PNB Chapter 414: Entering the Vortex of War Again
Chapter 414: Entering the Vortex of War Again
Upon hearing this, the envoy from Liang was shocked.
what?
what did you say?
Am I right?
Are you talking about declaring war?
Old Fengchang was shocked. He looked at Shen Changgong with a dull look in his eyes. He even almost ignored the voices of opposition from the civil and military officials behind him.
At this time, an official from the State of Yan stood up and said,
"Your Majesty, Prince, this is absolutely impossible. We in Great Yan have just fought two great wars and are short of both money and food.
The soldiers have traveled a long distance and have not even had a day's rest yet, but they have to go out into the battle again. Won't they be exhausted to death?
Your Majesty, please be considerate of the soldiers and do not tire them out!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, Prince Lanling just returned yesterday, and you and your wife have just met, and you are about to send troops immediately. Prince Lanling is going to war again.
You spend less time together and more time apart, which has affected your relationship as husband and wife. Isn't this going to shake the foundation of the country?"
"Your Majesty, the prince is your husband, always fighting on the front lines. If anything were to happen to him, our Great Yan still has no crown prince, and you haven't given birth to a prince yet, what would happen to the country?
I have no intention of being offensive or disrespectful, I am purely thinking about the country."
"Your Majesty, the prince cannot leave this time. He must wait until you are pregnant before he can leave."
"You can only leave after giving birth to the prince!"
The ministers' words became more and more outrageous. They knew that Shen Changgong did not like them to interfere in military affairs, so they tried to dissuade him from another direction.
And Lao Fengchang's eyes gradually dimmed.
Yes, all the civil and military officials in the court are against it, so how can we send troops? Even if Lanling Wang wants to fight alone, he can't.
They are looking for excuses again.
Alas, I shouldn't have had any hope in them.
However, the Lanling King in front of him said coldly,
"Since when have you all become involved in matters like this, such as the birth of a child between me and my wife?
This king is a good warrior with great martial arts skills. He is protected by hundreds of thousands of troops. The artillery and muskets of the Shenji Camp can prevent the enemy from reaching him.
What could possibly happen to this king? This king is invincible! "
Shen Changgong was too embarrassed to say the words "invincible in the world".
And hope rekindled in the eyes of Liangguo Lao Fengchang.
The empress slowly spoke,
"My dear ministers, please don't worry about the Crown Prince's matter. Let's talk about the troops first."
"Lord Shen, are the troops of Great Yan still able to fight now?"
Everyone looked at Shen Changgong, including the old Fengchang of Liang State, with anxious anticipation in their eyes.
After Shen Changgong pondered for a moment, he said,
"Your Majesty, the Changning Army has traveled a long distance and is indeed exhausted. It would be better to let them stay behind to defend and protect Shengjing.
The Tianyu Army has been back for recuperation for half a month. In addition, Nie Bei's Flying Eagle Army has been almost trained and can be deployed as a strong division.
The troops in the south have hardly moved and are all elite troops.
Let’s put it this way. I will personally lead the Tianyu Army and the Feiying Army south to join the King of the South, and lead the Zhennan Army, Pingnan Army, and Zhengnan Army as the Eastern Army, a total of 550,000 troops south to enter Qi and fight with the Qi army!
As for the Western Army, you can appoint Guan Shouchang as commander-in-chief, with Chen Qing and Su Wuan as deputy commanders. They will lead 300,000 troops into Liang State, lift the siege of Xingqing Prefecture, and engage Qi's Western Expedition Army."
Hearing this, Yan Fuyao nodded and said,
"With 850,000 regular troops, plus auxiliary troops and civilians, there are a million people. If our Great Yan army marches south, we will surely be able to crush Qi in one fell swoop and make this treacherous Qi pay the price in blood for challenging our Great Yan's dignity!"
Having said that, Yan Fuyao did not discuss with the ministers, but stood up and said in a domineering manner,
"All ministers, listen to my command! Announce it to the world!"
"The wicked Qi State has treacherously broken the alliance between Great Yan, Qi, and Liang, colluding with Qin to invade our allies and intending to destroy them!
Our Great Yan has sent envoys to the State of Qi many times, calling on the two countries to cease fire and resolve disputes through peaceful negotiations.
But the State of Qi has disregarded the dignity of Great Yan and has repeatedly provoked Great Yan!
Such behavior! I, Dayan, will never tolerate it!
Today, our Great Yan officially declares war on the State of Qi!
I appoint Lanling Prince Shen Changgong as the commander-in-chief of the entire army, leading a million-strong army to march south to conquer the State of Qi!
Choose a day to depart! I decree it! "
"I will obey your orders!"
All the ministers received the order.
Are you kidding? You two have already decided on the matter in unison. We have nothing to discuss.
Whether it's fighting Kun Kingdom or the grassland, it's always like this. I'm used to it.
Whatever you two do, do as you please.
Anyway, ever since the war maniac Shen Changgong came to power, the war in Dayan has never stopped.
"Foreign envoys, we kneel in gratitude to the Great Emperor of Great Yan and Prince Lanling. Our Liang Kingdom will always remember the great kindness and generosity of Great Yan and will never forget it. We will repay this great kindness in the future!"
The old minister of Yan was so moved that he burst into tears.
It was not until now that he dared to be sure that the State of Yan was not playing tricks on him, but was really going to send troops.
The State of Yan did not intend to delay previously. They really had something to do and could not get away.
After all, no one would be able to spare the time to support another country when their own territory is invaded and a large-scale rebellion of 100,000 people breaks out in their own country.
Dayan has always been sincere and has never thought of abandoning Liang.
Otherwise, how could it be possible that he just came back yesterday and immediately declared war on the State of Qi today without delaying for a single day?
Old Fengchang gave himself a PUA in his heart, and all his previous resentment towards the State of Yan was swept away.
After the court was dismissed, he returned to the post station and immediately wrote a letter to the Emperor of Liang by carrier pigeon, telling him that Yan had declared war on Qi, and used the most praiseworthy words to clarify to Yan that they had not abandoned Liang at all.
Nie Bei and Yu Huatian also returned to the military camp and began to reorganize military affairs and prepare the supplies and food needed for the expedition.
Nie Bei also stood up this time. He never expected that Shen Changgong would abandon his own personal army, the Changning Army, and instead use his Flying Eagle Army.
But this is also a good thing. Soldiers are supposed to fight in wars, and this time the credit finally belongs to his Flying Eagle Army.
They all went to prepare for battle, and Shen Changgong also accompanied Yan Fuyao and walked towards the imperial study.
"Why did you leave the Changning Army behind this time? Are you going to lead two Pure Kun legions into battle?"
Yan Fuyao asked as he walked.
Shen Changgong smiled and said,
"The Changning Army has fought enough battles. This time, they conquered the grasslands and suppressed the rebellion, and they have made great contributions. The other legions are jealous of them. They are indeed exhausted, so it would be good for them to stay and rest.
The most important thing is that most of the Changning Army are Yan people, who are the most loyal to you, experienced in battle and have strong combat effectiveness. I feel at ease if they stay to protect the capital and you.
We dared to keep the Flying Eagle Army because our other armies were still in the country.
We are all heading south this time, and it's quite far away. I would be worried if I didn't leave the Changning Army behind to protect you."