Obtain the divine power at the beginning

Nun Yueshou said in a deep and serious tone: "Indeed, every master has a deep love for his disciples. The disciples are like the shadows of the masters, and so am I. You once sneaked into your brother's military camp secretly, and I have been secretly protecting you, fearing that there would be a fierce conflict or even a physical conflict between you and your brother.

Yu'er, you have a strong character, and your brother has a very rough temper, often glaring at you. I understand all of this. In any case, you are blood-related siblings, and you should discuss ways to solve the problem with a peaceful mind.

Fortunately, Lord Shi severely reprimanded your brother and hopes that he will not commit any illegal acts in the future."

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Nun Yueshou narrated the entire incident in detail and constantly gave Zhang Xianyu advice during the narration.

After she finished speaking, she let out a long sigh, as if expressing her inner helplessness and worry.

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That night, Shi Tianyu felt tears dripping gently on his face in his dream. These tears were exactly shed by the figure that Master Yueshou had witnessed.

At that time, that figure stood silently beside Shi Tianyu, staring at him silently.

In the lush forest, the forest was deep and dense, exuding a gloomy atmosphere. That night, Shi Tianyu and Zhang Xianyu leaned against the tree trunks, fell into a deep sleep, and lit a bonfire between them. The flames swayed in the wind, making bursts of crackling sounds.

At this moment, a martial arts master came flying over. Master Yueshou did not dare to act rashly because of his outstanding martial arts, and approached Shi Tianyu and Zhang Xianyu. She hid on the treetops and vaguely saw Shi Feiyang's figure in the past. She couldn't help but feel sad and tears fell involuntarily. However, she covered her mouth and nose tightly, not daring to make any sound, for fear of disturbing the master.

Nun Yueshou's decades of martial arts training are naturally extraordinary.

She once traveled side by side with Shi Feiyang and was once the world-famous female hero "Pretty Chang'e". Although her encounter with Shi Feiyang was accidental, if it were not for her high martial arts skills and pure heart, Shi Feiyang would not have allowed her to accompany him. Her martial arts must be extraordinary.

Even though more than twenty years have passed, she cannot say that her martial arts have reached their peak, but her skills are still far superior to those of the top martial arts masters.

Therefore, even though Shi Tianyu's martial arts skills were already quite high at this time, he still could not detect her existence. He only felt that all this was like a dream, and he was mesmerized by that teardrop.

Of course, it is also possible that Shi Tianyu was stunned or knocked unconscious by someone at that time.

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"Master! Woo woo woo!" Zhang Xianyu was deeply moved after hearing the affectionate and caring words of her teacher, Master Yueshou. She could no longer control her emotions and threw herself into Master Yueshou's arms again, her tears quickly soaking Master Yueshou's clothes.

"Child, the wind is rising and the weather is getting colder! We should go back." Nun Yueshou gently wiped away the tears from her face, tenderly took the hand of her beloved disciple Zhang Xianyu, and led her towards the nunnery.

The afterglow of the setting sun falls between the mountains, as red as blood, and the sunset glows brilliantly in the sky.

As the sun sets in the west, the hearts of the heartbroken people far away are filled with endless longing and sorrow.

Does Shi Tianyu know that many beautiful women in this world are silently concerned about his safety?
~

When Master Yueshou and Zhang Xianyu were about to return to the nunnery, they suddenly heard a rapid gasp and someone quickly climbed the mountain, shouting loudly: "Master, Miss Zhang, the situation is critical!" Upon hearing the voice, Master Yueshou and her disciple turned around and saw a rebel soldier running up the mountain breathlessly.

Zhang Xianyu recognized the soldier as Zhang Xianzhong's trusted guard and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Brother Ling, what happened?"

The guard named Ling burst into tears, beat his chest and stamped his feet, and angrily accused Shi Tianyu: "Miss Zhang, the evil Stone Demon sneaked into Xianyang City again under the pretext of saving common women, tricking the king to disperse the heavy troops, causing the evil woman named Wei to take advantage of the opportunity and invade and capture the city. Xianyang has been lost, and the king ordered me to tell the two of you to leave here quickly to avoid being slaughtered by the Stone Demon. Alas! The king's defeat is like a landslide, and he has been humiliated by the Stone Demon and has lost his reputation!"

