Chapter 1559: Flags Guard Mountains and Rivers

The Emperor's flag in the middle of the sky is flying on the top of Jianfeng Mountain.

Higher than the mountains, closer to the sky.

This flag once flew on the river viewing platform, and now it also flies in the summer environment.

This flag embodies the indelible and glorious silhouettes of a great empire in its past years.

Only then can we have this supreme purple, and only then can we have this world-famous nobility.

The setting up of this big flag not only represents the glory of Qi, but also covers this place. It also effectively provided support for the Qi Empire's power in the southern expedition.

Flag town mountains and rivers!

The army came all the way east, and now the first step has been taken.

The surrendered troops on the mountain were not treated badly, but their weapons were confiscated and they were detained on the spot.

The mighty army passed by Jianfeng Mountain and headed towards Xiangyou Mansion at a relatively slow speed.

Chong Xuan Sheng calculated the marching speed at a glance and told Jiang Wang that he would be able to reach Xiangyou Mansion in three days, not a moment too late and not a moment too early.

The Zhufeng Army had dispersed on the spot, divided into nine armies, and swept across the entire Fengjie Mansion.

Li Zhengyan led an army alone and traveled around the world, specializing in gnawing the hardest bones.

For Zhufeng Army, the goal of this war is not so much to defeat the enemy, but rather to sharpen their edge.

Yu Liyang escaped, Hua Hongzhao died in battle, and Jianfeng Mountain fell... The next war in Fengjie Mansion was destined to be lackluster.

It is undeniable that the Xia Kingdom has many people with lofty ideals, and there is never a shortage of people who dare to die.

Although Emperor Xia Xiang died physically, his ambition was still there, and his spiritual will still influenced generations of Xia people.

However, Jianfeng Mountain fell in one day, and the spirit and will of the Fengjie Mansion Army collapsed.

According to reports from sentries, a large number of Xia soldiers and civilians have abandoned the city and fled outside Fengjie Mansion.

Being able to hold on to the city under such circumstances is a rare feat of tenacity. But the Wind-Chasing Army is such a powerful force in the world... No matter how tough the eggs are, they are useless when crushed by huge rocks.

For Li Zhengyan, who once destroyed an entire country in ten days and enjoyed a long-lasting fame, this trip was just a trial. His stage will be three days later, in the Xiangyou Mansion where Sijiao, the King of Wu of Great Xia, is personally in charge.

At this time, the Chinese army was advancing with the Spring Death Army as the front army.

Qiu Shajun followed slowly behind, maintaining the loosest formation, and had already entered a state of rest.

Baskets of Qi and Blood Pills and Daoyuan Stones were brought out and distributed to various groups to help them recover.

There was simply nothing else to do, so Jiang Wangzi took a casual military supply truck and immersed himself in his own world of practice.

The fourth star building was only officially established before the army set off. Although it is considered complete, it still needs some familiarity.

The Star Road connects seven stars, which is also unprecedented. There is no previous experience to learn from, so he has to think more.

"What are you writing?"

After waking up from his practice, Chong Xuan Sheng also crowded in on the opposite side. The creaking sound of this military commissary made people worry about the beasts of burden pulling it.

The fat man himself didn't care. He had a pen in his hand and was writing something down in a booklet.

Jiang Wang was a little curious.

"Help my dear cousin record his merits." Chong Xuan Sheng said with a smile.

At this time, Zhongxuanzun was leading his vanguard battalion, together with the Zhufeng Army, to sweep through Fengjie Mansion——

That’s the beauty of Pioneer.

With the freest attitude, in the most dangerous situation, he can also win the most merits.

If Chongxuan Sheng and the others do not need to recuperate, they can only stay in the Qiu Kill Army and wait for the coach's will.

Jiang Wang became interested and leaned over to take a look.

I saw two names written in two columns on the pamphlet, "Chongxuanzun" on the left and "Chongxuansheng" on the right.

Chongxuanzun wrote below——

Breakthrough, hundreds of miles.

Destroy the city, 2.

"He has already conquered two cities?" Jiang Wang asked in surprise.

Chong Xuan Sheng rolled his eyes: "How difficult is it to break the Fengjie Mansion now? It will be the same if I send Chong Xuan Xin."

As he spoke, he wrote "小" after "二".

To show that the success of breaking the city is not real and can only be calculated on a small scale.

No matter how important Xuan Sheng's name is, there is one thing. Said: Break the barrier, Jianfeng Mountain.

Jiang Wang smiled: "Can't this be counted in your name?"

"How can we count the credit for conquering Jianfeng Mountain as two hundred thousandths? No, if we include the Sandu soldiers, the total..."

Snapped!

Chong Xuan Sheng closed the book and said: "So annoying!"

He got out of the car, rummaged through the things in the storage box, and went to express condolences to the soldiers in the camp. The so-called raising and employing troops, as he comes from this family, he is naturally proficient in it.

Fourteen followed closely behind him. He didn't know what he was thinking, but his steps were a little heavier.

"Don't be anxious, don't be anxious."

Chong Xuan Sheng turned around in his busy schedule and shook her hand: "The war is still going on."

