Chapter 198: To Know a Soldier Is to Know a Weapon
county magistrate of Rizhao's words now, his detached attitude was already very obvious.It basically means, "Since you're not here to donate, get lost and don't interfere with my business."But at this...Chinese domain names can be accessed directly, and Xia Kingdom is indeed difficult to conquer.
Although Cao Jie led a million troops eastward, advancing all the way from Sword Peak Mountain to Tongyang City, his momentum was indeed unstoppable.
But this can only explain the strength of Qi's army and Cao Jie's military talent, it does not mean that Xia Guo is an easy target...
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Whether it was the Xia General Hua Hongzhao who marched to his death on Jianfeng Mountain or the Zhen Guo Army facing off against the 100,000-strong Zhui Feng army on the plains of Jiangyin, they all demonstrated the tenacity of the Xia people.
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Meanwhile, once the Grand Protective Formation was activated, Cao Jie chose to burn every inch of Xia's land... Eventually, the Qi army felt the strength of this nation's unwavering resistance.
Although both armies from Youping Prefecture and Linwu Prefecture were advancing resolutely, they indeed expended considerable effort for every inch of land they gained.
It’s not that there hasn't been a single inch of mud or blood, but situations like the fall of multiple cities in Fengjie Prefecture under the watchful eyes of the enemy winds have practically ceased to exist.
But when he was at Jian Feng Mountain, Chong Xuan never said that Xia Guo was difficult to fight.
When facing the enemy forces outside Tongyang City, Chong Xuan never said that Xia Kingdom was difficult to fight.
>>> He traveled through the entirety of Linwu Prefecture, witnessing firsthand the steadfast resistance of the cities within Linwu. Even then, Chongxuan did not say that Xia Guo was difficult to fight against.
Just now passing by, even without a single extraordinary martial artist present, Liu's Village, made him sigh.
“Remember when we fought against the Yang State In Rizhao County, a few leaders charged in and killed a bunch of their soldiers. The army immediately collapsed.” Chongxuan said: “The people of Xia State wouldn't act like that. As long as they aren’t abandoned by the high-ranking officials of Xia State like Fengjie Prefecture was, they won't give up easily... Today, I understand even more how powerful Xiang Yan and his plan to destroy were.”
The words have ceased, the calendar is lost, the ruler and his subjects are gone, my private thoughts... at the beginning, the downfall of the Yang nation was indeed inevitable.
Today's Xia Kingdom is different.
The glory of Xia, still lingers in the hearts of the people.
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After leaving Liujiatun, Jiang Wang, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke: "This is a country with a strong will. This country has great people... I saw their determination to protect their homeland."
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He once stood guard at Yang's National Flag, protecting the people of his region and keeping Qingyang Town safe from unrest.
He witnessed firsthand the corruption of Yang Guo officials and saw the festering sores that plagued that nation everywhere.
The united armies swallowed Yang, and within two years, they established great order. The people's hearts turned to them in obedience. This must have been the kingly army, the one that "punishes the unrighteous."
But what about China today
What he saw in the Xia Kingdom was the strongest thing about that country.
This made him, even though he was a general of Qi today and held military rank, still reflect on himself under the weight of national laws and military regulations.
Am I unrighteous
Zhen Xuan looked deeply at Jiang Wang. He took this matter very seriously.
Throughout history, there have been those who share this confusion, and Jiang Wang is not the only one. On the battlefield, there are more than just Jiang Wang who have doubts about their path.
War is too cruel a thing, and the battlefield is an environment that tests human nature too much.
A poem says: "The black vulture pecks at people's intestines, and flies up to hang on the branches of a withered tree. Soldiers are hiding in the grass, and generals stand idle. Thus, one knows that soldiers are weapons of calamity, used only by sages out of necessity!"
