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In the Azure Kingdom's border camp, Wu Ming was bent over, studying the military sand table. He gestured with a small flag on the sand, his brow furrowed as he pondered a strategy to defeat the enemy. At that moment, hurried footsteps sounded outside the tent, followed by a soldier rushing in, kneeling on one knee, and presenting a letter sealed with sealing wax.

"General, an urgent letter from His Highness the King of Chu of Fengyu Kingdom!" The soldier's voice carried a hint of tension and anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Wu Ming's eyes lit up instantly. He quickly put down the small flag he was holding, took the letter, and gently stroked the sealing wax seal with his fingers, his heart pounding faster. He knew that Chu Li's letter might bring a turning point to this stalemate in the war.

Wu Ming carefully opened the envelope, unfolded the letter, and eagerly scanned each line of text. As he read on, his tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and a hint of surprise flashed across his face before being replaced by ecstatic joy.

"Excellent! Excellent, Chu Li!" Wu Ming slammed his hand on the table and shouted excitedly, "This is simply a godsend!"

The adjutant beside Wu Ming was startled by his actions and cautiously asked, "General, is there any good news?"

Wu Ming handed the letter to his deputy and said with a smile, "Look, Wang Chong wants to join us and can even borrow the Phoenix Armor from Fengyu Kingdom! Wang Chong has been operating in Lincang Kingdom for many years. With him stirring things up from within, plus the Phoenix Armor boosting morale, our chances of winning have greatly increased."

The lieutenant quickly finished reading the letter, his eyes gleaming with excitement: "General, this is indeed a rare opportunity. On the third day of the twelfth lunar month, we will launch a three-pronged attack, catching the Lincang army completely off guard!"

Wu Ming paced back and forth in the tent with his hands behind his back, a confident smile on his face: "This general offensive will surely make Lincang Kingdom pay a heavy price. Our Azure Kingdom has been lying low for a long time, and it's time for us to show our strength in this chaotic world."

He stopped and looked firmly at his deputy: "Pass down the order: the entire army is to enter a state of combat readiness, intensify training, and make sure all preparations are complete before the third day of the twelfth lunar month. In addition, closely monitor the movements of Wang Chong and Chu Li and report to me at any time."

"Yes, sir!" The lieutenant accepted the order and left, and the atmosphere in the tent instantly became tense and enthusiastic.

Wu Ming picked up the letter again and began to read it carefully, already sketching out a blueprint for victory in his mind. He knew that the battle on the third day of the twelfth lunar month would be a crucial step towards his glory.

Inside the camp of the Lincang army, Yunniang was studying military texts by candlelight, trying to find a way to defeat the enemy. On her shoulder, Xiaozha was lying comfortably when suddenly, it shuddered, its emerald eyes gleaming with a strange light, as images flooded its mind.

"Yunniang!" Xiaozha exclaimed urgently, "I've discovered a huge secret! Chu Li and Wu Ming are about to pull off something big!"

Yunniang looked up abruptly, nearly dropping the book in her hand. "What happened? Tell me in detail!"

Little Zha jumped onto the table, gesturing with its front paws as it spoke rapidly: "I can see through my telepathy that Chu Li wrote a letter to Wu Ming saying that Wang Chong wanted to help and had even borrowed the Phoenix Armor from Fengyu Kingdom. They plan to attack us from three sides on the third day of the twelfth lunar month!"

Yunniang's face turned deathly pale instantly. She knew the weight of this news; if they didn't act quickly, the Lincang army would be in dire straits. "No, this must be informed to His Majesty immediately!"

In the Lincang army camp, the moonlight, like water, spilled across the rows of tents. Inside the central command tent, candlelight flickered, and Wei Huazhang, by the dim light, reviewed urgent military reports from various regions. On his desk, documents piled up like a mountain; the war situation was urgent, and each document concerned the course of the battle. His brow was furrowed, and his expression was solemn.

At this moment, Yunniang paced anxiously outside the tent. She had just learned of Chu Li and Wu Ming's sinister plot through secret channels and knew that this matter was extremely urgent; she had to see the emperor immediately. However, the guards outside the tent stood like two iron towers, blocking her way.

"General, I really have extremely important military intelligence to report to His Majesty, and it cannot be delayed!" Yunniang was extremely anxious, her voice trembling slightly, and her eyes were full of pleading.

