The news of the battle had reached the capital city of Qi Kingdom. Good news!
Five hundred thousand rebel troops had been defeated in one battle. All that was left was to clean up the mess. The remnants of the rebel troops were no longer a threat!
With just one strike, the threat in Qi Kingdom had been quelled. Vast Cloud Map was elated. He slapped the table and applauded repeatedly …
Inside the tunnel, Shao Pingbo was silent for a long time as he faced the map on the wall.
After a long time, he finally let out a sigh. "Five hundred thousand rebel soldiers. I've spent so much time, spent so much effort, and sacrificed so many people at the Black Water Platform to create them out of thin air. I wanted them to be of great use, but who knew that they couldn't even withstand a single blow and were actually annihilated in one battle. All my hard work has gone to waste just like that. Everyone's efforts have been in vain, and all the sacrifices have been in vain. Oh, Gao Pin, oh Gao Pin, how did you fight this war?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he punched the map on the wall, at the place where the two armies were fighting.
He seemed very dejected. His tone was filled with unwillingness and melancholy.
Shao Sansheng, who had come with the news, happened to see this scene. He knew that Eldest Master had been depressed for a day or two because of this and had been brooding over it.
In this regard, he could understand. In order to make the battle go smoothly, Eldest Master had been painstakingly planning and meticulously planning for a long time. It could be said that he had laid out every aspect for the Jin army. However, no matter how well Eldest Master had done, he could not make up for the loss on the battlefield.
Shao Sansheng approached and consoled, "You can't say that Gao Pin did anything wrong. Who would have thought that Huyan Wuhen's defiance of the imperial decree was actually a strategy to cross the sea by deceiving everyone? Who would have thought that Huyan Wuhen had already set up his men in Qingmu River? This person can be said to have a clear view of the direction and changes of the battlefield. He can predict what will happen next. With just a surprise troop, he was able to reverse the situation. Huyan Wuhen's ability to strategize on the battlefield is indeed not to be underestimated. Let me ask you, even Eldest Master, who was personally overseeing the situation in Qi Kingdom, was fooled by him. Commander Gao is thousands of miles away. It's reasonable that he miscalculated. "
Shao Pingbo said, "But deploying troops and strategizing on the battlefield is his duty as a Gao Pin. It's not like he hasn't fought with Huyan Wuhen before. On the battlefield, he should know Huyan Wuhen better than us. Did he not notice any clues?"
Shao Sansheng said, "I'm sure Lord Gao isn't having a good time after losing this battle. It won't be easy for him to explain himself to His Majesty. Lord Gao can be considered as one of the few famous generals of his generation. If anyone were to be blamed for anything wrong, then he can only blame it on his opponent being Huyan Wuhen. Encountering such an opponent, it's understandable that he made a mistake. "
Shao Pingbo looked up at the sky and sighed, "Yan Mountain's Cry, Qi Wuhen, truly lives up to his name! Huyan Wuhen personally led the army to intervene in the war. I'm afraid that the outcome will be difficult to predict … It won't be easy to defeat this person on the battlefield. If we want the war to go smoothly, I'm afraid that we'll have to put in some effort to deal with Huyan Wuhen in other aspects. It would be best if we can eliminate this person! "His eyes slightly narrowed as he said this.
Shao Sansheng smiled wryly. Killing Huyan Wuhen was easier said than done. Huyan Wuhen had many experts by his side. Moreover, he was in the midst of the army and was heavily guarded. Even getting close to him would be difficult. So, assassinating him was out of the question. He looked at the information in his hand and said, "Eldest Young Master is not at fault for the battles on the battlefield. Moreover, Eldest Young Master's efforts here aren't in vain. Previously, the Qi army had to go back and forth, which more or less delayed a few days' worth of effort."
He raised his hand and pointed at the map. "The delay of the Qi army has forced Huyan Wuhen to change his battle plan. The Qi army that is heading south from the east has no choice but to give up on intercepting Yin Chu's army. Instead, they are heading towards the Western Screen Pass, intending to arrive before Yin Chu's army. Judging from the distance, Yin Chu's army still has the advantage of time."
