Chapter 159: Prepare For War, Meng Yuan

Swept away by his cold and stern eyes, most of the people present lowered their heads, not daring to face Meng Yuan's eyes. 

Yao Shangshu, who was the first to propose that King Xuan should lead the army, trembled in his heart, and his legs were shaking.

Meng Yuan was proficient in all aspects of Wentao and martial arts, and he was famous all over the world at a young age. People all over the world said that the young prince of Xuanwang's mansion had a talent for the world. Back then, when he was ten years old, he went to the battlefield with his father to kill the enemy, and when he was thirteen years old, he led his troops to repel the attack of tens of thousands of troops from Beidi. How could they forget the shot arrow that killed He Yuanshan, the general of Beidi.

It was a pity that Heaven was jealous of Yingcai, but when he was full of pride and flourishing, he encountered a catastrophe and ended up with his family ruined and his legs crippled. Seven years ago, when this news came out, everyone in the world sighed.

It was just that Meng Yuan was rebellious and arrogant when he was not injured. After his legs were disabled, he became more moody.

"Why, does King Xuan want to refuse? King Xuan's mansion has always set the family aim of protecting the family, defending the country, loyal to the monarch, and loving the people. Could it be that King Xuan doesn't even care about the family objectives anymore?" After a long while, Meng Tianluo's gloomy voice sounded in the hall.

Seeing the eldest prince's help, the frightened Yao Shangshu straightened his back instantly, and quickly exchanged glances with Meng Tianluo.

Meng Yuan knew this. He knew that Meng Tianluo would definitely use this opportunity to push himself onto the battlefield.

It seemed that Yao Chong, the minister of households, had become Meng Tianluo's person.

Lu Hengshan frowned. This eldest prince was really not patient enough, and he couldn't hold his breath so quickly.

Everyone could see that Meng Tianluo has always regarded Meng Yuan as a thorn in his side and tried to do him harm several times.

Because of his respect for Prince Xuan's mansion, Lu Hengshan made a statement to relieve the siege: "If Prince Xuan feels that his physical condition is not enough to go out, can you recommend other candidates..."

Meng Yuan's expression was calm, but Ying Ting's eyebrows were slightly raised as a response.

Seeing that he was ignoring him, Meng Tianluo could only continue to say: "The general Beidi who led the troops to attack Jinyang Pass this time is the son of He Yuanshan, He Liancheng."

Everyone was shocked when they heard this.

"I heard that He Liancheng is good at fighting, and his military talents are not below that of his father's. Before he was twenty years old, he was awarded the title of Bei Di Huguo General. Bei Di sent He Liancheng this time. No wonder Licheng fell overnight." Taishi Wen said worriedly.

Everyone also looked worried. It was true that although the Dasheng Dynasty was flooded with civilian officials, there were not many outstanding generals, and the cavalry was even weaker. But Bei Di was different. They were originally nomads. They galloped on horseback every day.

In the past, Bei Di was afraid of the power of King Xuan's mansion and did not dare to invade easily, but now, King Xuan's mansion was in ruins and was not as good as before.

After a long silence, Yao Chong said: "According to the opinion of the lower official, He Yuanshan was shot to death by King Xuan seven years ago, so He Liancheng may be here to take revenge this time."

After he finished speaking, Yao Chong glanced at the direction Meng Yuan was in.

When everyone heard it, they also felt that it made some sense. In this way, King Xuan had no more reason to refuse.

He Liancheng made it clear that he was here for him, so they would let him clean up this mess himself.

As for his feat of shooting He Yuanshan seven years ago, it became less praiseworthy for a while, with the people present having different thoughts.

*Alas, who made king Xuan do things like this?*

*If he was a little merciful back then and not shot He Yuanshan mortally, maybe Bei Di would not have attacked so early, and they could still enjoy three years of peace.*

*This was all his fault.*

If Meng Yuan knew what these sane Confucians were thinking, he might have been so angry that he would have gone mad on the spot and walked away. But obviously, he was not in a good mood right now.

He Yuanshan must have something to do with the incident in Kinuchuan seven years ago, and since He Liancheng is his son, he must have some inside information.

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It was just that in the past few years, He Liancheng had been studying art in Tianshan, and there was no news from him. Now that he had led his troops on the expedition, he must have finished his studies and went down the mountain.

Thinking of the scene of the screaming seven years ago, Meng Yuan still felt a tingling pain in his heart.

