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Chapter 606 Final Decision

The Xue siblings were sent to lobby Yang He, but ended up being lobbied in the opposite direction by Zhao Yushu, and they went straight from being loyal ministers and generals from aristocratic families to being traitors. No wonder Li Qi refused to talk too much with Zhao Yushu, as whenever he opened his mouth, someone would be in trouble.

After this conversation, Zhao Yushu lost the mood to go shopping. Of course, there was nothing to see in Songzhou now, so he simply found an empty house and wrote a few letters to Dongdu.

Now both the North and the South are waiting for Yang He's reply, and a brief and strange calm appears on the long battle line from Chang'an to Jianmen Pass.

There was no fighting in Songzhou.

But Dongdu is different.

Li Tong was under great pressure as the Liao army launched attacks on the Eastern Capital from three sides simultaneously.

Logically speaking, Dongdu, as one of the two capitals, also has a special guard camp, and the defensive pressure should not be so great. However, Li Jian did not escape alone. He took away nearly half of Dongdu's soldiers.

What’s more serious is that there is no reinforcement from outside.

The collective silence of Hedong and Hebei meant that the Liao army had almost no worries and could attack with all their might. Based on the advice of the academy, Li Tong let a large number of people around Dongdu into the city in advance, which greatly increased the logistical pressure.

"What you lack is victory, but what you lack even more is the support of the people. You are different from the two of them. What they need is the support of the aristocratic families, but what you need is the support of the people of the world."

Li Tong was dressed in military uniform. Looking at the people in front of him who were desperately delivering batches of supplies for defending the city to the city wall, the words of Mr. Wei You kept echoing in his ears.

The king is like the boat, and the people are like the water.

Back then in Jiangning, Zhao Yushu also said something similar.

Water can carry a boat, and it can also overturn it.

The people demolished their houses and carried stones to the city walls. The women prepared meals and carried them to the battlefield in loads. She had already won the hearts of the people of Dongdu.

The Liao army did not dare to use any monks to attack the city, not because they did not want to, but because they did not dare.

This time the Liao people sent three inner guards, but before they took action, Gu Changfeng stood in their tent.

"Everyone is from the inner scene, so you naturally know that there are two more people in the city, three against three, and you also know who I am."

Gu Changfeng had a stern expression on his face as he stood there alone. The three inner leaders of the Liao Kingdom did not dare to move.

"If Lord Liao can invite Master Zixiao to come out, we can have a good fight, but you are still a little short of the mark."

Those who can cultivate to the inner realm must be the chosen ones who have realized the world and are the best among men. If the old man were here, they might retreat a little, but there is only one Gu Changfeng. It is possible to scare them, but it is a bit difficult to scare them away.

"Gu Changfeng, if everyone fights for their lives, can Dongdu City be saved?"

"We can't keep the Eastern Capital, and we can't keep Linhuangfu (the capital of Liao) either."

Gu Changfeng obviously didn't take this threat seriously.

"Ha, if that's the case, why don't you become the emperor yourself instead of pretending to give way to a little girl? Or wouldn't it be better to just let the old immortal be the emperor and make you the crown prince?"

Gu Changfeng's eyes gradually turned cold. The old man was notoriously unruly, and when Gu Changfeng was young, he was notoriously reckless.

I haven't killed anyone for a long time. Have you forgotten my name?

Gu Changfeng slowly clenched his hands behind his back, and his spiritual power surged, colliding with the spiritual power subconsciously stimulated by the three inner scenes, instantly tearing the military tent to pieces.

"Gu Changfeng, if you are here to force us to retreat, then we might as well fight."

People on the grassland are born tough, but there are also some smart ones.

"If not, let's sit down and talk. It's not easy for us to cultivate to the inner realm. It's really not worth it to kill each other for the power of mortals. We know what you mean. You just want to continue your Tang country's system and not attack mortals, right? But we have another piece of news. Do you want to listen to it?"

Gu Changfeng frowned, it seemed that the other party had expected his coming today.