In ancient times, Huang He, the leader of Jing Guo renowned throughout the land, was a peerless figure who claimed to make Jing Tian surpass all others for a hundred years. Wasn't it during his campaign against other nations that he witnessed the most brutal aspects of war, causing him to question his path and ultimately leading to the collapse of his Dao heart, turning him into a wastrel
In that battle, the lord of the country personally led his troops. In order to display his majesty and intimidate all sides, he chose to build a watchtower at Jingguan and slaughter the city of Dacheng, causing rivers to become blocked and blood to stain the plateau...
In an instant, countless thoughts had already raced through my mind. Chongxuan Shengcai slowly opened his mouth: "Of course Xia Guo has millions upon millions of people who guard this nation, and I don't deny that. I have seen it with my own eyes. But behind us, in our Qi State, there are even more people numbering in the hundreds of millions. Their interests need to be protected, their support needs to be responded to, and their glory needs to be embodied. They want to eat enough, wear warm clothes, and live with dignity. A stagnant empire cannot guarantee these things. The struggle for hegemony is a constant push forward or fall behind."
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From a historical perspective, back when Emperor Xia Xiang led his troops eastward to establish the Xia nation's dominance, if Qi had lost that battle, it would have ceased to exist. After that battle, the Xia nation took "Shenwu" as its year name and never forgot its eastward expansion. This century-old or even millennium-long national grudge, who could escape it Last year, the Xia nation colluded with the Pingdeng nation, stirring up domestic conflict, first assassinating their ruler and then feigning grief at the shrine. Could they be considered benevolent A single misstep back then, and the country might already be in turmoil.
“From a larger perspective, if we ever clash with the State of Jing in the future, the State of Xia will undoubtedly be the first to jump into the fray. Xia is to Qi what a disease is to one's body, a constant threat lurking within. They are Jing's weapon, wielded by their hand. When Jing dominates the world with its sharp blade, it casts its gaze upon all six kingdoms. As long as these blades remain unbroken, Jing's hegemony will endure. If this blade remains unsheathed and Qi weakens, it will surely be pierced through!”
From my personal standpoint, I am a native of Qi. Born into an influential family in the state of Qi, I feel obligated to contribute to its prosperity. Aspiring to become the head of the household, I also require sufficient military achievements in this war. Both for public and private reasons, how can I avoid this battle
“As a friend, you and I fought together through hardship, all for the sake of winning glory for me. Just as you have always done. This is the bond between us.”
"And from your own perspective, you Jiang Wang received the title of Qi nobleman, held a position in the Qi government, and enjoyed the salary of a Qi official. You are a Qi person! The state of Qi sheltered and protected you, it defended you against Jing Guo, it even forced the prime minister of Zhuang Guo to eat whippings on Yu Jing mountain... When Qi goes to war, you cannot remain absent."
"Now, let me talk about some bigger things."
"To unify the world and control the flow of humanity. For all the kings of the nations, this is the path to transcendence and ultimate glory, one that cannot be avoided. Among the powerful lords of the land, who would willingly relinquish their power Before that day arrives, war is inevitable. If the world were united sooner, the people would suffer one less day of turmoil. What do you think"
"I shall speak again!"
“In this age, there are the Hai Clan in the east, the Yu Yuan in the west, the Demon Clan in the north, and the Meteor Immortal Forest in the south. Behind the myriad demon gates, the demonic armies remain unyielding. To thoroughly eliminate external threats and bring eternal peace to the human race, it is imperative to first unify all human power. This is a feat of millennia, an honor for ages, a grand unification, and the greatest righteousness! Under this great righteousness that spans countless generations of humanity, petty benevolence and righteousness need not be mentioned.”
"Speaking of which, Chongxuan spread his hands: "You see, I have so many reasons to give you. About the necessity of this war, about the necessity for you and me to participate in it. I can give you even more reasons, but I think you also know... that's why you feel confused now"
Jiang Wang was silent.
He had a lot to say, but didn't know how to start.
Zhen Xuan's words gave him some answers, but not all of them.
