Transmigration begins with archery training

"Only when 'officials guard the nation's gates and royalty die for the country' can the fighting spirit of the soldiers on the front lines be ignited!"

"This this……"

The civil and military officials were in an uproar.

"Um?!"

Seeing this, the King of Qin glared angrily, smashed his fist on the desk, and almost roared, "Don't you all usually pride yourselves on being loyal ministers of the Great Sheng? Why are you so afraid when we need you?!"

"I'm telling you!"

"Within the capital, no one of the third rank or above can escape!"

"We, the people and the soldiers at the front, shall live and die together, advance and retreat together!"

"..."

The civil and military officials dared not voice any objections and could only grit their teeth and pledge their loyalty.

"We, your humble servants, are willing to serve the Great Sheng with utmost loyalty!"

"..."

"Haha~"

Shan Liangcheng said, seemingly jokingly, "Your Highness is not afraid."

"What do I have to fear?!"

The regent, King Qin, said fearlessly, "Since you've decided to fight, then please tell me, Master Shan, how exactly we should fight!"

As the saying goes, "A heavy sword has no edge, and great skill is without artifice."

Shan Liangcheng emphasized, his bamboo flute suddenly landing on the Feishui River area on the border of Yuzhou: "I'll say it again, since we can't outmaneuver Chen Sanshi with military tactics and ingenuity, then we won't fight him. Therefore, a million troops will be deployed to the front lines of Yuzhou, their advance directly threatening Kunyang Prefecture."

"What a wonderful saying, 'A heavy sword has no edge, and great skill appears effortless!'"

The King of Qin nodded knowingly: "Let's do as Master Shan says!"

Kunyang is located at the center of many rivers, controlling the water conservancy hub of the entire Feishui River basin. It is also the only waterway and supply route for the rebels to reach the capital after they gained control of the Luoxiao River.

As long as we take Kunyang.

The rebels would lose their right to cross the river safely and would have to retreat north of the Fei River, detouring thousands of miles to cross the river at the Fengzhou ferry in the west. However, this would require a large amount of food and supplies to be redeployed, and the fastest time would be a year later.

Until then...

The Longqing Emperor had already ended his seclusion.

This battle is essentially a victory!

Also known as.

The Fei River and Kunyang were the decisive battlefield.

"What are you waiting for?!"

The King of Qin immediately made a decision: "With a million-strong army, the formation of Master Shan, and the support of the Ling family patriarch, we will surely be able to defeat the bandits this time."

"All troops, march!"

Give an order.

All the civil and military officials in the capital city of Chang'an were in the final stages of preparation.

"Senior Brother Shan!"

The moment a cultivator from the Ascending Cloud Sect landed smoothly from the air, he put his flying sword into his sleeve and strode into the hall with a grim expression: "I have bad news."

"Junior Brother Su, you were also sent here by the sect?"

Shan Liangcheng frowned slightly: "What is it?"

"It's the Guiyuan Sect!"

Su Chun said in a heavy tone, "Our sect has received intelligence that a very important person may be coming to Guiyuan Sect."

……

Yu Lu Mansion.

Youlan, the capital city.

After the Battle of Red Cliffs.

Emperor Cao Huan, the legitimate emperor, and the civil and military officials who had previously fled returned to the capital to make final preparations for the upcoming decisive battle.

First, they must increase their control over the states they have already captured; otherwise, if the front lines are at war, the rear is likely to be engulfed in flames. Therefore, they naturally need a large number of troops.

In the end, the number of troops that could go to the decisive battle at Feishui was only 180,000.

Secondly, it was about procuring provisions.

The Northern Liang's food supplies were completely exhausted during the continuous battles.

The supplies for this final battle were barely managed to be gathered with the help of powerful families in the new dynasty.

They are like a bowstring stretched to its limit; once released, it doesn't return to its original position, but breaks completely!

This battle.

If this continues, it would be extremely difficult.

Inside the Tai Chi Hall.

The idea of ​​abdication resurfaced, along with the legitimate emperor and many officials.

"Two years of fighting."

Emperor Cao Huan, sitting on the dragon throne, glanced at the civil and military officials and slowly said, "Now the court has recovered most of the country, but due to the continuous wars, it has almost reached the point of 'exhausting the army and being overly militaristic,' and it is really difficult to continue fighting."

"So my idea is to cease hostilities and rest for two years, recuperate and build up our strength, and then launch another campaign once the national treasury is full. I wonder what my ministers think?"

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

Minister of Revenue Shangguan Haichang immediately said, "News has just come from the front that Chang'an has mobilized a million troops. Now is the time to avoid their advance!"

"What is the reason for this, Your Majesty?"

Xu Wencai stepped forward and asked, "Wasn't the national policy of marching south and heading straight for Chang'an established by the court two years ago? Now that we have just won a great victory at Chibi and our army's morale is high, shouldn't we press on and take the lead to the capital in one fell swoop?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Wang Zhi was also puzzled as to why there was a sudden call for a truce. He spoke up to remind him, "If I may be so bold, the late emperor is about to emerge from the pass."

To know.

Cao Huan claimed that the Longqing Emperor had ascended to the celestial realm and that he had "legitimately" ascended the throne by flaunting a fake edict of accession.

If this drags on until the Longqing Emperor emerges, he will be seen as a traitor who plots rebellion and murders his father.

Not to mention.

Once the Longqing Emperor successfully establishes his foundation, he will likely have to personally lead an expedition, which will bring even greater trouble.

Therefore, it is absolutely crucial not to stop at this time.

"This one……"

As Cao Huan spoke, he kept an eye on the white-robed man's expression, trying to see how he would react to the decision. However, the latter just stared blankly at the steps, and no one could tell what he was thinking.

He was so enraged that he dared not say another word!

He, Cao Huan, was a dignified and legitimate emperor.

Now, an imperial decree is issued.

They actually have to be mindful of their ministers' opinions!

"Haha~"

Emperor Cao Huan smiled awkwardly: "Minister Chen, please don't worry. Actually, it's the Guiyuan Sect of the Upper Sect that caused the situation to change, and I haven't had time to tell you yet."

"Just right."

Prince Cao Zhi of Yan interjected, "Your Majesty, I have just calculated the date, and the immortal master will arrive in the capital around today. Why don't we adjourn the court first, and let my brother and I go to see the immortal master together before making a decision?"

"Very good, very good!"

Cao Huan waved.

The eunuch stepped back and left the court.

soon.

Only the emperor, the Prince of Yan, the Prince of Beiliang, several high-ranking military officials, and cultivators remained in the main hall.

Under the guidance of the Prince of Yan.

The group arrived at the Taoist temple outside the back mountain of the palace.

"Your Highness."

Xu Wencai tentatively asked, "What kind of important figure is coming that would cause even the grand strategy to change?"

"A second-tier formation master has arrived from Guiyuan Sect."

Prince Cao Zhi of Yan said bluntly, "Do you still remember the water control formation at Chibi? In the future, we will also have people who can set up a formation with the same power."

Second-tier array master?

Chen Sanshi, who had stopped with his sword at his side, pondered to himself.

If a second-tier array master were to come and assist them, their chances of winning by pressing their advantage should be even greater.

Trance.