"You plan to …"
The smile on Ye Li's face gradually faded. She tilted her head to look at the wilderness in the distance and said indifferently, "I want the two hundred thousand soldiers of Xiling to stay in the northwest!"
Han Mingyue's heart shook. He could clearly hear the unconcealed killing intent and bloodthirst in Ye Li's words.
"You want the two hundred thousand soldiers of Xiling to stay in the northwest! You … how can you dare to think like this … "For the first time in his life, Han Mingyue clearly felt his voice tremble. Wanting to annihilate the entire two hundred thousand Xiling Army, these words … how could a woman who had never been on the battlefield say it? No … perhaps it was because she had never been on the battlefield that she could say such arrogant words. Ye Li leaned against the city wall and looked at him with a smile. "Why wouldn't I dare? These days, the Xiling Army has been fighting for days. At most, no more than a hundred thousand have been able to reach Hongzhou City. This city … will become the final place to bury them. "
Han Mingyue shuddered unconsciously, but a fiery feeling rose in her chest involuntarily. Looking steadily at Ye Li, Han Mingyue said, "Now I finally understand why Xiuyao likes you."
Ye Li raised her eyebrows and looked at him with a smile. Han Mingyue said with some nostalgia, "I still remember that year … when Xiuyao first went to the battlefield, he was only thirteen or fourteen years old. He said that as long as he was given three or four years, he might be able to sweep through Nanzhao and bring peace to the south of Da Chu State for a hundred years … it's a pity … "Hearing his words, Ye Li seemed to be in a good mood. She said with a smile," That's why I am Princess Ding … Jhennam Of Gojoseon. After hiding for so long, this consort is also looking forward to this battle. "
Late at night
In a certain commander's tent in the Mohist army camp, the candles were still quietly burning. Mo Xiuyao sat behind his desk and looked at the booklet in his hand. His brows furrowed from time to time. Mo Jingqi's determination to destroy the Mohist army was not to be underestimated. These days, the 500,000 Mohist army had to face more than 800,000 enemies on the surface. Including the enemies in the dark, a conservative estimate was around a million. Even though Mo Xiuyao was a genius at war, this situation still put a lot of pressure on him. Not only did they have to divide their forces to deal with the armies from Nanzhao, Xiling, and the Li King, they also had to keep Mo Jingqi at bay. In less than a month, Mo Xiuyao had actually lost a lot of weight compared to when he was sick.
"Prince." Ah Jin, who had not been seen for a long time, appeared at the door. His young face was still as silent as usual.
Mo Xiuyao raised his head and asked, "Has the battle report from the northwest come?" Ah Jin nodded and handed the battle report he had just received to Mo Xiuyao. No matter how late it was, the Prince always insisted on reading the battle report from the northwest every day before he could rest. Ah Jin, who knew this, was used to immediately sending the news to the Prince every day for him to look over. Mo Xiuyao reached out to take the report. He lowered his head to look and couldn't help but frown. The news that the Mohist army had retreated all the way to Hongzhou made him frown deeply. This did not seem like something the Mohist army was used to doing. Also, the Xiling Army was not powerful enough to make the Mohist army retreat at such a speed. Looking at the casualty figures on the battle report, Mo Xiuyao rubbed his forehead. "Is this Li Li's idea? What are you thinking about, Li Li? " After thinking for a moment, Mo Xiuyao raised his head and said, "Bring me all the battle reports from the past few days, and the maps!"
Ah Jin was a little surprised to see his lord suddenly stand up with a change in expression. He hurriedly responded and hurriedly turned to get the things that Mo Xiuyao wanted.
Ah Jin moved quickly. Soon, the maps and battle reports that Mo Xiuyao wanted were placed in front of him. Mo Xiuyao carefully picked up each battle report and pondered over every word. He looked at the map from time to time and then fell into deep thought.
"Prince?" Ah Jin called out worriedly. The Prince's complexion was not too good.