Zhong Xuan Sheng went on to say, "During your time in Yang Guo, you were more resolute than you are now. Was it because the Yang Guo court was completely corrupt and beyond saving Because the people there favored Qi... But Xia Guo now has a unified military and civilians But Yang Guo also had loyal ministers like Ji Cheng. Even harshly speaking, if not for our Great Qi's suppression, Yang Jiande could have become an enlightened ruler and governed the country well, and Ji Cheng could have achieved god-like status, protecting Yang Guo's foundation for another hundred years..."
This statement was like a knife, scraping away Jiang Wang's silence and forcing him to examine himself.
"It's probably the journey, right" Jiang Wang said, "It's my cultivation."
He sighed and said: "Faith, integrity, benevolence, martial prowess. I confine myself to these four virtues, yet I often ask myself if I truly embody them. Jiang Wang, do you have faith Integrity Benevolence The virtue of martial prowess"
The path, the path, the closer one gets, the more lost they become. The further one walks, the more obscured things appear. The more one becomes aware, the more they realize their own ignorance!
Those who haven't attained enlightenment wouldn't have this kind of worry, because they wouldn't be capable of traveling this far in the first place!
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At this moment, Chong Xuan laughed instead. He said with a smile, “Who are you”
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The young man walking beside him no longer remained silent.
This young man, who had grown to his present form due to a promise made in the illusory realm of Tai Xuan Jing, traveled thousands of miles to Qi... He spoke in his usual tone: "Jiang Wang."
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Zhong Xuan shook his head and said, "You are a core figure in the victorious camp of the Daqi army that invaded Xia. You are Daqi Qingyangzi, a third-rank Jinguashi warrior, and a fourth-rank Qingpai catcher... Jiang Wang."
“War is the most brutal and dangerous thing. On the battlefield, your identity is your greatest self, and your victory is your only pursuit. The benevolence of war is to avoid unnecessary killing and win the greatest victory with the fewest casualties. The martial arts on the battlefield lie in helping your comrades and protecting those behind you. You are a hero on our side, and you should kill the enemy's heroes. This is heroism on the battlefield.”
Zhong Xuan Sheng finally said, "I don't understand your path. As for my own path, I am still observing. With your talent and aptitude, in cultivation, I really can't give you any advice. But I think, your path is the one you confine yourself with, not the cage itself!"
This statement, like a bolt of lightning striking the sky, instantly pierced through Jiang Wang's brain fog.
When a person's life journey is clear, the thick fog of ignorance that had shrouded them dissipates instantly!
My path is not the cage itself, but the road I choose to walk within it. The Demon-Caged Prison was forged to keep me on course and prevent me from straying. But if this cage becomes my path, judging every word and action by the harshest standards, wouldn't that be straying from the true way Though bound by the Four Virtues, seemingly walking a righteous path, isn't it also another kind of "deviation"
Today's heavy Xuan Sheng, truly a teacher in one word!
A moment of sudden realization allowed Jiang Wang to have a clearer understanding of the path of cultivation. He couldn't help but say, "As the Master said, 'At three times a day I examine myself... this is truly it!'"
When the victorious army arrived at the city of Ximin, it was dusk and people were drowsy.
Too early or too late, in reality, both are more cause for vigilance. During the normal hours of the day, this time period is actually the easiest to overlook.
Controlling the marching speed is also a demonstration of one's grand ambitions.
Just like Cao Jie, just like Li Zhengyan, such is the current weight of Chongxuan.
Of course, the difficulty of commanding an army is incomparable.
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The setting sun dipped in the distant sky, and Ximing City stood silently. The city gates were tightly shut. The entire northern part of Linwu Prefecture had been turned into a shambles. Though the flames of war hadn't reached here yet, the atmosphere of dread had already spread ahead of it.
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The city guards stood on the walls, clad in armor and armed with swords and bows. Crossbow carts were lined up, their arrows glinting menacingly towards outside the city. The brilliant glow of the protective city formation was faintly moving, obviously activated and ready to be deployed at any moment.
