xymnovel Chapter 348 Mobilizing Changqing
Chapter 348 Mobilizing Changqing
The wind, snow, and lightning led the remaining soldiers silently into the vast night.
Ye Wuhen stood atop the collapsed city gate, his gaze fixed intently on the departing Daqian army.
He did not order a pursuit; the outcome of this war was not determined by the gain or loss of a single city or territory.
At this moment, Minglong Pass is in ruins.
But on these ruins, the seeds of hope for the future and the promise of revival are being sown.
As night deepened, the fighting gradually subsided.
But behind this war lies a deeper contest and game.
Ye Wuhen knew that the Night Fiend Army was engaged in a true war with the Great Qian Dynasty.
This is just the beginning!
Meanwhile, the remnants of the army led by Fengxue and Shandian also set up camp in the mountains behind Minglong Pass.
They also dispatched 100,000 urgent packages to Qiandu for assistance.
Although they temporarily lost the pass, they did not lose their confidence and fighting spirit.
Daily drills and preparations are proceeding in a tense but orderly manner.
As time went on, both sides were preparing intensively for the match.
In the mountains behind Minglong Pass, the army of Wind, Snow and Lightning grew stronger and stronger, with high morale.
Meanwhile, inside the pass, Ye Wuhen was also strengthening defenses in preparation for the upcoming great battle.
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Within the capital, the imperial palace stands majestically, its walls towering high, its golden splendor gleaming in the sunlight.
However, Emperor Si Xiaofei of the Great Qian Dynasty had no interest in appreciating the beautiful palace scenery. He sat on the dragon throne with a livid face and his eyes flashing with anger.
An urgent battle report was hastily presented, and the news of the fall of Minglong Pass struck Si Xiaofei's heart like a heavy hammer.
He slammed his fist on the imperial desk and roared, "Useless! The garrison at Minglong Pass is a bunch of useless trash!"
The sound echoed in the hall, making everyone's ears ring.
The officials were terrified, their heads bowed, not daring to utter a sound.
They all realized that the emperor's anger was extraordinary, and any attempt to defend himself at this moment would only add fuel to the fire.
Si Xiaofei took a deep breath, trying to calm the anger in his heart.
"My lords, now that Minglong Pass has fallen, the northern frontier is in grave danger."
"What good ideas do you have? Tell us quickly!"
The emperor's anger surged like a raging storm. He glared at his ministers and demanded in a stern voice...
A hush fell over the hall. The ministers looked at each other, none daring to speak.
The war in the northern frontier is a matter of life and death for the Great Qian Dynasty. The slightest misstep could plunge the country into utter ruin.
"Your Majesty, the only course of action now is to send reinforcements to the northern frontier as soon as possible to stabilize the situation."
At this moment, a minister mustered his courage and stepped forward, bowing as he spoke.
"That makes sense, but who is capable of shouldering this heavy responsibility?"
Upon hearing this, the emperor frowned, pondered for a moment, and then spoke.
Silence fell over the court once again. All the officials knew that what the northern frontier needed at this moment was a general who could turn the tide.
However, looking across the court, there are very few who are capable of undertaking this important task.
"Your Majesty, given the current situation, Grand Tutor Gu Changqing of the Great Qian Dynasty must personally intervene."
Finally, an old minister spoke in a trembling voice.
These words immediately caused an uproar in the imperial court.
Gu Changqing is not only proficient in both literary and military arts, but also a pillar of the Great Qian Dynasty.
However, he was currently suppressing the Yellow Turban Rebellion in the south, so how could he possibly be in the middle of the north?
"The Grand Tutor is currently suppressing a rebellion in the south; how can he be easily mobilized?"
The emperor frowned, his gaze deep as he looked at the old minister, and said in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty, although the Grand Tutor is located in the south, his prestige and wisdom are enough to deter the Nightshade Army in the north."
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"Only by having the Grand Tutor personally go to the front lines can the morale of the troops be quickly stabilized and their spirits restored."
The old minister took a deep breath and said firmly.
Si Xiaofei frowned, looking troubled, as he weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
He knew the old minister's words were true, but mobilizing the Grand Tutor was no easy task.
The atmosphere in the court grew increasingly heavy, and the officials all lowered their heads, not daring to look the emperor in the eye.
For a moment, the imperial court fell silent.
"Your Majesty, this old minister has a plan that may be feasible."
Just then, another minister stepped forward and bowed.
Emperor Si Xiaofei looked up, gesturing for him to continue.
"We can send messengers at full speed to the south to report the emergency situation in the northern frontier to the Grand Tutor."
"At the same time, elite troops were mobilized from various places to rush to the aid of the northern frontier to relieve the urgent crisis."
The minister continued.
Upon hearing this, a hint of approval flashed in Si Xiaofei's eyes.
"This plan is excellent. Immediately dispatch an envoy to the south to report to the Grand Tutor, and at the same time order the troops stationed in various places to rush to the aid of the northern frontier."
After a moment of contemplation, he nodded.
At the emperor's command, the court immediately sprang into action.
The officials accepted the order and set off to prepare to mobilize troops and provisions to support the northern frontier.
Si Xiaofei sat on the dragon throne, gazing intently into the distance, his heart filled with anticipation and worry.
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In a temporary camp on the southern battlefield, Gu Changqing sat upright in the main tent, his brows furrowed, the Qian Du secret report in his hand heavy, just like the worries in his heart at this moment.
The news of the fall of Minglong Pass caught him off guard, but what troubled him even more was how to balance the war on the northern and southern fronts.
He knew that the Night Fiend Army in the north was not to be underestimated, but the Yellow Turban Army in the south, under Meng Zhang's leadership, was equally formidable.
Meng Zhang is a brilliant strategist; if he marches north, the southern front will likely be in grave danger.
"Grand Tutor, urgent military news! General Su Ye from Wuzhou has sent a letter."
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the tent, and a messenger, holding a letter, knelt down in front of Gu Changqing, panting.
Gu Changqing took the letter with a puzzled look and unfolded it to read it carefully.
In the letter, Su Ye's handwriting was strong and powerful, expressing his determination to hold back the Yellow Turban Army in Luzhou for the Great Qian Dynasty, so that Gu Changqing would have no worries and could focus on the war in the northern frontier.
"Is the content of this letter accurate?"
After reading the letter, a hint of surprise flashed in Gu Changqing's eyes. He looked up at the messenger and said in a deep voice.
"Absolutely true, Grand Tutor."
The messenger replied confidently, "It was delivered personally by General Su Ye's messenger."
Gu Changqing took a deep breath, as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart.
He stood up, walked to the map, and carefully examined the battle situation on both the northern and southern fronts.
With Su Ye's promise, he could at least temporarily put aside his concerns about the south.
Meanwhile, in the imperial palace of Qiandu, Si Xiaofei also received the same message.
After reading Su Ye's letter, a long-lost smile appeared on his face.
"Your Majesty, this Prince Yun's actions are truly a blessing for our Great Qian Dynasty."
A loyal minister remarked.
"The Crown Prince of Yun is commendable for his loyalty and bravery. This time, he took the initiative to promise to hold back Meng Zhang's hundreds of thousands of troops in Luzhou, which relieved our Great Qian from an urgent crisis. I am very pleased."
Si Xiaofei nodded, his eyes revealing his approval of Su Ye.
"Your Majesty, sending three princesses to marry Su Ye was truly the right move."
"Now it seems that this Crown Prince Yun is not only brave and skilled in battle, but also a person of great loyalty and righteousness, and he is grateful to the royal family."
Another minister chimed in, remarking with emotion.