Died of old age, and you tell me this is a life simulation?

The difference is too big!

So big that she couldn't see any possibility at all.

As long as she could maintain her family's power by persisting, even if it meant cutting off her own tail to survive, she would give it a try. She would never make such a cowardly decision before the battle, but...

Daqian is too terrifying!

She had some knowledge of this vast empire.

Knowing that the power of the Dugu clan is as small as an ant trying to shake a tree when facing Daqian!

Stubborn resistance is meaningless and will only lead the family to complete destruction!

This is a road to certain death!

No matter how fiery You Chuhong was, she had to consider how to preserve the fire.

At least... the Dugu family's bloodline will not be cut off.

If she did not take action, when Daqian arrived, according to his system of public trial, countless people in her Dugu clan would die. First of all, her youngest son would definitely not survive.

Although taking the initiative to contact and communicate may not necessarily guarantee survival, it at least gives other people in the family a greater chance.

Especially her most valued granddaughter Dugu Feng.

It is not necessarily impossible to get rid of the negative impact brought by the aristocratic family.

Dugu Feng's lips moved slightly: "Mother, Daqian has always had an attitude of annihilating the noble families and clans. If we get close to them, or even submit to them, I'm afraid..."

Before he could finish, You Chuhong sneered, "If the Daqian army hadn't arrived, you'd be fine with saying that! But now that the Daqian army has arrived, are you still thinking about preserving your clan? Tell me, how can you preserve it? You're lucky to be able to save a few lives! I wonder how many people in your clan will have to die before they can survive this difficult time."

Dugu Feng's body trembled, his expression uneasy, but seeing his mother was a little angry, he could only bow his head and said: "Everything... is up to mother's instructions."

You Chuhong despised her son's indecisive nature. He wasn't decisive when he should have been, and was rash when he should have been cautious. Now, at a critical moment for the family's survival, he began to hesitate, looking back and forth, reluctant to give up this or that. Frowning for a long time, she wavered and had someone call her granddaughter Dugu Feng. She solemnly instructed: "Feng'er, take someone to contact Cihang Jingzhai. Make sure to establish good relations with them and show the sincerity of our Dugu family. As for what they said earlier, our Dugu family is willing to comply with everything."

As the leader of the younger generation of the Dugu clan, Dugu Feng is not only a world-class martial artist, but also has an outstanding appearance, as beautiful as a peach and plum, delicate and exquisite.

He was wearing a slim-fitting outfit, exuding a heroic temperament.

After hearing her grandmother's instructions, Dugu Feng's face was filled with surprise and worry: "Grandma, is our Dugu family really in such a precarious situation?"

You Chuhong said in a deep voice: "This is a matter of life and death! There is no time for hesitation! Feng'er, go quickly!"

"...yes!"

You Chuhong pondered for a moment, then said, "If this doesn't work out, you should hide your identity and never return to the Dugu family again."

If she came to the Dugu family at the critical moment to stir up trouble, she might not be accepted. If that was the case, she should at least protect the most talented granddaughter.

Dugu Feng was shocked: "Grandmother? This..."

"Don't think too much. Things aren't that bad. I'm just trying to be safe."

Dugu Feng bit her lip and lowered her head in response.

On the other side, the Li clan in Guanzhong.

At this time, everyone was shocked by the news and was in a panic.

The clan leader Li Yuan first discussed the issue with his staff and ministers for a long time, and then eagerly summoned the core members of the family to discuss countermeasures.

They can't be careless!

This is Daqian!

Or an elite army of 200,000!

No one would think that an expedition of 200,000 troops would only stop at the border states and counties of the Sui Dynasty, and they would inevitably expand inward in the future!

At that time, the Li clan in Guanzhong will inevitably have to face the enemy's attack head-on, be directly affected, and will most likely be suppressed by the army!

How to deal with yourself and how to protect yourself are the top priorities at the moment.

This is a matter of life and death, so everyone would inevitably feel anxious and uneasy.

However, it is difficult for everyone to reach a consensus on how to protect themselves.

Some said to surrender directly, but this was refuted by those who were reluctant to give up the power in their hands. Some said to unite the noble families and clans in the world to fight against Daqian, but this proposal was regarded by everyone as the worst option, even tantamount to seeking death!

