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Chapter 73 Baili Xuanzhong
Three days later.

Ouyang Jinying, wearing golden armor and riding a tall horse, led an army of 200,000 and left the imperial capital in a mighty manner, heading straight for the northern border.

Also accompanying her was her trusted bodyguard, mid-stage Martial Honor Realm expert, and Palace Director Wei Yang.

The Empress Ouyang Jinying's personal expedition caused a great uproar in the court and the country.

Some old ministers discussed the matter privately, and all felt that the empress's move was too risky.

After all, the northern border is a bitterly cold place, with swords and sabers everywhere. A woman, no matter how talented and ambitious she is, can hardly withstand the cruel reality of the battlefield.

"Hey, Your Majesty, why are you doing this? You have to go to the Northern Frontier where people are eaten without leaving any bones, instead of staying in the Imperial Capital."

"Who says he isn't? In my opinion, Qin Wujie is a reckless man. If Your Majesty goes there, there's no telling what kind of trouble will happen!"

"Hush, keep your voice down. If this gets to His Majesty's ears, you and I will be in big trouble."

However, Ouyang Jinying had made up her mind and had long since disregarded life and death.

To her, the country and people of Dachuan are far more important than her personal safety.

"Wei Yang, do you think I did something wrong?"

Ouyang Jinying was riding on a horse, looking at the long road ahead, and suddenly asked.

"Your Majesty, don't worry too much. Everything you do is for the people of Dachuan!"

Wei Yang replied respectfully: "I believe that as long as Your Majesty cares about the world, you will be able to overcome all difficulties!"

As the 200,000-strong army marched north, the towns and villages along the way were on high alert. The people were in a panic, fearing that the war would spread to their homes.

Seeing this scene, Ouyang Jinying became even more determined to quell the rebellion.

"Pass the order down, speed up the march, and try to reach Zhenwei County as soon as possible!" Ouyang Jinying ordered.

"According to the order!"

After a while, the army quickened its marching speed again and marched towards the heart of northern border in a mighty manner.

……

Zhenwei County is the gateway to the northern border and has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times.

One day later, a massive army was seen thirty miles away from Zhenwei County. It stretched as far as the eye could see. It was the 200,000-strong army led by Ouyang Jinying.

However, at this moment, the gates of Zhenwei County were wide open, and there was no one inside. Only the cold wind whistled past, blowing up the fallen leaves on the ground, making the place even more desolate.

"Report!"

The spy knelt on one knee, with a hint of panic in his tone, "Your Majesty, Zhenwei County is an empty city, Qin Wujie... ran away!"

Ouyang Jinying sat upright on his horse, his golden armor shining brightly in the sun, looking heroic.

When she heard the spy's report, her eyebrows slightly frowned and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

Wei Yang rode his horse to Ouyang Jinying's side and asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, this Qin Wujie is so cunning that he voluntarily gave up Zhenwei County. Could it be that he fled because he was afraid of the crime?"

"Humph, Qin Wujie has been a soldier for half his life, how could he be a cowardly person?"

Ouyang Jinying snorted coldly, a hint of coldness flashed in her beautiful eyes, "Could it be that he is deliberately showing weakness to lure me deeper?"

"Then what should we do?" Wei Yang was shocked and asked quickly.

"Pass the order, all troops go into the city to rest and closely monitor the surrounding areas. Report any disturbance immediately. At the same time, send out all scouts..."

"According to the order!"

A moment later, on the city wall of Zhenwei County, a cold wind was blowing. Ouyang Jinying's eyes swept across the empty streets. The city was dead silent, like a ghost town.

After a long time, seeing that there was really no ambush, she signaled Wei Yang to bring a map of Dachuan.

The map slowly unfolded in front of Ouyang Jinying, with mountains, rivers, cities and passes clearly marked on it.

"Your Majesty, this old villain Qin Wujie is so cunning that he actually gave up Zhenwei County. There must be something fishy going on." Wei Yang said worriedly. Although he was loyal to the empress, he was old after all and had experienced too many ups and downs, so it was inevitable that he would worry too much.

Ouyang Jinying's beautiful eyes swept over every mountain, river and stream on the map. After a while, she said, "Qin Wujie is an experienced soldier and well versed in the art of war. Since he chose to give up Zhenwei County, it means he has a bigger plan."

Her slender fingers followed the mark on the map, heading north...

"Three roads..."

Ouyang Jinying murmured to herself, with a sharp light flashing in her eyes, "Which path will Qin Wujie take?"

