It’s hard to break a phoenix’s destiny

Chapter 599: Liu Yao Loses Contact and War Begins

When facing her elder brother, Yang Xianrong finally sighed heavily and put down the food in her hand. "Brother, I know Liu Yao is very good to me. If I could have met him before I entered the palace, maybe our Yang family would just be hiding somewhere to avoid this chaotic world. But you also know that even though we have been around for so many years, he and I... I am no longer the naive little girl back then. I still have many things to think about."

"I know you are the smartest child in our Yang family, but can you put all this aside for now and let your elder brother take care of it for you, and you can just be the general's wife peacefully?" Yang Xianyong felt sad again, "Third sister, you...don't think too much."

There were many more things that Yang Xianyong could not say. He knew that the reason why his third sister finally returned to Luoyang from Tai'an County and finally followed Liu Cong and Liu Yao to Pingyang was because she was afraid that someone would harass the family members in Tai'an County because of her identity.

There are so many people in the Yang family. She cannot afford it if they meet with an accident or are wiped out because of her.

But are you really persuading her to continue to live in seclusion?
No longer possible.

However, she, the Queen of the Great Jin Dynasty, became the wife of a general of the Great Han Dynasty. She didn't know how many people would scold her for being shameless and treacherous... He had also heard those nasty words.

"Brother, let's just leave it at that." Yang Xianrong still laughed, "Actually, I'm quite open-minded now. As long as I'm alive and happy, why should I care so much? Besides, you're all by my side, so I feel relieved."

"What about Liu Yao?"

"Actually, I like him very much, but maybe, it's because after going through so much... Give me some time to relax, it's been too chaotic lately." Yang Xianrong gathered her clothes. Winter was almost over, and spring was slowly gaining strength and sprouting.

They were transporting food and grass, although not much, it was enough for thousands of people to have a few full meals. Yuan Jianshuo, Zhang Heng and others changed into black armor uniforms, which looked very impressive. However, Yang Xianyong still had his own little insistence and refused to change into the military uniforms of the Han people, but only used the black uniforms of the Yang family.

Yuan Jianshuo and his men had already been classified as members of the Yang family, so they didn't care. They smiled and said to Yang Xianyong and Yang Xianrong, "We'll definitely be the Yang family for the rest of our lives!"

In fact, Yuan Jianshuo and Zhang Heng also went through many twists and turns before they hid the last batch of treasures of the Jin Dynasty in Sima Zhong's Sun Mausoleum. They then broke up the treasures and quietly went to Tai'an County.

Mao Hongmao and Mao Hongbin took some of Sima Zhong's former eunuchs and palace maids to guard the Sun Mausoleum, fearing that someone would rob the tomb. Therefore, they did not go to Tai'an County, but they also sent a message that they would discuss what to do next when things were more peaceful.

As long as we are alive, there is hope.

Yang Xianrong couldn't do much, and now she could take care of herself and not cause trouble to others. Therefore, the road was bumpy, Yang Xianrong felt dizzy and kept vomiting. Yang Xianyong was so scared that he asked if he should let her go back to Pingyang.

"We can't go back." Yang Xianrong stood on the official road, with her hands on her waist and panting, "Just take a break and drink some water."

Fortunately, this is all Han territory now and everything is safe.

"We still have more than ten days to go." Yang Xianyong quickly handed her the water bag and said, "You didn't eat anything, why did you vomit?"

"It's okay, it's okay." After drinking the water, Yang Xianrong felt much better. She saw Yuan Jianshuo and Zhang Heng also ordered the convoy to stop, and they rode back to see her.

"Are you carriage-sick, girl?" Yuan Jianshuo had a dark face, but it matched the black armor very well and made him look very handsome.

"It's okay." Yang Xianrong waved his hand. "Don't worry about me. Take the food and go first. I'm afraid that if it rains or snows, it will not only be difficult to walk on the road, but the food will also get wet. That would be really bad." "Yes, Guard Yuan, you go first. My third sister and I will be there soon." Yang Xianyong also ordered.

Yuan Jianshuo and Zhang Heng immediately turned their horses around, called on the cavalry, and galloped away.

In fact, Yang Xianrong was only three days later than Yuan Jianshuo, but when she and Yang Xianyong approached Jinyang City, they clearly felt that the atmosphere was not right. Many people in Jinyang were running out, dragging their families with them, and they were very panicked.

After some inquiries, it was found out that it was Yilu who sent his son Rilisun, Bin Liuxu and generals Wei Xiong and Ji Dan to lead tens of thousands of troops to attack Jinyang. Liu Kun gathered more than a thousand scattered soldiers as guides, and Yilu led 60,000 troops to attack Fendong first. Liu Yao had already led his troops to meet the enemy.

Therefore, when Yuan Jianshuo and his men delivered food and supplies into Jinyang, they did not see Liu Yao. Instead, they saw He Chi, who stayed behind and led his men to reinforce the city wall of Jinyang, and had let most of the people in the city go.

He Chi was naturally very happy to see Yuan Jianshuo, Zhang Heng and the food and grass, but in the current situation, he was also very anxious, because Liu Yao only had 30,000 troops to meet the enemy, and he obviously did not have an advantage in numbers, and he was afraid that he would suffer a great loss.

After they unloaded the grain and fodder, they could only help He Chi maintain order in Jinyang and wait for follow-up news.

When the two siblings from the Yang family rushed into the city, Liu Yao had been out of contact for five days. He Chi was about to collapse and was determined to go out and look for him.

"Do you know where the general is?" Yang Xianyong grabbed He Chi, "Looking for him would be a death wish!"

"The general led his men to Fendong. If the two armies were fighting, it should be near Yonggu Village. There is also an ancient battlefield there. It was there when the First Emperor fought against the Kingdom of Korea." He Chi hurriedly spread out the topographic map. "The general also said before that if possible, we should attract the main force of the enemy army to the General Ridge in Yonggu Village. He has ambushed many people here and plans to use fire attack."

Everyone gathered around and looked at this simple topographic map, thinking about the situation Liu Yao was facing.

"Who is the enemy commander?" Yang Xianyong asked.

"Bin Liuxu is Yilu's second son. He is very good at cheating and cunning." He Chi clenched his fists. "After crossing Jiangjun Ridge, we can reach Fenshui. We have arranged for a pick-up here. But the prerequisite is that we must cross Jiangjun Ridge."

"Why do we have to go to Fenshui?" Yang Xianrong asked.

"Across the Fen River is Liu Yue's army. We agreed that he will not send troops for the time being. If we lose, he will definitely send troops to support us. Therefore, if we lose, the escape route is to cross the Fen River to his side." He Chi said anxiously, sweating all over his forehead. "The general also said that if something happens, we must not fight to the end, even if it means abandoning Jinyang."

"Then wouldn't all our food and fodder be wasted?" Zhang Heng was unhappy, "That won't do."

He Chi was also at a loss for words, "Guard Zhang, this is not up to us."

"Can we contact Liu Yue and ask him to send out troops immediately?" Yang Xianyong looked at the topographic map and suddenly said, "A surprise attack will be effective. Moreover, if Liu Yao is in trouble, we may be able to tear open a gap for him and allow him to break out from Jiangjun Ridge."

"But I don't have a military token, so I can't mobilize the army." He Chi flattened his mouth, "Liu Yue doesn't even know me."

"It doesn't matter. He knows me. I'll go." Yang Xianyong straightened his back, but his expression was slightly embarrassed. "We had a fight in Luoyang before."