Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

Li Dexian was overjoyed when he heard this! A direct test of martial arts? Doesn't this indirectly recognize that I am qualified to go to the battlefield? I am young and strong, how could I lose to my father? Let’s have a legitimate competition! Let them see my strengths and weaknesses! So, he walked out of the gate of Qianqing Palace and came to the spacious open space. Emperor Jingjiang stood there holding a spear, waiting for his challenge, while Li Dexian took a sharp sword from the guard, with a confident smile on his face: "Father, don't you change your weapons? This spear is too heavy. , only suitable for use on horseback.”

With that said, he waved the sharp sword in his hand and challenged Emperor Jingjiang. However, Emperor Jingjiang responded with a spear in one hand and said vigorously: "Huh! I'm not old yet! The sword has no eyes. If you are injured, there is no need to go to the battlefield. Let's get started."

After all, he only has one son, so it would be better if he suffers a little and stays in the capital. If he doesn't do this, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to give up; maybe after I leave, he will sneak to the front line. Therefore, in the next competition, Emperor Jingjiang secretly thought about how to teach Li Dexian a lesson while ensuring his safety. The corners of Li Dexian's mouth raised slightly, showing a sly smile; he quickly retreated, widening the distance between him and Emperor Jingjiang.

Suddenly, he touched his waist, and there was a "Bang!" gunshot, which exploded at Emperor Jingjiang's feet. The floor tiles were blown apart, and a pit appeared. Li Dexian's arrogant laughter immediately rang out: "Hahahahahaha! Times have changed, Father!" Emperor Jingjiang stopped and felt cold sweat pouring out. He stared at Li Dexian who was holding a short gun and laughing wildly. His face suddenly changed and he cursed angrily: "Beast! I tested your martial arts, and you actually used a gun?" Did this traitor want to shoot his biological father with a musket? The accuracy of the musket is far inferior to that of the bow and arrow; does he want to kill his father? Li Dexian replied arrogantly: "A soldier never tires of deceit!" Wang Jingwen, who was watching nearby, was already standing there dumbfounded and at a loss. Emperor Jingjiang was so angry that he trembled all over and pointed at his nose and said: "Your musket only has three bullets; what use is it under siege?" However, Li Dexian turned around and lifted up his robe, revealing the specially made belt - full of short guns.

"Huh!" He snorted coldly, "Look how many people can attack me!" As he said that, he pointed to the owl kiss in the corner of Qianqing Palace, "Father, please look at it." Emperor Jingjiang followed his finger. Looking in the direction; only to hear the sound of gunfire, the tail of the owl exploded in response. "Look there again." Li Dexian pointed at another target again; it was just as he said - the gun hit the target and the bullet was intact! Gunshots rang out repeatedly in the open space; the tiles he pointed at were shot out one by one without any mistakes! Emperor Jingjiang's originally angry eyes gradually turned to surprise; he hit wherever he pointed with perfect accuracy - what a sharpshooter! My son actually has such skill?

This magic gun skill, hey, to be honest, is much better than sword kung fu. I, Li Dexian, rely on this to be confident.

That day, I, Li Dexian, showed off my skills as a sharpshooter and fired a shot, which shocked Emperor Jingjiang. His eyes widened, then he strode towards me and kicked me. I lost my balance and fell onto my back, grinning in pain. Emperor Jingjiang scolded me angrily: "You little brat, do you want to demolish my study?"

I went a little too far, but I just wanted my father to see what I was capable of. Now that my goal has been achieved, I can be considered a small success.

I sat on the ground, leaning to one side, with the corners of my mouth raised slightly, and said a little stubbornly: "Father, can I shoot accurately?" Emperor Jingjiang was ashamed and annoyed, and gave me a long slap on the butt. Come. There was a loud "bang", but I laughed like a fool: "Haha, I won!" Emperor Jingjiang raised his head and sighed, probably thinking, why is this child so lawless?
I stood up, patted the dust on my body and said, "Father, I have asked you for advice on warfare and martial arts. Can I go on an expedition with you?" Emperor Jingjiang showed a hint of helplessness: "I can do it for you. You have been fighting all your life, why are you asking for trouble?" "I know you have loved fighting since you were a child, but the battlefield is not a child's play. Even if you win, there will be many casualties. War is a last resort. "

I said stubbornly: "I must go. How can I achieve great things by avoiding things when I encounter them?" After hearing my words, Emperor Jingjiang was a little surprised and a little relieved: "Okay! If you want to go, you can go. But since we have people, You must prepare your own weapons, and you must obey my orders in the army. If you disobey, you will return to the capital immediately!"

"The army will set off the day after tomorrow. You should be prepared first." "Yes, father, I will leave first." I left with a smile on my face. Depending on your arrangement, I may be responsible for the logistics, but as soon as I get out of the customs, it's not up to you!

I limped away, and Emperor Jingjiang looked at me and smiled. He might be thinking, the kid can go if he wants to, he can't control it now. With this skill, self-protection should be no problem, just go and practice it.

Emperor Jingjiang sighed when he thought of Lin Xiaofeng outside. My son-in-law has to endure so much hardship outside.

In the inn in Sarlang City, Lin Xiaofeng, Xie Hongxin and Luo Huajun were sitting at the same table. They silently ate the delicious sandwiches made by Lin Xiaofeng himself - pure milk and anhydrous golden sliced ​​bread, sandwiched with braised beef and soft-boiled eggs. It was really delicious.

Battle has been away from the city for a long time. Since he left, Lin Xiaofeng rarely went out. He spent all day in the inn practicing martial arts with Xie Hongxin, or chatting with Fu Lingzhi's sisters. Occasionally, he would go to the kitchen to study new cooking techniques. This day was also enjoyable.

On this day, after Luo Huajun finished eating his sandwich, he clapped his hands with satisfaction and said, "Master, when are we going to take action? If Battle goes to war and uses firearms, wouldn't we be in danger?" Lin Xiaofeng said thoughtfully: " Wait, wait for Tardali to visit. I feel that he is ambitious, but now he is depressed. I guess he will come to me soon. "

As he was talking, Lin Xiaofeng suddenly lost his appetite. He only ate the beef and eggs in the sandwich and threw the bread aside. Logically speaking, Tardali should have visited a long time ago, so why is this lost lamb still missing? Could it be that the chicken soup failed and he returned to his previous useless state? How can this next plan be implemented?

Just as he was thinking about it, there was a sudden knock on the door and a voice came: "Is Mr. Lin here?" Lin Xiaofeng immediately cheered up and smiled at each other with Luo Huajun and Xie Hongxin. Luo Huajun hurriedly got up and opened the door. As soon as the door opened, Taldali hurried in. Looking at his expression, he seemed a little lonely.

As soon as Taldali entered the door and saw no one in the room, he hurriedly said: "Teacher, why didn't you come to me for so long?" Lin Xiaofeng asked calmly: "Why am I looking for you? Aren't you responsible for guarding the room now?" The city?" Taldali said with a grimace: "Teacher, you asked me to defend the city to gain a small victory and increase my prestige. But now I don't even have the main responsibility of defending the city, and I have nothing to do with the management of the city. ”

"The person who is mainly responsible for defending the city now is Kosileshna. He used to fight with my father. I have nothing to do all day long, and I don't even have a small victory." Lin Xiaofeng said: "Don't you have no troops on hand? Then train your troops. "Tardali was a little unhappy: "I was only given two thousand people, and they are all old, weak, sick and disabled. How can I train these soldiers?"

Lin Xiaofeng's expression gradually became serious: "Put on your pants first and then your shoes. Be your grandson first and then your father. Now you need to accumulate experience and strength and train these two thousand people well, and they will become your right-hand assistants. When the time comes, Your reputation will naturally rise."

