[From today onwards, Xiliang enters a period of war; entry is permitted, but exit is not!]
[Everything is geared towards the Northern Expedition. Two hundred thousand laborers will be conscripted for logistical support and supplies. All farmers will receive subsidies from Xiliang, and their contributions will be recorded.]
[ Xun Yu was responsible for guarding the rear. With the reorganized Brocade Sail Navy, White Feather Army, and half of the Vanguard Dare-to-Die Warriors as their base, and with Jiang Wei of Youning Commandery providing support, they were well-equipped to repel any enemy.]
[Wait for the Northern Expeditionary Army to achieve its goal, then launch a southern campaign with the northern forces to finish the job in one fell swoop!]
After issuing the order, a flicker of emotion inevitably appeared in Lin Yi's eyes. This was the largest operation since the establishment of Xiliang, and it would also be the battle for Xiliang's complete rise.
Therefore, this battle can be described as an all-out effort!
Five legions have been dispatched to the front, along with the Net and Divine Machine Battalion, and with the baggage train escorts, the army numbers approximately 700,000.
Moreover, it boasts a constellation of brilliant generals.
Jia Xu, Gongsun Zan, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, and others are all capable of leading independently, yet they are now collectively conquering the Northern Region Barbarians —what a display of heroic spirit!
With Xun Yu and Jiang Wei guarding Xiliang in the rear, he had no worries about the rear and could confidently launch his northern expedition.
It's important to understand that Xun Yu was not a weak scholar; he was a man of both literary and military talent, possessing a strong understanding of strategy. If he weren't needed to manage Xiliang, he could even serve as a military strategist.
Jiang Wei was no pushover either; he was the number one figure in Shu Region during the later period of the Three Kingdoms. If his subordinates hadn't been so incompetent, he might have been the number one figure in the later three kingdoms.
With these two, plus the assistance of Chen Dao and Gan Ning, and an army of over 300,000, the enemy would not be able to gain any advantage unless they launched a full-scale attack.
With Guan Yu behind them, Great Ning had no chance of taking Xiliang.
At the same time, the entire Xiliang was sealed off. No one was allowed to enter or leave any of the cities. The entire Xiliang was transformed into an impregnable fortress, with no one able to pass through.
Then an order was issued to General He Jin of the Left Guard, and the army that was originally guarding Ping'an City was mobilized instantly to search the entire city for spies.
Anyone on the Net's list was wiped out; not a single one survived.
In an instant, the entire Xiliang Army were united, without a trace of impurity!
Xiliang has also entered a state of war preparedness!
Heavenly Pillar Peak!
With a single decree, the whole world is in turmoil!
Under Lin Yi's orders, the frozen war machine of Xiliang began to push forward with all its might in this Northern Expedition.
Because of his personal command, the generals of the major legions dared not be negligent in the slightest and immediately mustered their troops to rush to the battlefield.
They might joke around with each other, but they wouldn't dare to act recklessly in front of their lord.
Zhang Liao: "My lord, 60,000 Tiger and Leopard Cavalry are in position!"
Gongsun Zan: "My lord, all 100,000 White Horse Volunteers arrived!"
Gao Shun: "My lord, the 30,000 Formation-Breaking Camp are in position!"
Bai Zizai: "My lord, the 50,000 Asura Army are in position!"
Qu Yi: "My lord, the 50,000 Vanguard Dare-to-Die Warriors are in position!"
Hu Che'er: "My lord, ten thousand Divine Machine Battalion have already set out ahead of time to clear the road ahead for you."
Jia Xu's lips twitched, and he forced a dry laugh, saying, "My lord, the 100,000- Dare-to-Die Battalion is in position!"
After glancing at Jia Xu, Lin Yi's gaze then fell on Heavenly Pillar Peak!
The ice and snow here have completely melted, and a few wildflowers have quietly bloomed on the nearby hillside, which makes Lin Yi's smile even brighter. It really is springtime!
This is the perfect season for murder!
"The entire army sets off for the South Mountain Plain!"
"Join forces with the Xiliang Iron Cavalry and begin a full-scale attack on the Northern Barbarians!" Lin Yi said directly without elaborating.
At a single command, the army set off!
Four hundred thousand troops marched into the Heavenly Pillar Peak passage behind them, and this massive army instantly silenced the surrounding birds.
Only the Xiliang Army remained in the world, heading towards the South Mountain Plain.
The army was silent, with only the sound of horses' hooves echoing across the land, as they headed straight for the South Mountain Plain.
A chilling atmosphere permeated Heavenly Pillar Peak.
Behind the main army, 200,000 laborers followed eagerly, responsible for transporting strategic materials.
Duan Yingxiong leader of the transport team, felt a chill run down his spine when he saw the situation ahead.
He said in a hoarse voice, "Old Wang, I have a creepy feeling. What if they get carried away with the killing and chop us up too?"
The former Prince of Xiliang was always very cheerful, but now these two simple sentences are truly chilling.
This guy can kill countless people just by frowning.
Grunt!
Wang Chengfei swallowed hard and whispered, "Nonsense! We've served our lord and done good for Xiliang. As long as we don't do anything reckless, we're both heroes!"
As for the fact that our lord is silent now, just take it as the calm before the storm. This time, the Northern Barbarians are probably really doomed!
This time, the two of them were in charge of leading the laborers to transport supplies, which was a well-deserved achievement. Who would dare say that the Prince of Xiliang didn't value them? Ordinary people wouldn't receive this kind of treatment.
Standing in front of the two, Zhou Cang couldn't help but twitch his lips; these two guys were really something else.
Yulong City, Northern Region Barbarians!
Tuoba Wanli frowned as he looked at the intelligence report in his hand, and said in a deep voice, "The spies from Wind and Snow City monitoring the South Mountain Plain have gone missing. Could it be that Xiliang is about to attack?"
Holy crap!
Upon hearing the Barbarian King's words, the numerous minor kings below frowned. "Damn it, even taking a dump requires a moment's rest! The snow has just melted, and you're attacking already? Is this really necessary?"
However, now that the weather is warming up, the cold and snow that trapped the enemy have disappeared, and the enemy may actually be able to attack.
This made them all frown deeply; it was not a good thing, meaning that someone had invaded their territory.
"Father, there is no news yet. Should I go and urge them?" Tuoba Qingsong asked, frowning.
Wind and Snow City is the first line of defense. If it is breached, it will cause some trouble and be a great blow to morale.
Tuoba Wanli did not answer him, because he had already sent someone to urge him.
He then looked at Old Eagle, the commander of the Heavenly Eagle Guard, and said in a deep voice, " Old Eagle, Northern Liang has been preparing for war. Have they made any moves?"
Northern Liang's intelligence defenses are not as good as Xiliang's, so the Heavenly Eagle Guard can infiltrate and should be able to gather some information.
"Your Majesty, Xu Zhong is still training elite cavalry and shows no signs of launching an attack!" Old Eagle replied without hesitation.
Hearing Old Eagle's words, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Since Northern Liang hadn't made a move, Xiliang shouldn't dare to act alone either.
For a Xiliang, which had only been developing for half a year, to dare to challenge the Northern Barbarians, whose national strength spanned a century, was somewhat overestimating its own capabilities.
Seeing their expressions, Tuoba Wanli frowned slightly and said, "This matter has also served as a reminder to us. Even if that bastard Lin Yi hasn't made a move yet, he'll probably do it soon."
His purge of Wind and Snow City spies essentially blinded us, which is very disadvantageous for us.