February 30th, evening.

As the sun sets, the blood-red setting sun and the colorful sunset complement each other, like a gorgeous painting spread across the sky.

They fall down one after another, as if covering the entire earth with a thin orange-red gauze, exuding a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.

However, behind this seemingly peaceful and beautiful scene, a conspiracy is quietly brewing in a dense forest at the border of Lengyue and Laifeng. A group of people with ulterior motives are trying to destroy this tranquility.

"Your Highness, it's almost time, right? Should we set off immediately to launch a surprise attack on Youzhou of Laifeng Kingdom and catch them off guard?" A deputy general's eyes gleamed with excitement as he respectfully clasped his fists to Gongyang Jieying and asked for her opinion.

Gongyang Jieying slowly raised her head and looked up at the sky, then turned her gaze towards the direction of the capital of Laifeng Kingdom. The corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.

Although the core focus of this operation was the palace coup launched by King Pingxi of Laifeng State, for Gongyang Jieying, her mission was only to lead 500,000 troops to harass the Youzhou area of ​​Laifeng State in order to force Laifeng State into the predicament of internal and external troubles.

However, the arrogant Gongyang Jieying was secretly thinking that instead of just pretending, she might as well take this opportunity to seize a few cities in Laifeng Kingdom...

Firstly, she could show off her unrivalled beauty as the princess of Lengyue Kingdom, making the people of Lengyue Kingdom sincerely convinced of her and thus consolidating her own position; secondly, she could also seize some real gold and silver spoils from the defeated country.

Gongyang Jieying didn't believe that even after she carried the handsome man and boxes of gold, silver and jewelry back to the court of Lengyue Kingdom, she would still not be able to stop the mouths of those who had bad intentions towards her.

Having made up her mind, Gongyang Jieying acted decisively and instructed her deputy general, "Quickly notify all the generals and have the soldiers ready. We will set out at dusk."

"As you command, Your Highness."

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At the same time, at the border of Youzhou, where Laifeng State and Lengyue State meet, Tianji was leading 60,000 private soldiers to prepare to meet the enemy.

"General Tian, ​​there is movement in Lengyue Country." A soldier in charge of reconnaissance reported to Tianji at full speed.

"That's great!" Tianji smiled happily, not hiding his inner joy at all.

In the past few days, he has been working day and night, leading his men to work hard, digging pits and setting ambushes, laying numerous traps, and burying countless thunder bombs, just waiting to deal a fatal blow to the group of presumptuous guys in Lengyue Kingdom, letting them taste the power of Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess's new weapons.

Tianji secretly swore that he had never seen such a weapon with such destructive power. If Her Highness had the ambition to conquer the world, in time, the world would sooner or later fall into the hands of Laifeng Kingdom.

However, according to his observation, the Princess Royal of Laifeng Kingdom seemed to use these powerful weapons only as tools to defend against foreign enemies and had no intention of dominating the world.

He didn't know whether he should feel sorry for her or admire the princess's noble character.

After all, from the perspective of ordinary people, they naturally do not want their country to fall into a chaotic situation of poverty and war because of the rulers' insatiable greed and warmongering. In the end, it is the innocent and defenseless people who suffer.

At the end of the You hour, the western sky is golden and brilliant, but as time goes by, the light gradually dims and night is about to fall.

At that moment, Gongyang Jieying seized the opportunity and ordered her men to ignite ten boxes of fireworks. Instantly, the night sky was ablaze with dazzling fireworks, each one a dazzling display of splendor and splendor, a visual feast unfolding like a spectacle.

However, these beautiful fireworks are as short-lived as a flash in the pan. They burn their entire vitality in exchange for a moment of glory.

As the last trace of fireworks faded from the sky, Gongyang Jieying marched forward without hesitation, followed closely by a force of 500,000 well-trained and imposing troops. With firm and powerful steps, they advanced directly towards the southwest of Lengyue Nation.

"Here they come! They are finally here..."

A soldier who was in charge of scouting the enemy saw traces of an army marching in the northeast direction of Lengyue Kingdom from afar, and immediately rode his horse to where Tianji was to report the situation.

"Hahahahahaha, this general knew they would take the bait!"

Tianji's face lit up with a bright smile as he shouted, "Generals from the five directions: East, West, South, North, and Center! Immediately lead your respective 10,000 soldiers to retreat ten miles! The remaining 10,000 soldiers will follow me and retreat five miles. We must lure the enemy into a trap!"

"As you command, General Tian!"

......

After receiving the order, the soldiers from all directions quickly took action. Tianji took the remaining 10,000 soldiers and hid in the woods, waiting for the Lengyue army to fall into the trap.

Gongyang Jieying led her troops forward, their progress smooth and unimpeded. She secretly rejoiced, mocking the Laifeng people for their stupidity and lack of vigilance, and for the disaster that would surely befall them in the future.

However, when Gongyang Jieying's army entered the outskirts of Youzhou City in Laifeng State, they were suddenly met with loud noises and cries of killing. However, strangely, they did not see a single Laifeng soldier.

The Lengyue army was instantly engulfed in a volley of explosions, with corpses strewn across the ground. Even more terrifying, a mysterious hand seemed to be controlling everything in the darkness. After they were killed or injured by unidentified objects, countless arrows and rocks rained down from all sides.

Gongyang Jieying was horrified and hurriedly organized a resistance. But it was too late. More and more thunder bombs exploded, and countless hidden arrows and rocks continued to attack from all directions. The Lengyue army was caught off guard and suffered heavy casualties. Of the 500,000 soldiers, more than 30% had been lost in less than an hour.

"retreat!"

Amidst the chaos of the battle, Gongyang Jieying attempted to retreat to Lengyue. However, she was utterly unaware that the seemingly impenetrable roads, followed by explosions, suddenly became a sea of ​​fire, raging waves of flames that continuously descended upon the 300,000-plus soldiers she led. Over 60% of the soldiers suffocated in the thick smoke, inflicting heavy losses on the Lengyue army.

"Fuck you!" Gong Yang Jieying, covered in dust, couldn't help but curse. However, because she spoke loudly, she inhaled too much smoke and started coughing violently.

Tianji's troops, fully equipped and ready to go, watched from afar. Aside from a soldier who was scouting the enemy from a tree and fell from his excitement, suffering minor injuries, they had never engaged in direct combat with the Lengyue soldiers, not even losing a single soldier.

Amidst the chaos, Tianji seized the opportunity and captured the ambitious Lengyue Princess Gongyang Jieying, along with the remaining 80,000 Lengyue soldiers, who were struggling to survive and unable to move. Undoubtedly, these prisoners would later become laborers in Laifeng's livelihood projects.

Of course, Tianji was able to achieve a surprise victory this time, defeating the enemy with a smaller force. In addition to his own bravery and resourcefulness, the advanced weapons provided by Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess and the strategic planning of Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess in the Laifeng Palace also played a decisive role.