"Sick?! Who are you calling sick? You were clearly the one who shot an arrow at me, yet now you are saying that I am sick? "Chen Feiyu was instantly stunned.
He couldn't understand.
Was there such an unreasonable thing in this world?
You shot an arrow at me, I asked you to shoot another arrow, yet you are saying that I am sick!
Furthermore …
Most importantly, what was the look in the eyes of the surrounding scholars and soldiers? What kind of look was that! This situation wasn't right, it was completely not the result he wanted!
Chen Feiyu was on the verge of breaking down. He felt that he had already displayed sufficient power.
However, nobody believed him.
How aggrieved, how helpless!
In reality, Chen Feiyu had somewhat fallen into the trap. If he could look at this problem from the perspective of a spectator, perhaps it would be very easy to understand.
This was because the examinee who had already been eliminated had outstanding abilities, as well as how the formation in front of them had been destroyed. These were the two things that could be judged.
Evidently, the latter would arouse people's curiosity.
After all, that represented that Fang Zhengzhi had once again changed the situation that was already in a stalemate.
Why was it that the place he shot just happened to disrupt the operation of the formation?
This was a question that perplexed the hearts of all the commanders. Because, just as Fang Zhengzhi had said before, in a situation where they couldn't even see the entire formation, how would they be able to understand the changes in the formation?
Could it be …
Suddenly, an extremely terrifying thought flashed across the minds of all the military commanders.
Fang Zhengzhi knew that his vision was limited.
However, ever since he arrived at the exit of the wind valley, his gaze had never once moved. In other words, he had been observing the changes in the formation from the start to the end.
If that was the case, then there was only one possibility.
Fang Zhengzhi was able to deduce the entire pattern of operation of the formation from the changes in a small part of the formation.
Heavens!
This was a shocking move.
All of the military commanders looked towards Fang Zhengzhi. They suddenly recalled that this Fang Zhengzhi was a miracle that had never appeared since the founding of the Great Xia Dynasty.
A youth from a mountain village who had never even attended a Hall of Dao. Yet, he had triumphed throughout the Law of Dao examinations. From the county examination to the capital examination, he had always topped the Double Roll Champion.
Most importantly, he had also topped the Court Theory Examination. Furthermore, he had topped the Court Theory Examination alongside Nangong Hao. This was something that nobody had ever expected.
But he did it.
Just like not long ago, nobody had ever thought that Fang Zhengzhi could really rely on twenty Silver Horned Wolves. They had destroyed the natural barrier of the Southern Region, Wind Valley, without losing a single soldier.
In that case, what was impossible in the face of Nangong Hao's Death Trap?
"Charge! Fight for General Fang! "
"Those who surrender will not be killed!"
"Quickly put down your weapons. We were born from the same root, so why are you torturing each other?"
At this moment, the commanders also seemed to have been injected with chicken blood. Their blood was boiling as they loudly shouted for surrender. Like a pack of wild wolves, they charged into the formation that had already been completely defeated.
…
Icy Monkey Settlement.
A soldier quickly passed through the gate of the tribe and ran towards a huge stone house opposite the gate. Drops of sweat drenched his face.
"Young Master, Young Master, it's bad, the formation has been broken!" As soon as the soldier rushed into the stone house, he immediately knelt on the ground and reported this extremely urgent military situation.
"What?! Broken? How is this possible! "One of the middle-aged men's expression changed.
"It has indeed been broken. Fang Zhengzhi ordered his men to shoot spears and arrows, breaking our formation. Now, almost all of the soldiers in the formation have been captured!"
"A volley of spears and arrows? Fang Zhengzhi is really daring. Does he dare to start a massacre? "
"No. Fang Zhengzhi only used his spear and arrows to … tear, yes, tear a hole in the formation, and this hole just happened to stop the formation from changing. So, so … "
"I know, follow me to welcome the guests!" Nangong Hao's voice rang out. Then, a white figure flashed past the soldier's eyes. Before he had even finished his sentence. He had already exited the stone house.
…
When the news of Fang Zhengzhi breaking Nangong Hao's formation spread to the Icy Monkey Settlement, another piece of news was also rapidly spreading to the Yan Capital of the Great Xia Dynasty.
A fast horse sped through the east gate of the Yan Capital, straight into the palace. After changing horses, it once again galloped towards the throne room of the Great Xia Dynasty.
