Chapter 43: An empire rising from the flames!

South Asia, Khmer Empire,

The torrential rain did not stop the army on the main road from advancing.

Fluttering in the wind, the Black Dragon Flag symbolizing royal power conveyed a heavy sense of oppression.

At this time, the general in armor was looking at the plain ahead with a calm face.

"General, the Khmer have already built a defense line ahead, and another 3,000 elephant troops have joined the battle!"

Dismounting, the scout spoke with a face full of seriousness.

"Do the Khmer think their elephants can stop the advance of the Pingnan Army?"

With a look of disdain on his face, Wang Ping drew the long sword from his waist and said: "Form up!"

"Whoosh!"

The great army behind him quickly began to act, and the auxiliary troops rushed forward to build a phalanx.

Rushing out from both sides in the rear, the cavalry also wore armor and stared ahead.

In just a short moment, 30,000 Pingnan troops were ready to attack.

"Clatter, clatter, clatter!"

The sound of hooves rang out.

When the Khmer came flying with flags not far away, the envoy of the other party roared: "Dali people, withdraw from Khmer, otherwise we will fight to the death here!"

"Khmer has been a part of my Dali since ancient times; now we are taking back the ruling power under our governance. This is following the mandate of heaven; if you do not surrender, you will surely bleed here!"

Riding forward, a Dali envoy roared.

And after hearing the roar from the front, the deputy general beside him looked at Wang Ping and said: "General, since when was Khmer a part of our Dali?"

"How would I know? Anyway, that’s what the Master said!"

Turning his head, Wang Ping also looked at the deputy general with a guilty face.

Because the Khmer state was founded 600 years ago!

At that time, let alone them, even the Duan family of Dali didn't know where they were playing with mud!

"Damn it, what nonsense are you talking about? I have never seen such a shameless person!"

Looking at the Dali envoy in disbelief, the Khmer envoy was already cursing.

"You actually dare to ask about my mother?"

Looking at the Khmer envoy with anger, the Dali envoy didn't hold back at all, drawing the long saber from his waist and rushing up.

"Whoosh!"

Blood splashed on the muddy ground, and the Khmer envoy fell to the ground in disbelief, as if he really wanted to tell him that envoys shouldn't be beheaded during war!

Dali envoy: You are an envoy, am I not?

Khmer envoy: Damn it!

Staring at this scene in a daze, Wang Ping and the Khmer generals were both dumbfounded.

Because weren't these two "negotiating"? How did they start using blades directly after talking!

However, seeing that his side didn't suffer a loss, Wang Ping turned around and roared: "Divine Arm Crossbow!"

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"

Raising the half-man-high Divine Arm Crossbows, the archers also pulled the triggers quite cooperatively.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

The war drums sounded, and a rain of arrows fell toward the distance.

Just as the Khmer hadn't had time to react, they had already been washed over by the rain of arrows from the sky.

Watching Wang Ping, who didn't talk about martial virtue, the Khmer also roared.

Just as the war elephants were rushing forward crazily, Wang Ping turned around and roared: "Catapult!"

"Click, click, click!"

Inside the central army, small catapults were pushed out one after another.

And these catapults were the secret weapons used to conquer Khmer.

Because they weren't using giant stones at all, but bags of explosives!

Lighting the fuses soaked in tung oil, the explosive bags in the catapults rushed past the front line.

And just as the elephants were roaring and rushing up, they saw the explosive bags under their feet.

The surrounding elephant-guarding warriors were a bit strange, wondering why the Dali people would throw this stuff over, but in the next second, everyone broke down.

"Boom!"

Under the violent explosion, a war elephant was instantly sent flying, then slammed heavily into the ground.

Watching the blood rain filling the sky, the elephant-guarding warriors were even more terrified.

"Stupid barbarians!"

With a smile of disdain on his face, Wang Ping raised the long sword in his hand and said: "Divine Arm Crossbow!"

"Fire!"

Just as Wang Ping’s words fell, the flag bearer behind him immediately waved forward.

"Whoosh!"

When the rain of arrows covered the front again, mixed with the roar of explosives, the war elephants were completely broken.

And even if a few war elephants rushed to the front line, they would be scared by the auxiliary troops raising their long spears and wouldn't dare to advance.

"Flank cavalry, attack!"

Commanding the deputy general beside him, Wang Ping roared ferociously.

"Attack, attack!"

Just as Wang Ping’s words fell, the cavalry rushed up quickly.

Watching the war elephants that the Khmer were proud of being damaged and exhausted within a quarter of an hour, the Khmer general was completely dumbfounded.

Because they relied on war elephants to maintain the Khmer Empire!

But now that the war elephant legion had been destroyed, what should they do next?

Should they count on a group of soldiers without armor to fight to the death with the Dali people who had sturdy armor and sharp blades?

Two months later,

Angkor, the seat of Khmer rule,

The "God King," who was revered by the people, was now walking down the throne step by step.

Looking at the monks on both sides, Wang Ping’s eyes revealed a ferocious look.

Because early on when attacking Khmer, the Master told him that even if half the people were slaughtered, these monks who didn't engage in labor must be incorporated into the empire’s slaves.

Bianliang, Kaifeng Government,

Heavenly Realm,

In front of a map, Zhang Cheng was using red ink to burn the territory of the Khmer Empire like flames.

And Champa, below Khmer, had already become his property half a month ago.

"Cousin, Wang Ping sent word, Khmer has been taken!"

Walking quickly into the office, Situ Yaozu spoke with excitement.

"I heard the Khmer elephant-guarding warriors are very good at fighting? Is it true!"

Looking at Situ Yaozu with curiosity, Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes.

"Being good at fighting is useless; with such heavy armor, can their knees not be shattered?"

Hearing Zhang Cheng’s words, Situ Yaozu couldn't help but sneer.

"What you said is also true, hahahaha!"

Looking at Situ Yaozu, Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes and said: "Find some elephant-guarding warriors and send them over!"

"Cousin, what do you want them for?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with curiosity, Situ Yaozu asked.

"Don't you think this kind of martial art that sees blood with every punch is more suitable for performance?"

Turning his head to look at Situ Yaozu, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

Why was the Great Qin Empire so brave? Because the old Qin people knew that the military merit system could allow them to obtain everything.

And now, Zhang Cheng also wanted the Song people to know that being able to fight could also lead to success!

Changing the atmosphere wasn't something that could be done in a day or two, but Zhang Cheng could set up a "Colosseum" first!

"If this is taken as gambling, it’s also a good choice!"

After hearing Zhang Cheng’s explanation, Situ Yaozu also laughed.

Because compared to the current pitch-pot shooting and polo, Cousin’s concept was clearly more blood-boiling!

"But what about those civil officials?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with curiosity, Situ Yaozu asked again.

"Don't worry, no one will offend their own interests!"

Looking at Situ Yaozu beside him, Zhang Cheng naturally understood what he wanted to say.

Changing the style of the country naturally couldn't be done by force, otherwise he would have to face the opposition of "everyone" in the court like Fan Zhongyan!

"By the way, Cousin, the Liao envoy is here, planning to discuss this year’s tribute!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Situ Yaozu’s words made him fall silent instantly.

Because this tribute matter was simply a humiliation, a great humiliation!