The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 287: Jin Liao Goes South

The flames of war spread to the northern land of Song State in an instant.

This piece of news has added fuel to the already depressing and tense atmosphere in the world.

Everyone who heard the news was shocked.

Jin and Liao attacked Song at the same time. Among the big countries in the world, only Beimang and Liyang remained peaceful.

In other words, troubled times are coming!
Countless people became stiff and terrified at the mere thought of this.

State of Song.

Zhao Ji was extremely angry and terrified: "Quick, send people to negotiate immediately and tell Jin and Liao that the annual tribute from the Song Dynasty can be increased by another 30%.

Ask them what they want? They can discuss it and ask them to stop the war immediately."

"Yes."

"Immediately mobilize all available troops. We must not let Jin and Liao attack Bianliang." Zhao Ji said in a panic.

"Yes."

"Oh, right? Haven't those bandits in Liangshan already pacified Fang La? Let's send them north to resist the Jin Kingdom right away."

"Yes."

"I said we can't fight, we can't fight. It's all the fault of the Ming Dynasty and the Mongols."

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Sui Dynasty.

Yang Guang, who was very busy, was shocked when he heard the news.

He immediately called Yang Lin, Pei Ju and others to discuss the matter.

"What a Mongol! This must be the Mongol plan.

Next, the Ming Kingdom will also be in trouble." Pei Ju's eyes flickered for a few breaths, and he said with certainty.

Yang Guang looked at it and asked in some doubt: "Why is it determined to be the Mongol Yuan's plan?"

"Your Majesty, it is unreasonable for Temujin to take action personally, risking the lives of Jin, Liao, and Northern Mang.

Now that Jin and Liao have taken action against Song, that makes sense." Pei Ju affirmed.

"It must be that the Ming Dynasty's growing strength not only worries the Mongols, but also frightens the Jin and Liao.

So the Mongols united with the Jin and Liao kingdoms to implement this plan together.”

"Temujin will first personally take action to defeat the Turks and open up a passage for the Mongols to attack our Sui Dynasty.

At the same time, attract the strong men of the Ming Dynasty to take action.

At this time, Temujin and Zhu Houzhao were hunting on the grassland, and both sides were holding each other back.

At this time, Jin and Liao attacked Song.

The Jin and Liao kingdoms were constantly fighting with each other, and at the same time, they had long been eyeing the Song kingdom. However, they had been enduring it because they did not have a good opportunity and were afraid that the other side, the Mongols, and the Ming kingdom would take advantage of them.

Now is the perfect opportunity.

The most powerful force of the Mongols was pinned down by the Ming Dynasty, and the main force was preparing to attack the Sui Dynasty. It was impossible for the Mongols to take advantage of the situation.

The same was true for the Ming Dynasty. Its most powerful force was tied down by the Mongols. The country was undergoing reforms and could not mobilize too much force. The Ming Dynasty was also keeping an eye on the Great Sui Dynasty.

Coupled with the increasing threat from the Ming, the Jin and Liao had no choice but to reach an agreement to jointly attack the Song first. "

“This is how the current situation came about.

The most powerful forces of the Ming Dynasty and the Mongols were restrained by each other.

Kublai Khan was gathering the remnants of the Turks and was about to attack the Sui Dynasty.

Jin and Liao were attacking Song, but Song was weak and could not stop them.

As for the Ming Dynasty, given its strength, it would definitely be able to spare some resources even during the reform.

But this force cannot be too strong, so which side should he join?

That is why I said that the Ming Dynasty will also be in trouble."

Pei Ju spoke eloquently, and everyone present frowned, believing most of what he said in their hearts.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations, Your Majesty." Suddenly, Pei Ju said again.

"Oh? Where does the joy come from?" Yang Guang frowned and looked over.

"Your Majesty, the Jin and Liao attacking the Song is a good thing for our Great Sui." Pei Ju smiled confidently and said, "Because I have determined that the Jin and Liao will surely invade the Song with unstoppable force.

By then, the Ming Kingdom will definitely invest its strength into the Song Kingdom.

Then as long as the Sui Dynasty can hold off Kublai Khan, we won't have to worry too much about the Ming Dynasty's subsequent covetousness."

Before he finished speaking, the eyes of Yang Guang, Yang Lin and others lit up and they gradually became excited.

Not bad.

Given the Song Dynasty's weakness and strength, it would certainly not be able to stop the Jin and Liao Dynasties.

Would the Ming Dynasty watch the Song Dynasty fall into the hands of the Jin and Liao Kingdoms?
Certainly not.

At that time, the little force that the Ming Kingdom could mobilize would be invested in the Song Kingdom.

Once you have invested this, it will be difficult to withdraw.

The Song State will most likely become the Ming State's first target.

With the existence of the Jin, Liao and Song dynasties, and the Ming dynasty undergoing internal reforms and being restrained by Genghis Khan, even the Ming dynasty could not easily take over the Song dynasty, and might even fall into it.

For several years, or even more than ten years, they were unable to covet the Sui Dynasty.

However, the Ming Dynasty would not allow the Mongols to occupy the Sui Dynasty and would continue to help the Sui Dynasty resist the Mongols.

In other words, as long as Kublai Khan could be resisted, the Sui Dynasty would have a good chance of reviving.

As his thoughts flashed through his mind, Yang Guang suddenly became energetic and excited, as if he had returned to the time when he first ascended the throne.

"Hahaha, good, it is indeed a godsend.

Our Great Sui Dynasty will surely be able to rise from the ashes and be reborn." Yang Guang laughed proudly, feeling that he had done it again.

Nearly half of Yang Lin and others were also very excited.

Pei Ju followed among them, watching with a smile.

I am also a little curious.

In order to fulfill the three-year agreement, he tried his best and would never let the Mongols invade the Sui Dynasty within three years.

