The strong wind was blowing, and a cold breath filled the air.
At this moment, the Qi army, which was occupying the city on the border of Huguang in Mo Dynasty, was practicing in this empty city.
The Qi army is well-trained, and every soldier takes it seriously, and no one dares to be lazy.
"ha!"
The sounds of soldiers' drills echoed through the city.
At this time, among the densely packed soldiers, General Guo Zhentian, the commander-in-chief with a beard and a majestic look, passed through.
He, wearing a black cloak and holding a machete tightly in his right hand, walked into the temporary handsome tent.
Followed by several people with strong bodies.
Judging from the appearance, they are only different from the common people of Zhumo Dynasty in their clothing.
Coach Guo Zhentian hurriedly walked into the tent and sat up at the head seat on a long table.
Afterwards, several dignified people sat down together.
General Guo carefully put aside the machete held in his right hand, and looked at the people sitting in front of him with a pair of stern eyes.
"Several generals. You also fought all the way here and are now meeting in this city. I wonder how many troops there are in each army now?"
"Back to the boss, there are only over 100,000 people in Dihu Camp now."
The person who answered this question was an effective general in the Qi army.
His surname is Zhang and his given name is Biao. His figure and face are almost the same as those of coach Guo Zhentian.
"One hundred thousand people." Coach Guo Zhentian read it over and over, and then looked at the other generals aside.
"Commander, we still have 70,000 troops."
This is Yan Zihao, the general of Huanghuying of Qi State. He is in his thirties and is very ruthless in fighting.
"Seventy thousand people." Coach Guo Zhentian read it again, seeming to be counting the number of people.
"Commander, we still have 80,000 troops."
This is General Shen Ang of Xuanhu Camp of Qi State. He is in his forties and has participated in many battles, large and small.
"Eighty thousand people." Coach Guo Zhentian read it over and over, then counted it in his mind, and casually said the statistics out loud: "Now, our army still has 420,000 troops."
"Coach, we have captured more than ten cities in the past seven days. Do we need to fight again?" Yan Zihao, the general of Huanghuying, a small army, asked.
After hearing this, the coach Guo Zhentian choked up and said: "Although in just a few days, our army destroyed the main force of the three provinces of Mexico and captured several cities. This is exactly what the imperial court expected, but His Majesty is not satisfied, presumably. Several generals still know about it."
Hearing the words of the coach, Yan Zihao, the distressed general of Huang Huying, asked again: "Coach. Although the main forces of the three provinces of Mo Dynasty have been destroyed, there are still troops from other provinces. Together, they may be more numerous than us."
"What are you afraid of? I heard that those teams are not as good at fighting as the main force of the three provinces. Now the main force is gone. Furthermore, our army has been training day and night since the last defeat. We will definitely not be defeated by the Mo army."
Coach Guo Zhentian's words are very confident.
Even though the coach was so confident, Zhang Biao, the general of the Dihu Camp on the side, was a little unconvinced: "Even so, it's better to be careful. I heard that this time the coach led an army of 800,000 with less than 200,000 left. Don’t underestimate this Mo country’s army.”
After listening to the advice from General Zhang Biao of Dihu Camp, Guo Zhentian, the coach, became a little angry. He slapped the table and shouted loudly.
"General Zhang! What were you doing when I led an army of 800,000 people to fight the main forces of the three provinces? Are you attacking other cities? Do you know how many days and nights our army fought with them? We finally defeated them. Although our army now only has less than 200,000 troops, plus your troops, there are more than 400,000 troops. Do you want to retreat even if you fight against those who are not worthy of being the main force? What is this!" General Guo Zhentian was very worried. It's anger.
"Coach, calm down, I really didn't see it. But the Mo Dynasty has lost its main force, and they still have a few provinces of troops. I'm afraid that what they worked hard for will be returned to them like this."
At this time, coach Guo Zhentian stood up, walked around the big map, and recited:
"Since the last defeat, the emperor has issued an edict that all able-bodied men in the whole country must serve as soldiers. If they resist the order and do not obey, they will be killed! I really don't want to fight this battle. But the emperor's face is there, but I have to Fight. Now, you think that by conquering a few cities, you can make His Majesty Longyan happy. You are really fanciful."
After hearing what the coach said, several generals sighed.
Zhang Biao, the general of the Dihu Camp with an army of 100,000, sighed: "Yes. Since ancient times, who has not hoped for peace and no war in the world. But you have to obey your Majesty's will. Our country of Qi is indeed not as resource-rich as the south. If the Holy Spirit is kind, I’m afraid the current situation will not happen.”
"Coach, I think you should inform the court about this news first and decide whether to fight again." Yan Zihao, the general of Huanghu Camp, said.
"Okay." Gradually, coach Guo Zhentian was convinced by these people.
After hearing the coach's consent, Yan Zihao, the general of Huanghu Camp, said again: "In recent years, many brothers have died innocently on the battlefield. Now we, the Tianhu Camp's 170,000-strong army, only have 70,000 troops left. This battle, I really don’t want to fight anymore.”
After listening to the words of Yan Zihao, the general of Huanghu Camp, the commander, who had his hands on the map, turned his head and looked at them with a pair of pitiful expressions: "Second order, all battalions will start training in the city today. No one is allowed to do so without the commander's permission." action."
"yes."
Several generals came together.
"If the coach has nothing important to do, his subordinates will leave."
"Go. Go." Coach Guo Zhentian waved his hand.
Qi State is different from the army of Zhumo Dynasty.
The Qi State's military strength was under the control of the Ministry of War. It originally had 700,000 troops. After the defeat of the Mo Dynasty, the Emperor of Qi State issued a war order. All able-bodied men in the country who are over the age of fifteen must join the army. Those who kill.
