xymnovel Chapter 446 Actions of the Great Qian Dynasty
Chapter 446 Actions of the Great Qian Dynasty
"Hengzhou is located in the middle of the five states of the Great Qian Dynasty, and is the throat of Cangzhou and Yunzhou."
"If we can control this place, we can closely connect Cangzhou, Yunzhou and Hengzhou, forming a stable triangular area."
"This is of paramount strategic significance for our long-term development."
"At the same time, Hengzhou is rich in resources, its people live in peace and contentment, and its geographical location is very advantageous. During this period, the Yellow Turban Rebellion and many other chaotic events in Daqian have had little impact on Hengzhou."
"It can provide us with a solid forward base."
Upon hearing this, Xun You nodded slightly, his eyes becoming even more profound: "My lord, what Fengxiao said is absolutely right. Controlling Hengzhou will not only ensure the safety of Cangzhou and Yunzhou, but also allow for further westward expansion, stirring up the entire Daqian Dynasty."
"At the same time, we can also head south to Wuzhou and seize another state, or even head north to Minglong Pass and intervene in the situation in the northern border."
"In this way, with Hengzhou and Yunzhou joining forces, our power will surely grow even stronger, as we hold sway over three states."
"Even if the future Great Qian era sweeps away the gloom, we will still be able to contend with the imperial court."
Upon hearing this, Su Ye's heart stirred.
He knew the importance of Hengzhou to him; if he could control this place, it would undoubtedly be a huge boost to his grand ambitions.
"What you two say makes sense."
"Have Fengxiao and Gongda made preparations for the journey north to Hengzhou?"
After pondering for a moment, Su Ye asked curiously.
"My lord, do not worry. Gongda and I have already carefully planned this matter. At the same time, we can also send spies to infiltrate Hengzhou to scout the terrain and troop deployment so that we can formulate a more precise battle plan. When the time is right, we will lead our army north to take control of Hengzhou in one fell swoop."
"Both Cang and Yun provinces are under the control of our lord's forces. We can use the power of these two provinces to make full preparations for marching north to Heng province."
Guo Jia smiled slightly, shook the wine gourd in his hand, and took a big gulp.
"Furthermore, Hengzhou has long been adjacent to Cangzhou and Yunzhou, and now the chaos of the Great Qian Dynasty is already evident."
"We can contact the powerful clans and gentry within Hengzhou and force them to take sides."
"In this way, we can attack from both inside and outside to ensure the smooth progress of our operation to advance north to Hengzhou."
Xun You stroked his beard with one hand, speaking with a profound expression.
Presumably, the powerful clans and gentry within Hengzhou will make the right choice.
For clans, those who are loyal to the army and patriotic are only a minority.
The survival of the family is the most important thing.
When circumstances force them to act against their will, they will "be the wise ones who know when to yield!"
"Good! With the two of you by my side, what great thing can't we accomplish!"
Su Ye laughed heartily upon hearing this.
It was late at night, but the mansion was still brightly lit.
Su Ye and his two advisors continued to discuss the specific details and plans for heading north to Hengzhou.
At dawn the next day, as the first rays of sunlight appeared on the horizon, Wuzhou City was bathed in a soft and ancient glow.
The Great Qian army under Shen Zhian and Si Yan had already retreated like the tide. Their retreat was like a magnificent chapter in the long river of history quietly turning over, leaving only dust and echoes lingering in the sky above Wuzhou City.
Amidst the dust and smoke, one could almost hear the whispers of warriors and the neighing of warhorses.
Su Ye stood atop the city wall, gazing at the receding military formation, his eyes glued to the white-clad hibiscus, to the novel "I Summon Famous Generals of All History in Another World," and to every update of it. A complex mix of emotions surged within him.
This withdrawal was not only a military retreat, but also a reshuffling of the delicate balance between the two forces.
Meanwhile, his Cangzhou army also needs to prepare for a new journey, handing over this gateway to Wuzhou to the Yellow Turban army not far outside the city.
Su Ye and his entourage led their troops north to Hengzhou. The scenery along the way changed, and from south to north, the landscape gradually became desolate.
As the army marched, dust billowed, but it could not conceal the solemn expression on Su Ye's face.
Just then, a stern-faced spy from the Luo Wang organization, dressed in black, silently approached him and presented him with a secret letter sealed with cinnabar and bearing the Luo Wang organization's unique secret mark.
Su Ye took the secret letter, and a strange sense of foreboding welled up in his heart.
He slowly opened the envelope and pulled out a thin, cicada-wing-like note. The handwriting on it was as smooth as flowing water, yet each word was heavy, revealing an urgent sense of impending doom.
The letter mentioned that in the southernmost part of Qianzhou, bordering Luzhou and Wuzhou, the Yellow Turban Army was gathering in Qianyuan County like a dark cloud.
Such scenes are like a historical painting, a premonition of a chaotic world reigniting, with war raging and battlefields littered with bones.
Even more surprisingly, Emperor Si Xiaofei of the Great Qian Dynasty, disregarding the turmoil in the court and the country, issued a conscription order, commanding all the private armies of powerful families in Qianzhou to gather in Qianyuan County. Their forces were overwhelming, seemingly determined to fight to the death.
After reading it, Su Ye pondered to himself: Could it be that Si Xiaofei really wanted to emulate the emperors of ancient times, personally lead troops into battle, and build a Great Wall of the country with his own flesh and blood?
However, what kind of deep-seated plans or momentary indignation lie behind this move?
"Qianyuan County, the southernmost part of Qianzhou, which borders Luzhou and Wuzhou, has become the garrison of most of the Yellow Turban army, and is now engulfed in flames."
Guo Jia read in a low voice, his brows furrowed, "Si Xiaofei, this emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty is willing to shake the foundations of the country and has issued a conscription order to most of the aristocratic families in Qianzhou, intending to turn Qianyuan County into a stage for a life-or-death battle."
Su Ye looked up at the sky. The dawn had passed, and the afternoon sun shone through the sparse clouds, casting dappled light and shadow, as if foreshadowing the coming changes in the weather.
"Is the Emperor personally leading the expedition to stake the fate of the entire Great Qian Dynasty on this one battle?"
Su Ye murmured to himself, feeling both shocked and worried.
As the southern gateway to Qianzhou, the importance of Qianyuan County's geographical location is self-evident.
Now, with the Yellow Turban Army and the Great Qian Army gathered here, along with the addition of private armies from powerful families, the scale and impact of this battle will likely far surpass any previous war, becoming a crucial turning point in rewriting history.
"Let's prepare for war."
"The Cangzhou army must be prepared at all times to deal with any possible changes."
Su Ye gave the order in a deep voice, his voice soft but conveying an unquestionable determination.
As soon as the order was given, a low murmur of response rang out from the Cangzhou army.
"Wait a minute, something's not right!"
Guo Jia looked at the secret letter in his hand, as well as the map of the Great Qian Dynasty that Xue Rengui and Tie Shiwen had taken out.
His brows furrowed slightly, his gaze shifting between the secret letter in his hand and the map of the Great Qian Dynasty spread out on the table, as if trying to find hidden secrets between the lines.
Beside them, Xue Rengui and Tie Shiwen were also intently studying the map. On it, beside Qianyuan County, a mighty river called "Hanlan Cangjiang" ran through Qianzhou and Luzhou, its surface shimmering like a giant dragon winding through the land, containing endless power and secrets.