After listening to the advice, I rebelled and became an emperor of all ages

Outside Yandang City, the fierce battle was still going on. At this moment, Chagan Wuli stood on the city wall, overlooking the battlefield in the distance, his eyes full of cold and fierce light.

The wind blew up the dust, and the drums of war sounded as if accompanying this life-and-death struggle. Although the offensive of the rebels was as turbulent as the tide, his heart became more and more determined.

After a period of careful consideration, Chagan Wuli finally realized that what he needed to do now was to hold the city firmly. As long as he could keep his footing and deal with it patiently, he could drag down Lin Zhongyun and his rebel army.

At this time, the disadvantages of the rebel army's massive momentum became apparent.

For an army of hundreds of thousands, even if everyone lived frugally and only had two meals a day, the amount of food and fodder consumed every day would be huge.

This time the military advisors penetrated deep into Yangzhou and set the city on fire, causing chaos and the rebel army no longer had any food or fodder support.

No matter how much food and fodder the rebels had prepared, they would not be able to hold out for long.

"Now, as long as I don't act rashly and don't leave the city on my own initiative, no matter how fierce the offensive of the rebels is, we Northern Barbarians will have the upper hand." Chagan Uli curled his lips into a sneer, feeling secretly proud in his heart.

At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind, which was to leave the rebels to their death.

As for the so-called conquest of the Central Plains and annihilation of the rebel army, he had long forgotten these former ambitions.

Because he understands that only by overcoming the current difficulties can he have visions for the future.

For him, and even for the entire Northern Barbarians, the most important thing is to preserve their strength as much as possible in this battle with the rebels so as to recuperate in the future.

In fact, as early as when he retreated from Hanzhou to the northern border, he had already realized that it was wishful thinking to go south and occupy the Central Plains in this life.

What he is doing now is just a huge gamble for the future of Beiman.

Looking around, although the rebel army's formation outside the city was neat, the soldiers' fatigue and anxiety were already evident in the constant offensive.

Chagan Wuli narrowed his eyes slightly. From the demeanor of these soldiers, it can be seen that their mental state is no longer as high-spirited as when they first arrived. The morale of the rebels is gradually depleting. It is obvious that even Lin Zhongyun has begun to save money at this moment to hold on for a longer time.

"This is much earlier than I expected." Chagan Wuli thought to himself, and the sneer on his face became deeper. As food and grass gradually became scarce, the morale of the rebels would inevitably fall, the people would be in panic, and eventually they would destroy themselves.

It can be said that time is their greatest friend now.

"Pass the order down, guard the city gates strictly and do not go out to fight easily." He turned and ordered the officers beside him, his voice as cold as an ice-cold blade, "We must let them know that the Northern Barbarians are by no means weak lambs. Anyone who dares to act rashly will be betraying the entire tribe!"

"Yes, Commander!" The officer responded respectfully. At this moment, he was also excited because he finally saw hope in this war that seemed to have no end.

This pulled him back from his extreme despair, and at this moment he truly experienced what death and loneliness meant.

Chagan Wuli looked outside the city again. The rebel camp looked even more miserable. The soldiers looked exhausted under the scorching sun, and they seemed to have no strength to shout.

"It seems that it is absolutely impossible for them to break through Yandang City!" He muttered to himself, his eyes becoming more determined.

The food supply line has been cut off, and the situation outside the city is becoming increasingly unfavorable. As long as he can be patient and wait for the opportunity, he can firmly grasp the initiative of this war in his own hands.

Originally, he was a little worried that the rebels would suddenly launch a fierce attack and then beat him to death with a random punch, but now it seems that he was worrying too much.

"Strengthen patrols and ensure the safety of the city walls." Chagan Wuli continued to issue orders, thinking about the next changes in the situation. He knew that patience was the key to victory, and he was the calmest chess player in this war.

"If we can hold out for the next few days, the rebels' food supplies will run out, and that will be a good opportunity for us to counterattack." He secretly planned in his mind, preparing to deal a fatal blow to the rebels at the right time.

At this moment, the scout who went out of the city to investigate also returned, his face full of fatigue and tension, but there was a glimmer of excitement in his eyes.