The head guard remained unmoved, his face stern: "His Majesty is dealing with important matters, and no one is allowed to disturb him. Without His Majesty's decree, there can be no exceptions."

Yunniang bit her lower lip, her heart burning with anxiety. She knew that with every second that passed, the danger to her side increased. Suddenly, an idea struck her. She took out a jade pendant from her bosom, a gift from the emperor not long ago, to commend her for her strategic advice to the army.

"General, please look at this jade pendant. It was bestowed upon me by His Majesty. I implore you to consider the urgency of the situation and allow me to enter. I guarantee with my life if anything goes wrong!" Yunniang presented the jade pendant with both hands, her gaze resolute.

The guard took the jade pendant, examined it carefully, and after confirming it was genuine, a hint of hesitation appeared on his face. Just then, Wei Huazhang's deep voice came from inside the tent: "Let her in."

Yunniang felt as if she had been granted a pardon. She hurriedly straightened her clothes and strode into the tent. Upon entering, she immediately knelt down, her voice urgent yet steady: "Your Majesty, Yunniang has urgent military intelligence to report!"

Wei Huazhang put down the document in his hand and looked at Yunniang. Seeing her flustered expression, he felt a pang of anxiety: "Get up and speak. What happened?"

Yunniang stood up, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down. She then recounted the intelligence she had gathered in detail: "Your Majesty, according to my extensive investigations, Chu Li is colluding with Wu Ming, and is also aided by Wang Chong, a traitor from Lincang. They are planning a large-scale general offensive, scheduled for the third day of the twelfth lunar month. Chu Li has borrowed the Phoenix Armor, the national treasure of Fengyu Kingdom, in an attempt to boost morale and defeat our army in one fell swoop. They plan to attack from three sides, at which time our army will be attacked from both sides, and our situation will be extremely dangerous."

Upon hearing this, Wei Huazhang's expression grew increasingly grave. He slowly stood up and paced back and forth in the tent. Yunniang's intelligence was like a bombshell, making the already complex battle situation even more dire.

"Your Majesty, the enemy's attack is fierce and their plans are meticulous. We must prepare as soon as possible," Yunniang said again, her eyes filled with worry.

Wei Huazhang stopped, his gaze sharp as he looked out at the night sky: "Hmph, they think they can defeat me like this? They're delusional! Yunniang, you've done a great service this time. Issue the order to immediately summon all the generals for a meeting to discuss countermeasures."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Yunniang accepted the order, turned around, and quickly walked out of the tent.

Soon, messengers were seen moving about the camp, their hurried footsteps breaking the stillness of the night. The commanders of each battalion were jolted awake, hastily dressed, and rushed towards the central command tent.

Inside the central command tent, the atmosphere was heavy and oppressive. The generals were gathered together, their faces grim. Wei Huazhang relayed the intelligence brought by Yunniang in detail to everyone, and upon hearing it, all showed expressions of shock.

"What should we do? The Phoenix Armor is rumored to have divine power. The soldiers will probably be afraid if they hear about it," a general said worriedly.

"What's there to be afraid of! Our soldiers from Lincang are not to be trifled with! As long as His Majesty gives the order, we will fight them to the death!" Another general clenched his fist and shouted.

Wei Huazhang raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, his gaze sweeping over the faces of the generals one by one: "Gentlemen, although the enemy's attack is fierce, we are not without a chance of victory. We must make good use of the terrain, rationally arrange our forces, and win through strategy. Everyone, please share your opinions and discuss strategies to defeat the enemy together."

Immediately, the camp was abuzz with discussion as the generals offered their strategies and proposed numerous countermeasures. Wei Huazhang listened attentively, nodding occasionally, and his own plan for defending against the enemy gradually took shape.

"That's it!" Wei Huazhang finally made the decision, his gaze resolute as he looked at everyone. "Pass down the order: the entire army is to immediately enter a state of emergency preparedness. Strengthen patrols and closely monitor enemy movements. At the same time, adjust troop deployment according to the established plan, and prepare for the decisive battle on the third day of the twelfth lunar month! I want Chu Li and the others to know that the soldiers of Lincang are fearless and will definitely defend their country, ensuring they never return!"

"As you command!" the generals shouted in unison, their voices resounding through the sky, breaking the silence of the long night and demonstrating the Lincang army's firm determination to defend their country.