Xi Liang, Jin Army Camp.
Mo Rongzhan had been here for two months and had clashed with the Dark North Kingdom three times. The combined military strength of the Jin Kingdom and the Qi Kingdom was less than the 200,000 strong army of the Dark North Kingdom. However, in these three clashes, the Dark North Kingdom had suffered the heaviest losses.
"Your Majesty, the Qi Kingdom has sent another army to the west of the Dark North Kingdom. I believe Wan Ziliang will retreat soon." Cheng Zimao walked in with an express letter and spoke to Mo Rongzhan, who was discussing matters with Ye Chunnan on the sand table.
"A diversion. Zhao Yong wants to force Beitang Yu to disperse the 200,000 soldiers," Ye Chunnan said.
Wang Cuo, who was standing at the side, chuckled. "How could there be 200,000 now? It's only 150,000."
"Even 150,000 is more than we have." Cheng Zimao glanced at him.
Half of Mo Rongzhan's face was now covered by a beard. His originally handsome face was now rough and cold, and it was impossible to see his face clearly. His eyes were as calm as a hidden sword. There was not a hint of sharpness in them, but they exuded an aura that no one could ignore. "What's the situation over at Hirai?"
"Tuoba Xuanyuan is no match for Cui Yang." Ye Chunnan said in a low voice. "Fortunately, General Jin rushed over to help. Otherwise, they would not have been able to hold on. General Jin has already taken back Pingjing, and Cui Yang has retreated to Donglai."
"Did you tell Jin Lou about Cui Yang's weakness?" Mo Rongzhan asked.
Ye Chunnan lowered his head. "Not a weakness, just carelessness."
Mo Rongzhan smiled. "Send an order to Jin Lou. After taking back Donglai, attack Qingzhou."
As long as they took down Qingzhou in Dongqing, Pingjing and Donglai would be connected to the Jin. As for Dongqing, they would deal with it later.
"Will Tuoba Xuanyuan let us camp at Pingjing and Donglai?" Wang Cuo asked.
"Right now, Xi Liang is the least qualified to stop us. After this battle, it will be good if Wanyan Xi can defend his capital." Cheng Zimao snorted.
If not for the people of Xi Liang, there would not be today's war.
Ye Chunnan looked at the map behind him. It was a map of the entire Xi Liang. "Even if we force the Dark North Kingdom to retreat, we may not be able to take all the cities of Xi Liang."
First of all, Zhao Yong would never agree.
They all knew that the reason why Qi and the Jin Kingdom wanted to intervene in the war in Xiliang was to protect Xiliang from the Dark North Kingdom's invasion. It was all for the sake of Western Liang.
"We are in the north of Xi Liang. The Dark North Kingdom is in the middle. Behind us is the Qi Kingdom. As long as we force the Dark North Kingdom away, Cheng Zheng will definitely lead the Qi Kingdom's army to occupy the cities of Xi Liang. He will not retreat," Cheng Zimao said.
Mo Rongzhan's voice was slightly cold as he said, "Do you think we will retreat? Now that we are allies with the Kingdom of Qi, let's defeat the Dark North Kingdom first. "
As long as the Dark North Kingdom retreated, the Jin Kingdom and the Qi Kingdom could not immediately fall out with each other. Whoever could seize Western Liang would be the winner.
"Will Beitang Yu send reinforcements to Wan Ziliang?" Wang Cuo asked in a low voice.
"Impossible, unless Beitang Yu wants the Qi army to enter the Dark North Kingdom." Ye Chunnan said.
Mo Rongzhan said calmly, "When will Cheng Zheng attack the city next?"
"In three days," Cheng Zimao said.
"Pass down the order. Attack Wan Ziliang in three days." Mo Rongzhan said that the war with Wan Ziliang had dragged on for too long. The Jin Kingdom needed to hide their strength and bide their time. Otherwise, if they continued to expend their strength on the battlefield, the first to suffer would be the Jin Kingdom's citizens.
It was best to end the war with the Dark North Kingdom within a month. It could not be dragged on any longer. The Jin Kingdom was not suited for a war of attrition. Furthermore, the issues with Nanyue and the royal family had not been resolved yet. With internal and external troubles, the most taboo was a long-term war.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Cheng Zimao replied and immediately passed down the order to reorganize the army.
The others also followed suit. When Ye Chunnan walked to the door, he turned back to look at Mo Rongzhan's back. During this period of time, he had seen Mo Rongzhan calmly lead them to fight against Wan Ziliang. It seemed like he was not affected by Yao Yao's departure, but at some point, he would see sadness in his eyes.
Mo Rongzhan must miss Yao Yao.
Because he missed her, he had to be calm.
In the past, he did not think that Mo Rongzhan was worthy of being followed. Now, he somewhat admired this emperor who succeeded in usurping the throne at such a young age. His success was not inevitable. Generals like Cheng Zimao and Jin Lou were all able to hold their own, but they were willing to follow Mo Rongzhan and ultimately helped him conquer the Jin Kingdom. Just based on this point, he felt that Mo Rongzhan was a very powerful leader.
Yao Yao was also too much. If she had already woken up, why was she not back yet? Did she not miss Mo Rongzhan?
"Your Majesty, Wu Chong requests an audience." Someone outside the tent said in a low voice.
Mo Rongzhan slowly turned around. "Let him in."
"Is there anything else?" Seeing that Ye Chunnan was still standing by the door, Mo Rongzhan lifted his eyes and asked calmly.
"Your Majesty, do you have … news of Yao Yao?" Ye Chunnan looked at Mo Rongzhan, who could not be recognized at all. For the first time, he felt that his father was too cruel.
"No." Mo Rongzhan said in a low voice. This was the first time … he had an uncontrollable fear of Ye Rou. He was afraid that she would really not return.
Wu Chong hurried in from outside and knelt in front of Mo Rongzhan. He was in a sorry state, but he did not have the time to tidy up his appearance. "Your Majesty, we found traces of the Empress."
Ye Chunnan, who had planned to leave, suddenly stopped when he heard Wu Chong's words. He turned back to look at him. "You found Yao Yao?"
Mo Rongzhan felt his heart start beating again. His voice was strangely low and hoarse. "Where?"
Wu Chong said, "We followed the nautical chart that Your Majesty gave you and searched in the direction of the Western Ocean. We found traces of the Empress in a place called Bao Xiang Country. I heard that the Empress cured Bao Xiang's Acting King Luo's illness and helped them avoid a plague. This is the calligraphy that the Empress left in their palace. Official Shen stole it."
Eunuch Fu, who was at the side, immediately came forward to take the calligraphy and spread it out on the table.
The elegant and beautiful handwriting spread out in front of Mo Rongzhan's eyes.
Nurture the righteous spirit and build the empire.
"It was indeed written by Yao Yao!" Ye Chunnan grinned. His guess was finally confirmed. Yao Yao did not die!
"I heard that the Empress … became the Heavenly Concubine in the hearts of the people of Bao Xiang Country." Wu Chong told Mo Rongzhan in a low voice.
Mo Rongzhan placed his hand gently on the calligraphy. She was still alive!
His Yao Yao was still here.
"Looks like she had a lot of fun overseas …" She even became someone else's Heavenly Concubine. She had so much fun that she forgot to go home.
She could even leave him behind!
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(Nine-Headed Bird Academy)
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