Chapter 577 After the Battles End, Nightshade Sends a Letter
Chapter 577 After the Battles End, Nightshade Sends a Letter
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"Huo Qubing, today's battle has failed to determine a victor. When our armies clash again in the future, it will surely be the day you, this brat, are utterly destroyed!"
Zhao Kuangyin's voice was loud and clear. Looking at the menacing Huo Qubing not far away, his eyes flashed with murderous intent.
"Hmph, my Cangzhou army is strong and well-equipped, why would we fear a barking dog like you!"
"I'm letting you retreat today, but we'll see who's truly formidable on the battlefield tomorrow. I'll show you the might of my Cangzhou army!"
Upon hearing this, a sharp glint flashed in Huo Qubing's eyes.
However, they did not intervene to stop Zhao Kuangyin and his Nightshade cavalry from retreating.
Firstly, Lian Po and Tie Shiwen's 50,000-strong army was exhausted from their journey, and it was uncertain how much fighting strength they possessed. Secondly, the majority of the Nightshade army consisted of cavalry.
If we rashly pursue them, it would be like throwing good money after bad.
Therefore, as the Night Fury army slowly retreated, both sides on the battlefield began to tacitly separate, allowing the Night Fury cavalry to withdraw from the battlefield.
At that moment, a gentle breeze blew by, lifting Zhao Kuangyin's hair, making his resolute face appear even more angular in the firelight.
"Young Huo, if you have the guts, come fight me again another day and see who has the last laugh!"
Zhao Kuangyin glanced back at the spirited young man once more, his eyes revealing unmistakable apprehension.
"What is there to be afraid of?"
"We'll meet again on the battlefield, and there we'll settle this once and for all!"
Huo Qubing responded just as fearlessly, full of fighting spirit.
Immediately, at a command, Zhao Kuangyin led the Night Fury cavalry in an orderly withdrawal from the battlefield, leaving behind a silent battlefield and a few scattered flags still standing on it.
Inside the Night Fiend Army's camp, the lights were on, and Zhao Fengyun's face was as heavy as lead.
The jade brush held between his fingers quickly left lines of ink on the rice paper.
Now, the battlefield in the northern border of Hengzhou has begun to slip out of his control as the Cangzhou army marches north.
Although there is a three-king agreement between the Night King and the Cloud King, it is uncertain whether Su Ye, the Cloud King's heir, will abide by it.
The Cangzhou army, now stationed in the northern border of Hengzhou, is like a thorn in the side for the Yesha army.
We can't fight them, but we can't just ignore them either. We have to keep some troops here to wear down the Cangzhou army.
This is very difficult for the Night Fury.
They were unwilling to provoke the Cangzhou Army under Su Ye's command, a major enemy, while the main force of the Night Fiend Army was engaged in a large-scale battle with the Daqian Army.
However, there was also a concern that the Cangzhou army might take advantage of the battle between the two sides to launch a large-scale northward offensive and directly attack the Nightshade army from the rear.
Therefore, the Night Fury are now in a difficult position.
Therefore, Zhao Fengyun cannot make a decision for Night King now, whether to stay here with his army and fight to the death with the Cangzhou army.
Let's see if we can find another way to prevent the Cangzhou army from easily heading north.
This would allow his Night Fiend army to escape from the northern border of Hengzhou and join the battle against Daqian outside Minglong Pass.
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Not long after, in the capital of Hengzhou, Su Ye, the commander of the Cangzhou Army who had easily captured Tianheng Prefecture, the capital of Hengzhou, was sitting in the study of the city lord's mansion.
Outside the window, the night was as dark as ink, while inside, the candlelight flickered, illuminating his young and handsome face.
A huge map was spread out on the desk, with different colored markers outlining the complex situation of the current situation.
Su Ye's gaze slowly moved across the map, pondering the next move of the Cangzhou army.
Just then, Xu Chu, a burly man who had been guarding the door, hurriedly entered, presenting a sealed letter with the distinctive emblem of the Nightshade Army, which stood out prominently.
"My lord, a letter has arrived from the Night King of Minglong Pass."
Xu Chu handed Su Ye an urgent letter from the Luo Wang organization and said respectfully.
Su Ye took the letter, gently tore open the seal, and pulled out the letter paper. Lines of vigorous and powerful handwriting came into view.
In the letter, the Night King, in his capacity as an elder, first praised Su Ye's achievements in recent years, revealing a friendly and conciliatory tone in his words. Then, he changed the subject and put forward the core purpose of the communication—to sign a non-aggression pact.
"Zhongkang, issue the order to summon Fengxiao, Gongda, and Zhaoxuan to come here immediately for a meeting."
After reading the letter, Su Ye smiled knowingly and then gave the order.
Before long, the three strategists of the Cangzhou army gathered in the study again.
The four sat around a table, and Su Ye handed them the Night King's letter. The room fell silent, with only the sound of pages turning echoing in the background.
"Gentlemen, what do you think the Night King's intentions are? Is it a genuine desire for peace, or merely a delaying tactic?"
After everyone had finished reading, Su Ye spoke first.
"The Night Fiend Army is currently locked in a stalemate with the Great Qian Army outside Minglong Pass, while our Cangzhou Army's northward advance undoubtedly poses a flank threat to them."
"However, while the alliance is good, it should not be taken lightly. The Night Fury are known for their cunning and unpredictability, and we must be wary of any deception. Perhaps they are trying to use this opportunity to lure our troops into a false sense of security so that they can secretly lay their plans."
Xun You stroked his beard and continued.
"If we can truly reach an alliance with the Night King's Night Fiend Army in the North, it will also be beneficial to Cangzhou."
"Our army has just captured Hengzhou. We can take this opportunity to consolidate our internal strength, appease the people, and enhance our capabilities."
"But at the same time, we must also take precautions to ensure that the alliance is not easily torn up."
As the top official in charge of all government affairs in Hengzhou, Gao Jiong's primary considerations are those related to government affairs.
"I am aware of the Night King's intentions, but the matter of the alliance must be handled with caution."
"Our Cangzhou army has just taken Hengzhou and does need some rest, but we cannot be too hasty."
"Fengxiao, you're good at this. Draft a reply immediately. You can agree to the Night King's alliance, but now it's the Night Fiend Army that's taking the initiative to sign with us. See if you can manipulate things a bit."
Su Ye nodded, then turned his gaze back to the map, pondered for a moment, and said.
Guo Jia accepted the order and rose to prepare to leave to write a reply.
"Gongda, keep a close eye on the movements of the Nightshade Army, especially their progress in the war with Daqian, and the possible impact on Hengzhou."
"At the same time, we will strengthen intelligence gathering to ensure that we can obtain first-hand information in a timely manner."
Su Ye then turned to Xun You.
Xun You nodded in agreement, then got up and left to coordinate with the Luo Wang network and set up an intelligence network.
"Zhaoxuan is now coordinating internal affairs in Hengzhou to ensure sufficient logistical supplies such as food and manpower. At the same time, he is strengthening border defenses to prevent unforeseen circumstances."
"Furthermore, you must carefully scrutinize any cooperation requests that the Nightshade Army may make to ensure that they do not harm the interests of Cangzhou."
Finally, Su Ye looked at Gao Jiong.
After the three men left to carry out their orders, the study returned to its usual quiet.
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