Whale Falls and Becomes a God

Chapter 117: Marquis of Nanyang

"..."

Everyone was silent, and some people hesitated to speak.

Listening to Shen Faxing's words, I knew he was also guilty. Although he did not agree to break out immediately, he did not have the confidence to hold on to the end and wanted to find a way out!

Jiang Yuanchao's face flushed red and white, and he offered another warning, risking his life: "My Lord, be wise! Now is our best chance to break out! As long as we have the green mountains, we will never be short of firewood. Once the three enemy forces arrive together, our army will be trapped and have no way out!"

"Alarmist!"

Yin Qian was angry and disdainful again, and then thought for a moment and continued:

"Don't believe all rumors! According to intelligence, the Fengming Army and the Jianghuai Army have only ceased hostilities, and there are no hostile actions. They also... don't necessarily want to break the promise and retaliate. Now that we are taking the initiative to attack, are we trying to confirm the rumors and be the first to break the promise?"

"You old thief! You are trying to harm our lord and our army!"

Jiang Yuanchao was furious and cursed. He glared at him and asked, "We already agreed to rush to our aid and form an alliance. Isn't it a breach of contract to stop the war so hastily? Do we have to wait until they are at the gates and attack our army? Will everything be over then, and our army will just sit there and wait for death?"

"You... a rotten scholar!"

Yin Qian glared and spat, then calmed down and sighed, "The situation is like this, we should choose the best option! If we abandon Hailing's advantage and leave the city, which side can our army easily deal with? That would be tantamount to seeking death. Who is trying to harm our lord and our army?"

Shen Faxing rubbed his temples with a gloomy face, and felt his head buzzing and in a mess!
Seeing the two people scolding each other, everyone looked at each other in confusion, unable to figure out who was right and finding it difficult to refute.

"Perhaps... Prince Fengming and the Jianghuai Governor simply wish to sit back and watch our army and the Sui army suffer heavy losses, so they can reap the benefits."

Sikong (self-appointed) Sun Shihan hesitated, then interrupted to remind him, "Our army previously swept through the counties south of the Yangtze River, and the military and civilian lives have developed rapidly. It's impossible for the two kings not to be wary! They might take the opportunity to weaken our army, rather than collude with the Sui army."

Yin Qian's eyes lit up, and she looked at Jiang Yuanchao with considerable pride, saying repeatedly, "What Sikong said makes sense. I always say that rumors should not be trusted! Unless Empress Xiao and the Sui Dynasty officially recognize Prince Fengming and the Jianghuai Governor, how can the soldiers and the bandits unite? Aren't you afraid of the public outcry?"

"Is there any difference? Isn't it still isolating our army?"

Jiang Yuanchao shook his head bitterly and asked, then sarcastically asked, "Or do you think that after our army is defeated, the Fengming Army and the Jianghuai Army will come to our aid? Will they take the opportunity to murder our lord or annex our remaining troops?"

"..." Yin Qian, Sun Shihan and others' expressions changed and they were speechless.

Yin Qian gritted her teeth and argued, "That's better than giving up Hailing's advantage and trying to break out and die... Isn't that just playing to one's weaknesses and avoiding one's strengths, putting oneself in danger? Besides... the Sui army may not be able to defeat our army or capture our city alone!"

"You...you guys...ah..."

Jiang Yuanchao glared at Yin Qian, then looked at everyone, including Shen Faxing, who avoided his gaze. He couldn't help but sigh, his spirit was depressed, and he seemed to have aged a lot in an instant!

...Northeast of Hailing City, Tianmu Mountains in Jiangyan County.

This world is a world of cultivating immortals. The population is a hundred times that of the Sui Dynasty in Xiao Ying's previous life, and the mountainous geography is naturally much larger.

Although Jiangyan borders Hailing, it is thousands of miles from the Tianmu Mountains to Hailing City, and it takes about ten days to march there.

The Tianmu Mountain Range is famous for the Tianmu Mountain Ruins and the Tianmu Ancient City, which is said to date back to the ancient Western Zhou Dynasty.

The Fengming Army, which was originally on a rapid march, now stopped in the ancient city of Tianmu. Fengming King Li Zitong held a secret letter with the Tianmo Sect logo printed on it, and read it countless times with a gloomy expression.

