Film and Television Daqing: Starting with the Heaven-Covering Technique and the Devouring Demon Art

"Now that we've finished talking, I would like to ask Eunuch Han to escort me out of the palace. I've been away for so long, and I'm a little worried about the children at home."

Han Diaosi nodded upon hearing this, and without further ado, led Lady Wang out of the palace.

Time slipped by unnoticed, and before we knew it, it was the next morning.

At this time, a large army had already assembled outside Kyoto.

Li Chengtian, dressed in golden armor and helmet meticulously crafted from precious and rare metals by Gongshu Chou, and wielding the Shark Tooth Sword, slowly ascended the command platform with steady steps.

At this moment, the atmosphere throughout the entire army was solemn and dignified, with all the soldiers' eyes focused on Li Chengtian's imposing figure.

Li Chengtian stood still, faced all his soldiers, and gave a loud shout:

"My lords, we are now facing a golden opportunity to unify the world."

I will say little today, only three words—Kill! Kill! Kill!

Immediately afterwards, he shouted loudly:

"After we have wiped out the Northern Qi, pacified the Western Mang, conquered the Eastern Yi, and achieved the unification of the world, we will reward you with titles and honors. At that time, you will be ennobled and appointed as prime ministers!"

As Li Chengtian's command fell, the army roared in unison:

"Kill! Kill! Kill!" The soldiers' eyes were filled with endless fervor and determination, and the entire army was in high spirits and full of fighting spirit.

A chilling, bloodthirsty aura coalesced, forming an irresistible force.

Those who are timid, cowardly, and weak-willed may immediately lose consciousness and fall into a coma upon seeing such a powerful and iron-blooded army, or upon hearing a shout.

"The army moves out!"

With Li Chengtian's command, he strode confidently toward the command platform, then nimbly leaped onto a powerful warhorse.

Behind him, a massive army marched out like a mighty torrent of steel.

However, this army was not the main force in this expedition against Northern Qi; the real main force was the 500,000-strong Yongzhou army led by Zheng Qiankun.

The army behind Li Chengtian consisted of 25,000 Red Armor Army soldiers in red armor, 25,000 Black Cavalry Army soldiers in black armor, and 50,000 Yezhong Garrison troops.

Their main task was to follow Li Chengtian and take on the important responsibility of guarding the central army.

It is worth mentioning that two days ago, Gongshu Chou's domineering Vermilion Bird successfully transported all the food and supplies needed for this war to the northern border.

Therefore, Li Chengtian's army only needed to transport important equipment such as the Overbearing Mechanical Tiger, the Overbearing Thunder Chariot, and the Overbearing Giant Ballista to the northern border.

These advanced weapons and equipment will undoubtedly provide a powerful boost to the upcoming battle and reduce casualties among soldiers on the battlefield.

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The news that the State of Qing had once again launched a war against the State of Qi spread like wildfire throughout the world.

When the news reached the Western Mang imperial palace, the Western Mang emperor felt a tightness in his heart. A tremendous pressure surged into his mind, as if he were being tightly gripped by an invisible hand, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

Although the Western Mang Emperor had long anticipated that this day would come sooner or later, he still felt a sense of panic when faced with reality.

After all, the Northern Qi is now unable to withstand the offensive of the Southern Qing. If the Northern Qi is destroyed, the next target will likely be the Western Mang.

Thinking of this, the Western Mang emperor felt a surge of fear.

Therefore, he hastily convened an emergency court meeting to discuss whether or not to send troops to aid Northern Qi.

The atmosphere inside the Chaotian Hall of the Western Mang was tense and solemn.

The Western Mang Emperor stood anxiously in front of the dragon throne, pacing back and forth like an ant on a hot pan.

He looked anxiously at the assembled officials below and said in a heavy tone:

"My dear ministers, as you all know, the Southern Qing has launched another national war against the Northern Qi."

Judging from the current situation, it seems unlikely that Northern Qi can withstand the attack from Southern Qing.

"Western Mang is now facing a severe test. How should we deal with it?"

All the civil and military officials in the Western Mang court were filled with panic and anxiety upon hearing the words of the Western Mang Emperor.

They were well aware that their country's strength was limited, with only 300,000 soldiers available for battle in the Western Barbarian lands.

If the Northern Qi were truly destroyed by the Southern Qing, then the Western Mang would face enormous difficulties, and might even face the path of national extinction.

For a moment, the court fell silent as everyone pondered a solution.

Some suggested sending envoys to the Northern Qi to try to resolve the issue through diplomatic means; others advocated strengthening national defense to prepare for possible war.