"But..." Taldali seemed to have something to say, but stopped. "Stop talking, you came just in time. Have you eaten? Try the sliced ​​bread I made." Lin Xiaofeng pointed to the slices of bread on the table. "Isn't this unusual?" Taldali picked up a piece of bread with a grimace, "That's not what you mean, teacher, don't you know how to be anxious? We Xixia and Jingjiang are at war, and you are as relaxed as if you were out for an outing. "

"Remember, don't be angry. Anger will reduce your wisdom." Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly, "Since there is nothing you can do, it is better to enjoy the moment. Try my skills first." Taldali took a bite of the bread and his eyes lit up. : "Well, it's delicious. Teacher, who do you think the final winner of this war will be?"

"You don't have to ask me this question." Lin Xiaofeng said with a smile, "If Xixia wins, I can serve as an official; if Jingjiang wins, I can go home directly. This is a win-win for me." Talda Lee was even more confused: "How can it be a win-win situation?"

"Haha... let's not talk about that for now. What's the reason why you came to see me this time?" Lin Xiaofeng asked. Taldali said with a grimace: "Teacher, you asked me to train, but I think no matter how well I train, no one will notice. When my father returns in triumph, several of my brothers will be entrusted with important tasks. But I have accomplished nothing and have no chance to show off anymore. "Teacher, can you really not help me anymore? I don't want to live as mediocre and incompetent as before!"

finally come! Just waiting for you to say it! "Hmm..." Lin Xiaofeng lowered his head and pondered, seeming to be thinking about something. "Teacher, are you talking?" Taldali urged eagerly. Lin Xiaofeng raised his head, patted Tardali's shoulder solemnly and said, "Of course I have a way!"

"Oh, what can we do?" Taldali looked surprised, his eyes shining with anticipation.

"Haha, the teacher really has some tricks up his sleeve!" he shouted excitedly.

Lin Xiaofeng thought for a while, and then said slowly: "Don't worry, your father has arranged a position for you before leaving the city, and your future is basically determined. But if you want to go to the next level, you have to You have to fight for it yourself or ask for help.”

"How do you say this?" Taldali was a little confused.

"For example, managing the city is not your job. It should be the job of the civil servants. But if you want to show off your skills, you have to find the officials in charge of this matter and discuss it with them to see if you can divide it. I’ll give you a task. Then, you have to show your true skills and impress others, do you understand?”

Taldali smiled bitterly and shook his head: "The teacher makes sense, but is this really okay? Everyone has their own responsibilities. This is a matter of course. How could they agree to me so easily?"

Lin Xiaofeng raised his hand and said seriously: "You are absolutely wrong! Plans and reality are not the same thing. Look, where can plans and reality be completely consistent? Every country has them. There is a law, but there are so many people who break the law. The trick to dealing with worldly affairs is to be flexible.”

"Tell me, why am I so successful in the court? It's very simple, I just grab tasks!"

"Stealing the tasks of the Ministry of Works, the tasks of the Ministry of War, and even the jobs of the eunuchs!"

"Are you even trying to steal the eunuch's job?" Taldali's eyes widened.

"That's right! Everyone likes people who have a job in their eyes. There must be so many veterans in the Xixia court who don't seek fame and fortune. If you take the initiative to take care of things, they will be happy and grateful to you. Isn't this a good thing? ? No matter how bad your management is, can you still turn the city upside down?" Lin Xiaofeng explained patiently.

"Then what should I do?" Taldali continued to ask.

Lin Xiaofeng shook his head: "With your current experience, it may be a little difficult to get the task. I have to help you organize this matter. Let me ask you first, what do the nobles of Xixia think of Jingjiang's specialties?"

Taldali replied: "Jingjiang is rich in products and its craftsmanship is also very good. In addition, the imperial master advocates learning Jingjiang culture, so people in the court naturally like things from Jingjiang, such as tea, porcelain, etc., and the nobles They are all treated like babies.”

"That's great. It might be easier to do things in the future." Lin Xiaofeng nodded, turned to Luo Huajun and said, "Get your pen and ink ready!"

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As soon as the pen and ink were laid out, Lin Xiaofeng pushed it in front of Taldali: "Write all the dignitaries in the city on this piece of paper for me. I will visit them one by one. Maybe I can get some benefits."

Taldali immediately picked up the pen and started writing.

"Teacher is so considerate." He was extremely grateful. "If I had met Teacher earlier, I might be successful and famous by now."

After finishing writing, Lin Xiaofeng took the list, looked at it, and nodded with satisfaction: "I will start going out to visit them tomorrow. But there may be some tasks that you have to complete. I'm just worried that you can't handle them."

"I will definitely try my best!" Taldali puffed up his chest, "But, what should I do?"

"You? The most important thing for you now is to cultivate yourself and your family. You have two thousand soldiers and horses under your command. You must train your troops well before you succeed. These two thousand soldiers and horses are the foundation of your success. You must hold them firmly in your hands. !”

"As long as you can get these two thousand people to listen to you, everything else will be easy to handle."

Taldali said hesitantly: "Teacher, I have never led an army."

"This is not easy." Lin Xiaofeng pointed to the unfinished bread in Taldali's hand, "If you want people to convince you, it is nothing more than establishing your prestige and giving some sweetness. If you do these two things, things will fall into place. " He took food as an example, "Soldiers must not eat well. You can try to change your taste. "

"If you eat well, people's hearts will turn towards you. You have to hang around in the army often and memorize the names of these two thousand people! Pick some inconspicuous but popular soldiers and call their names from time to time. , give them a few compliments. You don’t have to work too hard when the time comes, and your subordinates will praise them for you.”

"Also, give them some military pay, just a little more than other armies. Your people will be the envy of others."

"These low-level soldiers are the easiest to be satisfied. For someone with your status, just looking at them is a gift. If you could call them by name in public and give them some military pay, they would be extremely happy. You should be a little nicer to them. Son, they can take out their hearts and give them to you.”

Taldali nodded thoughtfully and said cheerfully: "Teacher is so right! Then what should be the specific method of training?"

Lin Xiaofeng said with a smile: "It's easier. Let them practice hard until they are exhausted and their minds go blank."

"At this time, you have to instill your thoughts in them, so that they can better understand your benefits and want to be loyal to you. It is useless for me to tell you more about the details. But I can introduce you to someone. "

"Who?" Taldali asked curiously.

"Luo Huajun," Lin Xiaofeng said, "He taught Jin Yiwei. If he can help you, things will be much easier. Jin Yiwei's military regulations can also be used in your army."

Tardali quickly said: "Isn't this internal information?"

"What internal information!" Lin Xiaofeng explained, "I'm not inside anymore, and do you think I can still go back to Jingjiang? What's more, this is for military use. I'm good at teaching a single person, and now we are one, hello I’m good at it, so I can teach you.”

Taldali said gratefully: "Teacher's kindness will be unforgettable for me!" After saying that, he stood up and was about to kneel down.

Lin Xiaofeng quickly supported him: "Don't do this! It's not too late to thank me when things are done; if you fail, how can I have the face to see you? Nothing is absolutely sure, and I sometimes make mistakes."

"You go back now! Remember the name of every soldier in your army. Tomorrow you will take Luo Huajun to the army to help you train. You can ask him to help you with specific matters. I will help you organize things outside, and we will do it inside and outside. It will definitely pay off!”

"I have to remind you: I can only mention the mission for you in an indirect way; when you meet with other officials in the DPRK, never mention it, and don't ask them what they think about it; if someone doesn't want to Help you, you must not show any resentment. You must remember this!"

