The Yeli Wangrong brothers were very confident before the battle, but when they really fought with the Mongolian cavalry, they realized what the terrifying thing was dominated by the cavalry. Mu Huali and Tolei were like two sharp knives, stabbing into Daxia's abdomen.

Four hundred thousand cavalrymen are enough to be overwhelming.

The Mongolian cavalry, who was deeply aware of the bad habit of siege, bypassed Xingqing Prefecture, the capital of Xixia, which was located not far from the border, and headed south, galloping in Xixia, causing a wave of fear higher than a wave.

Slaughtering villages, towns, city...

In order to spread fear, the Mongolian cavalry did everything.

Even with the fierceness of the Qiang people, facing such crazy massacres, they gradually became frightened and mourned. The villages were burned to flat ground, the city was looted, black smoke filled with corpses everywhere.

Poor people in Xixia, after the natural disaster, they suffered man-made disasters.

But natural disasters are easy to avoid, but man-made disasters are hard to bear. Those people who have finally survived the locust plague, have their highest tenacity, have their moods, and have been pieced together, and have finally borrowed winter food, have been slaughtered.

This is the sadness of the world.

In the chaotic times, the people were like straw dogs and were slaughtered by others. Xixia wanted to settle down in a corner, but was pushed to the forefront of the war by this chaotic times and could not be protected by it alone.

In a vast and chaotic world, if you don’t enter, you will die. How can you come from the Pure Land?

The Mongolians' thoughts are very simple, "Don't Xixia feel sorry for food? Then kill the people who eat food."

The 400,000 Mongolian cavalry were not concentrated in one place at all, but scattered like a net, like a drop of water, blending into the pool of Xixia, thereby spreading fear.

The Western Xia Emperor Li Yuanhao had a blue face and issued a death order to the Yeli Wangrong brothers, requiring the army to intercept the Mongolian cavalry and seek a good opportunity to fight the enemy's main force and reverse the situation.

The Yeli Wangrong brothers are also generals on the battlefield. Since they boasted about Haikou in front of His Majesty, they would not dare to do their best. Seeing that the family and country fell and their family suffered, the soldiers of the Xixia army were also filled with righteous indignation.

In this way, the mourning soldiers will win.

On November 28, after careful planning, the left and right armies of Xixia finally successfully blocked Muhuali's troops in the southwest region and launched a battle in the vast wilderness.

This battle showed the style of the Western Xia army.

Although Mu Huali is a first-class general and the Mongolian Iron Cavalry is second only to the Great Xia Iron Cavalry, he was still beaten and retreated step by step in the face of the Western Xia army that fought to the death.

But just as the Western Xia army was preparing to launch a final encirclement and suppression of Mu Huali's troops, the capital Xingqing Prefecture suddenly came from an emergency report, saying that the Tolei troops were approaching the capital and ordered the army to return to aid quickly.

In this way, the effort was in vain.

The Mongolian Iron Cavalry is worthy of being a master of big roundabout tactics. In response to the weaknesses of the Western Xia army's eagerness to seek decisive battle, he used Mu Huali troops as bait to attract the main force of the Western Xia army.

The lurking Tolei tribe quietly gathered together and rushed to Xingqing Prefecture like a divine weapon descending from the sky.

For a moment, the capital was in a hurry.

The Xixia army was immediately in a dilemma. If they withdraw their troops and return to the capital at this time, they will waste a great opportunity to encircle and suppress the enemy. They may also be caught up by Mu Huali's troops and bite them back.

But if there is no rescue, the capital will be in danger.

Even if the Mongolian cavalry is not good at siegeing the city, Xingqing Prefecture has less than 50,000 defenders. Over time, it will definitely be killed by the Mongolian army.

In this way, the kingdom is in danger.

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Xingqing Palace, royal palace.

Seeing the Tuolei army coming towards the capital, the main force of the Western Xia army was dragged to the southwest battlefield again, Li Yuanhao was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. Only then did he realize that the Mongols' appetite was so great.

"This is to destroy my Xixia." Li Yuanhao gritted his teeth.

There were only two ways before Li Yuanhao, one was to surrender to the Mongol Empire, and the other was to ask for help from Daxia.

The former was immediately rejected by Li Yuanhao.

If there were no envoys, surrender might still work, but Genghis Khan already felt humiliated by Xixia and would have to breathe anger. How could he accept Xixia's surrender?

The Mongolian cavalry will never give up until they are killed.

This is the Mongolian Empire's usual method to treat rebellious forces, without exception.

Only in this way can we maintain the terrifying image of the Mongolian Empire, dismantle the enemy's will to resist, reduce the siege battle that makes Mongolian cavalry headaches, and then complete the goal of expansion.

Even Genghis Khan himself must follow this iron rule.

Therefore, even if Li Yuanhao wanted to surrender at this time, he could not do it. Moreover, with the nature of the Mongol Empire, even if he accepted the surrender of Xixia, there would be constant conflicts.

The two belong to different civilizations.

The only thing that can be feasible is to ask Daxia for help.

Li Yuanhao was also a man who could bend and stretch. He had no hesitation at all. He immediately contacted the Xixia delegations of the Daxia and asked Daxia to send troops to save Xixia from water and fire.

For this reason, the Western Xia Kingdom was willing to recognize Daxia as the sect leader.

