Fortunately, the State of Jinzhou was mentally prepared and practically prepared. The State of Nanzhou had already prepared a path of retreat for them. As soon as the signs of war appeared, the State of Jinzhou began to withdraw a large amount of resources to the State of Nanzhou. The State of Nanzhou opened the borders of the Yan Kingdom without the permission of the Yan Kingdom's imperial court, allowing the forces of the State of Jinzhou to enter without any obstruction.
Jinzhou's troops retreated as they fought. In the end, they completely retreated into Nanzhou. The foundation of the Ten Thousand Heavenly Abode finally fell into the hands of the Zhao court.
Zhao's troops also pushed to the border of Nanzhou, which was also the Yan border. There was a lot of debate in the court of Zhao about whether to invade Yan territory and get involved in a bigger war. The troops were suppressed at the border and seemed to be hesitating.
Zhao's troops pressed on the border. The people of Nanzhou were in a state of panic.
Although Zhao hadn't launched an attack, Nanzhou was already preparing for war. They began to retreat the people of Nanzhou towards Dingzhou to prevent the people from suffering when the war started.
Many people had finally settled down in Nanzhou. They didn't want to abandon their homes and businesses. They didn't want to leave. Even if they left, they would be filled with sorrow.
The good situation and stable order that Nanzhou had built up over the years was instantly destroyed …
When the fast-moving army stopped to rest, a large bird landed from the sky. Huang Lie, the sect leader of Great Zen Mountain, who had returned to Nanzhou to check on the situation, had returned.
He barged into the central tent with a dark face.
Meng Shanming was explaining some matters to Shang Chaozong. Shang Chaozong was leaving to lead the cavalry of Nanzhou back to Nanzhou. Nanzhou didn't have a general to take charge of the situation. Either he or Meng Shanming had to go back. In the end, it was decided that Shang Chaozong would go back.
The most important reason was that Meng Shanming was easier to control. Secondly, if Meng Shanming took away the forces of Nanzhou and left Shang Chaozong here, he might be in danger. If the court could do something to Shang Chaozong once, they could do it again.
He had already secretly contacted Niu Youdao. Once the troops of the Southern Province were far away, Niu Youdao would send large flying beasts to receive them. They would first send the Shang Chaozong back to the Southern Province to oversee the battle. The cavalry would then continue on their way.
Seeing Huang Lie enter, Meng Shan Ming said, "Sect Leader Huang, you came at the right time. The Prince is about to return to Nan Zhou, please escort him."
Huang Lie's face was gloomy as he didn't answer the question. "Why did you let the people of the Gold Province enter the Southern Province? Why didn't you discuss such a huge matter with my Great Zen Mountain? "
Meng Shanming and Shang Chaozong looked at each other, and the latter asked, "Is there anything wrong?"
Huang Lie: "Don't tell me you don't know the current situation of Southern State! Don't you know that only by not giving the State of Jin a way out will the State of Jin fight to the death against the State of Zhao? Now, the Gold Province has not become the frontline blocking force of my Southern Province. Their troops have fled into my Southern Province, and my Southern Province has become the shelter of the Gold Province. Can we shelter them? We have already given the State of Zhao the perfect excuse to attack my Southern Province! Right now, the State of Zhao is clamoring and ordering my Southern Province to immediately chase away the people of the Gold Province. Otherwise, we will become enemies with the State of Zhao. Have you not thought of the consequences? "
Shang Chaozong said, "Sect Leader Huang, Gold Province is an ally of Southern Province. We have known each other for many years, and we are like lips and teeth. We are not just using this relationship, how can we not save them?"
Huang Lie stomped his feet in exasperation. "Prince, you are muddle-headed. You have to be able to save them. Now that things have reached this stage, saying that you are an ally is just lying to yourself! Prince, Meng Shuai, the situation can still be salvaged. Please give the order for the people of the Gold Province to scram out of Southern Province. If they don't retreat, they will threaten to ally with the State of Zhao to get rid of them. They won't dare to not retreat! As to where they go, it is not our problem as long as they are not in my Southern Province. "
Everything else was easy to discuss, but the situation now directly threatened the benefits of his Great Zen Mountain. He had no choice but to be anxious.
Shang Chaozong: "I'm afraid Daoye won't agree to this."
"Hehe!" Huang Lie laughed coldly. "It's Niu Youdao again. I knew this was his idea. Your Highness, Niu Youdao left a path of retreat for Jinzhou because of his own selfishness. He has always been thinking of ways to seize the negotiating rights with Jinzhou in order to play the role of an irreplaceable mediator between Jinzhou and Nanzhou. It is to protect his own interests. How could he allow his selfishness to play tricks in the face of major issues? If Southern Province is lost, he can run at any time, but what about us? We have so many subordinates, where can we run? "
"Sect Leader Huang, don't be anxious." Meng Shanming waved his hand and said, "It is not like what you think. It was not Daoye's decision to let the people of Gold Province retreat into Southern Province. Before Southern Province decided to send troops to the east, I had a long talk with Daoye at Thatched Cottage Villa. I had already predicted that the State of Zhao would act against Gold Province. At that time, I had already prepared to let the people of Gold Province retreat into Southern Province. Letting the people of Gold Province retreat into Southern Province is not just for the good of Gold Province, it is also for the good of Southern Province. "
"For the good of Southern Province? Meng Shuai, are you joking or trying to fool me? " Huang Lie asked in a deep voice. His expression was not good. The other was clearly unrepentant and didn't care about the benefits of his Great Zen Mountain.