"I will keep it in mind, don't worry, teacher! I'm leaving now!" Tardali hurriedly left the room after finishing speaking.

Watching his leaving figure, Lin Xiaofeng said to Luo Huajun: "Go out and buy something for me in the afternoon. Go to a clothing store to buy a few sets of clothes commonly worn by Xixia nobles; and buy some specialty snacks that the locals often eat; I'm going out tomorrow. To visit Xixia officials, careful arrangements must be made.”

Luo Huajun asked doubtfully: "Master, what do you want to do? Do you really want to help him get the task?"

"Grab it!" Lin Xiaofeng said with a smile, "I have other plans. You must remember: you must help him control the army; only if you are stable, we will have a chance to control the entire city."

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The next day, Lin Xiaofeng dressed up well. He put on the gorgeous clothes of the Xixia nobles, and his body was covered with jingling and exotic ornaments. He looked like a rich man and was ready to go out to do errands. The first stop in his plan was to visit the legendary general Kosilechna. Before going out, he specifically went to consult Taldali, an experienced old cavalryman who was also Battle's wrestling master and quite prestigious in the city. If he hadn't been old, he might have followed him to the battlefield. For this visit, Lin Xiaofeng specially prepared two jars of local wine as a meeting gift.

Arriving in front of Kosileshina's magnificent mansion, Lin Xiaofeng was quickly invited in after being informed by the guard at the door. When I met this legendary general, although he was over seventy years old, he still looked in good spirits. Under a head of white hair, a pair of bright eyes. Lin Xiaofeng looked at his serious face. Although he was a little nervous, he still put on a smile and tried to lighten the atmosphere.

"Lin Xiaofeng came to visit General Kosileshna." The guard translated for him.

Kosileshina saw Lin Xiaofeng wearing the same clothes as the locals. Although he felt a little strange, he felt more friendly because of it. However, when he learned that Lin Xiaofeng was a foreigner, his attitude became a little cold.

"Master Lin, why are you here?" Kosileshna asked.

Lin Xiaofeng respectfully presented the wine he brought and said, "I have heard of the general's reputation a long time ago, so I specially brought some delicious food and wine to show my respect."

Hearing this, Kosileshna showed a smile on his face: "Mr. Lin, you are so polite. Please sit down."

After the two sat down, Lin Xiaofeng began to serve the dishes. Kosilechna, on the other hand, silently observed him, and then said bluntly: "Master Lin, please speak directly. We generals are not used to beating around the bush."

Lin Xiaofeng was a little embarrassed, but still mustered up the courage to ask: "When the two countries are fighting, what are the chances of Xixia winning?"

Kosilechna answered without hesitation: "Ten percent."

Lin Xiaofeng was taken aback and asked in a low voice: "Why are you so confident?"

Kosilechna briefly explained Xixia's military superiority. Although Lin Xiaofeng was worried after hearing this, he still forced a smile and raised his glass to toast.

After a few glasses of wine, Lin Xiaofeng began to praise the culture, clothing and food of Xixia. Kosilechna listened to his compliments with a smile. However, after a few rounds of drinking, Lin Xiaofeng suddenly stopped holding the wine glass in his hand, and tears welled up in his eyes.

He said frankly: "To be honest, although I am a foreign minister, I have betrayed them and made weapons for Xixia. I have no way out now. I came to visit you today. Firstly, I want to talk about culture, and secondly, I want to seek some comfort." "

After hearing this, Kosileshina felt sympathetic and comforted him, saying: "Since you admire Xixia culture so much, then stay. You have made contributions to Xixia and you will definitely have a bright future in the future."

However, Lin Xiaofeng is still a little worried: "I'm afraid that I will be abandoned after the matter is over."

Kosileshna said solemnly: "The Imperial Master values ​​you very much. As long as you are loyal to Xixia, I will definitely protect you."

Lin Xiaofeng burst into tears after hearing this and raised his glass to toast again. After the banquet, he walked out holding on to the wall and kept retching but thinking to himself: "This old general is really good at drinking, but the effect is not bad. I have to go back quickly to prepare for the next one."

It’s not easy to master the secrets of wealth. The key to the trick, to put it bluntly, is the word "compliment", but this compliment is not an upward compliment, but a downward compliment. Although it is a bit one-sided to say this, the facts are before our eyes. Compliments from top to bottom often have unexpected effects and can especially satisfy people's vanity.

If you want to open the door to wealth, you must first put yourself in a superior position, at least in the eyes of others. Then, no matter what happens, launch a fierce emotional offensive against the target and praise them vigorously.

This strategy is most suitable for those who have low self-esteem, are arrogant, and are narrow-minded but have a strong sense of collective honor. As long as you praise their stuff, they will immediately become happy, put their arms around your shoulders and say, "Brother, you have such a vision, we will be brothers from now on!"

But if you are not interested in their stuff, to be honest, they will immediately jump on you and scold you for not being able to appreciate it, and for being a barbarian. They will even bring out their ancestors to suppress you, saying that while your ancestors were still working on their hair and drinking blood, their ancestors had already lived a good life.

I remember when Lin Xiaofeng was a poor intern and saw someone using this secret of wealth for the first time, he could only drool in envy. He dreams of making a fortune online one day. Seeing others praising overseas people indiscriminately and making money easily makes him extremely envious.

At that time, Lin Xiaofeng was an aggressive young man and always felt that he still had a chance to become rich overnight. So he looked for opportunities everywhere on the Internet, and finally found a friend from a neighboring country-Tianzhu! He felt that if he learned Hindi and went to Tianzhu to practice the secret of wealth, the success rate would be high!
In order for this plan to succeed, Lin Xiaofeng even thought about finding a girlfriend with body odor to first get used to the smell of curry and crepe cakes. It's a pity that after more than ten years of studying English, he is still a mess, and his Hindi learning plan is just so bad.

Lin Xiaofeng is not a certain person. When I was young, my mind was full of fantastic ideas, but after learning Hindi for three days, I decided to give up on the gold mines in Tianzhu. He also fantasized about taking shortcuts, such as plastic surgery, changing his appearance to a high nose bridge and deep eye sockets, wearing a wig, and then deliberately using his poor native language to compliment his own people.

It's a pity that he doesn't have the money or courage to implement this plan, he can only think about it. This plan B can only be put aside. However, this life is different!
In front of the highly developed Jingjiang Kingdom, the culturally poor Xixia Kingdom pales in comparison. Now that Lin Xiaofeng is in a higher position, the effect of "compliment" is naturally better. His dream about the secret of wealth in his previous life also had a chance to come true in this country of Xixia.

In the next ten days, he visited these people door to door and expressed his yearning and praise for Xixia without hesitation. This kind of compliment makes people a little bit intolerable, especially those who are accustomed to the secrets of modern wealth, and they think it is too strong! The ministers of the Xixia Kingdom could not withstand this kind of offensive, and they were defeated one after another, and their favorability towards Lin Xiaofeng also soared.

As for Tardali, he took Luo Huajun to train in the military camp, and the training was pretty good. These remaining soldiers who defended the city were not elite troops to begin with, and their treatment was not very good. The soldiers under Tardali were the worst, but if their treatment was slightly improved, they would be grateful to Tardali, and everything went very smoothly.

The only person dissatisfied is Taldali himself. He would still go to Lin Xiaofeng to chat and ask about the situation every now and then. As for Lin Xiaofeng, he shook his head every time, and also instigated the relationship between him and the court ministers, which made him more and more annoyed.

On this day, Lin Xiaofeng returned to the inn from the General's Mansion, his face flushed. It seemed that he had had a good meal and drank a lot of wine, and his life was becoming more and more enjoyable. This was already the third round of having dinner at the general's residence, and Kosilechna's attitude towards him became much more enthusiastic. According to this progress, it should be almost done in two days. After a long period of research, most people should be free in two days.