Shao Pingbo stared at the Western Screen Pass. Slowly, he said in a deep voice, "We must not lose the Western Screen Pass. Once the Qin army intervenes and the armies of the three states join hands, it will be difficult for our Great Jin army to win. I'm afraid that we will have no choice but to retreat. Everything will be in vain. Moreover, Yin Chu's army will also be trapped in a tight encirclement and will not be able to escape this calamity! "
Shao Sansheng presented the information with both hands. "Eldest Young Master, Shopkeeper has sent a message. It's the information you wanted. I have personally translated the secret letter."
As soon as he heard 'Shopkeeper', Shao Pingbo immediately perked up and quickly asked for the message.
The so-called 'Shopkeeper' was the name that the two of them had privately given to the mysterious person from the Misty Pavilion.
Shao Pingbo sat behind the table and carefully read through the few pages. The contents of the paper were about Niu Youdao's situation in the Saint Territory. The other party had already sorted out the chronological order and the sequence of events for him.
Before he had a clue about the contents of the paper, a few words in the contents caused his pupils to constrict. He stared fixedly at the three words' Immeasurable Garden '. His Adam's apple bobbed as he muttered, "Immeasurable Garden? Immeasurable Garden? Is it that forbidden land? He entered the Immeasurable Garden. There was a huge fire in the Immeasurable Garden … "
Then, he quickly flipped through the rest of the contents. He discovered that in terms of chronological order, Niu Youdao did not make any other obvious moves. It was as if he had nothing better to do.
Based on his understanding of Niu Youdao, would Niu Youdao be the kind of person who would run around with nothing better to do?
Suddenly, he stood up from behind the table and cried out, "Not good! That bastard is most likely after the forbidden land! "
Shao Sansheng was puzzled. He did not know what the other party was referring to. He hesitated and asked, "What forbidden land?"
Shao Pingbo gritted his teeth and said, "We must not let him succeed! Immediately send a message to the Shopkeeper. Ask him to come and talk to me immediately. Tell him that I have an important matter to discuss with him. Ask him to come and see me as soon as possible. "Seeing that Shao Sansheng was still hesitating, Jiang Yi waved his hand and shouted," Don't talk nonsense. Quickly! "
"Yes!" Shao Sansheng received the order and left quickly.
Shao Pingbo sat back behind the table and carefully read the few pages of paper. He repeatedly combed through the contents, hoping to find some clues.
After a while, Shao Sansheng hurriedly returned and said, "Young Master, there is news from the Black Water Platform. There is a problem at Xi Ping Pass."
"What happened?" Shao Pingbo raised his head and asked anxiously.
The situation had come to this point. Xi Ping Pass was the most important part of the war. It had become a place that the strategists had to fight for. It was also related to his future and future after lying dormant for so long. If he won, he would be able to show off his skills. If he lost, it would mean that his plan was not feasible. He would have to bear some responsibility for the losses suffered by the Jin State. He could not tolerate any mishaps!
To him, there was nothing more important than this!
Shao Sansheng said, "The Black Water Platform has sent a lobbyist to secretly contact the defending General of Xi Ping Pass, Chen Changgong. Chen Changgong was moved and was almost convinced. However, not long ago, Chen Changgong's attitude suddenly changed. He actually killed the lobbyist sent by the Black Water Platform and hung the lobbyist's head on the flagpole to show the imperial court of Wei Country that he was determined to defend Xi Ping Pass to the death! "
"According to the analysis of the Black Water Platform, Huyan Wuhen's thirty thousand Valiant Cavalry soldiers defeated five hundred thousand rebel soldiers. He must have seen the power of Huyan Wuhen's army. Together with the Qin army, he felt that the Jin State had no chance of winning! "
"On this basis, Yin Chu's army has the advantage in time and may arrive at Xi Ping Pass first. This will be a disadvantage!"
"Like what Eldest Young Master said, if Chen Changgong followed the Wei Imperial Court's order and offered Xi Ping Pass to the Qin army, he would not have made any contributions and would have to leave quietly."