With the full efficiency of the Great Xia Guardian Formation activated, this city-protecting formation in Xi Ming City's defense capabilities were more than doubled compared to before. Once activated, it could easily withstand an army of tens of thousands.
> The Qi army was still quite far away. In order to consider long-term defense, Ximing City was reluctant to prematurely deplete the power of the Great Protective Array. This place was another transportation hub city, with friendly troops passing through frequently. Opening and closing the gates would only waste the lifespan of the array.
As long as it remains activated, the seal and the order will be unified, allowing for immediate opening. There's no need to worry about being too late.
A military force of three thousand approached, naturally arousing the vigilance of the defending army.
“Halt! State your business, and by what authority do you approach” a soldier in full armor bellowed.
Zhong Xuan gestured with his hand, stopping the army at a safe distance. He then walked forward alone, raising his head and asking, "Why is the city closed at this time Has Linwu Prefecture already fallen"
After practicing meditation, Jiang Wang's ear became more perceptive than ever before.
After the clearly audible creaking of the battlements, a stern voice boomed, "Tell him to stop talking nonsense and answer our questions. Otherwise, we'll shoot him."
Thinking to himself, it seemed that the formation at Jianfeng Mountain by Hua Fangyu had been broken before even being fully activated, giving the Xia Kingdom general a very profound lesson. Now, everyone was on high alert...
Even though Ximing City hadn't been touched by war yet, and even though Chongxuan's flag bearer spoke without a flaw, the other side didn't relax at all. They wouldn't even show their faces, only communicating through this official messenger.
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The soldiers in earshot were raising their voices, shouting: "Answer whatever we ask! Come any closer and you'll face our heavy crossbows!"
And Chong Xuan Sheng suddenly turned his face, cursing loudly: "Damn you! I'm not eating the good banquet, ignoring the beautiful concubines, and painstakingly bringing people to support Linwu. You turtle bastard, is this your attitude"
He cursed and walked forward, his voice booming: “Who the hell are you working for! Get your ass down here!”
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The group that was shouting was speechless, too embarrassed to retort.
At that moment, a hand pushed it aside. The city guard commander of Ximing City appeared behind the battlement with an impassive face.
Facing off against Zhong Xuansheng, who was spewing insults, all it took was a simple raise of his hand.
Tense! Tense!
On the city walls, several large crossbows are already strung!
The general said coldly, "The imperial court has already issued a military order to all provinces, ordering every city to be on high alert and ready for battle. We must prioritize defense over leniency! Even if the Heavenly King himself came here without an imperial seal, if he dared to take a step forward, I would shoot him into a hedgehog. Try it if you don't believe me!"
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"Damn you! What are you, threatening me here! When I was fighting on the battlefield, you were still sucking your mother's milk!" Chong Xuan Sheng jumped up and cursed.
But his feet were rooted to the spot, unable to take another step.
This vividly describes what it means to be all bark and no bite.
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At this time, he was still two hundred steps away from the city wall.
At this moment, Qingbian rushed out of the ranks and came forward quickly, tightly grabbing him: "General! The military order is urgent, do not be rash!"
The moment the words came out, they were pure Shaoxing dialect, with a slightly northern accent.
For this expedition against Xia, Chongxuan Sheng's preparations were certainly not made in a day or two.
Pulled like that, the portly general from Shaokang Prefecture cursed even louder, spitting out filthy slang from Shaokang Prefecture like "the old woman in the house is upside-down with scallions," and of course, he swore up and down about digging up people's ancestral graves. But despite all his bluster, he didn't budge an inch.
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On the city tower, General Xi Ming of the Chenglou garrison still maintained a vigilant posture, but his tone had softened considerably. "Brother, there's no need to shout here. It's my duty, I can't afford to be negligent, please understand. Judging by your demeanor, you seem reasonable. You want to enter the city to rest, and I have to inspect you, right"
Heavy Xuan Sheng still cursed, saying something like, "In the army, who doesn't know Lao Tzu, the Down Mountain Tiger You are just some nameless nobody."
