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Chapter 292
The fact that Yan Tianyu, who stood at the top of Xia State, chose to give up two states to defend Zhongzhou shows how serious the situation has become.
The court was naturally unwilling to give up so much territory, but now the court’s military strength is insufficient, and it is difficult to divide the troops for garrison.
If the court continues to fight with Long Tian and loses its manpower, it will be even more disadvantageous for the court.
Yan Tianyu’s suggestion was agreed by most people, mainly because Long Tian has opened up too many battlefields at this moment, which has involved most of Long Tian’s troops. If he gives in at this time, Long Tian may not necessarily press forward step by step.
Another thing is the situation in the south. Long Tian clearly wants to intervene, not only to resist Jingguo, but also to covet the territory of the King of Zhennan. At this time, watching the fire from the other side seems to be a good choice.
After all, Jingguo and the King of Zhennan are not easy to mess with.
"Your Highness, the Prime Minister's suggestion is feasible. We will give in first, then stabilize ourselves, develop slowly, and then plan for other talents."
Grand Master Lin Jinnan also agreed with Yan Tianyu's idea.
As long as Long Tian starts a war, Jingguo will definitely continue to invest troops. The war between the two may not end in a short time, which gives the court a temporary respite.
"But in this case, it will not be so easy for me to take back the central region."
The prince was very unwilling. It was easy to give up, and the army could retreat with an order, but if he wanted to take it back, he would have to pay countless prices, and no one dared to say what the result would be.
The court has fallen into such a situation now, and he is really frustrated as the prince.
"Your Highness, the most urgent task is to preserve strength. If the strength does not exist, no matter how many ideas you have, you can't do anything."
Yan Tianyu understands the prince's mood, but the reality is that the court has no capital to waste. If it defends Zhongzhou, the court still has enough troops, and with the cooperation of the major families, there is still a possibility of success.
Even if it is defeated in the end, at least it can hold on for a while longer, but Yan Tianyu can't say this, it is too demoralizing.
"Your Highness, the direction of the three battlefields in Liang, Jin, and Jing is unclear. Long Tian may not win. Even if Long Tian wins in the end, it will be a miserable victory, which is the most favorable situation for us."
"Temporary forbearance is for better development. Pursuing temporary victory or defeat may put us in an irretrievable situation."
Helplessly, Yan Tianyu and Lin Jinnan could only keep persuading, hoping that the prince could clearly recognize the reality.
"Okay, order King Kangping to withdraw, the court army to evacuate Huaizhou and Linzhou at the same time, and invite King Xing to come to Zhongzhou."
After the analysis and persuasion of several important officials, the prince finally agreed to their suggestion, gave up Linzhou and Huaizhou, and handed them over to Long Tian.
"Prime Minister, can the whereabouts of the jade seal be found?"
Ascending the throne has always been the obsession of the prince. Now as the prince in power, it is still a step away.
"Your Highness, there is no news yet. This matter is extremely strange. I have searched all over Kyoto, but I have not found any clues."
The prince ascended the throne and became the legitimate emperor of Xia State. Many things were legitimate, but without the jade seal, the most critical item was missing. This step was a natural barrier.
"Keep looking. The prime minister can deal with all related suspicious personnel at will. We must find the whereabouts of the jade seal."
The prince was very urgent, but there was no other way. Making another jade seal or forcibly ascending the throne without the jade seal would not work.
Not to mention that Bai Xin did not agree, even these ministers would not agree.
Even though Xia State has reached a critical moment, the obsession in these people's hearts is still not so easy to change.
The royal family was scared again, and withdrew the army and did not dare to confront the northern border. The northern border took the opportunity to send troops directly. It would not take long for the northern border to occupy Linzhou and Huaizhou.
However, in Linzhou, although the crown prince and King Xing chose to retreat and leave the battlefield to Long Tian, Xiao Jingyi could not retreat.
Xiao Jingyi only had one Xiguan City and some cities in Linzhou. This was Xiao Jingyi's last foundation. He had no way to go and could only resist the offensive of the northern border.
Xue Rengui sent a large army to take over the territory of the crown prince and King Xing, and Wang Jian led the army directly to Xiao Jingyi.
At this moment, Xiao Jingyi was as restless as an ant on a hot pot.
Xiao Jingyi also had detailed intelligence on a series of actions in the northern border. He knew very well that the probability of defeat in a direct confrontation with the Zhenbei Army was extremely high. Even if it was temporarily blocked, the losses would be unbearable.
Moreover, the northern border could send troops to support at any time. Even if the troops in several major battlefields were not used, the northern border could also draw troops to support, but he, Xiao Jingyi, had no reserve forces.
In this battle, no matter how you look at it, he, Xiao Jingyi, seems to have no future.
"My Lord, the Crown Prince is withdrawing his troops, the Northern Border is advancing, and the decisive battle will take place soon., given the situation of our army, I am afraid it will be difficult to stop the Zhenbei Army. "
"I suggest that our army either withdraw to Xiguan City. With our countless years of operation, Xiguan City is impregnable, and the Zhenbei Army will not be able to take it so easily. We can wait for the situation to change."
"Besides that, our army has only one way to go, to Shunzhou, to help Jingguo open up the situation as soon as possible, and with the help of Jingguo, there is still a chance to make a comeback. "
In response to the current situation, some people began to make plans.
Xiao Jingyi remained silent. None of these were good solutions.
If he returned to Xiguan City, he would be completely trapped. Even if he could hold on, how long could he hold on? With the material reserves of Xiguan City, it would be difficult to support it for too long.
Besides, Xiao Jingyi was also afraid of the combat effectiveness of the Zhenbei Army. Once they were given the opportunity to besiege the city, the Zhenbei Army could play at will. All kinds of tactics could be used on him, and Xiguan City might not be able to stop it.
Then he would really become a lamb to be slaughtered, without any initiative.
But if he went to Shunzhou, there would be no turning back.
With the character of the people of Jingguo, even if Even if Xiao Jingyi helped them to open up the situation, these people would not help him.
They were a group of wolves who ate people without leaving any bones. They had no humanity at all. How could they help him?
If Xiao Jingyi was still useful, they might still help him. If he was not useful, Jingguo would not let him go without anyone else's help.
Then there was the fate of surrendering to the enemy. How could Xiao Jingyi not know it?
Being ruined and dying without a complete body were both good endings.
Therefore, Xiao Jingyi could cooperate with Jingguo, but he would never surrender to Jingguo. Xiao Jingyi thought very clearly about this.
"Order people to go to Chu. If there is no turnaround, I will fight with Long Tian."
At this moment, Xiao Jingyi could only think of Chu. Although Chu was also an enemy country, it was better than Jingguo. Xiao Jingyi could still accept it in his heart.
It was just that Chu's attitude was unclear and it seemed that it did not want to get involved in Xia's affairs, which made Xiao Jingyi unsure in his heart.
He could only prepare for war at the same time.