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Chapter 238 The army presses the territory
As Murong Xuanyi had expected, neighboring countries were watching covetously and repeatedly provoked small-scale frictions and conflicts on the border.
Although the news was blocked, they still heard that Prime Minister Yuan of Da Xia ran away from home, Prince Jing resolutely embarked on the journey of looking for his wife, and the least favored Tenth Prince Murong Xuanzhou ascended the throne. This series of changes, thinking that they could take advantage of the opportunity, constantly tested Da Xia's bottom line and military strength.
The Northern Di in Mobei, in particular, have stationed troops on the border, ready to take action. Their envoys in the capital were arrogant and their words were full of provocation.
Murong Xuanzhou asked the ministers in the court, "My dear ministers, the Northern Di have stationed troops on the border, and the envoys are so arrogant. They are taking advantage of my youth and want to invade Daxia. Do you have any good plans?"
There was a burst of discussion in the court, but no one dared to speak first.
After a long while, Zhou Taifu stepped out and clasped his fists, saying, "Your Majesty, the northern barbarians are fierce, but we in Great Xia also have millions of strong soldiers. I think we can send envoys to them first to show them our power and reason with them. If they still do not repent, we can dispatch the border garrisons to be on high alert, and at the same time send more food and military supplies to wait for them to tire themselves out."
General Dong disagreed. "Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate. Since the Northern Di have already deliberately provoked us, sending envoys would be futile and would only add to our mockery. We should quickly prepare our military and secretly gather our forces at strategic points on the border. When they make a move, we can surprise them and defeat them with one strike."
After hearing this, Murong Xuanzhou frowned slightly and turned to look at the Minister of War who had remained silent. "What do you think, Lord Zhou?"
Minister of War Zhou Fuheng stepped forward and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, both Grand Tutor Zhou and General Dong have their merits. I think we can do both at the same time.
On the one hand, they sent envoys to show weakness on the surface, but in fact they were stalling for time; on the other hand, they secretly stepped up preparations for war and united with neighboring friendly countries to fight against the Northern Di. Moreover, His Royal Highness Prince Jing has a high prestige. If he can be invited back to the capital to take charge of the overall situation, it will surely stabilize the hearts of the army and the people. "
Murong Xuanzhou fell into deep thought. He had just ascended the throne and the situation was critical. He was inexperienced and could not handle it alone.
But now my royal brother is far away in the south, and it is hard to find news from him, while the threat from the Northern Di is getting closer and closer.
In desperation, Murong Xuanzhou had to issue an urgent decree to send a force of 800 miles to find his brother as soon as possible and convey the critical situation in the capital.
The urgent imperial edict spread to the south like a meteor, while in the capital, Murong Xuanzhou forced himself to remain calm in the court and discussed various countermeasures with his ministers.
He knew that every minute and every second of waiting might make the situation worse, but now he could only hope that his royal brother would receive the news soon and return quickly.
At the same time, the envoy who was ordered to go to Beidi had reached the border. He looked at the Beidi camp in the distance, took a deep breath, straightened his clothes, and entered the camp under the escort of the Beidi soldiers who were watching him closely.
In the tent, Princess Hengyang sat high up in the throne, her eyes full of arrogance and disdain. The envoy felt relieved when he saw that it was the princess of Daxia who was to be married to the emperor.
He bowed respectfully and said, "Your humble servant greets Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Princess Hengyang curled her lips and sneered, "Your Highness? Lord Chen, are you forgetful? Thanks to Murong Xuanyi, I am no longer a princess of Daxia, but now a favorite concubine of the Emperor of Beidi."
The messenger's forehead was covered with beads of sweat, but he still said with gritted teeth: "Even though your highness married the Northern Di people, you still have the blood of the Great Xia royal family flowing in your veins, and the people of Great Xia have never forgotten your kindness.
The situation between the two countries is delicate now, and the princess' words can decide life and death. I hope that Her Royal Highness will consider her hometown and mediate to ensure peace between the two countries."
Princess Hengyang narrowed her eyes slightly, "Homeland? When you sent me out of Daxia like an abandoned child, did you ever think about my hometown?"
The envoy suppressed his nervousness, bowed respectfully, and said, "Your Highness, I came here this time on the orders of His Majesty the Emperor to discuss a peace plan with the Northern Di.
Your Majesty, thinking of the princess who married far away, cannot bear to see the two countries at war, causing great suffering to the people."
Princess Hengyang raised her eyes slightly and snorted, "Your emperor is good at speaking nice words, but now that the new emperor of Daxia has just been established and the political situation is unstable, what can he use to negotiate peace with my Beidi?"
The messenger hurriedly said, "Your Highness, although Daxia has undergone changes, its foundation remains and its mighty troops are still there. Moreover, Your Majesty is kind-hearted and is willing to give us generous gifts, only asking for peace on the border."
Princess Hengyang's face was cold and she said coldly: "I want Murong Xuanyi's head before we can talk about peace."
The messenger's forehead was covered with beads of sweat, but he still managed to remain calm and said, "Your Highness, this request is really unreasonable. Everyone in Daxia respects Your Highness Prince Jing, and we will never do such a disloyal and unjust thing."
Princess Hengyang sneered, "If you don't agree, my army will attack us. Oh? Not only that, we will form an alliance with the Yin Kingdom to attack us. How long can you hold out?"
The envoy was shocked when he heard this. He knew that Yin and Daxia had been fighting openly and secretly. If Beidi and Yin joined forces, Daxia would be in danger. But he still tried to remain calm and tried to persuade Princess Hengyang:
"Your Highness, if you start a war out of a momentary rage, I'm afraid that countless people will be displaced. Your Highness is kind-hearted and would not want to see such a tragic situation."
Princess Hengyang smiled coldly and said, "Go and tell these words to the warriors of Beidi, and see if they will put down their scimitars because of your few words."
Seeing this, the messenger knew that it was useless to persuade her further, so he could only bow deeply and said, "Your Highness, I will report your intention to the Emperor truthfully. I just hope that Your Highness will think twice and not let hatred blind your eyes, so as to avoid causing a disaster."
After saying this, the messenger turned around and was about to leave, but Princess Hengyang stopped him and said, "Wait."
The envoy's heart tightened, and he turned to look at Princess Hengyang, only to see her slowly speaking: "Go back and tell your emperor to be prepared with enough sincerity and then come to talk to me again."
The envoy felt mixed emotions, but he could only nod his head in agreement, and then left the tent under the escort of the Beidi soldiers. After returning to the border of Daxia, the envoy immediately reported the situation to Murong Xuanzhou truthfully.
Meanwhile, Murong Xuanyi, Yuan Ying and others who were still in the deep forest were leisurely coming out of the mountain.
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