Chapter 188 But... Where are the reinforcements coming from? [Second update, please subscribe]
South County.
The war outside the city of Nanjin has temporarily come to an end, however, because the mysterious powerful man from the Nanman tribe has not yet died.
Therefore, there was no slackness in the defense of Nanjin City.
There was a drizzling rain in the sky.
Sima Qingshan and Tang Yimo stood on the city wall of Nanjin City.
The people from Daoge and Jiange have already evacuated, and now the city of Nanjin seems a bit depressed and grim.
It seems that if you are standing on the city wall, you can smell the rich smell of blood among the city walls.
Ever since Sima Qingshan was rescued by Nie Zhangqing that day, he was spotted by Tang Yimo and recommended to Longmen for cultivation. Now he has made some achievements in his cultivation.
Tang Yimo once didn’t think that there were any geniuses in the world, but when he saw Sima Qingshan, Tang Yimo understood that Sima Qingshan... was a genius.
From painting to spiritual practice, combining two completely different fields together, even with the assistance of immortal fate, it would be impossible to do it without the talent and qualifications of a monster.
"Qingshan, are you really going to leave?"
Tang Yimo looked at Sima Qingshan and took a deep breath. The continuous rain made him feel a little cold.
"The road of cultivation is long, and I have only just begun to learn the art of painting. It is rare that Master Lu of Baiyujing is talking about cultivation. Perhaps I can go and ask him about it."
Sima Qingshan said.
"Lu Ping'an is the world's number one cultivator. He will definitely give me better advice."
Within three days, the Tianji Order of the Tianji Pavilion spread throughout the world again, and everyone knew the news that Lu Ping'an was going to preach.
The whole world was shaken.
Whether they were cultivators or not, they all rushed to Beiluo.
Perhaps, I can gain some insights from listening this time and become a practitioner?
Today's era is the era of practitioners. Once you become a practitioner, your status will naturally be high.
Of course, this is what ordinary people think.
For some practitioners, Young Master Lu might elaborate on his understanding of practice. This understanding is extremely important to everyone.
It is like a national master teaching chess techniques and routines to a group of chess apprentices, which will naturally arouse the excitement and craziness of the chess apprentices, because this is an extremely rare learning opportunity.
Within two days, the news spread throughout the world.
Sima Qingshan bid farewell to Tang Yimo, set out from Nanjin City, and rode at full speed to Beiluo.
Tang Yimo did not go because he needed to guard Nanjin City.
Although the southern barbarian army retreated, there is no guarantee that these insidious southern barbarian troops will make a comeback.
Looking at Sima Qingshan disappearing on the official road, Tang Yimo could only sigh.
He cannot hinder Sima Qingshan's future, but it is true that what Sima Qingshan learned is not martial arts, and Tang Yimo cannot teach him anything. But the mysterious Young Master Lu may be able to teach Sima Qingshan.
Shortly after Sima Qingshan left.
The scouts, soaked by the rain, came quickly from the foot of the city.
"Report to the commander!"
"Dongyang County has been besieged by the Dongyi army and is now in danger. It has asked for help from Nan County."
The scout said.
Tang Yimo turned around in the rain, and the rain hit his armor and splashed everywhere.
"Ask for help from Nanjun? Why doesn't he ask for help from the Imperial Capital?"
Tang Yimo's eyes fixed.
The scout was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses and organized his words: "Commander, according to the spies in the Imperial Capital, Dongyang County once asked the Imperial Capital for help, but... the Imperial Capital did not give any response."
No response? Tang Yimo was stunned, and then his face trembled slightly.
He understood.
"Send a hundred soldiers from the Southern Prefecture Army and 20,000 troops to support Dongyang County. If the Imperial Capital does not support... then my Southern Prefecture will support!"
"It's ridiculous that the emperor is still thinking about weakening the strength of the counties."
Tang Yimo sneered.
An emperor like this who has never been involved in a death war does not understand the cruelty of war and only knows how to play conspiracies and tricks. Tang Yimo is very disdainful of this.
Under Tang Xiansheng's training, Tang Yimo also developed his own understanding of the situation.
Therefore, he guessed the reason why there was no movement in Dijing.
He raised his head and the cold rain hit his face.
Tang Yimo gave the order without any hesitation.
…
Imperial capital.
Two fine horses came galloping slowly towards us.
The man on horseback walked against the wind and snow.
The ancient city walls of the imperial capital, weathered by the years, are mottled and sophisticated, and stand on the land where countless dead bones are buried.
Take off your hat and shake off the snow on it.
Jiang Li looked at the ancient city with a complicated expression.
Beside him, Chi Lian also took off his hat.
