Fenghou

Chapter 681
The news that the Song Army had seized Xiping Mansion shocked the Xixia court. Thirteen people, including Changping King Li Kan and Privy Envoy Cao Baozong, jointly signed a letter to Emperor Li Ganshun, requesting the dismissal of Jin King Li Chage from his military post. A large number of civil and military court officials supported it.

It's no wonder that Li Cha's misjudgment caused the Song Army to occupy Yingli County and Mingsha County successively, and Xixia almost lost the entire south. Then the Song Army swept away more than [-] large manors, and at the same time defeated the Xixia Seventh Army with [-] cavalry. Thousands of cavalry have now captured Xiping Mansion, and the entire [-] troops have been wiped out.

Even the officials who supported Brother Li Cha had to shut up in the face of a series of failures. What's more, Brother Li Cha used despicable means to kill the family of the political enemy King Chu and robbed them of their wealth. He actually lost Xiping Mansion, the second largest city in Xixia, how could he not let the government and the people boil.

Even the emperor Li Qianshun, who was bedridden, had to force his illness. He urgently summoned Brother Li Cha overnight to inquire about the situation of the battle, and announced that a military and political meeting would be held in the palace early the next morning.

Brother Li Cha was about to speak, but Li Qianshun waved his hands in dissatisfaction, "Today we don't care about brothers, we only talk about monarchs and ministers, please give me an explanation!"

Brother Li Cha knew that the emperor's brother was angry, and every time he was angry, he would not allow himself to call him elder brother, this was a sign that he was going to clean up himself.

Brother Li Cha also knew that the problem was more serious this time, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and said tremblingly: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I also guessed that the Song army would attack Xiping Mansion, and even went south to inspect the defense, and found that they were short of troops, so the humble post was transferred two more times." An army of [-] people enriched the defense of Xiping Mansion. However, the Song army attacked the city with a [-] army, and they attacked the city overnight on the day they arrived. It's because of the lack of strength, so I can't blame the humble minister!"

Li Qianshun sighed, "It's a good one whose strength is not enough. Could it be that this is God's will, God wants to destroy me Daxia?"

"Your Majesty, we have been seriously dragged down by Xiao Heda's rebellion, and our strength is far worse than before. The key is Jin Guo's rescue. If Jin Guo is willing to send troops to support us, we still have a glimmer of hope. If Jin Guo refuses to support, then the prospect is a bit pessimistic. .”

Li Qianshun was silent for a moment and said: "The Kingdom of Jin has already agreed to send troops, but their conditions are very harsh. They want a million taels of silver in the treasury. We only have a total of [-] million taels. I don't know how to respond to this request, but I still agree. gone."

"Should I give it first or give it after the victory?"

Li Qianshun smiled wryly and said, "Of course I demand that the payment be made only after the Song army retreats, but this is the property left to us by our ancestors, but I have completely defeated it."

"Your Majesty, Yakuyin is used in times of crisis. Now that we are facing the danger of destroying the country, it is no problem to take it out, but the premise must be that the Jin soldiers can really defeat the Song army and force them to withdraw. Give them the one million silver It doesn't matter, in the future we can still wait for the opportunity to fight to Jingzhao to get it back, but if the Jin soldiers can't defeat them, we don't have to give them the money."

Li Qianshun sighed slightly: "If the Jin soldiers are also defeated, then we will be in danger. I want to use this money to buy Dongsheng Prefecture and Yunnei Prefecture, and unite with the Black Mountain Army Division as our way of retreat."

"Your Majesty's idea is good, you can discuss it with the other party."

"I spoke to the envoy of the Kingdom of Jin, Pucha Jingshan, yesterday. He dismissed this plan at all. He is very confident that the Jin army will definitely defeat the Song army in the Xixia Plain, so this matter can only be discussed after the war."

Brother Li Cha was silent for a moment and said, "Your Majesty really intends to hold a military and political meeting tomorrow?"

Once a military and political discussion is held, it is very likely that he will be impeached and dismissed. How can Brother Li Cha not be nervous.

