Invincible at the beginning: I seek the world in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 112, Verbal War Confucianism

"Let's get back to the topic." Peng Qiushuo paused, and said: "Your Majesty, the Northern Li is powerful, and the Western Chu is irresistible, but our Southern Tang is rich in land, with many soldiers and broad generals. Relying on the natural moat, it is enough to attack it."

"I agree with you that the Southern Tang Dynasty has a vast territory and abundant food and grass. After a protracted war, Beili has a large territory in the north, but the land is barren, mostly mountainous, and the food and grass are not as good as mine."

"In the Southern Tang Dynasty, there are great rivers and natural moats, and there are two retreating rivers behind me. Why worry about not getting the world?"

Chen Bangzhou smiled sarcastically, "Everyone misunderstood, I came here not to discuss the alliance with the Southern Tang Dynasty, but to persuade you."

"Oh? I don't know Prime Minister Chen, what do you want to advise us?" The Empress was curious.

Chen Bangzhou said: "As far as I know, Beili has more than a million soldiers and horses. In recent years, we have been unable to attack our Western Chu for a long time. Firstly, all the people of Western Chu are united and defend properly. Second, because Beili invested A large number of national strength trained sailors."

Chen Bangzhou said leisurely: "Beili occupies the north and forms sailors, so why?"

"Start at me in Southern Tang Dynasty? Absurd! I have lived in the south of the Yangtze River for generations in Southern Tang Dynasty. Everyone has excellent water skills. How can Beili be the same?" The Minister of the Ministry of War of the Southern Tang Dynasty sneered.

Chen Bangzhou shook his head with a smile, "Hundreds of thousands of sailors attack together. No matter how good your Nantang water is, after all, you have limited manpower. How can you resist Beili, who is as powerful as a dragon and a tiger?"

Peng Qiushuo nodded slightly, "There is indeed some truth, so Prime Minister Chen is still negotiating an alliance with me in Southern Tang?"

Chen Bangzhou continued to shake his head, "I've already said that I'm not here to seek an alliance, but to persuade. I'm here to persuade Nantang, don't make useless resistance, surrender to the north quickly, and keep the ancestral temple alive. "

This remark is undoubtedly a blockbuster.

"Extremely ridiculous!" The Minister of the Ministry of War blew his beard and stared, "Little Beili, barbarian and vulgar, how can I let Nantang surrender?"

"Joke! People from Jiangnan don't like to fight, but if someone comes to your door, you will be punished no matter how far away!" An old official shouted impassionedly.

"That's right, how can you surrender? Fight!"

Shangguan Teng frowned, "Prime Minister Chen, I respect your talent, so I respect you more. If you want to be Beili's lobbyist, the door is here, please leave!"

The Empress was puzzled, but her face remained calm, she glanced at Bi Yuntian, and fell into deep thought.

Chen Bangzhou said: "I'm not talking to Bei Li, I'm just here to persuade."

"Oh, then why didn't you, Xichu, surrender to Beili?" Peng Qiushuo's tone was cold.

"Yeah, why don't you let your Emperor Xichu bow down to Beili."

Chen Bangzhou replied neither humble nor overbearing: "My great Chu people are powerful, all the officials are united, and your majesty is a world-class hero. How can you say that you bow your head and be a minister?"

Xia Chongshan was a little annoyed, "You mean, my Majesty of the Southern Tang Dynasty is not as good as you, the Emperor of Western Chu?"

With a smile on his lips, Chen Bangzhou shook his feather fan without saying a word.

The Empress frowned: "Prime Minister Chen, what do you mean?"

Chen Bangzhou said leisurely: "I said that there are a million soldiers in Beili, which is a false report. According to my estimation, there are at least 160 million people."

"how is this possible?"

"There are so many?"

"No way, I don't have so many soldiers and horses in Nantang."

Officials chattered.

Chen Bangzhou said slowly: "Beili dominates the northern territory, encourages people to have children, and encourages the reclamation of wasteland. Within a few decades, the population has increased rapidly, which is beyond comparison between us."

