Transmigration begins with archery training

In a short period of time, they really couldn't procure enough food and supplies.

White robe...

Absolutely vicious!

"Let's transfer grain from Mangshan Prefecture."

Zhou Rong gave the instructions.

"Mangshan Mansion?"

Yan Hongyuan said thoughtfully, "The grain supplies there can reach Chibi along the Luoxiao River, but this prefecture is just a small town in the southeast corner. Even if there are grain supplies, they probably won't be enough for an army of 400,000."

"I have already calculated that the grain supplies from Mangshan Prefecture can be transported to Chibi in at most fifteen days, which can last for about forty days."

Zhou Rong said with a strategic mind, "Forty days is enough to end the Battle of Red Cliffs."

……

Youlan, the capital city.

Tai Chi Hall.

"Our army suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Red Cliffs!"

"We are fleeing day and night, and there is always the risk of our entire army being wiped out!"

"..."

"Why aren't you retreating?!"

Emperor Cao Huan, the legitimate emperor, was furious: "Didn't I already tell them not to engage in a direct confrontation, but to retreat immediately, preserve their strength, and then proceed slowly? Why do they insist on fighting the enemy head-on?!"

"Your Majesty, calm down!"

Minister of Revenue Shangguan Haichang said, "The imperial edict was delivered long ago, but our army is unwilling to retreat. We are far away in the capital and there is really nothing we can do."

The implication was simply that the King of Northern Liang had defied the imperial decree.

"..."

Emperor Cao Huan had no choice but to suppress his anger and refrain from further investigation.

After all, he had just announced to the world not long ago that he had built an ancestral temple for the Chen family, and he couldn't slap the face of the royal family so soon.

At last.

Cao Huan could only patiently say, "Minister Chen, what is the reason for this? In the current situation, we should avoid confrontation."

"His Majesty."

Fu Kejin, the Minister of Rites, stepped forward and said, "Everyone in the world knows that the King of Beiliang is unparalleled in wisdom and courage. The war is not over yet. I think it is better not to make any rash judgments. Perhaps the King has some brilliant strategy that he is waiting to use at the last moment!"

These words.

This has garnered considerable approval.

Even the legitimate emperor Cao Huan himself became much calmer.

He recalled the time when he sacrificed blood in Liangzhou.

The man in white robes also defied the imperial decree to go to Youzhou to provide reinforcements, but instead insisted on leading the Hongze Camp deep into the desert. Everyone thought they would just be throwing their lives away, but what happened? They fought their way to victory and established a kingdom in the south of the desert.

perhaps……

What grand plan are they plotting this time?

Amidst the speculation among the court officials...

Finally, someone brought the latest news from the front lines.

Ten days ago.

It was ostensibly a ruse, but Chen Sanshi had already secretly left Luoxiao River and led three thousand light cavalry straight towards Fuyu Prefecture. Behind Fuyu Prefecture was the ancient road of Ziwu Valley!

"Is this the Northern Liang King's ingenious scheme?!"

"It certainly aligns with the military strategy of 'winning by surprise'."

"If we let him march directly to the capital, wouldn't that end this great war sooner?"

"..."

"Hehe, I knew it."

Emperor Cao Huan spoke up, saying, "Minister Chen is certainly not being reckless; he has his own ideas and strategies."

"wrong!"

Just when many people were praising it.

Shangguan Haichang voiced a different opinion.

He said solemnly, "Fuyu Prefecture can be burned, but the Ziwu Valley is absolutely impassable! Don't forget, the imperial court still has a million-strong army, Shan Liangcheng, and even high-level martial arts practitioners from Mangshan!"

"Even if Chen Sanshi and his men are fast, Chang'an will still be able to react in time!"

"After Chen Sanshi burns the supplies, he will most likely return to Chibi."

But that's...

"That's too late!"

In the center of the hall.

There was a huge sand table on display, with a map of the entire Great Sheng Dynasty hanging on it.

After hearing Shangguan Haichang's words, the ministers realized that the Ziwu Valley plan was not so easy to succeed, and that at least 50,000 troops would be needed to try it.

A mere three thousand light cavalry is simply not enough!

this time.

But it's different from the time when the army entered the desert alone.

The barbarian tribes all lived in tents, while outside the Ziwu Valley were impregnable cities, and many high-level cultivators.

Once Chen Sanshi is "stuck" there, he can neither advance nor retreat.

The army at Chibi and the capital city of Youlan will be the first to face a major crisis, and they could be overthrown at any moment!

This is the advantage of having a large army and many generals.

Chang'an is not afraid of such a surprise attack at all!

"..."

Fu Kejin, the Minister of Personnel, said, "There's no need for everyone to be so anxious. Even if the Ziwu Valley fails, can't the King of Beiliang still burn down the grain supplies of Fuyu Prefecture?"

"Burning it won't do any good!"

Minister of War Ming Qingfeng stepped forward and said, "The court must have other contingency plans, such as Mangshan Prefecture in the rear. Even if the amount of grain that can be transferred is not much, it will be enough to support the Battle of Red Cliffs."

"in other words.

"The Battle of Red Cliffs."

"Our army is doomed to defeat!"

The defeat is inevitable!

Once they completely lose control of Luoxiaojiang, their Youlan Prefecture will no longer be safe and will soon be besieged by the imperial court's troops!

The new dynasty had only been established for a short time, yet it already faced the danger of collapse!

"His Majesty!"

Shangguan Haichang said, "We can't stay in the capital any longer!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"If we are defeated at Chibi, it will be like leaving the capital in front of the enemy. Our only way to survive is to retreat back to the territory of Beiliang!"

"..."

"this time."

"General Chen really shouldn't have been so eager for victory!"

"..."

Even officials from powerful clans and families absolutely did not want the Northern Liang army to be defeated.

pity……

The Northern Liang army was not skilled in naval warfare!

"That's it!"

"As long as General Chen can break through and return on his own, that's fine!"

"As long as the King of Beiliang is still alive, we will be able to stabilize the situation soon after we return to Beiliang, and we may be able to make a comeback in the future."

"But we can't delay any longer. Zhou Rong might have already sent troops towards us. We must leave the capital as soon as possible!"

Almost all of the Xin Dynasty's high-level combat power is concentrated at Chibi. Once the enemy army lands and attacks, they will surely be crushed and unstoppable.

"Your Majesty, issue an order to move the capital north!"

"Issue the decree!"

"Regardless of the outcome of the battle with the King of Beiliang, retreating first is always the safest option!"

"..."

"Move north!"

Emperor Cao Huan of the Zhengtong era waved his hand.

Ever since.

The “Youlan Mansion”, which had only recently been designated as the capital, was deserted within just a few days.

Emperor Cao Huan, under the escort of 20,000 elite troops, planned to bypass the Luoxiao River and head north, then go straight to Yunzhou, hide in the territory of Beiliang, and then defend the natural barrier.

……

Fuyu Prefecture.

dark night.

Cold wind.

Ancient road.

Horse hoof.

Under Chen Sanshi's leadership, three thousand light cavalry took advantage of the Battle of Red Cliffs to land on the shore with lightning speed and head south, capturing three cities in just ten days.

Under the bright moon.

A huge city appeared before our eyes.

Fuyu Prefecture!

here.

It was the place where the imperial court stored grain and provisions for its 400,000-strong army.

Furthermore, due to the court's excessive tension, all of its top combat forces were deployed on the river to guard against the White Robe, resulting in a large number of troops on land, but insufficient combat strength.