Mo Xiuyao lowered his eyes. His expression was bitter and helpless. "Li Li …" Mo Xiuyao looked at the map filled with markings in front of him and felt very conflicted. He understood Ye Li's plan and her intentions. But it was because of this that he felt exceptionally pained. His beloved wife, his Li Li, should have been the Princess Consort of Ding who was envied by everyone. But now, she could only lead thousands of soldiers and horses in a bloody storm in a desolate place like the northwest. All of this … was because of his incompetence … "Cut off the Xiling Army and the Xiling border guards' pity, wipe out two hundred thousand Xiling Army … Li Li, Li Li …" Mo Xiuyao's heart suddenly seemed to be pulled by something. It was so painful that he could not breathe. Mo Xiuyao's heart jumped when he finally calmed his churning thoughts. Li Li's plan may be good, but Xiling Jhennam Of Gojoseon was not an ordinary person. If he saw through Li Li's plan …
Suddenly standing up, Mo Xiuyao said in a low voice, "Go prepare the horses. I need to go out. The generals will be in charge of the army for now! "
Ah Jin stilled and looked in confusion at Mo Xiuyao. It was already the middle of the night. Why would the Prince suddenly want to go out? Looking at the files and maps spread out on the table, perhaps something had happened to the Princess Consort? Ah Jin did not accept the order and said in a low voice, "Prince, it will be the 15th of the month soon. What if you're on the way … Furthermore, the war is urgent right now, so it's not appropriate for you to leave so suddenly … "Mo Xiuyao lowered his eyes and recalled that today was already the 13th of October. No matter what, it was impossible for him to reach Hong Province within two days. And the important matters in the army needed to be dealt with … After thinking for a while, Mo Xiuyao quickly came back to his senses and said, "Tomorrow morning, inform all the generals above the rank of general to come see I. Also, inform Mo Hua to immediately take people to the northwest to protect the Princess Consort. If necessary … take the Princess Consort away from the battlefield at all costs. Set out immediately! "
"Yes, Prince!" Ah Jin answered and left.
Mo Xiuyao weakly fell back into the chair and murmured in a low voice, "Li Li … you have to be safe …"
The war in the northwest seemed to have been suppressed for too long and finally exploded in an instant. After entering Hongzhou, Jhennam Of Gojoseon quickly found that the Mohist army's attacks were getting fiercer and fiercer. The speed at which they wanted to advance was getting slower and slower. Looking at the distant Hongzhou, Jhennam Of Gojoseon's gloomy face never saw a clear sky again. He knew that he had been tricked by Ye Li and lured to the northwest. But so what? Even if the Xiling Army lost soldiers and generals, the Mohist army would not fare better than them. He did not believe that he would lose to a woman if they had the same number of soldiers. And time did not allow him to stop and wait for the reinforcements from the Xiling border to arrive. He had to take Hongzhou as quickly as possible and control the northwest to open a path for the incoming reinforcements. At the same time, he had to prepare to enter the Da Chu State.
"Prince, most of the Mohist army has already retreated to Hongzhou. They should be prepared to defend Hongzhou to the death."
Jhennam Of Gojoseon raised his eyebrows and smiled. "I thought that Ye Li had some great move. Defending Hongzhou to the death … can she defend for ten days or half a month? By the time our army arrives, how many days will she be able to endure in Hongzhou City? " His subordinate advised, "Prince, do not lower your guard. Ye Li used only twenty thousand soldiers to defend Everlasting Forest at Shattered Snow Pass. She really cannot be underestimated." Jhennam Of Gojoseon put away his smile and said calmly, "I naturally will not underestimate Ye Li. Take Hongzhou as quickly as possible!" Of course he would not underestimate her. He would use all his strength to take Hongzhou. Underestimating the enemy was not a mistake that people his age would make. Thinking of that seemingly graceful and elegant woman, he was really curious. When he took Hongzhou and stood in front of her, would she still be able to maintain her composure?
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