Qing Zhuan then chimed in, "Yes yes yes, we all have the flag order seals. What would you like to verify"
“Bring up the flag, the seal, the insignia, and the decree!” The commander on duty at Ximing city said.
As they were speaking, with a wave of his hand, a basket was lowered from the city wall.
> Not a single person was willing to go in first, their vigilance had reached its peak.
Qīngzhuān waved his hand without hesitation: "Bring everything over here!"
Little Ling, dressed up as Jiang Wang, walked forward holding a stack of flag tokens. She gauged the distance between them while admiring in her heart, "These defenders are truly capable soldiers! Not a single leak."
These flag orders with inscriptions, they definitely won't go unnoticed...
Though it is today, Chong Xuan Sheng has been preparing for a long time. The flags and orders are fine. But the seal and the text cannot be perfectly forged.
> Because at the start of a war, military-related seals and inscriptions would be newly established. Those in command of major battlefields would also add their own personal seals—who could have predicted beforehand who would ultimately rise to power
For example, the movement of troops and entry and exit of city gates all require verification. To be truly airtight, it would have to be one's own people!
But whether it was Chongxuan Sheng or Qingzhuan, there was no sign of nervousness.
In the city commander's view, at this moment the bearer of the imperial decree was approaching. He was still far from the city wall, moving slowly and with much effort to appear harmless out of fear.
Well, there's been a slight misunderstanding. This kid has to answer for himself here. It's understandable that he's nervous.
The city guard of Ximing City was willing to ease the relationship, after all, they were all comrades of Daxia. They broke bones but remained connected by tendons. Now, they needed to join hands to defend against external threats.
Therefore, to that foul-mouthed fat pig, he said: "It's not that I'm making things difficult for my brother, it's my duty to investigate. Please understand! My name is Jiang Changyong. When I beat back the Qi bandits, I will personally treat you to a feast as an apology! What is your esteemed name"
He was calm and conciliatory, but he didn't forget to continue probing.
... Chong Xuan looked like he was saying, “Lao Tzu is famous all over the world. You little kid, you haven't even bowed down yet!” He snorted: “Jiang Sheng!”
Jiang Changyong said calmly, "There aren't many people surnamed Jiang in our Xia Kingdom."
“Of course! Old Ginger is quite a character in Shaoxing Prefecture, with friends and brothers all over the army!” Chong Xuan Sheng still had a lot of anger simmering inside him, his voice gruff as he spoke: “Do you know Li Chunyang from Fengli Prefecture He’s my younger brother! He just passed through here!”
Jiang Changyong certainly had never heard of this "famous role." But there was indeed a detachment of Fenglifu troops who had come here for supplies earlier, led by someone named Li Chunyang—who, by the way, was much more honest.
"At this moment, he laughed out loud: "Brother Jiang, please don't blame me. I didn't know you before, but now I do!"
"There's no need for you to know me," Chong Xuan said coldly. "You know that everyone from your Linwu Mansion is finished! Never seen anyone treat their own comrades as enemies, have you Your Linwu Mansion army is truly something else! You have a Liujiacun over here, don't you It should be your own territory, your people, right"
He turned and beckoned, "Da Yong, Da Yong! Didn't you say you admired General Xi Mingcheng the most Come here, come here, hurry up and meet him. This is the one who's going to turn us all into hedgehogs, your admired general!"
Liu Dayong dashed forward excitedly, but when he heard the second half of the sentence, his legs went weak and he slowed down.
The basket containing the flag seal, waiting to be pulled up for verification, was still swaying on the outer wall.
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Squeal, squeal.
It made such a lonely sound.
Next to him was the very, very plump general.
The stout, stout general dragged him toward the city.
He said to him—
"War is like that."
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