The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 286: Talents Not Inferior to the Holy Emperor
After gritting his teeth, Yang Guang agreed.

Although Pei Ju was a traitor and colluded with the Ming Dynasty.

But his identity, his strength, and what he has done in the past two years are also beneficial to the Sui Dynasty.

So, he could only tolerate and cooperate.

This is also the main reason why Pei Ju took the initiative to confess.

Now we can only tolerate it.

"Yes." Yang Lin responded, discussed some details, and then left quickly.

The next day, Sui's corresponding request and the price it was willing to pay were delivered to the captain of the Embroidered Uniform Guard within the Sui territory and sent to the capital of the Ming Dynasty as quickly as possible.

Zhu Houzhao received the news while on the march on March 27th.

At this time, he led the Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry and had just left the northeastern border of the Ming Dynasty and continued to move northeast.

In fact, he really wanted to stay and stay on the Ming border to fight Temujin.

But Temujin obviously would not agree.

If he fought Zhu Houzhao near the border of the Ming Dynasty, wouldn't that mean he was waiting for the many powerful men of the Ming Dynasty to free up their hands to besiege him?
With so many great masters at the pinnacle of their abilities and powerful grandmasters attacking together, Temujin would undoubtedly be defeated.

There is a high possibility that the powerful celestial beings will fall.

So Zhu Houzhao, who wanted to try to kill Temujin, had to continue moving towards the northeast.

Likewise, he would not venture too far into the prairies.

Otherwise, he might face siege and killing by the Mongols.

The issue of distance and the place of confrontation also represents the tacit understanding and game between the two sides.

After listening carefully to the report from the Embroidered Uniform Guard, there was also a memorial which contained the opinions of the Cabinet, Gu Xichao and others after discussion.

Of course, the purpose of the Sui Dynasty could not be hidden from them.

In addition to resisting the Mongols and protecting the Sui Dynasty, the only thing he did was to take the opportunity to integrate forces and revive the Sui Dynasty.

But this is indeed beneficial to the Ming Dynasty.

The Ming Dynasty needed time to gather its strength and participate in the fight against the Sui Dynasty.

The Sui Dynasty also needed to weaken the power of the Mongols.

Therefore, after consulting with them, the cabinet and Gu Xichao suggested that they agree to it.

Anyway, the Ming Dynasty does not need to pay anything. What it needs most now is time to carry out reforms.

If the Sui Dynasty does a good job, then we will continue to support the Sui Dynasty in fighting against Kublai Khan. There is no need for the Ming Dynasty to rush to get involved and it can continue to fully promote its own reforms.

In the end, if the Sui Dynasty was defeated, Kublai Khan's power would inevitably be greatly consumed.

When the Ming Dynasty enters the scene, it will be easier to take over the power of the Sui Dynasty and deal with Kublai Khan.

If the Sui Dynasty won, it would be nothing either.

Even if the Sui Dynasty had the potential to revive after the First World War, its strength would not increase much. When the Ming Dynasty entered the scene, it would surely sweep it away.

Moreover, the Ming Dynasty had planted more and more thorns within the Sui Dynasty, such as Pei Ju, who also advised the Ming Dynasty to agree this time.

Can these people really devote themselves to helping the Sui Dynasty fight against the Ming Dynasty?

All in all, there is no need for the Ming Dynasty to rush.

Just hold Temujin and those few powerful warriors back and let the Sui Dynasty fight the Mongols.

Zhu Houzhao pondered for a while and felt that what they said made sense.

Looking at the gifts sent by the Sui Dynasty, three million taels of silver and five million shi of grain, he agreed.

Issue the order immediately.

Afterwards, Zhu Houzhao paid no more attention to it. As he looked towards the northeast, his eyes were filled with more and more excitement and murderous intent.

According to the speed of Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry and the Qiexue Army, they will meet Temujin in a few days.

Four days later, Yang Guang received news from the Embroidered Uniform Guard and he became excited again.

He knew that this was the last chance for the Sui Dynasty.

Must succeed at all costs.

Immediately, orders were issued one after another, and the Jinyiwei cooperated, seemingly secretly going to those aristocratic families to ask them to cooperate with the Sui court to resist Kublai Khan.

The atmosphere of the entire Sui Dynasty became somewhat different.

Taiyuan of the Sui Dynasty, one of the four major clans of the Sui Dynasty today, the Li clan.

"Dad, it seems that the Ming Dynasty now supports the Sui court and fights to the death with Kublai Khan so that we can reap the benefits." Li Jiancheng, the eldest son of the Li family, said in a deep voice after personally seeing off the Jinyiwei and returning to the study of Li Yuan, the head of the Li family.

Li Yuan, who was calm and elegant, nodded and said solemnly, "What do you think?"

The three young men present pondered for a moment, and Li Jiancheng spoke first, "Dad, this is a great thing for our Li family.

If the Mongols attack, Taiyuan will be the first to bear the brunt.

The child thought that he could transfer part of the force to the south to preserve the fire.

If the current Sui court could still integrate the forces of all parties, it might not be impossible to fight against Kublai Khan.

If there is hope, the rest of us will fully support the Sui court in this battle."

Li Yuan stroked his beard, feeling quite satisfied. This was also what he thought.

"Dad." The second boy spoke. He looked very dignified and had a noble aura. "I agree with what you said, brother. I am willing to lead the troops."

Li Yuan frowned slightly and said hesitantly, "Shimin, this is to deal with the Mongol cavalry. You are only sixteen, so you should not go. You, your eldest brother, your third brother and some of your clansmen should go to the south."

