At the same time.
Yan Kingdom-controlled territory, Huaiyin Commandery's commandery city.
As the forward base for the assault on Northern Liang, Huaiyin Commandery City had long since been requisitioned by the imperial court as the encampment for the central army of Southern Yan's forces.
Naturally, the prince's residence within the commandery city had become the temporary "central command tent."
At this moment.
Within the Huaiyin Prince's Residence.
The grand banquet hall once used for entertaining guests had become a conference hall for holding military meetings. Its layout had remained largely unchanged, save that the extravagant decorations had been removed, leaving only the most basic functional furnishings.
In addition, a gigantic sand table had been placed in the center of the hall. Different colors of sand simulated the terrain around Huaiyin and Huaiyang Commanderies, as well as the military deployments of both sides.
Gathered around the sand table, the Huaiyin Prince, marshal of Yan Kingdom's main army group, was holding a corps commanders' meeting with the other core members of the army group.
The Huaiyin Prince was a commanding middle-aged man with a stern face and extraordinary bearing. Having commanded battlefields year after year, he carried the Killing Intent unique to soldiers, making him an exceptionally intimidating figure.
The others present were likewise commanders of the various corps. Each carried Killing Intent about them and projected an imposing presence. None looked like someone to be trifled with.
Days of relentless work had left everyone looking somewhat weary, but their expressions were all exceedingly grave at this moment.
"I have summoned you all today to relay important military intelligence," the Huaiyin Prince said solemnly. "According to a secret report sent back by the Demon Falcon Battle Regiment that penetrated deep into Liang Kingdom's heartland, their tactical operations have been highly successful. In