"Sir, do you really want to go?"
There was worry in Chi Lian's eyes.
"Isn't it okay for me to take off my armor and return to the countryside?" Jiang Li turned his head to look at Chi Lian and laughed.
Chi Lian paused, and waved his hand hastily: "Sir, Chi Lian did not mean that, it's just that the Imperial Capital is...very dangerous right now."
"Your Excellency wants to retire, but the Emperor... may not allow you to do so."
Jiang Li stretched out his hand, and a piece of white snow fell into his palm.
"The broken cavalry's torn armor spreads red across the horizon. For whom are they fighting for the world..."
"It's better to take off the armor and return to the fields, make a pot of hot tea and drink a bowl of chicken soup."
Jiang Li smiled.
There was a hint of disappointment in his smile.
Compared with the iron-blooded army of Beijun, there is also the bloodiness of defending the border.
Originally, Jiang Li felt that with his own abilities, he could make the soldiers in the Imperial Capital comparable to those in the Northern County or the Western County.
Now it seems...
No matter how hard Jiang Li tried, he couldn't do it.
Perhaps he could train the soldiers of the Imperial Capital to be very strong.
but……
In terms of bravery, the soldiers from West County and North County completely defeated the troops from Imperial Capital.
Jiang Li was a little confused because he felt he had no chance of winning.
and……
Jiang Li was very unhappy and even a little angry at the little emperor's behavior of taking advantage of the situation.
"General, I finally understand the disappointment and sadness you expressed at sunset that day."
The snow in Jiang Li's hand melted and turned into water flowing down his palm. He murmured something, and the image of Bai Fengtian sighing helplessly on horseback under the yellow sand appeared before his eyes.
Afterwards, he took Chi Lian and rode into the capital.
Outside the Imperial Capital.
Kong Nanfei was waiting with his troops, and when he saw Jiang Li, his eyes lit up.
"General Jiang, it's good to be back."
Kong Nanfei, dressed in a scholar's robe, patted Jiang Li's shoulder.
Kong Nanfei admires Jiang Li.
Jiang Li just smiled. He glanced at the Black Dragon Guards behind Kong Nanfei. He saw fanaticism in the eyes of every Black Dragon Guard.
"Chi Lian, you stay."
Jiang Li Road.
"If I can't come back, take good care of Bluebird."
Chi Lian on the side trembled her long eyelashes, and a trace of panic appeared on her beautiful face.
"My lord, Chi Lian will go with you."
"Be obedient. You are the only person I can trust."
Jiang Li looked at Chi Lian seriously.
Chi Lian originally wanted to refuse, but... gradually she couldn't say anything.
Kong Nanfei also noticed that something was wrong with the atmosphere.
"Brother Jiang..."
Jiang Li waved his hand and didn't say anything to Kong Nanfei.
Walking in the heavy snow, heading towards the imperial city.
Kong Nanfei was stunned.
Looking at the staggering figure in the snow, Kong Nanfei felt as if something was stuck in his throat.
Perhaps, in the imperial capital, except for the banana tree bent by the snow under the library, everything and everyone has changed.
Kong Nanfei was a little confused.
The ancient imperial capital exudes coldness.
Looking up at the sky, I saw heavy snow falling and frost killing all the grass.
Jiang Li walked very seriously.
He took one step at a time, neither hurried nor slow, as if he was measuring the land, or as if he was feeling the pulse of the ancient city.
On the Imperial City Avenue.
The officials who were walking slowly in the snow all brightened up when they saw Jiang Li.
Jiang Li's status in the Great Zhou Dynasty is self-evident. With the decline of the national teacher, Jiang Li can almost be called the number one person in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
All the officials came to greet Jiang Li.
I heard that Jiang Li was captured by Beijun, but I didn't expect that he would return now.
Could it be that the little emperor's strategy had worked? Was Tan Taixuan giving in to the Great Zhou Dynasty? The officials were very thoughtful.
Jiang Li glanced at all the officials, his face was cold as ice.
The Purple Gold Palace has long corridors.
The tall carved wooden door was open, and the young eunuchs stood bowed.
Jiang Li took off his black cloak and handed the hat to the eunuch in front of the door. He shook off the snow foam on his body, took a step forward and stepped into the Purple Gold Palace.
The morning court arrived as promised.
Yuwen Xiu was wearing a brocade dragon robe and sitting upright in a wheelchair.
Listening to the reports from the officials below, he had a gentle smile on his face.
"Your Majesty, Baiyujing has issued another decree of heavenly secrets. Young Master Lu of Beiluo will give a lecture on cultivation by the Beiluo Lake."