It was not the time for morning court. However, within the throne room, hundreds of officials stood on both sides, their expressions extremely solemn.
"Your Majesty, please send out your troops quickly. If not, there might be changes!" One of the officials knelt in the middle of the throne room, his head on the ground.
"Your Majesty, this subject is willing to request for reinforcements. The Stable Mountain Pass is the gate that keeps the Southern Region out. It must not be lost!" Another general wearing armor also knelt on the ground, cupped his fists, and requested.
"Report!"
"Urgent report from the Stable Mountain Gate!"
At this moment, two voices rang out at almost the same time within the throne room. This caused all of the officials to turn their gazes towards the entrance of the throne room.
Not long after, an armored soldier was led into the throne room by four guards in golden armor. He was holding a letter in his hand.
"Read it." Emperor Lin Mubai, who was seated on the throne and dressed in a golden dragon robe, finally spoke when he saw the soldier enter the throne room.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The soldier nodded. Then, he carefully opened the letter in his hand. After scanning the contents, he began to read it out loud.
"The Stable Mountain Gate's garrison, Yu Tianfeng, was drunk last night and did not know that the enemy was at the gates. Knowing that his crime was unforgivable, he committed suicide in the camp. Even though the 50,000 soldiers at the Stable Mountain Gate fought to the death against the vicious enemy, there was a huge disparity in military strength between us and the enemy. Without a commander, the Stable Mountain Gate was lost …"
"Lost?!"
"What, how long has it been? In less than a day, the Stable Mountain Gate has been lost?!"
"The Stable Mountain Gate had 50,000 soldiers guarding it. Furthermore, they were well-trained and had sufficient supplies. With its natural defenses, no matter how strong the enemy was, they should be able to hold out for more than half a month. How could it be lost so quickly?"
"That's right, the four main settlements are now under the control of our dynasty. Which direction did the Southern Region soldiers attack the Stable Mountain Gate from? What disparity in military strength? There were no soldiers at all! "
When all the civil and military officials heard the word 'fallen', they were all shocked. Because … It had only been less than a day since the news of the Stable Mountain Gate being surrounded reached Yan Capital.
It was too sudden!
No one could believe it.
In the hearts of the officials, there was a possibility that the Southern Region would send troops. However, it was impossible for them to attack the Stable Mountain Gate.
After all. The Yan Ya Settlement and a few other settlements near the Stable Mountain Gate were completely under the control of the Great Xia Dynasty.
Then …
Where did the army that could take down the Stable Mountain Gate come from? Even if the soldiers at the Stable Mountain Gate were really drunk last night, they did not have to commit suicide to escape punishment. Couldn't they make up for their mistakes?
There were too many suspicious points in this letter.
No one could understand any of these suspicious points. However, one thing was for sure. The Stable Mountain Gate had been lost. This also meant that the door to the Great Xia Dynasty and the Southern Region had been opened.
Furthermore, the most important thing was …
The Stable Mountain Gate was lost at this time.
What time was it now?
The combat examinations were being conducted intensely. Close to 30 elites of the Great Xia Dynasty were fighting in the Southern Mountain Range. A 100,000 strong army was in the four main settlements of the Southern Mountain Range. The Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, Lin Tianrong, was also in the Southern Mountain Range.
The Stable Mountain Gate. A gate that connected the 100,000 soldiers to the Great Xia Dynasty.
Their throats had been cut!
100,000 soldiers, the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, and close to 30 elites. How could they survive?
"Your Majesty, the closest army to the Stable Mountain Gate is the 300,000 soldiers stationed in Western Liang. Your Majesty, please issue an order immediately. If you are one step late, I'm afraid that the future of the Crown Prince and the 100,000 soldiers of the Great Xia Dynasty will be in danger!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
"I feel that General Wang's words are inappropriate. The Stable Mountain Gate has been breached. If the Southern Region attacks, the Eastern Capital will be in danger. It will be too late for you to mobilize the troops from Western Liang. I suggest that the Northern Lands attack first to ensure the safety of the Eastern Capital. Then, the Northern Lands and Western Liang will work together to destroy the Southern Region! "
"General Liu is right. We need to ensure the safety of the Yan Capital first!"
