He had to act quickly! He had to seize the biggest prize in Youzhou before Zhao Muyun made his next decision.
As long as he has Youzhou in his hands, regardless of whether Zhao Muyun stays or leaves, he will have a strategic high ground.
"Furthermore," a sinister glint flashed in Yang Yan's eyes, "send another secret order to Li Jin, instructing his cavalry to move towards the area south of Tanzhou and west of Motianling, and to closely monitor Zhao Muyun's movements."
"If Zhao Muyun shows any signs of leading his troops back to Hedong... there is no need to ask for instructions. We can seek opportunities to harass and delay him, but... we should not engage in a direct confrontation."
He still wanted to cause trouble for Zhao Muyun, but the example of Arahan made him more cautious. He must not repeat the same mistake with Li Jin's less than 10,000 cavalry.
"Also, has the second order been sent to Yang Chao?" Yang Yan asked his confidant.
"The order has been issued. He is ordered to take Xijing at any cost!"
“Okay.” Yang Yan walked to the map, looking at Xijing and Youzhou with a cold gaze.
Now it's a race against time. Will Yang Chao break through Xijing first, or will Yang Yan take Youzhou first, or... will Zhao Muyun break out of the stalemate first?
Just as the Fengtian Army camp was in turmoil due to Zhao Muyun's report of victory, Wuzhu in Youzhou City also received news of Arahan's defeat.
"puff--!"
Enraged, Wuzhu spat out a mouthful of blood onto the map in front of him, staining the area representing Motianling red.
The guards were terrified and rushed forward to help him up.
The defeat of Arahan meant that Youzhou lost a foothold in the north and cut off its retreat route to the grasslands.
Zhao Muyun's formidable army is like a sharp dagger pressed against Youzhou's back, ready to pierce at any moment!
Wuzhu's strategic plans were also disrupted!
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