Chapter 450: Daqian Court Actions (We need to speed up the plot!)

"Hengzhou is located among the five states in the Daqian Central Region, and is the throat of Cangzhou and Yunzhou."

"If we can control this place, we can closely connect Cangzhou, Yunzhou and Hengzhou to form a stable triangle."

"This is of vital strategic significance to our long-term development."

"At the same time, Hengzhou is rich in resources, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and its geographical location is very advantageous. During this period of time, the Yellow Turban Rebellion and many other chaos in Daqian rarely affected Hengzhou."

"It can provide us with a solid forward base."

Xun You nodded slightly after hearing this, his eyes became more profound: "My Lord, Feng Xiao is right. Controlling Hengzhou can not only ensure the safety of Cangzhou and Yunzhou, but also further expand westward and stir up the whole Daqian Dynasty."

"At the same time, we can also go south to Wuzhou and seize another state, or even go north to Minglong Pass and interfere in the situation in the northern border."

"In this way, with Hengzhou and Yunzhou helping each other, we will be able to dominate the three states and our power will surely grow even stronger."

"Even if the future Daqian clears away the haze, we will be able to compete with the imperial court."

Su Ye's heart moved when he heard this.

He knew how important Hengzhou was to him. If he could control this place, it would undoubtedly be a huge help to his grand ambitions.

"You two are right."

"Are Fengxiao and Gongda ready for the journey north to Hengzhou?"

Su Ye pondered for a moment, then asked curiously.

"Don't worry, my lord. Gongda and I have already carefully planned this matter. At the same time, we can also send spies to sneak into Hengzhou to explore the terrain and troop deployment so that we can formulate a more accurate battle plan. When the time is right, we will lead the army north to control Hengzhou in one fell swoop."

"Both Cang and Yun states are under the control of the lord's forces. We can use the power of these two states to make full preparations for heading north to Hengzhou."

Guo Jia smiled slightly, shook the wine gourd in his hand, took a sip and said.

"In addition, Hengzhou has long been adjacent to Cangzhou and Yunzhou. Now the chaos in Daqian has become apparent."

"We can contact the powerful and noble families in Hengzhou and force them to take sides."

"In this way, we can attack from both inside and outside to ensure that the operation to Hengzhou in the north can proceed smoothly."

Xun You stroked his beard with one hand and said meaningfully.

Presumably, the powerful and aristocratic families in Hengzhou will make the right choice.

For the clan, those who are loyal to the army and patriotic are only a minority.

The survival of the family is the top priority.

When the situation is stronger than the people themselves, they will "become heroes who know the times"!

"Great! With you two here with me, there's nothing to worry about!"

Su Ye laughed out loud when he heard that.

It was late at night but the mansion was still brightly lit.

Su Ye and the two advisers continued to discuss the specific details and plans of heading north to Hengzhou.

At dawn the next day, the sky was breaking into daylight, and Wuzhou City was bathed in a soft and ancient light.

The Daqian army under the command of Shen Zhian and Si Yan has retreated like the tide. The scene of their retreat is like a magnificent chapter in the long river of history that has quietly turned over, leaving only dust and echoes lingering over Wuzhou City.

In the dust, there seemed to be the whispers of soldiers and the neighing of horses. Su Ye stood on the top of the tower, staring at the army formation that was gradually moving away, with complicated emotions surging in his heart.

This withdrawal is not only a military concession, but also a reshuffle of the delicate balance between the two forces.

The Cangzhou army under his command also had to get ready to embark on a new journey and hand over the gateway to Wuzhou to the Yellow Turban Army not far outside the city.

Su Ye and his entourage led the army north to Hengzhou. The scenery along the way changed, and from south to north, the scenery gradually became desolate.

As the army marched, dust flew up, but it could not hide the solemn expression on Su Ye's brow.

At this moment, a Luowang spy dressed in black and with a stern face came to his side quietly and presented a secret letter with both hands. The letter was sealed with cinnabar and printed with Luowang's unique secret mark.

Su Ye took the secret letter and felt an ominous premonition in his heart.

He slowly opened the envelope and pulled out the thin paper inside. The handwriting on it was as smooth as flowing water, but each word was heavy, revealing a sense of urgency as if a storm was about to come.

The letter mentioned that in Qianzhou, the southernmost part of the country, adjacent to Luzhou and Wuzhou, in Qianyuan County, the Yellow Turban Army was gathering like a dark cloud.

This scene seems like a harbinger of troubled times, with flames of war and bones of soldiers scattered all over the ground, as if in a historical scroll.

What is even more surprising is that the Daqian Emperor Si Xiaofei, regardless of the turmoil in the court and the country, issued a conscription order, ordering the private soldiers of the aristocratic families in Qianzhou to gather in Qianyuan County. Their momentum was so great that they seemed determined to fight to the death.

After reading it, Su Ye thought to himself: Could it be that Si Xiaofei really wants to emulate the ancient emperors, personally go to the battlefield, and build the Great Wall of the country with his flesh and blood?

However, what kind of long-term planning or momentary indignation is hidden behind this move?

Su Ye handed the secret letter to Guo Jia, Xun You, Xue Rengui and others beside him for them to read.

"Qianyuan County, the southernmost part of Qianzhou and adjacent to Luzhou and Wuzhou, has become the place where most of the Yellow Turban Army's troops are stationed, and there is already a situation of war and flames everywhere."

Guo Jia whispered, frowning, "Si Xiaofei, the emperor of Daqian, did not hesitate to shake the foundation of the country and issued a conscription order to most of the noble families in Qianzhou, intending to turn Qianyuan County into a stage for a life-and-death battle."

Su Ye looked up at the sky. The morning light had gone, and the afternoon sun shone through the sparse clouds, casting mottled light and shadows, as if foreshadowing the upcoming changes in the situation.

"The emperor is leading the army in person. Is he going to stake the fate of the entire Daqian on this one battle?"

Su Ye murmured to himself, feeling both shocked and worried.

Qianyuan County, as the gateway to the south of Qianzhou, is of self-evidently important geographical location.

Now, with the Yellow Turban Army and the Daqian Army gathered here, and with the addition of private soldiers from aristocratic families, the scale and impact of this battle will probably far exceed any previous war, and will become a key node in rewriting the chapter of history.

"Get ready 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. Although his voice was light, it revealed an unquestionable firmness.

As the order was issued, a low response suddenly rang out from the Cangzhou army.

"Wait, something's wrong!"

Guo Jia looked at the secret letter in his hand and the map of Daqian taken out by Xue Rengui and Tie Shiwen.

His brows were slightly furrowed, and his eyes wandered between the secret letter in his hand and the Daqian map spread out on the table, as if he wanted to capture the hidden mystery between the lines.

On the side, Xue Rengui and Tie Shiwen were also staring at the map intently. On the map, next to Qianyuan County, a vast river called "Han Lancang River" ran across Qianzhou and Luzhou. The river was sparkling like a giant dragon winding through the area, containing endless power and secrets.

(End of this chapter)