The emissary said, "Feng Jixing is arrogant and has repeatedly spoken rudely to the lords of the National Army. This time, the troops have entered Lingnan. I'm sure Feng Jixing wants to take this opportunity to get rid of all of you, so … the National Army doesn't plan to sit and wait for death. Instead, we've decided to cooperate with your army and work together from the inside and outside to eliminate Feng Jixing's 80,000 Imperial Guards in one fell swoop. In this way, we can march straight in and kill all the remnants of the Great Qin Empire.
"Oh?"
Fu Yun smiled and said, "Then, what do you need me to do?"
"Get rid of Feng Jixing." The emissary knelt on one knee and said, "The only people the National Army is afraid of are Feng Jixing, Wei Chou, Qu Chu, Chu Yao, Situ Sen, and other God State Warriors. We know that the Blackstone Empire has countless powerful warriors. Therefore, we would like to ask for your help to eliminate these lackeys of the Qin Empire."
"Where are Lin Muyu, Qin Yin, and Tang Xiaoxi?" Fu Yun asked faintly.
"I … I really don't know …"
"Hmph!"
Fu Yun sneered and said, "You have a good plan. Unfortunately, it is too wishful thinking. If Lin Muyu, Qin Yin, and Tang Xiaoxi show up, how are we going to resist them?"
The emissary was shocked and said, "General, I …"
"Go back and tell Zhuang Yan and Su Changying that I can cooperate with them. As long as Feng Jixing, Wei Chou, and the others show up, the Blackstone Empire will naturally eliminate them. However, the terms of the cooperation must be changed. North Ridge can only give you Qihai Province and Yunzhong Province. As for Lanyan City and Wugu City, they will all belong to the Blackstone Empire."
"Yes … yes, I will go back and report this."
"Yes." Fu Yun faintly smiled. "As a sign of sincerity, I have a silver Tiger Seal here that can mobilize three thousand troops of the Blackstone Empire. I'll give it to you. Have Zhuang Yan, Su Changying, and the others write a joint letter to me to express their sincerity. In addition, I want all of their official seals to be handed over to me. Otherwise, there's no need to talk about any cooperation."
"Yes … yes …"
The emissary was a yes-man, and he only had the courage to nod his head. How could an ordinary mortal withstand the aura that Fu Yun displayed? It was already very good that he didn't piss his pants in terror.
…
In Hundred Ridge City, the stars were dim. On the third day after receiving the news, the Imperial Army's thirty thousand cavalrymen arrived at the city. The army needed supplies to advance, and Hundred Ridge City was one of them.
The news of the Blackstone Empire attacking the Mingshan Province had already spread, and the citizens of Hundred Ridge City felt insecure. However, when Feng Jixing's army arrived, the citizens finally calmed down. Feng Jixing was a famous general of the empire, and his reputation was second only to Lin Muyu. In the hearts of the citizens of the empire, he was like a god.
The warhorse neighed as Feng Jixing rode at the front, directly entering Hundred Ridge City. The citizens lined the streets on both sides to welcome him.
"When will Xu Jiantao's troops arrive?" Feng Jixing asked.
At the side, Luo Yu cupped her fists and said respectfully, "One day later. Xu Jiantao only has ten thousand cavalrymen under him, so he will lead the cavalrymen and infantry to protect the supply wagons and equipment. It is estimated that … he will bring a total of twenty Deicide Cannons, three hundred Magic Crystal Cannons, and close to twenty thousand artillery shells."
"Hmph, Xu Jiantao, that bastard." The corners of Feng Jixing's mouth curled up. "Yu indeed knows how to make good use of people. This Xu Jiantao is steady in his conduct, unlike Zhang Wei who is impatient and rash. He can indeed be considered a general who can take charge of an entire area. However, it seems that it will be a little too late for him to arrive. I'm afraid that Xiang Yu won't be able to withstand Lu Yan's offensive. If Shangyang City is breached, then the situation in Lingnan will be on the verge of collapse."
Zhang Wei grinned. "I think that Commander is worrying too much. Xiang Yu isn't that weak, and Lu Yan isn't that powerful. What's more, Shangyang City has several Deicide Cannons and over a hundred Magic Crystal Cannons. I don't believe that Xiang Yu's troops will be so easily crushed. Moreover, Shangyang City is sturdy and has ample resources. It won't be a problem for them to hold out for a month."
"That's true, but if something unexpected happens, how will we deal with it?" Feng Jixing looked southward, his eyes filled with worry.
Luo Yu coughed and said, "Commander, are you worried that Xiang Yu will rebel?"
Feng Jixing smiled faintly. "I don't know what I'm worried about either. As for Xiang Yu … his loyalty to Her Highness Yin is still trustworthy. However, it's hard to say whether a person can maintain his faith in a difficult situation. If we delay, I'm afraid that we will disappoint Xiang Yu. Therefore, the earlier we arrive at Shangyang City, the better."
"Then what do you plan to do, Commander?"
"Order the army to rest here for a day. The day after tomorrow, when Xu Jiantao's troops arrive, they will immediately bring his cavalry to reinforce Shangyang City."
"Then …" Luo Yu's expression was a little worried as she said, "What about the National Army? By this time tomorrow, the front of the National Army might have already arrived. Are we going to hand Hundred Ridge City over to the National Army?"
"Bring the National Army with you."
"Yes!"
…
The next day, Xu Jiantao led an army of fifty thousand troops to Bai Ling City and joined forces with Feng Jixing. Together with the National Army's tens of thousands of troops, they headed for Shangyang City together.
At this time, the situation outside Shangyang City was already tense.
The sun was high up in the sky, and it was almost noon. The Yihe Country's army of a hundred thousand was in formation outside the city.
