retaliate

Chapter 1574 Prestige
"Am I old?"

"No, I'm not old yet!"

"Look at Danbas, he is still ambitious, I can't grow old."

"This is my army!"

King Yasi of Luoluo rode his horse on the top of the mountain, watching the mighty army marching towards the east.

The prince Horton was beside him, and Yas looked at the prince's tall and straight body, sharp eyes, and black beard and hair, and said enviously, "It's nice to be young."

Holden narrowed his eyes, "Your Majesty, I saw Danbas!"

"where?"

"there!"

Following the direction of the prince's finger, Yas saw Prime Minister Danbas surrounded by people.

Compared with the somewhat aged emperor, Yas looked younger and more energetic.

"They say asking for nothing can make people young. Danbas has always wanted to arbitrate the court and even usurp the throne, but I have been suppressing him all these years. He couldn't ask for it, so he pursued it. Prince, what are you after? "

Horton's eyes became brighter, "Lolo is very powerful, but we have a shortcoming, ignorance. Look at our citizens, the only way they get knowledge is from those bards. But those bards themselves are idiots .

Look at those dignitaries, they only know how to grab money and food greedily, but they don't know how to build, and they don't know how to build a powerful Loro.And those disgusting barbarians... Your Majesty, the only way to change all this is to go east. "

He looked at the east, which was also the direction the army was marching.

"The Tang Dynasty is in a civil war. This is our best chance. We can get craftsmen and knowledge by attacking the western border...Damn it, we have begged the Tang Dynasty to grant craftsmen many times, but every time we come, we are building towers , or craftsmen who make luxury goods. This is to corrupt our will. Since they don’t give it, then, let’s take it ourselves!”

"Horton, my son, I am very happy that you have this knowledge!" Yasi smiled sincerely, "This expedition is the first time for Luoluo in many years. Taking advantage of the opportunity of the Great Tang Civil War Destroy them. And I will gain supreme prestige because of it. And you, my son, you will become a hero. My people will speak for you, understand?"

"Yes!"

Among the marching army, someone raised his hand, "Long live Your Majesty!"

Emperor Loro Yas raised his hand and pointed to the east.

"go ahead!"

"Long live!"

……

Western Xinjiang.

Since the news of Shi Zhongtang's rebellion came, Zhao Song, the governor of Hanhai, seldom showed up.

An envoy from Chang'an once asked him to send troops to serve the king, but he was flatly refused.

——The barbarians are watching, if the old man walks forward, they will flood the western border with their hind legs.Besides, when the old man arrives with his army, the overall situation will be decided early.So, what is the old man going to do?
Even Yang Songcheng's envoys were rejected.

When the news came that the emperor had fled to Shu in a hurry, Zhao Song began to show his face.

He went to the army to encourage the soldiers to practice well, guard the western frontier, and never mentioned anything about King Qin.

Zhao Song was silent for a long time when the news came that the King of Qin raised troops in northern Xinjiang to challenge rebellion and claimed that he was the youngest son of Emperor Xiaojing.

Then came the magnificent battle against rebellion.

After the dust settled, everyone felt that the new emperor would send someone to persuade him to surrender.

No.

No one came in the first year, and everyone in Xijiang was a little uneasy, thinking that the new emperor had forgotten that this territory still belonged to the Tang Dynasty.

In other words, the new emperor felt that the western border was too barren, and the barbarians continued to harass it, which was a headache, so he threw the western border here like a burden.

Until this day, hundreds of cavalry came from outside Yazhou city.

"This is Yazhou?"

The dusty Zhao Sanfu looked at Yazhou City, "It's too small."

"This is not Chang'an, and Xijiang doesn't need a majestic city."

Zheng Yuandong stroked his beard and said, "Go and negotiate!"

A small official accompanying him stepped forward to communicate with the defenders.

"Emissary from Chang'an?" The brigade commander who guarded the gate turned his eyes to Zheng Yuandong.

"That is Zheng Shilang of the Ministry of War." The little official said reservedly.

"Hold on!"

The commander of the brigade ordered the officials to come, checked the documents carefully, and then saluted, "I have seen Zheng Shilang."

……

"The emperor sent Zheng Yuandong here with only a few hundred riders to persuade him to surrender!"

In the lobby, Chang Shi Langning said in a deep voice: "The Duke wanted to send envoys to Chang'an to test it out, but who would have thought that the emperor would suddenly attack the powerful clans in Guanzhong. The Duke wanted to take another look. But after seeing it, But I saw trouble."

Zhao Song felt that the emperor was crazy and wanted to wait for the results before making a decision.

Unexpectedly, the emperor suppressed those meat eaters neatly.

Then, Zhao Song was surprised to find that the world was peaceful.Only Xijiang under his own control remained.

How to do?
Returning, it seems that the best time has been missed.

If you don't surrender, what will happen if Chang'an raises troops to attack?
Zhao Song was in a dilemma.

It would be fine if he and Yang Songcheng weren't that close, but back then he had sided with Yang Songcheng against the emperor.Will the emperor kill him because of this?
Zhao Song was anxious.

Until this moment, he finally waited for the second boot that landed.

"What do you think?" Zhao Song asked.

General Huo Fa said: "My subordinates are only obedient to the Duke's orders."

Lang Ning sighed, "I heard that Nan Zhouxu lived quite comfortably in Chang'an. He is a regular customer in teahouses and benefactors in brothels. According to reports, he looks much younger than when he was in Nan Zhou."

