The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1812 The Battle of Youzhou, the Northern Overlord!
Thick, dark clouds swept across the vast northern land.

The black dragon flag fluttered in the air, making a crackling sound.

Dressed in a scholar's robe and a military robe, Zhang Cheng walked forward while deep in thought.
However, at that moment, a large amount of light began to appear in the battle, rapidly converging on Youzhou.

Looking at the banner above, Zhang Cheng suddenly revealed a ferocious smile.

Because he was right, the Jurchens intended to fight him to the death in Youzhou, or even defeat him!
"Hahahaha!"

Covering his face and laughing, Zhang Cheng hadn't expected that Wang Yin's actions would actually accelerate the Jin people's advance.

He originally thought that he would have to gradually erode the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun before the Jurchens would be provoked into turning against him and fighting to the death.

But now it seems that the Jurchens were completely unwilling to part with the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun.
"Pillar of State, what are you laughing at?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Song Jiang, who was standing next to him, became curious.

As Song Jiang spoke, many people cast surprised glances at him.

"The Jurchens intend to fight us to the death in Youzhou. How could I not be happy?"

A smile played on Zhang Cheng's lips as he raised his hands and declared, "After the Battle of Youzhou, a true overlord of the north will emerge!"

Everyone was taken aback upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words.
After all, they hadn't received any messages from the messengers yet. How did the Pillar of State know that the Jurchens planned to fight to the death in Youzhou?

Could it be that the Pillar of State also possessed his own intelligence among the Jurchens?

Just as everyone was wondering, Qiao Daoqing looked up at the sky and said, "The destiny lies in the north, Pillar of State. After this battle, the Purple Star will shine even brighter."

With twitching lips, everyone looked at Qiao Daoqing and felt awkward, because this "charlatan" really knew how to add drama.

However, when they looked at Zhang Cheng, the generals smiled, because once they took over the north, what was the future to say?
"Report, Pillar of State, a large number of Jurchen cavalry have appeared in Youzhou and have begun to assemble!"

Rushing in, the messenger immediately shouted.

Upon hearing the messenger's words, everyone present was taken aback.

Keep in mind, this place is still over two hundred li away from Youzhou.
Zhang Cheng: Am I afraid of the Jurchens? I'm afraid of Li Mu!
Li Mu: You guys can still get killed even when it's three against one? Do you even know how to play?
Lu Yan, Yang Duanhe, Wang Jian:
Three days later, less than fifty li from Youzhou,

Inside the marching tent,
Cai Jing was sweating profusely as he looked around at his soldiers.

Having frequented the palace for many years, he had certainly seen the Imperial Guards of the Palace Guards, but compared to them, the soldiers of the Dingnan Army seemed even more ruthless.
"Please, Right Chancellor!"

Standing at the door to greet Cai Jing, Jiao Ting couldn't help but break into a simple, honest smile.

Nodding, Cai Jing followed Jiao Ting into the military tent.
But when Cai Jing saw the two rows of people sitting there, he couldn't help but gasp. Many of them were people who had been discovered by the Dingnan Army when they were still unknown. If they were to surrender to the imperial court, how could they not take over the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun?
Just as Cai Jing looked up, he met Zhang Cheng's deep eyes.
Looking into his almost black pupils, Zhang Cheng said to Cai Jing, "Right Prime Minister, I've heard so much about you!"

"Greetings, Right Chancellor!"

As soon as Zhang Cheng finished speaking, the generals in the tent all shouted loudly.
Upon hearing this deafening sound, Cai Jing broke out in a cold sweat, for the murderous intent was truly terrifying, as if he were facing a pack of ferocious tigers!

"You're too kind, Pillar of State. I've come to deliver an imperial decree."

Just as Cai Jing finished speaking, Zhang Cheng said with a look of disdain, "Does the court want to use the name of the Prince of Yan to put me to death?"

"No, no, no, you're overthinking it, Pillar of State!"

Seeing that Zhang Cheng could see through the court's intentions at a glance, Cai Jing quickly began to explain.

Looking at Cai Jing in front of him, Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "Actually, I'm related to the Right Chancellor!"

"what?"

Staring at Zhang Cheng in shock, Cai Jing suddenly froze on the spot.
"My wife is Li Qingzhao. The Right Chancellor may not know this, may he?"

Zhang Cheng raised an eyebrow, smiling broadly at Cai Jing.

"What? Qingzhao?"

Staring at Zhang Cheng in astonishment, Cai Jing was speechless.
When Li Qingzhao disappeared, Cai Jing mobilized all the resources of Kaifeng Prefecture to search for her, but to no avail. Who would have thought that Li Qingzhao would become the wife of the Prince of Dingnan in the blink of an eye!

