A faint blood-red figure slowly condensed in the dark palace. It was an extremely seductive woman with delicate eyebrows and an enchanting spring look. She stepped on the cold floor barefoot, but if one looked closely, one would find that her body was faintly discernible as if it was transparent. She came to the back of the throne, made a bow and said, "Greetings, Holy Emperor!"
"Creak …"
The throne turned around. The Holy Emperor, who was shrouded in a dark aura, smiled and said, "Yaoji, you're back. How was your trip?"
Yaoji's pretty face was full of joy. She smiled and said, "Greetings, Her Highness Ning 'er. She's doing well in Lanyan City, but the city is heavily guarded, so I couldn't take her out. But … Your Majesty, Yaoji has another gain from this trip."
"Oh? What gain? "
"A chess piece, a chess piece that we can plant in the Qin Empire. As long as we control this chess piece, I believe that the land of this continent will be ours!"
"Oh?"
The Holy Emperor couldn't help but laugh and said, "I trust Yaoji. What do you think, Holy Emperor?"
A ray of light fell from the sky, and the golden light converged into a figure. It was the Holy Emperor in a red robe. He bent his body, and there were rays of divine light circling around him. He bowed and cupped his fists, saying, "Your Majesty is wise and mighty. With Yaoji and Marshal QianFeng leading the three armies, I believe that we will definitely win this battle!"
Yaoji couldn't help but laugh and said, "Congratulations, Holy Emperor, for stepping into the Divine Realm!"
"It's just a Divine Realm!" The Holy Emperor's eyes were very cold. He said, "I don't know how many gods above the sky are spying on our plane. I'm just a Divine Lord. I'm afraid they don't care about me at all … Your Majesty, I beg you to let me go with Marshal QianFeng, so that I can refine more souls for my own use and quickly improve my cultivation. As long as there are enough souls, I'm confident that I can become an Emperor God within five years!"
"Oh?"
The Saint Emperor placed his hands on the armrests of his chair and smiled. "The Saint Teacher is a great leader of our God Race. Since that is the case, then follow Marshal QianFeng. Perhaps … We will personally go to battle and bring Ning 'er home!"
"Yes!"
…
Since the Protoss were ready to fight, the humans naturally wouldn't be negligent. Outside the Yihe Country's capital, Hundred Ridge City, the warhorses charged forward, stirring up a cloud of dust. These hundred thousand cavalrymen were all the elites of the Yihe Country. Every one of them was equipped with the best warhorses, weapons, armors, and shields. Furthermore, they were personally trained by Long Qianlin. Qin Yi couldn't help but feel proud.
On top of the steel wall, the officials looked into the distance.
Qin Yi was wearing a dark green Yihe Nation military uniform with a golden dragon robe draped over his shoulders. His face was full of joy as he looked at the drill below the city wall. He pointed at the cavalry formation below the city wall and said, "Dear ministers, can this Hundred Ridge Cavalry defeat the Demon Race?"
Marshal Ji Yao of the Yihe Nation said proudly, "This hundred thousand cavalry has gathered the strongest warriors of our Yihe Nation, the best warhorses, and the best equipment. I believe it can fight against fifty thousand Armored Demons!"
Commander Ye Xunhuan of the Celestial Legion also cupped his fists and said with a smile, "Commander, I'm afraid that only the Dragon's Courage Legion of Lanyan City can contend against the Hundred Ridge Cavalry. However … I'm afraid that Lin Muyu will soon be exhausted by the Demon Race's attack and won't have the chance to contend with the Hundred Ridge Legion."
"Yes, has QianFeng's messenger arrived yet?"
"Not yet."
Qin Yi narrowed his eyes and said, "Remember, the Demon Race can't be easily trusted just like humans. No matter how nice QianFeng's words are, the Demon Race won't give up on us. This Hundred Ridge Cavalry is prepared for the Demon Race. In addition, the arrow boxes and ballistae also need to be built. Since QianFeng has decided to attack the Empire, the Yihe Nation is not far from war. What do you think, Marshal Long?"
Long Qianlin stood quietly at the side until Qin Yi asked a question. Then he cupped his fists and said, "On the Demon Race's side, we have the Qinling Mountains as a natural stronghold, so the Demon Race definitely won't be able to take down the Qinling Mountains in a short period of time. However, the three passes on the West Qinling Mountains have already been taken by the Empire. In comparison, the threat from the Empire is greater. They can cross the three passes at any time and sweep across the northern territory of our Yihe Country. I believe that the military strength of the Yihe Country is slightly weaker than that of the Empire and the Demon Race, so we should focus on defense and wait for an opportunity to strike.
"Why?"
Ji Yao couldn't help but smile. "After several years of recuperation, the Yihe Nation now has nearly six hundred thousand soldiers again. We can be said to have a strong army. Why can't we leave the Sword Pavilion and recover the lost land in the north?"
Long Qianlin frowned and said, "To the north of the Sword Pavilion is the border of the Empire's Cangnan Province. There are many forces there. Once a war breaks out, the Demon Race and the Empire's army will run amok there. The Yihe Nation's military strength is the weakest. As long as the Yihe Nation's army leaves the Sword Pavilion, both the Demon Race and the Yihe Nation will attack the Yihe Nation's army first."
"Is that so?"
