Even though he was convinced by Miao Yi's methods, Heng Wudao still reminded him out of goodwill, "Governor, you shouldn't underestimate your enemy. You should be more careful."
Of course, he hoped that Miao Yi would do well. He couldn't afford to screw up at this critical juncture. After all, this concerned his own interests as well. If he could secure the southern army's territory, Miao Yi would definitely be rewarded handsomely. At the very least, he would be promoted to a Celestial Sovereign.
Miao Yi calmly said, "They only know how to watch from the sidelines. Wouldn't it be too late to make a move after Hao Defang's army is defeated? I'm afraid I won't be able to wait until their army arrives! "
Heng Wudao stroked his beard and said, "Governor, we still need to be on guard against the Southern Army. There are still many of them watching from the sidelines. They might attack at any time."
Miao Yi narrowed his eyes and said, "Why would the Southern Army attack me? Lord Qing ordered me to quell Pang Guan's rebellion, and I have already done so. Hao Defang committed suicide, and I wasn't the one who killed him. What reason does Lord Qing have to attack me? Did I make a mistake just because I followed orders? "
"…" Heng Wudao was speechless for a moment. That was indeed the case. Lord Qing wouldn't dare to make up an excuse when he wasn't confident that he could directly defeat Hao Defang's army. He probably wanted to use Gong Qianqiu and Yuwen Chuan to watch from the sidelines. Once the Governor's army was defeated, Lord Qing would definitely use the matter of Ziwu Domain heading to Yin Gui Domain to attack Hao Defang's elite army as an excuse to punish him. On the other hand, the Governor could say that all was fair in war to win Pang Guan's trust.
In any case, whoever won on the battlefield would be the one in the right. Miao Yi reminded, "Just in case, prepare for an attack!"
"Understood!" Heng Wudao cupped his fists and left.
Miao Yi pondered for a moment, then took out the Star Bell and contacted Kou Lingxu.
Standing before the star compass, Kou Lingxu took out the Star Bell and looked at Kou Zheng, then at Tang Henian. He scoffed, "Niu Youde sent a message."
Kou Zheng said, "I'm afraid he's up to no good."
Tang Henian sighed. "I'm afraid he's here for the Southern Army's territory. He's probably trying to win your Highness's support!"
"Hmph!" Kou Lingxu snorted coldly again, then shook his Star Bell and replied, "Youde, I heard there's quite a commotion over there!"
Miao Yi: 'I really shouldn't have disturbed Godfather. However, I have no other choice. Now, I would like to ask Godfather to lend me a hand. Help me quell the rebellion in the Southern Army, and return peace to the people of the Southern Army!
Kou Lingxu knowingly asked, "Hao Defang and Pang Guan have both fallen to your hands, what else is there to worry about?"
Miao Yi thought, 'Gong Qianqiu and Yuwen Chuan just watched as Heavenly King Hao was trapped and did nothing to save him. Now, they're trying to make a move on me, gathering their forces to attack my Netherworld army. Their ill intentions are clear as day. They're obviously trying to emulate Teng Fei and Cheng Taize. How can I, Godfather, just sit back and watch?
Kou Lingxu: This is the Southern Army's business, it has nothing to do with me. Without His Majesty's decree, the Northern Army cannot move.
Miao Yi couldn't be bothered to beat around the bush with him, so he said, "Godfather, there are some things that everyone already knows. I don't think there's a need to beat around the bush.
Since he had made it clear, Kou Lingxu did not hold back and asked, "Why should I help you?" What benefits can you give This King? You're the one who caused this mess, so you should clean up after yourself! "
At this moment, Kou Lingxu was extremely disgusted with Miao Yi. Looking back at the things he didn't understand before, it was clear that Miao Yi was the one who lured Pang Guan into plotting against Hao Defang, while the Netherworld army came in to reap the benefits. Hao Defang was basically forced to her death by Miao Yi. Even though he and Hao Defang weren't exactly on good terms, they had known each other for many years. He couldn't help but feel a sense of sympathy for her.