"Why has it come to this?" Zhang Xianyu opened his mouth in astonishment and was unable to close it for a long time.

At this moment, her heart was torn as if by a knife, and she was in unbearable pain. She didn't know whether she was hurt by Shi Tianyu's deception or sad because of her brother's failure.

Zhang Xianyu's body was staggering, and tears of sadness quietly slid down her cheeks. She suddenly drew the sword from her waist and resolutely ran down the mountain to face the unknown fate.

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The guard named Ling respectfully bowed to Master Yueshou, clasped his hands together, then bowed and said goodbye in a firm tone: "Master, goodbye!" After saying that, he quickly drew the knife from his waist and left right after Zhang Xianyu.

Nun Yueshou witnessed this scene and couldn't help but exclaimed, "Yu'er!"

She touched the ground lightly, and her body rose into the air like a swallow. After turning around in the air, she landed gracefully in front of Zhang Xianyu.

She opened her arms to block Zhang Xianyu's way, and advised him earnestly: "Yu'er, don't be impulsive. Whether Prince Shi's motive was to deceive you or for other purposes, he did save more than a thousand suffering women. I have seen this with my own eyes. For this reason alone, he can be called a good official, an honest official, an outstanding general, and even a knight in the martial arts world."

After Nun Yueshou finished speaking, she folded her arms, turned around and walked towards the nunnery.

Zhang Xianyu's body swayed slightly as he stood quietly in the cold wind, seemingly lost in thought.

When the guard named Ling saw that Nun Yueshou had left, he once again advised Zhang Xianyu: "Miss, let's go! The king needs your help more now." Zhang Xianyu gradually regained her composure, sheathed the sword in her hand, and said to the guard named Ling: "We'll talk about it later. You go back first. My master is unwell, and I need to stay with him for a few more days. I will look for you later." After that, she turned and walked towards the nunnery.

The guard named Ling watched Zhang Xianyu go away, stunned for a moment, standing there at a loss as to what to do.

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On that morning, the wind was howling and the cold dew condensed into frost.

Shi Tianyu walked slowly down Mount Li, his heart filled with reluctance and helplessness.

He looked back several times, gazing at the nunnery on the mountain, and whispered softly, "Miss Zhang, I'm sorry, I have no choice but to leave you, please forgive me."

Shi Tianyu walked down Mount Li and arrived at the foot of the mountain. He pursed his lips and blew a clear whistle to summon his white dragon BMW.

The white dragon horse came galloping like lightning. Shi Tianyu jumped on the horse's back, whipped the horse and galloped towards Xianyang.

Shi Tianyu's BMW was as fast as lightning and as sharp as an arrow. It seemed to be flying through the wind, which was a feast for the eyes.

There was smoke and dust ahead, and the sound of killing was deafening, as if a great war was about to begin.

Shi Tianyu was very excited. He said to himself, "The battle has begun! This shows that my plan to lure the enemy out of the city has worked. It's a great idea to lure the enemy out of their hole! Haha!"

So he spurred his horse again and galloped towards Xianyang City.

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After traveling for more than ten miles, Shi Tianyu witnessed a fierce battle between the Ming army and the rebel army on the battlefield ahead. The air was filled with a bloody smell, the flashes of swords and shadows were like a sea of ​​swords, and the heart-wrenching screams came one after another, which made people shudder.

Shi Tianyu jumped from his horse, climbed onto a tree, and observed the battle from a distance.

Soon, he noticed the flags of officers and soldiers flying in the direction of Xianyang City, and he knew that the battle had reached a critical moment.

Shi Tianyu rode forward again and heard shouts in his ears: "After a hundred battles in the yellow sand, he wore out his golden armor. Shi Lang's clever plan brought peace to the world! Let's go and take back Xi'an!" Someone shouted and rode towards Xi'an.

