Chapter 124 Preemptive Strike
Xia Kingdom.
The Emperor of Xia was shocked when he saw the envoy bringing his father's head.
"Father, why did you leave? My child hasn't fulfilled my filial piety to you yet. How come you were killed by those traitors from the Liang Kingdom!"
She burst into tears instantly and cried like a child.
The civil and military officials below were also shocked, followed by howls.
"My late Emperor, why did you just leave?"
"Your Majesty, I haven't served you properly yet!"
"The damn Liang Kingdom actually murdered the Supreme Emperor!"
"..."
After some officials were shocked, they looked at Emperor Xia with a critical eye. Why did the Supreme Emperor die not long after he ascended the throne?
The Supreme Emperor had been captured in the Liang Kingdom for such a long time and could have been executed at any time. Why did he die at this time? Or died on the way back home.
Although there are doubts, there is no evidence and it is just speculation, and it is difficult to say anything about it.
Emperor Xia cried for a while, and seeing that the situation was over, he put away his sad look and turned into an angry look. It can be said that his face changed very quickly.
"In the past, Liang Guo framed our country to help Monster Race cause rebellion and sent troops to seize my territory. What a shame and humiliation!"
"Today, you are harming me, the Supreme Emperor, and using this to frame me for killing my father and killing my king. This is too much!"
"I have decided to go to war with the Liang Kingdom! Take back the territory and avenge the Supreme Emperor!"
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Since many of the Great Liang's troops are stationed in the new territory, there is no need to allocate troops and supplies like last time. The battle can start directly as long as the key generals arrive.
After only one day of preparation, Emperor Liang gave an impassioned pre-war speech early on the third day and then set off lightly.
Worried that the Xia Kingdom would strike first, they traveled quickly without stopping too much, and reached the western border in seven days.
King Jin and Xiao Hongyou have arrived and are waiting in front of the military camp with the guarding generals for people coming from the capital.
The first group of people arrived first, and King Jin couldn't help but admire him when he saw that Qin Shu, who looked ugly, had also arrived.
"It's rare for the Marquis of Qing to be able to fight for his country despite being ill."
Qin Shu was not surprised to see King Jin here. King Jin would not be absent from such military and state events.
"The illness has not healed yet, making His Highness laugh."
King Jin chuckled lightly, "We are old acquaintances whether we laugh or not. There is no need to be polite in front of me. With you here when the war starts this time, Xia Kingdom will not cause any trouble."
I have admired King Qin Shu for a long time. The key victories are closely related to him. With his ingenious strategies and intelligence network, he will definitely be able to defeat the Xia Kingdom again!
And he is particularly greedy for the good healing medicine in his hand. Now that his injuries are not fully healed, he might be able to use it again in such a military and national event.
Qin Shu: "Your Highness is so complimentary."
"Huh?" King Jin made a confused voice: "Why are there only you, Duke Wei and Duke Dai?"
Qin Shu sighed after hearing this, "Alas..."
The King of Jin was puzzled, "Why did the Marquis of Qing sigh?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the carriage came up behind him, and the eunuch immediately shouted.
"Your Majesty has arrived!"
Prince Jin Xiao Hongyou's expression suddenly changed, and he secretly exclaimed that the last thing they wanted to see now was Emperor Liang.
I didn't expect this guy to come to the front line! Why wasn't it mentioned in the intelligence?
The people around him saluted.
"Welcome Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty, please excuse me."
Emperor Liang came out of the carriage and took a look at Xiao Hongyou in the crowd.
I don't know why, but now I am more and more pleased with my son. I don't dislike him as soon as I see him, and I want to criticize him and belittle him as soon as I see him.
Emperor Liang sighed in his heart, not bad!
As expected of my son, he is getting better and better, but!
There is still a lack of training.
Only through training and growth can you become an outstanding emperor like me!
Emperor Liang said: "My personal expedition this time is just to boost morale. You don't have to worry too much. Government affairs in the army can come as usual."
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
People around him were full of compliments again. In fact, they all knew that the emperor's arrival would indeed boost morale, but the generals would become wary and would not speak freely as before.
King Jin walked over directly: "Brother, I have something to say to you in the car. If you don't say it in the car, I will say it in person."
Emperor Liang knew that King Jin was currently dissatisfied. If he did not agree to enter the carriage to talk now, King Jin's explosive temper would most likely embarrass himself in public, so there was no need to make himself unhappy.
"That's okay. We brothers haven't talked for a long time. Come in."
As soon as King Jin entered the carriage, he asked straight to the point: "What the hell are you doing here? Or do you want to mess with Hongyou again? Are you plotting against me and Hongyou about the war?"
I already felt in my heart that Emperor Liang used the war to lure Xiao Hongyou to the scene, and then used his imperial chariot to conquer him personally!
I was plotted against him again!
"Nonsense!" Emperor Liang's anger rose, but this younger brother was too strong and relied on him, so he had to suppress it and denied it: "The national war is about to happen. How can I have other thoughts? I am here to fight!"
"A war?" King Jin looked suspicious and didn't believe what he said at all, and said, "We will need you in a fight? Do you think fighting is a child's play?"
Emperor Liang said seriously: "I have studied many military books and have deep feelings about them. Now it seems that I have not lost a handsome man."
The Xia Kingdom has been crippled by them and cannot achieve success. It would be a beautiful thing if the emperor personally conquered and expanded the territory!
His negative influence within the court will also be greatly reduced.
It can be said that one stone kills two birds with one stone when it comes to the imperial commander's personal expedition!
After hearing this, King Jin immediately took a deep breath and opened his eyes wide. Now he knew why Qin Shu sighed.
The weather has cleared up and the rain has stopped. Your Majesty feels that he is doing well again!
"This is absolutely impossible, don't do anything stupid!"
Emperor Liang was dissatisfied and said: "Prince Jin, I am just a charioteer and I am only going on a personal expedition to boost morale. I will not do anything stupid. The commander is Meng Qing. You are just a warrior and are not familiar with military skills. You should obey the commander's arrangements."
The look on King Jin's face is like you are a ghost. Although Meng Lie is the commander of the imperial army, the matter of fighting and guarding the palace are two different things. Moreover, if Meng Lie is the commander and you follow, in the end, he still doesn't listen to you. ?
Who in Great Liang doesn't know that Meng Lie is your greatest loyal minister? This commander-in-chief exists in name only.
King Jin: "You'd better be."
Emperor Liang said: "Of course!"
King Jin didn't know what to say now. He was silent for a while and then got out of the carriage.
After seeing Xiao Zhiyu, she shouted: "Fourth niece, come to Uncle Wang."
King Jin still didn't believe in Emperor Liang, so he wanted to get vaccinated first.
Thinking about it makes me feel tired. I am an uncle who was so frightened to protect his niece and nephew, especially their father. I am so tired.
"Okay, Uncle Wang." Xiao Zhiyu went over obediently, because she also felt that her father might be a demon.
Emperor Liang then came out, his face suddenly darkened, this younger brother was going against him now.
"My dear friends, stop standing here. Let's go into the camp to discuss matters."
"The general will obey the order."
The generals soon arrived at the camp to hold discussions. From their intelligence, they learned that Xia State had indeed taken action, and they had long been alert.
They were right to rush here this time.
Then there was a discussion about how to fight? But the emperor looked on from the side and obviously restrained himself a lot.
Meng Lie and Emperor Liang looked at each other, and after receiving a nod, he said: "The Xia Kingdom has been severely damaged by us before, so there is nothing to be afraid of. Now we have the upper hand and can strike first and catch them off guard!"
"I have decided to attack immediately!"