Half a month later, the Regent of Da Chu State, Mo Jingli, brought the Empress Dowager, the new emperor, and most of the court officials south to Jiangnan. Those who remained in the capital were the old court officials led by Duke Hua and a portion of the civil officials. When the soldiers on the frontlines received this news, their morale instantly collapsed. The battle that was not optimistic to begin with was a complete failure. The Northern Tribes army continued to push south. Ten days later, the Zijing Pass that had held out for months was finally broken. Large amounts of northern soldiers poured into the pass.
At this time, when Mo Xiuyao, who was far away in Xi Ling, received the news, the Mohist army had already reached the Emperor Of Xiling's city. In the previous Battle of Feng City, with the lessons learned and sharpened in Bian City, the performance of Chen Yun and the other young generals was rather outstanding. Although Lei Tengfeng was rescued by the gold-robed guards in the end, the flaws could not obscure the beauty of the jade. The Mo Family Army continued to push forward, and after several months of continuous battles, this group of soldiers that originally did not have much experience had become the true elite soldiers of the Mo Family Army. When the Mohist army reached the Emperor Of Xiling's city, it was already the ninth month.
After surrounding the Emperor Of Xiling's city, Mo Xiuyao did not immediately give the order to attack. He only surrounded but did not attack. He took the opportunity to let the soldiers who had been tired for months rest.
At this time, in the Emperor Of Xiling's palace, the Emperor Of Xiling was frowning deeply as he looked at the white-robed youth in front of him. Below the Emperor Of Xiling, the cultured and elegant Xu Qingbai also smiled as he sized up the Emperor Of Xiling in front of him. The Emperor Of Xiling was only in his early fifties, but compared to Jhennam Of Gojoseon who had lost an arm but still had a grand presence, he was not very presentable. Maybe it was because of years of singing and dancing that he was extremely thin. His face was sallow and his eyes were murky. Even his eyelids drooped loosely. He was not old, but he looked lifeless.
Xu Qingbai did not care as he looked at the Emperor Of Xiling's palace guards who were staring at him. In reality, he had been in Xi Ling for many days, but the Emperor Of Xiling did not plan to see him at first. Maybe the Emperor Of Xiling did not think that his Xiling Army would be so weak in front of the Mohist army. It was only when the Mohist army took Bian City and Feng City in less than half a month's time did he truly start to worry. However, this negotiation, which was related to the fate of the nation, was not so easy to resolve. In addition, the Emperor Xiling's palace guards were, so his attitude was indecisive. Now that the Mo Family Army was at the city gates and there was no news from the Lord of Zhennan's residence, he could not afford to hesitate any longer.
In the northwest, Xu Qingbai had been involved in farming in extremely barren areas for many years. However, this didn't erase his innate scholarly aura. In fact, after a few years, he had become even gentler and gentler than before. Compared to the Xu family who had different personalities, Xu Qingbai was the successor of the Xu family's century-old scholarly reputation. He was truly talented. Compared to him, Xu Qingchen was too otherworldly, Xu Qingze was too cold, Xu Qingfeng was more like a warrior, and Xu Qingyan was too lively. Only Xu Qingbai had a gentle expression and an indifferent smile. He was a real gentleman and no one could hate him.
"What do you think, Emperor Of Xiling?" Xu Qingbai asked indifferently after a long time.
The Emperor Of Xiling did not relax because of Xu Qingbai's gentle attitude. He still frowned and looked like he was in a difficult position. Xu Qingbai said slowly, "Actually, why does the Emperor Of Xiling have to be so difficult? The Prince Ding Mansion did not mean to make things difficult for the Emperor Of Xiling. We have no other choice."
Everyone present, including the Qi Lin guards who were standing at the door and staring at the guards in the hall, was speechless. They had already attacked the capital, but they did not want to make things difficult. What would be considered as making things difficult?
