The Blood Dragon Banner Rises
On the morning of the seventh day of the third month, General Wang Hanying, the governor of Youzhou, Lu Shuangxing, Marquis Shenying Wang Long, and General Qian Shan of Youzhou, who was still recuperating from his injuries, were summoned to Qingxin Yayuan.
Led by Xiao Dezi, the group walked to the edge of a garden with mountains and water. At this point, Xiao Dezi stopped and gestured for them to enter.
"Please, Your Highness is waiting for Your Highness in the garden."
After speaking, Xiao Dezi, along with Qiuyue Shuangxue and other servants, waited outside the courtyard and respectfully escorted the group inside.
Wang Hanying and the others exchanged glances, somewhat puzzled. Even Gu De, the Prince of Qin 'Your Highness close attendant eunuch, and his two personal maids were waiting outside the courtyard. Why had His Your Highness only summoned a few of them this time?
It should be noted that during previous discussions and arrangements regarding core affairs of You Province, and even during pre-war military deployments, none of the people around His Your Highness Prince of Qin went down to the battlefield. What could be so important that even these few people are unaware of?
Despite their doubts, the group quickly entered the garden and headed towards a small pavilion. There, they saw the Prince of Qin of Qin sitting in the pavilion, with Chu Xuanao's Ghost Servant, Zhu Wushi, Zhang Liao, and Chen Gong by his side. The four of them stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and spoke.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
Chu Xuanao turned around and looked at the four people with a slight smile on his face.
"You're here, please have a seat!"
After offering some compliments, Wang Hanying finally asked the question.
"What are Your Highness's instructions for summoning us here today?"
The three seated Lu Shuangxing also looked puzzled. The battle had just ended, and everything that needed to be discussed had been discussed. Today was not the day for reporting, so why was His Your Highness in such a hurry to summon them?
Looking at the four people, Chu Xuanao's expression turned serious, and he said in a deep voice.
"I have decided to take advantage of the internal strife in the Great Feng to send troops to Cangshui and reclaim the Land of Cangshui my Great Qian has lost for over a hundred years. What do you all think?"
Upon hearing Chu Xuanao's words, the four men's expressions changed drastically. They exchanged glances, each wanting to say something but holding back, none daring to respond to Chu Xuanao.
Wang Hanying and Lu Shuangxing were somewhat tempted, but they suppressed their thoughts, their eyes showing some struggle, and they seemed hesitant at this moment.
To be fair, did they even want to send troops to the Cangshui?
Of course I want to.
Something unusual has happened in the Northern Border of Great Feng. Many people have been transferred to the Northern Border. The previous battles in the two borders ended in defeat and death. Now, the people of Great Feng Interior are unstable and there is no end to the unrest.
And the incident involving the Dong Clan a few days ago has caused quite a stir in Great Feng. Major forces such as the Lieyang Sect and Suo Hun Cliff are now focused on this matter. Back in the Battle of Qilian, no one was spared, and they don't want to be the next to die.
Moreover, Dong Xuanfeng is dead, and the Dong Clan is currently weak due to internal strife. As a veteran force in the Great Feng Eastern Border Army of Da Feng, their chaos represents a change in the Eastern Border Army. Someone will have to choose sides again, which is destined to be a bloody internal strife.
However, the Great Feng is now extremely weak, much weaker than it was after the Battle of Qilian. This should have been an excellent opportunity to reclaim the Land of Cangshui, but Li Yi's words kept echoing in their ears.
Wang Hanying glanced at the Your Highness's gaze, which was fixed on the four of them, and then at the three who remained silent. Finally, Wang Hanying spoke first.
"Your Highness, didn't we already agree to rest and recuperate first, and wait for news from Cloud Province? Why are you in such a hurry to send troops?"
There's been an incident on the Cloud Province border, and the Great Yan is making unusual moves. If they send troops to attack the Great Feng now, and a real war breaks out, the Great Yan will also send troops to attack the Great Qian, resulting in a two-front war. They dare not make this decision.
