Starting from Comprehensive Martial Arts: Bu Dao Lu

Chapter 286 Er Li Yiwu

If the three land gods of the Tang Empire worked together, it might not be the Ming Empire attacking the Tang Empire, but the Datang Empire attacking the Ming Empire.

Before the founding of the Ming Empire, there was some competition with the Tang Empire in the southern region.In the end, the Ming Empire prevailed and took the Southern Region into its arms.It was precisely because of the concession of the Tang Empire that today's Daimyo Empire emerged.

After thinking for a moment, Xiaoyaozi asked, "Are you going to the Tang Empire with me, fellow Taoist?"

No wonder Xiaoyaozi asked this question. With the cultivation levels of Xiaoyaozi, Zhang Sanfeng, and Chen Tuan, the most they could do was hold back Li Jiancheng, Wu Zetian, and Li Longji.

In order to establish the war situation of the Tang Empire, the Ming Empire must conquer or kill these three land gods.The three of them don't have the ability to suppress three land gods.

Zhu Qi smiled and said: "I am very curious and admire the amazingly talented and beautiful empress, so naturally I want to go to the Tang Empire to see her."

After hearing what Zhu Qi said, the three of them felt relieved.It doesn't matter if they contribute to the Ming Empire; but it is absolutely impossible for the Ming Empire to want the three of them to work hard.

However, as long as Zhu Qi is here, it doesn't matter where they go!Because the main force is definitely not them, but Zhu Qi.

Seeing the three people agreeing, Zhu Qi was not surprised, but the emperor on the other side was filled with joy!

When he first learned that there were three land gods in the Tang Empire, the emperor was extremely worried. The three land gods posed too great a threat to the Ming Empire.Although there are six land gods in the Ming Empire, the three land gods in the Tang Empire are no less intimidating to the Ming Empire!
Therefore, as soon as he received the information, the emperor went to find Zhu Qi.

Although the foundation of the Ming Empire is improving rapidly, except for Zhu Qi, the current Ming Empire still does not have the strength to suppress the land gods.

If the Tang Empire had only one land god, the emperor would naturally feel at ease.

But with the sudden appearance of two land gods, Zhu Qi had to intervene in the war in the Tang Empire.

In October of the third year of Wuying's reign.

When the war in the Tang Empire was endless, Zhu Qi, Zhang Sanfeng, Xiaoyaozi, and Chen Tuan came to the Tang Empire.

Not only Emperor Zhu Xiongying was worried about the sudden appearance of two land gods in the Tang Empire.The headquarters of the Eastern Expedition Army was even more anxious.

"Grandson pays homage to Grandpa Ninth!" Prince Zhu Wenkeng and the top civil and military officials from the Eastern Expeditionary Army came to pay homage as soon as Zhu Qi arrived.

Zhu Qi first reassured everyone with kind words.

In the end, the prince and others were left behind, and they began to understand the situation on the battlefield of the Tang Empire.

The Eastern Expedition Army of the Ming Empire occupied one-third of the territory of the Tang Empire, and these territories were naturally unified under the rule of the Ming Empire.However, the war in the territory of the Tang Empire continued, so the emperor asked the prince to take charge of everything in the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

Now, in the territory of the Tang Dynasty occupied by the Ming Empire, except for the front line that confronts the Tang Empire, other territories have been brought under the rule of the empire and can be considered stable.

Zhu Gaochi and the other three are responsible for the government affairs of the new territory.

Although the emperor was reluctant to part with Zhu Gaochi, as the Ming Empire expanded its territory in the Tang Dynasty, it urgently needed an important minister with sufficient status and prestige to govern.

Han Gong Li Shanchang has enough ability and prestige, but Han Gong is a veteran of Hongwu and has experienced three dynasties. If Han Gong is allowed to go, it will inevitably cause criticism.

The other courtiers either lacked the ability or the prestige. In the end, after looking around, Zhu Gaochi was promoted.