Li Qianshun said helplessly: "You also know that Xixia is not my own Xixia. I can still say a few words about military and political affairs. If I ask to convene a party and tribal alliance to discuss matters, I am afraid that I will not even be able to keep my throne."

Li Qianshun is right. Xixia is a dynasty established by Dangxiang people, and Dangxiang is a nomadic people. Behind the Xixia Dynasty is a tribal alliance. If the Dangxiang clan faces a major survival crisis, not to mention Brother Richard, even the emperor will be replaced. Lose.

Brother Li Cha had no choice but to get up and leave!
Back in the mansion, brother Li Cha was pacing back and forth irritably. He could see that the emperor brother had already shown signs of compromising with the officials, that is, dismissing himself. As a result, how can you blame yourself?Could it be that another person can defeat Song Jun? It's wishful thinking. Why can't these people understand?

Another reason for Brother Li Cha's irritability is that his second son Li Hanzhong has not heard from him for a long time. Based on the time, they should have returned, but so far there has been no news. Even if there are any special circumstances, his son will send someone to send a letter to him. , not like missing.

Thinking of the word 'missing', he panicked for a while, did something really happen?

Han Feng, the aide next to him, advised: "In fact, the prince can also retreat and take the initiative to resign and hand over power to the emperor. When they lose a big battle, the emperor will use the prince again."

Brother Li Cha shook his head, "Things are not as simple as you think. It has been a day or two since the emperor wanted to cut my military power. His health is getting worse and worse. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that he is only a few years old, but the crown prince is young. My uncle is in his prime and holds military power, do you think Brother Huang will rest assured?"

Han Feng was speechless for a while, he really didn't think about it that much, but now that Xixia is in danger of destroying the country, he is still fighting secretly for the throne?It's just ridiculous.

Brother Li Cha walked a few steps with his hands behind his back, sighed and said: "And those bastards, once they find out that the wealth has not been sent to Montenegro and disappeared halfway, they will definitely suspect me, and those people are greedy for money , now that I have lost my money, I will be eaten raw, so I must not lose my military power."

Han Feng rolled his eyes and said: "The prince can transfer part of the military power, and then continue to retain the [-] troops of the right wing division, and transfer the [-] troops to the West Camp. The prince will personally sit in the military camp, and then send troops to protect the palace. If the Son of Heaven doesn't want internal strife to break out, he can only let the prince continue to serve as the commander of the right wing."

The [-] troops of the Army Division on the Right Side have followed Brother Li Cha for many years, and have always been his direct army. Originally, it was [-], but it lost [-] in fierce battles with the Song Army, leaving only [-].

At present, there are still [-] troops in Xixia, including [-] Tianzi Guards and [-] Right Wing Army. These [-] troops are elite troops.

Then there is the [-] White Armor Army, and the [-] Herdsmen Army. This is a newly recruited army. Most of them are veterans who have retired from the army. The combat effectiveness is not bad, but they are a bit older.

Brother Li Cha also agreed with Han Feng's suggestion that he could give up part of the military power. As long as he continues to hold the [-] troops directly under the Right Wing, forgive the emperor and the court will not dare to do anything to him.

Brother Li Cha nodded, "I will write a letter of resignation to Brother Huang right now!"

In King Changping's mansion, Li Kanzheng and more than a dozen dignitaries sat in the lobby to discuss the impeachment proposal to remove Brother Li Cha from military power.

Li Kan is also from the Xixia royal family, he is Li Ke's father, and has a lot of seniority in the army. If Brother Li Cha is dismissed, it must be him who will take over the military power, that's why he is so active in impeaching Brother Li Cha.

"The Son of Heaven has made it clear that as long as more than [-]% of the military and political discussions agree tomorrow, he will remove Brother Li Cha from his position as Marshal and take back the military power. Therefore, we must ensure that [-]% of the people agree to impeach Brother Li Cha."

At this time, a cold voice came from outside, "I can guarantee that everyone will strongly demand that he be removed, not only that, but also demand that he be cut into pieces!"

Everyone turned their heads together, only to see Xia Jinfeng, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, walking into the lobby with a gloomy face, carrying a bulging leather bag in his hand.

(End of this chapter)