Lin Xiaofeng was sitting on the bed, thinking in a daze, when suddenly there was a knock on the door: "Teacher, are you there?" Lin Xiaofeng staggered forward and opened the door. Taldali stood at the door, looking a little depressed. . He asked directly: "Teacher, how is the situation today?" "That Kosileshina is really stubborn. He doesn't listen to anything I say. Hey, he said that if the eldest prince is here, he will You can still think about it." Lin Xiaofeng kept sighing.

A vein popped out of Taldali's forehead. He clenched his fists and said, "What about the others? Do they still have the same attitude as before?" "They are almost the same." Seeing Lin Xiaofeng's perfunctory attitude, Taldali Li Qiang suppressed his anger and said, "Teacher, did you tell them? How could no one agree? Didn't you say at the beginning that an old minister was willing to give up some of his powers and responsibilities to me?"

Hey, people can't be such useless people, waiting for others to feed them all day long! Hearing his rambling, Lin Xiaofeng, who was drunk, slammed the table and said angrily: "Why are you talking to the teacher!" When Taldali saw Lin Xiaofeng getting angry, he immediately got scared and quickly invited him to sit at the table. He put down and poured two cups of tea: "Teacher, please calm down. Did you drink too much? Hurry up and drink tea."

Seeing Taldali's sour face, Lin Xiaofeng's heart trembled. He bit the tip of his tongue hard, then picked up the teapot and drank a few sips of tea. After regaining some energy, he said: "Disciple, today is my master's day. I did drink too much, I'm sorry for losing my temper just now, but I'm so anxious because of you..." Lin Xiaofeng felt afraid that drinking would cause trouble! You must not make any mistakes at this time, and you cannot offend anyone. If this puppet backfires on its master, the consequences will be disastrous!

"Disciple, I'm not telling you, just look at how poor you are now. When people are in adversity, they still have to keep smiling and cheer themselves up! Come on, let's cheer up together, okay? Are you right? When the world smiles, the world will smile at you. Think about it, who can be in a good mood when you look at you with a sad face every day? "What does "hi" mean?" Taldali forced an ugly smile. "Hi means happy! Excited!" "I understand, teacher. But let's talk about what to do next. I never thought that these court ministers would be so unkind to me. Could it be that they Don’t I even have the most basic trust?” Tardali said dejectedly.

It's not okay to look at him in this state, the enthusiasm has passed! Lin Xiaofeng hurriedly said with sincerity: "Disciple, you have to know that the most glorious day in a person's life is not the day when he achieves success, but the day when the challenge of life arises from lamentation and despair, and the day when he bravely moves towards will. In life, success is only temporary, and failure is the main theme, but how to face failure divides people into different forms. Some people will be defeated by failure, while some people can continue to get up and move forward. "

"When Wei Shi was young, he also realized a truth: There is only one kind of true heroism in this world, and that is to still love life after recognizing the truth of life. Having said so much, Wei Shi, are you feeling better? Cheer up!" After three rounds of chicken soup, Taldali raised his head, his eyes shining with emotion: "Thank you, teacher, I'm much better!"

Seeing Taldali's mood gradually calming down, Lin Xiaofeng secretly breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little relieved. He spoke gently, trying to comfort his friend: "Tardali, you don't have to be too anxious. Although the outside world is not optimistic about you, and even a little contemptuous, you must know that I will always stand by your side." He After a pause, a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes, and he encouraged: "I have a wonderful plan that can help you reach the sky in one step and impress those who once underestimated you."

Hearing the words "reach the sky in one step", Taldali's expression became serious. Upon seeing this, Lin Xiaofeng continued: "The day after tomorrow, I want to summon your right-hand assistants to discuss a big matter together. After all, there is strength in numbers, and we will definitely succeed." "As long as they get together and form a force, there will be no problem." People dare to oppose you. I will take the opportunity to enhance your prestige and make them think that you are an outstanding leader! If you want to do it, do it in a small way. "

Taldali asked with some confusion: "What are you calling them for? Is there any reason? I don't understand your intention." Lin Xiaofeng thought for a moment and replied: "The reason is not important. What is important is that we can Bring them together."

"Although I haven't achieved much yet, I still have a good relationship with them. At that time, we will send invitations in your name and mine, and invite all the dignitaries in the city to attend. It is said to be to celebrate my family's autumn harvest. Festival, this is a very important festival for our family," Lin Xiaofeng explained, "I can't go back to Jingjiang now, so I can only stay in Xixia to continue my career. This banquet can be regarded as a way to support my colleagues in the future. One of my rituals.”

Taldali recalled: "Autumn Harvest Festival? I have never heard of such a grand festival. Can I go then?" Lin Xiaofeng said affirmatively: "Of course I want to go, you have to choose dozens of people The most elite soldiers are stationed near the general's mansion. If they hear any unusual noises in the mansion, they will immediately lead their troops and rush in to conduct military exercises." Taldali's eyes flashed with curiosity and asked: "What's strange? "What kind of military exercise are you going to do?" Lin Xiaofeng smiled mysteriously and replied, "That's the sound unique to the ceremony. You'll know it when you hear it." He continued. Said: "When the time comes when you lead the elite troops, I will arrange the time sequence. You must take this opportunity to show General Kosilechna the results of your recent training. If we cooperate properly, I guarantee that from that day on, your life You will shine brightly!” “Those who once looked down upon you will look upon you with admiration. You must strive for glory for yourself.”

"Good apprentice, you must remember that you are a prince and a born leader! This time, we must strive for complete victory, and you will be greeted with victory after victory. You must perform well and take back everything you have lost. Come back!" After hearing these words, Taldali felt excited and breathed quickly: "Master, what is a complete victory? I can't imagine it!" "No, your current mentality is not stable enough. Too much may affect your performance. What you have to do now is to go back and organize the army. I promise to give you a surprise." After that, Lin Xiaofeng opened the door and motioned to Taldali. leave.

In the blink of an eye, the next day came, and Lin Xiaofeng personally sent out the invitations one by one. These invitations were all ghostwritten by the talented Ling Zhi. All the hard work was in vain, and everyone who received the invitation gladly accepted it. After all, it’s just a meal and it doesn’t take much time. What's more, the collaboration between Lin Xiaofeng and Sixth Prince Taldali also made everyone feel very novel. The banquet was held at General Kosilechna's palace, and the general himself expressed strong support for the event.

Time flew by quickly, and in a blink of an eye it was the day before the banquet. Lin Xiaofeng has made all the preparations. At this moment, he was standing outside the inn door, telling his men over and over again. Although Wurige, an important figure, needs to be guarded by extra personnel, as long as he does not cause trouble, the guards will try their best to meet his requirements.

Lin Xiaofeng explained tomorrow's tasks in detail again, then pointed to a guard in the front row and asked: "Tell me, what are you going to do tomorrow?" The guard replied blankly: "Spread...spread flour Ah, just try to sprinkle the two bags of flour within twenty seconds. "Yeah, good, just remember. And those who are dancing with torches, please wait until the countdown is over." Enter the house. After entering the house, remember to turn the circle wider and dance to impress everyone, otherwise my whole party will be in vain. " "Now, let's go!"

Following Lin Xiaofeng's order, the large group of troops began to march towards the General's Mansion. There was already a lot of traffic and excitement outside the General's Mansion. In the past ten days, Lin Xiaofeng kept building relationships and getting closer. In addition, there were not many affairs in Sarlang City itself, so the number of people who came was quite complete.

