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"Your Majesty, who was that person just now? I'm a little scared," Yang Xianrong said in a soft, sweet voice.

"He's just a man from the martial arts world, Your Majesty, don't be afraid."

“But he can come and go from the palace as if it were his own backyard. If he has any ill intentions toward His Majesty, wouldn’t His Majesty be in danger?” Yang Xianrong said in a coquettish voice.

"Um……"

Wu Fengxian frowned, his eyes, as bright as stars and the moon, revealing a hint of coldness.

He was a man who didn't care about formalities; if he could enter the palace, then others could too.

Whether they are from the martial arts world or anyone else, as long as they can bring him useful information, it doesn't matter if they enter the palace.

However, he noticed that Yang Xianrong's face was somewhat cold, clearly indicating that she had been frightened.

It seems that it is indeed necessary to impose a palace curfew.

However, while the palace can imprison ordinary people, it cannot imprison martial arts masters.

"Your Majesty, that man just said that the White Horse Army is coming to attack Baiyujing, what do you think..."

Wu Fengxian remained arrogant and dismissive of the White Horse Army.

However, at most, he only has 150,000 troops.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will ensure the defense of Baiyujing. Neither the White Horse Army nor the Yan Army will have any opportunity to take advantage of the situation," Wu Fengxian said.

"Your Majesty, the White Horse Army only has 30,000 troops, but this time nearly 20,000 have been mobilized to attack Baiyujing. Presumably, all of their elite troops are among them."

Why doesn't Your Majesty leave General Sun to guard the city and lead a surprise force to launch a surprise attack on Lingnan Road? Or perhaps Your Majesty should guard the capital and send General Sun south.

"I have heard that Luyang County is now incredibly wealthy, comparable to a country. If Your Majesty could capture Luyang, wouldn't the White Horse Army be reduced to a pack of dogs with their tails between their legs?"

Yang Xianrong said.

Upon hearing this, Wu Fengxian couldn't help but think of the battle he had fought in Shannan Road.

Then Han Dong suddenly led his troops on a long detour, destroyed Ye Yuan's stronghold, and marched directly into Baiyujing.

Wu Fengxian suddenly had a brilliant idea: instead of sending troops back to reinforce, he personally led his troops to attack the Shu Road.

The Shu Road was so impregnable that one man could hold off ten thousand. He couldn't even get a step into Shu, and instead lost Baiyujing.

His idea at the time was to exchange positions with Han Dong. If he could capture Emperor Jingtai alive and force him to abdicate, he would become the rightful emperor instead of being called a traitor by the people.

Yang Xianrong's current thoughts are similar to his thoughts back then.

Wu Fengxian was considering the feasibility of this matter.

If you want to head south, advancing into Jiangnan Road is very simple, with dozens of land and water routes available.

However, to attack Lingnan Road, the only options are to attack Yaoguan or Qu County.

Yaoguan Pass is a natural barrier, easy to defend and difficult to attack. Taking Qu County would require crossing the river, making the target too easily exposed.

Luyang, the stronghold of the White Horse Army, is not so easy to conquer.

It is said that the walls of Luyang City were comparable to those of Baiyujing, and it was already a formidable city.

Even if Wu Fengxian successfully led his troops to the outskirts of Luyang City, it would be very difficult for him to take Luyang County.

To launch a surprise attack, speed is definitely the most crucial factor.

However, when it comes to military operations, speed is the priority, which means that baggage must be abandoned.

Such a march carries great risks.

If they cannot capture Luyang in one fell swoop and are forced into a protracted war, their logistics will not be able to keep up.

By abandoning the baggage train, they naturally abandoned many siege weapons.

There are many factors to consider when marching and fighting, and it is not something that can be taken for granted.

But then Wu Fengxian suddenly realized that the White Horse Army was a surprise attack.

They will definitely prioritize speed, which will inevitably mean abandoning a lot of supplies.

The White Horse Army won several great victories, but never managed to breach a city's defenses.

They're coming to attack Baiyujing, but how can they possibly conquer the city with only 15,000 men?

Even the most elite and capable army is at a significant disadvantage when besieging a city.

"Your Majesty, how dare the White Horse Army, with only a dozen or so men, attack Baiyujing?" Wu Fengxian asked, puzzled.

With only a little over ten thousand people, how many waves of attacks could they possibly launch?

If two or three thousand men were killed in battle each day, the White Horse Army would be completely routed in three to five days.

More than 10,000 people attacking Baiyujing, that's unprecedented!

"Your Majesty, I wonder if you will consider my suggestion?" Yang Xianrong asked.

"To attack Luyang, we must first enter Yaoguan. Yaoguan is an extremely difficult natural barrier to conquer," Wu Fengxian said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty is so wise and powerful, how could Yao Pass possibly be a challenge for you? Back then, Your Majesty easily captured Baiyujing."

Wu Fengxian frowned slightly and shook his head gently.

Back then, he had Ma Rulong and Xiong Wenjing, who were extremely skilled in military strategy, by his side, as well as Sima Ying, who had a fortune of hundreds of millions.

He had to admit to himself that Wu Fengxian was indeed no longer the same person he used to be.

"When did the Empress become so concerned with matters of state and military affairs?"

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I am but a woman and should not interfere in matters of state."

Upon hearing this, Yang Xianrong knelt down repeatedly, but Wu Fengxian pulled her up.

"The Empress cares deeply for the world; what crime has she committed? With such a heart, she will surely become my wise and capable wife in the future. As for the matter of attacking Lingnan, the Empress need not speak of it."

"Your Majesty, if it is difficult to decide who to send, you might as well send Yang Yuan to give it a try. Your Majesty does not need to give too many troops, three to five thousand men will suffice."

If Yang Yuan can achieve something and win a territory for Your Majesty, it would be a blessing for Your Majesty.

Even if Yang Yuan gains nothing—just a mere three to five thousand people—His Majesty won't lose anything.

Yang Xianrong said.

Wu Fengxian affectionately pinched Yang Xianrong's nose.

"Little vixen, so this is what you were thinking. From now on, when you speak to me, there's no need to beat around the bush, just speak frankly," Wu Fengxian said.

Wu Fengxian had never met the one named Yang Yuan before, but the former had just begun to show his talent and had indeed demonstrated some ability.

Wu Fengxian thought for a moment and decided that he might as well give it a try.

Give Yang Yuan three to five thousand soldiers, along with more provisions and equipment, and let him lead his troops south to try.

"Alright, I'll send someone to issue a secret decree immediately."

"On behalf of my brother, I thank Your Majesty for your high regard."

Wu Fengxian didn't have high hopes for Yang Yuan's surprise attack on Lingnan Road.

How to get past Yao Pass is one problem, and how to attack Luyang after passing Yao Pass is another.

If Yang Yuan really has the ability to take over the White Horse Army's stronghold, that would be an unexpected bonus.

Only three to five thousand people; they can no longer affect the overall situation.

Give three to five thousand people a sheep kite and see his true skill level.

If Yang Yuan truly possesses extraordinary abilities, and given that Wu Fengxian is currently lacking capable advisors, he could make good use of Yang Yuan in the future.

Even if Wu Fengxian really wanted to attack Lingnan, he would not have personally led the expedition this time.

I suffered a huge loss last time in Sanam Dok.

Now is the time for Wu Fengxian to take charge of the defense of Baiyujing in advance, and wait for the Baima Army to come knocking on the door.

Let's take a look at the invincible White Horse Army and see just how powerful they are.

How could more than 10,000 people possibly attack Baiyujing, which had a garrison of over 100,000?

Wu Fengxian waited and watched.