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Shi Tianyu knew that the success or failure of this battle would determine the direction of the entire war, and he had to reach Xi'an quickly to fulfill his duties. With a slight smile on his face, Shi Tianyu seemed to feel a long-lost tranquility at this moment. He drove his horse slowly and took a detour to Xi'an City.

The cold wind whistled past, blowing up layers of fallen leaves, which danced in the air, as if telling the vicissitudes of this land.

The post-war scene was desolate and bleak, and even the spring breeze seemed to be mixed with a sense of sadness.

Along the way, Shi Tianyu saw new graves scattered along the roadside, on the hills, and in the woods. They had no names or tombstones, and some of the graves were not yet completed, revealing bloody hands and feet. These silent graves seemed to be telling tragic stories, which made people feel sad.

Along the way, bloodstains and broken limbs can be seen everywhere, as if silently reminding people of the cruelty of war.

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"The bones of the battlefield are entangled with grass roots. How many men have ever returned from the battles throughout history?" Shi Tianyu rode his horse slowly, reciting in a low voice, his voice filled with sadness.

He seemed to see the soldiers who died on the battlefield, their blood dyed the land red, and their bones turned into nutrients under the grass roots. From afar, he saw the flags of the officers and soldiers flying on the top of the Xi'an city wall, as if he saw hope, but also as if he saw more wars. Shi Tianyu was excited and sad, and he couldn't bear to watch the tragic scenes, and sighed: "Alas! The war was won. But one general became famous at the cost of thousands of lives!" This sentence seemed like a sigh, coming from the bottom of his heart, with endless helplessness and sadness.

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On a roadside post on the outskirts of Xi'an, the sun shone on a new grave, where a group of women with children gathered.

Their eyes were filled with tears, as if they were crying for their dead relatives.

Their faces were filled with sadness and helplessness, tears constantly flowing from their eyes, as if telling of the endless sorrow in their hearts. There were also a few elderly people, their faces were full of traces of time, as if telling of the vicissitudes of their lives.

Their eyes were full of helplessness and fatigue, as if they were recalling the hardships and tribulations of the past.

They stood in front of the grave, silently praying for their dead relatives, their hearts filled with endless grief.

Some people dressed as martial artists had firm eyes, as if they were guarding the land for their dead comrades. Their faces were full of determination and resoluteness, as if they were announcing to the world that they would not forget the sacrifice of their comrades.

They stood in front of the grave, silently praying for their dead comrades, their hearts filled with endless grief.

These scenes make people feel emotional. War brings not only victory, but also endless pain and sorrow. Those once vibrant lives have now turned into cold graves, filling people's hearts with endless sadness.

In front of the grave, they knelt and cried, their cries were full of desolation, making the coldness even worse.

Are they the families of the soldiers who died in battle?

Yes, it must be!
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Shi Tianyu felt a chill in his heart, and rode over. He dismounted his horse and came to a warrior-like man, saying, "Brother, are all the rebel soldiers who died in the battle buried here?"

The martial artist's eyes were red and swollen, and he cursed angrily: "Damn it, if that damn devil Shi Tianyu hadn't pretended to break into the rebel army to rescue the common people's girl and diverted King Zhang's heavy troops, that witch Wei Xueyan wouldn't have taken advantage of the opportunity to break into the city so quickly."

His voice was full of anger and helplessness, as if he was accusing the injustice of fate.

There was a flame of hatred in his eyes, as if announcing to the world that he would not forget the culprit of this war.

The wind gently blew through the grass, and the grass swayed as if whispering.

The sky was filled with turbid dust and smoke, making the sky and the earth blurry, as if covered by a thick veil. Shi Tianyu stood there, his heart sinking. He remained silent, unwilling to argue with these people who had lost their minds.

He knew very well that the cruelty of war had made these people lose their minds and they urgently needed an object to vent their anger.

And he, unfortunately, became the target of this misfortune.

