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Robert widened his eyes and said, "Isn't this the most confidential news?"

Wang Qidao: "This kind of news is of no use to me. If the Haixi Empire wants to attack, I can't wait for it. If there is no war, how can we counterattack the Haixi Empire?"

Robert suddenly laughed, and said: "You still want to counterattack, it is impossible. The strength of the empire is invincible. This time I lost, not because of my poor overall strength, but because I rashly underestimated the enemy, so that I lost."

Wang Qidao: "It seems that you don't have any secrets anymore."

"Take it down and watch it be locked up!"

Wang Qi waved his hand.

The soldiers carried Robert away directly.

Zhou Zishan looked at Wang Qi and said, "Your Majesty, I do know a little about the White Elephant Kingdom. The White Elephant Kingdom has two characteristics. The first is worshiping Buddha, and the second is worshiping the sacred cow, which regards the cow as a totem of faith."

"From what I have learned, the White Elephant Kingdom believes that cow urine can detoxify and cow dung can cure diseases. However, the overall strength of the White Elephant Kingdom is actually not that strong."

"Historically, the White Elephant Kingdom once arranged for people to travel to the Western Regions to visit Da Zhou."

"The area of ​​the White Elephant Kingdom is rather vast. Now that the Haixi Empire wants to use the White Elephant Kingdom as its base, at least for us, once the Haixi Empire establishes itself, it will be disadvantageous to us."

Zhou Zishan said: "It means that once the Haixi Empire establishes a foothold in the White Elephant Country, it can attack us at any time."

Wang Qi said in a deep voice: "The matter of the White Elephant Kingdom is not of much use to us for the time being. After all, its geographical location is still too remote. Our focus is still on Cao Xuan. First destroy Cao Xuan and unify Liangzhou and the Western Regions." .”

"Then, prepare to fight the Hercynian Empire. Because the Hercynian Empire will definitely come to attack after it changes. After defeating the Hercynian Empire, let's consider the surrounding countries."

"In particular, the Xianbei, the Huns, and even the Wa Kingdom have not yet been resolved."

Wang Qi said: "It's a bit far away to talk about the White Elephant Kingdom now."

Zhou Zishan said: "This minister is too ambitious."

Wang Qi said: "However, the research on the White Elephant Kingdom still needs to be carried out. If you don't plan for a moment, you won't plan for a lifetime. Therefore, it is still necessary for us to plan and prepare earlier. You should pay a little attention to this matter, military advisor."

Zhou Zi nodded in response.

Wang Qi said again: "Military Master, regarding the situation of us taking down the Haixi Empire army, the publicity to the outside world cannot reveal that you and I went south to Yangzhou. If we don't spread the news, it is impossible for Cao Xuan to get the news."

"We only have one piece of news at the moment, that is, the state of Qi has cannons, and after Yan Chixing learned that the Haixi Empire army had landed, he set up an ambush early to ambush Robert, and then won the battle and wiped out Robert's army. "

"All the more than [-] people in the Hercynian Empire became captives."

Wang Qidao: "Put the battle achievements on Yan Chixing and hide us. In this way, Cao Xuan will not suspect that there is a traitor."

Zhou Zishan said with a smile: "Actually, this can also scare Cao Xuan."

Wang Qidao: "Indeed, it is to scare him and also to force him. Once Cao Xuan knows that our strength has increased, he may attack as soon as possible. Because the more time is delayed, the less chance Cao Xuan has to counterattack. Of course, if Cao Xuan directly Retreat and not attack. We will wait until spring begins and take the initiative to attack. In short, the entire Wei State will be under tremendous pressure."

Zhou Zishan said: "Your Majesty is wise!"

He agreed with Wang Qi's plan.

Under the current circumstances, this is the best and easiest way to scare Cao Xuan.

Wang Qi said: "Okay, let's get busy. Let's take a rest for a day, and then the army will set off to return. This time, we have to take away a lot of weapons, which is troublesome. We have arranged them in advance."

"Yes!"

Yan Chixing and Zhou Zishan answered in unison.

The two got up and went down to make arrangements.

In one day, all the supplies were packed, and the next morning, Wang Qi set off with [-] soldiers.

There were 2000 people when they came, and 2000 people when they went back.

Never lost a single person.

After the army entered the ferry, they took a boat and went north along the canal, all the way back to Chang'an.It's just that when Wang Qi brought his people back to Chang'an, it was already late November and the weather was getting colder.

