Yun Ji understood. Because she understood, the corner of her mouth couldn't help but twitch. She stared at him strangely.
Niu Youdao didn't notice it. Instead, he seemed to have thought of something else and asked, "Where's Hongniang? Why didn't I see her around these days? "
Yun Ji said, "Didn't you find her naggy? Isn't it good to let you have some peace and quiet? "
Niu Youdao laughed. "She's quiet and well-behaved, but I feel a little uneasy."
"Bitch!" Yun Ji said disdainfully, but still spat out the truth, "She seems to have put a lot of effort into cultivation recently. She's basically in closed door cultivation, and has also entrusted some matters to me to handle. From what she said, she's not far from the Perfected Golden Core stage. She probably wants to stabilize it as soon as possible. "
"Oh!" Niu Youdao was surprised. "In other words, it's not long before she officially breaks through to the Nascent Soul stage?"
Yun Ji nodded. "Probably."
Niu Youdao was pleased. "I was wondering why she suddenly became interested in cultivation." He sighed and nodded. "It's a good thing."
It was indeed a good thing. Otherwise, it would be a waste to give the Immeasurable Fruit to that woman if she didn't break through.
He asked again, "How's the situation with Hariti?"
Yun Ji didn't know what he was up to, but she knew he must have a plan for suddenly paying attention to Hariti. This person hid in this small room and was plotting something. "Nothing much. We're maintaining regular contact as you said."
…
Facing the Jin army's defense, the Qin and Qi armies fell into a stalemate.
They couldn't go on like this. The Jin army could afford to wait, but the Qin and Qi armies couldn't. However, they didn't dare to slack off.
Luo Zhao had no choice but to go to the center of the Qi army to meet with Huyan Wuhen to discuss the attack.
The defense line of the Jin army in the former Wei territory was too strong. No one dared to act rashly. Huyan Wuhen's death at the Battle of Sandao Slope was a lesson learned.
Luo Zhao's intention was for him to delay the Wei army's main forces while Huyan Wuhen led the army into the Jin State.
However, Huyan Wuhen rejected this idea.
Speaking of this, one had to mention the valiant folk customs of the Jin Nation. As soon as an enemy invaded their homeland, all the citizens would immediately become soldiers to defend their homeland. Even the elderly would pick up hoes and carrying poles to fight against the enemy.
This was also the main reason why Dajin was able to fend off Qi and Wei despite being poor for so many years. It could also be said that due to the geographical limitations of the country, they were forced to live in a corner in the west and could not find any external aid.
Poor and unreasonable were probably referring to the Jin Nation.
Faced with the blockade of Qi and Wei, the State of Jin repeatedly attempted to expand to improve its predicament.
There was another reason why they were poor. It was mountainous and inaccessible, so it was difficult for trade to flourish.
Therefore, there were many mountain people in Jin Nation, and their personalities were obvious. Even if the army invaded, it would be difficult to exterminate them.
There had to be a reason why the Jin Nation could survive in such a predicament.
Huyan Wuhen had a deep understanding of this point. He had led his army to invade the Jin Kingdom's territory more than once or twice. However, he had no choice but to withdraw his troops due to various difficulties. Otherwise, Huyan Wuhen would've destroyed the Jin Kingdom long ago when facing an opponent like the Jin Kingdom.
Because of this, the high ranks could focus on the defense of the Wei territory.
However, the Jin Nation's management of the Wei territory had improved. They had even planted a batch of grain seeds. Did they have to wait for the other party to reap another harvest?
The Qin State had also started to plant grain seeds. However, Xiping Pass had fallen into the hands of the Jin army. It was difficult for the Qin State to import supplies. Facing the Qin State's destruction by sea, shipping was really inconvenient.
The Qi State was mostly herdsmen. They were not good at farming. What was the point of cramming at the last minute? Large-scale farming required a large amount of water. The farming and irrigation channels in the Qi State's territory were very scarce in the vast grasslands. In the past, the Qi State could trade with the Wei Kingdom in exchange for grain, but now it was strangled by the Jin State.
The Jin State's strategy was clear. They wanted to wear them down until they were in chaos. Then, they would be able to defeat them effortlessly.
Faced with such a situation, Huyan Wuhen and Luo Zhao finally decided to fight. They had no choice but to fight. The pressure from the imperial court was too great.
The Jin State had conquered the Wei Kingdom and gained the upper hand. The longer it dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for the Qin State and the Qi State. The imperial courts of both countries could see it. Naturally, they would pressure them to think of a solution.
A war suddenly began. The Qin army suddenly launched a sneak attack on the Jin army's defense line. It was almost broken by Luo Zhao. Fortunately, the high ranks hurriedly mobilized troops to stop it.
As soon as the high ranks were mobilized, Huyan Wuhen immediately launched an attack from the other side.
However, the high ranks' defense line was set up in the Golden Sire's classic inverted triangle pattern. Two points in the front line were connected with the fortress. One point in the back could rush to either of the two points at any time.
The defense line was set up in a row of inverted triangles. This meant that there were two points in the back that could rush to help at the same time. Not only could they rely on the fortifications to save troops, but they also formed a row of pockets in the defense line that could be formed at any time.
Gao Pin commanded two troops at the same time to attack the Qin and Qi armies. Once one point was broken and the enemy broke in, the inverted triangle would immediately turn into a regular triangle. Or it would evolve into a four-pronged attack. It could be said that the advantages of the inverted triangle formation were fully displayed.
