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Coupled with the constant publicity in the official gazette,

Zhao Yuan's image as a god descended to earth has become deeply ingrained in people's minds.

The people believed it without a doubt.

A victory unseen in over a century

This also freed the people of the Central Plains from their fear of the Western Xia and Liao dynasties.

Both officials and ordinary people felt a sense of pride and satisfaction.

Meanwhile, the foreigners doing business in China have become much more honest.

Especially the Khitans and Tanguts, who used to flaunt their power at every turn.

I've been keeping a low profile these past few days.

Everyone was speculating whether the Prince of Liang would take advantage of the situation to invade Western Xia and wipe out the Western bandits.

Whether it was Daliang, or Tian Hu of Hebei, Wang Qing of Huaixi, or Tong Guan of Jiangnan,

All forces are keeping an eye on the Northwest.

If Zhao Yuan returns with his troops,

Then without a doubt,

One of them was the next to face the invincible King Liang.

Chapter 1950 The Unyielding Civil Official

If Zhao Yuan defeated the Liao Kingdom...

They still harbored a sliver of a desire to carve out their own territory.

So after Zhao Yuan defeated Western Xia...

Tian Hu, Wang Qing, and Tong Guan all felt that the unification of the world by the Great Liang Dynasty was an unstoppable trend.

No one believed they could withstand the onslaught of the Liang King's army.

Tong Guan, in particular, waged war in the Northwest for over twenty years.

Knowing full well the power of the Western Xia,

It took him about twenty years.

The number of Western Xia soldiers killed did not exceed 50,000.

The Liang King of Daliang defeated 400,000 Western Xia troops in just a few days.

There were 100,000 prisoners alone.

It can be said that the results of this battle exceeded the sum of his twenty years.

Even though he was far away in Jiangnan,

After hearing this news,

They couldn't help but shiver.

As people across the country eagerly awaited news from the Northwest,

After Zhao Yuan killed Li Qianshun,

However, they did not continue to use troops.

They rested on the spot.

Until Zhong Shidao led his troops into Western Xia territory,

At the same time, the three armies of Fuyan Road, Yongxing Army, and Jingyuan Road launched a joint attack on Huanqing Road.

The news had just begun to spread

News also spread that the Prince of Liang planned to lead 5,000 troops to launch a surprise attack on Xingqing Prefecture.

The whole world was instantly in an uproar.

The people of Daliang all believed that the Liang King, who was said to be a god descended from heaven, would surely be able to conquer Xingqing Prefecture.

When Tian Hu, Wang Qing, and Tong Guan heard this news,

But they couldn't help raising their glasses in celebration.

In their view, Zhao Yuan was blinded by victory.

Only then did he lead 5,000 troops deep into the heart of Western Xia territory.

Go and attack Xingqing Prefecture, the capital of Western Xia.

As the people eagerly awaited news of victory from the Northwest,

The three of them, however, were hoping for bad news.

Zhao Yuan died in battle against Western Xia.

That way they wouldn't have to worry about the sword hanging over their heads.

The restless troops under his command can also be calmed down.

While the world was debating the outcome of the Liang King's victory,

There were also undercurrents within the Great Liang Imperial Palace.

When Zhao Yuan initially decided to launch a surprise attack on Western Xia,

He then sent someone to inform Zhao Yuan.

Zhao Yuan learned that Zhao Yuan was going to lead 5,000 troops to launch a surprise attack on Xingqing Prefecture.

Of course, I would disagree a thousand times over.

Immediately send someone to the Northwest.

They wanted to stop Zhao Yuan.

In order to prevent Zhao Yuan from disobeying orders,

This was also the first time an imperial edict had been issued to Zhao Yuan.

Instead of the usual letters.

However, when the imperial edict reached the Northwest...

Zhao Yuan has already led his troops into Western Xia territory by water.

Initially, this news was only circulated among the upper echelons of the Liang Dynasty.

However, when Zhong Shidao led his army to invade Western Xia...

The news then spread throughout the city.

Zhao Yuan was also worried that the Western Xia people would find out about the identity of the Prince of Liang.

A large force was deployed to capture Zhao Yuan.

However, the news had already spread and could not be concealed.

At Wen Huanzhang's suggestion,

So he simply had the official gazette publish the plan for the Prince of Liang to launch a surprise attack on Xingqing Prefecture.

If Zhao Yuan really leads 5,000 troops to break through the capital of Western Xia...

Without a doubt, King Liang will become a true god.

It can achieve twice the result with half the effort, no matter who you are fighting against.

The hearts and minds of the people will be completely won over.

...

But as time went by,

However, messages appeared in Tokyo.

It is said that the Prince of Liang was assassinated in Western Xia and has died.

The dragon throne in Chongzheng Hall was empty.

Wen Huanzhang stood in the prime minister's seat with his brows furrowed.

Standing on the right are Han Cunbao, Guan Sheng, Hua Rong, Shi Wengong, Huyan Zhuo, Qin Ming, and Luan Tingyu.

On the left are Wen Huanzhang, Zhao Mingcheng, Zhang Shuye, Jiang Jing, and Chai Shao.

The armies of Shi Wengong, Huyan Zhuo, Qin Ming, and Luan Tingyu have all returned to the capital.

Seventy thousand troops were gathered in Tokyo.

The Song Dynasty's military formation was on the left and the civil formation on the right.

To suppress military generals with scholars.

However, the Liang army's formation was arranged with civil officials on the left and military officials on the right.

Military men held a higher status than scholars.

When Zhao Yuan held court, he would have his military officers stand first on the right.

He clearly identifies himself as a martial artist.

No one dared to question Zhao Yuan's position as second only to the emperor.

Therefore, military men also gained an advantage over civil officials.

Zhang Shuye said, "King Liang is leading five thousand troops to attack Xingqing Prefecture."

"We underestimated our opponent a bit."

"Today is the seventh day since the Prince of Liang entered Western Xia,"

"But no news has come back yet,"

"I'm afraid the Prince of Liang hasn't captured Xingqing Prefecture,"

"Otherwise, when news comes back..."

"However, given the King of Liang's martial arts skills,"

"It would be difficult for the Western Xia people to defeat the Liang King."

"I fear the Western Xia will use a large army to besiege the Prince of Liang,"

"King Liang is unable to break through the encirclement for the time being,"

"I think we should still send troops into Western Xia to reinforce the Prince of Liang."

Zhang Shuye was just repeating the same old tune.

After news of Zhao Yuan leading his troops into Western Xia reached the imperial court...

Zhang Shuye had consistently advocated sending troops to reinforce the King of Liang.

However, all of these proposals were rejected by the military generals.

The Liang Dynasty divided its civil and military affairs, with each side exercising non-interference.

Civil officials have no right to interfere in military affairs.

Therefore, military officers were unwilling to let Zhang Shuye interfere in military affairs.

Qin Ming had already had enough of the humiliation he endured from civil officials during the Song Dynasty.

Seeing that Zhang Shuye was interfering in military affairs again, he immediately said...

"Please, Lord Zhang, show some respect."

"According to the King of Liang's order, if military matters are to be discussed, it should be the Prime Minister and us who discuss them,"

“You have no right to speak.”

Zhang Shuye and the others were also veteran civil officials.

Although he still holds a high position of power