Three Kingdoms: Wolong's brother-in-law, tricking Liu Bei into seizing Jingzhou

Atop the majestic Blue Moon City, a biting wind howled, causing the flags to flutter wildly.

Empress Vinu stood tall, but could not hide her anxiety and anticipation as she eagerly awaited news of her niece, Princess Ushas.

Ever since her niece led her troops on a night raid against the Han army, her heart had been hanging in suspense, every minute and every second of waiting felt like torture.

As the first rays of dawn pierce the sky and the horizon gradually turns a pale white, a new day has begun.

Just then, a group of figures appeared faintly on the distant horizon.

Empress Pinu was overjoyed and looked closely; they were Yuezhi soldiers.

However, when she saw what was before her, her hopes were instantly replaced by endless terror and despair.

From the east of the city, thousands of Yuezhi soldiers surged in like a tide.

But that chaotic formation and hurried steps clearly indicated a defeat!
The scene was like a flood bursting its banks, surging and unstoppable, yet filled with endless misery and desolation.

"Still lost?"

Empress Vinu muttered to herself, feeling her legs go weak as if she had lost all her strength. She swayed unsteadily and almost fell to the ground.

Cao Rui, standing beside him, was also as white as paper, his eyes filled with terror and helplessness.

At this moment, the city gate slowly opened, and the Yuezhi soldiers fled in like startled birds.

The surviving marshal, dragging his exhausted body, struggled to climb to the top of the city wall. Upon seeing Empress Pinu, he knelt down with a thud, his voice trembling as he said:

"Your Majesty, we fought with all our might against the Han army, but ultimately failed to break through their strong defenses."

The army was almost completely wiped out, suffering heavy casualties!
Even more heartbreaking was that Princess Ushas was captured alive by the Han army!

The news struck Empress Vinu like a thunderbolt, leaving her frozen in place.

Although she was heartbroken by the Yuezhi's defeat, she could barely accept it.

However, Usaas's capture was something she could never accept.

In her view, this was not only a misfortune for her niece, but also a great disgrace to the entire Yuezhi Kingdom!
"Does Heaven intend to destroy the Yuezhi?"

Empress Pinu looked up to the sky and asked a long question, her voice filled with grief, indignation and helplessness.

The mournful cries echoed above the city walls.

Upon hearing this devastating news, the Yuezhi garrison trembled with fear, their faces filled with terror.

They knew that the Yuezhi army's crushing defeat meant they would face an even more dire situation.

Meanwhile, the Han camp was filled with jubilation.

The sounds of battle cries shook the heavens outside the camp, but Xiao Fang slept soundly, as if the commotion outside had nothing to do with him.

He didn't wake up until it was broad daylight and sunlight streamed through the gaps in the tent onto his face.

"Prime Minister Xiao, wake up! Our army has won a great victory!"

Xu Chu was so excited that his face turned red and his voice trembled as he spoke.

Xiao Fang slowly sat up, rubbing his sleepy eyes:
"Oh? What's the specific situation of the battle?"

Xu Chu was so excited that he danced with joy and shouted:

"Prime Minister Xiao, our army has annihilated the Yuezhi army!"
Not only that, they also captured the Yuezhi princess alive!

"The Yuezhi princess?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fang immediately perked up, leaping to his feet with excitement in his eyes.

At this moment, Deng Ai strode into the tent, knelt down, and reported:

"Reporting to Prime Minister Xiao, we have utterly defeated the Yuezhi army, annihilating them completely, with not a single enemy escaping!"

I have also captured Princess Ushas of the Yuezhi alive. Please, Prime Minister Xiao, decide her fate!

Xiao Fang nodded slightly, a smug smile appearing on his lips:

"Bring the Yuezhi princess up here. I want to meet this Yuezhi princess in person." In a short while, Ushas was dragged up by the soldiers and shoved heavily in front of Xiao Fang.

The woman's face was covered in blood, the filthy blood obscuring her features and making it difficult to discern her true appearance.

Xiao Fang frowned and shouted:
"Wipe her face clean, I want to see what this Yuezhi princess looks like."

"promise!"

Xu Chu responded, picked up a towel, strode forward, and forcibly wiped the blood off Ushas's face.

As the bloodstains gradually faded, a beautiful face with blue eyes, a high nose, and stunning features came into view.

"She's a beauty..."

Xiao Fang couldn't help but secretly praise him, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes.

Usaas raised his head, glared at Xiao Fang, and shouted:

"Xiao Fang, just kill me! I'd rather die than submit to you!"

"kill you?"

Xiao Fang sneered, a hint of disdain in his eyes:
"Killing you would be too lenient. I want you to be my slave and serve me for life!"

Upon hearing the translation, Ushas was immediately shocked and enraged. She understood that Xiao Fang intended to use her to humiliate her aunt, Empress Pinu.

What a disgrace it would be for a princess of the Yuezhi to become a concubine of the prime minister of the Han Dynasty!

Once this news gets out, what a heavy blow it will be to the morale of the Yuezhi Empire.

This move is absolutely ruthless!

Usaas gritted her teeth and cursed, "Xiao Fang, you are utterly shameless! I will never submit to you, never..."

"You've got a tough tongue."

Xiao Fang sneered disdainfully, his eyes filled with mockery:
"Drag her away first, starve her for a few days! I want to see how long you can hold out."

Usa was stunned. She never expected that the Prime Minister of Han would be so cruel as to force her to submit by starving her!

After the initial shock, Usaas still scoffed:
"Xiao Fang, do you think I'll give in if you let me go hungry?"

You're dreaming!
You probably think that as a Yuezhi princess, I've always lived a life of luxury and have never experienced hunger.

"Today I'll show you what it means to be unyielding to the death!"

She cried out hysterically.

"Hmph, then let me show you what it's like to go hungry."

Xiao Fang flicked his sleeve and said, his tone filled with unquestionable authority.

Upon receiving the order, the soldiers on either side immediately stepped forward and dragged Ushas away. Ushas struggled, yet arrogantly proclaimed:
"Xiao Fang, I will never yield to you, don't even dream about it—"

The sound gradually faded away, but it was still full of stubbornness and indomitable spirit.

Xiao Fang watched Usaas being dragged away, a cold smile appearing on his lips, then waved his hand and said:
"Send the order to have the soldiers continue attacking Blue Moon!"

We must take this city in one fell swoop!

"Yes, sir!" the generals answered in unison, their voices echoing through the sky.

The order was given without hesitation, and the Han army launched another fierce attack on Blue Moon City.

At this time, the main force of the Yuezhi had been annihilated, and Empress Pinu had less than 20,000 troops available to her.

This force was far from sufficient to hold the outer fortifications. Faced with the powerful offensive of the Han army, Empress Pi Nu had no choice but to abandon the outer camps and withdraw all her troops to Blue Moon City, attempting to make a final stand by relying on the city's fortifications.

Thus, the Han army easily broke through the outer defense line.

Once the outer defenses were breached, the Han army surrounded Blue Moon City like a tidal wave, cutting off all communication between the city and the outside world. (End of Chapter)