At least they weren't directly hostile to Daqian right now. Even if a large army arrived, they wouldn't be wiped out, and their bloodline could still be preserved. But joining forces with the aristocratic families and clans to resist? Wouldn't that be like offering Daqian a knife? By then, it was highly likely that everyone would be uprooted.

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Chapter 631: The Li Family Father and Son! Those who follow the trend will prosper, those who go against it will perish!

Li Yuan sat upright on the throne, his expression serious, but also filled with hidden worries and resentment.

The world was in turmoil and troubled times were coming. He had long been aware of this and at the same time he also had great ambitions.

The years of dormancy, as well as the recent recruitment of soldiers and heroes, are all preparations for the subsequent uprising.

But now...

The arrival of Daqian made everything vanish in an instant!

No matter how arrogant Li Yuan was, he would not dare to compete with Daqian!

In fact, let alone the Daqian Dynasty, even if it was the Sui Dynasty, if Yang Guang had not acted perversely and tyrannically, causing chaos in the world, how could he dare to have any rebellious thoughts?

The Sui Dynasty's imperial guards alone are enough to suppress the Li clan!

What’s more, they are an elite army like Daqian, which is the most elite in the world!

Still an army of 200,000!

If it was just an elite force of less than 10,000, he could still give it some thought, but for an army of 200,000 elite, Li Yuan had to completely accept his fate.

The destiny does not lie with him, nor with the Li family...

Fortunately, the Li clan has not actually started an uprising yet, nor has it become hostile to Daqian. There should still be room for maneuver, but how to deal with and protect themselves is indeed a huge challenge.

Nowadays, who doesn't know the attitude of the Daqian towards the aristocratic families? As one of the four major families of the Sui Dynasty, his Li family was the first to bear the brunt and could not escape!

However, Li Yuan felt it was hard to completely give up his family's rich foundation that had lasted for hundreds of years and all its power would be gone.

Listening to the people below arguing endlessly, I became more and more annoyed.

He glanced at his sons sitting on his left and asked, "Jiancheng, Shimin, Yuanji, what do you think?"

Li Yuanji, with his rather ungainly appearance, rose to his feet upon hearing this and spoke first, "What do you think of Daqian? They may have an army of two hundred thousand men, and may seem to be advancing with great force, but how can they, alone, annex this vast territory and rule the people of the world? Furthermore, Daqian is perversely treacherous, hostile to the aristocratic families, powerful clans, landlords, and the powerful, and their harsh and brutal behavior is even worse than Yang Guang's! With this, nothing can possibly succeed! Why should our Li clan be afraid? We should seize this opportunity to rise up in rebellion and defend ourselves against this foreign enemy with righteousness! The whole world will surely follow, and great things will be accomplished!"

When these words were spoken, everyone was speechless.

For other forces, if they dared to target aristocratic families, powerful clans, landlords, and wealthy people, that would naturally be a way to death. But for Daqian, could it be the same?

When they first started their rebellion, they crushed all the old forces in the local area of ​​the Song Dynasty. Later, when they expanded their territory, they continued with this governance policy. During the whole process, there were resistances, but there was none at all!

Daqian has the absolute power to suppress the world and can wipe out all local forces!

Having accomplished such an unprecedented feat, how dare you now confidently say that Daqian has nothing to fear?

Are they any different from those forces that have already disappeared?

Can we make an exception when facing Daqian?

Of course it’s impossible!

As for using the righteous cause of jointly resisting foreign enemies, although it is not impossible, if you think about it carefully, it is extremely difficult to implement.

First of all, facing such a huge momentum of Daqian, how many forces dare to provoke the tiger?

It's hard to say whether it can be integrated.

Secondly, with the support of Cihang Jingzhai, a force with amazing political influence, Daqian has a certain sense of justice. Moreover... once Daqian's policies begin to be implemented, any common people in the world with a normal mind will know who to help and who to elect. It would be funny if they were directly swept away by the other party's justice by using justice as an excuse.

Not to mention, this approach of directly becoming an enemy of Daqian has long been refuted by everyone as a bad strategy, no different from seeking death.

And you still bring it up, is there some serious illness?

Li Yuan was speechless. He knew his son was reckless, but he rarely saw him this reckless. He waved his hand and said, "Yuanji, please sit down! Jiancheng, Shimin, what do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yuanji sat back with a somewhat grim expression.

