The sun is setting in the west. On an official road leading to the 2 Northern region counties on a plain, a snaking dragon-like army is advancing unceasingly. It is so long that no end can be seen at a glance. There are 4 sergeants in this army walking side by side. They are hurrying on their way with large strides.
All of these sergeants are very spirited and each of them has a faint killing intent on his body. This is the Qin clan's regular army, a real army that has fought wild beasts in the Wilderness for several years. It is not frightening for a single person to have such an imposing manner. What is frightening is for a whole army of 100,000 to have such an imposing manner.
In particular, there are 2 special troops near General Zhao Yunxing. One is a troop of 1000 people trained by Zhao Yunxing according to the Extreme Training Method and his internal energy. The other troop is Zhao Yunxing's personal guards, numbering only 300 people. These 2 trump card troops under Zhao Yunxing are terrifyingly powerful.
There is a red-furred lion between the 2 troops. This red-furred lion looks like it is burning with flames all over its body. Zhao Yunxing is riding on this red-furred lion, controlling the overall situation in the middle of the army.
"General, we'll reach Lanshan City in an hour. North Vanquishing Prince has already prepared the barracks for us. As soon as we arrive, we can directly check in and rest in Lanshan City." A scholar riding a jujube red horse says to Zhao Yunxing.
Zhao Yunxing nods with a smile: "Xuelan, this time we're the last to enter the 2 Northern region counties. Looks like His Highness has his own plan."
The scholar says with a nod: "This time, of the 3 legions passing through the 2 Northern region counties, your army is undoubtedly the one with the strongest offensive power. But His Highness let Generals Sima and Ouyang's troops enter the 2 Northern region counties first. Generals Sima and Ouyang's offense is not bad, but they are famous for their defense. His Highness must have a deep meaning for making such an arrangement. "
Zhao Yunxing nods: "His Highness has his own reasons for making such an arrangement. There are many things we can't see now, but a few months later, we'll know the deeper meaning of His Highness's arrangement."
"His Highness must have been waiting for this day for a long time. The Black Water Mountain Range suddenly changed sides and the 300,000 Black Water Army became an army of our Qin family. Once this news spread out, who doesn't admire your highness? "The scholar obviously admires Qin De very much.
Afterwards, Zhao Yunxing's army entered the two Northern region counties.
…
Since then, the first step of Qin De and Shang Guan Hong's secret plan of 'borrowing the passage' has been carried out perfectly. The 300,000 strong army has completely entered the two Northern region counties. Of course, according to Qin De, Shang Guan Hong didn't need to provide troops to attack together. He only needed to provide some supplies.
At this moment, a new situation had taken place in the Chu Dynasty.
In the south.
The 300,000 Blackwater troops occupy some cities in the south of Lei Xue County and confront the Mu clan of the 3 Southern region counties. Even though the Mu clan of the 3 Southern region counties has 600,000 troops, many of them need to be stationed in their own 3 counties so only 300,000-400,000 troops can really attack.
The Blackwater Army did not attack. They only defended. It was simply impossible for the three southern region counties to defeat the 300,000 strong Black Water Army. After all, in order to win a siege, the attacking side would usually have several times more troops than the defending side.
In the west,
The 3 armies of Qin Feng, Fu Bing and Jiang Tao are garrisoned in the west of Lei Xue County, which borders Shang Que County, one of the Xiang clan's 4 counties, and Ba Chu County, where the Xiang clan's capital is located. The 300,000 strong army is confronting the Xiang clan. At the same time, the 50,000 Fierce Tiger troops have also entered Lei Xue County.
As for the north,
In the 2 Northern region counties, the 300,000 strong army of the Qin clan is marching nonstop through the 2 Northern region counties towards the west. Obviously they are going to attack Zhen Yang County, one of the Xiang clan's 4 counties, from the north.
The Qin clan has mobilized its troops in 3 Eastern region counties but only has 150,000 troops left behind. Among these 150,000 troops, 50,000 are the Qin clan's imperial guards, who are specially sent to protect the Qin clan's headquarters. They are also extremely powerful troops.
… …
The Xiang clan's side, however, has not made any big movements. Their operation is very simple. First, they increase the number of garrisons in the cities bordering Lei Xue County. In the end, the number of troops reached 400,000. However, even though the Qin clan is only confronting them with 350,000 troops, its fighting capacity is already astonishing. Moreover, among these 350,000 troops, there are 50,000 Fierce Tiger troops.
The Xiang clan has also stationed 200,000 troops in Zhen Yang County, which borders the 2 Northern region counties.
As for Shang Que County, which borders the Mu clan, the situation is much more relaxed. Only 30,000 troops have been stationed there. Most of the Xiang clan's remaining 400,000 troops are at the border with the Han dynasty. Even though the Han dynasty has not intervened for the time being, preparations still need to be made.
