The one who had caused the most trouble was not Wang Yan and his son, who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere and led an army into the city. It was Wang Chong, who had constructed Lion City.
At the very start, the Ouzan people had also ridiculed the Mengshe Zhao people.
But after witnessing the formidable defensive capabilities of Lion City and experiencing its position on the Erhai plains and in the southwest of the Tang Dynasty, no one dared to ridicule the Mengshe Zhao people any longer.
The Ouzan people did not have much understanding of the people of the Central Plains. At most, they knew that the Tang people were commanded by Xianyu Zhongtong and Wang Yan. But in terms of fame, neither Xianyu Zhongtong nor Wang Yan could compare to Wang Chong.
Now, even the lowest-ranking soldiers of Ouzan knew of the name 'Wang Chong'. This name was accompanied by all sorts of unfathomable and mysterious conjectures.
Many people in the Great Tang Empire were saying that this mysterious youth in the distant capital had long ago predicted that Mengshe Zhao and Ouzan would start this war. Although Lion City was said to be built for merchants, its defenses and preparations were on the level of a war!
Even the Ouzan people had accepted this theory.
Even Fengjiayi and Jiaosidu had been rather curious about this youth called 'Wang Chong'. Although the two of them did not believe that he had such foresight, the existence of Lion City had truly caused immeasurable damage to the Mengshe – Ü-Tsang army's tactics and the course of the war. There was no doubt about this.
And the name of Wang Chong had become an existence that the Mengshe – Ü-Tsang army could not ignore.
But no one had expected him to descend from the heavens and appear here from the capital. Moreover, he had also defeated Jiao Serro and Fengjiayi, and even Huoshu Huizang, the lofty Ouzan Great General, had fallen for Wang Chong's plan to lure the tiger away from the mountain and suffered a minor defeat.
"Impossible!!"
The first to react and find this result unacceptable was not Jiao Serro or King Mengshe Zhao, but Fengjiayi.
"How could that kid be so powerful?"
His eyes were open and his emotions were fluctuating wildly. Constructing a city and commanding soldiers were two completely different concepts. Even when he had first heard that a brat of the Tang dynasty had constructed that vexing Lion City, Fengjiayi had only felt that this fellow posed a threat to Mengshe Zhao.
However, this was completely different from Wang Chong leading an army to defeat him.
"Prime Minister, are you sure it's him?"
Jiao Serro suddenly raised his head, voicing the question on everyone's mind. Although he already completely trusted Dalun Ruozan, Jiao Serro still felt that the Prime Minister was being a little too certain.
"That's right, Prime Minister. That Wang Jiuling is known as the brilliant minister of the Tang dynasty. When he was around, the Tang dynasty was in a state of splendor. Even the Son of Heaven of the Tang dynasty was supported by him. He has three sons and one daughter. His eldest son is an important civil official of the Tang dynasty, and his third son, Wang Yan, is an expert in the art of war. His defenses are probably even tighter than Xianyu Zhongtong's. If you add on Wang Fu and Wang Chong, wouldn't the Wang Clan be filled with elites? "
Gelofeng's hands were pressed against the armrests of her chair, her eyes rippling as if she still found this news somewhat difficult to digest.
Although the former Prime Minister of the Tang dynasty, Wang Jiuling, had retired for more than ten years, he still had a great influence in the Tang dynasty. He contributed greatly to the prosperity of the early Tang dynasty. Although he was now old, he still posed a great threat.
As long as this person didn't die, there was no peace of mind.
Although Wang Jiuling was now old, there were many talented descendants under his name. All of them were elites, and he had the posture of a Prime Minister. Just thinking about it gave Gelofeng a headache.
The Six Zhao of Erhai Lake was too small. Although he had always been ambitious and had some achievements. Although he had always been ambitious and wanted to achieve something, Mengshe Zhao was located on a plateau and the air was thin. It was not suitable for anyone other than Ouzan.
If Mengshe Zhao wanted to expand, and if Gelofeng wanted to realize her ambitions, break away from her position as a vassal, and become a true emperor, they could only expand north, toward the direction of the Tang dynasty.