Miao Yi thought, 'It's true that I don't have anything to give Your Highness, but now that things have come to this, who else can claim the Southern Army's territory but me?'
Kou Lingxu thought, 'What arrogance! Then why are you begging me? '
Miao Yi thought, 'I can understand Your Highness's feelings, but can Your Highness understand mine? I'm sure Your Highness still remembers when the Four Armies tried to annihilate my Netherworld army, and so do I. Did I say anything when the Netherworld Governor's Office was in grave danger? Did I blame anyone? Have I ever blamed my adoptive father? Who can guarantee that something like this won't happen again? How can I just sit here and wait for death? Now that I have a chance to live, how can I miss it? Is there a rule that only others can destroy me, and I'm not allowed to destroy others? There's no such logic! ' 'No matter how Your Highness views me now, one thing is clear. As long as Your Highness calms down and thinks about it, you should understand. Even if I don't beg Your Highness, Your Highness will still help me!'
Kou Lingxu thought, 'Since you want to climb to this position, then you must understand the rules. 'Gong treads on the chimney, belches on the mang? Hides the rose? ' 'Looks despicable?' 'Chu?' 'Like a tarsus cutting a window, contravention?' 'Like a newly grown cadmium hairpin, thumb ginseng, Job's tears, mulberry?' 'Pleasing to the outskirts to gather leaves, anxious to spare and flatter?' 'Neon screen?' 'Consoling Jun?' 'Melancholy mother and daughter urgently dissuade?' 'Cha?' 'Jia?' 'Sao?' 'Stunned.'
Miao Yi thought, 'Could it be that Your Highness still thinks that the Xiahou family is supporting Pang Guan?'
Kou Lingxu was rendered speechless by Miao Yi's words.
Miao Yi continued, 'Even if Your Highness wishes to help them, you still have to consider whether you can successfully mobilize your troops. Is Your Highness not afraid that Teng Fei, Cheng Taize, or even a second Pang Guan will appear under your command? If Your Highness hadn't been so busy with your own affairs, how could Hao Defang have fallen to such a state? If you truly had no qualms, Your Highness would have sent troops to help long ago! So what if the two of them have taken over the southern army's territory? With the Xiahou family holding them back, does Your Highness think that the southern army's territory can be stabilized in a short period of time? Would Your Highness dare to invade the southern army's territory and expand your own forces? Would Qing Zhu agree to it? If the southern army's territory cannot be stabilized, then the alliance of the four armies will lose a leg. A table without a leg will not be stable. The slightest push could cause it to topple over. Would that be beneficial to Your Highness? If I were in charge of the southern army's territory, then the situation would be completely different. The Xiahou family would immediately suppress the unrest in Your Highness's territory and return peace to the northern army. This would allow Your Highness to mobilize his troops to help me without any worries. With the Xiahou family's help, I can also quickly quell the disputes in the southern army's territory and quickly stabilize the southern army's forces. Once again, I can help Your Highness stabilize the overall situation. Isn't this a benefit for Your Highness? Also, the eastern army has already been divided by Qing Zhu. Gong Qianqiu and Yuwen Chuan are evenly matched. It's difficult for either of them to swallow the other. Once they gain control of the southern army, they can only imitate Teng Fei and Cheng Taize. This will definitely allow Qing Zhu's plan to divide the southern army to succeed. This is the result that Qing Zhu hopes for! The eastern army has already been split in half by Qing Zhu's saber. If Qing Zhu were to split the southern army as well, then even if Your Highness doesn't consider the consequences of Qing Zhu's repeated successes, Your Highness's subordinates will! However, it's different if I control the southern army. Isn't this a benefit for Your Highness? Your Highness doesn't only look at the people in front of you. Why have you suddenly become so short-sighted? '
Kou Lingxu slowly closed his eyes. His face tensed up as a vicious expression surfaced on his face. Suddenly, he slammed his fist on the star compass and gritted his teeth, "Despicable thief!"