Chapter 807

Liangzhou, Hanyang County.

This is the point bordering the Sili area.

Now in Longxian County of Hanyang County, there is a large army stationed here.

The army led by Cao Xuan himself is here.

To the east of Long County, it is close to Longguan, which is the gateway to the east of Liangzhou.At the same time, it is also the place to enter the Sili area in Guanzhong.As long as you pass through Longguan and enter the Sili area, you will be able to travel smoothly.

Cao Xuan was stationed in Long County just to go to Longguan.

It's just that Cao Xuan is still stationed outside the county for the time being, and the army has not acted rashly.

Cao Xuan is still waiting for news.

Inside the Chinese army tent.

Cao Xuan was reading a book, beside him, there was already a charcoal basin burning to dispel the chill.After all, it has already entered November, and the weather is getting colder and colder. Snow has already begun to fall in some mountains here in Long County.

"call!!"

The tent curtain was raised, but it was Cheng Lin who entered.

After standing still, he bowed to Cao Xuan and said, "Your Majesty, we have waited until November, and up to now, there is no news of the Haixi Empire's attack. Should we, regardless of the Haixi Empire, attack Wang Qi on our own."

The cold weather is extremely unfavorable for marching and fighting, which is Cheng Lin's worry.

Cao Xuan said slowly: "Chenggong, although we have rifles, in fact, we can't supply unlimited supplies for the time being. But Wang Qi has a large army and has strategic depth. If it is really a strong attack, it may not be possible. If someone can contain Wang Qi for us, especially if the Haixi Empire sends troops, this battle will be easy for us to win. So now, it is cost-effective to wait. Delaying time is of no benefit to us One harm."

Cheng Lin said nothing, and after a long while, he said, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Cao Xuan said: "Dong Cheng, do you have anything to say?"

Cheng Lin said: "Your Majesty, I am actually worried. If the time is delayed a little longer, then Wang Qi's governance will become more stable here. Wang Qi proclaimed himself emperor last year, and it is now another year. Year after year , Wang Qi’s foundation will become more and more stable. Especially in this year, it is said that the whole country of Qi had a bumper harvest of grain, and the people all joined Wang Qi. In addition, Wang Qi opened a department to recruit scholars, which made countless people surrender. Under such circumstances, the hearts of the people Unified, it is getting more and more difficult to defeat Wang Qi."

Cao Xuan fell silent immediately.

Wei Guo is developing.

Qi is also developing.

Even the state of Wei lived in a corner, while the state of Qi occupied the entire world, with a huge volume.Under this premise, the development of Qi country every year is different.

This is the disparity in strength between the two sides.

Cao Xuan took a deep breath and said, "Chenggong, there is no way to do this. Compared to attacking Wang Qi now, at least when the Haixi Empire attacks, we have a better chance of winning. Besides, in my opinion, we have to wait One or two months. If the Hercynian Empire arrives to attack after the spring of next year, it would be more suitable for us."

Cheng Lin stroked the beard under her chin, nodded her head and said: "Your Majesty's words are true, and the old minister knows, but now that the army is stationed here, and many civilian husbands have been conscripted, the consumption of the entire army, and the food of the civilian husbands, etc. It consumes a lot. Especially the weather is getting colder and colder, and the pressure on us is getting bigger and bigger."

Cao Xuandao: "Come on, as long as you survive until you attack Qi, everything will be worth it."

At this time, another soldier entered and reported: "Your Majesty, the governor of Jiang Dadu is asking to see you."

"pass!"

Cao Xuan gave an order.

The soldier turned around to inform, followed by Jiang Jiuge entering the camp. He looked very serious, and said, "Your Majesty, the sentry stationed by the Black Dragon Terrace in Qi has sent back news from Yangzhou."

Cao Xuan noticed Jiang Jiuge's expression and said, "Could it be that the Haixi Empire was defeated?"

"Yes!"

Jiang Jiuge nodded in answer.

He was also bitter, because the Haixi Empire was indeed defeated, Wang Qi was extremely stable, and his chance of revenge was gone.

Cao Xuandao: "Tell me, what's going on?"

The Hercynian Empire is powerful.

In Wang Qi's Qi State, it is true that there are many great masters, and it is true that there are countless masters. The problem is that even the great masters have to be hated in front of guns, so Cao Xuan even felt unbelievable in his heart.

