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Chapter 350 Grand Commander, Vietnamese Army Invades Border, Southern Capital Falls

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Xiao He and the four ministers, including the Eighth Prince Zhou Xian, have already left.

Zhou Chen sat upright on the dragon throne, frowning in deep thought.

Dongyan Pass was breached by the Yan army, the Marquis of Donghuang was killed in battle, and Zhao Yun was seriously wounded. Zhou Chen does not have enough manpower to support Donghuang, so he can only recall Yuwen Chengdu and Huo Qubing.

Yuwen Chengdu is currently the strongest fighting force in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and Huo Qubing is a rare military genius.

Sending these two to the Eastern Wilderness is the best choice.

Even though there are many experts in the Yan army, Yuwen Chengdu is at the peak of Yin and Yang, with unparalleled combat power. He can fight even against a King of Life and Death. Yuwen Chengdu is the most suitable to deal with the experts in the Yan army.

As for commanding troops and defending against enemies, that was left to Huo Qubing.

This is also the only manpower that Zhou Chen can currently transfer to the Eastern Wilderness.

Thinking of this, Zhou Chen sighed inwardly.

Ultimately, the problem is that we don't have enough skilled people at our disposal.

Although heroes like Lü Bu, Zhao Yun, Huo Qubing, and Taishi Ci have already signed in, making the number of people seem considerable, it is still a drop in the ocean compared to the size of the Zhou Dynasty.

However, the Great Zhou faced many formidable enemies, and their manpower was insufficient. In the event of a sudden change in the war, their manpower became stretched thin.

"Hopefully, the sign-in session three days from now will produce a top-tier talent."

Zhou Chen thought to himself.

In three days, it will be time to sign in again for the next month.

The last sign-in revealed the great general Yuwen Chengdu, and Zhou Chen hoped that the sign-in three days later would also reveal another top-tier hero of military prowess like Yuwen Chengdu.

……

Luoyang City.

In a secluded courtyard.

"It's quite surprising that this Great Zhou Dynasty, which has just integrated into the Great Wilderness, actually has a figure at the peak of Yin and Yang."

A woman said quietly.

"Now, the forces of Ten Thousand Beasts City have also been wiped out. Many of the people from various cities who came to the Great Zhou have also left the Great Zhou and returned to their respective cities because of the attack by the bandits in the Hundred Cities of the Great Wilderness. The crisis that the Great Zhou faced from the Hundred Cities of the Great Wilderness is over."

"I must say, there are quite a few capable people in the Great Zhou. Not only did they solve the crisis facing the Hundred Cities of the Great Wilderness, but they also threw the Hundred Cities of the Great Wilderness into chaos. What a brilliant plan."

This woman was none other than the young lady from the Mu Clan Chamber of Commerce who had come to Luoyang from beyond the Great Wall.

The progress of the Great Zhou in dealing with the experts of the Hundred Cities of the Great Wilderness, as well as the news of the sudden attack by the bandits of the Hundred Cities of the Great Wilderness, were not kept from this young lady of the Mu Clan Chamber of Commerce.

The young lady from the Mu Clan Chamber of Commerce immediately realized that this was probably a tactic employed by the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The young lady from the Mu Clan Chamber of Commerce had no idea that the Great Zhou Dynasty not only had generals at the peak of Yin and Yang, but also such cunning talents.

The young lady from the Mu Clan Chamber of Commerce glanced at Steward Yang beside her; "Uncle Yang, are there any other experts in the palace?"

The young lady from the Mu Clan Chamber of Commerce was well aware of Uncle Yang's capabilities.

Let alone the imperial palace, even in the entire city of Luoyang, if there were any hidden experts, Yang Bo could sense them.

The steward, Mr. Yang, shook his head. "Apart from one person at the Nirvana Realm, I haven't sensed the presence of any other experts."

Upon hearing this, the young lady from the Mu Clan Merchant Guild raised an eyebrow slightly; "So, the Great Zhou is unable to withstand the crisis of the Great Yan's attack?"

The Great Yan army launched an attack on the Great Zhou, capturing the Eastern Capital and breaching the Dongyan Pass. The young lady from the Mu Clan Merchant Guild has just received the news.

To be honest, the young lady from the Mu Clan Chamber of Commerce did not expect that the Great Yan would suddenly send troops to attack the Great Zhou.

Steward Yang shook his head; "Not necessarily. The Great Zhou is always unpredictable. No one would have thought that a dynasty that had just merged into the Great Wilderness would have a Yin-Yang Peak expert."

"Perhaps there are other hidden masters in this Great Zhou."

Manager Yang's statement was very conservative.

With his strength, he could indeed sense the aura of the experts within the palace.

However, this is not absolute. If there is a method to conceal one's aura, or a treasure to cover it, then he may not be able to sense it.

"Furthermore, although the fortune of the Great Zhou has fluctuated somewhat, there are no signs of decline."

Steward Yang spoke again.

Others might not be able to sense the aura of the Great Zhou Dynasty, but he could sense it to some extent.

