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Five Days Later
Hengshan County, Azure Mountain Fortress.
The supply convoy was endless, and the cries of the Vermilion Bird Warhorses echoed through the valleys. A large group of Cavalry flew past, practicing group charges and thrusting techniques in the vast open areas of the jungle. At this moment, Hengshan County boasted an impressive force of 120,000 troops, among which 50,000 were elite Vermilion Bird Knights. However, these newly formed Vermilion Bird Knights had yet to master the Cavalry combat skills perfectly, so they still needed training before being ready for actual combat.
In front of the open area, on a small hill, a stone table was set up, laden with delicacies and various fruits. There was also a large chessboard. Zhang Tianhe, Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, Liu Meng, and other Starry Sky Warriors stood nearby with furrowed brows, watching the game. On one side of the stone table, Ye Yang held a chess piece in his hand, hesitating. Across from him sat the lively Yun Xiaoxi, with Yan Yao smiling beside her as they watched.
“Bang…”
Ye Yang placed his white piece down and said with a smile, “A great achievement is possible…”
“Is it?”
Yun Xiaoxi covered her mouth and giggled as she quickly placed a black piece down. This completely reversed the situation; Ye Yang’s position had turned into a dead end.
Flushing red in the face, Ye Yang thought for five full minutes but could not come up with a solution.
Yan Yao chuckled lightly, “Brother, concede; there’s no hope left…”
Ye Yang, blushing even more, was known for his exceptional chess skills but found himself utterly defeated by a mere girl from Serene Gate. Unwilling to admit defeat, he let out a strange cry like Bruce Lee and flipped over the chessboard, declaring loudly, “The green mountains remain unchanged and the waters flow long; let’s call it a draw, Lady of the Stream!”
Yun Xiaoxi, unwilling to accept that, pinned Ye Yang down on the stone table and gave him a good beating. Watching this unfold brought great joy to Wang Lie, Liu Meng, and other generals; this renowned general who was decisive in battle and showed no mercy to his subordinates had finally received a beating, providing them with a sense of catharsis.
…
At that moment, suddenly a rider rushed in!
“My lord, we have received news from the direction of Giant Deer!”
“Speak!”
“Xiang Yu has led over 20,000 elite Overlord Cavalry across the Zhang River. He has burned his boats and ordered every soldier to carry only three days' worth of rations to attack the besieging Qin Army. He has won nine consecutive battles, decisively defeating Zhang Han and Wang Li's Army. Xiang Yu has slain Qin General Su Jiao, captured General Wang Li, and inflicted heavy casualties on Zhang Han. Currently, only about 200,000 remain of Zhang Han’s original force of 400,000. The army has retreated to Jiyuan, sending envoy Sima Xin to seek aid from the Great Qin Empire. They cannot engage with Xiang Yu’s forces. Meanwhile, within the court, Zhao Gao’s faction is scheming to eliminate Sima Xin, forcing him to flee back!”
“Such things are happening?” Wang Lie exclaimed in disbelief. “Xiang Yu is truly extraordinary; he managed to defeat nearly 300,000 troops of the Qin Army with just 20,000 men. It’s simply unfathomable…”
Ye Yang nodded, "What a desperate move, Xiang Yu is indeed very formidable."
He then asked the scout, "What movements has Xiang Yu made so far?"
The scout replied, "Xiang Yu has sent generals Zhongli Mei and Ying Bu to besiege Zhang Han stationed at Jiyuan, while personally leading three thousand Overlord Cavalry to cut off Zhang Han's connection to Xianyang. This is to pressure Zhang Han into surrendering. It seems that Zhang Han cannot hold out much longer; with the supplies for the two hundred thousand Qin Army cut off, they have already started resorting to cannibalism. Surrender is just a matter of time."
Ye Yang nodded, "I see. It seems Xiang Yu is quite reluctant to part with Zhang Han, a key general of the Qin Empire. Are there any other movements from Xiang Yu's army?"
"Yes."
The scout nodded heavily, saying, "This morning, strategist Fan Zeng ordered General Long Qie to lead five thousand Overlord Cavalry away from Ju Lu County towards Yanmen County, carrying the surrender edict from Chuhai Wang. It seems they are trying to persuade the Governor of Yanmen County to open the city and surrender... Additionally, he has dispatched Ji Bu to station ten thousand elite troops a hundred miles outside Azure Mountain Camp, seemingly on guard against something..."
Wang Lie couldn't help but smile, "Hmph, I guessed it right. That old fox Fan Zeng couldn't hold back any longer and sent Long Qie to seize Yanmen County."
The scout said, "Indeed, my lord. It is rumored that Fan Zeng has been gathering blacksmiths from various places and seems to have decided to privately forge weapons. If nothing unexpected happens, their target is likely Azure Dawn Mountain within Yanmen County!"
Wang Lie nodded, "Understood. You may leave now!"
"Yes!"
...
"My lord, the old fox Fan Zeng has already taken action. What should we do?" Wang Lie asked.
Ye Yang held the last white piece in his hand and smiled, "One piece moves, the whole board moves! Immediately send orders to the Three Armies: fifty thousand Vermilion Bird Knights, twenty thousand infantry, and ten thousand Crossbowmen will march with me to seize Yanmen County within three days. Wang Li's Army was defeated by us; we cannot let Xiang Yu take all the spoils for himself!"
"Yes, I will convey the order!"
Wang Lie excitedly went to assemble the troops while Zhang Tianhe said solemnly, "Zi Yu, are we really going to confront Xiang Yu head-on this time?"
Ye Yang replied, "Is there any other choice? That old fox Fan Zeng took Long Qie to seize Yanmen County while also having Ji Bu station ten thousand elite troops near us. This is clearly monitoring us. Hmph, since that’s the case, we cannot sit idly by; we must take the initiative if we want to gain an advantage!"
Zhang Tianhe smiled and said, "Good! Well said!"
Yun Xiaoxi frowned slightly and said, "Zi Yu, there is one more thing... Senior Sister Mingyue has been looking for Xiang Yu for five days and hasn't returned. What could be going on?"
"I don't know..." Ye Yang shook his head and smiled, "Mingyue is a pacifist. It doesn't matter; although Xiang Yu is arrogant, he is not cruel. He won't do anything to Mingyue."
Yun Xiaoxi nodded, "I hope so..."
In the afternoon, the 80,000 elite troops from Hengshan County finished their preparations and, under the command of Ye Yang, the Eastern General, set off at full speed towards Yanmen County. It was estimated they would arrive in Yanmen County by midnight, rest for three hours, and launch an attack in the early morning!
Amidst the chaotic and intense sound of hooves, Zhang Tianhe took a deep breath and said, "In Beast God Valley, Heavenly Wind Master asked me to eliminate violence and uphold justice. Now that I'm helping you seize Yanmen County, does that count as acting on behalf of heaven?"
Ye Yang nodded, "Tyrant Qin occupies Azure Dawn Mountain, extensively mining Azure Obsidian to forge weapons against innocent civilians. If we take their mountain, destroy their operations, and seize their ores, it is certainly a good deed in accordance with heavenly principles. So, Tianhe, are you still hesitating?"
Zhang Tianhe was straightforward and quickly shook his head with a grin, "I only know that what Zi Yu does will never harm heaven or reason!"
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