Of course, Li Yuanhao knew that there was no free lunch in the world. If you wanted to persuade Daxia to send troops, you had to show sincerity. Recognizing Daxia as the sect leader was the diplomatic card played by Li Yuanhao.

This will not only solve this danger, but will not be afraid of the Mongol Empire's repeated invasion in the future.

Li Yuanhao's abacus was quarrel, but unfortunately Ouyang Shuo was not fooled at all.

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On November 29, Shanhai City.

In the imperial study room, Zhang Yi, the Minister of the Honglu Temple, personally came to report on the Western Xia’s request for help and asked the king to make a decision.

"Your dear, how should I reply?" Ouyang Shuo asked.

Zhang Yi was stunned and said, "This matter involves military affairs. It should not be said to be a humble minister. It depends entirely on the king's sage." Although he was a minister of the Honglu Temple and had both civil and military skills, Zhang Yi never lost his composure.

When should you express your opinion and when should you remain silent, you are very well-controlled.

"Then just drag it, don't reply anything."

"promise!"

Zhang Yi thought something.

Ouyang Shuo asked: "Is there any movement in the Tubo area?"

The Mongol Empire threatened not only Xixia, but also the Tubo Dynasty was on the blackmail list. But for some reason, the Ogedei Khanate only threatened and did not send troops.

Zhang Yi replied: "Your Majesty, the Tubo Dynasty did not contact the Honglu Temple."

Ouyang Shuo nodded and said with a smile: "You can endure it, you will never die until the Yellow River."

This is a meaning.

Since the October natural disaster, life has been difficult for the Qin, Tang and Song dynasties. According to the report of the secret spies from Shanhaiwei, refugees have already risen in the Three Kingdoms, among which the Tang Dynasty is the most, and the most refugees are.

Earlier, Ouyang Shuo sent someone to let the outside world out, saying that Daxia's grain was piled up like a mountain and was willing to lend a helping hand to allies. The intention of attracting the countries was clearly expressed.

However, until now, no country has responded, and Ouyang Shuo's disappointment can be imagined.

Seeing this, Zhang Yi thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, I think this is normal."

"How to say it?" Ouyang Shuo was puzzled.

"Looking at the history of China, natural disasters and man-made disasters have never stopped, and the days of having enough food in the long run are a minority. The people have long been used to it. Their patience with hunger is beyond imagination. Therefore, even if refugees in the four countries are everywhere, they will not shake the foundation of the imperial rule. How could they bow to us?"

“…”

Zhang Yi's words made Ouyang Shuo stunned on the spot, but this time he took it for granted.

"Yes, such a natural disaster can't defeat several countries."

After all, as a modern person, Ouyang Shuo could not understand the people's endurance of hunger in ancient society, which had the highest pursuit of food and clothing.

"Thank you for your reminder." Ouyang Shuo was relieved.

"Don't dare!"

Zhang Yi felt warm in her heart. Knowing that the king was not in high spirits, she said goodbye and left with tactfulness.

As soon as Zhang Yi left, Ouyang Shuo immediately issued an imperial edict, "Please prepare to intervene in the Xixia battlefield at any time, but not be detected by Xixia's secret exploration."

Last year, Ouyang Shuo may have agreed to Li Yuanhao's request, but now it is different from the past. No one can shake the power of Daxia to unify China. What's the use of having a vassal state of Xixia at this time?

Ouyang Shuo's appetite is consistent with Genghis Khan.

Xixia is a prey that comes to the door, but it only needs a little patience to subdue this prey.

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In the afternoon of that day, Chengdu.

Since the Shu Han Dynasty surrendered, the commander-in-chief of the Southwest War Zone has been transferred to Chengdu and led the entire southwest war situation. The imperial edict issued by Ouyang Shuo in the morning, stamped with seals, has been delivered to the commander-in-chief's yamen.

After reading the imperial edict, Li Jing suddenly realized it.

As the commander of the southwest, whether it is the Tubo Dynasty in the west or the Xixia Kingdom in the north, they are under the close attention of Li Jing. How could he escape Li Jing's eyes during the Battle of Xixia?

After thinking for a while, Li Jing immediately contacted Li Mu, the commander of the Yingyang Army through the communication compass. "He walked the Yingyang Army into war mode immediately and was ready to go to the Western Xia at any time."

"Master, is the war finally going to start?"

Li Mu couldn't hide his surprise and excitement, and obviously he had been waiting for this battle for a long time.

It is convenient for smart people to speak, and it is easy to understand at a glance.

What excited Li Mu not only wanted to intervene in the Battle of Xixia, but also handed over the mission of Li Jing's expedition to the Yingyang Army, rather than the Feixiong Army led by Li Jing.

If we can win Xixia, it would be a great achievement.

Li Jing's heart made Li Mu admire him very much.

"When will the war start, I have to wait for the king's order." After a pause, Li Jing said: "It seems that it is the period of the promotion ceremony of the dynasty. For the Southwest War Zone, there is no more grand gift than winning the Western Xia. You should understand the importance of this battle, not only to win, but also to win beautifully."

"Please rest assured, the Yingyang Army will never lose its reputation as the war zone."

Li Mu made a military order.

Seeing this, Li Jing nodded with satisfaction, "We need to explain the materials, make a list, and coordinate the war zone."
Chapter completed!