mtl008 Chapter 178 Xijing is finally scared
Chapter 178 Xijing is finally scared
Zhongli Rongshang was furious, pointing at the kneeling people, "I don't believe it. Let's not talk about the rare and difficult to break through the Great Martial Sect. Just think about Fenglin, which is just a small country behind us. How could they have the ability to break through two great Martial Sects at once?
Let the spies who have been sent out continue their scouting!"
The ministers looked at each other and no one said a word.
But that doesn't mean Zhongli Rongshang won't name someone. "Prime Minister, in your opinion, what should we do?"
The Prime Minister, a veteran of three dynasties, spoke frankly, "In my opinion, we should rest and recuperate, and it is not easy to start a war in the short term.
Although our losses are not as severe as those of Canglan, Canglan is a powerful country with a large population, which is not comparable to our Beiming.
Secondly, the successive defeats have greatly reduced our army's morale, and the people along the border are living in fear. The most important thing now is to firmly defend the border fortresses and prevent Fenglin from taking advantage of the opportunity to pursue our victory."
The Prime Minister was an important official of the country and also Zhongli Rongshang's mentor. Zhongli Rongshang's attitude improved a lot. "The Prime Minister's words are reasonable, but my father was angered to death by Fenglin. I must settle this account with Fenglin."
The prime minister did not respond to this, but another minister did.
"Of course it counts. In my humble opinion, the two great martial masters of Fenglin may not be guarding the northern border all the time. They are actually preventing Canglan, and our goal is to capture the western border.
Although this failure resulted in heavy casualties, it is not without any benefits. At least Emperor Canglan hates Fenglin more than we do. One of their sons was captured, and the Duanfeng Tower, which they were proud of, was almost completely destroyed.
The warlike Cang Xuanqing will never give up. It is better for us to wait and see and let Canglan deal with Fenglin. We Beiming will seize the opportunity to reap the benefits.
If our spies could obtain the production diagram for the gunpowder bomb, not only would it avenge the old king, but even destroying Fenglin would be a piece of cake."
Zhongli Rongshang was overjoyed at these words, "Hahaha, my dear minister, you are right. A gentleman's revenge is never too late. We have been fighting with Fenglin for many years, so a few more years won't be a big deal.
Quickly issue an order that all border fortresses defend their cities and be prepared to prevent Fenglin from invading.
"I will obey the imperial edict."
But after the other ministers had left, the Prime Minister pessimistically reminded Zhongli Rong, "Your Majesty, please quickly dispatch troops from nearby to support our western border. I suspect Fenglin will launch an attack within three days. It will be too late if you delay."
However, Zhongli Rongshang was in high spirits at the moment. He was so proud and arrogant that he was overjoyed by what the minister had just said. He had forgotten the lessons of his two consecutive defeats and was completely unable to listen to the prime minister's words.
"Alas, Prime Minister, you are worrying too much. You also heard that I just issued an order to defend the border to the death.
For many years, Fenglin has been unable to take care of itself.
Although it is possible to pursue the enemy after a victory, which of our cities is not impregnable? Our military strength is several times greater than theirs.
Fenglin has suffered heavy casualties year after year, and almost all of them have died. He only has that many troops left. Even if he wants to attack, he doesn't have the ability to take our border city. If he dares to come, he's courting death."
"Your Majesty?" The Prime Minister wanted to persuade him, but the arrogant Zhongli Rongshang was already unhappy. He was looking at the chief eunuch who was waiting outside the palace, waiting for the turn of the card to go to bed.
In an instant, the prime minister's heart sank. He had just sat on the throne of the king, and his true nature was exposed without a doubt. He was not even willing to hide in front of him.
The old king had just passed away and was buried not long ago, but he had already selected a group of concubines. This was extremely treasonous.
How long can he sit on such a throne?
He has supported the Zhongli Dynasty for several generations and has long fulfilled his responsibilities as a subject.
Just as Zhongli Rongshang was about to leave, the Prime Minister offered his resignation, "Your Majesty, I am already old, and the position of Prime Minister should be filled by a younger person. I beg Your Majesty to show some compassion and allow me to retire and return home to live the rest of my life in peace and contentment."
"Master, are you sure you want to retire and return home?" Zhongli Rongshang was a little shocked and a little angry. Just because he didn't listen to his master's advice just now, he forced him to retire and return home.
He looked at the prime minister again, saw the white hair showing under his official hat, and did not try to keep him.
"Okay! Rong Shang thanks my teacher for his teachings over the years. Please let me know when you will leave. Rong Shang will see you off." Zhongli Rong Shang said falsely, saying that he had to save face.
Having taught him for over a decade, no one understood his apprentice better than the Prime Minister. "I thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness. State affairs are more pressing. I will pack up and leave now."
Zhongli Rongshang was pleased with his teacher's understanding. "Then Rongshang wishes you a smooth journey and a happy old age."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." The Prime Minister bowed and did not try to persuade him to stay.
He went back and packed his belongings overnight, and left the capital before dawn the next morning.
The chain reaction finally scared the Xijing Dynasty. "What did you say? The coalition forces of the two countries were defeated? And they were completely annihilated!"
Six years ago, the young late king suddenly fell ill and died without being saved. On the same day, the new king, who was only three years old, succeeded to the throne. The queen mother has been ruling the country from behind the scenes for all these years.
Suddenly hearing that the coalition forces of Canglan and Beiming were annihilated again, the Queen Mother's face turned extremely grim, and her heart felt like it was hit by a thousand-pound hammer, "How is this possible!
If we could say that Fenglin was lucky the last time, but this time the strength of the two countries' coalition forces is so great that even our Xijing can hardly resist it, how could they be suddenly wiped out by Fenglin?
My dear, please tell me, what kind of great man has emerged from Fenglin? He is so skilled in marching and fighting that he was able to destroy an army of nearly two million in just ten days?
Such a powerful figure cannot be an unknown person. Why have our spies never reported this? My dear, please tell me!"
She regrets it now!
In recent years, Fenglin has been continuously showing goodwill, wanting to join forces with her Xijing to resist Canglan and Beiming. She is not afraid of Beiming, but Canglan is a behemoth. How can her Xijing provoke him?
I politely refused again and again.
She thought that with two great martial masters in charge of Xijing, Canglan and Beiming would never dare to attack her Xijing no matter what.
But after witnessing the successive defeats of Canglan and Beiming, and how twice millions of troops were wiped out overnight by the small Fenglin, she was really scared and had to get to know Fenglin again.
Now, it is her Xijing that is in a passive dilemma.
It seems that I have to do something. Alas, I have to lose face and put my warm face in front of Fenglin's cold butt.
But she still wanted to know the specific reason. If there really was some talented person guiding Fenglin behind the scenes, as long as she offered enough conditions, she believed that person would come to Xijing.
Little did she know that she was wishful thinking.
The general did not dare to delay and quickly reported, "Queen Dowager, according to our long-term report, Fenglin suddenly has four more great martial masters: the mysterious Fengyun Palace Master, the current Seventh Prince Si Yanzhuo, Princess Hua Ruocun of the Huawu Palace, and a member of the former imperial merchant Yun family.
However, according to reliable sources, Hua Ruocun, the Palace Master of Huawu Palace, is already dead. She was killed by the great martial master who was in charge of the Yun family.
"What! In this small Maple Forest, four great martial masters suddenly appeared. This... is a miracle.
terrible. "
When the Queen Mother heard this, she was so frightened that she walked out from behind the curtain behind the dragon throne, her steps a little unsteady.
"No!" She suddenly thought of something...