Two days later, the news of victory flew to every corner of the Qin Empire.
Xu Jiantao's prestige shook the Cangnan Province. He killed nearly 120,000 enemies of the Blackstone Empire in one battle, and deployed a large number of troops at the Qinling Mountains and the Fortress of the Ancient Road, guarding the two main roads, forcing the strong enemies of the Blackstone Empire to rest in Ling Han City. This battle was equivalent to giving the Blackstone Empire a head-on blow. Moreover, the news of victory came after the death of the Marquis of Tranquil Sea, Yao Yuan, and the loss of the Lingkong Province. The significance of this victory was incomparably far-reaching.
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"Good! That's great! "
In the hall of the Luo River Estuary Fortress, Feng Jixing tightly grasped the letter and read it word by word again. After confirming that this was really Xu Jiantao's handwritten letter, he repeatedly applauded. He knew that the war in Lingnan was endless. Xu Jiantao's courageous battle not only temporarily stabilized the situation in Lingnan, but also gave the overall defeated imperial army a shot of reassurance!
Qin Yan also laughed, "Xu Jiantao is indeed worthy of being the Three Tiger Generals of the Longdan Army Camp that big brother brought up. From now on, his name will probably be known by everyone."
Zeng Yifan squinted his eyes and smiled, "Marquis Cangnan's victory report is certainly gratifying, but don't forget that there are 200,000 enemies of the Tianji Empire gathered in the north of the fortress. How should we deal with them?"
Feng Jixing pondered, "Yes, how should we deal with them … Xu Jiantao's battle strategy is the magic crystal cannon array that Yu Tianji used. If we use it as a reference … I'm afraid we won't succeed. Although Baili Qin is an Emperor God, he is indecisive and doesn't listen to advice. It's reasonable for him to fall into the trap. But Beiming Huan is different. Gong Shangming can be said to be the best strategist in the Celestial Pole Continent, and Beiming Huan can be said to listen to Gong Shangming's words. As long as they advance step by step, we will be in a very passive position."
Zeng Yifan nodded his head without saying a word. Xiang Yu frowned and cupped his fists, "Your Highness Prince Xin, Your Highness Prince Zhong, I request to leave with the troops."
"Oh?"
Feng Jixing was stunned. "Where is Master Yu going?"
Xiang Yu muttered, "After the Blackstone Empire suffered a crushing defeat in Cangnan Province, it is likely that they will definitely seek revenge. Moreover, the Mingshan Province that this subordinate is defending is to the west of Lingkong Province. Baili Qin may move against Mingshan Province at any time, and Shangyang City only has a paltry garrison of less than ten thousand soldiers. It is impossible for them to defend. Thus, this subordinate wishes to lead the seventy thousand soldiers under me to travel a thousand li to reinforce Mingshan Province."
Feng Jixing furrowed his brows and said, "We'll discuss this matter later. After our army suffered a crushing defeat at the Blue Wind Sea Battle, we already don't have many soldiers left. Now that Duke Yu has taken seventy thousand soldiers with him, I'm afraid that there will only be less than two hundred thousand soldiers left on this steel wall. It's impossible for us to defend against the same number of soldiers from the Tianji Empire."
Xiang Yu lowered his head and did not speak again.
At this moment, the messenger outside made an urgent report. "Princess Xi has arrived!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Xiaoxi appeared in the hall in a red dress.
"Princess Xi!"
Qin Yan was overjoyed. "How's the situation over at Big Brother's side?"
Tang Xiaoxi frowned slightly and said, "Not good, we've been chased one after another. Mu and Wei Chou's combined forces are less than ten thousand soldiers. I'm afraid that Situ Sen and Situ Xue's forces aren't any better. The entire Longdan Army Camp has almost been torn apart. Mu asked me to come back and exchange information at any time. If the Luohekou Stronghold goes to war, he can coordinate from the inside and the outside. With ten thousand soldiers in the Longdan Army Camp, they can at least cause a small impact on the Tianji Empire's forces."
"Where is Yu now?" Feng Jixing asked.
"The Northern Mountain Corner of Heaven's Vault Snow Mountain."
Feng Jixing took a deep breath. "It's already not bad that Yu was able to delay the Tianji Empire's three hundred thousand soldiers in Tongtian Province for an entire half a month. Oh right, we've received the latest news. Count Dingzhou has already headed north with thirty thousand soldiers."
"Count Dingzhou has surrendered?"
Tang Xiaoxi was stunned. She bit her red lips and said, "That old man is really a piece of sh * t!"
Feng Jixing smiled bitterly. "There's nothing we can do. The enemy is strong while we're weak. The Tianji Empire has come with the momentum of a whale swallowing everything. Tongtian Province's various provinces and prefectures have been lost one after another. The morale of the army is already in chaos."
"Fortunately, the morale of the soldiers guarding the steel walls hasn't fallen." Tang Xiaoxi said, "I've patrolled when I came. The Imperial Army Camp and Divine Might Camp are in good order. Fortunately, you guys are here."
Feng Jixing couldn't help but laugh. "These fifty thousand Imperial Army soldiers are my old brothers who have fought with me for many years. Naturally, they're very elite. Since you're here, Princess Xi, there's something I need you to do. "
"Oh, what is it?"
"Go to Winter Frost City and dispatch Linghu Yan's two hundred thousand Demon Clan soldiers to assist us in battle." Feng Jixing was afraid of offending her and explained, "There are only two hundred thousand soldiers of the empire inside the steel walls. Xiang Yu's seventy thousand men may need to be sent to reinforce the battle in Lingnan, so there are less than two hundred thousand soldiers who can actually fight inside the steel walls. The Demon Clan army isn't directly under my or Ah Yan's command. Only you can dispatch them."