Upon hearing Steward Yang's words, the young lady from the Mu Clan Chamber of Commerce's eyes flickered, and she said, "It seems that we should pay our respects to the Emperor of the Great Zhou as soon as possible."

……

Xiliang.

In a mountain valley.

A figure soared into the sky, emanating a powerful aura that enveloped an area spanning dozens of miles.

"The King of Life and Death is still a bit lacking."

Yuwen Chengdu's aura was terrifying.

During this period, after more than a dozen life-and-death battles and killing the experts from the Hundred Cities of the Great Wilderness, Yuwen Chengdu amassed a considerable amount of cultivation resources, including elixirs.

Yuwen Chengdu consumed all of these resources.

With the improvement of these resources, Yuwen Chengdu's strength increased rapidly, and his will to live and die became increasingly powerful.

Unfortunately, Yuwen Chengdu still failed to break through that barrier and enter the realm of life and death.

"Commander Yuwen."

Just then, a figure appeared from afar, stepping through the air.

Just for a moment.

The figure then appeared before Yuwen Chengdu.

"General Huo, what brings you here?"

Yuwen Chengdu looked at the newcomer and asked curiously.

That's right.

The visitor was none other than Huo Qubing.

During this time, they had been acting separately, and Yuwen Chengdu was a little puzzled as to why Huo Qubing had come to find him.

Huo Qubing approached Yuwen Chengdu and, without hesitation, said, "Commander Yuwen, His Majesty has sent an edict ordering the two of us to return to Luoyang immediately."

Back to Luoyang?
Yuwen Chengdu was taken aback.

"What happened?"

"The forces in the Hundred Cities of the Great Wilderness have not yet been dealt with."

Yuwen Chengdu frowned as he spoke.

"The Great Yan army attacked Dongyan Pass. Marquis of Donghuang was killed in battle, Zhao Yun was seriously wounded, and Dongyan Pass fell. His Majesty wants the two of us to return to Luoyang immediately to receive orders."

"Leave the matters here to General Lü and Cao Youxiang."

Huo Qubing said with a solemn expression.

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Yuwen Chengdu's expression immediately changed.

"Walk."

Without saying a word, Yuwen Chengdu took a step forward and instantly covered several miles.

Huo Qubing did not hesitate and followed closely behind.

In the blink of an eye, the two figures disappeared into the horizon.

……

Southern Xinjiang.

Zhennan City.

Since King Zhou Zhan of Kaoshan relinquished his command of the Zhennan Army and returned to the capital to report on his duties, Zhou Yu, the Grand Commander, took over the southern frontier.

Governor's Office.

Zhou Yu was dealing with some affairs of the Zhennan Army.

at this time.

A figure rushed in.

Zhou Yu's expression was displeased, and he was about to reprimand the figure that rushed in, but when he saw the figure rushing in, his expression changed slightly.

"General Taishi, what brings you here?"

Indeed, the figure who rushed in was none other than Taishi Ci, who was guarding the Southern Capital.

At this moment, Taishi Ci's long hair was disheveled, his face was pale, and he was covered in wounds. His originally silver-white armor was now stained red with blood.

He looked completely disheveled.

"Grand Commander, Da Yue has sent troops to attack my Nan Du City. Thirty thousand defenders have been killed in battle, and only this humble general led a dozen or so men to break through."

As Taishi Ci spoke, he opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood.

Da Yue launched an attack on Nandu City. Tai Shi Ci fought desperately to resist, killing three Yin-Yang Realm experts and five Nirvana Realm masters in succession.

In the end, Taishi Ci was defeated and failed to defend the southern capital, and could only flee back to the interior.

"what?"

"Dai Viet has launched an attack on Nam Du?"

Zhou Yu's expression changed drastically, and he stood up abruptly.

Zhou Yu did not expect that Da Yue would suddenly send troops to attack Nandu City.

However, Taishi Ci failed to defend Nandu City, returned severely wounded, and lost the city.

"General Taishi, are you alright?"

Seeing Taishi Ci spit out a mouthful of blood, Zhou Yu hurriedly asked.

Taishi Ci shook his head; "Grand Commander, I am fine, only slightly injured. The Yue army has too many experts. Even though I fought desperately, I was unable to defend Nandu City."

"Now, the Vietnamese army is heading towards the South Gate Pass. I urge the Grand Commander to make preparations immediately."

Taishi Ci wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu's expression changed several times. He immediately ordered, "Issue my order: beat the drums to assemble the generals, and command the entire army to immediately assemble and reinforce the South Gate Pass. Based on the army's previous rehearsal, set up three lines of defense..."

Zhou Yu was a brilliant general, but also a formidable strategist.

Zhou Yu's vision and foresight were naturally unmatched by ordinary people.

After reading the history of the barbarians, Zhou Yu learned that the southern border of the Great Zhou was bordered by the Great Yue Dynasty. He wondered how he, as the Governor of the South of the Great Zhou, should defend against the attack if the Great Yue sent troops to attack.

Zhou Yu rehearsed this exercise several times.

Now that Da Yue has suddenly launched an attack, Zhou Yu is not flustered at all, but instead deploys his troops according to the previous rehearsal.