Another martial artist nearby said angrily, "That dead stone demon is so cruel that he actually colluded with Wei Yao. Not only did he deceive the praise of his fellow martial artists, but he also let that demon girl take the opportunity to break into the city. In the future, if our fellow martial artists in the northwest see that dead stone demon, we will definitely pull out his tendons, peel off his skin, drink his blood, and dig out his heart to commemorate these dead soldiers." His voice was full of hatred and anger, as if he wanted to vent all his pain and anger on Shi Tianyu.

~

A faint smile appeared on Shi Tianyu's face, as if he had become indifferent to all the troubles in the world.

He jumped lightly, mounted his horse nimbly, and then spurred the horse and headed straight for Xi'an city.

He knew that those misunderstandings and hatreds were like thorns buried deep in his heart, which could only be slowly dissolved with the passage of time. He could only keep moving forward, not afraid of difficulties, keeping company with the mountains and rivers, walking with the vast sea breeze, and clearing himself of the grievances.

During this long journey, he will face countless challenges and unknowns, but he has only one belief in his heart, that is to use time and action to prove his innocence and let the truth come to light.

~

In the twilight of dusk, the sun slowly sets and the sky gradually darkens, as if the entire sky is covered by a layer of haze.

The sky hung low, like a weathered elder, on whose face the years had left countless traces.

Shi Tianyu rode his horse at lightning speed and went straight to the city of Xi'an.

When he was about to reach the city gate, the sound of hurried horse hooves suddenly sounded behind him, followed by noisy voices.

People praised loudly: "After a hundred battles in the yellow sand, Shi Lang's golden armor was worn out, and his ingenious plan brought peace to the world!" The sound was as passionate as a war drum, echoing in the empty wilderness, as if narrating Shi Tianyu's heroic deeds and his amazing wisdom.

Shi Tianyu knew that the praise and cheers from all sides were the heartfelt words of the soldiers, which made him feel extremely grateful and gratified. He understood that these supports and encouragements were his motivation to keep moving forward, and he must constantly surpass himself and prove his innocence with practical actions. He firmly believed that as long as he could persevere and never give up, the truth would eventually come to light, and those misunderstandings and hatreds would eventually dissipate in the long river of history.

The night deepened and the sky was dotted with stars. However, when the cry of "A hundred battles in the yellow sand have worn away the golden armor, and Shi Lang's ingenious plan has brought peace to the world" rang out, Shi Tianyu's inner belief became more and more firm. It seemed that no matter how long and difficult the road ahead was, it could not stop him from moving forward.

"Whoa!" Shi Tianyu pulled the reins hard, and the mount let out a long and melodious cry.

He quickly turned his horse around, only to see Yin Youzhao leading a huge army advancing towards this place.

The deafening shouts came from Yin Youzhao and his soldiers. They had just won a glorious victory, and Yin Youzhao's face was filled with joy and excitement that were difficult to conceal.

Shi Tianyu immediately waved his arms and called out loudly: "Master!"

After saying this, he quickly jumped off the horse, clasped his hands together, and greeted Yin Youzhao's arrival with an extremely respectful attitude.

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Yin Youzhao was also extremely excited. He urged his mount and quickly arrived in front of Shi Tianyu.

He eagerly dismounted, held Shi Tianyu's hands tightly with both hands, his eyes sparkling with tears of excitement, and praised him repeatedly: "My dear nephew, you have successfully recovered Xianyang and Xi'an. The victory of these two battles is really amazing! Your bravery and wisdom are really admirable!"

Immediately afterwards, Yin Youzhao praised Wei Xueyan in front of Shi Tianyu, saying with endless praise: "The casualties of the officers and soldiers were very few, while the rebels were in a state of disarray. I am so blessed! I didn't expect that the princess could also lead the troops in battle, which is really extraordinary! She can make decisions quickly and remain calm in times of crisis, which is really admirable!"

Speaking of Wei Xueyan, Yin Youzhao was even more eloquent, and continued excitedly: "The princess's strategic vision and tactical use are truly amazing. Not only can she quickly mobilize troops, but she can also accurately judge the battlefield situation and make the most favorable decisions. Her ability to command troops and her decisiveness are truly admirable!"