The southwest of the Central Plains was connected to Mengshe Zhao, and the soil was fertile. This was the perfect place to expand their territory. This was also the reason why Gelofeng wanted to ally with Ouzan.
However, Geluofeng had no choice but to admit that the difficulty of achieving his ambitions was far greater than he had imagined.
"Hahaha, Your Majesty, it's actually not difficult to determine the identity of that young man. Xianyu Zhongtong only listens to Zhangchou Jianqiong's orders. If anyone were to receive Zhangchou Jianqiong's orders, he would immediately hand over his military authority. However, will Wang Yan hand over his military authority as well? "
The official account's exclusive 'War God So Jung-son' (1) has been uploaded, and you are welcome to follow it. Add the WeChat account and search for Huangfu Qi. Click on the profile picture and you'll be able to view it in the history. :)]
"I've heard that Wang Yan is inflexible and inflexible, and he doesn't know how to be flexible. Even Zhangchou Jianqiong wouldn't be able to get him to hand over his military authority in the midst of a battlefield that is constantly changing and intense. "
Dalun Ruozan surveyed the crowd.
The crowd fell silent. Only Gelofeng and Duan Gequan had contemplative looks on their faces. The people of Ouzan didn't know much about the Tang dynasty, especially the affairs of the royal court in the Central Plains.
However, Gelofeng was different. He knew the internal affairs of the Tang dynasty like the back of his hand, so he knew that what Dalun Ruozan said was true.
"Also, have you ever wondered why the first thing that child did when he first appeared wasn't to do anything else? There were so many people on the mountaintop. Instead, he headed straight for Wang Fu's mountain? If he didn't have a close relationship with Wang Yan, he wouldn't be so concerned about the matter, right? So if you connect all these things together, then think about that Qilin son of the Wang Clan. Tell me, besides him, who else could satisfy so many demands at once? "
With these final words, Dalun Ruozan silently smiled at the people in the tent. Unlike Huoshu Huizang, Dalun Ruozan had always been concerned with matters of strategy.
The death of fifty thousand soldiers was a major event for Huoshu Huizang, especially for the Mengshe – Ü-Tsang army, but it was nothing to Dalun Ruozan.
If one wanted to gain, one had to make sacrifices. In truth, when one considered the illustrious reputation of the Tang dynasty at its peak, the death of fifty thousand soldiers was completely within Dalun Ruozan's expectations.
On the contrary, it was Gelofeng's ability to defeat Xianyu Zhongtong at the start and his subsequent smooth sailing that made Dalun Ruozan feel that something was amiss and out of his expectations.
On the contrary, this result was the normal performance of the Tang dynasty!
"Prime Minister is correct. In order to fulfill all these conditions, it has to be a descendant of the Wang Clan, and the most likely candidate is that youngest son of Wang Yan, Wang Chong. Although I've never interacted with him before, since he was able to construct Lion City to obstruct us and ruin our plans, he is the most likely candidate. "
Gelofeng sternly said.
"Hahaha, this war has only just begun to get interesting. I said before that the Tang dynasty of the Central Plains couldn't possibly only have this little ability after centuries of accumulation. Even a hundred feet can die but not stiffen, much less the Tang dynasty of the Central Plains. Only now can I feel at ease about this war! "
Dalun Ruozan waved his fan, his entire person exuding a carefree and tranquil aura. He did not seem at all like he had just lost a battle.
Gelofeng imperceptibly creased her brow, but she said nothing.
Although Gelofeng tolerated it, One Emperor's Duan Gequan was not so easy to deal with.
"Prime Minister, don't forget. The Tang dynasty is our enemy! "
Although he admired Dalun Ruozan's ability to see through the minutest details and even predict the enemy's moves, Dalun Ruozan's attitude of not being able to differentiate between friend and foe was really displeasing.
He had just suffered a great defeat and lost fifty thousand elite cavalrymen. Only Dalun Ruozan could laugh about this.
