Shao Sansheng understood, and after thinking about it, he suddenly said: "Shang Jing? Is this the real reason for attacking Xiaoyue Pavilion?"
Shao Pingbo tilted his head, "How?"
Shao Sansheng: "Young Master, do you think that Xiaoyue Pavilion has Shang Jing in its hands? Did Shang Chaozong attack Xiaoyue Pavilion just to get Shang Jing regardless of the impact? Now half of Qin is in the hands of Shang Chaozong. Shang Chaozong If Chaozong gets Shang Jing, he will be qualified to proclaim himself emperor."
Shao Pingbo shook his head: "This is impossible! The management of the territory occupied by the Qin State is still shallow, and there are many interests in the Zijin Cave in the State of Yan. It is impossible for Zijin Cave to abandon the interests in the State of Yan for an occupied territory with a shallow foundation. This Once the state becomes independent, how can the Yan State's court sit back and watch, and Xiaoyao Pavilion and Lingjian Mountain will inevitably drive the Yan State's court to send troops to annex Zijin Cave's territory in the Yan State. At this time, in order to control the occupied areas, the Shang Chaozong dispersed its troops and absolutely We will not choose to start a war on our own at this time."
"This is why I wonder why the Shang Chaozong chose to quarrel at this time! Unless..." He paced back and forth, pondering, "Can the Shang Chaozong settle Xiaoyao Palace and Lingjian Mountain? If so, what about Shang Jianxiong? I’m afraid I can’t keep the throne.”
He shook his head again, "It's useless to think too much now. Let's wait and see. I want to see what kind of show Shang Chaozong wants to play!"
Shao Sansheng was a little worried, "Eldest Young Master, if Shang Chaozong can really replace Emperor Yan, once Shang Chaozong integrates the power of the entire Yan Kingdom, it will probably create a lot of resistance to Jin's future Eastern Expedition."
Shao Pingbo chuckled: "Are you still worried about this now? That person and the Three Saints have obviously entered the stage of the final decisive battle. Their victory or defeat is the key to truly determining the direction of the world."
This is true. Shao Sanlu nodded and suddenly sighed: "My lord, the Qi army has been surrounded by Gaopin's heavy troops. The Qi State has been forced into a desperate situation by Gaopin and is already engaged in the final battle against the trapped beast. It seems that Gaopin Pin is already preparing for the final battle, and is already preparing to complete his victory in one battle. Qi State cannot hold on for a few more days. Will there be danger on the eldest lady's side?"
Shao Pingbo: "It's hard for us to come forward and say anything about this matter. I will let the princess come forward. Many of the ministers' children are in the imperial college under my control. Their future is in my hands. If the princess comes forward, no one in the court will follow." If I'm against you, Liu'er's safety shouldn't be a problem."
"That's good." Shao Sanxing breathed a sigh of relief. For him, he has been integrated into the Shao family all his life. He is already a part of the core of the Shao family. He is getting older and he really doesn't want to see him again. Any misfortune occurs within the Shao family.
Shao Pingbo had a melancholy look on his face. He forced his sister to marry into the Qi State, and now he assisted the Jin State to destroy the Qi State. He didn't know how he would face his sister when that day came. How could it be justified to say that it was for his sister's good
When he forced Shao Liu'er to marry into the Qi Kingdom, he didn't expect that he would lose Beizhou in the end, nor did he expect that this situation would develop into this situation. Apart from lamenting the impermanence of the world, he really didn't know what to say...
The armies were confronting each other. Luo Zhao, who was sitting on horseback on the grassy slope, climbed up and looked into the distance. He could already see the outline of Qi's capital.
For him, the Qi State was over. There was no trick to be played in a crushing fierce battle. Huyan Wuhen only had 600,000 troops left to retreat inside and outside Qi Jing. The so-called eight million troops that Gao Pin had assembled had already been imprisoned. Trapped here, with no way out, no way to escape!
It is said that the building will collapse. Once it collapses, it will be instantaneous.
After a crushing fierce battle, seeing the overwhelming force of the Jin army to end the battle, Qi lost hope of victory. Huyan Wuhen could no longer control the situation, and many Qi troops defected and surrendered. Jin army.
The three major sects of Qi State were unable to control the situation, and those Qi State cultivation sects that were originally controlled by them also found opportunities to surrender.
Without the support of the large and small sects below, how much strength do the three major sects of Qi have to face this stormy offensive
If you haven’t done so earlier, why do you do so now? Then there will be no room for negotiation, and those who surrender must show their sincerity in surrender!
Gao Ping controlled the surrender to counterattack, forcing Qi's army to this point, and causing heavy losses to the three major factions of Qi.
However, these 600,000 troops who have fought to the death and persisted until now are die-hard loyalists of Hu Yanwuhen, and can also be said to be the most elite troops in the entire Qi Kingdom.
Although there is no problem in annihilating them with eight million people, facing the 600,000 Qi elites who would rather be broken into pieces than tiles, it will inevitably cause considerable losses to the Jin army, which makes Gao Pin quite worried. Headache.
This is also the reason why there is still a stalemate at this point. Gao Pin sent a message to the Qi army, ordering Qi to accept defeat and order Qi to surrender!
But Luo Zhao, who looked confused at this time, was not thinking about this. He was thinking about the news he had just received. Xiaoyue Pavilion was massacred by Shang Chaozong!
I had previously suspected that the fate of Xiaoyue Pavilion would be unpredictable, but I never expected that it would be such an end, and that it would come so quickly.
He didn't know whether he should be glad that he didn't go with Xiaoyue Pavilion...
Haozhen climbed onto the city wall and looked from a distance. He saw the Jin army all around, as if it could be flooded like a sea at any time. The grief and indignation in his heart was indescribable.
