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Moreover, these are light cavalry.
Many arrows pierced through one person before...
With his remaining strength, he shot down those behind him.
Even if the arrow hits the warhorse,
Both could penetrate the warhorse.
Seeing how the Divine Arm Crossbow was being used, Zhong Shidao sighed.
"This is the true way to use the Divine Arm Crossbow!"
"Under the continuous firing, the six guards of the Western Xia's defensive perimeter could not get close."
Zhong Shidao had used the Divine Arm Crossbow before.
However, in the past, the Divine Arm Crossbow was only produced in small quantities.
It is simply impossible to use it on such a large scale.
Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "I've brought all the Divine Arm Crossbows from Tokyo."
"That is, these five thousand,"
"But this crossbow really should be used like this,"
"Even when dispersed, their power is still astonishing,"
"But it didn't have that effect."
It turns out that after Ange Ayane sent troops,
Zhong Shidao then received the news.
Although Anae Akina was very careful,
Be careful to conceal your movements.
But this land has been cultivated by farmers for decades.
They wanted to launch a surprise attack on General Zhong with a large army on this land.
Isn't that just a fool's dream?
Upon learning that such a cavalry force was heading north,
Zhong Shidao immediately dispatched a large number of scouts to find out the movements of this cavalry force.
Then all the crossbows were concentrated in the central army.
They were preparing to give the Western Xia cavalry a surprise.
If the Western Xia cavalry launch a surprise attack on the vanguard...
The vanguard will collapse.
Let the Western Xia cavalry attack the central army.
Attack the rear army,
Then the rear army collapsed.
The entire six platoons of the Imperial Guard were wiped out.
Li Qianshun did not want his elite troops to be the vanguard and cannon fodder.
But soldiers have their own dignity.
In their view, elite troops should be at the forefront of battle.
Therefore, the six guards within the imperial perimeter were no longer in service.
More than half of the 10,000 cavalrymen in each unit were also lost.
This is still because the Great Liang lacks cavalry.
The vanguard and rearguard did not have time to stop the cavalry.
So many dead and injured,
The Western Xia troops did not even reach the central army of the Liang Dynasty.
The divine crossbow was incredibly powerful.
Shooting a man kills him; shooting a horse brings it down.
Under continuous firing,
Even cavalry could not get close.
That night, the Liang army set up camp twenty miles away from Deshun Army.
Just as Zhao Yuan was about to go up Liupan Mountain with everyone to take a look,
A group of Western Xia envoys then came to the camp to request an audience.
Ten large boxes were carried into Zhao Yuan's tent.
Although everyone had already guessed some of it,
But when the box was opened...
The glittering jewels still left everyone somewhat mesmerized.
Zhao Yuan remained silent.
Watching the Western Xia envoys perform.
The Western Xia envoy, Kuma Tsaibu, personally opened the box and bowed, saying,
"This is a small token of my king's appreciation,"
"We hope Your Majesty will allow our country to submit to the Liang Dynasty."
Chapter 1852 Peace Negotiations
Zhao Yuan said, "When you send out troops,"
"They probably won't bring these things, right?"
Everyone realized what was happening.
Lu Zhishen kicked the box and cursed.
“The treacherous dogs of Western Xia are taking our people’s things to beg for mercy.”
Kumazai buried the cloth and said hurriedly,
"If Your Majesty agrees,"
"Our country is willing to return all the cities occupied during this military expedition."
Zhao Yuan shook his head and said, "These things originally belonged to us."
"Even if you don't return it, I can still get it back."
Kumazai buried the cloth and said hurriedly,
"I know that new firearms have been developed in Daliang,"
"It could even blow up the city walls,"
"But these firearms probably won't be very useful in open field battles."
"There are still 90,000 of our troops outside Deshun Army City,"
"There are 200,000 troops on Huanqing Road,"
"If Your Majesty wishes to continue the war,"
"Even if we win, I'm afraid we'll have to pay a heavy price."
Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "Then you can give it a try."
Wu Song glared fiercely at the Western Xia envoy and said,
"Anyone who dares to extend their claws towards us Han people should have their claws cut off."
"Anyone who sticks their head out will have their head chopped off."
"Now that the Emperor of Western Xia has arrived,"
"Then let him stay."
Li Ying laughed and said, "I've heard that people from the grasslands all know how to dance."
"Presumably, the king dances better."
"Back then, Emperor Taizong of Tang forced many rulers to dance."
"That's how he got the title of Heavenly Khan."
"We can also catch some to take back,"
"To make the emperor no less than Emperor Taizong of Tang."
Kuma Tsunematsu heard Li Ying's mocking words.
His face turned ashen as he said,
"I've also heard that the Liao emperor wanted Wanyan Aguda to dance,"
"That's how they forced Wanyan Aguda to rebel,"
"Now half of the Liao Kingdom is gone."
Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "That's because Yelü Yanxi is incompetent."
"Perhaps in a few years Wanyan Aguda will be dancing in Tokyo."
Zhong Shidao looked at the once arrogant and domineering Western Xia envoys.
Now, however, he is being teased and ridiculed at will by the Liang dynasty.
I felt a great sense of joy.
Kuma Tsunema said, "Wang Qing and Tian Hu are also within the Central Plains."
"I've heard there's a Song Kingdom in Jiangnan,"
"Even if the Great Liang were to wipe out all the other kingdoms,"
"We'll have to wait until after we unify the Central Plains."
"I have also heard that Your Majesty is fighting against foreign invaders,"
"We'd rather let Tian Hu and Wang Qing become powerful,"
"They all had to withdraw their troops to resist the invading Liao and Western Xia."
"Therefore, our king wishes to negotiate peace with Your Majesty,"
"Our country is returning the state capitals it occupied this time,"
"Your Majesty only needs to guarantee that you will not invade our country in the future."
"In this way, Your Majesty can also return with your troops to unify the Central Plains,"
"Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"
Zhao Yuan scoffed, "The Liao Kingdom should withdraw its troops."
"What promises did they receive?"
Kuma Tsunemi bowed and said, "It is precisely because Your Majesty does not make promises lightly,"
"Our king desires Your Majesty's promise,"
"Although our country is located in a remote area,"
"But we also know that the heroes of Liangshan keep their word."
"We invaded the Central Plains because the northwest is bitterly cold,"
"There is not enough arable land,"