Chu Xuanao's expression changed, a sharp glint appearing in his eyes, and he said firmly.
"The original plan was correct. There was unrest in Cloud Province, and we were worried that the Great Yan would intervene, leaving us vulnerable on two fronts. But now the situation has changed. I have obtained some intelligence, and now we have an opportunity."
"We must send troops; this opportunity is too good to miss. As for the Great Yan, don't worry, the Imperial Clan has its own methods; they will handle it."
"What we need to do now is to reclaim the lost territory of our Great Qian and raise the Great Qian flag again on the Land of Cangshui. I've called you all here today to discuss our next military action. Please share your thoughts!"
Will the Imperial Clan handle this?
Has the Imperial Clan changed their minds again?
I didn't tell them!
The group was somewhat confused. His Majesty had just sent Li Yi to deliver a decree, and now...?
If the Imperial Clan didn't say anything, then the information must have been a secret that His Your Highness obtained on his own?
Judging from His Your Highness's tone and words, they knew they had to send troops. They were already aware of the Prince of Qin of Qin's determination. As for His Your Highness's problem, they had already made their choice after the Battle of Youzhou, when they supported the Prince of Qin in taking charge of the affairs of You Province.
If we can reclaim the Land of Cangshui this time, the chances of this prince ascending to the Your Highness will likely increase even further!
The four looked at each other, had made up their minds, and immediately stood up, bowed, and expressed their agreement.
"We are willing to obey Your Highness's command, fight for our country, send troops to the Cangshui, and reclaim our Great Qian territory."
Chu Xuanao simply waved his hand, signaling the others to sit down, and then discussed the plan for Cangshui with Chen Gong and the Chen Gong. This was their plan before Li Yi arrived, when Chu Xuanao decided to send troops to Cangshui.
However, Li Yi then brought news from Cloud Province, so Chu Xuanao temporarily abandoned his idea of immediately sending troops, and even prepared to welcome the Great Feng delegation.
However, he learned from Chu Mo about the Imperial Clan's plan. The military expedition had been fraught with twists and turns, but this time there would be no more obstacles. He was determined to disrupt the situation.
Starting on March 7th, the various armies of You Province began preparations. The more than 240,000 troops remaining from the previous battle had been rapidly expanded after the war. The standing army of Youzhou Grand Camp was 400,000, and although it could not return to that time, it was still more than 300,000.
This is after excluding Chu Xuanao's private army in Hanshan Prefecture and the more than 30,000 Bingzhou Wolf Riders. These troops combined are already enough. With the news of intelligence from all sides coming back, Chu Xuanao is very clear about the Great Feng's arrangements in the Land of Cangshui.
The Great Feng army that was originally stationed at Cangshui had already been almost completely wiped out. Even if troops were transferred from within, it would take a considerable amount of time. Moreover, many of the Great Feng's troops had already been transferred to the Northern Border.
Currently, the garrison in Cangshui, plus those urgently transferred from the Eastern Border, only numbers around 250,000, including the troops from the seven major cities of Cangshui and the entire Land of Cangshui.
They only have about 150,000 troops at the first Cangguan Pass they are going to attack. The Great Feng has not yet mobilized more reinforcements. Now is the time to send out troops.
On March 12th, secret letters were sent out from You Province, and hundreds of valiant cavalrymen were ready to set off, some carrying three bright blood-red dragon flags on their backs, the vivid colors shining with a breathtaking light in the sunlight.
These cavalrymen, mounted on fine horses, charged out of Zhenyou City like arrows at a single command, heading towards various directions of the Great Qian.
The Blood Dragon Banner is not just a flag, but also a symbol of the most urgent military orders on the border of the Great Qian Dynasty. Wherever it goes, all sides make way for it and clear the way, all the way to the Capital.
However, this Blood Dragon Banner is different. It will spread throughout the world, to all forces in the Great Qian, from the imperial court to the martial Martial World, leaving no one out, inviting all forces to come to the aid of You Province. This also indicates that the secret game between Chu Xuanao and the Imperial Clan has officially begun.