Chaos of the Three Kingdoms Summons

Chapter 2730 The New Mongol Emperor Leads a Campaign

Kublai Khan, dressed in a plain robe and wearing a gold belt symbolizing imperial power, sat on the huge wolf-skin chair that Temujin had once sat on, trying his best to maintain a calm demeanor.

"Read!"

His voice was not loud, but his cold tone made the Kheshig soldiers standing in the tent subconsciously tense up.

"...By the Eternal Heaven above, Your Majesty, please forgive us! The enemy Meng Tian of Jin has invaded with a large army while our nation is mourning the late Emperor Taizu!"

"...General Shi Tian'an died a heroic death in battle, and the Han people, Qiang and Hu people in the city have revolted! Your humble servant, Esen, hastily reports this with tears in his eyes, and earnestly requests Your Majesty to send reinforcements immediately!"

Esen's report, although some content was erased and some private remarks were added.

However, it also roughly explains the current situation in Liangzhou, especially the request for Kublai Khan to send reinforcements as soon as possible.

"boom!"

A gold cup inlaid with jewels was smashed to the ground, the sound of it shattering particularly jarring in the deathly silent tent.

"Trash! A bunch of trash!"

Kublai Khan stood up abruptly, his chest heaving violently, his voice slightly distorted by extreme anger and a hint of barely perceptible fear.

"Your father's body is barely cold, and you've already lost this strategic location in Liangzhou?"

"With the fall of Wuwei, the Hexi Corridor will be cut in half! What will happen to the Western Regions? What will happen to the foundation laid by my grandfather's western expedition?"

His gaze swept across the kings, nobles, and generals standing solemnly beneath his tent, as sharp as a knife.

This period was the most crucial time for Kublai Khan!
If he could, he definitely wouldn't want to fight during this period.

However, since the enemy had already attacked, he had no choice but to fight back.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger! Li Xiang, that scoundrel, took advantage of the national mourning to launch a sneak attack; his actions are despicable!"

"Although General Shi was defeated, the foundation of the four western prefectures of Liangzhou is still intact, and the western prefecture is still under the control of our Great Yuan."

"The most urgent task is to quickly dispatch elite cavalry to reinforce us. With our combined efforts from within and without, we will surely annihilate the Jin army in the four prefectures of Liangxi!" Yelü Chucai, who had always been on Kublai Khan's side, spoke first.

"Sending reinforcements? Prime Minister Yelü General makes it sound so easy!"

Wei Shu, a former general who had surrendered to the Jin army, stepped forward, his voice sharp.

"From Longting to Wuwei, it's a distance of ten thousand miles! By the time our reinforcements arrive, Wuwei's bones will be cold!"

"Even if we manage to reach them, our men and horses will be exhausted. How can we possibly fight against the Jin army, who are well-rested and holding strongholds in the city?"

"This is clearly a case of Esen's poor defense, falling into the Jin people's trap! He has squandered a great opportunity and lost a brave warrior like General Shi!"

Wei Shu's words seemed to be a rebuttal to Yelü Chucai.

In reality, it was a satire of the incompetence of the Mongol nobles, represented by Esen.

After all, Esen was the primary person in charge of the Yuan Dynasty in Liangzhou. If something went wrong, he would naturally be the one primarily responsible.

Initially, the defense of Liangzhou was intended to be handled by Shi Tianze and Wei Shu, with some emerging Mongol generals assisting them.

However, this position was ultimately taken over by the Mongol nobles.

Wei Shu also harbored some resentment towards this.

"Ha! Jin people! Jin army!"

"General Wei, have you forgotten the past so quickly?" a Yuan Mongol nobleman said sarcastically. He was none other than Kublai Khan, one of the earliest meritorious officials of the Yuan Mongol Empire.

"presumptuous!"

"I have long said that since the seeds of the South have drifted to my grasslands, they will bloom into flowers of my North!"

"General Wei has made outstanding contributions since joining our Great Yuan Dynasty. Who among you can deny that? Who dares to deny that?"