"Dad, when Emperor Shengwu was twelve years old, he led his troops to fight and annihilated the Jiannu and defeated Kublai Khan's 100,000 cavalry.

At the age of sixteen, he broke through to the realm of heaven and man, unparalleled in ancient and modern times. Although I dare not compare myself with Emperor Shengwu, how can I be afraid of the Mongols? "Li Shimin said passionately and firmly, and his edge was even sharper.

Li Yuan felt relieved.

"Dad, I want to lead the troops too." The last young man, Li Yuanji, said hurriedly in dissatisfaction.

"Okay." Li Yuan raised his hand to stop Li Yuanji and looked at Li Shimin seriously, "Shimin, have you really thought it through?"

"I am determined." Li Shimin said without hesitation.

"Okay, Dad will grant your wish. If the Sui court can really integrate the forces of all parties and fight against the Mongols with all its strength, you will stay and join them.

Now, you have 3,000 people under your command, which can be expanded to 6,000 people." Li Yuan said decisively.

"Thank you, Dad." Li Shimin said happily.

"Dad, I--" Li Yuanji couldn't help but speak.

Li Yuan interrupted directly and said solemnly: "Your second brother has already broken through to the Xiantian realm and is good at military tactics. It is most appropriate for him to represent our Li family in the battle.

Jiancheng, Yuanji, Shimin has chosen the most dangerous path and shouldered the reputation of our Li family. You, on the other hand, will shoulder the responsibility of carrying on the Li family's legacy.

You two should prepare immediately, and when the time comes, go to the south with Xiuning to ensure the family inheritance."

Hearing this, Li Jiancheng's expression became more serious, and there was a bit more guilt and worry in his eyes when he looked at Li Shimin.

Li Yuanji also lost the desire to win and looked worried. After all, they were brothers who grew up together from the same mother.

Both of them knew that if a war really broke out, Li Shimin would most likely die on the battlefield.

Li Shimin smiled at the two of them and didn't say much, and there was no need to say more.

A warm atmosphere permeated the air, and Li Yuan felt relieved.

"By the way, Dad, where is our fourth brother?" Li Shimin suddenly asked.

Li Yuan frowned slightly, as if he was in great difficulty, and sighed softly, "You also know the talent of your fourth brother.

He is ten years old this year, but he has already reached the innate realm and is hard to rival. With such talent, perhaps only the Shengwu Emperor of the Ming Dynasty can surpass him.

But his madness is even more troublesome.

If I go with you to the south, and he gets sick and you can't control him, if the news leaks out and his talent becomes known to the world, I'm afraid my Li family will not be able to protect him.

So, let him stay in Taiyuan."

Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin and the other two all had complicated expressions and nodded without objection. No matter what they had thought in the past, they were now filled with regret.

Fourth brother’s talent is so terrifying that it can only be described as inhuman.

He may not necessarily lose to Emperor Shengwu who was the same age.

After all, although Emperor Shengwu broke through to the Grandmaster level at the age of twelve, they were confident that when their fourth brother was twelve years old, the weakest he had was also at the Grandmaster level.

Moreover, the training and resources that my fourth brother received were definitely not as good as those of Emperor Shengwu.

Therefore, talent does not necessarily mean losing to the other party.

But this brain still goes crazy from time to time, alas.

This not only cuts off the path to commanding troops, but it also makes it unclear what will happen in the future.

Otherwise, the future of the Li family will surely reach an unprecedented level of glory.

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The Song clan was the most powerful clan in the south of the Sui Dynasty and one of the four largest clans in the Sui Dynasty today.

Knife sharpening hall.

It was as if the sword intent that had accumulated over the years had filled the entire surrounding world with a sharp aura.

"Brother, the Jinyiwei are here. Please let us fully cooperate with Yang Guang to resist Kublai Khan." Song Zhi, the second-in-command of the Song family, came here and said in a firm voice.

In the knife sharpening hall, after a few quiet breaths, a chuckle was heard, "Not a bad plan, strong confidence and courage."

"Then brother, what about us?" Song Zhi hesitated.

"I agree." Song Que, the leader of the Song clan and the strongest swordsman in the Sui Dynasty, spoke decisively and firmly, "No matter what the Ming Dynasty and Yang Guang are planning, we must not let the Mongols and other foreign races occupy the Sui Dynasty.

Dispatch 20,000 troops northward and announce to the world the decision of our Song clan. I will then personally go north to resist the Mongols.

Discuss with Yang Guang again, I want the command of 50,000 troops."

"Yes." Song Zhi replied, not surprised.

He knew very well that the two things his elder brother loved most in his life were the way of the sword and the way of war.

What they insisted on most was their Han Chinese ancestry and the righteousness of moving from south to north.

Therefore, the person he admired most was Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and the country he liked the most was the Ming Dynasty. Even the Sui Dynasty at its peak was ranked behind it.

Taking all the reasons into consideration, it is not surprising to make this decision.

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There are quite a few aristocratic families with the same status as the Li and Song families.

As these forces spoke out, more and more aristocratic families within the Sui Dynasty chose to support the Sui court in this war.

The uprising forces in various parts of the Sui Dynasty also quietly reduced their momentum.

The broken chariot of the Sui Dynasty began to run powerfully again.

At this time, another piece of news shocked the world, spread to all countries, and caused countless shocks.

April 1st.

The Jin and Liao states launched a war without declaration, and their armies marched south to jointly attack the Song state.

Hundreds of thousands of cavalry, like two spears, immediately pierced through the Song Dynasty's defenses and entered the Song Dynasty's territory.

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