Nights in Yong were different from nights in Zhuang. Everyone had their own joys and sorrows.
After the fall of Lingbei, Yiyang became the most important line of defense in Yong's southern region.
The Dragon Sealing Pass in Yiyang was once Yong's most impregnable pass. Ever since Yong's territory crossed the Qichang Mountains and expanded into Zhuang, this impregnable pass lost its strategic significance.
After Zhuang Chengqian split the land of Zhuang and established his country, the Dragon Sealing Pass regained some of its value. However, it wasn't valued too much. Most of Yong's defense was actually built around the Qichang Mountains.
Unfortunately, on the twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month, Zhuang's Grand General Huangfu Duanming led his troops in a surprise attack. The southern border that Yong had spent a great deal of manpower and resources was destroyed before it could be used.
Fortunately, the Dragon Sealing Pass had its history. The city walls and formation patterns were still there, blocking the second wave of Zhuang's army until Han Yin arrived.
At this point, Zhuang's strategic intentions were very clear.
Zhuang Gaoxian personally led his troops into battle, using the entirety of his country to fight. He put all of his chips on the line, not intending to fight a protracted war with Yong. Instead, he wanted to end the war quickly. Before Yong could mobilize most of its military potential, he would cross the Qichang Mountains and march straight into Yong's capital, Tianming Prefecture.
The Jiujiang Profound Armor and White Feather Army, the two most elite troops, were placed at the vanguard, charging forward like the arrowhead. The ordinary troops stayed behind to stabilize the defensive line and secure victory.
At the beginning, they achieved very impressive results. Yong's southern border was broken through in one battle. Lingbei Prefecture was also broken through in a single day.
Such results led Luo and Jing to make the decision to split up and attack, pushing Yong to the edge of a cliff.
If the Zhuang State could complete their strategy and directly penetrate the Yong State, then they wouldn't even need to break through the Heavenly Mandate Residence. The restless powers in the vicinity would all rush over and devour this old beast.
Yong also saw this point. Retired Emperor Han Yin, who had ignored politics for many years, broke out of seclusion and rushed to the Dragon Sealing Pass alone, stopping Zhuang's advance.
Afterwards, the various armies were mobilized to meet Zhuang Gaoxian at the Dragon Sealing Pass.
In this day and age, the Dragon Sealing Pass' strategic significance was extremely important. It wasn't only because there was no way to defend this pass. It was a flat expanse of flat land. Once the pass was breached, the most fertile and softest hinterland of Yong would be exposed to the enemy.
It was also because Han Yin was here.
In the face of the Zhuang Kingdom's surprise attack, Han Yin had come alone to the Dragon Sealing Pass, displaying his keen insight into the situation, as well as his extraordinary courage. He had also, for the time being, blocked the vanguard of the Zhuang Kingdom's troops, proving that he was still the ruler of the Yong Kingdom who had turned the tide.
But at the same time, he was putting himself in danger.
Zhuang Gaoxian was also a Zhenren of the present age. Furthermore, he had stationed three hundred thousand soldiers in front of the Dragon Sealing Pass. Once he broke through the pass, he would have a great chance of killing Han Yin.
On the other hand, Han Yin also made use of his position to lock the Zhuang Country army under the Dragon Sealing Pass. Once the troops from all over the country gathered in front of the pass, they might be able to drive the Zhuang army back to the south of Qichang Mountain Range or even attack Xin 'an City.
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Night had already fallen, but the battlefield was filled with hanging lanterns, illuminating the dark night like it was daytime.
The slaughter under the Dragon Sealing Pass didn't stop for a moment. The vast power of the army battered the pass again and again, causing the great formation of the Dragon Sealing Pass to tremble. Brilliant Daoist techniques intersected with splattering flesh and blood. Sabers, swords, and bones fiercely clashed. Every moment, a large number of soldiers died.
On a temporarily erected high platform, Zhuang Gaoxian, dressed in luxurious clothes, overlooked the battlefield. Prime Minister Du Ruhui, Grand General Huangfu Duanming, Jiujiang Xuan Armor Commander Duan Li, and White Feather Army Commander He Badao all stood behind him.