An official bowed and reported to Yuwen Xiu.
"Lord Lu is the best practitioner in the world. How can we miss him giving a lecture on cultivation at the Beiluo Lake? I will send my personal guards to record every word Lord Lu says."
Yu Wenxiu sat upright in a wheelchair and spoke slowly.
The officials below originally wanted to say something.
When he heard Yuwen Xiu talking about his personal guards, he shuddered and stopped talking.
Yuwen Xiu's personal guards, the Thirteen Black Dragons, are now very famous in the imperial capital.
The Black Dragon Guard was originally guided and led by Kong Nanfei and Jiang Li.
The Thirteen Black Dragon Guards are not only not under the control of Kong Nanfei and Jiang Li, they even... have the qualifications to command the Black Dragon Guards.
“Yes.”
The minister bowed and withdrew.
At this time, Yuwen Xiu's gaze finally fell on Jiang Li.
He stood up from the dragon throne, all smiles.
"Lord Jiang, you are finally back... That old villain Tang Xiansheng actually teamed up with Beijun to plot against you. It was my failure to think carefully that caused Lord Jiang to be trapped."
"Is Jiang Aiqing okay?"
"When you have recovered, I will regroup and march south to avenge you!"
Yuwen Xiu came to Jiang Li.
Jiang Li bowed.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am doing fine."
"As long as they are safe, the Black Dragon Guard was established under the guidance of Lord Jiang. No one can be missing, but Lord Jiang cannot be missing."
A smile appeared on Yu Wenxiu's face.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
"The position of the Black Dragon Guard's commander-in-chief still belongs to Lord Jiang."
"His Majesty."
suddenly.
Jiang Li interrupted Yu Wenxiu's words.
The atmosphere in the temple seemed to become cold and solemn all of a sudden.
"Lord Jiang, do you have any objections?"
The smile on Yu Wenxiu's face gradually disappeared, and he looked at Jiang Li and asked.
"Your Majesty, I am physically and mentally exhausted after returning this time. I want to take off my armor and return to the countryside. Please allow me to do so." Jiang Li bowed.
He raised his head and looked at Yu Wenxiu.
But the expression on Yuwen Xiu's face kept changing, and then it turned into a smile.
"Lord Jiang may be too tired. I will allow you to rest for a few days... It would be fine if you could retire and return to the countryside. At this critical moment in the country, how can we do without a pillar like Lord Jiang?"
Yuwen Xiu waved his hand, turned and walked towards the dragon throne.
In the distance, the old eunuch's expression began to change.
Below, the eyes of the ministers couldn't help but shrink, and some of the ministers who had previously chatted with Jiang Li on the official road turned pale.
If they knew that Jiang Li was returning to retire, they would never try to befriend him.
Once the Black Dragon's guards find out, their heads will probably be hanging on the city walls of the imperial capital.
Some ministers' legs trembled and they collapsed to the ground just thinking about this outcome.
Yu Wenxiu, sitting back in the wheelchair, glanced at the ministers and a slight sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.
under.
Jiang Li bowed and looked at Yuwen Xiu calmly.
"Your Majesty... I resign again and return to my hometown."
The words fell.
In the court filled with cold air...
Gradually, a cold smile began to linger in the air.
Bang! On the dragon throne, Yuwen Xiu slapped the hand guard with one palm. The sound was like thunder, causing the court to shake violently.
The atmosphere suddenly became solemn.
…
Dongyang County is close to the sea, and the Dongyi people are the indigenous people of a series of islands overseas from Dongyang County.
The barbarians lack education.
These Dongyi people were good at water and could make a long and narrow wooden boat. They often used the wooden boat to reach the long beach of Dongyang County and invade Dongyang County.
There are eighteen islands of Dongyi on the sea, some large and some small, but they are all collectively called Dongyi in the Zhou Dynasty.
When the blazing red sun rose above the sea level.
A row of wooden boats stretched out from the horizon, with sails hoisted, and taking advantage of the wind, they sped towards the coastline of Dongyang County.
And on the beach of Dongyang County.
The expressions of the cavalry scouts who were riding their horses suddenly changed slightly.
They have experienced this kind of situation too many times.
The appearance of these ships means that the Dongyi army is attacking again!
The scout ran over, took out the bronze horn tied to his waist, and blew it with a red face.
The blown air hit the heavy wall of the bronze horn, creating vibrations and forming a rich, continuous sound.
The scouts on horseback all looked discolored when they heard the horn sound.
They all blow the horn.
The news spread all the way back to the city guards of Dongyang County.
The soldiers guarding the city were running at full speed, and the entire army was on alert.
On top of the city wall.
