Chapter 110: The difference between the ruler and the minister, the Demon King of Nanling
Chapter 110: The difference between the ruler and the minister, the Demon King of Nanling
The three dukes took their seats and drank the tea brought by the palace maids.
There are not so many red tapes between the emperor and his ministers in Daxia.
As the current emperor is wise and powerful, the relationship between the monarch and his subjects is naturally harmonious.
"The three dukes should all know that Daxia will launch a war of extermination against the Western Territory in the next step, in order to destroy the Western Territory and lay the foundation for conquering the four territories."
Chu Feng took the lead in bringing up the topic.
"The Western Territory noble families have already taken action. According to the intelligence I have learned, they have placed the focus of their defense on the Li family. They obviously understand that if they are divided, they will lose. If our country starts a war, all their strength will explode in the Li family!"
"There are several reincarnation artifacts in the Western Territory!"
Yang Yun said: "Although the foundation of one family is not as much as that of Beiyuan, there are too many noble families. When added together, the foundation that bursts out will be much greater than that of Beiyuan. And the formation of multiple reincarnation artifacts will make it difficult for our army to attack."
If the Western Territory was so easy to destroy, Chu Feng would not have made a preparation plan for several years.
"The gathering of the noble families is inevitable. They can see Daxia's strategic deployment, but once it is completed, they can be wiped out in one fell swoop."
Chu Feng was not surprised and continued, "This will be a tough battle. There is no possibility for the Western Territory families to seek peace. One side must be annihilated. In a desperate situation, the counterattack that breaks out will be fierce."
"But what I am most worried about is not the resistance from the Western Territory, but the counterattack and interference from the other two territories."
"They will definitely intervene. The destruction of the Hu people is already a huge blow to them. If they destroy the noble families, they will have no chance of turning the tables. The Shenxiao Sect and other sects will also unleash even stronger power and launch a strong attack on the East China Sea!"
Ling Cheng Tian Dao.
"The barbarians in Nanling are not honest and are ready to make a move. Nanling is mountainous, and the mountains are endless. It is difficult for the barbarians to survive if they hide in the mountains. Moreover, there are not only barbarians in the mountains, but also many powerful monsters."
Mu Chuan said: "Although these big monsters will not leave Nanling directly, they will also interfere with our army to a certain extent."
There are many monsters in Nanling.
The monster tribe is huge.
The so-called great demon is able to reach the sky and possesses extremely high intelligence, no different from humans.
And there are also some that have the blood of mythical beasts.
Some of the exotic beasts in Daxia were actually captured and bred from Nanling.
"So I have an idea. During this period when the main force has not fought a decisive battle in the Western Territory, we should start two major battles in the East Sea and Nanling Mountains. This is to weaken the strength of the two territories and push the battle lines of the two territories forward, so as to resolve the interference of the decisive battle in the Western Expedition."
"Instead of waiting for passive defense, it is better to take the initiative and always keep the initiative in your own hands."
Chu Feng expressed his thoughts, which was also the purpose of the three Dukes' coming.
The three dukes were in deep thought.
"This method is good. We can suppress the Western Border and first mobilize troops against the Nanling Mountains in the East China Sea to weaken the opponent's strength. I can lead troops to take the initiative to attack in the East China Sea and reduce the space for the various sects to move around."
Ling Chengtian agreed very much: "As for the battle in the East China Sea, we can focus on the Tianyu Sect first. We don't want to destroy the Tianyu Sect, but to make it the focus and attract the strong men from other sects to come to our aid. As long as we don't attack the Shenxiao Sect, no matter how the battle goes, our army can be calm and take it easy. We can control whether to fight or retreat."
Although the Tianyu Sect is the second largest sect on the sea, it is far inferior to the Shenxiao Sect.
Shenxiao Sect, Ling Chengtian has no confidence.
It will be easy to defeat Tianyu Sect.
Moreover, this is also an opportunity to weaken the strength of the various sects at sea.
Ling Chengtian only wanted to start a war and did not intend to destroy the sect directly.
If they can't even protect themselves, there won't be enough support for the Western Territory.