But how should the Ming Dynasty respond to the current situation?
"By the way, Jin and Liao will not attack the Mongol Khanate, but what about Northern Mang? Could it be that the Mongol Khanate has also reached some agreement with Northern Mang?
If not, my Great Sui may not be able to cooperate with Northern Mang. "Yang Guang thought of this and smiled confidently.

"Your Majesty is wise. You can send an envoy immediately." said a minister.

After issuing some orders, the excited Yang Guang, Yang Lin and others all turned their eyes to the grassland.

Although Pei Ju didn't say it, they all knew it.

The Ming Dynasty did have a way to break the impasse.

The simplest and best is right in front of you.

Once Temujin is defeated, naturally no one will be able to stop the Ming Dynasty.

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Northern Wilderness.

It took them two days later than Sui Dynasty for them to receive the news.

At this time, Tuoba Bodhisattva had already set off with an army of 30,000.

After receiving the news, he became more cautious, but still continued to advance towards the Chagatai Khanate of the Yuan Dynasty.

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On the grassland a thousand miles away from the Ming border.

Zhu Houzhao received the news earlier than the Sui Dynasty.

On April 5, the news that the Jin and Liao kingdoms were marching southward was brought to him.

At this moment, he was only a few hundred miles away from Temujin's Qiexue army.

With the speed of the two cavalry units, even if they are not trying their best, they will definitely meet by tomorrow evening.

A big war is about to begin.

But Zhu Houzhao had to be distracted.

In the central tent, Zhu Houzhao, Zhang Sanfeng, Wuji, and Lord Zheng who had arrived this morning were all present.

Wei Jinzhong began to talk about the analysis from the cabinet and the military cabinet.

The news was too important and time was pressing, so it was delivered by Wei Jinzhong personally, along with analysis and suggestions from the highest levels of the Ming Dynasty.

The analysis is similar to Pei Ju's analysis, which says that the event has not yet happened and will take place at a later time.

The advice is to wait and see.

Although they all did not believe in the strength and toughness of the Song Dynasty, at this point, the Ming Dynasty did not have any better solutions.

We can only wait and see what happens.

What if the Song Dynasty managed to stop the attacks from the Jin and Liao Dynasties?

What if the Jin and Liao kingdoms disagree on the division of spoils and start fighting?

What if the Northern Mang destroyed the Chagatai Khanate and forced the Mongols to join forces?

There are so many things that could have happened.

Of course, the main reason is that the Ming Dynasty is currently unable to take action.

Another point is that the Jin and Liao countries have just invaded the Song Dynasty, and the outcome is still unknown.

The Ming Dynasty could not act rashly.

After Wei Jinzhong finished speaking, he stood respectfully, waiting for orders.

Zhu Houzhao pondered for a moment, snorted coldly and said: "It must be the despicable means of the Mongols.

But if you want to make things difficult for the Ming Dynasty, you’re dreaming.

It is indeed necessary to wait and see, but we cannot fail to make preparations.

Convey my order and order Li Jing to lead the First and Third Armies to the Shaanxi border and wait for orders.

The military cabinet mobilized supplies to Shaanxi."

"Yes." Wei Jinzhong responded immediately.

"How is Lao Wang doing?" Zhu Houzhao asked.

"Your Majesty, General Wang is still in seclusion. He has only come out once during this period and has handed over the task of reorganizing the Guizhou garrison to his deputy general," Wei Jinzhong replied.

"Well, then don't disturb Old Wang." Zhu Houzhao nodded.

After asking some more questions, Wei Jinzhong left with the orders.

"I now hope that Zhao Ji can resist the Jin and Liao kingdoms, but I don't have any confidence at all.

Zhao Ji is a worse loser than Yang Guang, right?" Zhu Houzhao said uncertainly.

Zhang Sanfeng and Wuji were speechless. They would not rashly interrupt such national affairs, not to mention that they themselves were not well versed in them.

"Your Majesty, our Ming Dynasty must indeed make preparations early. Instead of believing that Zhao Ji can hold off the Jin and Liao kingdoms, it is better to believe that our Ming Dynasty can complete the reforms as soon as possible." Duke Zheng thought for a moment and spoke solemnly.

Obviously, he also did not trust Zhao Ji and the State of Song.

"You are right, old man. Zhao Ji is so soft-hearted towards me. He is a cowardly waste.

The State of Song pays tribute every year, but they are the same garbage. How can I trust them?
I should still defeat Temujin in one fell swoop.

If we can kill Temujin, then everything will be fine. " Zhu Houzhao seemed to be awakened, with war and murderous intent surging in his eyes.

Zheng Gong, Zhang Sanfeng and Wuji all felt a tightness in their hearts and felt quite heavy.

It’s not easy to kill Temujin.

"Your Majesty, killing Temujin is a big deal, but you must not fight him to death.

Today, our Ming Dynasty is thriving. As long as we maintain stability step by step, we will be able to conquer the world.

If we fight Temujin at this time, we will fall into Temujin's trap, which will make other countries happy or even ridicule us. "Zheng Gong spoke up, very seriously.

Moreover, he knew how to persuade. Once he used the words "trick" and "sarcasm", Zhu Houzhao, who wanted to refute, immediately shut up.

"Trick?" Zhu Houzhao frowned.

"That's right." Duke Zheng nodded seriously, "Your Majesty, think about it, you still have unlimited potential, and your strength is getting stronger day by day.

In addition, the Ming Dynasty was also becoming stronger day by day.

However, Temujin and the Mongols had nowhere else to go.

If we fight Temujin at this time, and both sides suffer losses, wouldn't it be Your Majesty and the Ming Dynasty that suffer the greater losses?"

(Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 will be updated tomorrow at noon.)
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