"However, things are different now. Knowing that the Wei State will win, as long as he holds Xi Ping Pass, it would not be an exaggeration to say that he has achieved the greatest achievement in determining the fate of the Wei State."
"The five hundred thousand rebel soldiers have been defeated and the Qi State's eastern reinforcements cannot reach Xi Ping Pass in time. At most, he only needs to defend it for a few days. Maybe just one day. As long as he can defend it until the Qi State's reinforcements arrive, it will be difficult for Yin Chu's army to take Xi Ping Pass. Then, when the Qin army arrives, he will have achieved the greatest achievement in determining the fate of the Wei State. His future will be glorious!"
"A traitor will bear the infamy of being ridiculed by the world. So what if he marries His Majesty's favorite, the Seventh Princess? Even if he does not lose his glory and wealth, can an outsider like him be placed in an important position in the Jin State? As long as he achieves the greatest achievement in determining the fate of the Wei State, it will not be difficult to make a decision after weighing the pros and cons. This should be the key to Chen Changgong's change in attitude! The change in the battlefield situation, Huyan Wuhen defeating the five hundred thousand rebel soldiers and ordering the eastern Qi army to attack Xi Ping Pass, has changed Chen Changgong's attitude! "
Shao Pingbo threw down the paper in his hand and snatched the news from the other party's hands to read.
As he read the news, he compared the situation of the various armies on the map. His breathing became heavier and his expression turned ugly.
Previously, everything had been going smoothly. Now, with the counterattacks from all sides, misfortune seemed to have piled up.
First, it was the Qin State. With Xuan Wei's intervention, she had disrupted the Qin State's delaying plan and caused the Qin State to dispatch their troops quickly, increasing the pressure on Xi Ping Pass.
After that, the five hundred thousand rebel soldiers of the Qi State who had spent so much effort was annihilated by Huyan Wuhen, once again increasing the pressure on seizing Xi Ping Pass.
Not long ago, he had learned of Niu Youdao's possible assassination attempt.
Now, the general guarding Xi Ping Pass, Chen Changgong's side had changed again.
The situation had begun to reverse. Everything was developing in a disadvantageous direction for the Jin State. All his efforts were likely to be wasted!
"Xi Ping Pass must not be lost!" Shao Pingbo suddenly slammed his fist on the map. His fist bled and blood seeped out of the map, showing the strength of his punch.
Shao Sansheng looked troubled. "Eldest Young Master, everyone knows this logic. Because of this, almost all the countries who do not wish to benefit from the Jin State have secretly sent cultivators to help defend Xi Ping Pass. Moreover, Xi Ping Pass is located in a strategic location, easy to defend and hard to attack. Without Chen Changgong's cooperation, no matter how valiant Yin Chu's army is or how much support the Cloud Implement Sect has, it will be difficult to take down Xi Ping Pass. "
"Even if they take it down, Yin Chu's army is an isolated army with no reinforcements or supplies. Under the joint attack of the Qin and Qi armies, it will be difficult to defend. They must obtain Chen Changgong's cooperation. They must try their best to preserve Xi Ping Pass's supplies and defensive equipment. Only then can they hold their ground! "
Shao Pingbo turned around angrily and said with a ferocious expression, "What is the Black Water Platform doing? I have studied Xi Ping Pass for a long time and know Chen Changgong's character like the back of my hand. The Black Water Platform that gathered the strength of the entire Jin State could not even take down a mere Chen Changgong. What use does the Black Water Platform have for that bunch of trash? "
Shao Sansheng said, "With the current situation and Chen Changgong's attitude changing, what can the Black Water Platform do? It is useless even if they kill him. The Wei State will still send Li Changgong and Wang Changgong to defend it. "
"Changing his attitude? I want to see how he can do that! " Shao Pingbo sneered and suddenly said sternly, "Send my orders to the Black Water Platform. Arrange for me to go to the Wei State immediately. I will personally meet that Chen Changgong. I want to see how he can escape from my grasp!"
"This …" Shao Sansheng tried to persuade him. "Eldest Young Master, isn't it too dangerous for you to go personally?"
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