Chapter 754 The Overlord of Dingque Prefecture Heads North!
Chapter 754 The Overlord of Dingque Prefecture Heads North!
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Outside the door, escorted by Ji Bu, Fan Zeng, who had just arrived in a hurry, slowly walked into the hall, his slightly aged face filled with worry.
As one of the elders who knew Xiang Yu best in his time, he knew Xiang Yu's ambition and understood the young overlord's character—brave but often lacking in patience and thoughtfulness.
At this moment, Fan Zeng coughed lightly, preparing to speak, but then he saw that Xiang Yu had already impatiently begun his next deployment.
"Father, you've come at just the right time..."
"I was just about to discuss with them the idea of immediately leading an army north to capture Wenzhou!"
When Xiang Yu saw Fan Zeng, his eyes lit up, and he quickly greeted him warmly.
In this life, Fan Zeng follows the same trajectory as before, being implanted as Xiang Yu's adopted father since childhood, and one of the few elders who can get Xiang Yu to listen to his words.
Upon hearing this, Fan Zeng felt a pang of anxiety. He wanted to offer some words of advice, but he swallowed them back down.
He knew Xiang Yu too well. Once this young king made a decision, it was like a wild horse that could not be pulled back.
Moreover, Xiang Yu's confidence was not unfounded. His martial prowess and the invincible Overlord Cavalry were indeed enough to strike fear into the hearts of many enemies.
"Your Majesty, Quezhou has just been pacified, and the people's hearts are not yet settled. Moreover, our army has been fighting for days and needs time to rest."
"Is heading north at this time too hasty?"
Fan Zeng hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, though he tried to soften his tone.
Fan Zeng hesitated, as Quezhou had just been captured and it was not advisable to start another war.
However, seeing Xiang Yu's enthusiastic appearance, Fan Zeng, who knew Xiang Yu's stubborn and self-willed nature, sighed inwardly, knowing that the chances were slim.
"Father, when did you become so cautious? In recent times, haven't our Jiangdong soldiers repeatedly achieved victories against overwhelming odds and against stronger opponents?"
"Now, the Overlord Cavalry under my command is the elite of the elite. What is there to fear?"
Sure enough, Xiang Yu burst into laughter upon hearing this, his laughter filled with both heroic spirit and a touch of untamed spirit.
In the past, in Jiangdong and Quezhou, Xiang Yu led the Overlord Cavalry, relying on his unparalleled martial prowess, and his Overlord Light Cavalry raids were basically invincible!
Therefore, Xiang Yu was confident enough to repeat his old trick and led his Overlord Cavalry north to raid Wenzhou.
Before Wenzhou can react, completely crush Wenzhou!
Fan Zeng shook his head helplessly and sighed inwardly.
He knew that Xiang Yu's confidence was both his strength and his weakness.
But since we can't directly dissuade him, we can only try our best to plan things out for him.
"Your Majesty, if we are truly going to head north, we must make thorough preparations."
"Although Wenzhou is not as fortified as Quezhou, I have studied Han Xin of the Jiuxiao Army. He is both intelligent and brave. He single-handedly used tens of thousands of troops to suppress Long Junzuo, who controlled the Dayong Longque Army, in Wenzhou City, making him unable to move. He should not be underestimated."
"Furthermore, within Wenzhou City, there is still Long Junzuo and his Dayong Dragon Sparrow Army. Now that the Sparrow King has fallen at the hands of the Great King, Long Junzuo will certainly not let it go. Moreover, the Dayong Dragon Sparrow Army is a renowned Daoist army in the Dayong Dynasty, and should not be underestimated."
Fan Zeng sighed inwardly and spoke slowly.
"Father, you worry too much! Since I, Xiang Yu, first rose to prominence, have I ever feared anyone? Han Xin may be wise, but how could he possibly withstand the might of my Overlord Cavalry?"
"Furthermore, speed is of the essence in war. Our light cavalry raid will surely catch them off guard!"
Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu laughed heartily, filled with boundless pride.
