xymnovel Chapter 749 Lü Bu's Raid on Quezhou: The Battle Ends
Chapter 749 Lü Bu's Raid on Quezhou: The Battle Ends
Behind this letter lies a complex power struggle and entanglement of interests within the Great Ling Dynasty.
But he also understood that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a chance for the Night Fury Army to gain a foothold in Daling.
The secret letter in Ye Wuhen's hand seemed to carry an invisible weight. His gaze wandered between the lines, and the playful smile on his lips gradually widened.
Zhao Fengyun, Ye Yun, Yan Qifeng, and a group of generals including Lü Bu and Gongsun Yang stood around the tent, and the atmosphere inside became subtle because of this sudden news.
"Hmph, these three Liu brothers of the Great Ling Dynasty are quite pragmatic."
"It seems they have also realized that they cannot shake the foundation of the Great Ling Dynasty on their own, and they need the help of our iron cavalry in the north."
"Your Highness, the three Liu brothers have considerable influence in Daling. If we can join forces with them, it will undoubtedly greatly accelerate our conquest of Daling."
Zhao Fengyun broke the silence first, his voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible excitement.
Being able to easily enter the Great Ling Dynasty without lifting a finger is naturally a good thing for the Night Fiend Army.
"What Fengyun said is true. The three brothers, Liu Bang, Liu Xiu, and Liu Yu, each held their own armies and were powerful, but this also shows the delicate balance between them."
"The fact that the three of them have taken the initiative to propose cooperation undoubtedly shows that they have seen our covetousness for the Great Ling Dynasty, but it also reflects that their current strength is insufficient to swallow up the entire Great Ling Dynasty on their own."
Ye Wuhen smiled slightly, gently placed the secret letter on the table, and glanced around, seemingly assessing everyone's reaction.
"Your Highness, although this letter expresses a desire for cooperation, we must still be cautious."
"The internal forces of the Great Ling Dynasty are complex and intertwined. Although Liu Bang and others have rebellious intentions, they may not fully trust each other. If we cooperate with them, we need to clearly define the division of interests in advance to ensure that we are not swallowed up by the undercurrents behind them."
Ye Yun, sitting to the left, gently tapped the table beside him, his brows furrowing slightly, and slowly began to speak.
"We still need to be wary of them. After all, in our northern border region, a wolf is still a wolf. Even if they are with us for the time being, it is hard to guarantee that they won't show their fangs at some point."
"Your Highness, I believe that cooperation is possible, but we must clearly define priorities. We cannot afford to only eat the scraps of the Great Ling Dynasty's cake."
Yan Qifeng nodded in agreement, her military uniform revealing her indomitable spirit.
"What you all say makes sense. The proposal by Liu Bang and others has undoubtedly opened a window for us, giving us the opportunity to intervene more deeply in the internal strife of Daling."
"Although the Great Ling Dynasty is weak, it is still bigger than a horse. In this westward expedition, we will not only have to face the Great Ling royal family, but also local strongmen like Liu Bang and his two brothers."
Upon hearing this, Ye Wuhen's smile widened. He stood up, walked to the map, and gently traced the territory of the Great Ling Dynasty with his finger, as if drawing a blueprint for the future.
"What we want is not only to join forces with the rebel forces within Da Ling to overthrow the dynasty, but also to gradually erode Da Ling's territory and strengthen our northern frontier in the process."
"Therefore, we must dictate the terms of cooperation!"
He then turned around, his gaze sharp as he scanned each of the generals.
"Ye Yun, this matter is entrusted to you. Select a shrewd and capable envoy to go to Liu Bang and discuss the details of the cooperation."
Ye Wuhen turned to look at Ye Yun, who was frowning and deep in thought.
"Your Highness, rest assured..."
Yun will naturally let those three Liu brothers know that cooperating with our Night Fiend Army is their wisest choice.
Ye Yun nodded gently and waved his feather fan, as if he had already laid a thousand nets in his heart, just waiting for the fish to fall into them.
"However, before we make formal contact with Liu Bang and the others, there is one more thing we need to do."
Ye Wuhen nodded in satisfaction, then changed the subject.
"This is the latest intelligence we have. Within the Great Ling Dynasty, besides the three Liu brothers and those powerful ministers who are now secretly controlling the entire Great Ling court, there is another force that cannot be ignored—the remnants of the royal family."
"Now, these remaining forces, though weakened by the tacit suppression of those powerful officials, are still secretly plotting a counterattack."
He walked to the table, picked up a new intelligence report, and showed it to everyone.
"What we need to do now is..."
"Before formally cooperating with Liu Bang and others, we should first give this remaining force a heavy blow, so that they understand that the world of Da Ling has changed."
"While we're at it, let's take over Ezhou Prefecture, which they've been operating from their base!"
Ye Wuhen's gaze sharpened as he pointed to the territory of the Great Ling Dynasty that bordered the Great Qian Dynasty to the north on the map.
"Your Highness, leave this matter to me! I will make sure those remnants of the royal family know the might of the Night Fiend Army!"
Upon hearing this, a ruthless glint flashed in Zhao Fengyun's eyes.
"No, I have other plans for this operation. Fengyun, you will also be responsible for commanding most of the Nightshade Army's cavalry."
"Fengxian, this time you will lead an elite force into Ezhou Prefecture of the Great Ling Dynasty to find and eliminate this remaining force."
"Remember, be clean and efficient; leave no trace!"
Ye Wuhen smiled slightly, shook his head, and then looked at Lu Bu, who had remained silent behind him.
"Yes, Your Highness!"
At this moment, Lu Bu, still clad in beast-faced chainmail armor and wearing a lion-headed belt, felt a chill run down his spine and immediately accepted the order.
...
Meanwhile, on the southern horizon of the Dayong Dynasty, a fortified city in the northernmost part of Quezhou stood majestically, as if it were the last fortress on this land, silently watching over the approaching storm.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the ancient city walls, casting a tragic golden glow on this city that was about to witness a turning point in history.
"Boom!"
A deafening roar shattered the silence. The massive city gate collapsed under the fierce attack of the Overlord Cavalry, dust flying and wood chips scattering, as if the wheels of history were relentlessly crushing the threshold of the old era.
Holding the Heavenly Dragon City-Breaking Halberd, Xiang Yu, clad in jet-black armor, resembled a war god returning from hell, exuding heroic spirit and revealing unruliness and domineering aura as he slowly emerged from the breach in the city gate.
Sunlight streamed through the broken city gate, bathing him in a golden glow and adding to his aura of holiness and inviolability.
"May the King be mighty! May the King be mighty!"
Behind him, the many warriors of the Overlord Cavalry shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens and the earth, their eyes fixed on the king in front of them, who they considered invincible and unconquerable.
Behind him stood Gonggong, a burly man with a face as red as a jujube and a wild beard and hair. He held a giant halberd called "Xuanzhong Zhenhaiji," the blade of which gleamed with a cold light, as if it could cleave through everything in the world. His "Bibo Talangqi," with its light hooves, treaded the waves and followed closely behind him, together stepping into the last fortress of Quezhou.