"explain."

"You should know the underworld."

"nature."

"Then do you know that the underworld has mastered a technique for longevity?"

Gu Changfeng sneered: "If you are talking about the trickery of Wangjiang Tower Master, then there is no need to mention it again."

The three inner scenes looked at each other and said, "Rejuvenation is not worth mentioning. What about Master Yan Hui's resurrection?"

Gu Changfeng's expression changed drastically: "Left Envoy went to the grassland?"

"Not only that, we can choose not to attack the mortals in Dongdu. What we have to do is much more important than a throne. Gu Changfeng, the old immortal is also in the grassland. The Liao Lord and the Imperial Master would like to invite you to the grassland."

Gu Changfeng then understood why these three inner scenes had remained seated motionless during the days of siege. They were waiting for him.

"What are you going to do in the grassland?"

"If you are willing to verify, then verify. If you are not willing to verify, then bear witness. Gu Changfeng, a new era is coming. What do you think? Do you agree or not?"

"it is good."

A gust of wind blew, and Gu Changfeng disappeared. At the same time, all the Liao monks withdrew from the battlefield, leaving quickly and efficiently.

"Li Tong, you have to fight this battle by yourself."

Gu Changfeng stood beside Li Tong: "I have to say that I am old now, and I am no longer the kind of person who doesn't care about anything. Our monks have to step down."

Li Tong stood up and took a few steps forward: "I'm very glad."

"What are you thankful for?"

"Li Jian became a cultivator just a few days after taking this position. Perhaps the blood of the Li family's ancestors is indeed extraordinary, but I still have no signs of awakening. I am very glad that I am a mortal and I don't have to retreat with you now."

Gu Changfeng looked at the girl in front of him and seemed a little confused.

"Mr. Big, I once seemed to see another world in a trance. What about you?"

Gu Changfeng disappeared. Li Tong did not look back but continued to move forward. The imperial guards hurriedly caught up. This position was close to the landing point of the arrow.

“The world may not always be called the Tang Dynasty, but I hope that one day, the Tang Dynasty can become that kind of world.”

As Li Tong personally stepped onto the front line braving the arrows and stones, the morale of the soldiers on the city wall was boosted, and they once again repelled the Liao army's wave of attacks. As the Liao army sounded the retreat, thunderous cheers rang out across the city wall.

"Send an order. The main force of the Liao army has been held back by me. Let the troops from Xuzhou, Huazhou, and Songzhou go around behind the Liao army. I want them to return without a single piece of armor."

After two days of continuous meetings, Yang He finally made a decision.

This decision may not have been supported by all members of the Red Lotus Sect, but at least on the surface no one opposed it.

Since the envoys from both sides were arranged in the same courtyard, when the final decision was announced, Yang He simply called people from both sides together to show his intention of being frank and open.

"Everyone, you have been waiting for a long time. The military camp is very simple. I am sorry that you have been living in such a bad condition these past two days."

The Tibetan envoys were the first to bow and salute: "May I ask, Master, are you satisfied with our Lord's conditions?"

Yang He nodded: "Very satisfied."

Ambassador Lan Qimo showed a smile on his face and looked at General Sun with great pride.

General Sun coughed dryly and said, "Master, we can still talk."

Yang He raised his hand to stop General Sun from speaking: "To be honest, I am also very satisfied with the conditions Li Qi offered."

When these words were spoken, everyone was a little confused. Did this leader want to raise the price?

"My Red Lotus Sect originated in Yuezhou. When we started, there were only a few hundred people. We were besieged and suppressed by the government forces countless times. We experienced betrayals, selling out, and forming alliances. We have experienced almost all the stories recorded in history books for thousands of years in just a few years. I have even forgotten how many friends have blocked the knife for me, and how many friends just a moment ago suddenly stabbed me in the back. But, we have finally achieved the situation today."

Yang He stood up from his chair and walked to the envoys: "So today I learned one thing, what we in the Red Lotus Sect want is better."

"help yourself."