"Secondly, the Beili court adopted extremely strict control over the rivers and lakes of Beili. People from the rivers and lakes were incorporated into the Huben Army, with unparalleled combat power and invincibility. This means that the Huben Army can be directly transformed into a more terrifying force than sailors. "

"Moreover, Beili once planned to unite with the Western Regions. Although we were blocked by people from the Central Plains, high-grade foreign monks assisted one after another. Beili currently has three innate masters, namely the Sword God, the Spear Immortal, and the Western Regions monk Tian Moluo."

"Finally, Beili Qin Tianjian gathered the world's luck, and the country's fortune is prosperous, which can be called terrifying. This means that Beili's food production, warriors' cultivation speed has greatly increased, and the chance of giving birth to a strong man is even greater."

Chen Bangzhou looked around at the civil and military officials in the court hall, and said: "Everyone has lived in the Southern Tang Dynasty for a long time. It can be said that you are watching the sky from the well, but you don't know that there are mountains beyond the mountains, and heaven beyond the sky. Let me ask you, how long has it been since you fought against Beili?"

Everyone fell into silence, and began to think about it in their hearts.

A certain head of the empress wrinkled and tightened.

Chen Bangzhou said: "Once Beili's sailors are formed, the warships, equipment, artillery, food and grass will all be the best. And wherever they pass, they will become Beili's territory, which means that their combat routes will be greatly reduced. .”

"According to my estimation, Dajiang's defense will be breached within three days at most."

"Impossible!" One person stopped drinking, "It seems that Prime Minister Chen still doesn't know the horror of my Southern Tang Sea Flood Dragon Army."

Chen Bangzhou glanced at them coldly, and said: "This is still my conservative estimate. If Beili is decisive enough to send only three innate masters to take action, do you think Dajiang's defense line can still exist?"

Chen Bangzhou continued: "There are only two congenital masters in the Southern Tang Dynasty, a Taoist bull rider who travels around the world, and a celestial witch who lives in seclusion in Shenyin Pavilion. I don't need to say more about the attitudes of Heming Mountain and Shenyin Pavilion towards the court."

"Then what about you, Xichu?" one person asked.

Chen Bangzhou replied: "I have Jiang Wangsheng and Jianjia old man in Dachu. These two innate masters can be used on the battlefield at any time. How about you?"

The female emperor said: "Chen Chengxiang's words awakened the dreamer, I deeply believe that, since this is the case, the alliance with Western Chu will be the best way for you and our two countries."

Chen Bangzhou remained silent.

The empress understood, and continued: "Since this is the case, I have decided to form an alliance with Western Chu to jointly resist Beili's offensive. Dear friends, what do you think?"

Xia Chongshan came out and said: "My ministers seconded the proposal. If we cooperate, we will benefit both, and if we divide, we will suffer. Beili's wolf is ambitious. Even if he doesn't take action at this time, there will be someone who will launch a thunderous offensive against me in Nantang. Instead of doing this, it is better to strike first. powerful."

"That's right, while the training of Beili's sailors has not yet been completed, we can take the lead and join forces with Xichu to divide Beili's large-scale army to fight."

"Prime Minister Chen is as good at predicting things as a god. Few people can match his military skills. Alliance is indeed a good strategy."

People from the Empress' line spoke up one after another.

Minister of the Ministry of War said: "The minister seconded the proposal. Judging from the current strength and state of our troops in the Southern Tang Dynasty, this is the best way."

State Duke Peng Qiushuo fell into deep thought, then looked at the few people around him, whispered to each other, and discussed the pros and cons of this matter.

Among the crowd, there was a burly man, more than eight feet tall, wearing a dark gown, with his hands behind his back, he suddenly opened his eyes.

He was born with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and there was a strange color in his pupils, as if he was hiding something.

His name is Ji Changkong, the city defense officer of Tianqingcheng, he is only in his 30s from the appearance, and his hair is already half white.

Jiang Wangsheng was stunned, and noticed his sharp eyes.

The eyes of the two met, as if the tip of a needle was facing a wheat awn.

The corner of Jiang Wangsheng's mouth twitched, as if mocking and helpless.

Ji Changkong suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I do not agree!"

The voice is heavy and powerful.

(End of this chapter)