It was midsummer, and the scorching sun was raging on the land of Daliang. At noon, almost no one dared to go out to challenge the sun. Everyone hid at home and was greedy for coolness. The cicadas were whispering to sing with their strength, not caring about people's disgust, even the Linzhi Temple in the Mingyuan Palace of the Daliang Imperial City was no exception.

"That night, the enemy's small forces lured our army out of the city and set up an ambush in the dark. Our army was defeated by a trap and planned to withdraw. However, the enemy killed four times and our army was wiped out. The Xiliang army took the opportunity to attack the outer city. Although our army fought to the death, it finally retreated to the inner city because of the defeat. All the people in the city fled. In order to leave a way for the people to survive, the governor opened the opposite city gate, but unexpectedly fell into the trap again. The enemy rushed into the city from both sides. The last general led the soldiers to fight bloody battles with the governor, and finally......"

"What happened in the end?" Emperor Liang's voice came into the eunuch's ears coldly, and immediately turned the original heat into falling into an ice cave.

"Finally...... Finally," the eunuch quietly raised his eyes to look at Chen Qianji standing beside him. Lord Shen nodded slightly. Then the eunuch then finished reading the battle report with one go. "In the end, Yancheng fell."

After reading this battle report, the eunuch was so scared that he immediately knelt on the ground, buried his head deeply in the ground and trembled all over. Like the eunuch, the ministers present were also sweating coldly. Anyone with a little common sense knew the importance of Yancheng's strategic location.

Yancheng is a city adjacent to Xue State. It is also a military center just west of the capital. It was originally established as the western gate of the capital of Daliang State to resist foreign invasions. Yancheng has never entered the eyes of the ministers. The reason is that Yancheng is adjacent to Xue State, and Xue State is a small country sandwiched between Daliang and Xia Tang. Although the area is small, Xue State's surrender is very important, and it tends to gain geographical advantage on either side. Although Xue State has never publicly stated, it is secretly close to Daliang, and the relationship between the two countries has always been good. Xue State has acted as a buffer zone for two major disputes. For many years, Xue State has not had any accidents until three days ago.

Three days ago, without any warning, the Xiliang army actually appeared in Xue State and directly attacked Yancheng through Xue State's Avenue. In a day of battle, it quickly occupied Yancheng and became a major disaster that directly threatened the capital.

"According to the scout's reward, the fog in Yancheng received a distress signal from Xue State before the fog had dissipated that morning. Due to the diplomatic relations between the two countries, the wardens immediately sent the vanguard to investigate the Qing Dynasty's battle situation. The reward was that the Xiliang army was attacking Xue State. The Yancheng wardens did nothing wrong. On the one hand, he sent people to the capital to inform the capital, and on the other hand, he sent troops to rescue. Unfortunately, they were trapped in the end. The army had gone but never returned. In just half a day, the Xiliang army invaded the city of Yancheng, and the subsequent events were as stated in the battle report."

Pei Zhenghao finished speaking and Xuan Shaoning immediately heard the trick. "Commander, how can Xue Guo's position not be mentioned for the time being. Even if they disobey the situation, the one who appears in Yancheng should not be the Xiliang army?"

"That's right!" Pei Zhenghao was quite satisfied with Xuan Shaoning. "This is the key to this matter. Xiliang appeared in Xue Kingdom and went down to Tang without any movement. Isn't this the place without silver?

"These two countries have joined forces before

When we dealt with us, we turned against each other again. This time, Xia Tang, who had suffered a loss, actually allowed Xiliang to make trouble at his doorstep. "It was Zhang Hanshan who spoke.

"The only explanation is that for the sake of interests, the two countries joined forces again." Shi Gong Zhengyuan analyzed: "The Tang Navy was wiped out, and the remaining Wu army was also severely damaged by us. Now it has become a turtle in the jar. If you want to solve the current problem, you can only use it to others. Xue Guo and Xiliang are the best helpers."

"No matter what kind of agreement has been reached between Xiliang and Xia Tang and Xue Kingdom, we cannot sit idly by the dangers of the capital at the moment!" Xuan Shaoning expressed his opinion clearly, "It is also an opportunity for us!"

"A chance to completely wipe out the Imperial Army!" Yan said as expected.

"This is our only chance at the moment." Xu Henian stood up and said in a high voice: "Master, Xue Guo has obviously made a deal with Xiliang and Xia Tang. Now the three countries have joined forces to deal with us. Half of the city in the Central Plains is still in the hands of the Mahjong Army, and the remaining half is in the hands of the rebels. If an enemy appears again in the direction of Yancheng, the capital may not be lucky twice!"

Xu Henian's words were true and very unpleasant. Not to mention Emperor Liang, even the ministers present felt that his words were slapping them in the face. Many ministers bowed their heads and said nothing, but Ke Ran couldn't help it. He stepped out and opposed: "Your Majesty, I don't agree with Lord Xu's view!"

"Mr. Xu hasn't said anything yet, why do you say you don't agree?" Cai Quan stared at Yan Keran with his eyes curled up, and his face was covered with gray with a smile.