When Lin Xiaofeng walked into the general's mansion, Kosileshina greeted him enthusiastically: "Master Lin, thank you very much for lending me your precious land to hold this ceremony today. I will have a special traditional program in a moment If you want to dedicate it to the general, you must appreciate it carefully."

Kosileshna laughed twice and said: "That's easy to say! Those who know the current affairs are heroes. Mr. Lin, if you are willing to sincerely submit to our Xixia, it doesn't matter if I borrow a venue." "Many colleagues here are already here. Well, I heard that you have been visiting me frequently recently, and many people think highly of you. This is our official reunion, so please take care of each other in the future.”

The two of them walked into the house hand in hand. At this moment, many people were already sitting on the seats, chatting in twos and threes. Seeing Lin Xiaofeng come in, someone nodded to him and said hello, and then started talking quietly to his neighbor in a low voice. Seeing that everyone had almost arrived, Lin Xiaofeng and Kosileshna exchanged a few more pleasantries, then walked to the center and raised their arms and said, "Everyone, thank you for accepting my invitation to come to the general's mansion to gather together."

"I have been in Sarlang City for more than half a month. I should have visited everyone here one by one. Everyone should know my feelings, so I won't say more." Lin Xiaofeng paused. After a pause, he continued: "I have called you all here today, firstly, to celebrate my family's festival - this may be the last time I celebrate this festival in my life; and also to thank you all for your support and help in the future."

"Without further ado, let me first introduce to you my family's customs. I hope you can have a drink and have a great time today!" As Lin Xiaofeng finished speaking, warm applause and cheers erupted throughout the general's residence.

Lin Xiaofeng was about to say something when suddenly, a soldier rushed in from outside with a panic look on his face. Panting, he ran up to Kosilechna and whispered something. After hearing this, Kosilesina's eyes moved slightly, and he turned to Lin Xiaofeng and said, "Mr. Lin, did you forget that there is someone who hasn't arrived yet?"

Lin Xiaofeng looked around and asked doubtfully: "Is the general talking about the sixth prince?"

"Yes," Kosilechna said with a hint of sternness in his tone, "Didn't you and the Sixth Prince send the invitation together? Where are the others? Where are they now?"

Kosilechna's words made everyone turn their attention to Lin Xiaofeng, and the atmosphere became a little tense for a while.

However, Lin Xiaofeng seemed extremely calm. He replied calmly: "I was just about to talk about it. Since the general asked, I will tell you directly." He paused for a moment and then said: "The sixth prince has made some achievements in military training recently. I heard that I want to celebrate the Autumn Harvest Festival, so I urge you to show the results of his military training on this occasion, so that the general can appreciate it with everyone. He is already waiting outside the mansion with dozens of elite soldiers and will be here soon."

After hearing this, Kosileshna nodded and said with a smile: "In that case, let's ask Mr. Lin to start."

Hearing that the sixth prince was waiting outside the mansion with dozens of soldiers, everyone was a little nervous, thinking something had happened. But seeing Lin Xiaofeng's confident look, everyone felt relieved. After all, what trouble could a few dozen people cause?

Seeing that the atmosphere had calmed down, Lin Xiaofeng walked to the table, poured a glass of wine, raised his glass and said: "The Autumn Harvest Festival is an important festival in our hometown. This festival is mainly to celebrate the harvest. On this day, the elders in the family will gather the harvest. Wheat is ground into powder and sprinkled in large quantities around the house to pray for another good harvest in the coming year.”

He continued: "Later, we will also sprinkle flour to celebrate. But please note that when throwing flour, you must close the doors and windows to prevent the food from flying out, otherwise it will bring about bad omens. During this process, everyone may be a little nervous I feel uncomfortable, but I have prepared a robe and handkerchief to cover my mouth and nose. After the flour-sprinkling session, we have a wonderful performance waiting for everyone, which is guaranteed to be a feast for everyone.”

"In addition," Lin Xiaofeng added, "This is also the last time that I will participate in this festival as a subject of Jingjiang. From tomorrow on, I, Lin Xiaofeng, will be a subject of Xixia. Everyone here is my senior, and I hope to be able to join you all Let’s work together to create our glorious future!” After saying that, he drank the wine in his hand. Everyone also raised their glasses to congratulate him.

Afterwards, Lin Xiaofeng distributed the prepared robes and handkerchiefs to everyone and asked everyone to put them on. He walked to the door and signaled to the guard holding a flour bag outside the door. The guard entered the room carrying the flour bag and opened the bag.

"Please cover your mouth and nose," Lin Xiaofeng reminded. "The flour-sprinkling part will be over soon. Please be patient! Start now!" He gave the order, and the guard suddenly took out a flour bag. A large handful of flour was thrown into the air. Flour was flying in the air and the whole house was covered in dust. Everyone frowned and covered their mouths and noses with handkerchiefs or robes. Although this way of celebrating is novel, it does make people feel a little uncomfortable - after all, the room is filled with flying flour!

At this time, Lin Xiaofeng also covered his mouth and nose and observed the situation in the room. He saw flour filling the air like a thick fog. "Mr. Lin," someone finally couldn't help but ask, "When will this flour stop? When can we see the performance?" There was flour flying everywhere in the room, which really made people feel uncomfortable.

"It's almost! It will be over soon. I will ask others to continue the next step of the ceremony. Please wait a moment!" "You continue to sprinkle flour! Don't stop yet!" After saying that, Lin Xiaofeng opened the door. Went out.

When he came to the outer courtyard, he saw several guards waiting with Xie Hongxin and Luo Huajun - he didn't expect Taldali to be here too! Lin Xiaofeng walked over quickly and said to the guard: "Light the torch quickly! Then immediately go into the house and use the torch to draw a circle in the house as I asked before!" The guard immediately took out the prepared torch and lit it. Taldali looked at Lin Xiaofeng and smiled and asked: "Mr. Lin, why are you dressed like this?" But Lin Xiaofeng did not answer, he just stared closely at the guard who walked into the room with a torch. ——This is a key step for him! Whether you can succeed or not depends on now! But he is full of confidence in himself!
Lin Xiaofeng put a hand on Taldali's shoulder and whispered in his ear: "Disciple, take a good look at the next scene in this house! This scene will be unforgettable for you forever!" "Starting from today, you He is the king of Sarlang City!" After hearing this, Taldali couldn't help but chuckled secretly and said, "Teacher, why do you think this sounds so awkward to me?" "Boom!" Suddenly there was a loud sound. The sound exploded over the general's mansion! Taldali was so frightened that his legs trembled and he sat down on the ground, as if his soul was scared away! He just felt that his mind went blank and he could no longer hear any other sounds in his ears! He just saw the guards walking into the house with torches, and then such an earth-shattering change happened! After a loud noise, the windows and doors were blown away and flames spurted out from the windows! Countless fragments were thrown into the sky! But not even a scream came from the house! If my guess is correct, everyone inside should have died! Lin Xiaofeng was also amazed - he had only seen similar scenes on the Internet before, but he never expected that a small amount of wheat flour could be so powerful! But now that the situation has stabilized, it depends on how Taldali will perform.

After hearing those words, Taldali's face instantly became ferocious and twisted, as if he had been eroded by poison. Seeing this, Lin Xiaofeng stretched out her hand to support him steadily, and said in a profound tone: "Tardali, you have to understand that truly boundless love is not bound by any boundaries. Killing is not the key. History Those who have achieved great things often need to give up some unnecessary emotions in order to achieve higher goals. If you want to achieve great things, you must deeply understand this. These people are all stumbling blocks on your road to success. I’ll help you clear them out one by one, and you should be happy.”