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…

Jianfeng Mountain collapsed in one day, which was undoubtedly the same news as a landslide!

Although the Xia Kingdom's military tried their best to block the news, the entire Fengjie Mansion, twenty-three cities, and millions of people were displaced overnight... How could they block it?

Not to mention the strength of Qi's intelligence system.

People are panicked!

These four words are most appropriate to describe the atmosphere in Guiyi City.

Thousands of households are worried.

On the streets and alleys, pedestrians are hurrying.

The court is full of blue and purple nobles, and I don’t know how many of them can rest in peace.

Some people have forgotten the scene when the Qi army came to Guiyi City thirty-two years ago, but they have to think of it again.

Qingluan Hall.

A huge beaded and jade curtain separates the hall, which is dedicated to the Queen Mother's government affairs, into two halves. Of course, there is no specific name. The orthodoxy of Daxia lies in the son of Emperor Xia Xiang... It is just a subtle impression that this palace is where the Queen Mother personally handles government affairs.

Behind the bead curtain, the Queen Mother of Daxia was sitting on the phoenix chair, resting her forehead on her hands, her beautiful eyes slightly closed, as if she was resting her mind.

There was a palace maid standing next to her, reading the memorial in a melodious tone.

When she heard the key points, she spoke a few words. There is also a writing desk on the side. In front of the writing desk, a palace maid sitting with a pen is writing down notes.

After years of handling political affairs, she can handle matters with ease like the late emperor. She could see all the secretive expressions of the courtiers and the little selfish thoughts hidden in the hearts of the princes at a glance. If you don't say anything, that's it. Whenever you say something, it will hit the point.

Political affairs were dealt with one by one, like water flowing through a glass of wine.

The national power that Daxia has accumulated over the past thirty-two years can still make her feel powerful.

The future is still long, she thought.

Someone from the small yellow gate walked in and knelt down outside the curtain: "His Royal Highness Min is here."

"Xuan." Queen Mother Xia only said.

The maid who read the memorial immediately shut up, and the maid who recorded the decree also stopped writing.

But they all involuntarily glanced outside the curtain with the corner of their eyes.

Not long after, the legend of the Shenwu Era, Min King Yu Liyang, walked into the palace against the light.

"I have met Her Majesty the Queen Mother." He saluted warmly.

Regardless of appearance, power, status, or even personal strength, he is the first-class figure in Daxia.

No wonder it makes people unable to take their eyes away.

"King Min, please sit down." The Queen Mother Xia's voice came from behind the bead curtain.

In front of the bead curtain, in the middle of the hall, there is a distinguished chair.

Yu Liyang stepped forward, sat down, and talked to the Queen Mother through the bead curtain.

"Jianfeng Mountain collapsed in one day. It was my fault." He said.

The Queen Mother of Xia said: "The Ai family knows what happened during the war. Cao Jun used his strength to suppress us, and it is really unstoppable. In the final analysis, it is not the fault of the war. It is the weakness of our country in Daxia that makes King Min's reputation humiliated."

Yu Liyang smiled bitterly: "The Queen Mother said this to give Xiao Wang some mercy."

"Everyone with a clear eye knows what is going on here. Don't pay attention to vulgar people's words." The Queen Mother Xia said slowly: "I am lucky to be born as King Min. King Min can sacrifice his reputation for the country, and the mourning family almost sheds tears."

Yu Liyang had to admit it.

Even if he is strong enough, even if he stands at the pinnacle of transcendence, even if he is not affected by those criticisms at all.

Queen Mother Xia's words still gave him great comfort.

Just like when the entire Xia Kingdom was on fire, his pride was repeatedly broken on the battlefield. The self-proclaimed romantic man retreated and retreated, fled again and again, and returned to the city of Guiyi in embarrassment, returning to the last royal capital of Daxia.

When he raised his head that day——

The queen mother, with her phoenix crown and harem, stands at the top of your city, like a rose burning with life!

So bright, so brilliant,

Gave him endless power.

He was as tired and dry as before, and regained his vitality.

That kind of strength supported him to stand up again and again in the years that followed.

Supported him to become King of Min.

Supporting him today, he is the pillar of Daxia!

"Speaking of which..." Yu Liyang said: "The Qi army's familiarity with the Jianfeng Mountain defense line is far beyond Xiao Wang's expectation. Xiao Wang is very suspicious that our Daxia has any secrets for Qi State."

The first time Cao Jie saw him, he placed a large bet, obviously having seen the final result.

This kind of certainty and this kind of familiarity cannot be explained by the word intelligence.

Someone in the Xia Kingdom's military must have leaked all the information about the Jianfeng Mountain defense line! Perhaps, it’s not just Jianfeng Mountain…

who's that person?

Who is a national traitor?

Yu Liyang knew very well.

Hua Hongzhao, the Marquis of Jingan, finally chose to die, with the intention of dying to clarify his ambition.

After all, his son Hua Fangyu was ridiculously embarrassed. When it was his turn to personally guard Jianfeng Mountain, the secrets related to Jianfeng Mountain were infiltrated into a sieve by the Qi army...