On the city wall, Xiang Yu held his Bloodthirsty Spear and looked coldly into the distance. There was a rider galloping towards them, holding the flag of the Yihe Country. He seemed to be a negotiator.
"Don't shoot. Let him come to the city wall," Xiang Yu said faintly.
A group of archers lowered their bows.
Below the city wall, the general holding the flag of the Yihe Country had a pockmarked face. He was about thirty years old and wore the title of Captaincy. He looked at the city wall from afar and shouted, "Where is Duke Yu?"
Xiang Yu leaped up and stood proudly in the air. "I'm here."
The pockmarked face laughed loudly. "Duke Yu, do you still remember me, Lu Yang?"
"Cousin Lu Zhao, Lu Yang. I remember you."
"Duke Yu indeed has a good memory!" Lu Yang laughed. "This time, Commander Qin Yi led a hundred thousand troops to form an alliance with the Blackstone Empire to recover the lost land in Lingnan. Wherever the army passed, it was like the autumn wind sweeping away the fallen leaves. Duke Yu is a smart man. Don't be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. You can also gain the reputation of a marquis. What do you think, Duke Yu?"
Xiang Yu laughed loudly. "The remnants of the Yihe Country are like stray dogs. Now, they are being held hostage by the bandits of the Blackstone Empire. Please go back and tell Qin Yi that the only reason the Yihe Country has been defeated again and again for the past ten years is that it does not have a true backbone. Your entire country is a bunch of spineless trash. If you had half the tenacity and bravery of the Qin Empire, would you have fallen to such a state?"
"You!"
Lu Yang was furious. He pointed his spear at Xiang Yu and said, "Are you really going to put up a stubborn resistance?"
Xiang Yu smiled faintly. "If the Yihe Country wants to attack the city, then attack. What's with all this nonsense? Lu Yang, you are Lu Zhao's cousin. Although you are not as powerful as Lu Zhao, your ability to bend your knees is not inferior to Lu Zhao's. "
"Fine … just you wait!"
Lu Yang left with a red face.
On the city wall, the old general Liu Yong Chang frowned. "Duke Yu, why did you provoke Lu Yang? Once this kind of villain goes crazy and bites people, it will be terrible. "
Xiang Yu's eyes were cold. He suddenly looked up at the sky and sighed. "I … I need to give the world an explanation. I need to give an explanation to the ancestors of the Xiang Family …"
"What explanation?"
Xiang Yu said faintly, "For so many years, there have been rumors in the Empire that I colluded with Qin Yi and the Yihe Country. They say that I, Xiang Yu, am not a subject of the Qin Family. Now is a great opportunity. Even if I have to bleed dry, I will prove to the world that the word 'betrayal' has never been in the Xiang Family's teachings!"
Liu Yong Chang was speechless.
Perhaps Xiang Yu was right. They had to face the Yihe Country. A bloody battle was coming.
…
Below the city, the war drums rumbled. The Yihe Country's formation began to change. Large-scale siege chariots and scaling ladders appeared among the crowd. They approached the city under the protection of the heavy shieldbearers.
Liu Yong Chang raised his arm. "Aim the Magic Crystal Cannons … Once they are within range, fire immediately. But remember, don't waste any cannonball. Fire one every fifteen minutes. Just delay the Yihe Country's attack. There is no need for us to waste time with the Yihe Country. The real enemy is behind them!"
"Boom, boom, boom …"
Mushroom clouds rose from the ground outside the city. The improved Magic Crystal Cannons were even more powerful.
The difference in equipment between the two sides was too great. The Yihe Country did not even have a single heavy cannon. How could they be a match? In the blink of an eye, they had already suffered heavy losses. Many soldiers even lost their will to fight and began to retreat.
"Don't retreat. Attack with me!" Lu Yang raised his long saber and shouted loudly.
But it seemed to be meaningless. A large number of Yihe Country soldiers still retreated. They were already scared out of their wits by the power of the Magic Crystal Cannons.
Qin Yi and Qin Huan stood on the general's platform in silence.
Right at this moment, there was chaos in the rear. A group of Sea and Mountain Army soldiers on warhorses had arrived. Lu Yan held his long sword and shouted, "Qin Yi, where is your law enforcement team? Why aren't you enforcing the law immediately when there are deserters? "
Qin Yi said shakily, "Commander Lu Yan, the enemy's cannons are too powerful. We also …"
"What nonsense are you spouting?" Lu Yan roared. "Orders must be strictly enforced. Deserters must be severely punished. Men, come with me and kill them. Behead anyone who turns back!"
Hundreds of Blackstone Empire cavalry raised their sabers and charged over. Without any explanation, they began to kill the Yihe Country soldiers.
"Bastard!"
On the general's platform, Captaincy Lin Xun unsheathed his sword and roared, "Lu Yan is too much. I can't take it anymore. I'd rather fight to the death with the Blackstone Empire than suffer this humiliation!"
In the distance, Lu Yan raised his eyebrows and said, "Yo, it's rare for the Yihe Country to have a general with backbone. Come, I'll wait for you to kill me!"
Qin Huan hurriedly shouted, "Lin Xun, are you crazy?! You're a soldier. How can you go against your superiors without orders? Retreat immediately! "
Lin Xun gritted his teeth but didn't retreat.
"Men, disarm and drag him down!" Qin Yi said indifferently.
"Commander!"
Lin Xun's eyes were filled with tears. "We've been bullied to this extent. Do we still have to swallow this humiliation?!"
"Drag him down."
Qin Yi's gaze was indifferent. "Without my orders, Lin Xun cannot be reinstated."
… …
"Hmph, a bunch of cowards." Lu Yan smiled fiercely and sheathed his blood-stained sword. He said, "Attack the city. Kill anyone who dares to fight!"
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