Since the promulgation of this edict, the Qi State, which originally had an army of 700,000, now has an army of more than 1 million.
This army of more than one million people is divided into Tianhu Camp, Dihu Camp, Xuanhu Camp, and Huanghu Camp, and the strongest among these battalions is Tianhu Camp.
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"emperor."
After listening to the words of Gui Yuanwei, the Minister of War, Su Yunqi, the Prime Minister of the Left, decided to risk his life to find Sheng Shang.
After all, this country belongs to the Chen family, not his Su family. If something goes wrong in this country, he will not be able to escape the infamy.
"What's the matter?"
The emperor raised his head and looked at the somewhat panicked Prime Minister Su Yunqi in front of him with a worried expression.
"Back...back to the emperor, the main forces of the three provinces...are...gone."
At the words of Zuo Prime Minister Su Yunqi, the emperor first sighed, and then started writing in his hand.
Seeing that the emperor said nothing, Prime Minister Zuo Yunqi fell silent.
After a while, the emperor spoke again.
"I already know about this matter. In your opinion, what should we do?" There seemed to be no blame in the emperor's words.
"Your Majesty, the main forces of these three provinces have been lost. Aren't you going to scold me?" Su Yunqi trembled.
"Scolding you? What's the use of scolding you. Besides, you didn't lose the armies of these three provinces alone. If I were to manage them, it would be just as hopeless."
After hearing this, Prime Minister Zuo Yunqi finally calmed down and became bolder.
"Your Majesty, I have discussed with those ministers. Now that the national treasury is short of silver, we can only revive the main force of these three provinces by borrowing silver from Wan State."
"Borrowing silver from Wan State?" The emperor was shocked and continued to ask: "Why is so much money flowing out of the treasury?"
"Reporting to the Emperor, Japanese pirates are rampant along the coast this year, which requires money. In addition, several coastal provinces are hit by hurricanes, and disaster relief food is needed. In addition, it also costs money to build bridges, roads, etc. in various places where the Ministry of Industry is located every year. The people have plenty of crops. Loss, there is very little money flowing into the treasury.”
After listening to Su Yunqi's words, the emperor's excited tone calmed down. Thinking of Su Yunqi's words just now, he continued to ask: "Is it possible for a small country to borrow this money from Wan State?"
"Your Majesty, in the thirty-fifth year of Hongdao's reign, the Wan Kingdom was unable to resist Qi's attack due to insufficient military strength, so it had no choice but to sign an alliance with our country. Our country sent troops and silver to support, and then the Wan Kingdom was protected. With this in mind, , Wan State should borrow it."
Su Yunqi's voice was very confident.
"Okay. In that case, then listen to Aiqing."
"good."
Soon, a letter of borrowing money written by the emperor was handed over to the Mo Dynasty envoy to escort him, riding a fast horse, towards Wan Kingdom.
Wan Kingdom is located above Nanyue and Mozhang. Its territory is smaller than that of Mo Dynasty. Because it is located in the west, it is often called the Western Regions.
A few days later, Emperor Wan received a letter from Emperor Mo.
This letter was brought by a messenger, who was followed by an army for the protection and transportation of important goods.
"Your Majesty, the envoy from Damo is here, saying that he has something important to ask for help from your Majesty."
After hearing this, Emperor Wan put down the scroll in his hand and looked at the eunuch beside him with a beard.
Although this eunuch is dressed and dressed like ordinary people, there are still differences if you look closely.
The emperor had a beard and his hair was tied into two braids and hung on both sides.
"Let's go and have a look."
After saying that, the emperor followed the eunuch beside him and hurried to greet him.
"On the order of Emperor Mo, we have come to discuss important matters with His Majesty Wan. I wish His Majesty Wan happiness, peace, prosperity, and everlasting friendship between Wan and Mo."
Listening to the words of the two envoys in front of him, Emperor Wan smiled slightly: "Get up."
Seeing the two men getting up, Emperor Wan continued to ask.
"Does His Majesty Mo Chao have anything to discuss with me?"
"Your Majesty, back to the Wan Kingdom, our country is currently facing a war with the Qi Kingdom. Now all the main forces in the three provinces of our country have been killed. Since this year, disasters have occurred in many places. In addition, there are Japanese pirates running rampant along the coast. The national treasury is very tight. I am here to implore the Wan Kingdom. Your Majesty, please help me and lend me 20 million taels to revive the main force of the three provinces."
"Twenty million taels?" Upon hearing this number, the eunuch beside Emperor Wan quickly looked at the emperor and spoke quietly. Twenty million taels, this is how much it took this small country nearly two years to get.
For a moment, Emperor Wan, who had been expressionless, suddenly smiled and said generously: "In this case, I am willing to lend Da Mo twenty million taels of silver."
Hearing the emperor's words, the two envoys smiled happily and knelt on the ground.
"On behalf of Emperor Mo, I would like to express my gratitude to His Majesty Wan Guo. When our dynasty is revitalized, I will return the silver taels and not a penny less. Thank you Your Majesty Wan Guo. I wish His Majesty Wan Guo to live longer than Nanshan and the people of Wan Guo to live and work in peace and contentment!"
After hearing this, Emperor Wan touched his beard, laughed loudly, and said, "Get up."
Afterwards, Wan Guo hurriedly took measures to count the silver coins and handed them over to the Da Mo envoy to take them back.
Wan State has a small territory and is located in an unfavorable location, with frequent sandstorms all year round.
The 20 million taels of silver are already enough. Wan Guo has worked hard for many years and loaned out 20 million taels. Now Wan Guo's silver is less than this one thousand taels.
The reason why Emperor Wan trusted Damo was for the sake of Emperor Hongdao.
Today, His Majesty Wan Guo is old, but he still keeps this kindness in his heart.
