Shuhan

Ever since the Wei army rashly went out of the city and tried to destroy the ice wall built by the Han army, but failed miserably, they have been like turtles, tightly closing the gates of Shouchun City. For half a month, they have not shown any intention of leaving the city.

On the city wall, the flags of the Wei army fluttered weakly in the wind, as if expressing their inner frustration and helplessness.

As for the Han army, Liu Chan appeared quite calm.

He ordered his men to hold the ice wall tightly, as if it was not only a line of defense, but also a touchstone to test the will and determination of the Wei army.

Liu Chan was not in a hurry. War was not only a competition of military strength, but also a contest of psychology and wisdom.

As long as the Wei army is given enough time and pressure, they will inevitably reveal their flaws.

After Liu Chan's years of efforts, the balance of victory has now tilted towards the Han Kingdom.

in other words
Time is on the side of the Han Dynasty!

During this half month, Liu Chan was not idle.

On the one hand, he strengthened the siege of Shouchun City to ensure that the Wei army could not get supplies and support from the outside world; on the other hand, he also began to plan the next offensive, preparing to give the Wei army a fatal blow when they were most tired and relaxed.

Although the soldiers of the Han army had to hold their ground beside the ice wall every day, their morale was not lowered.

On the contrary, seeing the calmness and confidence of the Han emperor, they all firmly believed that the final victory of this war would belong to them.

In addition to the smooth logistical supplies, Liu Chan treated his soldiers very well.

Cotton-padded clothes were distributed, there was enough food, and we could even eat meat occasionally.

How could they have any complaints in their hearts?

How can morale not be high?
Inside Shouchun, the morale of the Wei army was declining. Every day, they could hear the shouts and drums of the Han army outside the city, but they could only hide in the city and could not launch any effective counterattack.

Their hearts were filled with fear and anxiety, and they began to doubt whether they could still win the war.

胜败
It seems to be very clear.

Outside Shouchun City.

Wei army camp.

Inside the dragon tent, candlelight flickered.

Bu Lianshi walked slowly to Liu Chan, holding a thick red robe.

Her belly had swelled slightly, which was the result of Liu Chan constantly "irrigating" her with puffs and other delicacies in recent days.

If she still hasn't conceived a dragon seed, Bu Lianshi thought, then there might be something wrong with her.

Fortunately, she is now pregnant, which adds a bit of charm to her and she exudes a mature and charming aura.

"Your Majesty, this is the winter coat I made for you. Try it on and see if it fits you."

Master Bu Lian smiled as beautifully as a flower, with anticipation gleaming in her eyes.

She gently spread out her robe, and the scarlet fabric looked even brighter under the candlelight, as if it contained endless warmth and affection.

Liu Chan looked at the winter clothes that Bu Lianshi brought and felt moved.

He took the robe and let Master Bu Lian put it on him.

Master Bu Lian's technique was gentle and skillful, and soon the clothes were on her.

"My beloved concubine embroidered it, so it will definitely fit you." Liu Chan said with a smile, his voice full of tenderness and pampering.

As she put on the robe, Bu Lianshi's eyes suddenly lit up.

Liu Chan had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and was already very handsome. Wearing this scarlet robe, he looked even more domineering.

Liu Chan was also quite satisfied with Bu Lianshi's robes. He chuckled and nodded: "Not bad, my beloved concubine's craftsmanship is really getting more and more exquisite."

Liu Chan's admiration and love made Bu Lianshi feel sweet in her heart.

However, this sweetness did not last long.

Bu Lianshi suddenly showed a look of reluctance on her face: "I will be returning to Jianye the next day, Your Majesty, please take good care of yourself."

There was a slight tremor in her voice, obviously indicating her deep attachment to Liu Chan who was about to leave her.

When Liu Chan heard this, he felt reluctant.

He held Bu Lianshi's hand tightly and said affectionately: "My beloved concubine, you must also take care of yourself. You and Shangxiang are both pregnant, so you must take good care of yourselves."

His eyes were full of concern, as if he wanted to concentrate all his love and care in this moment.

Bu Lianshi nodded, her eyes slightly red.

She was about to leave Liu Chan and return to Jianye to take care of her pregnancy.

She will be succeeded by concubines such as Guan Yinping, Sun Luyu, and Zhen Mi.

These concubines came all the way from Chang'an and are now at the military camp.

Their arrival will undoubtedly bring a lot of joy to Your Majesty.

And she
Perhaps His Majesty will forget it.

Fortunately, there is a little life in my belly, so I finally have someone to rely on.

Late at night, Liu Chan finally finished dealing with the mountains of state affairs. He rubbed his tired eyes and slowly walked back to the dragon tent.