Zhu Gaochi is indeed a genius in governing politics.The new territory in the Tang Dynasty quickly stabilized under Zhu Gaochi's governance. Now, a large part of the food and grass for the Eastern Expedition army was provided by the new territory.

The situation on the Eastern Expeditionary Army's side is also good.

Zhu Wenzheng and Li Wenzhong cooperated with each other to lead Lan Yu and other young and strong generals to expand the territory; Tang He sat in the rear and dispatched troops and horses, supported logistics, established guard posts, and stabilized the place.

Prince Zhu Wenkeng, with the help of Dao Yan, led the internal and external affairs.

The monk Dao Yan is very resourceful and is responsible for the intelligence system of the Martial Arts Alliance. It is most suitable for him to advise the prince.

In addition, Dao Yan was Zhu Qi's earliest follower. With this status, Dao Yan was like a fish in water in the Eastern Expedition Army.

In fact, without the deterrence of the land gods of the Tang Empire, it would not be difficult to win over the Tang Empire with the luxurious configuration of the Eastern Expeditionary Army.

"What's the situation in the Tang Empire now?" Zhu Qi asked softly.

"Your Majesty, according to the intelligence from the Martial Arts Alliance, the monk suspects that Li Longji, Wu Zetian and Li Jiancheng have joined forces." Dao Yan said unhurriedly.

Zhu Qi: "Tell me more specifically."

Dao Yan: "Your Majesty, after Wu Zetian, the entire Tang Empire gradually began to implement the 'Jiedushi' system. The 'Jiedushi' governed the government and supported the army, and they were out-and-out warlords. With the Imperial Court of the Tang Dynasty His wisdom will not fail to see the shortcomings of the 'Jiedushi'."

"But the fundamental reason why the Tang Empire still implements the 'Jiedushi' is that the Central Committee of the Tang Empire has no choice. There is a quarrel between the three land gods of the Tang Empire. However, they can only share the name of the country of the Tang Dynasty. So , this 'Jiedu Envoy' is supported by the land gods behind him."

"In normal times, the three land gods would be able to live in peace if they did not interfere with the river. But when the Ming Empire came in to disrupt the situation, it broke the balance."

"In the beginning, when the Eastern Expeditionary Army conquered the enemy, the two 'Jiedushi' would not cooperate at all. Even if there was an imperial edict from the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the 'Jiedushi' would not pay attention."

"But since the third year of Wuying's reign, the local 'Jiedushi' have begun to jointly send troops to fight. The joint operations of the 'Jiedushi' of the Tang Empire have brought great trouble to the Eastern Expedition army."

Zhu Qi: "So, it is indeed possible that the three land gods of the Tang Empire have joined forces. Monk, from what you can see, if I come forward, I may have a chance to conquer these three land gods."

Dao Yan thought for a long time and said: "Your Majesty, I thought there was little hope. Even after Li Jiancheng lost the throne, he was protecting the Tang Empire. It is impossible for him to give up the Tang Empire. It is impossible for Li Longji. The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is Li Longji. As for Wu Zetian, according to the information collected by the Martial Arts Alliance, the empress is very heroic, and it is unlikely that she will give up the Tang Empire."

Zhu Qi nodded, agreeing with Dao Yan's analysis.

Zhu Qi: "Monk, what do you think the Eastern Expedition Army should do next?"

Dao Yan: "With the prince in charge, the Eastern Expedition Army will have no worries. The monk believes that the Eastern Expedition Army should launch a new offensive."

Zhu Qi: "New offensive. You are preparing to advance with a large army and force the three land gods of the Tang Empire to take action directly."

Dao Yan: "The monk's plan is to imitate the prince's plan to overthrow the Xixia Empire and force the grassland."

Zhu Qi frowned slightly and said: "Monk, the empire has occupied one-third of the territory of the Tang Dynasty. Where do you think their bottom line is?"

Dao Yan: "Your Majesty, although the empire is powerful and has conquered the grassland, it has also given the Tang Empire a great deterrent. But the monk believes that as long as those three people reach cooperation, their confidence will definitely skyrocket."

(End of this chapter)