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Chapter 380 The Dry Underground River

The collapsed cavalry has completely lost its organization, and the coalition forces of the Fourth Wasteland are fleeing in all directions.

A few days ago, they played against the Yunshang County Thousand Team from the east out of the sand sea several times, and they never got a cheap one.

The cavalry of the Wilderness Division [-] is several orders of magnitude inferior to the Northern Cavalry in terms of combat skills, combat organization and combat toughness.

In addition, the idea of ​​preserving strength among the four divisions was at work, which led to the coalition forces in their early 1000s not being able to defeat Geng Liang's [-] men.Of course, this is also related to the fact that Geng Liang is one of the troops in Yunshang County that is equipped with Yungang weapons first.

Geng Liang's thousand-man team has all been equipped with stamped upper body armor, and the sabers are all made of Yishui Yunsteel.

Although the four cavalry are superior to Geng Liang's in terms of combat skills, Geng Liang's stupid fighting style has brought the advantages of military equipment to the extreme.Often after the two armies intersect, the four cavalry who are better at cavalry battles fall to the ground, and the long swords of the four cavalry also fall to the ground at the same time. The battlefield is full of broken blades cut off by Yungang sabers.

Even if the soldiers were hit by four cavalry, it would only leave a shallow scratch on the steel plate on their chest.

In several battles, the one who caused the greatest damage to Geng Liang's tribe was often the most valiant spear-bearer among the four tribes.

It is a pity that in the face of the four-meter spear equipped by Geng Liangbu, after several battles, this kind of warrior has disappeared.

On this day, when Geng Liang led his troops to take the initiative to fight against the four coalition forces again, not long after the war started, Gao Deshu led thousands of cavalry to appear.

When the Mobahu battle flag, which was carried horizontally by a long pole, was thrown on the ground, King Suzhabu Khan was the first to lead his troops to leave the battlefield, followed by Taka Talin.The four coalition forces were only in the early [-]s, and the remaining Agmir and Baruch divisions quickly collapsed in the face of the two-sided attacks of the Yunshang County troops.

This collapse even spread to the Suzabu and Takatalin tribes who had just started fleeing.

After throwing down six or seven hundred corpses, the weakened four army horses fled back to the northern wilderness arguing with each other.Geng Liang and Gao Deshu completely controlled the ancient road leading to Qinguan.

After the road was opened, the envoy from Yunshang County followed the ancient road and entered Qinguan all the way to Chang'an.

When the envoys from Yunshang County arrived in Chang'an, it had just entered May.

During this period of time, due to the unfavorable situation of Dazheng in the north, the great dynasties will be one after another.

At the Grand Court Meeting on the fourth day of May, the court meeting once again fell into controversy over whether to fight the Beibei people.

Emperor Longde looked at Gu Zhe, the new chief assistant not far away, with some headaches. Since he became the chief assistant, this old minister of the former emperor has said less in a whole day than he used to say in an hour.

Although Liu Jiansheng is actually in charge of the cabinet now, Liu Jiansheng, who lacks governance achievements, has not yet been able to suppress the criticisms of various ministries in the DPRK.For example, Emperor Longde decided to fight the Beibei people this time, and most of the veterans in the court held different opinions.

However, the former Donggong Imperial Party, which was determined to forge ahead, was doing its best to promote it.

"The elite soldiers and horses of my dynasty have gathered in the Hedong and Yanbei areas for a long time. The armies have been fighting and fighting together for many years. In addition, there are still 700 million silver in the treasury. It is a good time to make a decision. Gentlemen, don't wait until It will be too late to discuss war when the morale of the army is war-weary and food and supplies are scarce.”

It is Dali Temple Qing Wang Jie who is talking about it.

After his grand speech, all the nods in the hall were middle-aged officials in their 30s, while the old officials over 50 all closed their eyes or showed disdain.

Liu Jiansheng stood beside Gu Zhe, watching the situation in the court, he couldn't help feeling a little anxious.

Most of the former emperor's veterans were prudent, and they would rather do nothing in the face of the Beibei people, and wanted to spend time with the Beibei people.

But Liu Jiansheng and Emperor Longde had their own considerations.

Emperor Longde has already set his sights on the country of Xilu in the south.Southern Wu, the biggest opponent among the Seven Kingdoms, has fallen into chaos and weakness, which has caused Xilu, who is alone in the southwest, to become isolated and helpless.If Dazheng can take advantage of Nanwu's weakness to take down Xilu and occupy Dazheng in the upper reaches of the river, he can attack Nanwu from both sides.

Controlling the affluent south, and then turning to the unification of the north, this is Liu Jiansheng's "Longzhong Dui" designed for Emperor Longde.

Therefore, both Emperor Longde and Liu Jiansheng wanted to end the battle in the north as soon as possible, and reinvest the energy of Zheng Guo in the south.

Therefore, the proposal of a decisive battle with the Beibei people was repeatedly brought up by the royal party for discussion at the court meeting.

