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The army marched forward, a magnificent sight that struck awe in all who beheld it. The small towns along the way fell like leaves in an autumn breeze, surrendering without a hint of resistance. Even those seemingly impregnable counties now flickered like candle flames in a storm, teetering on the brink of extinguishment.
Deep within the Qingyang County Prince's Mansion, Zhong Tianhao appeared particularly restless and anxious. He paced back and forth, occasionally stopping to gaze uncertainly between the forces of Ye Family Ancestor and the united army of General Ku Si Yuan and Qi State. He understood that he was standing at a critical juncture; one misstep could lead to his utter ruin.
Faced with the overwhelming might of Ye Family Ancestor's army and the formidable alliance of Ku Si Yuan with Qi State, Zhong Tianhao felt torn and conflicted. He realized that with the strength of Qingyang County, confronting either side head-on would be akin to striking a rock with an egg.
Recalling his earlier foolish ambition to seize Tianfeng County, he felt a wave of dread wash over him. Fortunately, he had not acted on that impulse; otherwise, he might already be a lonely soul buried beneath the earth, with grass growing three meters high over his grave.
At that moment, a trusted aide hurried forward and whispered in Zhong Tianhao's ear: "Duke, I have carefully analyzed the current situation and believe that Ye Family Ancestor has the upper hand. Recently, someone who attended Ye Family Ancestor's disciple ceremony in Tianfeng County reported that three kings are already stationed there. Moreover, there are rumors that Ye Family Ancestor has entered the legendary Imperial Realm."
"In contrast, while Ku Si Yuan's forces are vast and allied with Qi State, if they were to face an imperial-level powerhouse, the King of Qi would not easily go to war. If the Qi State army withdraws, Ku Si Yuan would truly be left without a place to bury himself."
These words acted as a wake-up call for Zhong Tianhao, clearing his previously chaotic thoughts. He knew he had to make a wise choice to ensure his safety amidst this storm.
On that tense night filled with uncertainty, Zhong Tianhao reached a decision that could not be delayed. He summoned a trusted aide and spoke with determination: "You must set off immediately under the cover of night and go to Tianfeng County to convey our willingness to surrender to Ye Family Ancestor. The condition is that I, Zhong Tianhao, must continue as Prince of Qingyang County."
With that command given, the aide took his leave. Soon after, several figures clad in black slipped silently from the depths of the mansion into the vast night, heading straight for Ye Family Ancestor.
Meanwhile, in another hidden location, Ku Si Yuan, Zhao De, and General Zheng Qifeng of Qi State sat together in a heavy atmosphere. Flames of anger flickered in Ku Si Yuan's eyes as he struggled to contain himself: "I never expected that aside from that mysterious emperor, Ye Family Ancestor would dare to meddle like a clown!"
Zhao De's face was equally grim; his clenched fists revealed his inner fury. Zheng Qifeng appeared more composed but furrowed his brow as he slowly spoke: "Ye Family Ancestor's actions must be backed by something substantial. We cannot act rashly; we need to report to our sovereign before making any decisions."
Hearing this, Ku Si Yuan urged urgently: "Brother Zheng, opportunities in war are fleeting! As the ancients said, 'A general on foreign soil is not bound by orders from his lord.' If we hesitate now, we may miss our chance!"
Zheng Qifeng remained silent for a moment as he weighed the pros and cons. He understood that every step in this power game required caution. Finally, he sighed deeply as if reaching a conclusion: "Very well. I will draft a letter immediately and send it posthaste to the capital, hoping our sovereign can respond swiftly."
"Before that," he added, "we must also prepare thoroughly in case Ye Family Ancestor makes any moves."
The night remained deep and profound while beneath its surface, currents were stirring quietly. A storm concerning the fate of Qin State seemed poised to break at any moment.
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