Jiang Jiuge said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the Qi State has cannons and other weapons. As soon as the people of the Haixi Empire arrived in Yangzhou and landed, the Qi State responded quickly and laid an ambush to wipe out all the troops of the Haixi Empire. All the warships of the Western Empire were captured. All the soldiers of the Haixi Empire were taken captive. The State of Qi is still as immovable as a mountain."

brush!

Cao Xuan's complexion suddenly changed.

There was an expression of disbelief on his face.

Qi State has cannons and other weapons.

How can it be?

If Qi State had cannons, why didn't they take them out earlier.If Wang Qi took it out earlier and attacked Chu State, and even attacked other places, he would be invincible and impossible to be blocked by anything.

But now, Qi Guo just took it out.

Cao Xuan took deep breaths and took notes before he stabilized his mind. He thought quickly, and after a long time, he opened his mouth and said: "Qi also has such weapons, which means that Qi may have already contacted the Haixi Empire. merchant."

He was the only possibility Cao Xuan could think of.

He didn't think Wang Qi could develop it by himself, because there was no such possibility in the entire former Great Zhou territory.

Cheng Lin also thought about it, and he echoed: "Your Majesty, if you think about it carefully now, it is very likely that Wang Qi's sweet potatoes, potatoes and other crops all came from the Haixi Empire."

"Then, he has been in contact with the merchants of the Haixi Empire for a long time. It's just that he bought weapons recently. It's just that these weapons have cannons."

"From this point of view, Qi's overall strength is stronger than ours. We have weapons, and the other party also has weapons. Then, the situation will be difficult. After all, even putting aside weapons, Qi's strength is already stronger than ours. .”

Cao Xuan waved his hand and said, "Mr. Cheng, the issue we are considering now is not who is strong and who is weak, but how we should deal with it at the moment. Whether to attack directly, or withdraw our troops and return to Weiwu County."

Cheng Lin stroked her beard under her chin, thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, I don't recommend going to war."

Cao Xuan said: "Why?"

Cheng Lin said: "We have rifles, but Qi already has cannons. Aiweier has already mentioned the situation of cannons before. But this time, Jiang Jiuge's sentry should have found out. Qi's weapons, Stronger than us. Once we attack, our advantages will be suppressed everywhere.”

Cao Xuan was upset.

Cao Xuan was even more unhappy when he thought that he didn't have a cannon, but Qi already had a cannon, and Aiweier couldn't do it.He quietly led troops here to Long County, just to attack Wang Qi sneakily, and the Qi State who was going to attack Wang Qi was caught off guard.

However, it was nothing to fetch water from the bamboo basket again.

Cao Xuan was too uncomfortable.

Cheng Lin continued: "Your Majesty, we are constantly expanding in the Western Regions. Our strength is also improving rapidly. So now we can only go to the Western Regions as much as possible."

Cao Xuan was even more upset.

He is too unwilling.

Withdrawing the army now, it means that he will not even try to catch up with Wang Qi in his entire life.After all, the state of Qi is larger, and now that the state of Qi is developing first, it is even more ahead.

Cheng Lin said in relief: "Your Majesty, the strength of the Haixi Empire must be stronger than that of the Qi State. The army of the Haixi Empire was defeated and destroyed. Then the next step, the Haixi Empire must be furious and even revenge. So we can only be Evacuate first. Let's endure first, wait for the army of the Haixi Empire to come, and then send troops."

Cao Xuan sighed and said, "That's all, it's the only way, there is no other way. Cheng Gong, you make arrangements, pass on the order, our army is ready to withdraw quietly."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Chen Lin breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as Cao Xuan is not impulsive, Wei Guo still has a chance after all.

Cao Xuan waved his hand, and Cheng Lin and Jiang Jiuge stood up to respond, leaving Cao Xuan alone in the tent.He sat withered, with a look of frustration on his face, because he was defeated from the beginning of the confrontation with Wang Qi, and he was defeated again and again. Cao Xuan rectified the army again and again, fighting mentally.But now, he still admits defeat.

After Cao Xuan pondered for a long time, the decadence in his eyes gradually disappeared, and he regained his composure.

In his eyes, there was gradually fighting spirit again.

He, Cao Xuan, refused to admit defeat.

He, Cao Xuan, will fight to the death.

Chapter 808 Part Four

In December, it has started to snow heavily.

The inside and outside of Chang'an City are covered in silver, and it is freezing cold, but inside Chang'an City, countless people are busy, shopping for new year's goods everywhere, and taking their children to play around.

Chang'an City is extremely lively.

In the imperial city.

Harem.