"Yes, I understand."
Tang Xiaoxi waved her hand. "Someone, serve tea. I'll go dispatch the troops after I have a sip."
"Thank you, Princess Xi!"
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To the north of Winter Frost City, the Demon Clan's main camp stretched for dozens of miles. Close to two hundred thousand Demon Clan soldiers had been stationed in Winter Frost City for a long time. However, all the Demon Clan generals above the rank of Captaincy only listened to Linghu Yan, and Linghu Yan only listened to Tang Xiaoxi's orders.
In the central tent, the incense from the Western Regions was burning in the incense burner, and the smell was extremely fresh.
Tang Zhen, who had a goatee, held a military book in his hand and muttered something. He had always been a general guarding the Western Regions, but he hadn't experienced many battles. Therefore, in terms of commanding troops and formations, he was much inferior to Feng Jixing, Lin Muyu, and even Wei Chou and Xu Jiantao. But it was also because of this that Tang Zhen had never given up on learning and growing.
Beside him, Linghu Yan, who was wearing a light red dress, poured him a cup of tea. Then, she came behind Tang Zhen and massaged his sore shoulders. She said, "Drink some Heart Nourishing Tea. It's good for your heart. Drink more, and you won't often have heart cramps."
"Yes, thank you, Madam."
Tang Zhen shook Linghu Yan's hand and said with a smile, "I really don't know how many lifetimes I've been blessed to have such a virtuous and beautiful wife like you."
Linghu Yan chuckled and said, "You're getting old, but your mouth is getting sweeter and sweeter. You, humph, if I'm not around, you'll definitely learn bad things after hanging out with people like Situ Sen and Wei Chou for too long."
Tang Zhen held his beloved wife in his arms and said with a smile, "I won't, I won't. I, Tang Zhen, am very content. With such a good wife like you, I have nothing else to ask for in this life."
"Alright, hurry up and drink the Heart Nourishing Tea. Don't let Her Highness Rain and Her Highness Xi worry about your health. After we defeat the eastern barbarians, the door to the Western Region still needs you, the general, to guard it!"
"Okay, I'll drink it."
Tang Zhen picked up the teacup with a smile and drank it in one gulp, causing Linghu Yan to giggle. As time passed, Tang Zhen grew older. The two of them looked like an old couple, but what had never changed was their mutual help and respect for each other.
Just as Tang Zhen had said, when a woman walked into a man's world, she might really be the only one in the world, and he would not ask for anything else.
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"Oh, so loving?"
A familiar laughter came from outside the tent.
Tang Zhen and Linghu Yan looked at each other and smiled. They turned around and bowed respectfully together, "Greetings, Princess Xi/Her Highness Xi!"
"Rise."
Tang Xiaoxi walked into the central tent and said, "Linghu Yan, immediately gather all the generals, quickly break camp and set off. Follow me to reinforce the steel protective wall in the Luo River Estuary area. We're about to start a direct battle with the Tianji Empire's Liuji Corps."
"Yes, Her Highness Xi, I'll do it right away!"
Linghu Yan flew out of the tent.
Only Tang Xiaoxi and Tang Zhen were left in the tent.
"Tang Zhen, how are you?" Tang Xiaoxi asked.
"Thank you for your concern, Princess Xi. I'm very well." Tang Zhen smiled and said, "It's just an occasional relapse, but it's nothing serious."
"Mm."
Tang Xiaoxi said faintly, "There are not many people left in the Tang Clan. General Tang Zhen, you must take care of yourself. Your illness is a chronic disease that won't be cured even after a long time. I've already sent people to visit famous doctors. We'll definitely find a cure."
"Thank you, Princess Xi."
"Pass down the order. The National Garrison Army and the Demon Clan Army will set off together. The biggest battle between the empire and the Tianji Empire will start at the steel protective wall. That's what we want, and so does the Tianji Empire."
"Yes!"
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Winter Frost City was not far from the Luo River Estuary Fortress. It took half a day to ride and a day to walk.
The next day, the mighty Demon Race army and the 50,000 Kingdom Guarding Army arrived at the southern part of the fortress. Looking from afar, the steel protective wall was like an impenetrable fortress in the fertile land. This protective wall cost nearly 200 million Jinyin coins. It was originally built by Wei Qiu to defend against the Demon Race, but today, it had become an impenetrable fortress for the empire to defend against the enemy. The affairs of the world were impermanent, and no one could guess how many opportunities would be brought about by each event.
From afar, a group of cavalry galloped over. It was Feng Jixing leading the Imperial Guards out of the fortress to welcome them.
"Thank you for your hard work, Princess Xi!"
Seeing the arrival of the 250,000 troops, Feng Jixing felt more confident.
"You're welcome."
Tang Xiaoxi chuckled. "We're just working for the empire. Oh yes, when I came here, I saw many horse tracks and marching traces in the southwest. What happened?"
"It's Xiang Yu." Feng Jixing pondered for a moment and said, "Xiang Yu insisted on defending Mingshan Province. Last night, he broke camp and left with 70,000 troops from Mingshan Province."
"You can't force it … Mingshan Province and Shangyang City are his lair. Once Mingshan Province is lost, Xiang Yu will no longer be Duke of Nan in name and reputation. I can understand him a little."
"Yes, Lingnan does need more troops anyway. Although Xu Jiantao achieved a great victory, it doesn't mean he can really wipe out the enemy army in Lingnan. "
"Yes, let's enter the city. Is there any movement from the Flowing Spirit Army?"
"Not yet. They're constantly mobilizing rations and supplies. They're probably trying to attack the steel protective wall."
"Hmph, we'll see!"
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