As an official, what's wrong with raising a few monsters?

Chapter 356 War Erupts
"Thank you, General. This humble monk will now take his leave."

A simple meeting led to the establishment of a covenant.

After receiving Tian Hong's letter, Bu Gong didn't say much and got up to resign.

"Is the master leaving already?"

Tian Hong kept asking, "I can send someone to deliver the alliance letter to the south, why don't you stay and work with me to plan something big?"

He desperately needs the help of these cultivators with supernatural powers and magic.

Unfairly, he shook his head and said with a smile, "General Tian, ​​the time is not yet right."

"General, do not worry, a benefactor will come to your aid."

After saying that, he waved and left.

This strange monk strolled leisurely, but each step covered several meters, and he disappeared from sight in the blink of an eye.

Tian Hong stood still, holding Du Yun'an's token in his hand. He narrowed his eyes, all his previous expressions disappearing.

He didn't actually have much respect or trust for that person. All his actions were solely for one purpose: to maximize his own strength and find a way to win this war.

Although Mingchen believed that the schemes and tricks were endless and impossible to guard against.

However, he now feels that the injustice is most likely unrelated to Mingchen, who is a friend, not an enemy.

Translate the meaning of what he said earlier.

That means the monk is on Bei Lie's side, and has built up influence in the south, intending to help Bei Lie.

The new Daqi is now a motley crew, utterly incapable of accomplishing anything. Their leader, Du Yun'an, is a good-for-nothing who only knows how to enjoy wealth and luxury.

The reason why they would harm their own interests by directly sending troops to aid Beilie must also be due to unfair temptations and guidance.

If the two sides unite, and neither side can control or kill the high-ranking officials of Daqi, then Bei Lie can take control of the overall situation.

The southern border, both openly and covertly, can be attributed to the leadership of the Northern Fierce Army.

Although they are still a disorganized group with limited strength, they don't necessarily have to defeat Qian Yuan.

As long as Tian Hong has more and more cards in his hand, and his formation becomes bigger and bigger, causing trouble in the rear and making Qian Yuan sweat with anxiety, he will have achieved his goal of restraining the opponent.

The injustice seems to be somewhat concealed, and they are reluctant to talk about their true stance and background.

However, Tian Hong didn't care.

This is the best outcome; his purpose in staying here is to muddy the waters in eastern Qian Yuan.

It cannot be ruled out that Mingchen was indeed playing a grand scheme, sending someone to set a trap.

If that's the case, Tian Hong will accept it.

For now, he hasn't suffered any losses, and if anything else happens later, he can make adjustments as needed.

……

The next few days seemed to enter a period of calm and stalemate.

This was somewhat unexpected for Mingchen.

After all, he only had eight thousand men, while Tian Hong on the other side had more troops. Tian Hong was clearly not someone who would be intimidated by him.

Mingchen expected that the other side might send troops to test the waters, but to his surprise, the other side remained quiet for several days.

Delaying this process will be detrimental to Tian Hong.

"It's raining."

Winter has passed and spring has arrived; the weather is gradually warming up.

Mingchen stood on the city wall, quietly watching the gloomy sky and the continuous rain.

Spring rain is light; the fine raindrops are barely visible and fall silently.

If Tian Hong doesn't send troops, Ming Chen won't either.

The attacking side will suffer greater casualties and losses.

His purpose in coming here was simply to block Tian Hong and keep him pinned to this spot.

"It seems war is about to break out in the north..."

The war has begun in earnest.

Spring arrives, and the ice and snow melt.

The Northern Lie have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and the main battlefield in the Northern Territory is about to begin.

This is no longer a small-scale test; it's the start of a real all-in chip war.

The meat grinder of the battlefield will entangle the fates of countless people.

With Sister Dai's abilities and Long Lian protecting her, Mingchen felt at ease.

The Qian Yuan army marched south in large numbers, and war was not far off in the south.

This year has been turbulent, with frequent wars and conflicts around the world, and it is uncertain where the future will lead.

"Young master, this rain is likely to last for several days!"

The little bird perched on Mingchen's shoulder, and an invisible magical power rippled outwards.

The continuous drizzle failed to dampen Mingchen in the slightest.

She shook her feathers and looked at the overcast sky above, seemingly somewhat disgusted.

She certainly didn't like this damp weather.

"It'll rain for several days?"

Mingchen raised an eyebrow: "You can even see that?"

In terms of techniques for predicting and altering the weather, Long Lian is actually more skilled.

Fuyao prefers brutal fighting and rarely uses unorthodox techniques like celestial observation.

"That's~"

The little bird raised its head, looking proud: "Young master, don't underestimate me!"

"Yes yes yes~"

"Our Fuyao is the most amazing!"