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Shi Tianyu then humbly replied: "Dear teacher, this is because you sent me to Liaodong that year, and let me serve as a county magistrate, prefect, and governor of three provinces. These experiences have trained me. I still need to thank my teacher for his cultivation." He was not proud of his achievements and was humble.

Then, Shi Tianyu continued: "Teacher, it is under your careful guidance that I have learned how to deal with complicated situations and how to stay calm and rational in critical moments. Your teachings and cultivation have benefited me a lot and enabled me to deal with difficulties and challenges calmly. Without your guidance and help, I would not have achieved what I have today. I am well aware that I still have many shortcomings, but I will work tirelessly and make continuous progress to live up to your expectations."

Yin Youzhao responded passionately: "My dear nephew, I am touched by your humility. Next, we will launch an attack on Tongguan. At present, I really cannot bear to leave you. The battle of Tongguan is of great significance and you are indispensable. Please do not rush to leave. We need your wisdom and courage to deal with this war together."

Yin Youzhao's excitement was so overwhelming that he seemed to have temporarily forgotten that Tongguan was guarded by Tang Meiling and the close relationship between Tang Meiling and Shi Tianyu. He was so overjoyed that his words revealed a little frivolity.

He continued, "My dear nephew, your words are inspiring enough. Come, mount your horses, and let's go into the city together. I will host a banquet tonight to entertain all the generals who participated in the war, draw up a list of names, and report it to His Majesty, and promote you and others to higher positions."

At this moment, he seemed to have forgotten that Shi Tianyu was already a noble prince, and his official position was so high that it was difficult to be promoted. However, Shi Tianyu would not blame him, knowing that Yin Youzhao was extremely excited and excited because of the great victory.

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Yin Youzhao ordered the army to station outside the city and not disturb the people. Then he rode side by side with Shi Tianyu and entered the city of Xi'an together.

The people in the city flocked to the streets, all wanting to catch a glimpse of the young prince Shi Tianyu.

The streets were crowded with people, cheers were heard one after another, and the scene was very lively.

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"Boom boom!" After receiving the report, Wei Xueyan ordered the beating of drums to welcome them. She also personally led Li Zhenhai, Murong Sheng, Luo Baozhong, Tian Lufeng, Liu Sen and other soldiers to beat drums and gongs to warmly welcome Shi Tianyu and Yin Youzhao into the city.

They walked through the bustling crowd and arrived at the backyard of the government office in the city center.

A gorgeous tent had already been set up in the backyard, with colorful flags flying, and the atmosphere was lively.

Wei Xueyan walked forward, saluted Shi Tianyu, and said to Shi Tianyu and Yin Youzhao: "Your Majesty, Lord Yin, welcome back triumphantly. Today in Xi'an, the people are all excited and celebrating your victory."

Shi Tianyu smiled and thanked the soldiers present: "Thank you all for your unremitting efforts and the strong support of the people in Xi'an. Today's victory is the result of everyone's concerted efforts."

Yin Youzhao declared in an excited tone: "Tonight's banquet is to celebrate our victory and to honor your heroic deeds. Let us drink to our heart's content!"

As night fell, the banquet officially began, accompanied by laughter and joy. Soldiers raised their glasses to celebrate this rare victory. At the same time, the troops outside the city also gathered together under the reflection of the bonfire to celebrate the joy of victory.

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As night falls, the spring breeze brings warmth and a sense of tranquility.

Li Zicheng led his exhausted army and met up with the depressed Zhang Xianzhong and others on the way, and they retreated to Guyuan together.

In this darkness, their mood was as heavy as the night. On the way, someone suggested going to Wang Cunmeng's place in Luochuan, hoping to find a temporary safe haven. Li Zicheng thought this was feasible, so he ordered the entire army to march to Luochuan.

After learning the news, Wang Cunmeng personally led his troops out of the city to welcome and warmly entertain Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong and his entourage, serving them sumptuous wine and meat and holding a grand banquet.