"Great Khan, as Your Majesty expected, the rebel army is running low on food and grass and is preparing to withdraw." The scout said respectfully, with a hint of relief in his tone.

For the Northern Barbarians, this was good news that they had not heard for a long time.

The rebel army, which had been at the gates of the city with great force, ended up withdrawing, which made their tense nerves begin to relax a little.

Chagan Wuli's heart was shocked, and then he sneered, secretly proud of himself: "It's just as I expected."

He knew that the Rebel retreat meant that their plans were working as he had hoped.

"But Lin Zhongyun is not brave enough and is being swayed by the people."

He sneered in his heart, but in fact he understood why Lin Zhongyun could make such a decision. After all, Lin Zhongyun rose from obscurity, and when facing Daqian's suppression of bandits, his greatest weapon was the people's hearts.

However, as the saying goes, success is determined by circumstances and failure is also determined by circumstances.

Precisely because Lin Zhongyun’s prestige was very high now, he had to succumb to the influence of public opinion and send troops to return to defend.

Because good news doesn't travel far, but bad news travels far and wide.

Once Lin Zhongyun chose to ignore the people of Yangzhou and insisted on suppressing the bandits, it would inevitably cause dissatisfaction among many people and would be a great blow to his prestige.

However, if it were him, he would never return to defend, but choose to burn his boats and fight to the death, hoping to gain absolute initiative in this war.

As soon as the scout finished speaking, the eyes of the generals suddenly lit up, and the flame of hope ignited in their hearts. This news was undoubtedly a perfect opportunity for a counterattack, and everyone began to ask for battle, eager to take the initiative to attack and save the defeat.

“This is such a great opportunity!”

Someone stood up excitedly and said excitedly: "Khan, the rebel army is now at its most vulnerable moment. We can take this opportunity to counterattack and save the situation!"

"Yes, Khan. If we miss this opportunity, we may never have it again!" Another general also echoed eagerly, his face full of anticipation.

"Yes, we Northern Barbarians can take this opportunity to save our reputation." Some generals were so excited that they patted their chests and asked for a fight, "Great Khan, please allow us to fight!"

……

For a moment, everyone was talking one after another, the atmosphere became more and more heated.

Chagan Wuli first appeased a few people who were asking for a fight, and then someone else immediately asked for a fight. Looking at the people who were eager to fight, Chagan Wuli nodded with satisfaction, but he did not agree to their request to fight.

His heart remained consistent, and he kept the words of the middle-aged Confucian scholar in mind.

He knew clearly that the current victory did not mean eternal victory, and a rash attack would only put the Northern Barbarians in a more dangerous situation. The best decision was to hold the city firmly.

"Everyone, calm down." Chagan Wuli said in a deep voice, his eyes were like torches, revealing determination and calmness. He knew that the retreat of the rebels meant that their plan was going as he wished.

We just need to wait and see. The rebels are running low on food and grass, and they will inevitably fall into deeper trouble in the coming days. We just need to wait and wear them down, there is no need to take such a big risk. "

These words cooled the enthusiasm of the generals a little, but some of them were still unwilling to give in and continued to argue: "Khan, are we just going to sit there and wait for death? We should take the initiative and strike while the iron is hot!"

"I understand your feelings, but what we need now is not risk-taking, but patience."

He pointed to the grassland behind the big tent and said firmly: "Now our grassland is behind us. The northern barbarians can't withstand any storms or losses."

"Compared to saving face, preserving our current strength as much as possible is the most important thing."

"Well, since the Khan has decided so, we will act according to your arrangements." A general finally sighed. Although he was still unwilling in his heart, he also knew that Chagan Uli's judgment was not unreasonable.

"Continue to strengthen the city's defenses and closely monitor the movements of the rebels." Chagan Uli gave the order, secretly thinking about how to fight this battle to the end.

He knew that the fruits of victory were just around the corner, and as long as he endured for a moment longer, he would be able to completely defeat the rebel army.

……

At the same time, Li Zhongwu outside Luoye City also received a letter from Lin Zhongyun. The letter did not give a direct answer, but let Li Zhongwu make his own choice, which made him even more unsure.

"Your Highness has sent a letter."

