The Shu Road was more difficult than ascending to the heavens.
No one would have thought that Great Xia was going to make an example out of Swordsman City. Hence, the first reaction of Di Chen and the others was, "Is there a trap?"
Di Chen and the rest were very familiar with Great Xia's diversionary tactic!
This wasn't a wild guess. Not to mention the Great Xia imperial guards, even the third and fifth legions of the Dragon Stallion Army were still in Dongchuan Prefecture.
As such, the atmosphere in the wilderness became increasingly strange.
The Yanhuang Alliance was tormented by Great Xia's absence and was eager for Ouyang Shuo to unravel the mystery. However, the Yanhuang Alliance was still in a difficult situation and didn't know how to respond.
"Let's not move for now!"
Di Chen and the rest had no choice but to suppress the restlessness in their hearts.
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Jiangyang Prefecture, Swordsman City.
Regardless of what others thought, Feng Qingyang was really anxious and could no longer maintain his composure.
The moment he learned that the Dragon Stallion Army was going to attack, Feng Qingyang's mood was wonderful. It was as though 10,000 horses were galloping in his heart, stirring up all sorts of sour, spicy, and smelly emotions.
The two legions of Swordsman City were simply unable to contend against the Great Xia army. Hence, they could only seek external help. However, Di Chen and the rest replied nonchalantly, "Don't be impatient. Let's not move for now and see what happens next!"
"What the f * ck!" Feng Qingyang unwittingly cursed. His face was terrifyingly gloomy. "Since you guys are heartless, don't blame me for being unjust. Plan Z, go to hell!"
Feng Qingyang was determined to apply for protection from the Shu Han Dynasty.
"Big Brother, no!"
The one who stopped him was Feng Qingyue.
"Hmm?"
Feng Qingyang's eyes flashed with a trace of ruthlessness. Ever since he cultivated the remnant of the Sky Demon Tactics, his temperament had changed drastically. Although he had been in seclusion for a period of time, he was no longer the same as before.
In the past, Feng Qingyang was very confident in this intelligent younger sister of his. Now that Feng Qingyue had objected, Feng Qingyang revealed a trace of impatience, which was truly rare.
Apart from the cultivation technique, there were also some rumors circulating in the territory.
During the period when Feng Qingyang was in seclusion, Feng Qingyue was able to take charge of the territory. Even though it had only been half a year, he had already won the trust of the people. All the officials and generals under his command believed that he was more capable than his elder brother.
By the time Feng Qingyang regained his authority, there were naturally many who gossiped about him. Even some of the civil and military officials were dissatisfied and secretly complained about it.
In the face of these rumors, Feng Qingyang was a person who cared about his reputation. How could he not be angry? Naturally, he had a knot in his heart towards his younger sister, Feng Qingyue, and was no longer as close as before.
Feng Qingyue remained silent, everyone could understand the pain in her heart.
Even so, Feng Qingyue still had to say: "The war has just begun and the Grand Xia has only sent out two field legions. If we don't put up any resistance and choose to submit to the Royal City, what will the officials and generals of the territory think? What will outsiders think of us?"
"Go on."
"Right now, we can only rely on the territory's army to withstand the first wave of attack from the Grand Xia. If what Di Chen and the rest said is true and the Grand Xia is just a diversion, everything will be fine."
At this point, Feng Qingyue paused for a moment as if she was trying to guess the Grand Xia's true intentions. She then continued: "If the Grand Xia really wants to fight to the death with us, Di Chen and the rest will have to send reinforcements out of morality and obligation. If they don't, it will be their betrayal and it will have nothing to do with us. "
"At that time, we will have no choice but to seek help from Shu Han. At the moment of life and death, the officials and generals of the territory, as well as outsiders, will not be able to say anything. "
Feng Qingyue's words were reasonable and Feng Qingyang couldn't refute them.
After thinking for a moment, Feng Qingyang asked: "Then what do you think the Grand Xia's true intention is? Is it just for show or are they really going to make us their mortal enemies? "
Feng Qingyue's expression suddenly turned solemn. After a long while, she said with difficulty: "In my opinion, the Grand Xia is going to be serious this time."
"Why?!" Feng Qingyang became anxious again: "We don't have any deep hatred with the Grand Xia. Didn't we cede a city to them during the previous conflict? What else do they want?!"
Feng Qingyue shook her head. "I can't explain it either, I'm just guessing based on my intuition."
"Intuition?"
Feng Qingyang really thought that his younger sister was crazy.
"Big Brother, think about it, the Grand Xia's target is none other than us and Overlord City. On the surface, it seems more likely that they will attack Overlord City, but that's not the case. "
"Why can't I see that?"
Feng Qingyue explained: "Firstly, Overlord City occupies an entire province and has four field legions under them. They won't be easy to deal with. With the Brave Tiger Army stationed at the border of Overlord City, they might not be able to take down the Jiangnan Province even if they send out their entire army. "
"But we still have the Shu Han army as our backing. The Great Xia must have taken this into consideration!" Feng Qingyang wasn't stupid and immediately retorted.
Indeed, during the previous conflict between Great Xia and Swordsman City, Swordsman City had already shown signs of leaning towards the Shu Han Dynasty. This was something that everyone was well aware of.
Feng Qingyue said: "This is only one of the reasons. Also, Zhan Lang's Blood Red City is right next to Overlord City. Once Overlord City is attacked, Zhan Lang can't just sit back and do nothing. I'm sure Zhan Lang understands the concept of being interdependent. "
Feng Qingyang nodded.
"Furthermore, Piao Linghuan was brought up by Xiong Ba. Once Overlord City is attacked, even if Di Chen and the rest watch from the sidelines, do you think that Piao Linghuan won't defend it with his life?" Feng Qingyue asked.
Feng Qingyang's face was a little gloomy. "Hmph, Piao Linghuan is Xiong Ba's dog. If something happens to his master, he will sacrifice Karghalik City to the end."
As he said this, Feng Qingyang couldn't hide his jealousy. Compared to Xiong Ba, who had connections everywhere, Feng Qingyang was a loner in the alliance.
Feng Qingyang didn't trust Lord Chunshen, who was his ally on the surface.
"Sacrifice himself for others? That's definitely not the style of a businessman. "
At this point, Feng Qingyang gradually calmed down and said: "Since that's the case, let the second legion hold the front line first. The first legion will be on standby."
Swordsman City naturally didn't do nothing for this round of military mobilization. They transferred the second legion that was stationed in Badong Prefecture to the south to guard the southern gate of Swordsman City.
As for the first legion, they were naturally stationed in Swordsman City to guard their nest.
There were many mountain roads and passes in Sichuan. Although Great Xia had divided their forces into two and sent out two legions, they were unable to display their military superiority due to the terrain.
Feng Qingyue nodded in agreement with his elder brother's arrangement.
Feng Qingyang, however, wasn't willing to give up. "Although that's the case, we still have to make preparations. I'll send a representative to contact Shu Han so that they can send reinforcements at the critical moment."
"Alright!"
Feng Qingyue wasn't willing to take the last step, but he couldn't stop him either.
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With Swordsman City's temporary tolerance, the epic war in China region slowly began in such a low-key and even boring manner.
The fierce battle in Sichuan had officially begun!
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