This was a very heavy topic. Gong Lince understood what he meant, but some things weren't that simple.
Yan Capital was where Shang Jianxiong's interests lay. Shang Jianxiong had been operating in Yan City for many years. Most of Yan City's forces were controlled by Shang Jianxiong's faction. Most of Yan City's territories were still controlled by Shang Jianxiong's faction.
Similarly, the three major sects didn't want to push Shang Chaozong's faction too far. The Imperial Court's forces were useless against foreign enemies. The three major sects still wanted to rely on Shang Chaozong's side.
What the three major sects wanted was for the Imperial Court and the feudal vassals to work together to overcome this crisis.
This was also why Gong Lince was polite to Meng Shanming when he came here personally. He hoped to mediate the conflict between the two sides.
But reality proved that the conflict between the two sides couldn't be mediated. One side wanted to protect Yan City, and the other side wanted to protect Yan City.
There didn't seem to be any conflict between the two sides, but in reality, there was a huge conflict between the two sides.
From the perspective of the three major sects, it was natural for them to side with Yan City.
Gong Lince didn't know if Meng Shanming was trying to fool him, but Meng Shanming's words were the truth. There seemed to be no other way.
At this point, the three major sects had to make a choice between the two sides.
Gong Lince hesitated for a moment, then asked Slowly, "Can you control the Imperial Court's forces?"
It was obvious which side he was leaning towards. Because of the current situation, the Imperial Court's interests had to be subordinate to the three major sects' interests.
This was also what Emperor Shang Jianxiong was worried about. That was why he said that they couldn't rely on the three major sects and secretly ordered the troops in the north to prepare for reinforcements.
Meng Shanming said, "The rest of the provisions are under the control of the Law Enforcement Military Governor."
Gong Lince raised his eyebrows. He understood that Meng Shanming had the lifeline of the Imperial Court's forces. The Imperial Court's forces couldn't do anything and had to listen to Meng Shanming's orders. As long as Meng Shanming didn't agree, the Imperial Court's forces wouldn't be able to leave even if he wanted them to.
Previously, the three major sects were worried that Shang Jianxiong would act out of desperation and cause a conflict between the imperial court and the feudal vassals. But now, it seemed that they had worried too much. Meng Shanming had already firmly controlled the frontline army.
Gong Lince said, "The east region is easy to defend but hard to attack. Without Wugong Ridge, the Song army would not be able to invade the Yan Kingdom so easily. On the other hand, do you have the confidence to invade the Song Kingdom?"
Meng Shanming said, "The situation on the battlefield is ever-changing. Anything can happen. It's not something that can be manipulated by one party. It also depends on how the enemy's generals respond. No one can say for sure that they will succeed. However, I am very familiar with the terrain of the East Domain River. The people have changed, but the place has not changed. We can give it a try. It's not impossible to attack. "
Hearing this, Gong Lince remembered that it was not the first time for this old marshal to fight against the Song Kingdom. In his early years, he had fought against the Song Kingdom several times and attacked the Song Kingdom several times. So, this old marshal had experience in attacking the East Domain River.
When he thought of this, a gleam flashed across Gong Lince's eyes, and he felt a little more confident. However, he could not help but let out a long sigh and said, "Marshal Meng, you are conniving the enemy to do whatever they want in Great Yan!"
With an expressionless face, Meng Shanming said, "The internal structure of Great Yan is already in a mess, and we don't need to be afraid of any more trouble. But, Song is different. A man with nothing is not afraid of a man with shoes. Can Song afford to suffer more? If we attack the Song Kingdom, there is still a chance to save the Yan Kingdom. If we don't, the Yan Kingdom will be finished. Leader Gong, I can't force the three major sects to make a decision. "
The two continued to talk for a long time. After the talk, many of Gong Lince's doubts were solved by Meng Shanming. Finally, he made the final decision.
He sent a message to Xiao Yao Palace and Spirit Sword Mountain. He didn't go back. He was going to follow the army in order to know the situation first hand …
Without any big obstacles, the Song Kingdom's army was unimpeded in the Yan Kingdom. They went straight to Yan Jing.
The three major sects didn't turn the situation around. Instead, they followed Shang Chaozong's attitude. Shang Jianxiong was shocked and angry.
The Leader of Xiao Yao Palace, Long Xiu, and the Leader of Spirit Sword Mountain personally came forward to reason with Shang Jianxiong. They promised that if the capital was lost, they would ensure that Shang Jianxiong and his ministers would evacuate in time.
While Shang Jianxiong hesitated, Tong Mo's people panicked. The people who pushed for the purge of King Ning's faction panicked.
Tong Mo and the others immediately tried their best to encourage Shang Jianxiong, which made Shang Jianxiong doubtful.
Thinking about it, Tong Mo and the others' words were indeed reasonable. The attitude of the three major sects was worth pondering. They seemed to have sided with Shang Chaozong. Did they want to replace him or something?
For Tong Mo and the others, as well as those who had ruthlessly attacked King Ning's faction, they would rather surrender to the enemy country than let Shang Chaozong take the throne. Once Shang Chaozong took over the Yan Kingdom, they would definitely die miserably. If they surrendered to the enemy, at least they would have a chance to live.
The attitude of the three major sects on Shang Chaozong's side really scared these people. However, they knew what Shang Jianxiong cared about.
Shang Jianxiong's weak spot was poked. Bewitched by Tong Mo and the others, Shang Jianxiong threw the advice of the three major sects to the back of his mind. He secretly ordered the troops in the north to help.
…
Amidst the undulating mountains, inside a cave, Niu Youdao sat cross-legged in meditation, calmly cultivating.