"Mr. Xu's intention is self-evident. I believe Cai Xiang must have known it. Why did he pretend to be confused when he understands it? Daliang has been in war for years and can still maintain his family and country. It is not the only one who rely on those soldiers who fought bloody battles!"

"Emperor!" Shen Qianji directly interrupted Yan Keran and advised Emperor Liang: "For the sake of this plan, we must deal with Yancheng first. We recommend that we send the God Killing Cavalry to go."

"Mr. Shen is such a bad word!" This time, Cai Yan stood up. His confident look was disgusting. "Report to the emperor, if you fight blindly, it would be a situation where Daliang is surrounded by enemies. Can Lord Shen, Daliang support the battle on both sides at this time?" Before Shen Qianji responded, Cai Yan continued: "Faced with the situation in Yancheng, I believe it is appropriate to be in harmony but not to fight."

"Tanhe? Do you tell me how to do it?" asked Emperor Liang.

"The State of Xue is a buffer zone between the Xia Tang and Daliang. There is only one possibility that the Xiliang army can appear, that is, the acquiescence of Xia Tang. Why did they acquiescence? It was not because the army of Daliang defeated the navy in one fell swoop, which made Xia Tang frightened. They wanted to rescue the Yumo Army trapped in the Central Plains, but the only one who could ask for help was Xiliang." Cai Yan said louder and louder, "I think Xia Tang actually wanted to make peace, but the great country naturally could not put down its posture easily, so he came up with such a farce."

"Farce?" Yan Keran's eyes could make Cai Yan lose all his body, "The bloody battle in Yancheng, those soldiers sacrificed their lives for the country but were called a farce by you! You can make a big fuss in this hall all rely on the nameless soldiers.

The front line sacrificed their heads and blood, but you said they were just farces? From my perspective, you are the biggest farce in my Daliang court!”

"You!" Cai Yan's face turned red after being criticized.

"Ke Ran!" Chen Qianji called his name anxiously, stood in front of him and bowed to Cai Quan, then turned to Emperor Liang and knelt down: "Your Majesty also considers that the prince consort is dedicated to his family and country!"

Yan Keran, who was inspired by blood, knew in his heart that Chen Qianji was protecting himself, but unfortunately he could not indulge Cai Yan and others in this time, so he stood up and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I am a soldier, and I can't stand the contempt and insult others towards the soldiers! I absolutely do not agree with making peace with the enemy. I am willing to lead the army to Yancheng personally. Even if I am torn to pieces, I must show the spirit of Daliang soldiers!"

"You are my Daliang's son-in-law, you are Yunxuan's husband. If you die in battle, how do you let me face the people of the world and how do you face Yunxuan?" Compared to Yan Keran, Emperor Liang still had a cold attitude and spoke slowly, but his dissatisfaction with Yan Keran was revealed in his words. "There are naturally troops in the battle. It's not time for me, Daliang, to need the son-in-law to go to the battlefield in person."

After Emperor Liang finished speaking, he glanced at Yan Keran, and Chen Qianji also gave Yan Keran the same look. Their intentions Keran understood that he had naturally learned some ability to observe words and expressions for so many years in the officialdom. However, at this point, he was really unwilling to surrender to Cai Yan and others and even more unwilling to apologize. He was not wrong at all. Why was he wrong to speak justice to the soldiers of the empire?

Cai Quan was a little satisfied. He looked at his son with appreciation and said, "Reporting to the emperor, the prince consort is also worried about the world. He cares about the soldiers on the front line and is also concerned about the suffering of the people. It is also my blessing to have such a prince consort."

Emperor Liang was quite satisfied with the generosity that Cai Quan showed at this time, and then stopped looking at Yan Keran, asking Cai Quan: "Does Cai Xiang agree with the peace talk?"

It was natural! Cai Quan cleared his throat and said, "Emperor, no one can know the national power of Daliang better than the emperor. We have won and lost all the battles in succession. It has severely damaged foreign enemies and caused great losses to the army of our country. It can be said that killing one thousand enemies will damage eight hundred by themselves. Emperor, the current Divine Killing Tuqi and Guangyuan Army are the last military strength to defend the imperial city. If we send it out again, who should we leave this imperial city to defend? If the imperial city is lost, what should Daliang?"

Cai Quan said too hard and couldn't help but bent down and started coughing. Cai Yan hurriedly stepped forward to support Yan Keran. Cai Yan proudly glanced at Yan Keran. Yan Keran was about to refute, but someone grabbed his arm, and Chen Qianji was also anxious. He knew that he could no longer stop Yan Keran with his eyes.

"emperor!"

When Yan Keran spoke, Chen Qianji really wanted to go up and block his mouth and slapped him twice.

Emperor Liang said, "I have decided to discuss peace with Tang as what Cai Xiang said! The peace talks are fully handed over to Cai Quan, and it is still a matter of hard work for the situation in Daliang."

"The old minister should do his best and devote himself to his life until he dies!" Cai Quan trembled and tapped the white head like pounding garlic.
Chapter completed!