He knew that the State of Qi was doomed, and Hu Yan Wuhen had no way to save it, but he never dreamed that Qi State would end in his hands, and that he would be the king of Qi State's subjugation.
What Gao Pin sent was not so much a letter of persuasion to surrender, but a threat of force. If you don't surrender, once the city is broken, the chickens and dogs will not be left behind, and the city will be massacred!
Seeing this letter of persuasion to surrender, the court fell silent, and no one expressed any opinions.
He knew very well that if he surrendered, his life might be saved, but he was afraid that he would never have freedom again in this life, and that he would be under house arrest by the Jin Kingdom for the rest of his life.
But the officials in the court are different. They can't keep their original glory and wealth. If they surrender, the senior officials can still work as minor officials, but at least they can keep their families safe.
They wanted to surrender in their hearts, but they were also afraid of the 600,000 people inside and outside the city. No one dared to speak at this time.
In the city, Queen Shao Liuer was running around the streets. She did not hesitate to show off her dignity as a queen. She did not dare to wear fancy clothes anymore. She took the two sons of the former Princess Haozhen to reward the soldiers and condolences to the people, hoping to help appease people's hearts as much as possible.
As a queen, it can be said that she has never enjoyed the glory of a queen for a day. She doesn't know how useful her actions can be. She is just trying her best and hopes to be able to help as much as possible.
In the center of the three major factions that retreated to the city, the top leaders of the three major factions gathered together to discuss whether to surrender or not.
It is indeed a bit late to discuss the issue of surrender now. There is no bargaining qualification. However, it was impossible for the three major factions to surrender before. How could they consider surrender if they were not forced to this point.
The attitude of the Jin State is clear. After surrender, they can be given a foothold in the territory, but it will not be within the Western Three Kingdoms occupied by the Jin State, but within the territory of the original Qin.
The State of Jin clearly informed them that after resting and recuperating, they would send their troops to the east. Only if they could capture the territory of the former Qin State, the territory would be divided among them.
To put it bluntly, the three major factions are required to actively participate in the Eastern Expedition.
This condition is difficult to accept, and it was only difficult to accept under the previous circumstances. What about now
If you don't accept it, or fight to the death, you can imagine what the outcome will be. Either run away now, but where can you stay after escaping from here
Which country can safely accommodate them, not to mention the lessons learned from Xiaoyue Pavilion.
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"Your Majesty, spare your life, Your Majesty, please spare your life!"
In the Yan Kingdom's palace, the chief steward Tian Yu quickly came outside the imperial study room, only to see an eunuch being dragged out by the guards, crying and begging for mercy.
Tian Yu walked to the door of the royal study and asked a guard what was going on. The guard told him that he didn't know what was going on with the eunuch and angered His Majesty.
Tian Yu remained silent, knowing that ever since Shang Chaozong released the news that His Majesty was the murderer of King Ning, His Majesty was in a very bad mood. He would be angered by the smallest thing and had already killed several eunuchs with a cane.
Now the eunuchs who went to serve him were all trembling with fear. Seeing His Majesty was like seeing the gate of hell.
After calming down and going in, I saw the smashed tea cup and things thrown all over the floor.
Shang Jianxiong, who was sitting behind the case, had a gloomy face and was indeed in a very bad mood. He didn't know how Shang Chaozong knew the truth. As soon as Shang Chaozong released the news, the court naturally released news to refute it.
The reason why I am in such a bad mood is not because Shang Chaozong released the news, but because Shang Chaozong massacred Xiaoyue Pavilion!
In order to avenge his parents and brothers, he went on a killing spree regardless of the consequences. Shang Chaozong's determination and will to take revenge made him tense up.
At this time, he was openly named as the murderer. What did he want to do? He had a vague feeling that something was wrong, which made him feel panic and inexplicable pressure. He felt that Shang Chaozong would not be aimless.
He regretted that he didn't deal with it as soon as possible when he sent Shang Chaozong to the prison, which caused him to become a huge trouble in the future.
Tian Yu tiptoed to his side and reported: "Your Majesty, Long Xiu, the head of Xiaoyao Palace, and Meng Xuan, the head of Lingjian Mountain, are also here."
Shang Jianxiong stood up in shock, "What are they doing here one by one?"
Not long ago, Gong Lince, the leader of Zijin Cave, came and he went to see him. Unexpectedly, Gong Lince refused to see him.
Now Long Xiu and Meng Xuan came again. At this time, the heads of the three major sects came, making him feel strong uneasiness.
Tian Yu said cautiously: "After asking, both heads said that it was the head of the palace who summoned them to come here to get together."
Gong Linche is the backer behind Shang Chaozong. What does Gong Linche want to do? Shang Jianxiong said solemnly: "Let's go! Go and see the three leaders."
Outside a row of official rooms, the Grand Sima Shang Yongzhong of the Yan State in charge of military affairs was strolling in the palace. As if he had nothing to do, he strolled into the official room of the Grand Sima Kong Gao Jicheng.
"Ahem!" Shang Yongzhong coughed dryly.
Gao Jiancheng, who was at his desk approving documents, looked up, saw it was him, and smiled, "Your Majesty is here, but what do you want me to do?" When he saw the other person winking, he immediately tilted his head to signal to the others in the room.
After everyone else had retreated and no one else was around, Shang Yongzhong quickly approached Gao Jicheng, leaned over and whispered in his ear: "Just now, the heads of the three major sects have arrived."
Gao Jiancheng said, "I think there's something going on. Why, does the prince want to see you?"
Shang Yongzhong clicked his tongue, looked around, and said in a low voice: "Master Gao, why are you pretending to be confused? At this time, the heads of the three major sects suddenly arrived, what good can you do? Even I can see it, I I don’t believe that Mr. Gao’s shrewdness can’t spot any clues?”
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