As the Sect Masters of the three major sects, the three of them weren't fools. Why did they call the five elders over? Naturally, they knew that some people wanted to preserve their strength and didn't want to exert themselves.
But what could they do? Yan's situation was already precarious. Would killing the elders cause internal chaos in the three major sects?
Now that the Southern Prefecture suddenly made this move, the three Sect Masters didn't know if they should be happy or not.
In order to preserve their strength, the five tried their best to force the Southern Prefecture to make a move. In the end, the Southern Prefecture's move was to force the five to exert themselves.
After going around and around, they were back to square one. They didn't know if the five felt like they had lifted a rock and dropped it on their own feet.
The five and the Southern Prefecture both exerted their strength, and the battle was spectacular. The three Sect Masters felt pain for the five.
Originally, it was fine if they just obediently exerted themselves. But now, not only did they have to exert themselves, they didn't gain anything from it. If they failed to suppress the rebellion, they would suffer great losses. If they succeeded, their reputation would be taken by the Southern Prefecture.
The reason was clear. The five feudal vassals had been on the losing end. Now that they won, it was because of the Southern Prefecture's command. Even though the five feudal vassals had to sacrifice themselves, the credit belonged to the Southern Prefecture.
The three Sect Masters looked at each other, speechless.
In order to protect Yan and the interests of the three major sects, the three naturally didn't have any objections to the Southern Prefecture's decision. But why did it feel like the three major sects were at a disadvantage? Why did it feel like the Southern Prefecture was still one step ahead?
"Sigh, I have no objections." Meng Xuan smiled bitterly and drank his wine.
Long Xiu and Gong Lince also didn't have any objections. The eunuch understood and left.
… …
In the tent, Xiao Yao Palace's Elder Shi Sheng and Su Qitong stared at each other.
After a moment of silence, Shi Sheng lowered his head and looked at the rebel-suppressing military law in his hand. He frowned and looked depressed.
After a while, Shi Sheng raised his head and asked, "The Southern Prefecture's men really dared to attack the Hao Prefecture's men?"
Su Qitong said, "Elder Shi, you shouldn't be asking me this, but I should be asking you this. Does the Southern State really dare to make a move against the forces of the three major sects?"
Shi Sheng let out a light sigh. How could he explain this? The crux of the matter was that no one from the three great sects could jump out and accuse them. Yan was about to die, and the three great sects were about to collapse because of the rebel army. Nanzhou did not say that they were acting against the three great sects, but rather that they were enforcing military law against the feudal vassals who failed to suppress the rebellion. This was to protect Yan, and also to protect the interests of the three great sects. As an Elder of the three great sects, could he openly accuse them?
He waved his hand. "Answer my question first."
Su Qitong's eyes flickered slightly. He understood. In this matter, this person couldn't do anything to the Little Prince and was restrained by the Little Prince.
Thinking of his relationship with King Ning, the Little Prince began to spread his wings and soar. He didn't know if he should feel happy.
Slowly, he said, "How can public military law be child's play? Elder Shi, I don't know about others, but I know Meng Shanming very well. Military law is like a mountain. If one dares to delay the war, there is nothing to be afraid of. If we don't mention the three great sects, if the people of Hao State dare to delay military orders, the people of Nanzhou will certainly enforce military law! "
At this moment, a voice came from outside. "Report!"
A report was delivered to them. The report said that the Southern State did not send out 400,000 troops, but only 100,000!
The two looked at each other. Shi Sheng tried to ask, "You brought out 200,000 troops from Hao State. Do you still need to be afraid of the threat of 100,000 troops?"
Su Qitong tapped the paper in his hand. "Elder Shi, 100,000 cavalry! They come and go like the wind, Ying Yang Wu Lie Graud. This is not a matter of fear, but a real threat! "
Shi Sheng hesitated, then asked, "What if the feudal vassals all delay sending out troops?"
Su Qitong said, "Does Elder Shi still think that the people of Nanzhou do not dare to enforce military law? If I were the commander-in-chief of Nanzhou, I would kill one to warn the others! Whoever is closer to the people of Nanzhou will be the first to suffer, and we will be the closest! "
Shi Sheng was at a loss, unable to decide.
This feeling was too hard to bear. It was impossible to openly defy the order of the Commander-in-Chief. Yan Yan and the three great sects were already facing this situation, and they still dared to openly defy the order? His identity was an elder of the three great sects. Even if he had the guts, he would not dare to do so. At most, he would only dare to pretend to comply but secretly oppose!
But if the other side wanted to use force against him, once the people of Nanzhou really wanted to enforce military law, the other side would have the advantage. Once the people of Nanzhou launched an attack, they could not resist, nor could they not resist. If they did not fight with the rebel army, but instead fought with the people of the imperial court, they could not stand on their side. Again, his identity was an elder of the three great sects.
At this critical moment, facing this kind of situation, whether it was the imperial court or the three great sects, they would not help him.
But he was still unwilling, so he asked, "How about hiding?"
Su Qitong, "Elder Shi, two hundred thousand people, with such a big movement, where can we hide? So many people rely on supplies to eat, there is no way to hide! They have four legs, and most of us have two legs. Can we outrun them? We can't just split up and hide. If we really do that, we won't even have a fig leaf to hide. It is obvious that we are avoiding the battle, how will Elder explain it to the three great sects? "
Shi Sheng paced back and forth. Nanzhou held the commander-in-chief's order of the Commander-in-Chief, making him uncomfortable. In his heart, he cursed those who made the decision to give the military power to Nanzhou.
Suddenly, another voice came from outside, "Report!"
