Call of the Heroes of Chaos in Another World

Chapter 2393 The Commander-in-Chief of the Eastern Expedition Accompanying the Emperor on His Expedition

After setting the general tone of temporarily quelling the war in the south and focusing all efforts on destroying the Eastern Barbarians.

Next, the question becomes how to attack the Eastern Yi and how many troops to deploy.

If they were to attack the Eastern Barbarians, the Sun Kingdom would be an unavoidable problem for them, and they would have to consider whether the Sun Kingdom would intervene.

After all, if the Han Dynasty were to take over the entire Eastern Yi region, it would definitely not meet the expectations of the Sun Kingdom.

This place is also a piece of meat that the Sun Country has always wanted to get its hands on.

Whoever owns this land, he will inevitably have to compete with them for it.

If it were in the hands of the Han, the difficulty for them to compete for it would obviously be much greater.

Furthermore, the Great Han also wanted to take back the half of Nanping Road that was in the hands of the Sun Kingdom.

After all, the Han Dynasty still wanted to conquer the entire Eastern Yi, with the ultimate goal of reducing the pressure on the northeastern border. Only by taking back half of Nanping Road could this goal be fully achieved.

As for the Sun Kingdom, the Han Dynasty's strategy was to defend first and then attack.

In the early stages, the focus should be on defense. Since the Sun Kingdom is not actively participating in the war, we should refrain from provoking them for the time being and try to delay the time it takes to deal with both of them at the same time.

For the Great Han, even if the Sun Kingdom might eventually intervene, the later they intervene, the more advantageous it will be for the Great Han, and the easier the battle will be.

As for the military campaign against the Eastern Barbarians, the 100,000-strong Barbarian Allied Army and the 15-strong Kwantung Army were naturally the first to be deployed. However, each of these two armies had 50,000 soldiers who had only been enlisted for two or three months.

It certainly has a significant impact on the overall combat effectiveness of the army.

Although all the armies were expanding their ranks, the Central Imperial Guard and the various field armies were mainly composed of prisoners captured in this battle, with only a very small number being pure recruits.

Therefore, with a little reorganization, they can be roughly formed into a fighting force.

In comparison, the newly expanded forces of the Kwantung Army and the Foreign Army were mainly composed of new recruits, so they were naturally inferior.

Therefore, relying solely on these two armies is insufficient.

In addition to the Kwantung Army and the Yi Xie Army, Wang Yu also planned to bring up the Tiger Legion and transfer 50,000 men from the Central Imperial Guard, with Han Xin as the commander-in-chief to oversee the various legions and eliminate the Yi.

During the campaigns against Yan and Song, Han Xin remained stationed in Hedong Road to play a central coordinating role. Whether it was Su Dingfang in the west or Zhongxing Pass in the north, if a problem arose in either direction, he could step in immediately.

Fortunately, neither of these outcomes resulted in the worst possible outcome.

In the war to annihilate the barbarians, it was time for Han Xin to make his appearance once again.

The Kwantung Army, the Yixie Army, the Tiger Army, and 50,000 Central Imperial Guards, totaling 600,000 troops, were more than enough to deal with Yelü Abaoji of the Eastern Yi.

Of course, the Fierce Whale Legion must also be prepared to join the battle at any time.

If the Sun Kingdom eventually joins in, then it will be time for the Fierce Whale Legion to officially set out.

By the time the strategy for the Eastern Expedition was agreed upon with the cabinet, the city lights were already on.

Wang Yu was slightly tired after finishing a day's official business, but the thought of the upcoming arrangements cheered him up again.

He did not ride in the imperial carriage, but only took his personal eunuch with him. He strolled into the depths of the inner palace, his destination clear: Yaohua Palace, the residence of Consort Shunyi Xiao Yunyao, one of the Six Consorts.

Before the palace servants' announcement had even faded, Xiao Yunyao, accompanied by her personal maid, had already arrived at the palace gate.

She wore a deep purple palace dress that trailed on the ground. Although she was forty years old, she was well-maintained, with delicate skin and a voluptuous figure. Her brows exuded the mature charm bestowed by time, as well as an indelible noble air that belonged to the former Queen of Dongyi.

Upon seeing Wang Yu, she curtsied with impeccable posture and said in a gentle and respectful voice, "Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome you."