"No! Don't!" Taldali shouted desperately, his eyes full of fear, "My life is about to die, I really can't save it! This is all caused by you!" He suddenly grabbed Lin Xiaofeng's collar. , with a cry in his voice, "If my father comes back, I will die without a burial place!"

Seeing that Xie Hongxin and Luo Huajun wanted to step forward, Lin Xiaofeng waved his hand slightly to signal them to be calm. He gently brushed away Tal'dali's clenched hand and said softly: "You seem to have not seen the reality clearly. Don't you want to know how all of this happened? Come, follow me into the room and take a look."

Taldali's eyes were dull and he was led into the room by Lin Xiaofeng. The room was in a mess, with corpses all over the floor, and it was too horrible to look at. Lin Xiaofeng sighed inwardly: "I didn't want to do this, but my position is different, so I can only say sorry to you." Kosileshna, who was sitting on the main seat, was bleeding from all his orifices, his eyes were wide-eyed, and his death was extremely tragic.

Taldali trembled all over and murmured to himself: "How is this possible? Is this a punishment from God?" Lin Xiaofeng said calmly: "Didn't you wonder before, why Jingjiang and Xixia were fighting, but I didn't panic? Today, I will reveal the answer for you.”

"The earth-shattering thunder was not an illusion or a divine punishment, but the result of our secret weapon. Such divine punishment could fall on Jingjiang at any time. Therefore, it was a foolish move for Battle to attack Jingjiang. The cavalry he relied on, He is vulnerable to such weapons and may even become a liability to him."

"The more troops they gather, the greater the possibility of defeat. Do you understand?"

"No! This is impossible!" Taldali was still immersed in unprecedented shock.

"What I said is true." Lin Xiaofeng looked solemn, "It is still unknown whether your father will return. But I can tell you clearly that they have no chance of winning. And you have no way to retreat. Now, you My destinies are closely linked, one will be prosperous and one will suffer. "

He paused and continued: "After the war, Xixia needs a new monarch. At that time, on behalf of the court, I will elect you as the next leader of Xixia, and you will become the future emperor." After saying this, Lin Xiaofeng watched with a smile. Tardali.

Hearing this, tears came to Taldali's eyes, and he gritted his teeth and said, "You are still lying to me! If Xixia is defeated, how can we talk about the Xixia Kingdom? Lin Xiaofeng, do you think I am a three-year-old child?"

"No, you are totally wrong." Lin Xiaofeng shook his head and said, "The Xixia Kingdom will never perish. We in Jingjiang are also unable to occupy and manage the vast land of Xixia."

"Including you in Jingjiang's territory will bring no real benefits to our treasury except for the superficial beauty. Instead, it may become a burden. Even if Jingjiang intends to occupy the Xixia land, how long can it last?"

"This deal is not a good deal, it is obvious. Therefore, I can say with certainty that our Jingjiang court only needs an obedient vassal state instead of occupying Xixia." Lin Xiaofeng was full of confidence in this regard.

In this era, transportation and communication are extremely inconvenient, and it is no longer easy to govern a large country. What's more, it is necessary to establish a unified culture as a prerequisite. Xixia has a vast land and unique alien culture. If it is managed and maintained forcefully, huge amounts of money and energy will be invested. If left unchecked or poorly managed, local forces will rise rapidly, and they will be re-divided into multiple small countries within decades at most. The imperial court knew this very well.

Taldali's tears fell quietly as he listened to Lin Xiaofeng's explanation and comfort. Seeing this, Lin Xiaofeng comforted him: "Tardali, life is always full of ups and downs. It is not easy to climb to a higher peak. Sometimes you will reach the sky in one step, and sometimes you may fall into hell. Now, this opportunity is for you In front of you, you can reach the sky in one step!”

"Now that all the obstacles in front of you have been removed, you only need to control the city of Sarlan and wait for our army to enter the city. By then, I will personally send you to the throne, and your name will go down in history forever!"

Taldali shook his head slowly and said numbly: "Liar, Lin Xiaofeng, you have always lied to me. I will never believe you again." After saying that, he turned away and no longer looked at Lin Xiaofeng.

Lin Xiaofeng spread his hands with a smile and said: "Even if I lied to you, what have you lost? Open your eyes and take a look. Even if you think what I said is false, this scene is what you have seen with your own eyes." You see, it can’t be fake, right? Do you think Xixia has any chance of winning under this kind of divine power?”

He continued to say seductively: "Your previous life can be said to be a mess, but it is different now. You can start a new life. The best time to plant trees was ten years ago, followed by now. You are a person with unlimited potential and potential. A man of great ambition and talent. I say this from the bottom of my heart.”

Taldali was spinning around in circles, the tragic corpses and broken tables and chairs in his eyes constantly irritating his nerves. Lin Xiaofeng's demonic whispers of temptation echoed in his ears. His thoughts gradually became trance-like, and his heart was churning. What kind of magical weapon could cause such destruction? With such weapons, are the Xixia cavalry really vulnerable? Can I really become an emperor and ascend to heaven in one step? Or is he lying to me again? But it seems like I really have no way out now.

"What other worries do you have? We are like grasshoppers on a rope now. If I didn't think that Jingjiang would win, arranging this drama would be digging my own grave. When I say this, you should think about it for yourself." After Lin Xiaofeng finished speaking, he folded his arms and said nothing more. Being together for a long time made him deeply aware of Tardali's weakness and lack of opinion. This kind of personality cannot be changed in a few months. Now he is 80% sure of himself and is just waiting for Tardali's response!
The room fell into silence again, only Taldali's heavy breathing continued to sound. "I am a grasshopper on a rope with him now! Yes, if he was not sure of victory, he would not kill so many people, otherwise he would be seeking his own death!"

After a long time, Taldali spoke with difficulty: "Lin Xiaofeng." "What did you call me? Say it again." Lin Xiaofeng narrowed his eyes and asked in a bad tone. "Old...teacher."

When Taldali heard those two words, all the strength in his body seemed to be taken away from him. He stood there like a puppet, completely at a loss. He knew without looking that the sharp, knife-like gazes of Xie Hongxin and Luo Huajun were locked on him, making him feel like he had nowhere to escape. At the same time, Lin Xiaofeng smiled gently, like the warm sunshine of spring, bringing him an inexplicable comfort.

Taldali is a man who knows the current affairs. He knows that he has no choice now but to move forward. He knew in his heart that if he resisted now, the consequences would be disastrous.

"Good apprentice, don't be afraid!" Lin Xiaofeng encouraged in a master's tone, "What you have to do now is to aim at the bull's-eye like an archery, and hit the target with one hit. I am your master, and I will help you complete this task. "

Before Tardali had time to respond, he was pushed out by Xie Hongxin and Luo Huajun. He arranged the tasks in a hurry, and beads of sweat were already forming on his forehead. He jogged back to Lin Xiaofeng and asked cautiously: "Master, what should I do next?"

Lin Xiaofeng hugged his shoulders affectionately and said appreciatively: "Yes, you responded quickly. I believe you will become a wise monarch in the future."

Hearing these compliments, Taldali felt mixed emotions. He said with a grimace: "Master, let's get down to business."

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly and began to teach his "Lin Xiaofeng's Law". Taldali was confused, but pretended to understand. He knew that the most important thing now was to follow the master's footsteps and move forward step by step.

"The top priority now is to take control of the General's Mansion." Lin Xiaofeng said seriously, "In the evening, you can mobilize your troops and put all the people in the General's Mansion into cells, and then we will raid the homes. Kosileshna must have accumulated a lot of savings after fighting in the battlefield throughout his life. . After we get this money, we can start doing big things."

When Taldali heard this, he felt an indescribable excitement in his heart. He never dared to imagine that he could do such a big thing. He asked somewhat unconfidently: "Can I do it?"

