"Back then, facing a 100,000-strong Mongolian army, we, with only 5,000 soldiers, still bravely charged them... But since when did the Wulin Army, once fearless of death, become afraid of sacrifice and timid?"
Xiaolongnu looked around and spoke sharply, each word hitting people's heart?
"Are we afraid of death? Or do we feel that victory is imminent and we should find a better way to fight, rather than wasting our lives in this sacrifice?
Or do you think we should abandon the border and adopt a strategic depth, relying on the advantages of the mountains and rivers of the Central Plains to snipe them? As for the civilians who were massacred and died tragically in the retreat, they are all worthy sacrifices, people who should pay the price for the revolution?
"When did we stop daring to fight? We no longer dare to protect the people..."
"Alliance leader!"
Zhong Mingliang's eyes were bloodshot as he glared at Xiao Longnu: "Since we joined the Wulin Alliance, we have never been afraid of sacrifice! It's just one life, take it!"
"However, we are afraid that the reforms are not yet complete and the people's wisdom is not yet awakened... Once the Wulin Army is no longer suppressing them, the people of the Central Plains will return to the dark days of the past!"
Wen Tianxiang also spoke up: "I, your servant, have never feared death! Why should I be frightened by it?"
"Yes, we are all afraid that the people will return to their old ways..." Xiao Longnu sighed, approving of the crowd's determination and courage. "But have you ever considered that the seeds of equality have been planted, and the people have begun to understand the sage's teachings? Even if we are gone, the flames of resistance have been ignited. One day, the Central Plains will be engulfed in the raging flames of revolution, completely burning down this decadent society!"
"What we need to do is not to be leaders, but to be pioneers! We need to set an example for the future! I firmly believe that in this vast land of the Central Plains, countless young people, with their country in their hearts, will take up our banner and continue to fulfill the unfulfilled wishes of the rest of us!"
Di Fan looked at the passionate Xiaolongnu in the hall and felt a sense of satisfaction...Junior sister, you have really grown up!
She is no longer the little girl who only knew how to ask for his advice and act coquettishly in his arms... Through the years of battle, she has gradually transformed into a true leader!
Memories of his past life surfaced, and a familiar article appeared in his mind... Unconsciously, he began to recite aloud the article written by Liang Qichao in his past life!
"Therefore, today's responsibility lies not with others but with our young people. If the young are wise, the nation will be wise; if the young are prosperous, the nation will be prosperous; if the young are strong, the nation will be strong; if the young are independent, the nation will be independent; if the young are free, the nation will be free; if the young are progressive, the nation will be progressive; if the young are superior to the grasslands, the nation will be superior to the grasslands; if the young are powerful in the world, the nation will be powerful in the world.
The red sun rises, its path bright. A river bursts forth from its hidden stream, spilling into the vast ocean. A dormant dragon soars from the abyss, its scales and claws fluttering. A young tiger roars in the valley, terrified by the beasts. An eagle tests its wings, stirring the dust. Exotic flowers sprout, their brilliance radiant. The sharpening of a sword sharpens its blade, forging its edge. The sky embraces its azure, the earth its yellow. Though the ages stretch on, the vastness stretches on. The future is vast, the days ahead are long. Beautiful is our young China, eternal as the heavens! Magnificent are our young people, boundless as the nation! (Adapted from Liang Qichao's "On the Youth of China")
Di Fan's article was like a bolt of lightning, striking everyone!
Huang Yaoshi laughed heartily and played the flute; Wen Tianxiang repeated it loudly and sang it endlessly! For a moment, amid the passionate music, Wen Tianxiang's voice resounded throughout Luoyang, leaving a deep memory in the hearts of everyone, especially the young people!
Yue Shuo laughed heartily. "The Vice Alliance Leader is right. China's future still has to be entrusted to its youth! We are old! Today, let us, the old folks, pave a path to greatness for the youth!"
"war!"
Guo Jing roared! His aura surged again and again. At this moment, he unexpectedly realized his true nature and understood the meaning of sacrifice. His Ren and Du meridians instantly opened up, countless spiritual energies poured into him, and he broke through the innate realm!
"war!"
Everyone roared, and for a moment, the momentum was soaring to the sky. No one was intimidated by the terrifying number of 1.2 million Mongolian troops anymore!
Taking this opportunity, Xiaolongnu issued combat orders!
"Huang Rong, issue a challenge! Ten days from now, our Wulin Army will abandon the defenses along the Yellow River and invite the Mongolian Army to battle!"
"Subordinates, I obey your orders!"
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That day, the declaration of war was delivered to the tent of Mongke Khan at the Mongol camp. (The army arrived, and Mongke also led the Mongol generals to the front line.)
"Ten days from now, the Mongol Khan will come to fight!"
Nine simple words appeared in front of Mengge.
Mengge narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at Huang Rong in the tent... Huang Rong was not afraid at all. On her left was the Pharmacist and on her right was Guo Jing, two Xiantian Zhenren guarding her. Her martial arts skills were also good... If she couldn't beat them, could she not kill her way out?
"Boss Huang, is this a declaration of war from the Wulin Alliance against this Khan?"
"Great Khan Mongke, you and I are acquaintances. There's no need to explain something so obvious, right?"
Huang Rong replied with a smile... Although they were enemies, due to Guo Jing's special nature, their family and the Mongolian clan had some unclear and inexplicable relationship...
"A 1.2 million-man army, and you still want to fight? Huang Rong, if the Wulin Alliance is willing to surrender to Mongolia, I can consider it for Brother Guo's sake... From now on, the Wulin Alliance will manage the affairs of the martial arts world, and the Great Mongolia will never get involved..."
Mengge tried to persuade them to surrender...To be honest, if he could avoid fighting, he really didn't want to fight.
The Wulin Alliance was too powerful, and their record of defeating 100,000 with only 5,000 men was still vivid in their minds... Such a force was enough for him to respect.
After all, Mongolia is not a monolithic entity. As a grassland country, Mongolia is simply a leader... There are many others who can stand on equal footing with it!
Having one more Wulin Alliance is no big deal!
Huang Rong shook her head and said, "If the Mongols had not plundered the land and treated the common people as ants when they first invaded the Central Plains, and had not divided the Han people into four classes, and simply wanted to overthrow the Song Dynasty, then the Guo Mansion and Peach Blossom Island would not have wanted to get involved in political affairs.
Unfortunately, Great Khan, your wolf-like habits cannot be changed! And I am a Han Chinese!
"Wolves are meant to eat meat!"
Mengge stood up suddenly, his eyes sharp: "The people of the Central Plains are cowardly..."
"Yes! The Central Plains people may not be as strong as the Mongols! But that doesn't mean the Han people should be treated like pigs and dogs!"
Huang Rong retorted, "Looking back over the thousands of years of history of the Central Plains, the Han people, since the time of Emperors Yan and Huang, have never yielded to anyone! When the gods were unfair, we abandoned our worship; when natural disasters struck, we split mountains and controlled floods! For years, when foreign tribes from the grasslands invaded the Central Plains, have we ever retreated a single step?!
When the Turks invaded, Emperor Wu of Han led his army to conquer the steppes and annihilate them; during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, Emperor Wudao issued an order to kill the Hu people! Great Khan, the Han people are weak, but they have never surrendered! Besides, when have the Han people ever truly been weak?
"A year ago, my Wulin Army was able to defeat a hundred thousand with only five thousand men. How could you have known that today, we can't defeat a million with only a hundred thousand men?! No need to talk, just fight!"
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