"I hope Your Majesty will not take too many risks in future battles and should put yourself first. Your Majesty is the ruler of a country and cannot make any mistakes. But you must continue to establish your authority. When the Southern Merchants are afraid of your existence, you will have a high enough status in the Great Xia Army and in the Great Wilderness."

"What do you suggest?"

"Listen to good advice and cherish your generals and ministers."

Xia Xiao knew little about the ways of the emperor, so what he said above was just to express his blessing.

Si Yi nodded slightly, indicating that he understood, and borrowed Xia Xiaoji's words, hoping that he could really become famous throughout the Great Wilderness. At that time, Daxia would be so powerful that no one would dare to provoke it. By then, both Nanshang and Goulongbang would change their long-standing views on him, from contempt to respect. Nanguo and Shelie would no longer hesitate to attach themselves to them.

Looking at the figures of Xia Xiao and Azhu leaving, Si Yi was thoughtful. He had said before that he hoped Xia Xiao would study hard and be respected again when he returned next time. Xia Xiao said that he was borrowing good words. But this was destined to happen, but he seemed to be weak in his words, as if he was still far away from reaching the point Xia Xiao said. Because when he thought about the current situation of Daxia and the attitude of Gou Longbang and Nanshang towards him, he knew that day was still far away. At least before Xia Xiao came back next time, he could not make Daxia transform.

With a sigh and a lot of worries in his heart, Si Yi wandered back and forth in the back garden full of ice and snow. His nose and ears were red from the cold, and his hands were frozen into his clothes. However, he could not get warm. Waiting for the arrival of spring and the warming of the climate was a torment. Si Yi was thinking about how to change the situation in Daxia to make it better.

If they could repel the Nan Shang and their losses were not as great as theirs, then it would be a victory. Da Xia had fought many times in a row, but Si Yi did not know how strong the Nan Shang were. However, he knew that his military strength was being constantly depleted.

Si Yi gradually became worried that Nan Shang was using his competitive spirit to wear down his troops over and over again, but they had many more soldiers than he did. Besides, except for the cultivators, they didn't care that much about their soldiers.

As an emperor who had to make many decisions, Si Yi was afraid that his thoughts would go astray, because once he thought of something, even if it was just a momentary thought, it would be difficult to eliminate. In that case, it would affect his judgment in the future, so Si Yi didn't want to do it for the time being, but just asked the guards to call Su Zhongmou and many other counselors.

In the icy and snowy environment, they were sharp-minded and had no desire to stay in the greenhouse. They agreed to Si Yi's constant suggestions. Then, Lin Tian and Li Yang came again.

"General, I think after Xiyang, we can form an anti-Shang army. What do you think?"

"Our army's morale is high at this moment, so we can appropriately withdraw some troops, but who will lead them? Does Your Majesty have any choice?"

"Does the general have a candidate as well? You speak first."

"Lin Zijian of the Western Army and Xia Jinghong of the Xia Army, you can all follow my orders."

"Let Lin Zijian go. He is injured and cannot go to the battlefield. So he can go to the rear to form another army. There happen to be young people all over the country who are willing to serve the country. Let them all gather together and start training. They will definitely be useful."

Lin Tian nodded, but there was a hint of melancholy between his brows.

"General, I know what you mean. The Xia family soldiers have devoted themselves to the cause until their death, and Xia Jinghong has led his entire family to make great sacrifices. But if he leaves, I can't bear to let Xia Xu stay alone. But if they leave together, two powerful masters of the Honored Realm and the Fruit Realm will leave Xiyang, and the impact on the war cannot be ignored. Moreover, Xia Xiao will return to the academy in a week, and we will definitely be short of practitioners here."

"He's leaving in a week. What about Du Lao?"

"Xia Jinghong is in direct command. Although I don't know the true relationship between Du Lao and Xia Xiao, it seems that the latter is not just invited by him."

Lin Tian was about to speak, but Si Yi said:

"But there is no need to worry too much about these. Xia Jinghong has a very righteous mind. His command is no different from ours. There is no need to forcefully fight for that power, lest you be laughed at."

Lin Tian nodded, and his eyes gradually showed some admiration for Si Yi, because the latter's insights and temperament were as strong as an experienced emperor. But this was just the beginning of Si Yi, and the road to a wise ruler, this was just the beginning. Si Yi had not made any major moves to change Daxia, but there would be such a day. He remembered the contributions of many generals and ministers deeply in his heart. He did not reward them now because it was wartime, and he would double the rewards in the future.

"General, go back and rest, and take good care of the three armies."

"I will obey your orders."

Lin Tian and Li Yang went down, with some joy on their faces. They felt that the dawn of victory was shining on them, although it was a little strange, but this feeling was right. As long as they were based on the present and prepared for the future, they would not be completely defeated by the flood of Nan Shang.

What Si Yi was thinking of this time was indeed feasible. Lin Zijian of the Western Army immediately led 300 soldiers out of the city and acted vigorously. Although there were no clear instructions for the plan, leading troops required sufficient territory, sufficient food and grass, sufficient camps and weapons and armor. Now he had nothing, so he had to buy it himself to feel at ease.

Although Lin Zijian's quick movements seemed a bit reckless, probably because he was seriously injured on the battlefield, he was much better than the generals who only knew how to drink and eat meat. Moreover, his actions were approved by Si Yi, so he left Xiyang and went to the rear in such a swagger.

The long smoke and the setting sun closed the lonely city. Xiyang witnessed the sunrise and sunset of Daxia every day, feeling extremely sad. Si Yi did not have time to be happy about what he had thought of, and dealt with state affairs. The trust of his father and the ministers was all on his shoulders, and the lifelong teachings of Eunuch Mu were lingering in his mind every day.

Si Yi also worked hard, sitting by the window in the cold wind, not to learn the ways of the ancient sages, but to fulfill his duty as the king of Daxia. He could not fall asleep until late at night, and when the sun rose, he got up in a hurry, put on his clothes and armor, and climbed the city wall with his sword.

“Drum roll!”

Si Yi gave the order, and the military drums sounded immediately. The army immediately stepped forward, shaking the earth and mountains. Many Nan Shang soldiers in front were about to perish.

It was a clear, cold day, and the two armies were fighting. Someone's fingers were frozen off, and he rolled on the ground, where they were quickly frozen and became one with the enemy. A water-based cultivator who could make ice was rampant everywhere, and after he was finally controlled, heavy snow fell again.

Heavy snow came suddenly, obscuring people's vision and forcing the two armies to retreat. They waited for six days, and it snowed for six consecutive days. Both armies remained silent beside the fire basins and in their beds.

While everyone was missing the summer and craving the hot gravy in the bowl, when Xia Xiao was about to return to the college, a large army emerged from Nanshang, seeming impatient and also like they were there to see him off.

The cold environment was not conducive to the combat of the Southern Kingdom and Shelie's armies. This time, Daxia had to go forward alone, but they were extremely determined. They stood in the unabated snow, like a group of snow wolves, ready to pass through the snow in front of them, bite off the throat of the enemy prey, and moisten their cracked lips and thirsty throats with the hot blood.