Yang Mu, the governor of Dongyang County, who was walking on the city wall with the imperial teacher and Mo Tianyu, suddenly changed his expression when he heard the horn.
"Damn it, the Dongyi people are attacking again..."
Governor Yang Mu gritted his teeth, his eyes revealing ruthlessness and murderous intent.
"It seems that my Dongyang County may not be able to wait for the assistance of the Imperial Capital Army."
Sighed.
Yang Mu drew the long sword from his waist, put on a piece of fine armor, and rushed to the front line.
The scorching sun rising from the horizon seemed to tear apart the silent darkness and suddenly projected onto the cold and mottled walls of Dongyang City.
Yang Mu, the governor of Dongyang County, and Kong Xiu, the imperial teacher, confessed their crimes.
He personally led the army and took his generals to the coastline to prepare for the beach landing battle.
On the sea, thousands of wooden boats were sailing.
The Dongyi people in Zhoushan roared, bent their bows, and shot arrows. The arrows that came with the wind carried even more terrifying killing power.
On the beach, the Dongyang County army led by Governor Yang Mu threw down heavy bronze shields one after another.
The shields were thick, and the archers drew their bows and shot arrows.
After a round of shooting.
The first wooden boat rushed ashore, and some of the Dongyi people on the boat were shot by arrows and died.
And more of them rushed out, drawing their weapons frantically.
Arrows were shot down in circles, turning these Dongyi people into hedgehogs.
Arrows from the Dongyi people also fell, and many soldiers from Dongyang County were killed by them.
Yang Mu roared and waved the long sword in his hand, his voice became hoarse.
"attack!"
Wooden boats were piled up on the shore.
Afterwards, the Dongyi people rushed up frantically. The battle for beachhead has always been brutal.
Blood flowed all over the ground, soaking the beach.
Those strange and fearless Dongyi people appeared and crashed into the shield formation of the Dongyang County army, creating a gap in the shield formation.
Afterwards, countless Dongyi people rushed into the gap, causing the gap to collapse and expand in an instant like a burst dam.
In the end, it turned into a hand-to-hand fight, and they fought each other.
On the city wall.
Mo Tianyu's face turned pale, and it seemed as if all the blood in his body had been drained away.
This was the first time he had seen such a bloody scene.
The Master stood on the city wall, hunched over, watching the battle, a hint of shock on his wrinkled face.
After a long time, he finally sighed.
"Bai Fengtian once killed 300,000 soldiers with one order. I once said that it was cruel."
"And now, I finally understand...Bai Fengtian is right."
"Those who are not of my race must have different hearts. This is a war between races... Kindness is a luxury and something that should not exist."
The Master sighed.
Yang Mu was expecting assistance from Dijing, but... where could the reinforcements come from?
under.
The beachhead battle ended with the defeat of the Dongyang County army.
The gates of Dongyang City were wide open.
The soldiers on the city wall drew their longbows and prepared their crossbows.
Some of the new recruits with childish faces had red eyes, but their whole bodies could not help shaking with fear. It was the fear of war.
Yang Mu was covered in blood and retreated to the city with the remaining soldiers.
"shoot!"
As soon as he entered the city, Yangmu pulled the reins and let out a loud roar.
In every battle to defend the city, they tried their best and did not dare to slack off in the slightest.
The Dongyi people failed, but they could regroup and attack the city again.
But……
If they fail.
The city will be destroyed and people will die!
Outside the city, corpses were scattered all over the ground.
The Master stood on the top of the city wall, his robe rustling, and arrows were reflected in his pupils.
suddenly.
The Master's eyes fixed.
Looking at the sea level in the distance.
there……
A lone boat was sailing slowly towards them.
At the bow stood a burly figure, with his fingers crossed and placed elegantly on his abdomen.
The eyes beneath the black robe gazed at the city walls illuminated by the morning sun.
The corners of his mouth raised slightly.
He couldn't attack Nanjun.
but……
There is no suspense about Dongyang County.
The burly man has already sensed that there is not a single cultivator among the Dongyang County's city defense army.
He hid behind and sent the Dongyi army to test many times.
Only after making sure that there were no cultivators did he decide to launch an attack.
This battle...
He must win, break through the city defenses, and enter the Great Zhou, so that he can use the Dongyi army to test the strength of the Lord of the Planes . If the Lord of the Planes is really as he guessed, he is just relying on the origin of heaven and earth to bully others.
That... was his chance !
Faintly.
The burly man in the black robe actually sensed a hint of threat.
But I saw that on the city wall guarding the city.
A hunchbacked old man in Confucian robes stood on the city wall, looking at him calmly.
(End of this chapter)