Relying on the pre-built fortifications, they had the geographical advantage. Coupled with the size of the Jin State's military forces, they were not at a disadvantage when facing the two countries. They even had the upper hand. Coupled with the steady and solid command of the high ranks, the Jin State was able to fight one against two steadily.
After this war, the high ranks' name shook the world.
Huyan Wuhen and Luo Zhao couldn't break through the high ranks' defense line. One could imagine what the people thought.
The Jin State imperial court was even more excited. The courtiers all praised Tai-shu Xiong for his wisdom. After all, Tai-shu Xiong was the one who supported Gao Pin against the majority. Even though Gao Pin had been defeated by Huyan Wuhen, Tai-shu Xiong still resisted the pressure and put Gao Pin in an important position.
Gao Pin did not let Tai-shu Xiong down. This time, Gao Pin could be said to have gotten his revenge!
Even the sect leader of the Cloud Equipment Sect, Tai-shu Feihua, praised Tai-shu Xiong for being a good emperor with a good eye and knew how to use people. To some extent, it also meant that the Cloud Equipment Sect did not choose the wrong emperor. Tai-shu Xiong was originally supported by Tai-shu Feihua. This time, Tai-shu Xiong could be said to have made Tai-shu Feihua proud.
After this war, whether it was the Cloud Equipment Sect's internal dissent towards Tai-shu Xiong or the imperial court's dissent towards Gao Pin, they all disappeared.
Up until now, it could be seen that Gao Pin's commanding ability in battle had allowed Jin State to steadily gain the upper hand. It was only a matter of time before the territories of Qi and Wei were completely annexed. Once Jin State had control of the granary and the source of the warhorses, Gao Pin would make an unparalleled contribution to Jin State!
For a time, among the world's famous generals, Gao Pin's reputation was unparalleled. People said that "Meng Shanming and Qi Wuhen" were already old. Gao Pin's limelight had already overshadowed Meng Shanming and Huyan Wuhen.
In the first war, he devoured Wei. In the second war, he defeated the Valiant Cavalry, causing Huyan Wuhen to lose his son. In the third war, he defeated Huyan Wuhen and Luo Zhao who had joined forces.
Most people only knew that Gao Pin's aura could conquer mountains and rivers, but they did not see a general who achieved success through thousands of dead bodies!
Most people did not know how many people had sacrificed their blood, sweat, and tears for each war. Before the war, there were even countless people who had lost their lives. Behind the war, the intelligence agencies of the three countries fought fiercely. They exchanged blows, swords, and even other countries secretly intervened. However, the smell of blood could not be smelled by outsiders.
Most people only knew that Jin State had swept away the trend of poverty, and the country's fate had already risen.
Most people only knew that the number of outstanding people still depended on today!
In the remote corner of the country that was dyed in blood, there was also a scene of the country that was as tranquil as a painting.
Green fields, gentle green mountains, small bridges, flowing water, and people, it was like a paradise.
On top of a mountain outside the small village, a golden messenger wing landed outside the mountain hunter's thatched cottage.
The hunter heard the sound and went out to retrieve the secret letter from the tube at the winged wing's feet. After translating the secret letter, he immediately went down the mountain and went to the small village.
On the treetop above the thatched cottage, a green-feathered bird that had followed the golden wing here hopped on a branch for a while, then suddenly flapped its wings and flew away.
On a small riverbank outside the village, a peddler who had returned to his hometown to live in seclusion, Zhuge Chi, was sitting alone by the riverbank, fishing.
The hunter came and squatted beside him to lift his fish basket, asking about his catch. A ball of paper fell into the basket and left.
When Zhuge Chi, who had caught a small fish, released the fish into the basket, it sucked the paper ball into his hand. After casting the hook again, the paper ball spread out in his palm. After reading the contents of the paper ball, he continued to fish in peace.
When he returned to the village and passed by the school, he gave the fish to the teacher, Hai Wuji.
Looking at the children playing in the school, he said, "The war in the west has stopped."
When he poured the fish from the basket into the basin, Hai Wuji asked, "Who won and who lost?"
Zhuge Chi replied, "It's a draw. The higher ranks have the upper hand. If this goes on, the Qin and Qi armies will not be able to withstand it and will have to retreat."
Hai Wuji sighed. "A draw means that Qin and Qi have lost. If this goes on, I'm afraid that Qin and Qi will not be able to survive."
Although he was in the wilderness, his vision was still there. He could see the predicament that Qin and Qi were in.
Zhuge Chi said, "Sir, it's all in the past. Don't dwell on it. Otherwise, it won't do you any good and it won't be good for everyone."
Hai Wuji said, "Are you saying that I don't even have the right to watch the show?"
Zhuge Chi was silent for a while. "I'm afraid that I will implicate you. If it wasn't for me, Sir could have waited for an opportunity to make a comeback. If I'm involved … Actually, when Mister Tai gave me the order, he knew that once I was used, it would only be to leave a way out for the future generations. It's not good to have other thoughts. It's good enough that we can survive in this chaotic world. Only by staying alive will we have a chance. If the current generation can't do it, we'll leave it to the next. It's really not good for us to have too much contact with the outside world. If we're exposed, the consequences will be unimaginable. The Misty Pavilion is too powerful! "
Hai Wuji remained silent.
On the other side, the hunter who had returned to his cottage in the mountains was being watched by several hidden eyes.
Three people were hiding in the dark, all dressed like farmers. One of them was holding a green-feathered bird in his hand.
The three of them observed the hunter's reaction for a while. After the hunter released his golden wings and returned to his cottage, the three of them looked at the quiet village that the hunter had come from.
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