"Haha, General, don't misunderstand me. Since our Ouzan has sent out our troops, we are naturally prepared to work together with Mengshe Zhao to deal with the Tang dynasty. I'm just a little interested in that child. Although the Wang Clan is a clan of ministers and generals, Wang Jiuling was born a civil official. He was able to move unhindered in the past because he relied on a group of loyal subordinates and extremely powerful warriors. In terms of the art of war, while he is top-notch, he has yet to reach the level that we imagine him to be. Otherwise, Wang Yan wouldn't still not have been made a duke or marquis. "
Dalun Ruozan slowly walked forward, waving the feather fan in his hand and a playful look on his face.
"I'm just a little curious. If the Wang Clan's art of war isn't enough to teach the level that you speak of, then where did that child learn his art of war? Let alone us, not even Wang Jiuling, Wang Zhongsi, or Zhang Shougui of the northeast have ever learned the tactics used by that child. Where did he, a teenager, learn them? "
"I know all the books of the Central Plains like the back of my hand, but I've never seen this sort of art of war."
Dalun Ruozan's eyes shone brighter and brighter.
Almost instinctively, he sensed that this Qilin son of the Wang Clan was completely different from anyone he had ever met. Dalun Ruozan sensed immense potential in him.
"Huoshu Huizang, Your Majesty, generals, ministers, when the war starts, I don't care how you deal with the Annam Protectorate, but you must capture that child alive!"
"Are you joking? How can we hold back on the battlefield? Moreover, that child poses too great of a threat to us. If he stays here for another fifteen minutes, many more of us will die. This sort of person should naturally be killed first. Why should we leave him alive? "
The veins on Huoshu Huizang's forehead were bulging. Although Dalun Ruozan was the Prime Minister of the Great Ngari Royal Lineage and had a higher status than Huoshu Huizang, Huoshu Huizang had never truly treated him as his superior.
And even if he was his superior, there was no need for him to listen to his every word. This had always been his personality.
"Hahaha, just listen to me. I suspect that that kid has a never-before-seen military strategy book on him. If we can capture him and interrogate him, it will be of great benefit to our Ouzan. Moreover, in the end, the benefits will still be yours. "
"When we meet on the battlefield, death and injury are unavoidable. Moreover, casualties are only a matter of a moment, but obtaining the military strategy book on that child is a matter that will last for generations to come. For our Ouzan, the benefits we will obtain will be far greater than fifty thousand soldiers. This is an opportunity that has been delivered to our doorstep. No matter what, we can't let it go. That is, if we don't want to face the likes of Wang Jiuling, Wang Zhongsi, Zhang Shougui, Gao Xianzhi, and Geshu Han. "
At the end, Dalun Ruozan's gaze was profound.
A great general saw victory in a war, but a Prime Minister saw the fate of the empire for the next few decades, perhaps even centuries, or millennia. This was the difference between Dalun Ruozan and Huoshu Huizang.
"Buzz!"
The moment Dalun Ruozan spoke, Gelofeng and Duan Gequan were both shocked. They glanced at each other, but neither of them said anything.
It was said that the Prime Minister of the Ouzan Ngari Royal Lineage, Dalun Ruozan, possessed a monstrous understanding of the Mengshe – Ü-Tsang army. While everyone was still discussing yesterday's defeat and the effect that mysterious youth of the Tang Dynasty had on the Mengshe – Ü-Tsang army, Dalun Ruozan had already determined the identity of his opponent, and he had even smelled an enormous opportunity from this defeat.
"Ouzan is already powerful enough. One Dalun Ruozan, one Huoshu Huizang, and there are still the other three generals and four generals. If we obtain some formidable military strategy book, our Mengshe Zhao will have just sent away the tiger only to welcome the wolf. In the end, we'll still be vassals. As for that Wang Chong, we either have to kill him as quickly as possible, or we have to think of a way to get it for ourselves. No matter what, we can't let Ouzan get it. "
Gelofeng sat motionlessly on the bench, his face expressionless, but countless thoughts were running through his mind.
Mengshe Zhao and Ouzan were both allies and enemies. Besides working together, they had to be on guard.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