Kou Zheng and Tang Henian exchanged glances.
Not long after, the Lord of Guang also received the starbell transmission from Miao Yi.
After the two of them ended the communication, the Lord of Guang slowly retreated from the star compass and sat down on a chair. His expression was dark and gloomy.
Gou Yue stepped forward and asked, "Your Highness, what does Niu Youde mean by this?"
The Lord of Guang slowly let out a sigh, then suddenly sighed, "From the looks of it now, Niu Youde really did have a plan all along. Looking back at his plan, it's already clear to me. Step by step, he set up one trap after another. It was truly frightening at every step. This bastard's strategy is so profound that it makes one's hair stand on end. He actually wanted to swallow the entire southern army's territory without breaking a sweat. Who would've thought that he would be able to swallow the entire southern army's territory with just a handful of troops? Everyone thought that he would only be able to swallow one route at most. They were all easily fooled by him! This bastard actually has such a trick up his sleeve. I thought I had already overestimated him. Only now do I realize that I've still underestimated him! "
Gou Yue wanted to ask more, but the Lord of Guang raised his hand to stop him. He took out another starbell — it was Kou Lingxu's transmission.
After making the call, the Lord of Guang let out a long sigh. "All of the families have been dragged into his trap. There's no way to avoid it. Niu Youde is about to succeed!"
Inside the Grand Assembly Hall of the Marshal's Manor.
After ending the communication with Kou Lingxu, the Lord of Guang, Teng Fei, and Cheng Taize, Miao Yi contacted Cao Man. Only then did he put away the starbell and summon Bluemoon over. He transmitted, "Order Gong Qianqiu and Yuwen Chuan to obey Hao Defang's military order and immediately surrender to me. Those who surrender will be granted official protection. Those who resist will be killed without mercy! Find a way to notify the entire army of the Fifth and Fourth Branches! "
"Understood!" Bluemoon acknowledged the order.
Miao Yi continued, "Order Pang Guan's troops and Hao Defang's remaining troops to attack Gong Qianqiu and Yuwen Chuan's troops with all their might. Also, be prepared to receive the surrendered troops of the Fifth and Fourth Branches. At the same time, dispatch thirty million Netherworld soldiers to guard the main roads. Assume a decisive stance! "He waved his hand.
"Understood!" Bluemoon acknowledged the order and left.
Phantom City, Pavilion of Faith. After putting away the starbell, Cao Man gritted her teeth again. "This bastard is extremely cunning. His methods are unimaginable. He will definitely become a threat in the future. We must eliminate him as soon as possible!" But then, she turned to Wei Shu and said, "Notify my brothers to suppress the chaos in the Eastern, Western, and Northern Armies. The troops in the Southern Army who previously resisted the order can now show themselves. Tell them to openly declare their allegiance to Niu Youde! Also, mobilize the various sects to convince the disciples under Gong Qianqiu and Yuwen Chuan to submit to Niu Youde. Let's do that! "
"Understood!" Wei Shu acknowledged and did as he was told.
Among the stars, Gong Qianqiu led his troops as they galloped. He took out the starbell and listened to the Netherworld Army's order. He couldn't help but sneer and say to his subordinates, "Niu Youde is too naive. His Highness is already dead, yet he still wants me to follow his Highness's orders and submit to him. What a joke. Doesn't he know that I want to lead the army to avenge his Highness?"
The generals beside him laughed along. Someone else gripped the starbell in his hand and his expression changed. "Marshal, this is bad. Heavenly King Kou has officially announced to the world that he has mobilized five hundred million troops in the Northern Army and sent them to the Southern Army. He has declared that those who do not follow Heavenly King Hao's orders are rebels and will be annihilated! At the same time, he has sealed off all routes leading to the Northern Army. He said that he will not allow a single rebel to escape! "
Just as he finished speaking, another general grabbed the starbell and said in shock, "Marshal, Heavenly King Guang has also announced to the world that he has mobilized five hundred million troops in the Western Army. His reason is the same as Heavenly King Kou!"
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