Meng Shanming first ordered Lu Zheng to guard outside and not let anyone near. Then, he signaled for Luo Daan to push him in front of the map and pointed at the geographical position of Southern Province and Gold Province with a stick. "Back then, when the Prince escaped from the capital, he only had a few hundred followers. Later, he borrowed troops from Guangyi Commandery and established himself in Canglu County. This already made His Majesty wary. It was only because His Majesty had other plans that he didn't move against the Prince. When the Prince's territory expanded to include two commanderies, he had already triggered His Majesty's killing intent. The Prince's forces couldn't stop him! "
He pointed at Gold Province. "The reason why the Prince was able to establish himself was because of the support of Gold Province. Internally, the Heavenly Jade Sect and the three major Yan sects were on good terms and pressured the imperial court. In addition, they didn't want to blow up the matter with the State of Zhao and Gold Province and were afraid of starting a war. The imperial court didn't care about two commanderies, so they turned a blind eye. Once the Prince took over South Province, the situation would change. The scabies would become a real threat in the future, and the imperial court's killing intent would be hard to contain. "
"At this time, the forces of Gold Province and South Province are evenly matched. They have truly formed an alliance that relies on each other. Whether the State of Zhao moves against Gold Province or the State of Yan moves against South Province, they will have to face the combined forces of the two provinces. No matter which country makes a move, they will have to pay a huge price. The consequences of a rebellion in Cang Province can be seen, let alone two provinces joining forces. This mutually beneficial relationship will continue under the current situation, and it will be beneficial to both sides. Just like what the Prince said, the two provinces have been friends for many years, and they are like lips and teeth. This isn't a temporary relationship that can be exploited. When one side is in trouble, the other side can't just stand by and watch. "
Huang Lie said, "Commander Meng, I understand all of this. What difference does it make if you say it or not? I'm talking about the present. We can't even protect ourselves right now, so how can we protect Gold Province?"
Meng Shan Ming held his staff horizontally and sighed, "Sect Master Huang, I'm only clear about the importance of protecting Gold Province. If we talk about the present situation, does Sect Master really think that if we listen to the State of Zhao and hand over the people of Gold Province, the State of Zhao will not act against South Province? Under the current situation, if the State of Zhao wants to attack the State of Yan, even if we hand over the people of Gold Province, the State of Zhao will still attack. If the State of Zhao doesn't want to attack the State of Yan, if they don't want to make things bigger, they will take back Gold Province. Even if we take in the people of Gold Province, they won't dare to easily start a war against the State of Yan. "
Huang Lie was silent.
"After discussing this with Daoye, we came to this conclusion. Then, we made the decision to take in the people of Gold Province. At that time, the State of South was about to attack the east. The State of South's defense was not strong enough, and the State of Zhao had to defend. The allies of Gold Province could block the frontlines for the State of South. Once Gold Province can't stop the attack of the State of Zhao, the foresight at that time will be effective! "
He knocked on the State of Zhao again. "If the State of Zhao insists on attacking the State of Yan, the State of South will be the first to bear the brunt. At this time, the elites of the State of South are fighting outside, and the elites of the Great Zen Mountain are also with them. It will be difficult for them to return to help. In this war against the State of Song, the State of South has used up large amounts of resources. The resources of the State of South cannot sustain another war. "
"At this time, the State of South disregards the safety of its allies, and the State of Gold is grateful. The State of South is already seen as a path of retreat by the State of Gold. The forces of the State of Gold have almost emptied the State of Gold, and large amounts of resources have been sent to the State of South. At the same time, most of the people of the State of Gold have retreated to the State of South, and the cultivation forces of the Ten Thousand Grotto-Heaven Mansion have also retreated to help the State of South. The State of South, which has gathered the manpower, resources, and resources of the State of Gold, has the people, the food, and the resources. If the State of Zhao doesn't attack us, then it's fine. If they do, the forces of the State of Gold have no way out. They will fight to the death to help the State of South. The State of South has the confidence to fight, and can at least last until my reinforcements arrive! "
Huang Lie looked at the map in a daze, and felt like he suddenly understood.
"Sect Leader Huang, this is the reason why I decided to let the people of the State of Gold enter the State of South after discussing with Daoye. We can not lose our trust and make the State of Gold feel grateful, and we can also use the strength of the State of Gold to fight against the enemies. If we chase the State of Gold out now, isn't it the same as cutting off our own arms? Sect Leader Huang, if we chase away the people of the State of Gold, once the State of Zhao attacks the State of South, how can the State of South defend? Who will help the interests of the Great Zen Mountain? Harming others does not benefit oneself, please reconsider, Sect Leader Huang! "
Under the expectant gazes of the two, Huang Lie was depressed for a while, and then slowly said, "If there is such a major decision in the future, please let me know first!" Then he swung his sleeves and left, seemingly dissatisfied.
Meng Shan Ming and Shang Chaozong slowly turned their heads, and looked at each other and smiled.
Huang Lie had just walked out of the tent and let out a breath. He hadn't walked far when he suddenly saw the large flying beast in the sky let him go, and another large flying beast landed in the tent of the Purple Golden Cave.
Huang Lie squinted to see who came, and saw two disciples of the Purple Golden Cave escorting a female disciple. Although it was from afar, he could see that the female disciple was not ordinary.
The female's clothes fluttered, and she elegantly walked behind the other disciples of the Purple Golden Cave. Her hair was tied up, her skin was whiter than snow, her face was crystal clear, and her figure was graceful. When she walked, she revealed an elegant temperament, and attracted the attention of many men around.
From the posture of the people coming, it could be seen that the beautiful female seemed to be the main target. The elder of the Purple Golden Cave, Yue Yuan, stood outside the tent and let the female enter, and didn't let anyone else in.
After observing for a while, Huang Lie asked the elder beside him, Huang Tong, "This female's appearance is superb. She must not be an ordinary disciple to be able to enter the tent of the Imperial Advisor. Who is she from the Purple Golden Cave, and why is she so unfamiliar?"
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