Seeing that the officials below were still arguing endlessly, Emperor Longde could only look at Gu Zhe who had been keeping the door shut.

"Gu Qing, how do you view the war with the Beibei people?"

When Gu Zhe heard the emperor's direct roll call, he smiled wryly in his heart.

He opposed the proposal of a decisive battle with the Beibei people from the bottom of his heart, but he was also the chief assistant, and it was very taboo to compete with the new emperor.He has been pretending to be deaf and dumb, just to drag this issue down.

Facing the emperor's question, Gu Chiu was already prepared for a crooked building.

"Return to Your Majesty," Gu Chiu replied slowly, "Recently, the old minister has seen an official document reporting the victory of Yunshang County in the northwest. The battle has already been defeated. This is my Dazheng's first victory against the Beibei people, and your Majesty may order a reward to inspire people."

Hearing Gu Zuo and Gu Zuo talking about him, Wang Jie felt dissatisfied, he glanced at his confidant Yushi He Jing, and looked at each other.

He Jing understood, and immediately went out to play.

"My minister Zhang Xinzhi, the prefect of Yunshang County, falsely reported victory and military exploits. This is the so-called shame of a minister! If the court cannot correct it, and wait for the officials on the North Road to follow suit, it may be a disaster for the community! Please issue an order to strictly investigate For the matter of Yunshang County, Zhang Xinzhi should be questioned at Dali Temple to convict him."

As soon as He Jing came out, several other people came out for second.

"The battle report on the cloud shows neither results nor losses. I am afraid that the northern cavalry will be defeated by various ministries in Yunnan. Zhang Xinzhi's deceitful deception and covetous deeds should be questioned, and he should be punished with the heart of a police officer!"

Emperor Longde didn't make a sound, just glanced at Gu Zhe, and then looked at Liu Jiansheng again.

Liu Jiansheng nodded indifferently to Emperor Longde, and Emperor Longde had a bottom line in his heart.

"Zhang Xinzhi was originally a literati, but the first emperor valued him and entrusted him with an important town in the northwest. If he was really afraid of the enemy and could only write articles, even with the kindness of the first emperor, I would have to learn how Zhuge Kongming dealt with Ma Su and shed tears. Guilty!"

When Gu Zhe heard it, he knew that the emperor had something to say, Zhang Xinzhi was irrelevant, and the focus was all on the four words "fear the enemy like a tiger".

"Your Majesty~!" Gu Chiu is old and mature, so he will be manipulated like this, "Zhang Xin's literary talent and knowledge are not as good as that of an old minister. Looking at his management and accumulation of wealth, he is also a good talent in the world. The late emperor appointed him to the bitter cold in the Northwest. The ground is caressing the barren, and the intention is beyond the knowledge of the old minister. With this person's ability, it is absolutely impossible to leave such mistakes in the performance. Moreover, when the performance is reported, there is no word asking for credit. It should be this battle The various ministries in the north of Zhongyun provided a lot of assistance. The old minister secretly thought that Zhang Xinzhi's ability to caress the ministries in the north of Yunnan was probably not the intention of the late emperor. Now being able to bring the people back to Beibei is also a testament to his ability to caress. Without evidence, If you act, you will offend the border ministers, and it may not be the blessing of the country. It’s fine if you don’t report your merits, how can you still commit inexplicable crimes?”

After Gu Zhe said something, all the officials in the hall lowered their heads slightly, and even the few people who came out to participate in the performance of Zhang Zhe were a little uneasy.

The chief minister was too cunning, and mixed the insignificant Zhang Xinzhi with the Beibei, the generals, high-ranking officials, and princes of various countries, and they were commonly called border ministers, which made them, the main fighters, a little embarrassed.

Emperor Longde also has a bit of a bad face, what you said, Shoufu, makes sense!But what about my face?
As expected of Gu Liuli, Gu Zhe's next sentence made Emperor Longde step down.

"All the ministries in northern Yunnan were able to withdraw from Beibei. The veteran thought that the Waqiang people might use their strength in it. Therefore, the veteran suggested that an edict should be sent to Yunshang County to order Zhang Xinzhi to hook up with Waqiang to deter the western part of Beibei."

Emperor Longde couldn't help but glanced at Liu Jiansheng, and said in his heart: Sure enough, the ginger is still old and hot, and he can see the surrounding environment of the Beibei people from Zhang Xinzhi's non-painful and non-itchy memorial.

Let Zhang Xinzhi go to hook up with the Waqiang people, but it is also an exquisite game of leisure.

When Liu Jiansheng saw the emperor looking at him, he probably also saw the emperor's emotion.

He stepped out unhurriedly and agreed with Gu Zhe's opinion.

Before he officially takes over the cabinet, the appearance of harmony in the cabinet is very important.

Liu Jiansheng, who has extensive knowledge and strong records, is also an extraordinary person. After agreeing with Gu Zhe's opinion, he further put forward new suggestions.

