Shao Sansheng understood. After thinking about it, he suddenly said, "The Shang Mirror? Is this the real reason why he attacked Waning Moon Pavilion? "
Shao Pingbo tilted his head. "What do you mean?"
Shao Sansheng said, "Eldest Young Master, think about it. Waning Moon Pavilion has the Shang Mirror. Did Shang Chaozong attack Waning Moon Pavilion in order to get the Shang Mirror? Right now, half of the Qin Country is in the hands of Shang Chaozong. If Shang Chaozong gets the Shang Mirror, he would have the qualification to declare himself as the Emperor. "
Shao Pingbo shook his head. "That's impossible! The Qin Country's territory operation is still shallow. There are still a lot of interests in Purple Golden Cave's territory in the Yan Country. Purple Golden Cave can't possibly give up their interests in the Yan Country just for a shallow foundation. At this time, once they become independent, how could the Yan Imperial Court just sit back and watch? Moreover, Carefree Palace and Spirit Sword Mountain will inevitably urge the Yan Imperial Court to send troops to annex Purple Golden Cave's territory in the Yan Country. At this time, in order to control the territory, Shang Chaozong's forces are scattered, so he would never choose this time to start a war. "
"This is also the reason why I wonder why Shang Chaozong would choose to shed all pretense of cordiality at this time! Unless... "Pacing back and forth, he pondered." Could it be that Shang Chaozong can deal with Carefree Palace and Spirit Sword Mountain? If that's the case, I'm afraid Shang Jianxiong won't be able to keep his throne. "
Then he shook his head. "It's useless to think about it now. Let's wait and see. I want to see what Shang Chaozong wants to do!"
Shao Sansheng was slightly worried. "Eldest Young Master, if Shang Chaozong can really replace the Yan Emperor, once Shang Chaozong integrates the power of the entire Yan Country, I'm afraid it will pose a big obstacle to our Jin Country's future expedition to the East."
Shao Pingbo chuckled. "Are you still worried about this? That person and the Three Saints have obviously entered the stage of the final battle. Their victory or defeat is the key that will truly determine the direction of the world. "
Shao Sansheng nodded slightly. He suddenly sighed and said, "Young Master, the Qi army has been surrounded by the high-ranks. Qi Nation has been forced into a desperate situation by the high-ranks. They're already making their final struggle. It looks like the high-ranks are already preparing for the final battle. They're already preparing to finish everything in one go. Qi Nation won't be able to hold on for more than a few days. Will the young lady be in danger?"
Shao Pingbo said, "It's not good for us to say anything about this. I'll let the princess do it. Many of the disciples of the ministers in the court are in the Imperial College that I control. Their futures are in my hands. If the princess does it, no one in the court will oppose me. Liu 'er's safety should not be a problem."
"That's good." Shao Sansheng breathed a sigh of relief. To him, he had already integrated into the Shao family his entire life. He was already a part of the Shao family's core. He was also getting on in years. He really did not want to see any misfortune befall the Shao family.
Shao Pingbo, on the other hand, had a melancholy look on his face. Back then, he had forced his sister to marry into Qi Nation. Now, he had assisted Jin Nation in destroying Qi Nation. He did not know how he should face his sister when that day came. Would it still make sense to say that he was doing it for her sake?
Back then, when he forced Shao Liu 'er to marry into Qi Nation, he did not expect that he would lose Beizhou in the end. He also did not expect that things would develop into this situation. Other than lamenting about how unpredictable the world was, he really did not know what to say …
The two armies were in a stalemate. Luo Zhao, who was sitting upright on horseback on a grassy slope, looked into the distance. He could already see the outline of Qi Nation's capital city.
To him, Qi Nation was already finished. There was no way to play any tricks in this crushing and fierce battle. Huyan Wuhen only had six hundred thousand soldiers left to defend inside and outside of Qi Capital. They had already been firmly trapped here by the so-called eight million army assembled by the high-ranks. There was no way out, and it was impossible for them to escape!
As the saying goes, a building is about to collapse. Once it collapses, it will happen in an instant.
