"

The scholar in the green robe was originally a Qi Refining cultivator, but he was later crippled and could no longer condense his magical power.

“Actually, you don’t need to be so cautious. Even if the people from the Rising Cloud Sect really attack, we will be there to hold them off.”

Qian Qiren said, "Alright, come with me. They want to discuss military matters with you."

The main hall of the Prince's Mansion has long been transformed into the central military tent, complete with sand tables, maps, and other equipment.

Prince Cao Huan of Jin, Prince Cao Zhi of Yan, former Minister of War Ming Qingfeng, former Deputy Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard Changsun Xusheng, and other officials from the Jin lineage gathered here.

"The Northern Liang army has been dispatched."

Holding the intelligence report, Changsun Xusheng hurriedly entered the hall: "A month ago, Chen Sanshi led an army of 150,000 to Qilin Mountain, and personally led the vanguard to attack Chunqiu Prefecture!"

"Good, they've finally sent out troops."

Minister of War Ming Qingfeng was speaking when he suddenly realized something: "150,000 troops, all to attack Chunqiu Prefecture?"

A more reasonable tactic.

They should leave 30,000 to 40,000 troops to block the Qilin Mountain plank road, then send out troops to attack Yunzhou. After defeating the Qing army in Yunzhou, they should move south to the east of Chunqiu Prefecture and gradually take control.

Such tactics are steady and methodical, and while they may not produce miraculous results, they are still much faster than directly attacking Chunqiu Prefecture.

"how?"

The Prince of Jin walked to the sand table: "General Chen, with such arrangements, is it possible that we will fail to enter the pass?"

"It will take at least two years to open up the Spring and Autumn Prefecture!"

Ming Qingfeng informed him: "During this period, there is also a high possibility of being ambushed by the Qing army, and the entire army could be wiped out. Moreover, what we lack most right now is time."

time.

They were standing on the side of Chang'an, the capital.

Prince Jin and others, carrying a fake abdication edict, claimed to be the rightful heir to the throne and to be ordained by Heaven. This is why more and more people came to join them. However, all of this could only be done because Emperor Longqing did not show his face and handed over the government to Prince Qin and the Yan faction.

Once Emperor Longqing emerges from seclusion, the rumors they spread will be dispelled, and they may even face the emperor's personal expedition. After establishing his foundation, with the blessing of treasures, no one in Dongsheng Shenzhou will be able to escape his grasp.

General Fang!

Upon seeing the scholar in the blue robe approach, Ming Qingfeng quickly went up to him and asked, "You know General Chen best. Please help me figure out what his intentions are. Is there anything we can do to help?"

This is one time, and that is another.

There are no permanent enemies.

In the current situation, Northern Liang is their only ally they can rely on.

"..."

Fang Qingyun stared at the sand table for a long time before giving his answer: "He's risking his life."

"So, General Fang isn't entirely confident either?"

The King of Jin was filled with sorrow.

"We have mobilized 40,000 troops and assembled them on the border of our Yulu Prefecture."

Fang Qingyun simply said, "If anything happens in Beiliang, try to go north to provide support."

Ming Qingfeng and the others immediately did as instructed.

The Prince of Jin grew increasingly uneasy. After arranging the military affairs, he went behind the screen and found Prince Cao Zhi of Yan, who was eating hot pot: "Twelfth Brother, how can you still be in the mood for eating and drinking? Did you invite the high-level immortal master you mentioned last time?"

"Still waiting for a letter."

While eating, Cao Zhi said, "Inviting people is no problem, but the problem is how to get high-level cultivators to enter our Eastern Continent despite the seal's suppression. We'll have to wait, it might not be in time."

"So, we still have to rely on General Chen."

The Prince of Jin looked worried.

If Beiliang falls, they too will find themselves in dire straits.

……

Spring and Autumn Mansion.

Sixty days have passed since the last brief clash with the Northern Liang army.

period.

The Northern Liang army merely stationed its troops at Qilin Mountain and did not launch any further attacks.

It would indeed take a long time for an army of over 100,000 men, horses, weapons, and provisions to cross the narrow plank road, but normally seventy days should be enough. It's just unclear why the siege hasn't started yet.

With his hands behind his back, Prince Cao Rong of Zhennan asked without turning his head after hearing the approaching footsteps behind him, "What's the situation?"

"Your Highness," the scout said, clasping his hands in a fist salute, "the Northern Liang army is still stationed in place, and troops and supplies are still being transported continuously along the plank road."

"It's not over yet?"

Prince Cao Rong of Zhennan frowned.

"It's better than..."

Ling Yun, who had been wasting his days and nights here, was also getting anxious: "Give me a force to go and test the waters?"

"Absolutely not!"

Dao Xuan Sanren advised, "This man is extremely cunning. He is very likely deliberately remaining motionless, using his more than 100,000 troops to set up an ambush in advance, just waiting for us to come out of the city and die. Since they want to wear us down, then let them wear us down."

"Time is on our side."

"Secondly, I will have more time to make the battle flags."

"..."

Prince Cao Rong of Zhennan remained silent.

He certainly knew that time was on his side.

But the more this is the case, the stranger it seems. Chen Sanshi would never be so stupid as to wait here to die. What is he planning to do?

"Someone is coming."

Cao Rong ordered, "Gather intelligence again, including the movements of the armies of Yan, Liang, You, Yunzhou, and Qing. I need to know what everyone is doing."

Seven days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Qilin Mountain remained deathly silent.

The silence was broken by a loud shout.

"Your Highness!"

"Yunzhou! The Northern Liang army is in Yunzhou!"

"Thirty days ago, more than 100,000 Northern Liang troops had already started fighting in Yunzhou and Dongqing!"

"..."

"Nonsense!"

Li He rebuked, "Isn't the Northern Liang army right in front of us? How did they disappear to Yunzhou in the blink of an eye?"

"Yes."

Ling Yun was also astonished: "We fought against Chen Sanshi not long ago."

"Li He!"

Cao Rong had no choice but to instruct, "Lead a few cultivators to approach the enemy camp by air. While ensuring your own survival, be sure to find out the truth!"

"It should have been done long ago!"

Li He immediately led the two cultivators away.

Just half an hour later.

He returned in a rage: "Oh no, it's empty! The Northern Liang army's camp is empty, there's not a single person there! Not only is the camp empty, but they've also destroyed the plank road on Qilin Mountain themselves."

"them……

"The entire army has been mobilized to attack Yunzhou!"

Hear this.

Everyone's pupils dilated violently.

If.

The space in front is empty.

So what are they all standing guard here for?!

But Chen Sanshi clearly did appear.

Scouts could also see that supplies were being transported along the plank road day and night!

"It's a decoy."

Cao Rong realized, "He never intended to launch a full-scale attack on Chunqiu Prefecture. Everything before was just to mislead us. His real target is Yunzhou."

He had felt something was off for a while, and sure enough, there was something fishy going on!

“You mortals, you scheme and fight all day long.”

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