Fan Zeng looked at Xiang Yu's confident demeanor and sighed inwardly.
He knew Xiang Yu was unparalleled in bravery, but sometimes, this excessive confidence could become his fatal weakness.
However, Fan Zeng also understood that Xiang Yu's personality meant that if he tried to dissuade him at this moment, it would likely backfire.
"Since Your Majesty has made up your mind, then this old minister will say no more."
"However, I hope Your Majesty will act cautiously and not underestimate the enemy."
Fan Zeng sighed, his tone tinged with helplessness, but more so with concern for Xiang Yu.
"Don't worry, Father, I know what I'm doing."
"On this northward journey, I will make sure that Wenzhou, even the Nine Heavens Army and the entire Great Yong Dynasty know that my Xiang Yu's Overlord Cavalry is the true overlord of this chaotic world!"
Xiang Yu patted Fan Zeng on the shoulder with a broad smile.
After saying this, Xiang Yu waved his hand and ordered the entire army to prepare for battle.
Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng then walked toward the city gate while continuing to discuss the details of the expedition.
"Father, do you know why I am so eager to go north?"
Xiang Yu suddenly asked, his tone tinged with emotion.
"Your Majesty has the world at heart and naturally desires to unify this chaotic world as soon as possible and restore peace to the land."
Fan Zeng was slightly taken aback, wondering what Xiang Yu was up to, but he still responded skillfully.
"Haha, Father, there's no need for such formalities between us. You don't need to deal with me like this now."
"In this chaotic world, opportunities are fleeting. If I don't strike while the iron is hot, I'm afraid I'll miss a golden opportunity."
Xiang Yu shook his head, his gaze becoming profound.
Upon hearing this, Fan Zeng looked up at Xiang Yu's suddenly somber expression and felt a surge of relief.
My son, who's always causing trouble, is finally starting to understand things.
He had always known that although Xiang Yu was young, he possessed extraordinary foresight and ambition.
Such a king deserves Fan Zeng's full support!
Hmm... if I don't occasionally make a foolish mistake.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, this old minister will do everything in his power to help Your Majesty achieve your goal of hegemony!"
Fan Zeng remained silent for a long time, then laughed and said solemnly.
"With my advisor here, what do I, Xiang Yu, have to fear?"
"Once Yu leads the Overlord Cavalry to capture Wenzhou, he will immediately march north and strike at the heart of the Great Yong Dynasty!"
Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu burst into laughter, his laughter brimming with confidence.
As Xiang Yu finished speaking, the sound of horses' hooves suddenly came from the darkness in the distance.
"Your Majesty, let us prepare to depart!"
Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng exchanged a glance, and then Fan Zeng sighed softly and said in a low voice.
"Soldiers, follow me north, conquer Wenzhou, and together we will establish our dominance!"
Xiang Yu nodded, took a deep breath, then mounted his horse, raised the Heavenly Dragon City-Breaking Halberd high, and shouted loudly to the Overlord Cavalry behind him.
"Yes, sir!"
The numerous Overlord Cavalry warriors, clad in jet-black beast-face armor, responded in unison, their voices shaking the heavens and the earth.
They followed closely behind Xiang Yu, rushing northwards towards Wenzhou like a black torrent.
"Your Majesty, you must proceed with extreme caution on your journey to Wenzhou."
Fan Zeng gave his instructions again, his aged voice sounding particularly clear in the night wind.
"Rest assured, Father, I, Xiang Yu, have never been defeated since the day I was born! This has been true before, and it will be true hereafter!"
"On my way to Wenzhou, I will make the whole world know the name of Xiang Yu of Jiangdong, and let the might of my Jiangdong Overlord Cavalry be sung throughout the world!"
Xiang Yu smiled slightly and glanced back at Fan Zeng.
Having said that, Xiang Yu spurred his horse, and with a neigh, the black steed charged forward like an arrow released from a bow.
The Overlord Cavalry followed closely behind, their countless dark figures gradually blurring in the night, leaving only the deafening sound of hooves echoing through the night sky.
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