After a crushing and fierce battle, Huyan Wuhen could no longer control the situation. Many of the Qi Kingdom's soldiers defected and surrendered to the Jin Kingdom's army. Seeing that the Jin Kingdom's army had an overwhelming momentum, the Qi Kingdom could no longer see any hope of victory.
The three major sects of Qi Nation could no longer control the situation. The Qi cultivation sects that were originally under their control also found an opportunity to surrender.
Without the support of the big and small sects, how much strength did the three major sects of Qi Nation have to face such a stormy and stormy attack?
Should they surrender now instead of earlier? Then there would be no room for negotiation. Those who surrendered had to show their sincerity!
The high-ranks manipulated the surrendered soldiers to fight back, forcing the Qi army to this point. Moreover, the three major sects of Qi Nation had suffered heavy losses.
However, these six hundred thousand soldiers who had fought to the death and persevered until now were Huyan Wuhen's diehard loyalists. They could also be said to be the most elite troops in the entire Qi Nation.
Although it would not be a problem to annihilate them with eight million soldiers, facing these six hundred thousand Qi elites who would rather die in glory than live in dishonor, the Jin army would inevitably suffer heavy losses. This gave the high-ranks a headache.
This was also the reason why the stalemate was still at this point. The high-ranks sent a message to the Qi army, ordering the Qi Nation to accept defeat and surrender!
However, Luo Zhao, who had a blank expression on his face, was not thinking about this. He was thinking about the news he had just received, that the Waning Moon Pavilion had been slaughtered by Shang Chaozong!
Previously, he had suspected that the Waning Moon Pavilion's departure would be a blessing or a misfortune. However, he did not expect it to end up like this, and so quickly.
He did not know if he should be glad that he did not leave with the Waning Moon Pavilion …
Haozhen climbed up the city wall and gazed into the distance. He saw a dense mass of Jin army all around him, as if they could drown this place at any time. The grief and indignation in his heart was indescribable.
He knew that the Qi Nation was finished, and that Huyan Wuhen was powerless to turn the situation around. However, he had never dreamed that the Qi Nation would end in his hands, and that he would be the ruler of the Qi Nation.
Rather than saying that the high-ranks sent a letter to persuade them to surrender, it was more like a threat by force. If they did not surrender, once the city was breached, not even the fowls and dogs would be spared, and the entire city would be slaughtered!
Seeing this letter of persuasion, the imperial court was silent. No one expressed any opinion.
He knew very well that if he surrendered, he might be able to keep his life, but he would not have freedom for the rest of his life. He would most likely be under house arrest by the Jin Nation for the rest of his life.
However, the officials in the imperial court were different. They could not keep their former glory and wealth. If they surrendered, even if they could not become a high-ranking official, they could still become a low-ranking official. At least they could ensure the safety of their families.
In their hearts, they wanted to surrender, but they were afraid of the six hundred thousand troops inside and outside the city. At this time, no one dared to speak.
In the city, Queen Shao Liu-er was running around the streets. She did not hesitate to show her face in public even though she was the Queen. She did not dare to wear luxurious clothes anymore. She brought the two sons of the former Princess Haozhen to reward the soldiers and comfort the people, hoping to help calm the hearts of the people.
As the Queen, she had never enjoyed the glory and splendor of the Queen for a day. She did not know how useful her actions were. She was just trying her best, hoping to help as much as she could.
In the center of the three major sects that had retreated to defend the city, the top management of the three major sects gathered together to discuss whether to surrender or not.
It was indeed a little too late to discuss whether to surrender or not. They had no right to bargain. However, the three major sects would not surrender before. If they were not forced to this point, why would they consider surrendering?
The attitude of the Jin Nation was clear. After surrendering, they would be given a place to stand. However, it would not be within the three countries occupied by the Jin Nation, but within the territory of the former Qin Nation.
The Jin Nation clearly told them that after resting and reorganizing, they would launch an expedition to the east. If they could conquer the territory of the former Qin Nation, they would be given land. If they could not conquer it, they would not get any land.
To put it bluntly, they wanted the three major sects to participate in the expedition to the east.