"I remember that in the 12th year of Zhanghua, three small countries in the west, Qicheng, Fangdu, and Baibailuo, sent envoys to pay tribute. They were punished by officials for unfair transactions with others in Chang'an. Mu Ren actually killed the official at night to vent his anger, and then escaped from Chang'an. The leader among them was Kasijia, the prince of Qicheng Kingdom. The first emperor sent envoys all the way to inquire about the crime, but was killed by the king of Qicheng. Three years later, This matter was reported to Chang'an by merchants from the Western Regions. The first emperor was furious and listed the three kingdoms as unpardonable countries. Now that the Waqiang people are attacking Anmu, if Zhang Xinzhi does his best to help them in the name of this, one is to make friends with Waqiang, and the other is to Take this opportunity to publicize this matter to deter Beibei."

All the ministers in the hall nodded after hearing this.

But some people also asked: "Yunshang County is originally a barren land. In the past few years, there have been constant famines in the north. I don't know how many people died of starvation? Ask Zhang Xinzhi to help Waqiang, but I don't know if this council will not kill Zhang Xinzhi?"

Liu Jiansheng explained calmly.

"It's just a stone of rice, or a dozen or so horses. You can do your best. With the imperial court's letter of credence, I think that the Waqiang people will naturally choose to make friends with me, Dazheng."

Zhang Zhe didn't know that he was almost accused for no reason.

He is currently watching a businessman being interrogated.

An Amur businessman.

A few days ago, patrols caught a small caravan of merchants in the southern mountains. There were six horses, four people, and some goods from Anmu.

Zhang Zhe was very curious about how these Anmu people crossed hundreds of miles of mountains and appeared in the mountains of Yunshang County.

Chen Jiong recruited a few Anmu people from the slaves from the Western Regions to be translators. One was to translate the questions, and the other was to translate the characters carried by the merchants into Waqiang characters, and then Xu Jidao translated them into Central Plains characters.

When the businessman was questioned, his eyes kept rolling, obviously telling lies.When asked how he got across the mountains, he said that he was lost, and wandered around the mountains for several months.

"Drag him out, cut him off," Zhang Zhe casually pointed at the merchant's neck, and asked Xu Jidao to translate into Waqiang dialect, but did not ask the Anmu slave to translate.

"This guy understands Waqiang dialect at all! Moreover, he has only traveled in the mountains for twelve or thirteen days."

Zhang Zhe picked out a piece of paper from a stack of papers that had been translated into Chinese characters.

"According to the comparison of the calendars on both sides, you only put a new pair of horseshoes on your mount fourteen days ago. Don't you tell me that there is a blacksmith's shop in these mountains?"

Xu Jidao translated it coldly, and the businessman was really frightened.

Several soldiers immediately dragged the businessman outside, and the businessman was so frightened that he yelled, "Forgive me, I am willing to confess" in Waqiang dialect!
An hour later, Businessman Anmu's detailed statement was presented.

The Anmu businessman is called Abayi, and he is a native of Taoshan, a small country in Anmu.

Last year, the Baoli River, which flows through Taoshan and other ten countries, suddenly stopped flowing, and Abayi's small farm suffered a lot.Different from other people's indifference, Abai decided to go into the mountains to find out the reason.

After entering the mountain a few times, Abai found a big hole at the end of the original river in the mountain, which was a dry underground river.

Abayi led his servants and tried to advance several hundred meters, only to find that the underground channel was not completely closed, and there was sunlight leaking from the sky at almost every interval.

The original underground river turned into a one-step-wide stream. Abayi led people to explore all the way, and found some pottery fragments engraved with characters a few miles into the cave.

After repeated inquiries, he realized that the script was written in a distant eastern country (the Central Plains script).

That is, since then, the legendary oriental silk and porcelain have occupied Abai's entire mind.

He wanted to gamble on whether this underground river channel could lead to the mysterious east.

Abayi set off at the end of April and entered the underground channel with three of his most loyal servants without hesitation.

According to Abai's account, the river channel is very wide, and the narrowest part is ten feet wide, and there are cracks on the roof of every other section of the channel, allowing wind and sunlight to enter the channel.Even through the cracks on the roof of the cave, you can see the endless snow-capped peaks.

Relying on the fish, shrimp and water in the stream, they walked all the way for twelve days before they turned out of a cave near the inner lake in the mountain and arrived in Yunshang County.

This is a shortcut to the outback of Ammu!
Zhang Zhe's eyes were a little uncertain.

He and Abayi thought together that they could use this channel to conduct transactions with the Ammu countries, but once the news was revealed, it would also attract the Wakian army.

The Waqiang people will never let go of any opportunity to attack the hinterland of the Ammu kingdoms.

The brave explorer Abayi was secretly detained by Yunshang County.

Zhang Zhe asked Zhang Sanqi to lead 200 people to find the cave in the mountain, and then explored to the southwest along the dry underground river.He wants to control the exit of this river before the countries of Ammu discover it.

(End of this chapter)