Of course, this is also because Daxia conquered the various Hu tribes in the north and was able to mobilize too many strong soldiers and warriors, otherwise it would not have been possible.
This coincides with his idea.
"Nanling barbarians, I can also lead the southern army to destroy the barbarians' gathering place and sweep across. I can also strike at the monsters in Nanling and deal with them."
Mu Chuan spoke.
"Let's do it according to this plan. Duke Yang will continue to be in charge of the preparations for the Western Expedition. Don't be in a hurry. There is still a long time to do it. As for the East China Sea and Nanling, go and start the war. There is no need to worry about their counterattack. I still have a backup plan."
"Of course, I know there are still some demon kings in Nanling. It would be better if we could subdue some of them or some big demons."
The backup plan Chu Feng was talking about was Wei Qing.
The three dukes nodded.
I have seen your majesty's methods and you can call him a wise and powerful emperor.
Ling Chengtian said with emotion: "If the four territories are unified and Daxia is prosperous, our country can explore the world outside Daxia. This is not only the wish of this minister, but also the wish of Taizu."
"There will be a day like this."
Chu Feng said.
Next, Chu Feng continued to finalize the details with them.
After a long discussion, they decided to attack the East China Sea and Nanling Mountains.
The three dukes wanted to return to the defense line immediately.
But Chu Feng smiled and said, "It's not easy for the three dukes to come back once. Just stay in the capital for a few more days. I want to hold a banquet, go see the Xuanshan Chongding, and comprehend the law of reincarnation."
They nodded.
After all, defense is not that urgent.
Ling Chengtian and Yang Yun left the Military and Political Hall first, leaving only Mu Chuan.
Mu Chuan wanted to leave, but Chu Feng stopped him and said with a smile, "There are no outsiders here now. According to seniority, Duke Mu is also my uncle."
In Taizu's heart, although Mu Chuan was an adopted son, his status was like that of a biological son.
If people with different surnames were not allowed to be crowned kings, Mu Chuan could also be crowned king.
However, if Mu Chuan passes away one day, he will definitely be posthumously named king.
And Mu Chuan is too loyal.
In particular, he has a very good relationship with the prince.
"There is a difference between the monarch and his subjects. It does not matter what generation you have. In front of your majesty, the subjects are the subjects and the monarch is the monarch."
Mu Chuan didn't dare put himself in the position of his uncle.
"Come with me to the Xiaoling Mausoleum tomorrow and burn incense for Grandpa Huang and father."
Chu Feng said softly.
"Grandmaster, Prince!"
Mu Chuan was shocked.
His face was filled with grief.
He regarded Taizu as his father and the crown prince as his elder brother.
The two died one after another, and for the sake of stability on the empire's borders, he was unable to return to the capital to see them off for the last time.
This time, His Majesty summoned him to the capital not only to discuss military affairs, but also to fulfill his regret.
"Thank you..." Mu Chuan said softly.
Xiaoling Mausoleum of Great Xia is the final resting place of Taizu of Great Xia.
Not only Taizu is buried in the Xiaoling Mausoleum, but also the crown prince and the empress.
This time when Chu Feng went to the Xiaoling Mausoleum, he did not make a big fanfare. He just made simple arrangements and took Mu Chuan with him.
According to seniority.
Mu Chuan first went to the tablet of Taizu to offer sacrifices.
Then go to the Queen.
Finally, he went to the prince.
"Prince. Big Brother"
Mu Chuan looked at the prince's spirit tablet and said, "Don't worry, Daxia is very stable now. His Majesty is wise and all the Hu tribes have been annihilated. Daxia will soon launch a war against the western border and unify the world. And you don't need to worry, brother. His Majesty is in control of everything. As the Holy Lord of Daxia, he will make Daxia a glorious country!"
He is respectful.
If Daxia didn't need him, he would have wanted to follow the Crown Prince and Taizu.
"Your Majesty, we can go back now."
Muchuan said.
If it weren't for the heavy burden he was carrying, Mu Chuan could have given up his own wealth and glory and spent the rest of his life guarding the Xiaoling Mausoleum.