"Of course!" Lin Xiaofeng said decisively, "Your previous training has established a reputation in the army, and the soldiers are envious of you. What is missing now is just the right name. We only need to find Kosileshina's seal, ribbon and military talisman. , you can forge military orders and take over the entire army."

Taldali carefully pondered every word of his master, and gradually gained confidence in his heart. He began to assume the role, imagining the scene in which he controlled the army and the whole city. This feeling made him more excited and anticipated than ever before.

Seeing that he had begun to enter the state, Lin Xiaofeng nodded with satisfaction. He continued: "But things are not that simple. You still need to take Kosilechna's body to the military camp and claim that he died suddenly in an accident. Then you perform a crying scene to make everyone believe you. Then you have to issue military orders to all generals to abide by military discipline and maintain order. No one can leave the military camp without permission and be beheaded if they disobey the order. Then you will use the confiscated money to increase military pay for the soldiers so that they will listen to you more. "

Hearing this, Taldali couldn't help but start gearing up. He felt that he really had a chance to take charge of Sarlang City. This opportunity to rise to the top in one step reduced his fear a lot and replaced it with an unprecedented sense of excitement. He began to fantasize about the scene after he took control of power. It was a feeling that he had never really touched.

However, Lin Xiaofeng poured cold water on him: "This is not yet complete control of the city. It can only be regarded as control of the army. You can only say that it is half successful." He explained, "The minor nobles and officials in this city are still there. Observe that sooner or later we will find out who will finally come out to make trouble and try to get a piece of the pie.”

"Then what should I do?" Taldali asked eagerly.

"This is the second step and the key to whether you can fully control the city." Lin Xiaofeng said slowly, "It's nothing more than four words: win the hearts and minds of the people."

Taldali stood in a daze among the ruins, his mind in confusion. He thought about how to capture the hearts of the people, but he had no clue. "How can I possibly understand this kind of thing?" He was troubled in his heart, feeling powerless as never before.

At this moment, Lin Xiaofeng walked over slowly, with his hands behind his back, looking leisurely and contented. He looked around, looked at the dead bodies on the ground, sighed slightly, and said to Taldali: "Tardali, do you know that there are two things in this world that are the most difficult to shake?"

Taldali shook his head in confusion. Lin Xiaofeng said lightly: "It's the interests of powerful people and the old ideas of ordinary people. But if you have the ability to leverage both at the same time, then even the strongest defense can be easily broken."

He paused for a moment, then continued: "If the interests above can't move them, just kill them directly; if the people below can't change their ideas, then use the interests above to seduce them."

Taldali was stunned for a while, but Lin Xiaofeng spoke in an understatement, as if he was talking about everyday things.

"Looking at how you are now, you are already half successful." Lin Xiaofeng kicked a corpse on the ground, "You can raid the homes of these dead ministers. Those petty officials with evil intentions, can you If you can bribe them, bribe them; if you can’t bribe them, scare them.”

"What about the people? How can I bribe them?" Taldali couldn't help but ask.

Lin Xiaofeng laughed proudly: "Haha, I am good at this. If it were me, I would first create some trouble for them and make their life miserable. Then, I would use money and grain to control the market and raise the price. "

He continued: "When they have had enough, you can sell food to them at a cheaper price or give it to them directly. In this way, they will regard you as their savior and be grateful to you."

After hearing this, Taldali felt his heart tremble. He had never heard of such a method.

"But will this cause trouble?" he asked worriedly.

"Don't worry," Lin Xiaofeng waved his hand, "People in ancient times were easy to fool, and those who stuttered would not resist easily. Besides, we will also find painters, theater troupes, etc. to promote you and promote you as a great hero. "

As he spoke, Lin Xiaofeng showed a strange smile: "When the time comes, you will be the emperor in this city of Sarlang, and no one will dare to say no."

Taldali was deeply moved by Lin Xiaofeng's words, as if he saw a brand new road. In this way, under Lin Xiaofeng's guidance, he began to move step by step towards that much-anticipated position.

Luo Huajun and Xie Hongxin stood aside, listening to all this, and felt chills down their spines. They watched Taldali being manipulated by Lin Xiaofeng and heading towards the abyss of eternal destruction, feeling helpless and scared in their hearts.

The Xixia army swept in like a scourge, having broken through the Pingkou Pass, and now it was even approaching the Sanshang Pass. This pass is the hub of trade between the two countries. We have already deployed manpower in the city. When the time is right, we can cooperate internally and externally to recapture Pingkou Pass in one fell swoop. Then, as long as one more level is exceeded, Kyoto will be in danger.

At this moment, the Xixia army had set up camp outside Sanshang Pass. Their cavalry was as fast as lightning and traveled thousands of miles every day, but both men and horses were exhausted. The terrain of Sanshang Pass is steep, so it should be captured in one go, and it is not advisable to fight for a long time. King Battle of Xixia made a prompt decision and ordered the entire army to rest and regroup on the spot.

Battelle stood outside the pass, looking at the majestic pass in the distance, feeling filled with pride. He recalled the hard life of the Xixia people. Although there were flocks of cattle and sheep, they still lived a difficult life. Daily necessities such as salt, utensils, tea, etc. are in short supply. Those Jingjiang businessmen were shrewd and cunning, and they monopolized resources, making the business unsustainable. But Battelle firmly believes that as long as this level is overcome, all difficulties will be solved.

"Your Majesty, do you want to fly a hot air balloon to detect the enemy's situation?" Urige asked. Battle glanced at the Sanshang Pass and said, "Yes, it doesn't matter even if they discover it. This pass is difficult to attack, but once it is broken, the follow-up will be unstoppable." "Your Majesty, when will the war start?" Urige asked. Battle thought for a moment and said, "Tomorrow. There are many people here. We need to get supplies quickly and then go south." "It's cold and freezing, and supplies are difficult. There can be no delay." After that, he ordered Uzhige to prepare the equipment for the attack. .

At this moment, a scout hurriedly broke into the tent and reported: "Battle's army has arrived at Sanshang Pass to set up camp, and launched a hot air balloon for reconnaissance." Emperor Jingjiang stared at the map closely and waved the scout to retreat. He looked around at the generals, "Everyone, Battle has broken through Pingkou Pass and is now resting. He may launch another attack in the near future, which is consistent with what Xiaofeng's secret letter said." "Wu Xiaosong, Yang Xiaoguo, you two are each Lead 20,000 soldiers and horses, and rush to Sanshang Pass to reinforce. We must hold our ground and consume the Xixia Army's strength."

After a night's rest, Battle felt refreshed. At daybreak, he got up and carefully checked the sheepskin map, focusing on the area behind Sanshang Pass. When the whole army was ready to go, he slammed the table and said one word: "Attack!"

The Xixia army launched a fierce attack like a tiger descending a mountain. The guard general of Sanshang Gate raised his telescope to observe the enemy's situation and took a deep breath. The soldiers did not panic because their superiors had informed them of the Xixia army's invasion intentions in advance and strictly ordered them to hold their positions and wait for reinforcements. The most urgent task at present is to prohibit the use of explosives and deplete the Xixia army's strength as much as possible. Although heavy cavalry is the key to siege, it has not yet appeared on the battlefield. Only by consuming the power of the Xixia Army's other arms and large forces in frontal attacks can the Shenji Battalion gain more results.

The military and civilians in the pass worked together to mobilize countless people and rushed to the city wall to defend against the attack of hot air balloons in the sky. At the same time, they also began to requisition materials from the city and raise hot air balloons to fight back. The defending officers and soldiers moved quickly and built wooden "tunnel" fortifications before the enemy troops reached the city. The scene was very spectacular.