Wang Yu smiled slightly, stepped forward and helped her up. He felt her arm stiffen slightly, but she didn't pull away. Wang Yu put his arm around her shoulder and walked into the warm inner hall together. He sat down on the cushioned main seat, then tightened his grip and pulled Xiao Yunyao into his arms, letting her sit sideways on his lap.

Xiao Yunyao leaned against him obediently, but her gaze was slightly lowered, avoiding eye contact with him.

She was well aware of the young emperor's domineering and possessive nature. Eleven years of living together had made her understand the futility of resistance and the necessity of obedience, especially after she gave birth to a princess for him.

"How has Yao'er been feeling lately? And Han'er?" Wang Yu asked casually, idly playing with a strand of her dark hair, the delicate fragrance emanating from her body lingering around his nose.

Wang Han was the fifth princess of the Han Dynasty, born during the war against Yan.

Because of her background, Xiao Yunyao, who originally did not want to enter the palace, was forcibly appointed by Wang Yu as Shunyi, one of the Six Yi.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Han'er and I are both well. Han'er has just been put to sleep by her wet nurse," Xiao Yunyao replied softly.

"Yes." Wang Yu nodded, then changed the subject, "I have decided to wage war against Yelü Abaoji."

Xiao Yunyao's body trembled almost imperceptibly. Yelü Abaoji was her deceased ex-husband's clan uncle, and also the de facto ruler of Dongyi.

She remained silent for a moment before whispering, "I dare not presume to comment on matters of state and military affairs. I only wish Your Majesty a resounding victory and good health."

Looking at her meek and submissive appearance, Wang Yu knew that she must be experiencing turmoil in her heart, but he did not point it out.

He gently lifted her chin with his fingers, forcing her to look into his eyes. Looking into those still beautiful eyes, which held so many complex emotions, he slowly said, "In this battle, I may personally go to the front lines to oversee the war. You, Qingya, and Zhaoyang, prepare yourselves to accompany me."

With Han Xin and Wen Zhong present, Wang Yu no longer needed to personally lead the army in this battle.

However, the situation in the north is complex at present, and it is possible that he will go to Yanbei Road or even Xiping Road to oversee the situation for two or three months in the early stages.

Of course, he had just returned to the court after personally leading an expedition, so he might leave for a short time, but that time would not be too long.

At this stage, conquering the Eastern Yi is important for the Han Dynasty, but seizing the next year is equally important.

Many matters of the imperial court still ultimately had to be decided by Wang Yu. Sending documents from the court to the front lines and back was simply too much trouble.

Upon hearing that she was to accompany her daughter and niece on the journey, a hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Yunyao's eyes.

She instantly understood the meaning behind it.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey." She lowered her eyes, concealing all her emotions.

The hall fell silent for a moment, with only the crackling of the candlelight. Wang Yu's hands began to wander erratically around her waist, with a clear intention.

As Xiao Yunyao felt the touch gradually warming up, she sighed inwardly, knowing that tonight was unavoidable.

Although she was rather cold-hearted and not enthusiastic about matters between men and women, she was well-versed in the ways of survival in the deep palace. Only by obeying and pandering could she secure a stable life for herself and her daughters.

She turned her head slightly and gave a very faint look to the trusted palace maid standing at the corner of the hall. Her voice was still steady, but with a hint of barely perceptible hoarseness as she said, "Your Majesty must be tired after a long day. Go and summon Consort Yelü and Consort Zhaoyang to come and help Your Majesty rest in peace."

The palace maid understood and silently withdrew.

Upon hearing this, Wang Yu's eyes flashed with understanding and satisfaction. He liked Xiao Yunyao's sensibility and understanding, which made her different from the other women in the harem who were either vying for favor or naively innocent. She had a unique charm.

He chuckled softly, picked her up in his arms, and carried her to the bed in the inner chamber, saying in a teasing tone, "Yao'er is always so considerate."

Not long after, Yelü Qingya and Yelü Zhaoyang, both dressed in their finest attire, gracefully entered the inner hall.

They looked at Xiao Yunyao, who was already half-undressed on the bed, and the emperor with burning eyes. Their cheeks flushed, but they still followed the palace rules and their countless previous experiences, and silently walked forward...
The candlelight flickered, and the curtains hung low, concealing the spring light and the intertwined breaths in the room.

(End of this chapter)