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At this moment, they knew they had to unite and face the difficulties together. Because Sun Chuanting's army was approaching from the north, and Yin Youzhao's troops were stationed in Xi'an from the south, the Ming army had already formed a pincer attack on the rebels from the north and south.

Therefore, Wang Cunmeng also needed to unite with the remnants of Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong to survive in the cracks and strengthen his own power.

Referring to the loss of Xianyang and Xi'an, Li Zicheng did want to vent his dissatisfaction with Zhang Xianzhong in his heart, but considering the current predicament of the rebel army, he realized that the only way out was for all the rebel forces to unite as one.

Therefore, Li Zicheng suppressed his anger and instead appeased Zhang Xianzhong and other generals.

Then he stood up, raised his glass, toasted Zhang Xianzhong, and consoled him: "King Zhang, don't worry too much about the loss of Xianyang. As long as we unite as one, we will surely be able to take back the lost territory. Please accept my toast."

However, Zhang Xianzhong did not give Li Zicheng face and responded coldly: "If you had not attacked Tang Meiling, how could the united rebels have split? You lack humanity and morality. The loss of Xianyang and Xi'an is entirely your fault."

When Li Zicheng's generals heard Zhang Xianzhong's accusation, they were very dissatisfied. They stood up and retorted emotionally: "Zhang Xianzhong, how can you be so unreasonable? If it weren't for you plundering innocent women, how could our army lose the support and trust of the people?"

At the same time, Zhang Xianzhong's generals were not willing to be outdone. They quickly drew their swords and surrounded Li Zicheng.

The atmosphere between the two sides became extremely tense and a fierce conflict was about to break out.

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With his great talent and strategy, Li Zicheng quickly calmed his inner turmoil.

He immediately clasped his hands and bowed to show respect to Zhang Xianzhong, then looked around, bowed to everyone present, and said sincerely: "Yes! Brother Zhang scolded well! I feel deeply ashamed and guilty. One misstep will lead to eternal regret. I feel the pain deeply. I will remember this lesson. I apologize to all the heroes present."

These words eased the originally tense atmosphere, and the various princes were no longer in a position to pursue the matter further.

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Wang Cunmeng saw that the atmosphere was gradually easing, so he took the opportunity to bring the topic back on track and said, "We should still discuss how to preserve our strength, and then consider how to expand and come up with a feasible countermeasure. What do you think?"

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately caused discussions among the generals of various departments.

Some generals thought that the soldiers were too strong and it was better to hold the troops for the time being and wait and see. Others felt that the rebel army had difficulty in supplying food and it was better to return to the countryside and rest for a while. However, no one could come up with a better idea on how to use the troops.

At this time, Li Zicheng stood up and said firmly: "If a soldier is willing to fight, he can fight. Our various rebel forces together still have a hundred thousand troops. What can the officers and soldiers do to us?"

His words were full of confidence and determination, which made people feel inspired.

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When Zhang Xianzhong heard Li Zicheng's words, his eyes lit up. He felt that what Li Zicheng said made sense, so he asked, "So according to you, what should we do next?" There was a hint of expectation in his tone, as if he was ready to face new challenges.

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Li Zicheng saluted Zhang Xianzhong and said, "The Stone Demon Wei Yao has seized Xianyang and Xi'an, and will soon join forces with Sun Chuanting in the north to attack from both the north and the south. If we sit and wait for death, we will be trapped in the encirclement of the officers and soldiers. It is better to take the initiative to break through the encirclement."

When Zhang Xianzhong mentioned the name "Stone Demon Wei Monster", his eyes widened, he slammed the table in anger and responded: "What Li Zicheng said is very true. The rebel army should be divided into several routes and fight on their own to break the encirclement and suppression of the government troops."

All the leaders nodded in agreement.

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Hong Si Gu stood up under the gaze of everyone. He took a deep breath and proposed a new strategy.

He said in a firm tone: "I have another plan."

When the generals heard Hong Sigu's words, they all turned their eyes to him, expecting him to come up with some brilliant ideas.