Thinking of this, Cai Jing gritted his teeth and muttered to himself, "You, Li Gefei, you've really hidden yourself well!"

Before leaving, he went to see Li Gefei, but Li Gefei didn't reveal any information to him.

"I'm sure my brother-in-law knows that there's no going back now!"

With his hands outstretched, Zhang Cheng made Cai Jing look at everyone present and said, "After I take Yanyun, if I don't head north, do you think my brothers will let me go?"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Cai Jing broke out in a cold sweat and looked at the military officers on either side.
Zhang Cheng's words made it very clear: he would have no choice but to attack the imperial court in the future.
After all, as the Prince of Yan, if Zhang Cheng only wanted to remain in a remote corner, his men would never agree to it.

He has both power and military strength, so why only become the Prince of Yan? Wouldn't it be better to be the emperor?

"Brother is right. Once we take the north, we'll march south and seize the Song dynasty's territory. We'll also give Brother an extra layer of clothing in this cold weather!"

With a boorish look on his face, Jiao Ting shouted.

Upon hearing Jiao Ting's words, everyone echoed his sentiments.

Seeing the excited crowd, Cai Jing couldn't help but ask, "May I ask, Pillar of State, how do you expect me to cooperate?"

"Brother-in-law, you're too kind. We're family, right?"

With a broad smile, Zhang Cheng looked at Cai Jing with a warm expression, as if Cai Jing was not the one who suppressed the rise of the Dingnan Army back then!
"right"

Looking at Zhang Cheng's unquestionable expression, what could Cai Jing say? If the court knew that he was Zhang Cheng's cousin-in-law, would he still have a chance to live?
This time, they were all thrown out as "pawns." If Zhao Ji knew about his relationship with Zhang Cheng, he would be sent to the market when he got back!

Don't underestimate the coldness of the Song Dynasty. The fact that they could produce a weed like Wanyan Gou proves a lot!
One day later, at the gates of Youzhou City,
The two armies are gradually coming to a standoff.
As the black dragon flag fluttered in the air, the soldiers gradually became more excited.

This was the most important battle for the Dingnan Army in its conquest of the land.
Standing at the rear, Cai Jing looked at the military formations of both sides and couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.

How could the imperial court possibly win against the Dingnan Army and the Jurchens?
Spurring his horse forward, the envoy roared, "Jin people, get out of Youzhou, or we will slaughter you all right here!"

In response to the words of the Dingnan army envoy, the Jurchen soldiers who rushed forward roared, "The Song court has already agreed that whoever conquers it first will own it. Do you intend to defy the court?"

"To hell with the imperial court! We are the Dingnan Army! If you're not happy, let's fight!"

The envoy roared at the Jurchen figures before him, his mouth spewing profanities.

Seeing this scene, Nianhan and the others' eyes turned red, and they immediately said, "Father Khan, what are we waiting for? Let's start the war!"

"Start the war!"

Raising his arm, Wanyan Aguda knew that the Dingnan army was determined to fight, so he said no more.
Just as the Jurchens began to mobilize their troops, Zhang Cheng raised his arm and said, "Go and tell them whose Yan and Yun are these, whose world is this!"

"Hoohoho!"

The majestic war drums resounded, and as the bugles sounded, generals emerged one by one.
Looking excitedly ahead, Song Jiang shouted to his Liangshan brothers behind him, "Brothers, today is the day to make our mark!"

"For the sake of the Prince of Yan!"

Drawing his broadsword, Dong Tianbao roared.
Because his promise to Zhang Junbao will finally be fulfilled!

"The Purple Star shines brightly; destiny is here!"

Looking at Sun An beside him, Qiao Daoqing became excited.
Looking at Qiao Daoqing, Sun An smiled, holding the two iron swords in his hands, his eyes filled with coldness.

"kill!"

With a swing of his arm, Eight Hundred Krieg charged forward like a spear.
Following closely behind were tens of thousands of iron cavalry; even the left and right flanks were mobilized.
Seeing the Dingnan army pouring out in full force, Wanyan Aguda stood there dumbfounded. What the hell was this? Why were they attacking so close right from the start? Dude, don't you want your banner anymore?

But just as Wanyan Aguda saw the banner pressing forward, he was completely dumbfounded, because was this going to lead to war?

Weiming Chage: I told you he couldn't fight, but none of you believed me!

Zhang Cheng: Why are you talking so incoherently!
(End of this chapter)