Chapter 102: The war is temporarily suspended, and the battle is changed to the ring battle
After discovering that Anyue and Qianguo were too motivated to tackle this tough problem, Xuguo changed its strategy.
Xuguo was unwilling to put all his efforts into these two small countries.
The price paid now has made Xuguo feel a little painful.
The wealth plundered could slowly strengthen the country's strength in the future, but this battle directly destroyed 100,000 mature troops!
For Anyue and Qianguo, Xuguo is the most powerful country nearby.
But for the Xu Kingdom, it also has its own targets to fear.
Therefore, Xuguo began to call for a change in the way of war.
In fact, Anyue and Qianguo were almost running out of troops and couldn't hold on for much longer.
The Xu Kingdom proposed that both sides send out their best fighters to duel.
The winner stays forever, and the losers take turns challenging each other until there is no one left to fight.
Ordinary people who practice martial arts, people who practice Taoism, and even some strange people, demons and monsters, as long as they obey the rules, can go on stage to duel.
This condition was personally stamped by the Emperor of Xu.
To show its sincerity, the Xu State withdrew its troops twenty miles and was the first to give up the border land of the Qian State.
The Xu Kingdom was well aware of the fact that there were few talented people in the Qian Kingdom, so it wanted to attack the enemy's weaknesses.
Of course Qian Guo was unwilling to agree.
But Xuguo directly threatened: If you don’t want to duel, then keep fighting!
At worst, my Xu country will weaken by one point, and we will defeat you and destroy your country and your family!
Qian Guo and Anyue were in a dilemma.
Most of the martial arts masters among the Qian people have gone to the battlefield, and some have even died in battle.
Not to mention the masters in the army, the country of Qian can't even muster an army of 100,000 now. If they don't fight head-on, they still want to keep this little bit of resources.
An Yuefang also had a headache.
There aren't any extraordinary people in Anyue.
Could it be possible that we should invite that Master Zhang in white to come and challenge us?
These thieves of Xu country are greedy and cruel, they are just wolves and dogs.
Should we ask Master Zhang to fight against these greedy wolves and dogs?
Mr. Zhang is a man of high moral character and respect, we cannot humiliate him like this!
As for the 'cloud monster'...
While Anyue and Qianguo were discussing, Xuguo released the news again.
In this duel, if Xu Kingdom wins, Anyue and Qian Kingdom only need to offer tens of thousands of gold and hand over ten thousand pieces of fine cloth.
The Xu Kingdom retreated, and without attack for ten years, the foundation of the Qian Kingdom would not be destroyed for a hundred years.
If Xuguo loses, Xuguo is willing to withdraw and will not invade for the next twenty years! No more wars will be started within a hundred years!
The two countries of An and Qian gnashed their teeth.
This is an extremely overbearing attitude.
If you win, you are asked to hand over your money and property; if you lose, you just pat your butt and go home.
Anyway, two years ago, most of Qian Country had been robbed by them, and most of the property had been sent back to Xu Country. In the next battle, whether it wins or loses, Xu Country will not lose!
However, even though they knew Xu Guo's hateful intentions, An Qian and his party had no choice but to accept it.
Today, out of Anyue's 200,000 troops, only less than 70,000 remain; the entire country of Qian cannot muster an army of 100,000.
They have already fought to the point of suffering heavy casualties, reaching the lowest acceptable level.
It is a good thing to have high morale, but if you lose your morale, you will be doomed to failure.
The soldiers had long discovered that there were not many reinforcements behind them, and their morale was already declining.
Perhaps, Xuguo also saw the general bottom line of Anqian and asked to change the way of fighting.
The Xu Kingdom wanted to win more easily rather than fighting to the death with two desperate beasts.
Xuguo gave Anqian and his party one month to consider.
Everyone was resting and recuperating, and at the same time the matter was being discussed internally.
In fact, An Yue and Qian Guo also prefer the form of a ring duel.
This way, the country's strength will not be depleted in one battle!
Ji Lin stood in Anyue's tent.
"Hasn't the elder brother been found yet?"
His brows were furrowed and his eyes were bloodshot.
Inside the tent, the remaining generals were silent for a while.
There were once many generals in the army, but now there are only seven or eight left.
"No trace of the eldest prince has been found."
"But......"
Ji Lin frowned: "Speak quickly."
A certain veteran lowered his eyebrows and sighed:
"We found the bodies of the soldiers led by the eldest prince. They all died heroically."