After issuing a series of military orders, Zhou Yu looked at Taishi Ci and asked, "General Taishi, can you still fight?"

Taishi Ci nodded without hesitation; "Rest assured, Grand Commander, this humble general is ready to fight again."

"it is good."

"Then come with me to the South Gate Pass."

After Zhou Yu finished speaking, he leaped into the air and disappeared from the governor's mansion.

Zhou Yu was a talented commander, but his physical strength was also considerable.

Taishi Ci did not hesitate and followed Zhou Yu directly to the South Gate Pass.

After all, among the entire Zhennan Army, only Taishi Ci and Zhou Yu, the Grand Commander, were capable of holding their own against the Yue army's top fighters.

……

Outside the South Gate.

On the main road leading to Nanmen Pass, an army of 50,000 men was marching towards the pass.

The army's banner was embroidered with a large character '越' (Yue).

This army of 50,000 men was the vanguard of the Great Yue's campaign against the Great Zhou.

"The troops of the Great Zhou are too weak. Thirty thousand soldiers defended the city, and we captured it in less than half a day. I think we can take down the Great Zhou with our fifty thousand vanguard troops alone."

"How powerful do you think an indigenous dynasty that has just integrated into the Great Wilderness can be?"

"That's true. For a native dynasty that has just integrated into the Great Wilderness, it's already quite impressive that its troops have such combat strength."

"However, that Taishi Ci, a general of the Great Zhou, was very strong and killed many of our people. It's just a pity that he escaped."

"Hehe, if the monk can run away, can the temple run away? He must have escaped back to the South Gate Pass."

The generals spoke one after another.

The commander at the front glanced at the other generals and said, "Alright, speed up! We need to get to the South Gate as soon as possible, take it, and clear the way for the army's advance."

"I heard that the Great Yan has also sent troops to attack the Eastern Yan Pass of the Great Zhou. We must not fall behind them and let the Great Yan gain the upper hand."

Upon hearing this, one of the generals couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "General, the Great Zhou is just an indigenous dynasty that has just been integrated into the Great Wilderness. Why are we and the Great Yan attacking the Great Zhou without any warning?"

It wasn't just this general who was curious.

The other Dai Viet generals also looked at their commander with suspicion.

To be honest, even now, they are still completely baffled. They just suddenly received a military order to lead their troops to attack the Great Zhou.

As for why they suddenly attacked the Great Zhou, these generals had no idea.

In their view, even if the goal was to expand territory, there was no need to suddenly send troops like this!
What's more, the Great Yan also sent troops to attack the Great Zhou, which is very strange.

Could it be that Great Yue intends to divide Great Zhou equally with Great Yan?
Faced with the generals' curiosity, the commander's eyes flickered, and he shook his head, saying, "I am not quite sure of the specific reasons. This is a military order from above, a decree personally issued by His Majesty."

"Oh!"

The generals were all taken aback upon hearing this.

However, they didn't ask any more questions and quickened their pace.

……

South Gate Pass.

The Zhennan Army was ready for battle, with bows and crossbows strung, and rolling logs and thunderstones all in place.

The entire South Gate Pass was under martial law, and the atmosphere was desolate.

Zhou Yu stood on the pass wall, gazing outwards with a calm expression.

Taishi Ci sat cross-legged to one side, healing his injuries.

Taishi Ci was seriously injured in the battle of Nandu City. He wanted to take advantage of the time before the Yue army arrived to control his injuries.

Da da da……

The earth trembled.

Zhou Yu's gaze sharpened as he looked towards the area beyond the pass, and he shouted loudly, "All troops, prepare!"

Taishi Ci's tightly closed eyes suddenly opened, and he stood on tiptoe, looking towards the pass.

A large army suddenly appeared, rushing towards them from afar, causing the earth to tremble.

in a blink.

The army has already reached the pass.

"All troops, attack!"

"Take the South Gate Pass for me."

After the 50,000-strong vanguard of the Great Yue army approached the pass, the commander-in-chief immediately ordered an attack.

With an order.

The 50,000-strong vanguard of the Vietnamese army, without any pause, charged forward and began their attack on the South Gate Pass.

One after another, figures leaped up, their powerful auras spreading out, heading straight for the South Gate.

Zhou Yu gazed at the Yue army outside the pass, his face filled with a chilling aura.

"kill."

Zhou Yu shouted loudly.

The crossbows, which had been prepared in advance, were fired simultaneously.

Logs and stones rained down on the charging Vietnamese troops like a flood.

In an instant, blood rained down and screams filled the air.

Taishi Ci leaped into the air, his spear flying out to meet the charging Yue army expert directly.

Zhou Yu did not make a move, but retreated to the side, letting his personal guards wave command flags to direct the army on the wall to meet the enemy.

This is a defensive formation meticulously arranged by Zhou Yu.

Thus began a great battle.

Zhou Chen never dreamed that after the Eastern Capital was captured by the Yan army and the Dongyan Pass was lost, the Southern Capital of the Southern Frontier was also captured by the Yue army, and the Southern Gate Pass was also attacked by the Yue army.

(End of this chapter)