20demayo Chapter 237: The Arab and Persian Coalition
Chapter 237: The Arab and Persian Coalition
"Your Highness, this is the news I have heard."
"The dispatch of troops from the Arabs and Persians is a foregone conclusion. Furthermore, there are signs of troop movements across Daqian."
On the third day, after Ning Quan received Jia Xu's call, Jia Xu immediately couldn't wait to tell Ning Quan the information he had collected.
"Are you sure that the garrisons in various parts of Daqian have been mobilized?"
Ning Quan was stunned when he heard this.
“Yes, garrisons have been mobilized in Longyou, Zhangye, Wuwei, Ganzhou, Jinyang, and other places.”
"But currently they are all in their respective areas and there is no sign of gathering."
Jia Xu replied.
“Is that so?”
Ning Quan suddenly fell into deep thought.
If this is the case, Ning Yuanwu might really want to deal with him.
"Well, if he dares to make a move, then we'll just have a complete falling out."
Ning Quan made a secret decision.
"Let's go back."
Then, Ning Quan asked Jia Xu to get on the three-wheeled motorcycle.
............
Ning Quan rushed back to Xizhou quickly after speeding all the way.
After returning, Ning Quan immediately began intensive preparations for the battle.
At this time, Yue Fei also led the army back.
Ning Quan currently has 180,000 troops, and Yue Fei's troops have 100,000, so they must withdraw from Tubo.
Afterwards, Ning Quan once again increased his reconnaissance efforts and sent a large number of scouts to the Arab world to gather information.
Ten days later, the scout finally brought back news.
The Persian and Arab coalition forces have been assembled and will be dispatched soon.
The total strength of the coalition forces was about 500,000, with half each from the Arabs and Persians, including 100,000 cavalry.
The combat effectiveness of the Arab and Persian cavalry was also very strong, not inferior to the cavalry under Ning Quan, or even the Xiongnu cavalry.
According to the distance calculation, it will only take one month for the coalition forces to reach Xizhou.
"Send a message to General Huo and ask him to lead his troops back immediately."
After confirmation, Ning Quan immediately gave the order.
"Yes!"
Upon hearing this, Li Jing immediately went down to deliver the message.
"Prime Minister, report this to the court immediately and tell them that the Persian and Arab allied forces are heading towards Anxi."
After thinking about it, Ning Quan gave another instruction to Zhuge Liang.
"Your Highness, will it be useful to send this message to the court?"
Zhuge Liang asked doubtfully.
"Of course it will be useful. I want everyone in the court to know about this matter. This will minimize the possibility of Ning Yuanwu stabbing me in the back."
"That's fine."
"But Your Highness, we still need to be prepared."
After hearing this, Zhuge Liang nodded suddenly and then reminded.
"Of course I know it's not safe. Don't worry, I have my own arrangements."
Ning Quan waved his hand without comment.
.........
At the same time, in the capital of Daqian.
In the imperial study, Ning Yuanwu sat on a chair with a gloomy face.
There were several people standing below, including Crown Prince Ning Gao, Prime Minister Li Junchen and other ministers.
In addition, there are King Zhenxi Liu Yongde and General Zhang Shijie.
"Your Highness, according to intelligence, a combined force of 500,000 soldiers from the Arabs and Persians is gathering and will soon march into Anxi."
"Your Highness the Ninth Prince currently has less than 180,000 troops. I'm afraid he won't be able to hold on."
Li Junchen reported.
"**, from what you said, you want me to send troops to aid him?"
"This rebellious son, who deceived the emperor and his superiors, is a traitor. He deserves death."
Ning Yuanwu slammed the table in anger upon hearing this.
If he still had feelings for Ning Quan before, Ning Yuanwu now hated Ning Quan to death.
"Your Highness, the Ninth Prince has indeed done something wrong and truly deserves death."
"But Anxi is my Daqian territory. Now that Anxi is in trouble, shouldn't we send troops to reinforce it?"
Li Junchen continued to persuade.
"**, don't forget that Anxi is now his territory. What does it have to do with me?"
Ning Yuanwu sneered.
"Your Majesty, you can't say that. It's true that the Ninth Prince has committed grave sins, but he is your blood after all. If Your Majesty doesn't save him, the people of the world will be disheartened."
At this time, Liu Yongde stepped forward to persuade.
"Humph, I don't have such a rebellious son."
Ning Yuanwu snorted coldly.
"His Majesty......"
Seeing this, Liu Yongde wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Ning Yuanwu with a wave of his hand.
"No need to say more, I really won't save him, it's better if he dies!"
After hearing this, Liu Yongde said no more, but a hint of disappointment still flashed in his eyes.
Ning Yuanwu is now overwhelmed by anger and has completely lost his mind.
He now wants to see Ning Quan die with his own eyes, no matter what the cost!
"Your Majesty, even if this is the case, Your Majesty cannot mobilize the army and attack the Ninth Prince from behind."
"If this gets out, the reputation of Daqian and your Majesty will be completely ruined."
"How can we help foreign enemies against our own people?"
"Your Majesty, please think twice!"
Upon hearing this, Li Junchen continued to dissuade him.
As the prime minister, he certainly knew that the garrisons in Wuwei and other places had begun to mobilize, and that His Majesty not only did not want to help, but even wanted to take the opportunity to attack Ningquan.
"That's enough! It's none of your business what I do."
"He's your son-in-law, of course you're worried!"
When Ning Yuanwu heard this, he immediately roared in anger.
"Your Majesty, I..."
Li Junchen felt helpless.
He couldn't imagine that His Highness, who usually trusted him so much, would become like this.
"Okay, stop talking and leave."
Ning Yuanwu waved his hand and asked Li Junchen to leave.
Seeing this, Li Junchen had no choice but to shake his head and leave the imperial study.
"Zhang Shijie, what do you think about this?"
Ning Yuanwu turned and looked at General Zhang Shijie.
"Your Majesty, in my opinion, the Ninth Prince deserves his punishment."
"If there is an opportunity, it would be most appropriate to take back the three Anxi counties."
Zhang Shijie said in a deep voice.
"Zhang Shijie, do you know what you are talking about?"
Hearing this, Liu Yongde immediately jumped up and said.
Is this Zhang Shijie crazy? He directly tries to sow discord between His Majesty and the Ninth Prince. He is truly despicable.
The key point is, is His Highness the Ninth Prince so easy to deal with?
Moreover, it is a year of severe drought and we can’t even gather enough military rations.
"Prince of Zhenxi, what do you mean? I am also thinking about His Majesty. Isn't this the best opportunity?"
Zhang Shijie stared at Liu Yongde without fear.
"good very good."
"If you want to take action, then take your 100,000 imperial guards with you. Don't even think about getting your hands on my Longyou Army!"
Hearing this, Liu Yongde said angrily.
"King of Zhenxi, you..."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Shijie pointed at Liu Yongde with a dark face.
"enough!"
Ning Yuanwu shouted angrily when he saw this.
He now felt his head buzzing and a violent aura filling his chest, making him feel very depressed.
These ministers are more stubborn and obstinate than each other, and they are almost driving him crazy!
"Father, are you really going to take action against my ninth brother?"
At this time, Ning Gao asked cautiously.
"Why, you have an opinion too?"
Ning Yuanwu stared at Ning Gao with cold eyes.
"I dare not. I always obey my father."
"As long as the emperor gives the order, I am willing to lead the troops to war!"