"Furthermore, General Wei has already been registered as a Yuan citizen, so he is a Yuan citizen and no longer a Jin citizen!"

"Kublai, your words are outrageous!" Kublai Khan reprimanded Wei Shu before Wei Shu could react.

Kublai Khan clearly understood that if he wanted to march south, capture the emperor, and seize the prosperous lands of the south, he would need the help of the Han people. And if he were to actually conquer Han territory, he would need to absorb their strength even more.

Therefore, he would not allow such things that could undermine unity to be said.

He was aware of the conflicts among his subordinates, and at the same time, he used these conflicts to firmly consolidate his rule, ensuring that the Han Chinese and Western Region factions could only unite around him.

However, this conflict must be kept within a certain range, so as not to cause some people to become disloyal.

“Khubilai, Your Majesty is right, what you just said was inappropriate!” Jebe, who was also among the earliest meritorious officials, also stepped forward.

Compared to Kublai Khan, he was also able to see the value of this group of people from the Central Plains.

It can be said that none of the Central Plains people who made it to the top in the Yuan Dynasty were given it their all; they were all talented individuals.

It's understandable that people have conflicting interests and engage in struggles.

Which power doesn't have factions? It's completely harmonious!

However, Jebe also believed that these conflicts of interest should not lead to internal discord and damage the overall interests of the Yuan Dynasty.

"However, the Jin Dynasty's decision to wage war on three fronts is truly arrogant!"

"Your Majesty, our dynasty should go all out to annihilate Meng Tian's army in Liangzhou, and even trample Siyong!" Jebe declared emphatically.

The preceding text is Jebe expressing his attitude towards Kublai Khan's actions.

The second half of the sentence is to casually mention the matter of Kublai Khan's arrival, and then say some polite words to boost morale.

After all, while the other side was fighting on three fronts, the Yuan Mongols were also fighting on two fronts.

Moreover, the eastern front of the enemy's third front, even if it's not over yet, is almost over.

In this respect, they have absolutely no advantage.

The logistical support capabilities and endurance of the enemy were incomparable to those of agrarian civilizations.

All he did was express his attitude towards fighting.

“Your Majesty, the most urgent task is to reclaim the lost territory to comfort the spirit of the late Emperor and deter the villains from all directions,” Murong Chui also stepped forward.

Although they were also integrated into the Mongol conquest, they were among the earliest in that period.

In addition, the unique culture of the grasslands makes it an integral part of the Mongolian people.

He was, in fact, a typical representative of the nobility of the Yuan Dynasty.

However, he also believes that conflicts of interest do not mean one should say whatever comes to mind.

In fact, most of the Yuan Mongol nobles were quite restrained.

However, sometimes, you just can't stop a few reckless people from emerging.

"The loss of Guzang is a great disgrace! But the eagle of the Eternal Heaven will not have its wings broken by a temporary snowstorm!"

"By imperial decree, immediately send an urgent message via 800 li (approximately 400 kilometers) to order the garrison commanders of Zhangye and Jiuquan to consolidate their forces and defend the cities to the death!"

"At the same time, send out all scouts to harass the Jin army's supply lines and delay their subsequent actions at all costs! Tell them that reinforcements are on their way, and anyone who dares to abandon the city will have their entire clan executed!"

"Furthermore, I hereby announce to all tribes that I will personally lead a large army to avenge my father and reclaim every inch of land belonging to the Great Mongol Empire!"

"This battle concerns the fate of the nation and the glory of the founding emperor! Victory will bring eternal praise; defeat,"

Kublai Khan's eyes turned icy as he swept them over everyone. "Then even the Eternal Heaven will not forgive the cowards! All tribes, immediately assemble your troops and provisions, without fail!"

During the transition of power, he, the new emperor, had not yet fully secured his position.

Therefore, this battle was of great significance to Kublai Khan.

Military setbacks could very well lead to a political crisis.

Therefore, he has a reason not to lose this battle.

Therefore, he must personally lead the army! He must win this battle at all costs!