Traveling through the emperor, overthrowing the empress dowager at the beginning

Ten days later.

Ye Chen led 20,000 civilians to the banks of the Wei River.

At this time, the Wei River is not rushing, but it should not be underestimated. The amount of water is not small. People used to be able to wade through it, but now they need to be very careful when wading through it.

Under Ye Chen's command, the laborers waved their tools and began digging hard by the river.

With their efforts, the soil was constantly turned over, raising clouds of dust.

The excavated soil was piled aside in an orderly manner.

A big pit soon appeared.

The laborers began to busily fill the sandbags again.

In the process of piling up sandbags, the laborers had a clear division of labor.

Some people were responsible for carrying the sandbags, while others carefully arranged them to ensure that they could effectively block the river water.

Under the cover of night, the banks of the Wei River were brightly lit, and the figures of the laborers were busy working. They were sweating profusely, but they did not slack off at all.

Ye Chen stood quietly by, his cold eyes fixed on the flowing river and the sandbags that were gradually piling up in the river.

He exudes a sense of oppression that makes people dare not slack off even a little.

His conversation with Han Cheng and others had already revealed his identity.

When the laborers learned that the emperor was coming in person, their morale at work was particularly high.

With Ye Chen's ambition, the project progressed at an astonishing speed.

The piled up sandbags were like a solid fortress, quickly built in the river.

Those children from poor families also worked with the laborers, and Han Cheng carried sandbags back and forth and rushed to the front.

Shen Qiu came to Ye Chen's side, looked at the chaotic scene in front of him, and said with some worry: "Your Majesty, the scene here is really chaotic, do you want to hide?"

Hearing this, Ye Chen stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the busy laborers with a firm gaze, and said, "No need."

He narrowed his eyes slightly, his mind churning with thoughts.

He knew very well that these civilians might become militia in the future, and this was the critical moment to establish his authority.

He wanted to make sure these civilians knew clearly who they were working for.

Who is trying to help them resist those bandits and the joint forces of the two states?

If he hid at this time, it might make the people suspicious and think that he was a timid emperor who was unable to take on important responsibilities.

Only by standing here in person and facing this chaotic scene can he let the civilians feel his determination and courage.

Ye Chen also knew that some things had to be done personally to achieve the best results.

Throughout history, those who have accomplished great things have always been ahead of the curve!

Only in this way, when these civilians are needed to serve as militia in the future, they will be able to charge into battle for him without hesitation!

The big pit has been dug and sandbags have been piled up.

At Ye Chen's command, the river embankment was dug up.

The river water was originally blocked by sandbags, and the water level kept rising. After a gap was dug in the riverbank, the water seemed to have found an outlet, and it quickly gathered in the pit, and then spread out, rushing down the low slope.

At this time, Shen Qiu frowned slightly and asked Ye Chen with some confusion.

"Your Majesty, will this really force the armies of Yanzhou and Bingzhou to retreat? The Di Gui can no longer hold out for a few more days. Victory is in sight. Will the governors of the two provinces withdraw?"

Hearing this, Ye Chen raised his chin slightly, his eyes revealing immense confidence.

"Qiu'er, they will withdraw because the coalition forces of these two states are not of the same mind."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiu frowned, his worry still undiminished: "Your Majesty, I am still uneasy. What if they don't withdraw?"

Hearing this, Ye Chen's eyes flashed with sharpness, and he said in a steady tone: "Qiu'er, don't say too much, I know what's going on!"

Hearing this, Shen Qiu's originally uneasy mood gradually calmed down.

She stood side by side with Ye Chen, staring silently at the rushing river water, sweeping towards the distance.

The river water rushed out from the dug river bank like a wild horse.

The rapids rolled, the waves splashed, and there was a deafening roar.

The river roared forward, and the white waves sparkled silver in the moonlight, as if a giant dragon was dancing on the earth.

Such a wonderful sight.

Ye Chen couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth.

all the best.

He is confident of winning this battle!

And then, he just had to wait.

Within these ten days

The battlefield was filled with smoke and dust, and the shouts of killing were deafening.

Ding Wen and Chen Jian led an army of more than 100,000, and followed Di Gui's army of tens of thousands like a steel torrent.

Every battlefield on both sides was a tragic scene, with smoke and blood intertwined.

The tattered battle flag fluttered in the wind, corpses lay scattered all over the place, and blood dyed the ground red.

Di Gui led his army to retreat again and again, but each time he was able to stop at the critical moment.

They were like cunning foxes, constantly dealing with Ding Wen and Chen Jian's army.

But even so, after ten days, it has reached its limit.

Ding Wen and Chen Jian also keenly noticed that the Di Gui army's strength had weakened a lot today.

After the battle, the Digui army retreated in disarray, the neat formations became loose, and the command was no longer as efficient as before.

These are all signs of low morale.

Ding Wen and Chen Jian both understood that the time to completely defeat the Di Gui army was approaching.

In the makeshift tent.

Ding Wen, Chen Jian, Kou Yu, and Sima De held their final meeting.

Ding Wen spoke first, saying, "Chen Jian, in this battle, you should lead the infantry first. The Di Gui army is now weak. As long as your infantry fight hard, they will be able to defeat the Di Gui in one fell swoop."

"Sima Taishou's army has suffered heavy losses in these days of fierce fighting, so it's your turn to lead the charge."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jian frowned and retorted, "Ding Wen, you're wrong. You should lead the cavalry. The power of a cavalry charge is far superior to that of infantry. My infantry also suffered losses in the previous battle. If we send the infantry ahead now, they will definitely be inferior to the cavalry!"

Hearing this, Ding Wen's face darkened and he said, "Chen Jian, don't shirk responsibility. The infantry in the front can stabilize the line and create conditions for the cavalry charge."

Chen Jian refused to back down. "Ding Wen, you're forcing us. The mobility of the cavalry is the key to defeating the enemy. If we let the infantry attack first, by the time the cavalry strikes, the opportunity will have been lost."

The two of them insisted on their own opinions and neither of them gave in.

Sima De looked at Ding Wen and Chen Jian who were arguing with a worried look on his face, not knowing how to persuade them.

Kou Yu was very calm. At this point in the battle, no matter which of the two governors led the troops first, his goal would be achieved.

At this moment, a messenger suddenly walked into the tent quickly.

The messenger looked hurried, and his footsteps made a slight sound in the wind.

Everyone's eyes were instantly focused on him.

The messenger came to Ding Wen and respectfully presented him with a bamboo slip.

"General, urgent news from the rear!"

Hearing this, Ding Wen frowned and reached out to take the bamboo slips.

After reading the bamboo slips, Ding Wen's face changed drastically.

"It's bad! The camp behind our army has been destroyed by the flood!"

"All the food and supplies are gone!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jian, Sima De, and Kou Yu all widened their eyes.

There was a sudden silence in the commander's tent.