At this time, a messenger came in hurriedly, "Your Majesty, the spies reported that they found the traces of the Dingbei Army fifty miles away, and they are moving to the northwest!" "Northwest?"

Ouyang Jinying stood up suddenly and looked at the map, which was the direction leading to Tianhuang City. "Oh no, Qin Wujie's target is Tianhuang City!"

Behind Tianhuang City is the most important grain and grass storage area of ​​the Dachuan Dynasty. Once Tianhuang City is lost, the consequences will be unimaginable!
"Damn it, this old fox, it turns out that this is what he was thinking. Then my backup plan won't work."

Ouyang Jinying's pretty face was filled with anger as she shouted angrily, "Pass the order down, the entire army will set out overnight and must reach Tianhuang City before Qin Wujie breaks into the city."

"According to the order!"

Empress Ouyang Jinying's inference was correct. Qin Wujie had indeed set his sights on Tianhuang City. He was well aware of the importance of food and fodder to war.

Instead of passively defending, it is better to take the initiative and attack when the enemy is unprepared.

In the previous battle in Zhenwei County, 30,000 Dingbei troops had been killed, and now there are only 270,000 soldiers left.

Therefore, Qin Wujie took a risky move and gave up Zhenwei County, leading the remaining 270,000 Dingbei troops straight to Tianhuang City.

The 270,000 Dingbei troops marched quickly all the way. Although they were exhausted, their morale was still high.

……

Inside the central military tent, Qin Wujie, wearing armor and with a stern expression, was studying the topographic map of Tianhuang City with his head down.

They bypassed one of the cities during the day and headed straight for Tianhuang City, hoping to win a quick victory and gain the upper hand as quickly as possible.

Next to the tent, a young general in silver armor clasped his fists and asked, "My Lord, I am willing to lead 50,000 elite soldiers as the vanguard. Within three days, we will capture Tianhuang City!"

This man is called Baili Xuanzhong. He has sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and is very heroic. He became famous at a young age and is the most valiant and skilled general under Qin Wujie.

There was a gleam of confidence in Baili Xuanzhong's eyes, as if Tianhuang City was already under his feet.

"Xuan Zhong, I am very pleased that you have such ambition."

Qin Wujie pondered for a moment, with a hint of worry in his tone, "But Tianhuang City is easy to defend but difficult to attack. The city walls are high and thick, and there are sufficient food and grass. We must not underestimate the enemy."

"Don't worry, my Lord!"

Baili Xuanzhong smiled confidently and patted his chest, "I am willing to issue a military order. If you fail to capture Tianhuang City within three days, you will be beheaded!"

A hint of admiration flashed in Qin Wujie's eyes. This Baili Xuanzhong was indeed a man of great skill, courage and drive.

He pondered for a moment, and finally nodded and agreed: "Okay, I will give you 50,000 elite soldiers within three days. I hope you will not let me down."

"The last general takes command!"

Baili Xuanzhong's eyes flashed with brilliance, then he turned around and strode out of the tent, ready to mobilize his troops and attack the city!

……

That night, a crescent moon hung high in the night sky, and the silver moonlight sprinkled on the earth, as if covering the earth with a layer of gauze.

Outside Tianhuang City, Baili Xuanzhong led 50,000 vanguard troops and quietly approached the city wall under the cover of night.

They were all agile and quick in their movements, without making any sound, and they moved through the night like ghosts.

"kill……"

Following Baili Xuanzhong's order, 50,000 soldiers rushed down the mountain like tigers and launched a fierce attack on Tianhuang City.

The deafening shouts of killing resounded through the night sky, waking up the sleeping residents in the city and breaking the peaceful night of Tianhuang City.

On the city wall, the defenders were caught off guard and immediately fell into chaos.

"Enemy attack, enemy attack!"

"Quick, sound the alarm!"

In the panic, the shrill sound of alarm bells resounded through the sky and spread throughout Tianhuang City.

Su Yue, wearing armor, hurriedly climbed up the East City Tower, only to see a dark mass of soldiers from the Dingbei Army below the city, who were frantically attacking the city.

"Pass the order down, defend the city to the death, anyone who retreats will be killed without mercy!"

Su Yue roared, drew the sword from his waist, led a group of trusted soldiers, and personally went into battle to kill the enemy.

For a moment, the sounds of shouting, screaming, and weapons clashing intertwined into one, resounding throughout the night sky.

(End of this chapter)