Ji Yao laughed. "How long has it been since the last time General Long mobilized his army?"
"Nearly a year."
"No wonder. General Long has trained his army for a whole year. It seems that your spirit has been worn down. You're already afraid to fight before the war. How is this the Long Qianlin who surrounded Lanyan City?" Ji Yao didn't hide the ridicule in his eyes.
Long Qianlin was silent for a long time. "Commander, do you also think that I'm afraid to fight?"
"What are you talking about? General Long is well-versed in military strategy and is the treasure of the Yihe Nation. If even General Long is afraid to fight, who else in the Yihe Nation can lead the army to war? Hahaha …"
"If that's the case." Long Qianlin cupped his fists and said, "I ask for your permission to let Long Qianlin lead the 300,000 soldiers of Hundred Ridge City to the Sword Pavilion. In this way, Long Qianlin can respond to the war at any time."
"This …"
Qin Yi was startled. He stroked his beard and said with a smile, "The Demon Race hasn't officially launched an invasion. We're not in a hurry. General Long, the most important thing now is to train well. After all, there are still many new recruits among the 400,000 soldiers of Hundred Ridge City. Our combat strength is not enough."
"Yes!"
Long Qianlin bowed and cupped his fists. A trace of disappointment flashed across his face.
…
Not long after, Qin Yi returned to the palace of the Southern Protector of the Hundred Ridge City after leading the officials to patrol the city. His golden dragon robe was fluttering behind him, but his figure looked a bit old. Ji Yao, Ye Xunhuan, and Qin Huan followed him into the palace. There were only four of them in the palace, and all of them had an unusual look on their faces.
Ji Yao knelt on the ground and cupped his fists. "Commander, Long Qianlin has many contacts with the generals of the Empire. I've intercepted the handwritten letters between him and Lin Muyu. He has repeatedly complained about the unfair treatment in the Yihe Nation and often expressed his desire to return to the Empire. Such a traitor … How can you continue to appoint him to lead the army?"
Qin Yi stood up and put his hand on the jade seal on the table. A beam of light shot out from his eyes. He said, "Those letters were forged by mediocre people. I can tell at a glance. General Ji, you don't need to be bewitched by people with ill intentions. You and Long Qianlin are both marshals of the Yihe Nation. You should work together and help me destroy the Empire and the Demon Race, right?"
"But …"
Ji Yao wanted to say more but was stopped by Qin Yi's gaze.
Qin Huan frowned and said, "Father, those letters might be forged, but … Long Qianlin's loyalty and filial piety are real. After killing Qin Jin in the battle of Fairy Lake, Long Qianlin has always felt guilty towards Lin Muyu and Qin Yin. He is a benevolent general who is always decisive. Once he is bewitched by Lin Muyu and Qin Yin, father, are you confident that Long Qianlin won't be swayed?"
Qin Yi was silent.
At this time, Ye Xunhuan smiled and said, "The Sword Tower is the economic and strategic throat of the South Mountain Province. Once Long Qianlin takes three hundred thousand elite soldiers to the Sword Tower, it's tantamount to grabbing the lifeline of the Yihe Nation. If Commander Long Qianlin goes to the Sword Tower, I'm afraid he will take the army and join the Northern Empire at any time."
"General Long, he … he won't …" Qin Yi trembled.
"You really won't?" Ji Yao said indifferently, "When Marshal Lv Zhao ordered a massacre in Lanyan City, Long Qianlin strongly opposed it. Have you forgotten the look in Long Qianlin's eyes at that time? That was a murderous look. He was born in the South Mountain Province and has always thought of himself as a citizen of the Empire. Perhaps, deep down in his heart, he has always thought that the Yihe Nation is a group of rebels."
Qin Yi took a deep breath and his emotions gradually became chaotic. He said, "Then what do you think Long Qianlin should do? You should also know that Long Qianlin is a famous general. No one in the Yihe Nation can surpass him in military strategy. The three of you are far inferior to him. Do you want me to take the risk? "
Qin Huan said, "Father, we are naturally not as experienced as Long Qianlin. However … we are all loyal to the Empire, but Long Qianlin doesn't. In my opinion, why don't we dispatch Long Qianlin to the Swift White Province and give him one hundred thousand soldiers to guard Fiery Moon City. In this way … once the Empire sends troops to the South Mountain, Long Qianlin will naturally be able to resist. As for the Demon Race, the three of us can lead the troops to resist."
"Fiery Moon City …"
Qin Yi took a deep breath and said, "I understand. Immediately take my personal order to see Long Qianlin and order him to lead 100,000 troops to garrison Firesmoon City. He's allowed to recruit and train troops on his own, and all military equipment and rations will be provided by Sunset City. No one is allowed to slight Long Qianlin, otherwise, they'll be executed without mercy. That's all …."
"Yes!"
After Qin Huan and the other two left, Qin Yi felt exhausted and fell heavily on his chair.
Long Qianlin was indeed talented in military affairs, but he was also envied by the Yihe Nation's generals. Even his own son's attitude toward Long Qianlin had changed greatly. However, Qin Yi knew that he could not give up on Long Qianlin. He was the Yihe Nation's last hope. Without Long Qianlin, perhaps South Mountain would have been flattened by Feng Jixing and Xiang Yu two years ago!
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