Mingchen went along with her, scratching his head and saying with a smile.

The little bird puffed out its chest, looking smug: "Hmph~"

Inside the city, a solemn military formation stood, but a man and a bird stood on the city wall, enjoying the tranquil and peaceful moment of appreciating the rain.

"General Tian, ​​you didn't give me face back then. Now I'm going to give you a difficult problem to solve..."

Amidst the continuous drizzle, Mingchen looked up towards Chengjin City, where Tian Hong had stationed his troops to the east, squinted slightly, and murmured softly.

When he was in Yueyang City, it was the cultivators from Beilie who first harassed him using strange methods.

Mingchen has never been one to just take a beating.

A shimmering piece of soft jade flashed past in his palm.

He stood in the rain, murmuring softly, "Your Highness, enemies are invading your land. Could you grant me the right to speak?"

In the chapters of the Immortal Jade Record, the page about the sickly crown prince flickers with shadowy light.

An invisible force is bestowed upon you.

Mingchen lowered his eyes, and his whole demeanor seemed to have changed, becoming somewhat gloomy.

His eyes were lowered, his face was pale, and he was filled with pity and sorrow.

He flicked his sleeve lightly, as if injecting something into the dark clouds and rain.

"Boom boom boom!"

A thunderclap resounded in the sky.

The fine, drizzling rain that had fallen silently seemed to have grown heavier.

……

"kill!!!"

"Soldiers, behind us lies the light of countless homes in Qian Yuan! We cannot retreat!"

“If we retreat, our wives, children, parents… will all become slaves of the Northern Lie!”

As Mingchen had predicted, the fierce war in the North had already begun.

As winter turned to spring, the Northern Lie sent an additional 100,000 troops south to officially launch a large-scale war.

Now the roles are reversed, and it's time for the Northern Lie to send a large army south to attack the city.

Relying on his 18,000 men and the strategic importance of the two passes, Ling Yu managed to keep the enemy firmly at bay outside the pass.

Standing before the city wall, she personally waved the flag in her hand and shouted to the soldiers.

Arrows rained down, and one after another, Northern Lie soldiers fell on the path of the siege. "Kill!!!"

The Qian Yuan soldiers, their morale soaring, raised their weapons high and shouted along with Ling Yu.

Even if the enemy outnumbered them tenfold, they could still keep them out by relying on the defensive passes and Ling Yu's leadership.

As the generals looked at the sharp and valiant female general, they were filled with excitement and encouragement, but at the same time, they also felt a chill inexplicably.

The female general's eyes were bloodshot, and her killing intent was chilling.

Since the Northern Lie launched their attack, she had led her troops in surprise attacks and had defended the city walls...

He was highly skilled in martial arts and killed people without hesitation.

Like a god of war on the battlefield, every move, every moment, seemed to take a life, exuding a strong murderous aura.

The number of enemy soldiers who died at her hands is beyond counting.

Rumors circulated in the army that General Ling and Bei Lie had an irreconcilable feud.

Since Lord Ming left, this general has never smiled again; his eyes are now only on the enemy.

Like a wild horse that has broken free of its reins, no longer restrained.

Its murderous aura was overwhelming, and no one could withstand it.

……

"No, General!"

"Libu Pass is heavily defended. We've lost over three thousand men, and we still haven't achieved anything!"

Inside the main tent of the army, the blood-soaked vanguard general rushed back, knelt before a young general, and said with some helplessness.

Ling Yu's actions were truly meticulous, aggressive as fire, and unwavering as a mountain.

Over the course of a winter, the two passes were repaired to be as airtight as iron pipes.

There wasn't a single opportunity.

So many people have died, and we still haven't climbed the city wall.

The young general in command frowned, but gritted his teeth and said coldly, "Keep fighting! I will take these two passes within three months!"

In the past few months, Ji Yuting, just like Ling Yu when he first entered the military, managed the garrison and defense of the army in an orderly manner, giving Qian Yuan no chance. With his outstanding talent and wisdom, he gained the recognition of the entire legion and established himself firmly.

"Yes!"

Beside him, Deng Yingcheng had completely become his deputy, and he kept advising the young man, saying, "General Ji, it's getting dark soon, and the soldiers are tired. It's time to withdraw and rest."

Young people are too hot-blooded and eager to show off their talents; they can't rush things.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuting shook his head and said, "No... General Deng, General Tian is still struggling to hold on in the south!"

"We must take these two levels as quickly as possible to support him."

Each of the three passes of Qian Yuan is a dangerous pass that is easy to defend but difficult to attack. The only way to defeat them is by overwhelming numbers and wearing them down.

Ji Yuting was already mentally prepared for this.