"Yes, yes, yes. Protect the Yan Capital first, then surround the Yan Capital with two armies. That will be safer! "
"Cowards! The rebels of the Southern Region would not dare to invade the Yan Capital even if they were given a million guts! Furthermore, there are 100,000 Royal Guards in the Yan Capital. What is there to worry about? The most important thing now is to resolve the threat of the Stable Mountain Gate. Otherwise, the hearts of the people will change! "
Very quickly, all of the officials began to discuss among themselves. Some wanted to send troops to the Stable Mountain Gate first, while others wanted to return to the Yan Capital first.
Listening to the discussions below, Emperor Lin Mubai waved his hand in annoyance.
Thus, the throne room returned to its usual calm.
All of the officials stared wide-eyed at Emperor Lin Mubai, awaiting his decision.
"All of you want to send troops?"
"Yes!" All of the generals replied.
"Do any of you have a different opinion?" Emperor Lin Mubai nodded and continued to ask.
"I have a different opinion!" Hearing Emperor Lin Mubai's question, the Minister of Rites, who had been silent all this while, finally stood out.
"Speak."
"In my opinion, the Southern Region and the Great Xia have been neighbors for generations and have a close relationship. There must be a reason for the Southern Region to suddenly send troops to take down the Stable Mountain Gate. The Great Xia has always been a country of etiquette. Your Majesty, why don't you send a messenger to the Southern Region to investigate and see if our disciples have done something inappropriate in the Southern Region, or if they were instigated by a certain race? If it is the fault of the Great Xia, we will punish them severely. If it is the fault of a certain race, we can explain it to them with empathy. This way, we can avoid harming the centuries-old friendship between the two countries! Of course, if the Southern Region is truly up to no good, it is not too late for Your Majesty to send troops. This is also in line with the etiquette of the Great Xia Dynasty. As the saying goes, we should use diplomacy before using force! "
When the Minister of Rites finished speaking, he bowed and slowly knelt on the ground.
"I agree!"
"I agree as well!"
Not long after, two other officials stood out and expressed their support for the Minister of Rites.
When the other generals heard the words of the Minister of Rites, they all revealed looks of disdain. However, the officials indeed had the right to give advice. Furthermore, Emperor Lin Mubai had indeed asked if there were any other opinions.
As such, even though the generals were furious, they still tolerated it.
However …
No one believed that Emperor Lin Mubai would accept such a meaning. Even though the Great Xia Dynasty was a country of etiquette, it was also a country that nurtured its strength.
Now that the national treasury was full, the army was well-trained, and there was no need to fear a battle.
If a vassal state like the Southern Region were to bully their territory and they did not retaliate, would they still be the Great Xia Dynasty?
"I feel that the Minister of Rites' words make sense. Then, I will send the Minister of Rites to the Southern Region personally to investigate this matter!" Emperor Lin Mubai finally nodded his head and gave the order.
Just as he finished speaking.
The generals in the throne room looked at Emperor Lin Mubai in disbelief. Because, they could not understand why Emperor Lin Mubai would listen to the words of the Minister of Rites.
Did he really think that the Southern Region was still the Southern Region of the past?
How could the Southern Region, which dared to invade their territory and occupy the Stable Mountain Pass, still be the same vassal state that submitted to the court every year?
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will definitely investigate this matter to repay Your Majesty's kindness!" The Minister of Rites did not care about the expressions of the surrounding generals. After hearing Emperor Lin Mubai's words, he smiled.
Knowing the Emperor's intentions, understanding the Emperor's heart.
This was the way of an official. If he could not even tell whether the Emperor wanted to fight or not, then what was the point of being the Minister of the Six Council Officials? He should just go home and farm!
A bunch of boorish people!
The Minister of Rites scanned the surrounding generals with disdain. His gaze landed on the leader, Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping, who was dressed in a red official robe.
Ever since the military report was received, Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping had not said a single word. This was something that he found strange.
But as strange as it was strange, this credit had already landed in his pocket.
The Minister of Rites did not think much of it. He bowed respectfully, then quickly left the throne room to prepare for his trip to the Southern Region.
Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping looked at the retreating Minister of Rites. A faint glimmer flashed across his eyes as he smiled faintly.
It was a form of sympathy.
Or rather, it was a form of sympathy that was mixed with disdain and disdain.
The Emperor's kindness, the Emperor's heart.
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