Hong Sigu felt the expectant gazes of everyone, and a feeling of joy surged in his heart.

He solemnly began to explain his plan point by point: "First, we must join forces with Tang Meiling, because she has strong financial resources and controls abundant gold, silver and food, which are crucial to our actions. Secondly, we should contact Zhong Wanqiang and mobilize all the heroes in the martial arts world to participate in our actions, in order to assassinate the Stone Demon Wei Yao and weaken the power of the court."

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However, after hearing Hong Sigu's plan, Zhang Xianzhong flew into a rage. He slammed the table and stood up, rebuking Hong Sigu: "What a ridiculous statement! Shi Mo Wei Yao has 100,000 soldiers under his command, and he is very powerful. Moreover, those two are highly skilled in martial arts. How can it be easy to assassinate them? Moreover, when Li Zicheng attacked Xi'an before, how could Tang Meiling easily reconcile with us? How could she give up her own interests and join forces with us?"

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Hong Sigu's cheeks flushed, and he suppressed his anger as he continued to explain his position, saying, "King Zhang, please calm down your anger.

At the same time, I implore you not to underestimate Tang Meiling.

This woman is no small matter. First, she is the richest among all the rebels, and occupies the most advantageous territory, which is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Secondly, the war is still going on, and Shi Mo and Wei Yao will definitely go out alone to survey the terrain, or take risks alone to lure the rebels like last time. In any case, they can't always carry a hundred thousand troops with them, so there will always be times when they are alone.

Therefore, the martial artists still have a chance to assassinate them."

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"This is such a brilliant plan! Clap!" After hearing this proposal, the leaders of various groups immediately burst into warm applause and cheers, and the whole scene was filled with an atmosphere of excitement and excitement.

Zhang Xianzhong was speechless for a moment and seemed a little speechless.

After a heated discussion, the Thirteen Rebellion Armies finally decided to split their forces into six routes. Some of the teams were responsible for distracting the attention of the officers and soldiers, while others adopted flexible guerrilla tactics in order to gain a greater advantage on the battlefield.

The leaders of various armies sent out their elite generals to contact the Beggars' Sect and Tang Meiling, preparing to join forces again to launch a decisive counterattack in order to reverse the situation and win a beautiful comeback.

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As night falls, the crescent moon hangs high in the sky, and the stars are twinkling with faint light.

The rolling mountains and steep passes appear hazy and mysterious under the faint moonlight and starlight, like a huge dragon swaying its body in the night.

Tongguan, this historic pass, has now become the location of Tang Meiling's headquarters.

Here, a hint of gloomy blackness appeared on Tang Meiling's pretty face, as if it was the darkest cloud in the night sky.

She sat woodenly at the desk, listening to the reports from various spies. She seemed extremely depressed, as if shrouded in a heavy haze.

Previously, Tang Meiling gave up Xi'an out of a well-thought-out strategy. She wanted Li Zicheng and the Ming court officials and soldiers to fight to a mutual defeat so that she could reap the benefits.

However, things went against their wishes. Within a few days, Xi'an was quickly recaptured by the Ming army, and the Ming army won gloriously with few casualties. This result shocked and disappointed Tang Meiling. What made her even more sad was that Shi Tianyu, who was leading the army to suppress the rebellion, actually brought Wei Xueyan with him to fight, luring the enemy out of the city and taking the opportunity to break into the city.

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Tang Meiling recalled the last time they suppressed the rebellion. Shi Tianyu also brought Wei Xueyan with him, and they also fought side by side to suppress the rebellion! This made her ask herself: Did Shi Tianyu really forget about her, his former wife? Did she become insignificant in Shi Tianyu's heart?
An indescribable complex emotion surged in Tang Meiling's heart. The guy named Shi is really a piece of shit!

She felt betrayed, ignored, and filled with disappointment and anger.

At this moment, Tang Meiling was overwhelmed with disappointment, sadness, grief, helplessness, and shame. She was so upset that she wanted to burst into tears and vent all the grievances and pain in her heart.

