martial arts super agent

Chapter 222 Palace Discussion
As soon as Jiang Batian died, those ministers in the Western Chu Kingdom who were unwilling to surrender all looked sad and bowed their heads.

Guo Wenlian sighed: "I thought that relying on my own strategy, I could help the emperor of Western Chu to fight for hegemony and unify the country, but unfortunately things went against my wish, and I ended up dying."

Xiahou Wuji smiled and said: "Master Guo, your strategy is world-renowned, but it's a pity that you met us, we are better than you in the end, it's not wrong for you to lose."

Zhao Longyuan nodded: "Yes, if you wish, you can surrender to our Donghua Kingdom and advise us. I believe the emperor will treat you favorably."

Guo Wenlian shook his head: "One minister does not matter to two masters. I am satisfied with being treated favorably by the Emperor of Western Chu and guiding the country."

Before he finished speaking, he pulled out the dagger and stabbed himself in the heart.

Zhao Longyuan just wanted to rush up to stop him, but he was still a step too late.

Guo Wenlian fell on his back and died soon after.

The ministers of the Western Chu Kingdom who were unwilling to surrender also pulled out their long swords and killed themselves.

For a moment, blood splattered throughout the hall, dyeing the ground red.

Zhao Longyuan didn't expect things to come to this point, so he couldn't help but sigh: "Western Chu Kingdom is now destroyed."

Ximen You said slowly: "They should be buried generously, they are heroes after all."

Xiahou Wuji: "This general agrees."

In this way, the Western Chu State was completely destroyed, and the Donghua State soon occupied all its territories.

The remaining ministers of the Western Chu Kingdom, headed by King Jing Jiang Liukong, began to assist in the rule.

Zhao Longyuan also returned to the capital and told Cao Shaotian about the whole incident.

Hearing this, Cao Shaotian sighed and clapped his hands at the same time: "For hundreds of years, the great achievements that the emperors of all dynasties have hoped for have been realized in my hands, and I am extremely happy."

"However, I am also very clear that this is just the beginning. Next, I will destroy Beiyuan Kingdom and continue to expand the territory."

Zhao Longyuan cupped his hands and said, "The emperor is wise."

Cao Shaotian: "Zhao Longyuan, in your opinion, how should we deal with Beiyuan Kingdom?"

Zhao Longyuan shook his head: "Your Majesty, I don't know too much about Beiyuan Kingdom because of my humble position, but our country has sufficient military strength, food and grass, and there is no shortage of silver taels, which is enough to fight Beiyuan Kingdom."

Cao Shaotian said: "To be honest, at the same time we were attacking the Western Chu Kingdom, the Beiyuan Kingdom also sent a large number of cavalry to invade the border of the Western Chu Kingdom, taking away a lot of gold, silver and food."

Zhao Longyuan was a little surprised: "That means Beiyuan Kingdom also took the opportunity to increase its national power?"

Cao Shaotian nodded: "That's right. The cavalry of Beiyuan Kingdom is also one of the strongest troops in the world. Once I go to war with them, they can use the vast terrain of the grassland to maneuver around, which is somewhat disadvantageous to our army."

Zhao Longyuan: "Understand, the emperor wants to find a way to defeat the Northern Plains cavalry."

Cao Shaotian: "That's right, I wonder what trick you have?"

Zhao Longyuan was lost in thought.

This highly mobile cavalry is indeed the most difficult enemy for many troops.

If it is in a mountainous area with rough roads, the performance of the cavalry is still limited, but if it is in a vast grassland, the shooting ability of the cavalry while fighting and retreating will become a problem for many troops.

Zhao Longyuan cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I think that our army can only use the formation to fight against the enemy's sharp arrows, and add the cannons in the rear, so that the enemy can't be pulled away and will be bombarded and killed by the artillery."

Cao Shaotian fell into deep thought and lowered his head: "You mean, relying on the defensive power of the formation and the power of the artillery to reduce the mobility of the Beiyuan cavalry?"

Zhao Longyuan: "This is just a humble idea, it may not be correct."

After a moment, Cao Shaotian raised his head: "This is a good idea. Once the Beiyuan cavalry approaches, they will be violently bombarded by artillery and suppressed at the range. However, they cannot break through the defensive formation around the artillery, leaving them in a dilemma."

Zhao Longyuan: "Humble post is exactly what it means."

Cao Shaotian beamed and almost jumped up: "Zhao Longyuan, your method is very good. Although I have never thought of it before, I can make good use of it now."

Zhao Longyuan: "Your Majesty, our country can develop more artillery, which will serve as the main force for attacking cities and conquering land, and make the enemy fearful."

Cao Shaotian waved his hand: "Of course, I agree with your plan!"

Then, he changed the subject: "By the way, in your opinion, what kind of character is Jiang Liukong, Prince Jing who surrendered from the Western Chu Kingdom?"

Zhao Longyuan: "Your Majesty, Prince Jing is a very special person. He is smart enough, but he does not have much ambition. He just wants the people of Western Chu to live in peace and no more wars."

"In addition, he also wants to gain real power and be able to manage the old land of Western Chu."

Cao Shaotian paced back and forth with his hands behind his back: "His request is not too much. After all, he grew up in the Western Chu Kingdom and has deep feelings for the people there. In this way, he has no heart to restore the country?"

Zhao Longyuan cupped his hands and said: "Please rest assured, the emperor, he doesn't have that kind of ambition, he won't do that."

Cao Shaotian smiled: "It's so good, I like people like him."

In this way, the two discussed important national affairs, and Cao Shaotian made two decisions based on this.

First, Donghua Kingdom manufactured more artillery as the main force against the Beiyuan cavalry, and developed corresponding formations.

Second, Jing Wang Jiang Liukong officially became the manager of the old land of Western Chu, but he became a vassal of Donghua Kingdom, and paid enough grain and gold every year to pay taxes.

Donghua Kingdom also sent corresponding troops to station in the King City of Western Chu to prevent any changes.

Xiahou Wuji and Ximen You led the main force of the army back to the capital to prepare for the next operation against Beiyuan Kingdom.

Beiyuan Kingdom also seemed to have guessed the purpose of Donghua Kingdom, and took the initiative to strengthen the border defense.

On this day, Zhao Longyuan and Cao Shaotian met to discuss important matters.

I heard Cao Shaotian ask: "Zhao Longyuan, I am going to send you to infiltrate the Khan King City to investigate Beiyuan Kingdom's plan for our army. I wonder what your plan is?"

Zhao Longyuan cupped his hands and said: "Please rest assured, the emperor, I have been there many times in my humble position, and I am familiar with the road, there will be no problem."

Cao Shaotian nodded: "Very well, then you have to investigate carefully. After you have found out, you will return to the capital. I will also make corresponding preparations and let General Xiahou and General Ximen lead the army to attack Beiyuan Kingdom."

The system prompts: "A new spy mission has been started."

Objective of the mission: Infiltrate Beiyuan Country and investigate the opponent's battle plan.

Mission reward: the opportunity to practice [Wedding Dress Magic].

Hearing this, Zhao Longyuan nodded secretly.

He immediately said: "The humble post obeys!"

After finishing speaking, Zhao Longyuan, Xuanyuan Qing, and Cao Lingyu left the palace, rode on a fast horse, pretended to be a businessman from Beiyuan Kingdom, and embarked on the road to Beiyuan Kingdom.

Along the way, he also thought of Tuoba Feng, the sharpshooter from Beiyuan Kingdom whom he had met before.

(End of this chapter)