Murong Chui paced back and forth inside the tent.
"Is there any concrete news from Japan?"
Everyone in the military tent shook their heads.
Murong Chui had given up hope of defeating the 200,000 Xianbei cavalrymen heading to the Eastern Camp.
He estimated that the 200,000 Xianbei cavalrymen were indeed wiped out by Jiang Tian's forces.
Otherwise, there would definitely have been a long time without any news.
"Pass down the order: the army shall immediately set off and retreat to the Xianbei."
"promise……"
Soon, bugle calls rang out throughout the military camp.
"The commander-in-chief has ordered all soldiers to set off immediately and leave this place as soon as possible."
Murong Chui's 200,000 soldiers' camp stretched for more than ten miles.
When they heard the order, they looked at each other blankly, completely at a loss for what to do.
"We haven't even had a chance to fight yet, why are we retreating?"
"It's better to leave than to stay here in this freezing weather."
"The commander's meaning is very clear: our temporary retreat is only to gather strength."
"We've lost so many cattle and sheep, and we haven't even had a chance to plunder the people of the Great Xia Dynasty. Are we just going to retreat already?"
"General, we should lead you to raid for a few months first."
Soldiers in the camp quickly withdrew.
Some did not advocate withdrawing their troops and wanted to continue raiding the Great Xia Dynasty.
Murong Chui looked at the wolf guards and said, "Remember, you are the people I, Murong Chui, trust the most. The Eternal Heaven is watching you."
Your actions this time are solely aimed at killing Jiang Tian.
There is one more important thing I need to entrust to you.
Murong Xingchen and the others quickly cupped their hands in greeting: "General, please don't hesitate to ask if there's anything we can do for you."
"Try to bring a batch of their craftsmen back. As soon as I hear you talking about the armor that can't be cut through and the horse-slaying swords that can kill both men and horses, I get itchy to buy them."
Remember, spend money when it's necessary.
"If you don't have enough money, just tie them up and take them back."
These Xianbei people are capable of anything.
They would never have thought of using money before.
In their view, where should they go to kill everyone? They should arrest all the local people.
Anyone who dares to resist will be killed.
"If they can't do these two things well, just kill them."
Remember this: what we Xianbei cannot obtain does not mean it has fallen into the hands of the Great Xia Dynasty.
The wolf guards nodded: "Don't worry, Commander, we know what to do."
Murong Chui walked out of the military camp tent. He looked reluctantly toward the Great Wall and then took another reluctant look at the Liao Kingdom.
"Empress Dowager Xiao, you are a hopeless case. If you had followed my advice earlier, Jiang Tian would not have survived."
The main force set off quickly.
They marched in a large group towards the northeast.
…………
Go to Beijing.
Inside the palace.
The honor guard composed of all the Imperial Guard units is ready.
Empress Dowager Xiao boarded the carriage and said, “Tell the people in the city that no one, whether we are warriors or ordinary people, is allowed to show any disrespect to Jiang Tian.”
Did you all hear me clearly?
"promise……"
"Also, release the entire Southern King's family. Don't mention the Southern King's family again."
"promise……"
Empress Dowager Xiao's entourage slowly drove out of the palace.
...
"Empress Dowager Jiang Tian is merely our enemy. Is it necessary to greet him like this?"
"What do you think?" Xiao Yanyan was furious. "Don't discuss this matter anymore today. Anyone who mentions it again will be killed by me."
"Issue my order to go out of the city and meet them 30 li away."
"promise……"
The people of the capital had never seen Empress Xiao leave the palace.
What they didn't expect was that the person Empress Xiao greeted when she left the palace was none other than Jiang Tian, their enemy from the Khitan.
People in the capital knelt down on both sides of the street.
After watching Empress Xiao's carriage leave, they began to discuss among themselves.
Why is the Empress Dowager making such a big fuss about going out?
"Who knew? I've never seen the Empress Dowager make such a grand fuss before. It's said she's welcoming someone."
"Who is worthy of the Empress Dowager personally going out of the city to greet them?"
"Is there even a question? It must be someone extremely important, otherwise the Empress Dowager wouldn't have come out of the city to greet them."
The discussions grew louder and louder.
However, most of the Khitans, no matter how hard they racked their brains, could not have imagined that Empress Xiao was going out of the city to greet none other than Jiang Tian.
Jiang Tian annihilated the other 200,000 troops twice without using regular troops.
Many homes in and around the capital city have white banners hanging on their walls.
Just then, someone in the crowd suddenly said, "I heard that the person our Empress Dowager went to greet outside the city was none other than Jiang Tian, our great enemy of the Khitan."
These words were like a depth charge dropped into a well, causing an uproar.
"We will never forgive Jiang Tian, that scoundrel."
"My two sons both served under Commander Xiao. They died in battle at Wild Wolf Valley a year ago. It is said that they were burned to ashes."
“My brother also burned to death in Wolf Valley. Since that bastard Jiang Tian dared to come, I will risk my life to kill him.”
"Everyone says that our Empress Dowager is a heroine among women, and that she is just as capable as any man."
How could we possibly back down to Jiang Tian at this point?
"Jiang Tian, if this bastard doesn't die, it's an injustice."
More and more people are bringing this up, and they're all furious.
The news that Jiang Tian was about to enter the city quickly spread among the crowd.
There are many people who have a blood feud with Jiang Tian.
These people would definitely not stand idly by and watch Jiang Tian become an honored guest.
Soon, some people in the city were sharpening their knives, ready to take action.
Unlike the people of the Xia Dynasty, the Khitans were brave and fierce, and believed in revenge.
For these Khitans, there was no reason not to kill their enemy who was about to enter the city.
...
After leaving the city, Empress Xiao's entourage traveled 30 li (approximately 15 kilometers) forward.
Jiang Tian had already been informed by messengers that Empress Xiao had come to greet him from 30 li away.
"My lord, could the Empress Dowager of Liao be up to something?" Huo Qubing asked with some concern.
Dian Wei patted his chest and said, "My lord, rest assured, I, Dian Wei, have always been by your side. I've talked to these scoundrels. If they dare to make any rash moves, I'll chop their Empress Dowager up."
Li Yuanba glanced at Dian Wei, then charged into the enemy ranks. The whistling sound of his two iron halberds flying through the air left a very deep impression on Li Yuanba.
Li Yuanba, however, wanted to have a proper spar with the other party: "You're called Dian Wei, kid? When can we have a match?"
Dian Wei glanced at Li Yuanba, who looked like a sickly man: "Boy, I am Dian Wei. Do you think you can just call me by my name like that?"
Upon hearing this, Li Yuanba immediately slammed his two golden hammers together, creating a deafening metallic clang as sparks flew.
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