Seeing the Emperor Of Xiling's disbelieving expression, Xu Qingbai smiled and said, "If not for Jhennam Of Gojoseon's ambition to attack the Da Chu State, our Prince Ding Mansion would not have made things difficult for the Emperor Of Xiling." The Emperor Of Xiling frowned and said, "As far as I know, the Mohist army has already cut ties with Eastern Chu. Fourth Young Master Xu, please do not use these words to fool me." Even if he was a puppet, he was still an emperor. Xu Qingbai using these words to fool him was simply mocking his intelligence. Xu Qingbai did not mind and shook his head helplessly. "Although our Prince Ding Mansion has no intention of interfering in the affairs of the Da Chu State, the Emperor Of Xiling should also know that the northwest is small and barren. If Jhennam Of Gojoseon were to take over the Da Chu State, with Jhennam Of Gojoseon's ambition, would he not make things difficult for the Prince Ding Mansion?"
The Emperor Of Xiling was silent. Xu Qingbai's words had somewhat convinced him. In reality, he also understood that Xu Qingbai's words were mostly sophistry. However, under these circumstances, people were far more likely to accept such sophistry than usual. Therefore, the Emperor Of Xiling could not help but think that if Jhennam Of Gojoseon had not attacked the Da Chu State, would Mo Xiuyao not have attacked Xiling? Most importantly, Lei Zhenting attacking the Da Chu State was one thing, but he had actually taken away Xiling's most elite troops and horses. When Xiling was in danger, he did not even consider coming back to help. Instead, he continued to attack the Da Chu State. This matter made the Emperor Of Xiling very unhappy.
Seeing the Emperor Of Xiling's silence, Xu Qingbai continued, "The Emperor Of Xiling must also understand that with Xiling's current military strength … the Imperial City will definitely not be able to be defended. Moreover, even if the Prince Ding Mansion retreats now. Can the Emperor Of Xiling withstand the military strength of the various countries in the Western Region? As far as I know, the small countries in the Western Region have already formed an alliance of 15 countries, leading 600,000 troops to the border. They want to take revenge for the blood debt of the Xiling Army in the Western Region in the past … "
Hearing this, the Emperor Of Xiling could not help but tremble. How many people had Long Yang killed in the Western Region back then? It was impossible to count. In the past hundreds of years, many people in the Western Region had lived under Xiling's tyranny. It could be said that the hatred between them and Xiling was as deep as the sea. However, Xiling's military strength had always been strong, so these small countries could only swallow their anger. However, enduring silently did not mean that they were willing to submit. Xiling had just been defeated by the Mohist army, and these small countries were already ready to make a move.
The Xiling Emperor knew that he would never be able to defeat Mo Xiuyao, nor would he be able to deal with the countries of the Western Regions who hated the Xiling Emperor. Just like how he always knew that he could not defeat his younger brother, Jhennam Of Gojoseon, he had always been very sensible. After a long while, the Emperor Of Xiling finally spoke, "Fourth Young Master Xu, what do you want to say?"
Xu Qingbai raised his eyebrows slightly, knowing that the Emperor Of Xiling was shocked and relaxed. He smiled faintly and said, "As long as the Emperor Of Xiling gives up the Emperor Of Xiling City, all the cities that the Mohist army had previously taken over will belong to the northwest. The Mohist army will immediately withdraw. Isn't it good for both sides to coexist peacefully? "
The Emperor Of Xiling almost spat out a mouthful of blood. Coexist peacefully?! The Mohist army had taken over one-third of Xiling's territory, and now he was talking about coexisting peacefully with him?
The Emperor Of Xiling shook his head and said, "The Imperial City is out of the question. As long as Prince Ding withdraws his troops immediately, the land that the Mohist army had previously occupied can be given to the Prince Ding Mansion. In addition, I can also add in the Qingyang Province. The Qingyang Province borders the Da Chu State, and its area is twice the size of the Anping Province where the Imperial City is located. " The Imperial City was the capital and foundation of Xiling. If he lost the Imperial City, how could he continue to be an Emperor? Would he have to follow the example of the Da Chu State's Emperor?
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