Guan Fangyi entered the cave and casually threw a secret letter to Niu Youdao. Then, she turned around with a displeased expression and swayed her hips as she left.
There was no other reason. It was a letter from Yuan Gang, and it was written in a language that she couldn't understand. It definitely had nothing to do with her.
Niu Youdao slowly opened his eyes and picked up the letter that fell in front of him to read.
It would have been better if he didn't read it. Once he read the contents of the letter, Niu Youdao couldn't help but sneer. He said word by word, "Tong Mo deserves to die!"
Yuan Gang had passed on Gao Jiancheng's letter. Gao Jiancheng told them about how Tong Mo and the others had instigated Shang Jianxiong to mobilize the troops in the north, so that they could make early preparations.
They knew that the north was heavily guarded against Han. If Han were to intervene at this time, Yan's situation would be unimaginable. Yet, Tong Mo and the others did not hesitate to push Yan into the fire pit because of their personal grudges. Even though Niu Youdao has a good temper, he can't help but be furious!
Today, he has truly witnessed what it means to be a traitor of the country!
…
A group of men and horses traveled quickly on the official road between the mountains. When they reached a dangerous area, a mountain pass was located between two mountains. It was the most dangerous part of the pass. It was easy to defend and hard to attack. The gate was tightly shut.
Below the pass, there was a row of barricades, guarded by men and horses.
The vanguard shouted at the gate, but no one replied. The gate did not open.
General Lu Congsheng rode his horse to the front and shouted, "I am General Lu Congsheng. There is an urgent military matter. Open the gate quickly."
A general appeared on top of the wall and replied, "General Lu, without the Provincial Governor's personal order, no one is allowed to trespass. Please return quickly."
Lu Congsheng waved his hand and one of his subordinates immediately jumped down from his horse. He quickly walked to the barricades and handed a handwritten order to the soldier.
The soldier returned to the foot of the wall and placed the handwritten order in a basket and hung it on top of the wall.
The handwritten order landed in the hands of the general on top of the wall. After reading the handwritten order, the general waved it and said, "It's fake!" He tore the handwritten order on the spot.
Lu Congsheng was stunned. He immediately waved his horse whip and pointed at the general, shouting angrily, "Impudent! How can the handwritten order from Shao Dengyun be fake? Are you all trying to rebel?"
The general on top of the wall ignored him and turned around to go back into the city tower. Behind the table in the tower, an old general wearing armor was sitting upright with his eyes closed. It was Shao Dengyun himself.
The general quickly walked over to Shao Dengyun and whispered a few words in his ear.
Shao Dengyun's tiger eyes widened and he slowly got up. He walked around the table and out of the city tower. Coming to the front of the wall, he looked down at the men and horses clamoring to open the gate. He shouted, "What's the commotion?" His voice was full of vigor.
Shao Dengyun? Lu Congsheng was startled. He raised his hand and his men immediately stopped clamoring. Then, he shouted, "Brother Shao, why are you here?"
Shao Dengyun looked at the men and horses that snaked behind him. He chuckled and said, "So it's Brother Lu. I just happened to be patrolling here and didn't expect to run into Brother Lu. Brother Lu, where are you going with these men? "
Lu Congsheng replied loudly, "Of course it's an urgent military matter." He raised his horse whip and pointed at the general next to Shao Dengyun. "Who is this? How dare he tear up Brother Shao's handwritten order. "
Shao Dengyun chuckled and said, "It's a misunderstanding. It's all a misunderstanding. I recently ordered the garrison troops to change the customs. My men are inflexible and don't know how to be flexible, so they misunderstood."
Lu Congsheng said, "Since it's a misunderstanding, then forget it. I'll have to trouble Brother Shao to make things convenient for my army and open the gate."
Shao Dengyun shook his head. "I'm afraid that's not appropriate."
Lu Congsheng was surprised. "Why?"
Shao Dengyun tilted his head and gestured to a cultivator next to him. He folded a piece of paper and threw it down the city wall like an arrow.
The accompanying master next to Lu Congsheng caught it and handed it to Lu Congsheng.
Lu Congsheng opened the folded paper and was shocked on the spot. It was an order from the Punitive Expedition Governor Shang Chaozong. He appointed the provincial governor of Northern State as the law enforcement governor of the northern defense line. He couldn't help but slowly look up at Shao Dengyun.
Isn't the Shao enterprise at odds with Southern State? He was shocked and confused.
Shao Dengyun said loudly, "The Governor has ordered that no one is allowed to leave the defense line without the Governor's order. Anyone who disobeys will be killed on the spot! Brother Lu, do you have the Governor's order to mobilize so many people? "
Lu Congsheng said, "Brother Shao, to tell you the truth, I have received a military order from the imperial court. The Governor's order can't be more important than the imperial court, right?"
Shao Dengyun sneered, "Brother Lu is also a person who leads troops. How can you order so many people in a war? Even without the Governor's order, Brother Lu, please go back immediately. Otherwise, it will be bad if there are any misunderstandings. "He raised his hand and waved.
The war drums on the pass immediately rumbled like thunder. On top of the city wall and on both sides of the mountain, there was a rustling sound. A large number of people and horses appeared. Numerous archers drew their bows and aimed at the people coming from below. They even lit fire arrows and prepared earthen pots and oil cans that could be thrown down at any time. Once they launched an attack, the mountain road would instantly become a living hell.
Lu Congsheng, who was looking around on the horse, turned green.
There was no need for Niu Youdao to remind him. Shang Chaozong had already prepared for trouble in the north. He had already given an order to Shao Dengyun just in case.
As for whether Shao Dengyun would listen, Shang Chaozong had no confidence at all. Fortunately, Shao Dengyun didn't let him down. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.
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