Along with the trembling of the earth, the sound of iron hooves came like a roaring mountain and a tsunami. The trebuchets at the rear also slowly moved to the appropriate position and started throwing boulders into the city. The Xixia army was neatly arrayed, bows and arrows were drawn, and two rounds of fierce offensives were launched before any contact was made.

A large number of cavalry in heavy armor arrived at the moat in an instant. Regardless of the rain of arrows above their heads, they untied the ropes on their horses and quickly threw the bags of sand and gravel into the river with one wave, then turned their horses and galloped away. Countless cavalrymen threw bags of sand and gravel into the moat, gradually revealing the accumulation of sandbags.

This move shocked the general who defended the city. He immediately shouted: "Stop shooting arrows!" Battelle's courage was so amazing! In previous wars, infantry or cannon fodder risked their lives to fill the river with sand and soil, but he actually sent elite cavalry directly forward. However, these heavy armored cavalry also realized that the distance from the city wall to the moat was unable to cause effective damage to them, and continuing to shoot arrows would only be a waste of arrows.

"General! We can't just watch the enemy filling up the river!" The guards' soldiers were so anxious that their eyes were about to burst. Although they were mentally prepared, they still felt overwhelmed by the overwhelming Xixia army. Powerless and filled with fear. "Shut up! Save your strength and avoid the flying rocks and prepare to meet the enemy! The hot air balloon has already flown over. Go check the supplies and let the fire-fighting team be ready to put out the fire with dry ash!" the guard yelled and then ordered. "Looking at their posture, they want to take us down in one fell swoop, but we must not let them succeed easily. Get the thunder stone, rolling wood, golden juice, and hot oil quickly!"

The Xixia army's momentum was huge and continuous. Battelle rode his horse and stared at the battle ahead with a frown. "I underestimated them and didn't expect that they already had a way to deal with hot air balloons. I'm afraid this battle will be a bit difficult." Wurige on the side comforted him: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about it. All of this is part of our plan. We arrive suddenly and the opponent will definitely be ill-prepared. As long as we do whatever it takes, we will be able to capture this level within five days. By then, their weapons and supplies will be too late to keep up with the thunder stones and rolling logs, and it will be difficult for them to continue. Resisted."

When explosives cannot be used, the siege can only be filled with human lives. Battle nodded, "Send the order and tell the soldiers not to stop! Anyone who can climb the city wall will be promoted to a noble rank!"

A long time ago, during a war, attacking a city was a bloody and fierce battle. To capture a city, the attacking side usually has to have several times more troops than the defenders. Battle, the leader of the Xixia army, led such a mighty team. He is full of confidence. This confidence comes from the life-threatening soldiers under his hands on the one hand, and on the other hand, his unique magic weapon-the hot air balloon.

The hot air balloon floated in the air like a high-altitude scout, allowing Battelle to see every little movement on the city wall clearly. The advantage of this is that his original plan of luring the enemy out was aborted, because the people guarding the city were not blind, and they could see the Xixia army clearly from above.

So, with a sudden thought, Battle decided to use a hot air balloon to launch an attack from the air. Those Xixia soldiers sitting on the hot air balloon, under the command of specific flags, threw fire oil cans and stones down, which was like a rain of stones and fireballs. Although the defenders of the city were well prepared and used wooden boards to catch the fire oil cans and then used dry ash to put out the fire, they were still extremely panicked.

At the same time, the Xixia infantry were not idle either. They launched a fierce attack on the ground. Carrying ladders and braving the rain of arrows, these soldiers approached the city wall step by step. On the battlefield, arrows flew as densely as raindrops, and the shouts and killings were loud. Although Xixia infantrymen fell down from arrows from time to time, their offensive momentum became more and more fierce.

When the Xixia army's ladder was set up on the city wall, the generals guarding the city did not hesitate to order their men to pour kerosene and light the ladder on fire. The flames immediately engulfed the Xixia soldiers on the ladder, and they screamed one after another. But this could not stop the Xixia army's offensive at all. They seemed not to be afraid of death at all and rushed towards the city wall again and again.

As time passed, the situation on the battlefield began to change. Relying on their courage and numerical advantage, the Xixia army finally climbed onto the city wall. Although the defenders resisted desperately, it was obvious that they were somewhat unable to do so.

At this moment, Battle showed a cold smile and ordered an all-out attack on the city gate. This cruel siege battle finally ushered in the most exciting moment.

The soldiers in the city and the Xixia soldiers had been fighting fiercely on the city wall for several rounds. Their physical strength was gradually exhausted, and the city defense seemed inadequate. Sanshang Pass, this place is so important. It is extremely difficult to break through the city wall and seize the gate. If you attack the city gate directly, it will be like being trapped in an urn, surrounded by enemies on all sides, and it will be a dead end. To be successful, two aspects must cooperate.

A group of soldiers bravely crossed the moat again, pushed the cart, and rushed to the city gate like crazy! The general guarding the city had the overall situation in mind. Although the situation was critical, he had no fear. He glanced at the enemy troops rushing towards the city gate, and immediately ordered his men: "Fire arrows! The city gate must not be missed!" The soldiers responded to the order, quickly adjusted their formation to block the enemy troops, and at the same time divided their troops to defend the city wall.

Halfway through the charge, the soldiers pushing the cart were shot and killed by arrows, but the soldiers at the rear continued to push the cart forward. This is a battle between blood and will! With a muffled "dong" sound, the car hit the city gate for the first time. The general who defended the city gritted his teeth and waved his sword to command: "Quick, bring the kerosene and defend the city gate to the death!"

The enemy retreated, and the soldiers immediately poured kerosene on them and threw down their torches. A raging fire instantly ignited in the city gate hole, and the charger's attack was temporarily blocked, allowing the city wall to breathe. "Hurry up and bring reinforcements to reinforce the city wall! City defense supplies must be delivered as quickly as possible!" At the same time, the Xixia soldiers were still climbing tenaciously along the ladder. The soldiers guarding the city became red-eyed and slashed at any exposed areas. The Xixia soldiers did not show any weakness and resisted vigorously. At times like this, our soldiers from Jingjiang Kingdom always roar and face the difficulties.

The sound of killing on the city wall was loud, and the courage of the soldiers was completely aroused. Some swung their swords and slashed, and some threw down thunder stones and rolling logs, roaring at the same time. "I'll fucking kill you!" Such a cry echoed through the sky with the courage to break through the sky. Some people say that only such shouts can match their raging fighting spirit. Words like "kill, kill, kill" are really too vulgar.

As the sun set, the Xixia army retreated like a tide. The battlefield was horrific and the hell-like scene was shocking. Corpses were scattered all over the fields, and they were piled up under the city walls. The unfilled moat was stained red with blood, and there were occasional flames burning in a corner of the battlefield. On the city wall, there are marks and black ash left by swords everywhere. The most heartbreaking thing is that under the hillside where corpses are piled up under the city wall, the handprints left by countless survival warriors can be vaguely seen.

Battle stared expressionlessly at the tragic situation in front of him and remained silent for a long, long time. Uzhige carefully probed: "Your Majesty, the morale of our army is still high. Do we want to pursue the victory?" Battelle took a deep breath and replied: "We need to readjust our strategy. I think the thunder stone rolling wood they used in the later stage has been used." There are not many, and the frequency of throwing has also dropped significantly. We need to find a breakthrough and capture them in one fell swoop. Their main force should be concentrated on the city wall now. We can use the cover of night to send people into the city and wait for an opportunity to attack. Let the soldiers rest for two hours to replenish their strength, and I will redeploy the tactics myself." Uzhige stepped aside respectfully. (End of chapter)