"What did the one surnamed Yao say? Is there still no movement? "Zhuang Gaoxian asked casually.
Du Ruhui shook his head. "After Han Yin came out of seclusion, he cut off all contact with us. He shouldn't be rebelling anymore. "
Zhuang Gaoxian was neither sad nor happy. "This is something that can be expected. The old bastard has accumulated his power for too long. These so-called dukes and marquises are even more obedient than dogs."
"That's right," Du Ruhui said. "Without seeing blood, no one dares to make a move."
"I have to think of a way to make him bleed," Zhuang Gaoxian muttered to himself.
At present, the Zhuang army's situation was very good. However, the higher-ups on the platform all understood that the situation had already begun to change. The Zhuang army's surprise attack had been planned for a long time and caught the enemy off guard. However, they hadn't achieved their complete strategic objective.
Han Yin was too decisive. He dared to come to Yiyang Prefecture alone and unite his forces to defend the Dragon Sealing Pass. This was something that exceeded their expectations.
If they couldn't take the Dragon Sealing Pass, they would sink into the quagmire of competing with Yong's resources. Step by step, they would walk towards defeat.
Du Ruhui turned around and immediately disappeared from the high platform.
The people on the platform didn't have any reaction. They were already used to this scene.
After a while, Du Ruhui stepped out of the air and landed on the platform. His clothes were already stained with blood, but his expression was very calm. "Of the eight marquises of Yong, two have already entered the Dragon Sealing Pass. At least three are on the way."
The Yong dukes and eight marquises were all Ascendant Gods. The Marquis of Huaixiang, Yao Qi, was one of them. He was also the only marquis who had been moved by Du Ruhui's words. His attitude was ambiguous.
However, Han Yin suddenly came out of seclusion and personally blocked the Zhuang army at the Dragon Sealing Pass, displaying his decisiveness and courage.
Yao Qi immediately became resolute.
The Zhuang only had Du Ruhui and Huangfu Duanming, two Ascendant Gods. At this moment, they relied on the advantage of having a large army to suppress the Dragon Sealing Pass. Once Yong's armies converged, the situation wouldn't be optimistic.
Zhuang Gaoxian didn't show the slightest bit of worry. Instead, he lightly clapped his hands and praised, "Han Yin broke out of seclusion and defended the city alone. He is truly a heroic ruler. "
Huangfu Duanming stood to the side with his crescent saber in hand. He stood there like a tall mountain, not saying a word. Although he was the highest commander of the Zhuang army, he rarely expressed his opinions in front of Du Ruhui and Zhuang Gaoxian except for matters of war.
Unlike his previous act of disagreeing with Du Ruhui, Huangfu Duanming was actually very respectful of Du Ruhui.
"Who is that?" Zhuang Gaoxian suddenly asked.
Everyone followed his line of sight and saw a general with a full beard standing in front of the left wall of the Dragon Sealing Pass. He was exceptionally brave.
Several times, he charged up the wall only to be knocked back down. However, he quickly charged up again, completely unafraid of death. His qi and blood soared to the heavens, gathering like smoke. He was clearly only in the Soaring Dragon Realm, but he displayed the aura of an Inner Palace Realm expert.
Even in the midst of this magnificent army, he was still eye-catching.
The Dragon Sealing Pass's great formation was currently resisting the Zhuang army's formation. They could only choose to let these sporadic charging soldiers go.
Huangfu Duanming glanced at him and raised his eyebrows, saying, "He's wearing the uniform of the Jiujiang Profound Armor."
Duan Li immediately spoke, "Reporting to Your Imperial Majesty, Grand General, this person is Du Yehu, a subordinate of the Jiujiang Profound Armor!"
"Correct."
Zhuang Gaoxian nodded and didn't say anything else.
However, everyone knew that this Du Yehu had already caught the eye of the king. If he didn't die in this battle, his future in the Zhuang army would be boundless.
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