The number one spendthrift woman in the capital actually brings glory to her entire family?

Tuoba Kang was a complete idiot and a drunkard who knew nothing about military affairs. If they had listened to him, after the fall of Ningzhou, they would have consolidated the defenses at the Jiangxi Fortress, abandoned Ningzhou, and focused on the defense of the Jiangxi Fortress, heavily guarding its key passes to form a dense, point-based defensive strategy. Instead, this fool Tuoba Kang overestimated his strength, believing his hundreds of thousands of troops were formidable. He insisted on retaking Ningzhou, and after a battle with Xifeng Lie's Eagle Army, he was severely weakened. Xifeng Lie also took the opportunity to sweep through several important passes near Ningzhou, his advance pressing southeastward. Finally, he forced the defeated Tuoba Kang south of the Jiangxi Fortress.

It's only now that things have come to this.

"There are many ways information can leak, but now is not the time to analyze the problem. We must take remedial measures as soon as possible. Xifeng Lie is currently at the height of his power, while the morale of our allied forces is low. We need to reverse this situation as soon as possible."

Sikong Jin thought for a moment and then spoke.

"Do you have any idea?"

Tuoba Yu suddenly narrowed his eyes and looked at Sikong Jin thoughtfully.

Sikong Jin shrugged and laughed dismissively, "It should be said that Xifeng Lie has his own ideas! He's finally met two opponents at once, and knowing him as I do, he's probably getting impatient. This battle is just a way of greeting us..."

……

Sikong Jin was absolutely right. After all, she had fought against Xifeng Lie many times and had a good grasp of his personality.

At this moment, inside the temporary commander's mansion in Ningzhou City, which had fallen to Tiansheng.

"Your Highness, Zhao Wen's 50,000 troops in Tiansheng have been completely annihilated, with not a single survivor. Congratulations, Your Highness! Your Highness is truly a master strategist!"

The strategist, Gore, beamed with joy as he looked at Xifeng Lie, who was silently sipping tea by the bedside. "This has greatly boosted the morale of our army. Our forces are currently at their peak, and with such great news, their morale will surely soar. Your Highness, I suggest we immediately march south, break through the Jiangxi fortress, capture Yingzhou City, and then encircle it counter-clockwise, just as Your Highness previously suggested. We should launch a grand flanking maneuver and join forces with General Gesu to swallow Dayong whole. Moreover, nearly half of Tiansheng's territory will be incorporated into our Great Liao territory. Your Highness, such achievements are truly magnificent and unparalleled throughout the ages! This old minister seems to have already foreseen a new golden age for our Great Liao!"

As Gore finished speaking, Xifeng Lie glanced at him indifferently, thought for a moment, and then said, "The news of the great victory in the Jiangxi Gorge should have already reached the ears of Tuoba Yu and Sikong Jin. Have they not reacted yet?"

"Your Highness, the scouts have reported that their allied forces have been diligently training their troops in recent days, seemingly preparing for war. In my opinion, we are likely to face a battle soon, which could be the key to whether Your Highness's southward campaign can be realized. This is why I advised Your Highness to take advantage of our army's favorable timing, terrain, and popular support and immediately march south."

Gore truly deserves his reputation as Xifenglie's top strategist; his insights into issues are often remarkably insightful.

"Furthermore, Your Highness, given the situation with General Ge Su, as long as we successfully breach the Jiangxi Fortress and advance south, forming a pincer movement, capturing Hangu Pass will be just around the corner. Once we break through Hangu Pass, Your Highness's 200,000 Eagle Army will sweep across the land, their advance pointing directly at the interior of Dayong. Reaching the capital of Dayong will be a matter of moments. Currently, the internal conflicts within Dayong remain unresolved. If we can take advantage of this, I am very confident that we can conquer Dayong."

Xi Fenglie nodded, glanced at Gore, and sneered, "Gore, I feel very comfortable listening to you speak. It seems we share the same views. In that case, we should act without delay, or things will change. Immediately have someone write a challenge to Tuoba Yu and Sikong Jin. I have long wanted to have a real showdown with them. Isn't their alliance of two dynasties just to attack me? I want to see if their alliance is stronger, or if my Eagle Division is truly more formidable!"

“Your Highness, this old minister has estimated the strength of their troops. In addition to the 230,000 troops under Tuoba Yu’s command, Sikong Jin’s army also has 50,000 troops, all of whom are light cavalry. They may not be easy to deal with.”

"Don't worry, fighting a war isn't just about brute force; you also need to use your brain. Your job is to deliver the challenge and order all the generals to assemble. I need to figure out how to win this tough battle!"

"Yes! Your Highness!"

"Tuoba Yu, Sikong Jin? Whether you're a hero or a coward, let's see in this battle. I'd like to see if you're qualified to be my true opponent!"

……

Two days later, Xi Fenglie's challenge was delivered to Tuoba Yu and Sikong Jin by fast horse. At the same time, Xi Fenglie's army had already set off from Ningzhou City and headed straight for the Jiangxi Plain south of the Jiangxi Fortress.

Tuoba Yu and Sikong Jin convened the generals overnight to analyze the situation.

"Xi Fenglie's Eagle Division should be approaching the Jiangxi Plain soon. What do you think? Should we fight or make peace? If we fight, how should our army fight?"

In the main seat of the council hall, Tuoba Yu put down his teacup with a heavy expression and looked up at the crowd below.

A moment of silence fell over the entire hall. Everyone looked at each other, but no one spoke.

"What's wrong? Doesn't anyone want to share their opinion?"

After a long silence, and without hearing anyone utter a sound, Tuoba Yu frowned.

At this moment, an elderly strategist stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, the Liao army is at the height of its power. This old minister suggests that we should temporarily avoid their sharp edge, negotiate with them, prioritize peace, and then find an opportunity to blunt their advance!"

"Lord Yu, I don't think so."

A clear yet resonant voice suddenly rang out, and everyone looked over to see what was happening. They then realized that Sikong Jin, who had been silent all along, had stood up at some point and put the hat she was holding on her head.

"Even if you want peace, Xifeng Lie won't agree. You might as well prepare for war. The allied forces were originally meant to jointly resist the Liao army, but now so many days have passed, and I don't even know when I'll be able to return to Dayong. You might be thinking of freeloading, but I'm not. I like to fight to the death. Peace? What is peace? I don't know! Xifeng Lie doesn't know either! What strategy? I haven't thought of one either. Anyway, I advocate war, and our 50,000 elite troops of Dayong are willing to be the vanguard!"