"Although the Emperor is gone, his greatest wish is for Great Xia to flourish. As long as the Emperor can see Great Xia flourish, then using Great Xia as an enemy will be the best sacrifice!"
Chu Feng left Xiaoling Mausoleum.
The next few days.
The three dukes left the capital one after another.
Preparations are also being made for advance operations against the Nanling Mountains and the East China Sea.
Even Duan Qianqiu knew about this plan and agreed with it.
He maintained a high-pressure policy against enemies in the three borders, continuing the weakening and suppression during the Taizu period, and preparing a killing move against the western border.
Your Majesty is wise.
Duan Qianqiu also felt more and more relieved.
With such a heroic ruler, Daxia has a promising future.
No matter how indifferent Duan Qianqiu was to fame and fortune, he still wanted to see the day when Daxia would sweep away all enemies and unify the world.
But he was helpless.
I am afraid that I will not be able to return to Qianqiu Mountain to live in seclusion in the future.
He can only be buried in Qianqiu Mountain after his death.
But he wanted to see the country prosper more than himself.
The annihilation of the various northern barbarians also made Duan Qianqiu admire him very much.
He is also looking forward to the future of Daxia.
And three months later.
The preliminary battle in the East China Sea has not yet been launched.
But the battle in Nanling has already broken out.
The Southern Army, led by Mu Chuan, marched into the Nanling Mountains in large numbers.
This time, a large number of strong men were drawn from the country and sent to Nanling.
The barbarians were terrified. Even with the leadership of the barbarian leader, they did not dare to launch a direct resistance against the Daxia people who were as fierce as tigers and wolves.
Battle report from the front line: the barbarians broke up into small groups and hid in many mountains.
The birds and beasts were frightened.
This time, the purpose is not only to intimidate the barbarians, but also to intimidate the monsters in Nanling.
Many demon beast tribes passively launched a beast tide.
Some of the big monsters were even captured directly by Daxia.
"Your Majesty, the battle of Nanling has begun. The barbarians have been broken up into small groups. Although Duke Mu has killed some barbarians, the barbarians have dispersed and the results have been minimal. In addition, there are still horrible poisonous miasma areas in some areas of Nanling!"
Several ministers reported the battle.
The poisonous miasma in Nanling is not an ordinary poisonous miasma.
Some are so terrifying that they can even corrode the heavenly realm.
"The Nanling Mountains are indeed troublesome. They used the mountains, poisonous miasma, and monsters to fight against my Great Xia army. However, Duke Mu's battle has achieved his goal. We should continue to send more troops to the Nanling Mountains."
Chu Feng said.
"This time, Duke Mu captured a large number of Nanling monsters, some of which can be used to breed war beasts."
The Minister of War reported this.
Some of these monsters are suitable as cavalry corps.
Some are adapted to the Nanling terrain and can be used in mountain warfare.
"In addition, some powerful demons were captured."
"If you can subdue the great demon, you can control its soul. If it resists, you can kill it directly."
Chu Feng issued an order: "This action against Nanling is only for the barbarians. There is another purpose. I know that there are five powerful demon kings in Nanling. It would be best if we could capture one or two demon kings and use them for Daxia. Then, the demon kings can command some demons."
The ministers nodded.
The five demon kings are the leaders of the demons in Nanling today, and they control a large number of demon beasts.
"In the past, when we dealt with the Nanling barbarians, we rarely attacked the monsters on a large scale unless they provoked us. This move would also anger the monsters and trigger a beast tide."
Duan Qianqiu said.
"Before we wiped out the barbarians, we were worried that the demon kings would start a beast tide. However, we don't have that worry now. If we launch a war of genocide against the barbarians in the future, these demon kings will not behave themselves. We might as well weaken their strength now."
Chu Feng said: "Those who can be used will be suppressed, and those who cannot be used will be killed directly."
The demon king is also wise and knows that a strong Da Xia will not be good for them.
If the barbarians are destroyed, they will also suffer.
At the same time, Chu Feng's courage to act so recklessly also came from his confidence in his strength.
He had calculated correctly that the enemies in the third realm could only defend themselves but had no ability to fight back.
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity cannot be missed.
(End of this chapter)