As soon as he stepped into the tent, a faint fragrance hit his nose, which lifted his spirits.

He looked carefully and saw a beautiful woman waiting inside the dragon tent.

The beauty was Guan Yinping. She was wearing a tight black training suit that perfectly outlined her graceful figure.

The training suit clung to her skin, as if every inch was filled with the tension of life.

She was holding a whip in her hand, which was the tool she used for practicing martial arts. At this moment, she was gently waving it in her hand, making a slight sound, which added a bit of temptation.

When Guan Yinping saw Liu Chan coming in, a hint of joy and excitement flashed in his eyes.

She hadn't seen Liu Chan for a year, and during this year, she missed him all the time.

The physical loneliness and the emptiness in the heart seemed to have found an outlet the moment he saw Liu Chan, and he could no longer suppress them.

The corners of her lips were slightly raised and she licked it from time to time, the action was full of teasing and temptation.

Liu Chan's eyes were wide open. He had never seen Guan Yinping so attractive.

His heartbeat began to speed up, and an inexplicable urge surged in his body.

Seeing this, Guan Yinping increased her temptation.

She slowly walked up to Liu Chan, gently stroked his chest with her soft fingers, and then slid down his collar.

Her movements were gentle and practiced, as if every detail had been carefully planned.

Liu Chan only felt a current spreading from his chest to his whole body, and his breathing began to become rapid.

He held Guan Yinping's hand tightly and pulled her towards him, their bodies pressed closely together at this moment.

A hint of pride and satisfaction flashed in Guan Yinping's eyes. She knew that she had successfully aroused Liu Chan's desire.

She licked the corner of her lips gently, then leaned close to Liu Chan's ear and said in a low and seductive voice: "Your Majesty, do you miss Ping'er?"

Liu Chan felt a surge of blood rushing to his heart, and he could no longer suppress his impulse.

All was calm.

During the sage time, Liu Chan was also reminiscing.
Good guy.

I haven't seen him for a year, but I've been thinking of ways to please him.

If the next few beauties all have such magical powers, I'm afraid he will really become the cow that is exhausted to death.

And the other side.

In Qingzhou, the wind was cold and biting, and outside Bochang City, there was a murderous atmosphere. Cao Zhen, wearing heavy armor, was riding a tall horse, slowly inspecting the deployment of the Han army outside the city.

He had a longbow and arrow tied to his horse's waist and a whip tightly grasped in his hand, gently whipping the horse's back from time to time, driving the warhorse forward slowly.

His expression was heavy, his brows were furrowed, and his eyes revealed a deep worry.

Cao Zhen knew very well that in order to accurately know the enemy's troop deployment, it was not enough to rely solely on the reports of scouts, as there would always be deviations.

Therefore, he went to the front line in person to inspect in order to have a clearer understanding of the Han army's defensive situation.

However, what he saw in the past few days made him feel even more heavy-hearted.

The Han army's defenses in Bochang and Linzi were extremely strict.

The city was built extremely tall, with many forts standing there, like an indestructible barrier.

Outside the city wall, there were walls erected and the fields cleared, a desolate scene, which was obviously done to prevent the attack of the Wei army.

Cao Zhen watched all this and couldn't help but mutter to himself: If we attack by force, the Wei army will suffer heavy losses.

The most important thing is that he cannot win quickly.

This war may last a long time, and the morale of the Wei army has begun to fluctuate.

The key is that there may be changes in Youzhou, there may be changes in Shouchun, and there may also be changes in Luoyang.

If we fail to achieve victory again, the consequences will be disastrous.

Thinking of this, Cao Zhen couldn't help but look at the veteran general Yan Rou beside him and asked, "What good ideas do you have, old general?"

Seeing this, Yan Rou understood what Cao Zhen meant.

After hesitating for a moment, he slowly said, "In the cold winter, it is more difficult to attack the city. The Han army is so well-defended that we cannot attack by force. Perhaps we can take a boat to go around Donglai and attack the Han army from the rear."

When Cao Zhen heard this, his eyes lit up.

However, he soon smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying: "The boats are in Donglai County and have been captured by the Han army. We can't find so many boats to undertake the surprise attack in a short time."

Upon hearing this, Yan Rou couldn't help but reveal a look of regret.

He pondered for a moment and then said, "In my opinion, it is better to wait until spring. I have observed that most of the walls built by the Han army are made of ice. In spring, these ice walls will be melted by the sun and will fall down without any attack."

After hearing what Yan Rou said, Cao Zhen couldn't help feeling bitter again.

