The explosives I promised Qin Yuezhao haven't been delivered yet; I wonder how the battle is going on her side.

Liangcheng, outside the city gate.

Qin Yue Zhao was arranging for the soldiers to hang searchlights with Huo Ting Ye when Huo San Bao happily ran up.

"Your Highness, General Zheng says the animal traps have been set!"

Qin Yuezhao was overjoyed.

"Good! Settle the archers and catapults in place to prevent a surprise attack by the northern barbarian soldiers."

Huo Tingye nodded.

Then, remembering something, he asked in confusion, "Your Highness, according to the timeline, General Nan's troops should have arrived today, so why haven't they come yet?"

Qin Yue Zhao was also somewhat puzzled. She turned to Huo Ziming and urged, "Huo Ziming, secretly go out of the city and see where their troops are."

Although Liangcheng now has explosives and weapons, its numbers are still small compared to the Northern Barbarian army. With the help of General Nan, they will surely be able to drive the Northern Barbarians back to their homeland.

Huo Ziming clasped his hands in acceptance of the order and quickly retreated.

Northern Liang, the commander's camp.

General Nan Qiming was bound hand and foot and thrown in front of Prince Heji.

General Nan's eldest son, Nan Chengfeng, sat at the same table as Prince Heji.

“Prince Heji, I have already heard about the Northern Barbarian army being overwhelmed by the Huo family army’s earth dragon, so I have come here to help the Northern Barbarian army take Liangcheng.”

Heggie slowly picked up his wine glass, a fake smile on his face.

"The Southern Army has always been loyal to the Great Gan Emperor, so why is General Nan helping the Northern Barbarians?"

Nan Chengfeng knew what Heji was worried about, and with a smile, he took out the personal jade pendant of the eldest prince Qin Yueming from his bosom and moved it in front of him.

"The Southern Army is loyal to the Emperor, so I am loyal to the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince is virtuous and talented, and is the legitimate heir to the throne."

"However, the Huo family army has some strange thoughts and wants to support a woman as emperor. The eldest prince has long been dissatisfied with Qin Yuezhao. If the prince can cooperate with the eldest prince to take down Qin Yuezhao, after the eldest prince ascends the throne, Qin Yuezhao will be given to the prince as a pet. What do you think?"

Heggie's eyes narrowed.

Nan Chengfeng continued, "The Northern Barbarians have only recruited 300,000 soldiers across the entire country. Although the Huo family army is not large, if the Crown Prince takes action, the number of soldiers will be no less than that of the Northern Barbarians."

"The reason why Da Gan did not launch a counterattack is because the First Prince understands the Prince's thoughts. Prince, you should also understand the First Prince's thoughts, right?"

Hearing this, Heggie smiled.

"The throne has always been held by the capable, and I, the prince, naturally understand this."

Nan Chengfeng immediately clasped his hands in a fist salute and praised, "Prince Heji is indeed wise and brave, and is the undisputed future ruler of the Northern Barbarians. With the First Prince joining forces with you, he will surely achieve his goals!"

Upon hearing this, General Nan, who was bound like a rice dumpling, struggled frantically.

He accused Nan Chengfeng of selling out his country for personal gain and called Prince Heji a devil.

But with his mouth stuffed with a bag of pebbles, his voice ultimately became an angry sob.

Upon hearing this, Nan Chengfeng not only didn't feel guilty, but instead revealed a sinister smile.

"Father, a wise man submits to circumstances. As long as the eldest prince successfully ascends the throne, I will be the one and only Grand General who protects the country!"

"Haven't you always thought I was incompetent? Now that I have this opportunity, you should be happy."

General Heji laughed heartily.

"Good! General Nan's ambition is admirable! But what are your plans to win over Qin Yuezhao?"

Having been outmaneuvered twice by Qin Yue Zhao in a single day, losing tens of thousands of troops, he dares not act rashly now and is better off listening to Nan Chengfeng's advice.

Nan Chengfeng raised his head, full of confidence, and said, "Qin Yue Zhao wrote a letter to my father. As long as I have the letter, I can enter the city and then coordinate with the prince from the inside. What do you think?"

"Aren't you afraid she'll become suspicious?" Heji continued to press. "The roads outside Liangcheng are all surrounded by our Northern Barbarians. If you pass through unscathed, Qin Yuezhao will definitely become suspicious."

At that moment, Akhan, who had been standing outside the tent, rushed in.

Upon seeing Nan Chengfeng, he knelt directly in front of him.

"General Nan, how have you been? Do you still remember me?"

Nan Chengfeng looked at the person on the ground and asked in surprise, "You, aren't you Huo Zichu, the deputy general of the Huo family army? Why are you here too?"