The Xiang clan originally announced that it has 800,000 troops but in fact it has 1 million troops. Now this number has been revealed.
On a plain, densely packed troops are everywhere. There is no end in sight. Various military tents have already been set up.
In an inconspicuous military tent in the middle,
"General Sima, General Ouyang, my lord asked me to ask you that we're now close to the Xiang clan's Zhen Yang County and there's only a day's journey left. Why have you suddenly set up camp instead of launching an attack? "
Zhuang Jun looks at the 2 generals in front of him and asks sincerely.
Zhuang Jun is the number 2 figure in the 2 Northern region counties. He is extremely loyal to Shangguan Hong and has saved him several times.
Sima Yang and Ouyang Zhi exchange a look. Then Ouyang Zhi strokes his beard and says smilingly: "Brother Zhuang Jun, go back and tell your lord that this is a military secret of our Qin clan's war. Forgive me for not being able to tell you. When the war is over, your lord will know. "
Zhuang Jun slightly frowns. A military secret?
Do they want to dismiss me with just this sentence?
"General Sima, General Ouyang, my lord said that this is a joint operation between the Shangguan clan and the Qin clan. If the Qin clan isn't sure it can break through Zhen Yang County, the Shangguan clan can provide 200,000 troops. "
After saying so, Zhuang Jun stares at Sima and Ouyang Zhi. However, these 2 generals are still smiling. It seems they are neither shocked nor concerned about this.
"It's not hard to break through Zhen Yang County. It's a military secret that we won't move. It's up to the Qin clan's army to decide when to attack. You don't have to worry about North Vanquishing Prince. But we still have to thank him for his kindness. "Sima Yang also says.
Seeing the situation, Zhuang Jun has no choice but to retreat.
… …
10 days later, Sima's and Ouyang Zhi's armies, totaling 200,000 troops, are still on the plain and have not advanced a single step. For the past 10 days, they have wasted a large amount of food and supplies.
In the military tent,
Zhuang Jun has come again.
"General Sima, General Ouyang, it's been 10 days. For 10 whole days, your 200,000 troops haven't advanced a single step. Now my lord is beginning to doubt your Qin clan's sincerity. You're not attacking here nor are you retreating. What do you want to do? Could it be your Qin clan has forgotten the original agreement? "Zhuang Jun is slightly angry.
Sima Yang however stands up and says smilingly: "Brother Zhuang Jun, please sit down. Don't be so angry. Our Qin clan is sincere. If we weren't sincere, why would we have come so far? "
After sitting down, Zhuang Jun says: "Now your Qin clan has garrisoned a large number of troops in Lei Xue County but you're not attacking. Moreover, your 200,000 troops aren't moving either. Behind you, General Zhao Yunxing's 100,000 troops are also advancing slowly. My lord suspects that you're secretly negotiating with the Xiang clan and you're ignoring our 2 Northern region counties. You can leave at will. But our 2 Northern region counties are close to the Xiang clan so when the time comes, we'll have to bear the Xiang clan's anger. "
"Ha-ha … negotiating? How can our Qin clan negotiate with the Xiang clan? Go back and tell East Vanquishing Prince not to worry. We'll definitely give him an explanation within 5 days! "Ouyang Zhi says smilingly.
"5 days?" Zhuang Jun slightly frowns then says with a nod: "All right, 5 days it is. Then my lord and I will quietly wait for the good news from you 2 generals. "After saying, Zhuang Jun turns around and leaves. At the same time, his personal guards also leave.
"5 days? Ouyang, are you sure you can do it in 5 days? "Sima Yang looks at Ouyang Zhi and says.
Ouyang Zhi thinks for a while then says: "I'm not sure either. But since this is His Highness's secret military order, we only need to obey it. His Highness definitely has other secret pawns. Sima. Our Highness is very formidable! "
Sima Yang also slightly nods.
Most of the generals of this generation have been personally promoted by Qin De so they are extremely loyal to him.
In Snow Capital, the headquarters of the Shangguan clan in the 2 Northern region counties, in a very ordinary small courtyard, Zhuang Jun is now in a room in this small courtyard. This place is not an extraordinary place. In fact … it is a place where Shangguan Hong hides his mistress.
"Your Highness."
Standing outside the bead curtain, Zhuang Jun shouts respectfully. Through the bead curtain, he can vaguely see a large luxurious bed inside. Someone is sleeping under the gauze canopy.
"Oh, it's Zhuang Jun. Wait for me to get dressed." Shangguan Hong's voice comes from inside.
"Your Highness, sleep a little longer." A languid voice rises. Shangguan Hong comforts her smilingly: "Little Xue, don't make trouble. I have something important to do." After Shangguan Hong says so, the woman really stops pestering him.
After a while, Shangguan Hong gets dressed and comes out. The woman also gets dressed and comes out together with him. At the moment, the face of the woman who was hidden in Shangguan Hong's golden house is still flushed. Her whole body exudes a languid aura. She snuggles up to Shangguan Hong like a kitten.