However, the generals stood on both sides of the table. Tang Meiling did not dare to shed tears, cry, or even say a word.

She was afraid that once she opened her mouth, she would not be able to control her emotions and would burst into tears.

At this critical moment, she had to remain calm and dignified and not let her men see her vulnerability.

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At this critical moment, a personal soldier came hurriedly to report.

He respectfully reported to Tang Meiling: "Report to the general, Hong Sigu is outside the pass and asks for an audience." After hearing the news, Peng Jinshi immediately stepped forward respectfully and whispered to Tang Meiling: "Girl, this person may be here to lobby. It's okay not to meet him."

He had keenly noticed that Tang Meiling was unhappy.

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Tang Meiling's eyes suddenly lit up. She gently waved her sleeves to wipe away the tears in her eyes, and an ingenious plan came to her mind.

She said in a trembling voice: "Meet him! General Peng, you go out to greet Hong Sigu. Be sure to treat him with courtesy and be solemn.

Because, this is a good thing.

If we don't help these beggar-like people, the civil unrest in the Central Plains will soon be quelled by Shi Tianyu.

Remember, we have two goals: first, to incite unrest within the Ming court, which has been achieved; second, to keep the Ming army and the rebels fighting until both sides are badly weakened, leaving the Ming court devastated, exhausted, and on the verge of collapse.

Only in this way can our Qing Empire have a chance to break through Shanhaiguan. If you forget these two goals, all our efforts to sneak into the Central Plains will be in vain. The deep hatred of the late emperor who was injured and died in Ningyuan by artillery fire will never be avenged. "

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"Yes!" After hearing Tang Meiling's words, the generals thought that she made sense and bowed their heads to accept the order.

Oboi and Longtanhu were about to retreat to the back hall.

Tang Meiling suddenly stopped them in a stern voice: "Stop, generals, you don't have to leave. Hong Sigu doesn't know you. Please stand on both sides and maintain your dignity. In addition, remove all the seats on both sides and don't give Hong Sigu and his men any chance to sit down."

Generals Aobai and Longtanhu hurriedly clasped their fists in salute and bowed in response: "Yes!"

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About half an incense stick of time later, Peng Jinshi led a group of martial artists including Hong Sigu, Zhong Wanqiang, and Zhao Jianqing in.

Tang Meiling was still sitting at the desk with a frosty face. When she saw the passerby coming in, she still picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.

She no longer needed to perform the greeting of clasping hands and bowing to Zhong Wanqiang and others. Times had changed and her status had changed.

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"The magnificence of this mansion is truly amazing!" Zhong Wanqiang and others stepped into it and witnessed Tang Meiling's mansion with their own eyes. It was spotless and decorated with various brocades all around. It was colorful and unique in style, and had the elegance of a boudoir.

On one side of the table, sandalwood curls up, emitting a faint fragrance that is intoxicating.

Behind Tang Meiling, two maids stood gracefully, like two blooming flowers, adding a touch of softness to this magnificent mansion.

On both sides of the desk, Oboi, Longtanhu, Yao Chaohai, Xun Jinchi and other burly warriors stood solemnly on both sides, like sculptures, mighty and fierce.

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"General Tang, Li is here to apologize!" Li Zicheng was also mixed in the crowd. He took off his fake beard, revealing his true face. He clasped his hands together, bowed respectfully to the ground, pretending to express his deepest apologies to Tang Meiling.

Oboi glared and stepped forward, seeming dissatisfied with Li Zicheng's behavior.

However, Tang Meiling waved her hand lightly, signaling him to leave.

"Yes!" Aobai retreated in response, but in his anger he accidentally exposed his true identity.

"Swish!" Zhong Wanqiang, Zhao Jianqing, He Biduo, Wu Zhenzi and others were all shocked. This was clearly the command of the Qing army. Everyone's eyes instantly focused on Abahai, and they all drew their swords.

Longtanhu, Aobai, Peng Jinshi and others suddenly felt nervous, as a storm was about to come.

~(End of this chapter)