He sighed and said, "It will take more than a month until the weather warms up. And now, time is the most precious thing. I don't have so much time to waste."

As he spoke, Cao Zhen's eyes became more determined.

Although the current situation is very serious, he cannot give up.

He must find a way to break the Han army's defense and win.

At this time, the cold wind became even more biting, causing Cao Zhen's armor to make noises.

He tightened the whip in his hand, whipped the horse's back again, and drove the warhorse to move forward.

Behind him, Yan Rou followed closely.

The two of them walked slowly in the cold wind, their shadows lengthened in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Cao Zhen's eyes flashed with determination. He clenched his fists and said in a deep voice: "Try to attack the city! If we can lure the Han army out of the city for a field battle, that would be the best. Zhao Zilong is an expert in field battles. Give him a flaw and lure him out of the city!"

Yan Rou opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but in the end nothing came out.

The next morning, just as the sky was turning pale, the Wei army had already formed its battle array and launched a fierce attack on Bochang City with siege equipment.

For a moment, the shouts of killing shook the sky, the arrows of the Wei army poured into the city like raindrops, and the battering rams hit the city gates again and again.

However, the Han army's defenses were too strict, with tall and strong city walls and numerous forts, like an indestructible barrier.

Although the Wei army's attack was fierce, they were still unable to break through the Han army's defense line.

For a time, the Wei army accomplished nothing except leaving hundreds of corpses under the city of Bochang.

It was like this for three days in a row.

No matter how the Wei army attacked, no matter what flaws the Wei army revealed, the Han army would defend the city and not go out to fight in the field.

Their arrows rained down on the Wei army, accurately hitting the vital points of the Wei army each time.

When the Wei army's battering rams hit the city gates, they were always blocked in time by the Han army with boulders and rolling logs.

Cao Zhen stood at the foot of the city, watching the fierce battle scenes, and couldn't help feeling a deep sense of helplessness and anxiety in his heart.

If this continues, the morale of the Wei army will be exhausted and victory will be far away.

Cao Zhen clenched his fists, his eyes flickering, as if he was thinking about his next move.

At this time, Yan Rou walked up to Cao Zhen and whispered, "General, we have tried many methods, but the Han army refuses to leave the city to fight. Perhaps we should consider suspending the siege and looking for other ways to defeat the enemy."

After hearing this, Cao Zhen was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly.

Yan Rou is right.

If this continues, the Wei army will suffer even greater losses.

hiss~
He took a deep breath, his eyes gleaming with determination, and said, "Okay! Stop the siege! I'm afraid it's impossible for us to win a quick victory in Qingzhou."

As he spoke, Cao Zhen waved the whip in his hand and commanded the Wei army to retreat.

Long lasting.

I hope there won’t be any unexpected changes.

Luoyang.

In the Wei Imperial Palace.

The outer hall of the bedroom was magnificent, but it could not conceal a solemn atmosphere.

Queen Guo Zhao was dressed in a gorgeous queen's robe. The gold embroidery on the robe sparkled in the candlelight, making her plump figure even more beautiful and charming.

However, at this moment, her face was filled with worry that was difficult to conceal, and there was an lingering worry between her brows.

Although Guo Zhao's eyes were covered with makeup, upon closer inspection, one could still see the thick dark circles under her eyes, revealing her anxiety and uneasiness in the past few days.

She paced back and forth in the hall, looking a little absent-minded.

At this moment, Crown Prince Cao Rui hurried into the hall, his steps filled with a bit of urgency and panic.

When he saw the queen, he immediately walked up to her quickly, his face full of concern, and asked, "Mother, my father..."

There was some trepidation and anxiety in Cao Rui's words.

Queen Guo Zhao sighed softly, her voice full of helplessness and sorrow.

She said slowly, "Your Majesty has been unconscious for a whole day and night. I have no choice but to come and inform the Crown Prince."

When Cao Rui heard this, a look of joy first appeared on his face, but this joy was fleeting like lightning and was soon replaced by sorrow.

He frowned, his eyes flashing with a complicated look, and said: "May your father live a long and healthy life, and he will definitely get better."

"I hope so."

The queen smiled very reluctantly.

Cao Rui's eyes were deep, as if hiding countless secrets and calculations.

Although deep down he did have a desire to ascend to the throne as soon as possible, at this critical moment, he had to focus on stability.

Showing too much eagerness and ambition at this time will only put yourself in a more dangerous situation.

Moreover, Qingzhou and Shouchun were in a stalemate with the Han army, and the fighting in Hongnong, Hedong, Yingchuan and Runan reignited.

If my father were to become a distinguished guest, it would definitely not be a good thing for the Wei Dynasty! (End of this chapter)