His Majesty."
"As for the Tongguan garrison, according to the current inventory, more than 12,000 Xiliang soldiers were killed, more than 14,000 were captured, and some of them escaped."
"More than 7,000 of Tongguan's 15,000 elite troops died in battle. The Xuanjia Army suffered more than 1,800 casualties, leaving only more than a thousand who followed His Majesty."
Zhuge Shang's eyes were excited and he said, "Especially since your Majesty captured Jiang Yuhuang and captured Xiliang Prince Yao Qian alive, he achieved an unprecedented victory."
Zhao Shan nodded and said: "After taking Chang'an City, how will the food and money situation be?"
Zhuge Shang immediately said: "The grain counted was more than 35 million catties. In terms of money, there were 180,000 gold and 1.06 million taels of silver. It is said that the money was to be sent to Xiliang. We intercepted it.”
Zhao Shan then smiled and said with approval: "Leave some of the food as military rations, and open warehouses to help the people in other places where there is need. The money will not be moved for the time being. After Qin Zhong has rested and drawn up the military exploits of the soldiers, we will discuss them one by one. Rewards and pensions for meritorious deeds.”
"I obey the decree!"
Zhuge Shang answered again.
He changed the topic and said: "Your Majesty destroyed Xiliang's 30,000 elite soldiers and 6,000 snow dragon riders, and Yongshan Iron Mine destroyed Xiliang's 30,000 elite soldiers. I believe that Xiliang Emperor Yao Guang must be shocked and furious, and maybe he will Fighting back.”
Zhao Shan nodded and asked: "There will definitely be a counterattack. Do you have a plan?"
"have!"
Zhuge Shang answered confidently.
His eyes were bright and he said confidently: "I have three suggestions to suppress Yao Guang and then force Yao Guang to arrange for people to come to peace talks. When the time comes, your Majesty will blackmail Yao Guang again."
Zhao Shan looked expectantly: "Tell me, how to arrange it?"
Zhuge Shang said calmly: "First, temporarily close the mutual market in Yongning Town outside Tongguan and prohibit merchants from Xiliang and Daqian from trading. This arrangement is intended to cut off Xiliang's channels for making money."
"I have carefully understood that behind the Xiliang merchants in Yongning Town are the powerful people of Xiliang."
"This is the interest of Xiliang's powerful people."
"Your Majesty's ban on mutual trading has cut off the interests of Xiliang's powerful people."
"At this time, His Majesty arranged for people to publicize, saying that it was not that mutual trading was not carried out, but that he was worried that Yao Guang would go to war with Daqian. He had no choice but to do this in order to protect the interests of the merchants. He would continue to trade with each other when the situation stabilized."
Zhuge Shang talked eloquently: "Everyone in the world is here for profit. For the sake of profit, the powerful people in Xiliang will definitely try their best to mediate and prevent Yao Guang from starting a large-scale war."
Zhao Shan smiled and said: "Very good, what about the second step?"
Zhuge Shang continued: "Second, express His Majesty's willingness to release Yao Qian and Jiang Yuhuang. As long as Yao Guang comes up with suitable conditions, Your Majesty will release them."
Zhao Shan flicked his sleeves and said, "Jiang Yuhuang can't do it, but Yao Qian can."
Zhuge Shang was stunned for a moment.
Immediately, he thought that Zhao Shan and Jiang Yuhuang were riding back on a horse, and that Zhao Shan had personally arranged Jiang Yuhuang's residence, and Zhuge Shang understood.
Zhuge Shang said directly: "It's okay with Yao Qian. Your Majesty agrees to release Yao Qian. In order to protect Yao Qian, the forces in the East Palace led by Yao Qian are naturally willing to have a truce and will prevent Yao Guang from starting a war."
Zhao Shan nodded and said, "What about the third one?"
Zhuge Shang continued: "Third, your majesty made a statement that it was Xiliang's provocation from beginning to end, and your majesty had no choice but to fight back. If Yao Guang insists on starting a war, your majesty will use all his national strength to fight."
"At the same time, His Majesty will dispatch Wei Polu to fight and personally preside over the war with Xiliang."
"General Wei not only defeated the Northern Wei Dynasty, but also beat Yao Guang violently."
"More than twenty years ago, Xiliang provoked Daqian. General Wei led 6,000 cavalry and fought all the way to the capital of Xiliang. Yao Guang, who had just ascended the throne, was so frightened that he temporarily moved the capital to escape. Because Yao Guang arranged for people to bribe the powerful officials of Daqian, and There will be a truce only if we actively seek peace.”
Zhuge Shang confidently said: "The news that General Wei is going to fight will definitely make Yao Guang afraid."
Zhao Shan thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "Zhuge Qing's suggestion is feasible. Just arrange for Chang'an merchants to spread the news. But I want to add that Jiang Yuhuang and I are in love and are willing to marry Jiang Yuhuang to promote a truce between the two countries."
Zhuge Shang was even more stunned after hearing this.
After thinking about it for a while, he exclaimed: "For the officials in Xiliang, your Majesty's marriage to Jiang Yuhuang is an expression of sincerity in the truce. After all, the two countries have become brothers-in-law. But for Yao Guang, it is a further humiliation."
"Such an arrangement can further sever the relationship between Yao Guang and Xiliang officials. If Yao Guang insists on starting a war, and everyone in Xiliang disagrees, and people are not unified, how can Yao Guang fight?"
Zhuge Shang cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Zhao Shan ordered: "Go and make arrangements. I will rest for a while. When the war in Xiliang is over, I will reward the Yuan family and other meritorious officials."
"As you command!"
Zhuge Shang immediately agreed.
While Zhao Shan was resting, Chang'an regained stability, and Zhuge Shang passed the news to Guzang through Chang'an's merchants doing business in Xiliang.
In Guzang in April, spring is getting stronger.
In the main hall.
Yao Guang is enjoying the singing and dancing. He worked hard when he was young. As I get older, my self-control declines, and I am more inclined to drink and enjoy singing and dancing.
Yao Guang shook his head and said loudly: "Keep playing music, keep dancing, be louder, be more passionate, haven't you had enough to eat?"
The musician strenuously played the piano.
The dancing singer swung her buttocks and tried her best to show off her graceful figure, hoping to get Yao Guang's favor.
Yao Guang took a sip of wine and felt even more happy.
"Report!"
At this moment, urgent shouts came. An eunuch hurriedly entered and reported: "Your Majesty, urgent report from Tongguan."