Since He Liancheng had called at the door, did he have to go to meet him?

But when did Meng Tianluo's news become so well-informed? Or is it that he secretly colluded with Bei Di?

Meng Yuan glanced at Meng Tianluo, who had a smug look on his face.

Just as everyone was thinking about each other, Eunuch Li uttered a high-pitched voice: "The imperial decree is here."

Everyone was shocked and all knelt down to accept the order.

Eunuch Li stood on the hall, unfolded a scroll of Ming Huang's imperial decree, and read it aloud to everyone.

"Fengtian, the emperor's edict said. Today Beidi does not keep the peace treaty, and the army invades the border, seizes my city, and slaughter my people. Whether it is bearable or unbearable. The special Xuan Wang Meng Yuan leads fifty thousand troops, and will go on an expedition today to reinforce Jinyang Pass. In order to protect my city and strengthen my country's prestige, all must respect this."

Zhao Ling really couldn't figure it out, could this dignified dynasty really not be able to find a general, and why did he want to hit Meng Yuan, a man with crippled legs.

Was the old emperor sick and confused?

In the study room of Prince Xuan's mansion, she sat beside Meng Yuan, and took him back and grabbed her hand, her normally indifferent face also showed a little sullen anger.

While pacing back and forth, Yun Yi said indignantly: "Your Majesty, the emperor knows that your leg is not healed yet, why does he insist on rushing you to the front line, you are now at the critical stage of treating cold poison, it is not appropriate to travel long distances to get tired, let alone lead the troops to battle."

An old adage said that tiger poison did not eat its offspring, but the old emperor, knowing that Meng Yuan was his own flesh and blood, issued such an imperial decree, did the emperor's family really have no family affection at all?

Zhao Ling looked back at Meng Yuan's calm and indifferent handsome face, and couldn't help feeling distressed for him.

Although she knew that he never recognized Emperor Ming as his father, the kinship of flesh and blood couldn't be wiped out even if he didn't admit it. What Emperor Ming did would make him feel sad.

The most ruthless imperial family. Last time at the Qixi banquet in the palace, when she was defiled as a demon girl, Meng Yuan did not hesitate to disobey the imperial decree in order to protect her. Now Emperor Ming's move may be more to test the loyalty of Meng Yuan and the Xuan palace.

"My subordinates have heard that this He Liancheng was apprenticed to the old man Yuxu from Tianshan Mountain. He is highly skilled in martial arts, and he is well versed in the art of war. His ability to march and fight far exceeds that of his father, He Yuanshan. This time, King Beidi ordered him to lead an army of hundred thousand to attack Jinyang Pass. It means that we have the power to win, and the emperor only allocated fifty thousand troops to us, this battle is not easy to fight." Wen Renyuan's square face was full of solemnity.

"The fifty thousand soldiers and horses are of no use at all. Uncle Wen Ren, how many men and horses are there in the Feiyun Cavalry Camp?" Meng Yuan's cold voice remained the same.

"Less than thirty thousand." Wen Ren Yuan replied.

"You make them ready and set off early tomorrow morning. Send a message to General Lin stationed in Jingzhou, and ask him to dispatch another thirty thousand Meng family troops to Jinyang Pass to join the Feiyun Cavalry." Meng Yuan ordered.

"Yes, my lord. Your subordinate obey." Wen Renyuan took the order and left.

Thirty thousand Flying Cloud Cavalry, against Bei Di's hundred thousand army, if it were before, it was enough. But this time it was He Liancheng who was leading the troops. He had never fought against this man before, so he didn't know his strength. For the sake of safety, Meng Yuan dispatched another army from the Meng family in Jingzhou, which was closest to Jinyang Pass.

"Did you sleep well, A-Yuan? Since when did you become so obedient? If you say that you are bedridden, no one can force you to go to war. What if there is an imperial decree, so what?!" Yun Yi widened his eyes and shouted loudly.

Meng Yuan ignored Yun Yi's shouting, but stared deeply at Zhao Ling, who was clasping his fingers, and said in a cold tone. "I would like to see what medicine is sold in Meng Tianluo's gourd. I'll be going to Jinyang pass." 

Zhao Ling certainly understood Meng Yuan's intentions.

As the saying went, if one didn't enter the lion's den, one could never get a lion's cub.. If he wanted to debunk Meng Tianluo's conspiracy and find out the Mo Hanshan and Wuyingmen behind him, this was the easiest and most direct way.

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