However, none of these suggestions received widespread support because the situation in the Western Mang was too difficult, and any decision could have unforeseen consequences.

Some of the more timid officials in the Western Mang court were so frightened that they turned pale and broke out in a cold sweat.

They thought in horror, "Damn it, how could the Northern Qi Kingdom be so utterly worthless? What are we going to do now?!"

Just then, the voice of the Western Mang Emperor rang out again, breaking the commotion in the court.

"My esteemed ministers, regarding this war between Southern Qing and Northern Qi, what do you think? Should Western Mang send troops to aid Northern Qi?"

The Western Mang Emperor's voice was deep and powerful, carrying an irresistible air of authority.

The officials looked at each other, their faces revealing undisguised panic and anxiety.

They looked at each other and found only endless confusion and fear in each other's eyes.

Faced with this thorny issue, no one dared to offer an opinion easily, fearing that a wrong answer would lead to serious consequences.

Just then, the Minister of War of Western Mang stepped forward, out of the ranks, and respectfully bowed to the emperor before saying:

"Your Majesty, the military strength of Western Mang is far inferior to that of Qing Kingdom. If we rashly send troops, we may directly provoke Qing Kingdom."

"You must know that the western border of Nanqing is guarded by an army of 300,000 men led by the Confucian King of Nanqing."

His tone was firm and his words were earnest, expressing his concern for the national interest.

These words caused a stir in the court, with officials whispering and discussing among themselves.

Some agreed, believing that caution should be exercised; while others worried that not sending troops might put the Northern Qi in a difficult situation and affect the Western Mang crisis.

The entire court was filled with a tense and uneasy atmosphere.

Upon hearing the Minister of War's words, the Prime Minister of Western Mang's expression turned grave. He knew that this matter was extremely thorny and could lead to serious consequences if not handled properly.

So he immediately stepped forward, bowed to the emperor, and respectfully said:

"Your Majesty, I also believe that this matter needs to be carefully considered."

If we send troops to aid Northern Qi, then if the Prince of Southern Qing Ru leads a large army to attack our country, we will face enormous pressure.

Moreover, the country's military strength is currently strained, making it unable to simultaneously cope with two wars.

After hearing the words of the Prime Minister and the Minister of War, the Emperor of Western Mang felt a surge of irritation.

He understood that what they said made sense, but he couldn't just stand by and watch the Northern Qi be destroyed.

After a while, he finally couldn't hold back his anger and said:

"Then what do you suggest we do? Are we just going to stand by and watch Northern Qi be destroyed, and then it's our turn in Western Mang?"

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Chapter 80: The Western Barbarians Launch an Army Campaign, Si Gu Jian Battles the Front Lines

"Then what do you suggest we do? Are we just going to stand by and watch Northern Qi be destroyed, and then it'll be our turn in Western Mang?"

After hearing this, the court officials were at a loss for words.

Upon seeing this, the Western Mang Emperor's anger surged like a volcano. He glared sharply at the crowd and roared:

"You bunch of useless cowards! All you do is eat, drink, and have fun all the time, but when it really matters, not a single one of you can come up with a solution!"

After saying that, he turned directly to the Western Mang general and said, "Ba Tuolin, tell me what we should do now."

Upon hearing the words of the Western Mang Emperor, General Ba Tuolin's expression turned solemn. He slowly stepped forward and said in a calm tone:

"Your Majesty, in this situation, if we do not wish to be destroyed, there is only one path to take."

The Western Mang Emperor asked urgently, "Which road?"

Ba Tuolin took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Send troops to assist Northern Qi."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the court.

Someone questioned, "But Prime Minister Lin just said that the Prince of Nanqing has an army of 300,000. How should we deal with that?"

Ba Tuolin smiled slightly, a hint of confidence flashing in his eyes, and said:

"This is not difficult. We only need to send 100,000 troops to defend the city. With strong city walls and sufficient food supplies, we can hold out for one or two months."

Meanwhile, we can use this time to send 200,000 troops to attack the left flank of the Nanqing army from Yuhai Pass.

This would not only tie down a portion of the main force of the Southern Qing army, but also alleviate the pressure faced by the Northern Qi.

After listening, the Western Mang Emperor nodded slightly in agreement, but still said with some concern:

"Wouldn't we be attacked from both sides in this way?"

Moreover, what if Northern Qi ultimately fails to withstand the attack from Southern Qing?

Ba Tuolin calmly analyzed:

"Your Majesty, at present, although Northern Qi is weaker than Southern Qing, it still has considerable strength."

If we send troops to help in time, coupled with the resistance of the Northern Qi themselves, they may be able to hold out for a while.