"Your Highness." Zhuang Jun gives a slight hint with his eyes.
"Little Xue, go out and play first. I have something important to discuss with Zhuang Jun." Shang Guan Hong patted Yan Xue's hand and then took out a purple jade bracelet from his pocket and placed it on Yan Xue's hand. Yan Xue took the purple jade bracelet and gave Shang Guan Hong a kiss before leaving with a smile.
Immediately, the personal guard at the door closes the door. Only Zhuang Jun and Shangguan Hong are left in the room.
"Your Highness, I went to the army camp again to see Generals Ouyang and Sima." Zhuang Jun says.
"Oh, there's been no movement for 10 days. How do they explain that? Don't tell me it's some bullshit military secret again. " Shangguan Hong says with a cold laugh. According to his and the Xiang clan's secret plan, when the Qin clan's army attacks Zhen Yang County, the Shangguan clan will attack the Qin clan's army from behind.
At that time, the Qin clan's army will be fighting the Xiang clan. If the Shangguan clan's army suddenly changes sides and attacks, the Qin clan's army will definitely be thrown into chaos. Then they will succeed in one fell swoop.
But now, the Qin clan's army has unexpectedly stopped moving when it is only one day's journey away from Zhen Yang County. Naturally, Shangguan Hong is anxious. He is even worried that the Qin clan has found out about the secret plan of the Shangguan and Xiang clans.
"Your Highness, they said they will definitely give you an answer within 5 days." Zhuang Jun says with a bow.
"5 days?" Shangguan Hong immediately frowns deeply. Suddenly, his face slightly changes color. He stands up and says: "Let's go back to the mansion first." At this moment, Shangguan Hong seems to have thought of something and immediately walks towards the door in large strides.
Suddenly —
Pfff!
Shangguan Hong's whole body is dumbfounded. His face is deathly pale. He turns around and looks at Zhuang Jun in disbelief, saying: "You …"
At the moment, there is a dagger stuck in Shangguan Hong's waist. It is a middle Xian-grade dagger. Given Zhuang Jun's late Xiantian stage power, it is enough to pierce through Shangguan Hong's armour and hit a vital point without Shangguan Hong noticing.
"Smart." At the moment, Zhuang Jun says with a smile on his face: "That expert of the Dominant Dragon Corps up there, you'd better come out."
A figure flashes and a lean man appears in the room. This man's eyes are very strange. There is unexpectedly a green light in them. At the moment, he is seething with killing intent. Zhuang Jun, however, looks at him smilingly and says: "You hate me very much, don't you? Your responsibility should be to pass on information from the Shangguan clan and the Xiang clan, right? At the same time, you're also responsible for protecting Shangguan Hong. What a pity … "
The green-eyed man takes a look at Shangguan Hong. He knows that Shangguan Hong has been seriously injured and cannot hold on for much longer.
"You … want to die." The green-eyed man says coldly.
Just now, when Shangguan Hong was about to leave the room and walk to Zhuang Jun's side, Zhuang Jun attacked him without any warning. This green-eyed man simply did not have any time to stop him. In this way … Shangguan Hong's vital point was injured and he was about to die.
"Zhuang Jun, why did you betray me? I treated you well, didn't I? "Shangguan Hong feels that his vitality is gradually disappearing but he still finds it hard to believe.
Someone once tried to assassinate Shangguan Hong. Shangguan Hong even almost died but he was saved by Zhuang Jun. This person who has saved him several times now kills him. In his heart, Shangguan Hong really finds it hard to accept.
"Your Highness, you treated me very well. Unfortunately, I'm one of the 3 Eagles in the Qin clan's Flying Eagle Plan. I've endured for so long just for this day. The reason why I'm killing you is because … If I kill you now, the Qin clan will be sure to take over the entire army of the 2 Northern region counties! "
Zhuang Jun says smilingly.
"Flying Eagle Plan? One of the 3 Eagles? Take over the army of the 2 Northern region counties? "
At this moment, some of the doubts in Shangguan Hong's heart are completely solved. He understands everything completely. He knows that his several sons are simply no match for Zhuang Jun. After all, Zhuang Jun has been his number one subordinate for so many years. Moreover, Zhuang Jun has the support of the Qin clan behind him.
The most important thing is … what is the Qin clan's Flying Eagle Plan? A late stage Xiantian expert has been lurking for so long and Zhuang Jun has even killed some experts of the Qin clan.
"The Qin clan has endured for several hundred years. The Black Water bandits and the Flying Eagle Plan. I don't know what else they're hiding. I admire, I … admire … "A mouthful of blood gushes out from Shangguan Hong's mouth. He then continuously spits out large mouthfuls of blood and dies.
Even though there are such noises in the room, the strange thing is that none of the personal guards outside the room come in.
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