Tian Hong ventured deep into enemy territory, and although he did not succeed in capturing Yueyang, he still achieved considerable success.

Now it's up to them to step up their game!

If they can capture these two passes in Lingyu and then march south to support Tian Hong, they will have made a profit.

If Tian Hong hadn't held out and the troops had been wiped out before then, then Bei Lie would have suffered a loss.

This battle will determine who gains the upper hand later.

Upon hearing this, Deng Yingcheng paused, thinking of his elder brother who had ventured deep into enemy territory, and couldn't help but curse under his breath: "Damn Liu Xifeng and Bai Junxin!"

If it weren't for the fact that Generals Liu Xifeng and Bai Junxin, those two fools, were tricked and fooled by Ming Chen, they would have lost two passes for nothing.

Why should they go through all this trouble and pay such a high price?
The army marched directly south, and after passing three passes, they found themselves on a vast, flat plain. Even the fortified city of Xingyue could not stop the army's iron hooves.

With the support of Tian Hong's isolated army deep in enemy territory, a coordinated attack from within and without will surely crush the Qian Yuan army.

Even Ling Yu could only flee.

At that time, with the entire eastern part of Qian Yuan under their control, the situation in Bei Lie can be said to be settled.

How could it have come to this? They're still outside Libu Pass, and Ling Yu has beaten them up all over.

A series of chain reactions have led to the current awkward situation.

Every time he thought about it, Deng Yingcheng felt a burning hatred.

"General Deng, things have come to this point, there's no point in saying more."

Even a mature general like Deng Yingcheng couldn't control his emotions and lashed out in anger.

Ji Yuting, however, displayed a composure and calmness beyond his years.

He patted Deng Yingcheng on the shoulder, then stepped out of the tent, gazing into the distance in the direction of Ling Yu's garrison at Libu Pass, his eyes slightly lowered.

In any case, he was determined to help his emperor achieve his great cause.

Mingchen has already left the Northern Border, leaving only Lingyu stationed here.

In this case……

He might be able to try something, use some methods.

As his thoughts shifted, two short sticks suddenly appeared in his hand, gleaming brightly.

……

“My son, take good care of your mother at home. If you have any ambitions you wish to fulfill, you can go and find your Uncle Ming.”

With a strange scabbard at his waist and a large sword on his back, Wang Huai looked down at his outstanding child and gave him some instructions.

Nearly a year later, the heroes who stirred up the winds of change are once again on horseback.

After drinking that night, he was often restless, feeling as if someone was calling him.

He was unaware of the current international situation, and he didn't know if his two younger brothers had met with misfortune.

He tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep, and finally packed his bags again, mounted his horse, and prepared to set off.

He needs to go out and see for himself to put his mind at ease.

Wang Hongbo stood beside the horse and assured his father, "Father, don't worry, leave the family to me."

"Father, have a safe journey and please be careful."

Wang Huai nodded: "Okay!"

The exchange between the two was brief.

Having said that, he raised his whip and rode away without hesitation.

"You're leaving already?"

The horse galloped along the road, and figures flickered around it.

The senior monk carried the junior monk on his back, walking with the speed of the wind, taking large strides to catch up. His pace was so fast that it was unbelievable that he could keep up with the speed of the horse.

He was actually riding alongside Wang Huai, who was riding a horse.

Wang Huai rides a horse, while the little monk rides a person.

Seeing the monk's domineering attitude, Wang Huai wasn't surprised, but simply raised an eyebrow: "So what? Is there anything else to prepare?"

The monk then asked, "Aren't you going to inform Mingchen?"

Wang Huai paused for a moment upon hearing this, but simply waved his hand and said, "How can an elder brother need to report to his younger brother for everything he does?"

I had just told Mingchen that 'Emperor Qi, Wang Huai' was dead.

He has let go of the past and returned to being the simplest of fathers, husbands, and brothers.

Now that he has broken his vow again, he doesn't know how to tell Mingchen or what to trouble him with.

The senior monk shrugged upon hearing this and didn't say anything more.

Wang Huai paused for a moment, then asked, "Brother Buchen, are you going to travel with me?"

The monk said nonchalantly, "I'm just idling around anyway, might as well go with you!"

"The world is in chaos now! You are no longer the emperor that everyone idolizes. This humble monk is now a helper by your side."

“If anything happens to you, Mingchen will go crazy.”

This monk possessed some supernatural abilities, and having him around wouldn't be a bad thing, so Wang Huai didn't refuse: "Then I thank you, brother."

I owed this person a favor back when we were outside Yueyang City, and now I have to trouble him again.

The wine-and-meat monk waved his hand: "You're too kind, just have a few more bowls of wine with me when you get back."

"it is good!"

(End of this chapter)