"Your Majesty... So, the Great Xia Emperor decided to send troops to destroy the Liao Dynasty precisely because he knew about the Liao Dynasty's hidden army?"
In the courtyard of the Western Xia envoys, Tuoba Wang had dinner with Fu Xiaoguan. Tuoba Wang listened to Fu Xiaoguan talk about many things until he came back late at night.
Tuoba Yu had been waiting anxiously in the courtyard, and now His Majesty finally returned. His Majesty looked well, and it seemed that he had a good talk with the Emperor of Daxia.
"Don't call me Your Majesty."
Tuoba Wang took a deep breath and looked up at the sky. "From now on, there will be no more Xixia in the world. There will only be the Xixia Autonomous Region of the Great Xia Empire."
Although Tuoba Yu had expected this outcome, he was still shocked for a long time before licking his dry lips. He bowed deeply to Tuoba Wang and said, "My Lord... I'm sorry for wronging you!"
Is Tuoba Wangwei feeling wronged?
At this time, even he himself didn't know what his mood was.
No matter what, it was his incompetence as the emperor that brought Xixia to this point. He lost his imperial power and became a minister from the former emperor. He felt very wronged.
But what Fu Xiaoguan said to him during dinner made him feel that he had done a great thing - he lost the supreme power, but created a bright future for Xixia. This is what he said about sacrificing the small self for the greater self.
Perhaps so. The Silk Road hadn't even been invented yet he described it so vividly, as if he had seen it with his own eyes and experienced it personally.
"Master, this is a huge gamble, the biggest one I've ever made in my life."
"My bet is that Fu Xiaoguan will keep his word and honor his promises. If he truly destroys the Liao Dynasty and truly opens up those Silk Roads... Xixia is a key node on the Silk Road, and the Xixia Autonomous Region will become extremely prosperous in the future."
"The people of Western Xia were naturally able to prosper and live in peace and contentment along this Silk Road."
He did not say what would happen if the bet failed, because the worst result of failing the bet would be no different from being destroyed by the Liao Dynasty.
Tuoba Yu was silent for a long time. He couldn't judge what path the Xixia emperor had chosen for the people of Xixia.
But this path is indeed the most suitable one for Western Xia now. According to my shallow understanding of Fu Xiaoguan these days, the young emperor does not seem to have done anything unreliable.
It would probably be safer to put the future and destiny of Xixia and its people in his hands.
"When are we leaving for home?"
"After a few days, you will come with me to the court tomorrow."
Tuoba Yu was startled: "Are we going to attend the court meeting now?"
"No, Daxia doesn't have many court meetings. Your Majesty has instructed us to go to the Secretariat, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Shangshu, the Ministry of Commerce, etc., and spend ten days or half a month to understand the operation mode of the Daxia court and the national policy of Daxia."
"But what about Xixia?"
The Emperor of Daxia announced publicly today that he would send troops to attack the Liao Dynasty. Once the Liao Dynasty's envoys return, the Liao Dynasty will most likely take the initiative to destroy Western Xia. How could it have the mind to study in Daxia?
"Tomorrow, the First Army of the Chi Lechuan Autonomous Region will set out for Western Xia."
"...Each army has 100,000 soldiers. The Liao Dynasty's attack on Western Xia this time probably required the entire nation's strength. Isn't that a bit too little?"
"I also asked His Majesty, but he didn't explain. He just said there would be a big surprise."
"Oh, right? He knows more about the Liao army hidden in the Great Xianbei Mountains than we do. There are a full 450,000 of them. The surprise he mentioned... I think the rest of his army will go and destroy that army."
Tuoba Yu finally felt relieved. It seemed that the Emperor of Daxia had already prepared to launch this war.
In this case, I will stay with Your Majesty and learn more carefully about the way of governing the country of Daxia.
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Liao Dynasty Embassy.
Yelu Dan had already woken up, and when he opened his eyes he saw Yelu Hua standing in front of him with a sneer on his face.
"Got slapped in the face? Got beaten to the point of vomiting blood? Old man, the first thing I'll do when I return home is to report you."
"Look at how servile you are. As we age, our bones become weak and we can no longer stand up straight. You have done a great job, making our great Liao lose face in front of so many other countries."
"I just don't understand. My brother has trained a powerful army of 450,000 for my father. His Great Xia wants to attack the Liao Dynasty, and our area is the main battlefield. His Great Xia army has come from afar and is exhausted. Whether in terms of logistics or fighting spirit, they can't compare to the Thunder Legion. What are you afraid of?"
Yelu Dan lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling with empty eyes, as if he didn't hear the prince's ridicule at all.
He thought a lot. The war between Daxia and Liao was inevitable. So, did the Emperor of Daxia know about the existence of the Thunder Legion?
If he didn't know, the Thunder Legion would become a surprise force to severely damage the Great Xia Army, and even bury the entire Great Xia Army on the territory of the Liao Dynasty.
But if the Emperor of Daxia already knew about the existence of the Thunder Legion, and he was still so determined to start this war, then he must have a tactic to deal with the Thunder Army... Yelu Dan frowned, and he began to carefully analyze Fu Xiaoguan's deeds. This analysis caused him to break out in a cold sweat.
Fu Xiaoguan is definitely not an arrogant person!
On the contrary, he is cautious and careful in everything he does, and plans everything carefully.
So what methods will he use this time when he wants to take over the Liao Dynasty?
There is no need to think about it, Xixia must have surrendered to him.
By occupying Western Xia, the Great Xia Army had a support, and the rear was the full support of the entire Great Xia, so the army's food and grass were not a problem at all.
This is the open face, a war with real guns and swords. In Yelu Dan's view, such a war is not scary. After all, what is being competed is the strength of each army.
What he fears is the unknown dark side!
Since Fu Xiaoguan had long intended to plot against the Liao Dynasty, he must have some drastic measures in secret, and this method is the most terrifying.
"Old man, I'm talking to you. You're not dead yet, so make a sound."
Yelu Dan's gaze fell on Yelu Hua's face, and he suddenly laughed. "You idiot! The Liao Dynasty is almost destroyed, and you're still here mocking me..."
He jumped out of bed and pushed Yelu Hua away, "Someone come here...!"
Yelu Hua was startled. "Old man? What do you want to do?"
Yelu Dan looked at Yelu Hua again and said, "I'm hungry. Are you interested in having dinner with me?"
An envoy official ran in at this time. Yelu Dan said indifferently, "Pack your luggage and leave as soon as the city gates open tomorrow morning. Also... today's matter must be delivered to the monarch as soon as possible!"
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