novelSusiti Chapter 875 The Imperial Guards March South!
Chapter 875 The Imperial Guards March South!
"My lord is wise. Although the Great Qian Dynasty will cease to exist, the hearts of 'loyal ministers and righteous men' will remain."
"As the son-in-law of the emperor, you entered the capital to save the people from suffering and protect the orphans of the royal family. Such a righteous act will surely win the hearts of the people."
"At that time, those forces that were displaced by the fall of the dynasty will naturally flock to you and seek your protection."
Yao Guangxiao chuckled and continued.
"Moreover, the Great Qian Dynasty has existed for hundreds of years. Although it has been declining in recent years, its centuries of foundation cannot be faked. The Great Qian Imperial City now hides many unknown secrets. Whether it is the royal library or the Glazed Tile Pavilion in the Great Qian Imperial Palace, they are all priceless treasures."
Su Ye pondered for a moment, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.
"What you say is absolutely right, my lord. Within the Great Qian Imperial City, besides the visible wealth, there are countless connections and intelligence networks, as well as countless students in the Imperial Academy and the National University. These are the cornerstones for building the power of a dynasty."
"Your personal visit will not only ensure the smooth receipt of these resources, but also allow you to leverage your prestige as the Duke of Zhenguo to unite these scattered individuals into a cohesive whole."
Yao Guangxiao nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.
"I'm afraid I'm going to become the most peculiar prince consort in history. Not only will I personally send this dynasty to its end, but I will also rebuild a new order on these ruins."
Su Ye chuckled softly, his tone tinged with self-deprecation.
"History is written by the victors. No matter the outcome of your journey, my lord, it will surely leave a significant mark on history."
"Moreover, although the Great Qian Dynasty has fallen, your actions may bring a new balance to this continent."
Upon hearing this, Yao Guangxiao's smile widened.
Su Ye stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the bright moon outside, feeling a mix of emotions.
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Meanwhile, in the vast Yulin Army camp in northern Hengzhou, the Yulin Army's flags fluttered in the breeze, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the tents, gilding this important military town with a golden glow and adding a touch of solemnity.
Night had quietly fallen, but the tents were brightly lit, illuminating the busy and orderly figures of the soldiers.
In the center of the camp, a majestic main tent stood. Inside the tent, Wei Qing held a secret letter in his hand, his brows furrowed. This secret letter was an order from his lord to transfer him.
Wei Qing gently touched the letter, his heart filled with complex emotions. He quickly glanced through it; the contents were concise and to the point: he was ordered to immediately lead his 30,000 Imperial Guards and 3,000 Imperial Cavalry under Huo Qubing south to Tianheng Prefecture, the capital of Hengzhou, where a more important mission awaited them.
The defense of northern Hengzhou was entrusted to the veteran general Lian Po and his 40,000 infantrymen, who were reorganized from surrendered soldiers of Hengzhou.
Wei Qing put down the letter, his gaze passing through the gaps in the tent to the distant, tranquil night sky, silently calculating in his mind.
This is a grand strategy. Wei Qing knows that his lord's strategic vision is always far-reaching. This southward expedition must be to deal with the chain reaction brought about by the impending collapse of the Great Qian Dynasty. Tianheng Prefecture, as the heart of Hengzhou, is of paramount importance.
He turned and looked outside the tent, where Huo Qubing stood dashingly in front of his horse, seemingly aware of the commotion inside and casting an inquiring glance at him.
"Qubing, come in."
Wei Qing's voice was steady and clear, penetrating the tent flaps and reaching Huo Qubing's ears.
"Uncle, is there a new military order?"
Upon hearing this, Huo Qubing immediately dismounted and strode into the tent to pay his respects. His armor gleamed in the candlelight, and his young face was filled with eager fighting spirit.
"Look, this is the lord's latest order. We are about to head south to Tianheng Prefecture, where a tough battle awaits us."
Wei Qing smiled slightly, handed the transfer order to Huo Qubing, his eyes full of anticipation.
"Finally, we're going to move! Being cooped up here for so long, my bones are practically rusting! Uncle, when are we leaving?"
Huo Qubing received the transfer order, quickly glanced through it, and a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.
"Prepare immediately; we will depart tomorrow morning."
"As for the northern part of Hengzhou, Duke Su has arranged for General Lian Po to take over. He is experienced and will surely be able to defend this line of defense."
Wei Qing spoke calmly, then added.
"With General Lian Po here, we can have no worries about the rear."
When Lian Po was mentioned, Huo Qubing's face showed admiration. Lian Po was an old general who had made great achievements on the battlefield. With him around, the northern part of Hengzhou was undoubtedly impregnable.
Wei Qing nodded in satisfaction, feeling somewhat gratified by Huo Qubing's growth.
This once somewhat impetuous and reckless young man has gradually grown into a warrior capable of standing on his own after fighting against the Night Fury army during this period of time, and can now be considered his most capable assistant.
"Alright, Qubing, go and make preparations. We'll set off on time early tomorrow morning."
Wei Qing gave the order, then seemed to remember something else.
"By the way, remember to inform all the generals that a military meeting will be held tonight to discuss the details of this southward advance."
Wei Qing gave the order, then seemed to remember something else.
"By the way, remember to inform all the generals that a military meeting will be held tonight to discuss the details of this southward advance."
Huo Qubing responded and left, while Wei Qing remained in the tent to consider specific strategies for marching south.
This mission is not only a test of their military capabilities, but also a test and verification of the execution of Su Ye's strategic intentions.
As night fell, the candlelight in the tents shone even brighter. Wei Qing summoned the generals of various units and began to make detailed plans for the southward advance.
He stood in front of the map, his finger slowly moving along the lines of Hengzhou, explaining the route south, the enemy forces they might encounter, and the strategies to deal with them.
The meeting lasted until late at night, and Wei Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief when everything was in place.
He stepped out of the main tent, looked up at the tranquil night sky, and felt a surge of intense fighting spirit.
In recent years, he and Huo Qubing have achieved some success under Su Ye's command, but for Wei Qing, this is not enough!
Now that his sister has given birth to the lord's first child, Wei Qing, as the uncle, absolutely cannot lose face, regardless of whether the child in his sister's womb is a boy or a girl!
Therefore, if he wanted to become his nephew's strongest support outside, he naturally couldn't stay stuck in this godforsaken place in northern Hengzhou forever, otherwise he wouldn't even be able to catch the hot shit in the future.
If it weren't for Su Ye's timely transfer order, Wei Qing, who was usually calm, would have been unable to resist asking Su Ye for permission after Wei Zifu became pregnant!
The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone on the Yulin Army's camp, 30,000 Yulin soldiers and 3,000 Yulin cavalry were already fully prepared for battle.
Wei Qing and Huo Qubing stood side by side at the front of the column, looking at the high-spirited army, and a sense of pride inexplicably rose in their hearts.
With such elite troops, Wei Qing is determined to make a world-shaking contribution for his nephew whom he has never met before when the Imperial Guard marches south!