It seemed that Huiming did not notice Li Keyong's agitation. He replied calmly, "Because Wang Duo has gained control of military power and has already left Sichuan."
"Wang Duo?" Li Keyong was taken aback by his words, "He's just a civil officer, not indifferent to Zheng Tian. So even with military control, how could he make a difference in the situation?"
"He certainly could," answered Huiming. His answer was unusually short.
Li Keyong asked in a deep voice, "And how so?"
Huiming replied, "Because Wang Duo is a loyal officer."
Li Keyong continued to ask, "And loyal officers could win wars? How?"
Huiming answered, "Loyal officers might not win wars per se, but they could give the talented patriotic men a chance to make a name for themselves on the battlefield."
Li Keyong tightened his eyebrows for a second and soon realized what Huiming had meant. "So you're saying Wang Duo could give me
- Staring at the woman, Zhu Wen hurriedly asked, "Are you the daughter of the former Songzhou Inspector General?" Raising her head, the woman barely glanced at Zhu Wen and said yes to him. Zhu Wen was overjoyed. He quickly supported her to sit down and waved everyone off. The generals didn't figure it out, but they didn't ask anything as they saw Zhu Wen's expression, so they left with suspicion. They also took away the rest of the women as they left. The woman did not dare to sit down, trembling with fear like a frightened little elk. With her face full of tears, she looked at Zhu Wen in fear. Seeing the look on her face, Zhu Wen hurriedly explained, "Don't be afraid. You and I are the fellow-townsmen. The sudden disaster of the war must have frightened you a great deal, but you don't need to worry about it anymore, as you've come to my place. I'm here, so no one can hurt you!" While saying that, Zhu Wen immediat
"That guy Li Ye and I have a grudge. This time, he and I join forces to attack Tongguan. Will he cause me trouble because of the grudge?" Li Keyong asked Monk Huiming nearby. He was riding on the horse with hundreds of his trusted soldiers. Looking at the Pinglu Army's barracks far away, he looked worried. Monk Huiming said without expression, "Prince An has ever beaten you in Huangli County, so can you forget this grudge?" When he recalled the past, Li Keyong was angry. As Monk Huiming spoke out the matter directly, he was so embarrassed that he wished he could dig a hole and hide in it. However, this was what Huiming's character was, so it was impossible for him to beat around the bush. He described it euphemistically as a "monk should not lie". But, in Li Keyong's view, it had nothing to do with telling a truth or a lie. Obviously, it was because he had no scruples. However, Huiming had saved his life before, so Li Keyong was thankful to
Li Ye and Li Keyong joined forces to attack Huang Chao. Naturally, this was a joint action. But who would get these three achievements or who would get the bigger share, Li Ye and Li Keyong had to contend with each other one by one. However, after Li Ye started the topic, Li Keyong didn't rush to request the first strike mission. Just now, Huiming spoke with Li Keyong outside the army barracks. At that time, Huiming said, "If Prince An's troops request to be the vanguards to attack the city, don't compete with them. More than that, you have to be modest." Li Keyong was puzzled. "Isn't that giving achievements away?" Huiming said, "Firstly, it's easier to defend than to attack Tongguan, so the battle certainly will bring heavy casualties. Secondly, there are two masters in the Spiritual Master Realm in Tongguan, so the one who goes first will have trouble. Prince An has to take action first. If he doesn't appear in the battle, t
Yang Fuguang said this for Li Ye's sake. He was worried that Li Ye would become angry, due to embarrassment, as he had not able to conquer Tongguan, for such a long time, and that he would ask the Pinglu Army to keep attacking it, out of desperation. He was afraid that the soldiers would be dissatisfied in the end. And when casualties reached a certain point, they needed to rest, in order to recover. By that time, the Yanmen Army would certainly take advantage of the situation. Li Ye smiled. "Don't worry. I know what I'm doing." Yang Fuguang breathed a sigh of relief and immediately asked, "Then tomorrow?" Li Ye said, "Let the Pinglu Army attack the city." Yang Fuguang was stunned for a moment. Was what he said earlier, just a waste of breath? Li Ye saw Yang Fuguang looking a bit muddled. He wanted to persuade him not to be so reckless, but he was afraid that the other side would suspect him of being partial to Li
Li Keyong knew that his army could not compare to an army of such standards. In fact, there was no Vassal State Army in the world that could approach its greatness. Perhaps the former elite Regal Guards were of his sort of level. Was this still the Pinglu army of old? Of course not. Li Keyong clearly understood that this Pinglu army before him, whether measured by courage or fighting will, even the marching formations had far exceeded the previous Pinglu Army! The previous Pinglu Army was neat, but lacked courage. The current Pinglu army however, was made up of tigers and wolves! This was an army of tigers and wolves! Li Keyong was frightened and pale. He wondered where this army had come from. He looked at Huiming, and saw that Huiming looked as usual. But his eyes were low, obviously he was also frightened and angry! He had to be angry! This army, of course, did not emer
"Reporting to the military commander, 30,000 elite cavalries have been assembled!" An Cunxiao reported with his fist clasped in his hand. "Reporting to the military commander, 20,000 infantry has been assembled!" Reported Han Sizhao with his fist clasped in his hand. Li Keyong finally stopped his steps. Killing instinct had filled his eyes. He turned around and looked at everyone. "Today, Tongguan is likely to be breached by Li Ye. Now, as your commander, prepare for battle and get ready to leave anytime! An Cunxiao, you are going to help take Tongguan now!" No matter what, he would not allow Li Ye to have all the credit for taking Tongguan. Everyone was perplexed because the Pinglu soldiers had not had much success in taking Tongguan. So they wondered why Li Keyong said that Tongguan was going to be breached today. Many of the generals could not get it. But as they saw Li Keyong's expression, they dared not ask further questio
When under the roof of another, one must bow under the eaves. Li Ye had taken over Tongguan now, and might take over Hua Zhou soon, which meant owning the path to the capital city. The Yanmen Army was about to advance to the capital and fight with Huang Chao to earn merits. But Li Keyong might meet a few road blocks if Li Ye refused to open the road. After saying these words, Li Keyong felt awkward. He suddenly remembered that he consulted with Huiming to scheme against Li Ye before coming here. Now it seemed that he had been reckoned by Li Ye. Of course, this was not a feeling, but a fact. Li Keyong was clear that Li Ye had intentionally hidden his elite forces previously, creating the optics that it was very difficult for him to attack. He did so to make Li Keyong slack off. Today, he seized the moment and suddenly sent all the elites out to take Tongguan. Not even leaving Li Keyong the scraps. If that wasn't a calculated move Li Keyong didn't know what
Knowing nothing about state affairs, the maid quickly supported Huang Chao with her hand. Seeing Huang Chao totally lose it, she quickly played cute and flirted, intending to comfort him with her body while the iron was hot. As an ordinary maid, there were not many opportunities to make the emperor become enamored to her? This might be her only chance in a lifetime. The maid did not want to miss this opportunity to wealth and prosperity. Tongguan was breached and Hua Zhou was occupied by the enemy in one day, Huang Chao was feeling frightened as though the end of the world was near. It was hard to empathize if you weren't in that position. Huang Chao's throne was like sitting on a spiked rug. After the initial sensation, as the situation worsened as not a single day went by without fear. It was difficult to live alone in Chang'an and barely hold on to Guanzhong, much less trying to expand his territory. After Zhu Wen betrayed him, Huang Chao barely had a good night's s