This time, it was not an intelligence report, but a military order from the Commander-in-Chief: order the people of Haozhou to immediately attack Luoxia Ridge and capture the pass occupied by the rebel army at all costs. After that, the army of Haozhou will advance with an all-out offensive, suppressing the rebel army to the east of the Qianli River. Then, they will defend along the river, collect and control all the bridges and boats crossing the river, not giving the rebel army a chance to advance west, and cooperate with the other four armies to encircle and suppress the rebel army!
"Report!"
Su Qitong and Shi Sheng were discussing whether to carry out the military order or not, but who knew that a new military order came.
The new military order gave them three days. If they couldn't capture the Luoxia Ridge pass within three days, it would be seen as avoiding the battle, and Nanzhou's law enforcement officers would immediately attack the army of Haozhou!
Three military orders came one after another, each more aggressive than the last, leaving no room for negotiation. Shi Sheng was so angry that his teeth itched!
At the same time, the other four armies also received military orders from the Commander-in-Chief.
Gong Province's Xu Jingyue was ordered to send troops to the Yuan Province occupied by the rebel army of Cang Province. They were to cut off the rebel army's supplies from the sea and suppress the rebel army from the south.
Tu Province's An Xianzhao was ordered to launch an all-out attack from the north, suppressing the rebel army.
Fu Province's Shi Xinmao was ordered to launch an all-out attack from the east, suppressing the rebel army.
He ordered Changzhou's Zhang Hu's troops to break through Dang Men Mountain. The main force was to attack the rebel army's hinterland. At any time, they were to coordinate with the four-pronged attack.
This was tantamount to launching an attack from four directions at the same time, causing the rebel army to be overwhelmed and sending another army to cause trouble.
The military orders had a time limit, specifying the time needed to achieve the strategic and tactical objectives.
However, the five armies were all watching.
…
"Not suppressing the rebel army, only the feudal lords!"
In the central tent by the river, Luo Zhao slapped the report in his hand on the table and walked to the map, asking in a deep voice, "What's going on at Wugong Ridge? Why haven't they retracted their forces? Do they want to wait to be wiped out like a plate of loose sand?"
Wen You said, "They said it depends on the situation."
Luo Zhao turned around, "With such scattered forces, we can't delay the rebel army of Yan any longer. Contact the Han side immediately and have them supervise Wugong Ridge!"
"Yes!"
…
A day passed, and there was still no movement from Haozhou.
On the battlefield, Shang Chaozong was swift and decisive. The 50,000 Steel Cavalries of Nanzhou who were on standby immediately set off and charged at Haozhou. His decisiveness was unquestionable!
"Report!"
The military report was delivered. Su Qitong read it and his expression changed. He said to Shi Sheng, "Elder Shi, Nanzhou's army is charging at us like a thunderbolt. The checkpoints we set along the way have been wiped out. They have killed more than a thousand of our men! Elder Shi, this is not a joke. They are really going to attack us! "
Shi Sheng snatched the military report and read it. His expression changed as he said hatefully, "A bunch of reckless fools! How dare they be so presumptuous!"
He was still hoping to get lucky and wait and see if Nanzhou really dared to attack his army. Who would have thought that in less than three days, they would arrive with murderous intent?
He tore the paper in his hand and waved his hand in annoyance.
Haozhou's army immediately set off and charged at Luoxia Ridge pass. The troops at the front also received the order to attack Luoxia Ridge.
There weren't many troops defending Luoxia Ridge. The problem was that they didn't want to use too much force and wanted to preserve their strength. In this battle, they paid the price of more than a thousand casualties and took down Luoxia Ridge in less than half a day.
Haozhou's army entered Luoxia Ridge pass in a grandiose manner and charged at the rebel army behind the ridge.
Nanzhou's armored cavalry almost followed them and caught up with the Haozhou's army. They almost put their swords on the necks of the Haozhou's troops and forced them to attack the enemy.
"Prince, Xiao Yao Palace's Elder Shi Sheng is here!" A general came to Shang Chaozong's tent and reported.
The people in the tent looked at each other and knew that the general had come to denounce them. They all looked at Shang Chaozong.
Shang Chaozong said expressionlessly, "Stop and drive him away. If he dares to trespass, let the Jin, Wei, and Qi cultivators take him down!"
What happened next was that Shi Sheng trespassed and was taken down.
"Shang Chaozong, how dare you! How dare you touch me!"
Outside the tent, Shi Sheng roared angrily. Together with the two disciples who came with him, they were restrained by the cultivators of the three Western countries.
He originally wanted to humiliate Shang Chaozong with the death of the guard at the pass. Unexpectedly, Shang Chaozong was so audacious that he dared to arrest him!
The cultivators of the three Western countries didn't like these b * stards. They had been tricked by these b * stards and had taken them down without hesitation.
Hearing the scolding outside, the people in the tent looked at each other in dismay.
Shang Chaozong asked, "Haven't the other four troops moved yet?"
A general replied, "We haven't received any news yet."
Shang Chaozong said coldly, "It seems that I have to kill people as a sacrifice to the flag. Kill those who roar outside and disturb the morale of the army!"
Hearing this, the people in the tent were shocked. Gamiao Shui and Huang Lie widened their eyes, thinking that they had heard it wrong.
"Prince …" Meng Shan Ming said. It seemed that he wanted Shang Chaozong to reconsider, but Shang Chaozong glanced at him coldly. Meng Shan Ming became silent before he finished his words.
Shang Chaozong swung the cloak behind him. He took out an arrow from the quiver on the table, waved his hand, and threw it out of the tent.
Everyone watched as the arrow flew out of the tent and landed on the ground. When it landed, it stabbed into the grass.
What followed was the Shang Emperor's thunderous roar. "Kill!"
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