Inspired by Mu Zian, Zhao Shizhen did not hesitate and immediately began to conduct experiments.
Time slipped away second by second amidst this hectic schedule.
Two days later, Han Shizhong, Li Siye, Xu Hui and others arrived in the capital one after another, and the army was stationed outside, ready to rush to the battlefield at any time.
As urgent reports continued to arrive in the capital, the situation of the war gradually became clear.
The Zhao army of 300,000 men was led by Song Yin, the Prince of Fuyang, who had just experienced the pain of losing his son.
This Prince Fuyang was renowned for his virtue within the Great Zhao, and was also a man of both literary and military talent.
It also wielded considerable influence within the entire Zhao Kingdom's court.
Logically speaking, such a person should be the best candidate for the crown prince of Zhao.
Unfortunately, Song Yin's birth mother was a palace maid whom the late Emperor of Zhao had favored during a drunken outburst.
Calling him a son of a concubine is an understatement.
Even though he was the most capable among all the sons of the late Emperor Zhao, the throne was ultimately out of his reach.
However, the current Zhao emperor has great trust in and reliance on Song Yin.
He not only personally issued an imperial edict to bestow upon him the title of king, but also granted him power comparable to that of a prime minister.
The two were considered a model of brotherly affection, which was widely praised.
The opposite example is naturally Xiao Yu.
As someone who ascended the throne by murdering his brothers, even though Xiao Yu has now destroyed the Great Chu and dominated the north, this is still a stain that he can never wash away.
As for the Zhou state, the one leading the troops was Guo Zifu, the Pillar General of Zhou.
The greatest achievement of this Pillar General of the Great Zhou Dynasty was undoubtedly his ability to withstand the attack of Mu Zhanying, the Duke of Dali.
Even if the great war between the two countries was caused by the leak of intelligence from Dali.
However, the process is often unimportant; people only care about the result.
As a result, the Zhou state not only withstood the attack of Dali, but the renowned Duke of Dali also perished in the battle.
With this victory achieved, no one will bother to investigate the specifics of the process.
For this reason, Guo Zifu is now known as the greatest warrior in the world.
Although this title is somewhat exaggerated, this battle against Zhou is Guo Zifu's opportunity to prove himself.
With the enemy's basic situation determined, the imperial court's troop deployment arrangements were also made.
Qi King Xiao Mei and General Mu Junxian led six battalions from the capital to Jing and Ling prefectures to resist the 300,000-strong army led by Zhao King Song Yin.
Meanwhile, Prince Xiao Qing of Jin led the combined armies of Liangzhou, Yuzhou, Qingzhou, and Huaizhou to Xiang and Ji prefectures to resist the 300,000-strong army led by Guo Zifu, the Pillar General of the Zhou State.
When the news arrived, Prince Xiao Qing of Jin was completely stunned.
The Six Camps of the Capital were the elite of the Great Li, numbering only around 100,000, but each one was a skilled and valiant soldier.
Liangzhou, Yuzhou, Qingzhou, and Huaizhou are all local armies. Although they have a large number of troops, their combat strength is not on the same level as the capital's garrison.
Xiao Qing was very dissatisfied with such obvious favoritism and went directly to the Ministry of War to inquire.
However, the explanation given by the Ministry of War was quite reasonable.
Because the states of Jing and Ling, which were attacked by the Zhao state, were the closest to the capital region.
Once the Zhao state breaks through the capital of Dali, it will be exposed to the enemy's slaughter.
Therefore, the loss of Jing and Ling prefectures is absolutely unacceptable. The six battalions in the capital were originally established to protect the capital.
Therefore, allocating the entire sum to the King of Qi was not out of favoritism but rather a necessity for the actual war effort.
The two states of Xiang and Ji, which Zhou attacked, were relatively far from the capital, and there was still Yuzhou in between as a buffer.
Therefore, the situation is not so critical, and the four-state coalition is sufficient to fight against it.
Upon receiving this answer, Xiao Qing was so angry that he almost smashed up the Ministry of War.
It's a pity that Xiao Qing isn't Mu Zi'an; he doesn't have that kind of courage.
Although I knew that someone must be behind this, I could only helplessly return.
Inside the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, Xiao Qing slammed his fist on the stone table in front of him and said angrily.
"This is outrageous! These people aren't even going to put on an act anymore!"
"The one I am about to face is Guo Zifu, who is known as the greatest warrior in the world!"
At this moment, Xiao Qing was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
This stop is crucial in determining who will become the Crown Prince.
If he were to lose the battle, the position of crown prince would be out of his reach.
Seeing Mu Zi'an calmly drinking tea, Xiao Qing couldn't hold back any longer.
"Lord Zhenguo, aren't you worried?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Zian swallowed the tea in his mouth and then asked in return.
What's the use of being anxious?
"The Ministry of War has already issued the edict, and the army will set off in a few days. Do you think you can change the current situation?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qing reached out and scratched her head, looking dejected.
"My dear brother-in-law! Do you think we can win this battle?"
Xiao Qing looked at Mu Zi'an with hopeful eyes.
"To use a local army to fight against the elite forces of a nation is doomed to defeat."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qing felt as if her soul had been drained.
His entire face collapsed instantly.
Just when Xiao Qing was in despair, Mu Zian said something.
"But as long as you obey me, I can guarantee your victory in this battle."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qing's eyes instantly lit up again.
Is it really true?
Mu Zian nodded, seemingly in response.
Xiao Qing quickly cupped his hands in greeting.
"As long as we win this battle, and as long as it is the Duke of Zhenguo's request, I will grant it without hesitation."
Mu Zian simply smiled upon hearing this.
As the Ministry of War issued its edict, armies from all over the country began to converge on the capital.
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