Ji Lin's body shook slightly.
"Has there been any information sent back from Father?"
Ji Lin has not yet reported the news of Ji Xiu's disappearance.
He couldn't believe how sad his father would be when he found out.
Half a month ago, a carrier pigeon had brought back to Anyue the news that Xu Country wanted to change the way of war.
The old general stared in the direction of the Xu Kingdom army outside the tent.
"The journey is long, and the carrier pigeons need to stop several times to fly back. Your Majesty may have just received the news."
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An Yue.
In the palace.
Emperor Anyue summoned all his ministers and invited Li Yuan and others.
"What do you think about this?"
Emperor Anyue had a serious and calm expression.
Although the war was going badly and the situation was not good, the deep aura emanating from him made the ministers feel slightly relieved.
The ministers discussed the matter.
A few seats were added to the sides of the emperor's throne.
Li Yuan and others sat in their seats and listened.
Zhang Tiansheng didn't want to sit down, so he stood behind Emperor Anyue's throne, admiring the murals and carvings in the palace.
After a long time, the ministers discussed and came to a conclusion.
"Your Majesty, the method of fighting in the ring may seem easy, but it is also a plan to destroy the heart of the Xu Kingdom."
Emperor Anyue remained motionless:
"go on."
The minister bowed again and continued:
"I believe this is a plan to end the Xu Kingdom's dynasty!"
"The thieves of Xu country want to kill all the martial arts masters, rare people and other rare groups in the two countries before retreating, so that the two countries will have no talents to use for a period of time in the future!"
Emperor Anyue nodded gently:
"The Xu Kingdom is powerful and has always acted in an extreme way, so it is inevitable that it secretly raises some strange people, even evil demons and monsters."
"This confrontation is a sure loss for us."
"But the army suffered heavy casualties, and the remaining soldiers are exhausted and tired. It is indeed difficult for them to fight again."
Emperor Anyue's intention was to accept this arena battle.
"I wonder if you guys are willing to lend a helping hand to An Yue?"
Emperor Anyue changed the subject and looked at Li Yuan.
Li Yuan exuded a gentle aura, and he already understood something.
But he still said slowly:
"You know I can't help."
Emperor Anyue had a calm expression, but his eyes gleamed with brilliance.
"You are a god, so you should follow the rules of gods and immortals."
"As long as...these two can help, An Yue will have a chance to win."
Emperor Anyue pointed to the side of Li Yuan.
Zheng Tai Biao and Li Xiaoan were arm wrestling when they suddenly felt someone's eyes were looking at them.
"what?"
There was a look of confusion on Zheng Tai Biao's delicate little face.
Li Xiaoan also scratched his head with his other hand: "What's wrong, Lord Li Yuan?"
It seems these two didn't listen at all.
Li Yuan spread his arms and said:
"Nothing, just asking you two to help me with a fight."
Zheng Tai Biao looked disdainful:
"fight?"
"You're looking for me for such a small matter? Who am I? I've practiced for thousands of years and survived the thunder tribulation..."
"Oh, right."
"It's the kind that can earn the merits and incense of the people of Anyue."
Li Yuan added.
Shota Biao opened his mouth slightly, his eyes lit up, and shone brightly, like a hundreds-watt light bulb!
"really!"
It was originally arm wrestling with Li Xiaoan, and was holding back.
In excitement, he threw Li Xiaoan out.
Li Xiaoan flew upside down in the air again: ???
All the ministers looked over and looked at Shota Biao, looking at its delicate body and cute little face.
I also thought of the terrifying black tiger I had seen before, which was a hundred meters tall, ferocious and evil, and whose roar could shake the mountains and forests.
I felt relieved immediately.
As for Li Xiaoan, he is still a child in the process of hard training and can only be regarded as a pendant.
But if this guy is willing to take action, then the ring battle...
Steady, steady...
Li Yuan looked at Emperor Anyue:
"When someone plays tricks on you, you just give them a dimensional attack, right..."
Who is Biao?
Don't be fooled by the fact that it looks like a little boy, running around all day, acting as a "Lei Feng" everywhere, and looking very cute.
What is its essence?
That is a giant monster that is thousands of years old, extremely powerful, and a monster that has been 'legalized' by its merits!
What does 'legalization' mean?
On behalf of the monks in the world, most of the orthodox methods of exorcising demons and monsters are ineffective against it!