This is to persuade Zhao Song to bow his head.

Zhao Song said: "Although Chang'an is good, it will not be free after all."

Even if the emperor pardoned him, it would be impossible for him to command the army again.

If the military general loses his army, then the knight loses the world.

From now on it is the walking dead.

"Duke, the messenger is here."

A small official came in to report.

"please come in."

Zheng Yuandong and Zhao Sanfu came in.

Zhao Song was still sitting.

Zheng Yuandong walked to the front, turned his eyes, looked down at the crowd, stretched out his hand, and the accompanying officials handed over the will.

"Your Majesty's orders."

Ronning stood up.

Huo Fa stood up.

Zhao Song is hesitating.

Zheng Yuandong didn't even look at him, "Xijiang was taken over by Zheng Yuandong, the minister of the Ministry of War, and Zhao Song, the original Jiedu envoy... rushed back to Chang'an immediately." He looked up at Zhao Song, "Xing Guogong, please ask Zheng to read it again. Is it? Or, I want Zheng to help you!"

"Don't dare!"

Zhao Song stood up tremblingly.

This person has a stern look and a stern look, with both heads on both sides, and he has already been scared out of his wits.

Zheng Yuandong looked around, "Who has any objections?"

"Follow Your Majesty's orders!"

The crowd bowed their heads.

Western Xinjiang is already remote, and it is far inferior to the southern and northern Xinjiang in terms of money, grain and army.Now that the emperor holds the world in his hands, who would dare to rebel?

Zhao Song didn't even dare to stay one more night, and set off immediately.

Zheng Yuandong sat down and said: "Before we set off, Your Majesty has explained that Luoluo has changed a lot recently, let me come here to have a look, walk around, and kill a few people."

Ronning said: "In the past six months, Luoluo has frequently attacked..."

"How did you deal with it?"

"According to the usual practice, the matter was driven away."

In the past two years, all the people in the Jiedushi's mansion have been paying attention to the chaos in the Central Plains, so they don't have the heart to control Luoluo's invasion.

"The whole army, prepare for battle!"

Zheng Yuandong got up and said solemnly: "The old man has been waiting for this moment for a long time."

……

"The scouts have brought news." Horton found Yas, "The western border is still the same."

"Very good." In the army, Yas smiled and said, "This is our chance, let Danbas come."

The Prime Minister came and saluted, "Your Majesty."

"Good news, Xijiang is still the same." Yas said: "This is God Bless Loro."

Danbas sighed, "Yeah!"

Yas has been making people spread the so-called God Bless Loro in the army these days to build momentum for himself.

"So, how do we attack?" Denbas asked.

"Of course, the whole army will rush forward, and they will pour into the western border like a torrent. With an unstoppable momentum, Datang will be frightened!"

Two days later, the army was still more than ten miles away from the border.

"The ranger has engaged the enemy." The scout reported, "There is something wrong with the opponent."

"What's wrong?"

"The Tang Jun on the opposite side looked very motivated, but they were quite depressed a while ago."

"Oh! Check out the news!"

When the army stopped, Yas frowned and said, "What happened in the end that caused the drastic changes in Western Xinjiang?"

Horton said, "Maybe it's Zhao Song's role."

"No, Zhao Song is just a guardian dog, not capable of that."

Danbas came with a serious expression.

"Your Majesty, the latest news has just been sent by the secret agent."

"I'm listening." Yas narrowed his eyes.

"Zhao Song has already left, and now Xijiang is taken over by Zheng Yuandong, the Minister of War in Chang'an. After this person took over Xijiang, he will reorganize the army and wait for death."

……

"The old man has been lonely in Chang'an for a long time."

Zheng Yuandong stood on the top of the city wall, "Chang'an is a place where a man's will is wasted. The old man spent half his life there, and now he is finally free. The world is vast and there is a lot to do. Man, kill!"

……

"The situation in Western Xinjiang has changed."

In the big tent, Danbas is introducing the situation.

The accompanying civil and military officials frowned and listened.

"Your Majesty." A courtier said, "The key is to know the current changes in Chang'an."

"That's right! Chang'an was able to replace Zhao Song, which means that the force that entered Guanzhong is not weak, otherwise Zhao Song would bow his head?"

"All the secret operations in the western border have been launched, and the news will come in a few days."

"Before that, we don't move!" Yas was very cautious.

……

"Not yet?" Zheng Yuandong stood on the top of the wall and looked forward to it.

……

"Your Majesty, the detailed work is here."

Xi Zuo entered the big tent, looked at everyone, and said, "Your Majesty, the civil strife in Tang Dynasty is over."

"Who wins?" Yas asked.

If Shi Zhongtang wins, he will definitely not be able to take care of the western borders... One pass is enough to make him burn out.

"Northern Border Qin King Li Xuan has broken through Shu and suppressed Guanzhong..."

"Who?"

"Li Xuan, by the way, his original name was Yang Xuan."

"Yang Xuan, who easily defeated Luo Luo's elite with his accompanying cavalry in Lington City!"

"His Majesty……"

Everyone looked at Yas.

Danbus is no exception.

Yas slowly looked at the officials, and wherever he went, the eyes of the officials flickered.

"withdraw!"

Yas stood up, "Quick retreat!"

……

"What about people?"

At the head of Yazhou City, Zheng Yuandong asked.

……

Finished at the end of the month.

(End of this chapter)