Li Zhongwu summoned all the generals in the big tent and said calmly. His voice was full of unquestionable majesty, "Your Highness has sent people back to Yangzhou to help, and has also transported some food and grass to Yangzhou to help the victims. You can rest assured."

The atmosphere in the tent suddenly became tense. The soldiers looked at each other, thinking about their own things.

Seeing this, Li Zhongwu understood in his heart that this statement obviously would not put his men's worries at ease, but he could understand it.

After all, a large number of his subordinates were born in Yangzhou, their roots were in that land, and what they cared about were their parents, wives and children there.

The reason why they had expressed so much dissatisfaction before was because they were too concerned.

"Your Highness's move is undoubtedly to appease the people, even if it will disperse the troops and give up this great opportunity to attack the Northern Barbarians."

He looked around at everyone, and his tone became more resolute, "Your Highness understands everyone's pain, so he did not force everyone directly, but gave everyone the opportunity to choose."

"Now everyone raise your hands to vote. Do you want to withdraw your troops immediately or continue the assault and take Luoye City in one fell swoop?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the noisy tent suddenly became silent, and the atmosphere became solemn.

Everyone looked heavy-hearted and lowered their heads, thinking.

At this moment, they wanted to return to Yangzhou immediately to meet their wives and children and see if they were safe, but they felt that if they retreated now, they would be ashamed to face Lin Zhongyun's kindness to them over the past few days.

Back in Yangzhou, if Lin Zhongyun had not been magnanimous and pardoned all the soldiers involved, they would have been killed by the sword by now. How could they have survived until now?
"We must not forget that His Highness gave us a second chance when we needed it most." An elderly general spoke slowly, his voice low but firm.

A complex emotion flashed in his eyes. "Back in Yangzhou, if it wasn't for Lin Zhongyun's magnanimity and pardoning all the soldiers involved, I'm afraid we would have already become the dead souls under the knife. How could we have persisted until now?"

These words made everyone fall into deep thought, and they were all grateful to Lin Zhongyun for his tolerance and righteousness. However, the desire to return surged like a tide, and many people showed hesitation.

For a moment, they were also in a dilemma.

The choice before them is like a fork in the road. On the left is the warmth and affection of returning home, and on the right is the loyalty and responsibility to King Wu. Everyone is struggling fiercely in their hearts.

"I support your decision!" A young general raised his hand first, his eyes firm, "We must not forget our hometown. The safety of the people is our real responsibility!"

"Me too!" Others responded one after another, their emotions were high, and their hearts were moved more and more. Some people began to shout excitedly: "In order to repay the kindness of His Majesty the King of Wu, we are willing to sacrifice our lives and take over Luoye City!"

"Long live King Wu!" As the shouts rang out, the atmosphere in the tent was instantly ignited. All the soldiers shouted in unison, their voices shaking the sky, as if they wanted to turn all their resentment and anxiety into strength and gather them into a powerful determination.

Li Zhongwu was deeply moved when he saw this scene.

He knew that Lin Zhongyun's decision was not only based on consideration for the people's hearts, but also out of trust and support for them.

"Since everyone has made their choice, we will not hesitate any longer!" Li Zhongwu's voice was filled with excitement. "We will use this as motivation and vow to capture Luoye City and defend our hometown. Only in this way can we live up to His Highness and our wives and children behind us!"

"Yes!" All the soldiers responded in unison, their fighting spirit ignited in their hearts, and their eyes flashed with determination. They knew in their hearts that this was not just a battle, but also a reward for Lin Zhongyun and a responsibility to their hometown.

"Prepare to attack!" Li Zhongwu gave the order with confidence. He knew that the morale of the rebels was high, and the power of unity would be their greatest weapon.

Driven by this enthusiasm, the soldiers quickly began to prepare.

Everyone's face was filled with firm determination, and they silently vowed in their hearts to fight for their hometown and His Majesty the King of Wu.

"We must let the enemies in Luoye City feel our strength!" Li Zhongwu said to himself, and then led the team towards the goal.

……

Wait till afternoon.
Li Zhongwu, who was ready to go, organized another attack.

However, this time it was not like the previous tentative attack, but a full-scale attack against Xian Yu Anrong and his men... (End of this chapter)