Chapter 598 North-South Confrontation
Le Yi also had a headache about the combination of Shangguan Lie and Ning Piaomiao.

Although Ning Piaomiao did not appear on the battlefield, the various troop mobilizations in the rear to provide support really hit his weak spots.

What's more, his current condition isn't much better. He's just a bunch of scumbags put together temporarily.

It's okay for Le Yi to use them to fight a favorable battle, but once they encounter a real tough battle, they become a bit weak.

Moreover, with the current strength of the coalition forces of the vassal kings, it is difficult to maintain this confrontation for a long time.

At this time, as the chief commander under Shangguan Lie, after seeing that Shangguan Lie was using only a small amount of troops to confront Yue Yi's coalition of vassal kings in the south, he no longer focused his attention there.

The stalemate in the South, while worrying, is not the top priority right now.

Now, their target is still on the Tiger King in Junzhou in the north, who had been severely damaged by them and had taken down the gate. He is also the last barrier for Shangguan Lie's army to dominate the four northern states of Dayong.

Ning Piaomiao sat in the meeting hall of Dayong's capital, surrounded by mountains of documents and maps. The pen in his hand lightly moved across the map and finally stopped at the location of Junzhou.

This place is not only the northernmost tip of Dayong, but also a strategic location of the Dayong Dynasty and one of the largest sources of cavalry.

Once conquered, the situation in the entire north will be at a glance.

In his heart, although the contest with Yue Yi was a tough battle, in comparison, the Tiger King of Junzhou was the key to determining the future situation.

Junzhou is not only a strategic location in terms of geographical location, but also a psychological commanding height.

Once conquered, it will have a far-reaching impact on the situation in the entire north. Those weak vassal kings and counties in the north that are still wavering will naturally surrender.

As long as they completely defeat the Tiger King and occupy Junzhou, the northernmost state of the Dayong Dynasty, Shangguan Lie and others will be able to control the four northern states of Dayong and dominate the world.

At that time, the coalition forces of the vassal kings in the south were just a minor threat and could be destroyed with a single move!
"Although going south is urgent, advancing north is the fundamental way."

As the war in the south began to stabilize, Ning Piaomiao immediately began to prepare for an unprecedented Northern Expedition.

He personally mobilized troops and raised food supplies to ensure that nothing went wrong.

Under his careful planning, the capital of Dayong gradually turned into a huge military camp, with soldiers in high spirits and ready to go.

Ning Piaomiao knew very well that this battle was of great importance. Not only would he have to face the elite cavalry units under the Northern Tiger King, but he would also have to overcome the severe cold and harsh terrain in the north.

Therefore, after taking down the capital of Dayong, Ning Piaomiao, Shangguan Lie and others began to pay special attention to the training and equipment of the army. They were equipped with the latest Mohist equipment and sophisticated weapons collected from all over the country, striving to gain the upper hand on the battlefield.

Ning Piaomiao even secretly contacted a large number of Mohist workshops in Dayong and customized a batch of advanced equipment, from siege vehicles to crossbows, all of which were designed for Junzhou's sturdy city defense.

At the same time, scouts were secretly sent deep into the heart of Junzhou to collect intelligence and make full preparations for the upcoming war.

Under Ning Piaomiao's careful planning, the army's Northern Expedition plan gradually took shape.

Adopting the strategy of dividing the forces and attacking together, one group of elite cavalry quickly penetrated and attacked the Tiger King's hinterland.

The other route was mainly composed of infantry, which advanced steadily and step by step. The two armies cooperated with each other to form a pincer attack, striving to capture Junzhou in one battle.

At the same time, Ning Piaomiao did not ignore the war situation in the south. After deciding to call on Lü Guyun, the most powerful general in Shangguan Lie's army, to fight in the north, Ning Piaomiao sent many experienced generals and sufficient supplies to support Shangguan Lie, ensuring that the southern line could stabilize and form a stalemate with Le Yi's coalition forces, creating a favorable external environment for the army's northern expedition.

Although the North and South fronts seem independent, they actually influence each other. The failure of either side may have an immeasurable impact on the entire war situation.

At this time in the Tianheng Mansion, the capital of Hengzhou, Su Ye was sitting in his study. The moonlight outside the window was like water, and the candlelight in the room was swaying, reflecting his deep eyes.

On the desk, a secret letter from Luowang lay quietly, containing the latest developments of Shangguan Lie and Ning Piaomiao.

Su Ye gently unfolded the letter and read it carefully. His brows were sometimes furrowed and sometimes relaxed. It was obvious that the content of the letter aroused his great interest.

After reading it, Su Ye pondered for a moment, then ordered his attendants to summon his important officials and generals.

Soon, the three counselors Gao Jiong, Guo Jia, and Xun You, as well as the commander-in-chief Xue Rengui who was currently in Hengzhou, and the generals Yang Jian, Hanba, Xiongbijing and others came to the capital to join them.

Xue Gang, Xue Kui, Xia Gengshi, Shebishi and others who had recently joined Su Ye's army walked into the study room one after another, and the room suddenly became crowded and solemn.

"Everyone, I just received news from Luowang that something has happened in the northern part of the Great Yong Dynasty. A peerless commander named Ning Piaomiao has appeared under the command of the new King Jing, Shangguan Lie."

"This man is both wise and brave. He conquered Dayong in three battles, forcing the Dayong court to flee south in panic. Not only did he stabilize the situation in the south against the allied forces of the vassal kings, he also secretly prepared a plan to march north to Junzhou."

Su Ye glanced at the people below him with satisfaction, then slowly spoke and briefly recounted the contents of the secret letter.

Hearing this, everyone was shocked.

"Ning Piaomiao, although I have never met this person, judging from his planning and strategy, he is indeed a rare genius in the world."

"Shangguan Lie has gained this person's help, which is like a tiger with wings. It is really a blessing for our Daqian."

Gao Ying stroked his beard and sighed. Although he had been very busy with various things happening in Hengzhou recently, he was also aware of the general situation happening in the surrounding areas.

"The appearance of Ning Piaomiao has undoubtedly disrupted the balance in the north of the Great Yong Dynasty."

"If he can really help Shangguan Lie pacify the entire northern part of the Great Yong Dynasty, then the Junzhou under his control will be connected to the Qizhou currently controlled by our army."

"I'm afraid it's hard to say what the next goal will be. After all, expelling foreign enemies sounds much better than fighting against one's own family. We must plan ahead and make preparations early."

Guo Jia, holding the wine gourd in his hand, his eyes flickered, as if thinking about something.

"I have learned about Ning Piaomiao recently. He is low-key and efficient. There must be a more far-reaching plot behind his northern expedition to Junzhou this time."

Xun You has not been idle during this period, and analyzed with his usual calmness.

Su Ye's gaze swept across everyone's faces one by one, and finally fell on the secret letter, as if looking for some clues.

His fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a rhythmic sound and breaking the silence in the room.

(End of this chapter)