Liao Changxiong, the Fengming Army's general and Li Zitong's confidant, frowned and asked in confusion, "Lord! Are we really going to halt our operations for three to five days and watch Hailing City fall and the Shangliang Army be annihilated?"

Li Zixiong, with his broad features, dignified appearance and long beard, had a gentle and honest temperament, and at first glance he looked like a kind and righteous "honest man". He raised the letter in his hand, shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Alas... I am not willing to do so! I must repay the favor of the Heavenly Demon Sect and the previous assistance!"

The "rumors" widely spread by the Sui army turned out to be a blessing in disguise and were indeed correct.

Li Zitong, who seems to be honest, righteous, generous and kind, is indeed a disciple of the Demon Sect. However, he has superb means, is kind and charitable, generous and kind to others, and is more righteous than the righteous!

Of course, people have different minds and different natures. We can't say that all the people in the Demon Sect are heartless, cruel and ruthless!
"..." Liao Changxiong hesitated to speak. As a confidant, he knew some of the inside story, and he was even more aware of Li Zitong's reluctance and helplessness.

Otherwise, Li Zitong would not have read the secret letter countless times, with a grim expression every time!
However, Li Zitong stopped the army on the grounds of owing a favor to the Demon Sect and the Demon Queen, and appeased the Fengming Army and the generals. This was difficult to refute and could be barely accepted.

"That being said! Hailing City is located at the intersection of the Yangtze River and the Huai River. It is an ancient cultural city that is a must-fight for military strategists. Its heritage can be traced back to ancient times. It is also the gateway to the south of the Yangtze River. We must seize it and we must not give it up!"

A young man with a face like purple jade, handsome as an immortal but also extraordinary heroic spirit, frowned and interjected, saying that it was the cousin who had just defected to Li Zitong not long ago... Wu Yunzhao!

At this time, Wu Yunzhao's reputation was no less than that of the rebel king Fengming Li Zitong. As the son of Wu Jianzhang, the ninth king of the Sui Dynasty, he was granted the title of Marquis of Nanyang and was in charge of defending Nanyang. He was very popular. Because his father was framed by treacherous officials and convicted, he was enraged and rebelled against the Sui Dynasty at Nanyang Pass, becoming known as the Marquis of Nanyang.

Wu Yunzhao was born with supernatural powers and was the best in the world in martial arts. During the uprising, he defeated Han Qinhu, a famous general who was as famous as his father and had served in many dynasties, and defeated top generals Shang Shi and his apprentice. He used spears and swords to kill dozens of Sui army generals. He was invincible and feared by the world.

Unfortunately, he was unlucky enough to meet Yuwen Chengdu and was defeated and fled. The Nanyang uprising army was destroyed. He then went to his cousin... Fengming King Li Zitong!
On his way to the Sui Dynasty, Wu Yunzhao encountered his sworn brother, the Purple-Faced Heavenly King Xiong Kuohai, and his cousin, Wu Tianxi, the Invincible Hun Tian (Double-Boring Invincible). Thus emerged the legendary Yunxihai duo. However, each had his own legacy, currently merely a bandit. Wu Yunzhao, harboring great ambitions, a deep vengeance, and optimistic about King Fengming's rebellion against the Sui Dynasty, fled on his own!
Today, Wu Yunzhao is recognized by the world as the "second best general in the world" after Tianbao general Yuwen Chengdu. He is also the number one general under the throne of King Fengming and the pillar of the Fengming Army. Although the Nanyang Army was destroyed, the name of Nanyang Marquis is still there and even more powerful.

In the historical records of the Sui and Tang dynasties in Xiao Ying's previous life, Wu Yunzhao was recognized as the fifth best hero in the world, and his fighting ability was evident. However, other peerless warriors had not yet risen and become famous.

"How could this king not know this! But... a drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring! I must give my benefactor, the Demon Queen, my face... No problem, at worst... we can turn and attack the Shangliang Army. In just three to five days, I don't think the Sui Army will be able to capture Hailing City. Our army will just sit back and reap the benefits!"

Li Zitong's face was full of sincerity. He shook his head and sighed righteously. After a pause, he looked towards the south with a gleam in his eyes and said loudly:

"Not only Hailing City, but also Xiandu... and even Jiangnan will belong to us sooner or later!"

(End of this chapter)