Li Jiancheng pondered for a moment before rising and saying, "Father, I don't think we should make a decision too soon. Let's wait and see. Perhaps there will be another turn of events. The imperial court won't sit idly by. Let's wait and see what happens. If Daqian truly proves unstoppable, then it won't be too late for us to make contact."

As he spoke, he turned his head to look at Li Shimin: "What do you think, second brother?"

Everyone also looked at Li Shimin.

The second son of the Li family was handsome and had an extraordinary demeanor. Upon hearing Li Jiancheng's question, the pensive look on his face faded, and he said solemnly, "Father, Big Brother, I think it's better to be straightforward than to waver! Making an enemy of Daqian is absolutely not an option! Our Li family is one of the four major families, and we will definitely be in trouble in the future. It's better to contact them as soon as possible and show our sincerity!"

Li Yuanji sneered, "What do you mean by showing sincerity? That sounds nice, but it's nothing more than cowardice before the battle, surrendering without a fight!"

Everyone frowned slightly...

That's a harsh thing to say.

Although most people are reluctant to give up the power and status they have, they all have this tendency in their hearts. If they really reach a point where they have no choice in the future, they will have to follow this idea.

But it's really annoying to point it out directly.

Li Shimin's expression remained unchanged. "Those who follow the trend will prosper, those who go against it will perish! This is an eternal truth! Don't you understand this, Fourth Brother?"

Li Yuanji was about to speak when Li Yuan spoke. He looked at Li Shimin with a rather surprised expression: "Erlang, you have been urging me to start a rebellion. Now, do you also believe that destiny cannot be defied?"

Li Shimin said sternly, "Father, this is a different time! If Daqian hadn't arrived, our Li clan would have been based in Taiyuan, uniting the forces of Guanlong, and might have been able to fight for supremacy. But now, Daqian's elite army of 200,000 has arrived. The fate of the world is no longer hanging in the balance. The Li clan has no choice but to follow the trend!"

As he spoke, seeing some hesitation and regret on his father's face, Li Shimin sighed inwardly.

How could he not feel regret?

But now that things have come to this, there is no point in saying anything.

The most important thing right now is to adjust the strategy, changing from "fighting for the world" to "following the trend", so that we can continue to survive in the future.

However, he was well aware of the hesitation in everyone's hearts. Li Shimin actually had quite a few of them as well. So after a little careful consideration, he made up his mind and said, "Father, how about I go to the border and explore those 5.7 miles there myself?"

Li Yuan was shocked: "Erlang, why are you so desperate?"

The border is such a dangerous place, if you are not careful, your life may be in danger!

He was unwilling to let his most outstanding son take risks.

Li Yuanji laughed at this time: "Second brother is really brave! Father, since second brother wants to investigate carefully, please let him go! Maybe he can really see through the truth and get an unexpected surprise? Haha!"

Everyone became increasingly displeased with this young man, even Li Yuan was very annoyed with him.

Li Shimin ignored him and continued to insist.

Li Yuan hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed.

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Chapter 632: Army Movements! One Month's Annexation Results!

While the various factions of the Great Sui Dynasty and the surrounding nations were shaken and scrambled to respond, the Daqian army continued its advance. After capturing the border prefectures, 50,000 elite troops were stationed there to garrison, sweeping away the old forces while implementing basic policies. The remaining 150,000 troops were divided into five groups, attacking from all directions!

In fact, the biggest difficulty of this expedition lies in the long journey in the early stage. Now that the army has successfully crossed the desert area, arrived in the territory of the Sui Dynasty, and occupied a large area of ​​border states and counties, the next thing will be very simple.

It's nothing more than a horizontal push!

With absolute advantages, they are able to suppress the elite soldiers of the world, as well as the huge forces unified by Cihang Jingzhai as internal support. In addition, with the Dongming and Song clans providing food, military equipment and supplies, the army has basically no worries in its operations!

He conquered cities and territories along the way, swallowing up the territory of the Sui Dynasty at an extremely alarming speed!

Ten days later.

The red flame flags are waving, and thousands of troops are marching in an orderly manner!

On a small hill in the distance, Li Shimin pulled the reins and looked at the scene in front of him with shock.

Even from a distance, one can feel a solemn and murderous aura rising into the sky!

It's terrifying to see! It sends chills down one's spine!

He was stunned for a long time before slowly coming back to his senses.

He gave a bitter laugh and sighed, "The destiny is in Qian!"