There is absolutely no reason to blame the dead.

Since Hua Hongzhao had proved his loyalty with his life, the Marquis of Jing'an Mansion would not suffer a blow.

But...if it wasn't Hua Hongzhao, then who was it?

"The Ai family feels that King Min does not need to pay too much attention to these things." Behind the bead curtain, the voice of the Queen Mother Xia said: "It is a matter of life and death. The people of Qi have strong soldiers and horses and dominate the east. It is normal and inappropriate for some people to surrender out of fear. Things that may be forbidden.”

"Perhaps our Daxia does have no secrets for Qi State. But there is no need to have any secrets."

"The battle for the rise and fall of this country depends not on secrets or hidden methods. It relies on real strength, prudent wisdom, the belief to unite all, and the courage to shed the last drop of blood."

Empress Dowager Xia's intention was very clear. Without conclusive evidence, she would not conduct a thorough investigation of the traitor at this time.

She wants to unite all the people who can be united, instead of making the ministers suspicious of each other at this time.

If that person is not found, there will be many problems. But if you want to find out now, there will be more questions.

Thinking about it on the other hand, the reason why Cao Jie did not hide his familiarity with the Jianfeng Mountain defense line was because he wanted them to mess up their position?

This step is to fight for the temple!

But the Queen Mother Xia chose to ignore it, and the whole country resisted Qi. The situation was so overwhelming that she had to force the traitor to help.

Yu Liyang said: "What the Queen Mother said is... The defense line of Tongyang City was built by the young prince himself, and the latter half was taken over by His Royal Highness King Wu. No one except us and General Longjiao has a deep understanding. Even if the Qi people want to infiltrate, there is nowhere to infiltrate."

"So Xiangyou Mansion is the battlefield that truly tests the soldiers of our Xia country." Behind the pearl curtain, the Queen Mother's voice was heavy.

Her expectations were in it.

She did not hide her uneasiness.

Yu Liyang wanted to say that Jianfeng Mountain was broken so quickly, leaving King Wu with too little time, and he didn't know if he could complete the defense construction in advance.

But in the end he just said--

"Yes!"

...

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Tongyang City is 49 feet high, a rare majestic city, standing on the Jiangyin Plain.

The south of the mountain and the north of the water is "Yang", and the north of the mountain and the south of the water is "Yin", so this plain is naturally south of Lianjiang.

To be precise, it is southwest of this river. Because the Lianjiang River is tilted on the map.

The Jiangyin Plain was originally not easy to defend, but the Tongyang City was built here, which made it a strategic location.

The so-called strong city and high wall are not simply piled bricks and earth.

Otherwise, a few extraordinary strong men, with powerful Taoist magic, could build many big cities in three or five days.

But how could such a city withstand the blow of the battle array?

The city wall constructed with Taoist magic would inevitably be easily destroyed by Taoist magic.

In a real strong city, each brick must be engraved with array patterns. The array patterns must be connected to each other, linking all the key buildings in the city, and combining the terrain, so as to build a protective array for the entire city.

Even the wall bricks themselves are carefully fired by master craftsmen. To exaggerate, taking a wall brick to fight with others is not necessarily worse than an ordinary sword!

Any big city is the result of the country's years and decades of hard work. Only by pouring blood and sweat can it stand firm.

It is precisely because it is so difficult to build a big city with real defensive capabilities that the Mo Sect set up "Yinge" overnight in Yong State to confront the Dragon Lock Pass, which was so shocking!

When Tai Yin came down from the tower, his fingers were trembling slightly.

Of course, it was not because of fear - although Jianfeng Mountain was broken in one day, it did shock him. But it was only for a moment, and he was mentally prepared for the strength of the Qi people.

Whether it was Chong Xuanzun at the Yellow River Conference or Jiang Qingyang in the Mountain and Sea Realm, he had already experienced it personally...

As a direct descendant of the Tai family, he could see more clearly than ordinary Chinese people. The opponent of the hegemonic country is only the hegemonic country.

His shaking hands were because of fatigue.

After several days and nights of sleepless nights and high-intensity carving of array patterns, even a practitioner like him who has already completed the outer building could not stand it.

The will and blood of the array master are all on the array.

The efforts of these days are no easier than the successive life-and-death battles.

But walking on the streets of Tongyang City, looking at everyone in a hurry, he hoped that he could hold on for a while longer.

The so-called "Tongyang" means "everyone is here".

Including him, including everyone in the city.

Uncle Taihua Zhenren traveled all over the country, personally repaired and improved every city defense array, worked hard to connect them with the national defense array... What kind of mood was he in?

If he had not died, seeing the Qi people coming east today, he would be more determined than the head of the family...

Thinking of this, he finally walked to the Tai family's camp.

All the young and strong people in the Tai family are here, even the 13,000 family soldiers have come to Tongyang City.

The huge camp is extremely quiet.

It is so quiet that Tai Yin can hear his own footsteps.

Most of the Tai family members are still repairing fortifications, and those who are still in the camp are withdrawing to rest, and everyone is rushing to recover.

This kind of silence.

Contains a soul-stirring power.