This condition was difficult to accept, but it was difficult to accept under the previous circumstances. What about now?
If they did not accept it, they would have to fight to the death. One could imagine what would happen to them. Or they could escape now. However, where could they go after escaping from here?
Which country could take them in without worry? Besides, they had learned from the mistakes of the Waning Moon Pavilion.
…
"Your Majesty, please spare my life. Your Majesty, please spare my life!"
In the Emperor Yan Palace, the chief steward, Tian Yu, walked quickly to the Imperial Study, only to see a eunuch being dragged out by a guard, crying and begging for mercy.
Tian Yu walked to the door of the Imperial Study and asked a guard what was going on. The guard told her that he did not know what had happened to the eunuch to anger His Majesty.
Tian Yu was silent. She knew that since Shang Chaozong released the news that His Majesty was the murderer of King Ning, His Majesty had been in an extremely bad mood. He would be angered by the slightest thing and had already beaten several eunuchs to death.
Now the eunuchs who went to serve him were all trembling with fear. Seeing His Majesty was like seeing the gates of hell.
Tian Yu calmed himself down and entered the room. He saw the broken teacups on the ground and the things scattered all over the floor.
Shang Jianxiong, who was sitting behind the desk, had a gloomy face. He was indeed in an extremely bad mood. He did not know how Shang Chaozong knew the truth. As soon as Shang Chaozong released the news, the imperial court naturally immediately released news to refute it.
The reason why he was in such a bad mood was not because of the news released by Shang Chaozong, but because Shang Chaozong had slaughtered the people of the Waning Moon Pavilion!
In order to avenge the death of his parents and brothers, he had disregarded the consequences and started a massacre. Shang Chaozong's determination and will to take revenge made him tense up.
What was he trying to do by publicly pointing out that he was the murderer at this time? He vaguely felt that something was wrong. It made him feel panic and inexplicable pressure. He felt that Shang Chaozong would not do something without a goal.
He was very regretful. He regretted that when he sent Shang Chaozong to prison, he didn't get rid of him as soon as possible, so that he became a big trouble that he couldn't get rid of in the future.
Tian Yu tiptoed to his side and reported, "Your Majesty, the Sect Leader of Xiao Yao Palace, Long Xiu, and the Sect Leader of Spirit Sword Mountain, Meng Xuan, have also come."
Shang Jianxiong stood up in surprise. "Why did they come here one by one?"
Not long ago, the Sect Leader of Purple Golden Cave, Gong Lince, came. He purposely went to see him, but unexpectedly, Gong Lince refused to see him.
Now Long Xiu and Meng Xuan had come. At this time, the leaders of the three major sects had come, which made him feel a strong sense of uneasiness.
Tian Yu carefully said, "I have asked. The two leaders said that it was Sect Leader Gong who sent them a message, asking them to come here."
Gong Lince was the backer behind Shang Chaozong. What did Gong Lince want to do? Shang Jianxiong said in a deep voice, "Let's go! Let's go see the three leaders. "
Outside a row of official rooms, the Commander-in-Chief Yan, Shang Yongzhong, who was in charge of military affairs, strolled around the palace. As if he had nothing better to do, he strolled into the official room of the Minister of Public Works, Gao Jiancheng.
"Ahem!" Shang Yongzhong dryly coughed.
Gao Jiancheng, who was bending over the desk, looked up. Seeing him, he smiled and said, "The Prince has come, what can I do for you?" As a result, seeing the other party winking at him, he immediately nodded his head to the other people in the room.
When the other people had left and there were no outsiders, Shang Yongzhong quickly came to Gao Jiancheng's side, leaned over and whispered in his ear, "Just now, the leaders of the three major sects have arrived."
Gao Jiancheng let out an 'oh' sound. "I think there's something. What? Does the Prince want to see them?"
Shang Yongzhong clicked his tongue, looked around, and then whispered, "I say, Official Gao, why are you pretending to be confused? At this time, the leaders of the three major sects suddenly came, what good thing could it be? Even I can see it, I don't believe that with Official Gao's shrewdness, you can't see any clues. "
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