The Northern Qi bordered the Great Zhou at Pingcheng, the Chen state bordered the Great Zhou at Liuzhou, and the Southern Liang bordered the Great Zhou at Anyang and Bianzhou.
The Southern Liang dynasty abandoned its attack on Anyang and chose to attack Bianzhou instead, probably because they were worried that the 200,000-strong Lu family army there was too powerful and they were afraid they couldn't defeat them.
So, humph, the three-nation allied forces look fierce, but in reality they are not very strong. The successive fall of the three cities must have other reasons.
How many men do they have?
"No less than a million! Each of the three kingdoms contributed 350,000 troops, of which 400,000 were cavalry!"
Ha, very good. These three kingdoms are going to divide up the Great Zhou. What a pity, aren't they afraid of overdoing it?
Very well. Nine years ago, Chen Guo instigated Nan Liang to send Ruoling to marry a foreign ruler. We haven't settled that score with them yet, and now they've delivered themselves right to our doorstep.
Since that's the case, then let's just wipe out these three kingdoms this time!
"By my order, you, Wu Chuan, and Xi Yi shall depart with me immediately to return to Shengjing."
"yes."
"What about the princess and the two young princes?"
Zhu Yu softened his voice, his eyes filled with undisguised doting: "Let them stay here."
Zhu Jingxing immediately stood up: "Father, are you going to war?"
Zhu Yu stepped forward and patted his eldest son's head: "You are a man, you must protect your mother and younger siblings at home."
"Yes, Father, I understand. Don't worry."
In the front courtyard of Prince An's mansion, Jiang Chuan was packing Zhu Yu's things after receiving orders, as the prince was to set off immediately to return to Shengjing.
Lu Xiaoyun had already heard the news and rushed over. She grabbed Zhu Yu's hand and asked, "Are you going to war?"
Zhu Yu grasped her hand in return: "Yes, the three kingdoms of Northern Qi, Chen, and Southern Liang have joined forces with a million troops to launch an attack on Great Zhou. Great Zhou is in dire straits, and I, as a prince, cannot stand idly by."
“Alright, I’ll go with you and ask the Emperor for permission to lead the expedition.”
Zhu Yu held Lu Xiaoyun's soft hand tightly: "Stay in Fengmingzhou and take good care of yourself and the two children. I'll take Feng Yan and the others with me."
"Zhu Yu, you said you would never leave me in this lifetime."
"Yes, I won't leave you, don't worry." Zhu Yu placed his hands on Lu Xiaoyun's shoulders, making her face him, his eyes full of tenderness. "Don't worry, the Great Zhou of today is not the Great Zhou of the past. We have gunpowder, I will be back soon."
Lu Xiaoyun knew that Zhu Dan and Zhu Yu would definitely destroy the three kingdoms and unify the world this time.
She looked up and stared straight into his eyes: "My martial arts skills are on par with yours. Leave the two children with Ayan and Ruoling, and we'll go together."
"No, Lu Xiaoyun! Fighting a war isn't about dealing with a few assassins."
"Zhu Yu, you know you can't persuade me of my decisions. Those ten years you spent in the Northwest, you went through mountains of knives and seas of blood, not a single inch of your body was unharmed. Do you know how much it broke my heart? But I wasn't here then, I couldn't be with you. But now that I'm here, you still want to abandon me? Zhu Yu, how could you!"
Zhu Yu pulled Lu Xiaoyun into his arms and kissed her forehead: "Lu Xiaoyun... what, what do you want me to say?"
"So, you've agreed to it?"
Zhu Yu sighed softly, seemingly helpless, and nodded: "Yes, but you must promise me that you will not act on your own and that you will listen to me in everything."
Lu Xiaoyun smiled sweetly: "Yes, Your Highness Prince An." After saying that, she gently kissed his lips and then quickly released them.
Zhu Yu pulled the person back into his arms, covered his lips with his, and pressed them hard against his.
Lu Yuyan and Ruoling also rushed over. When they saw the two of them kissing, they quickly turned their heads away and said, "Oh my, oh my, this is too much for your eyes. You two can go on like this."
Zhu Yu released Lu Xiaoyun and looked displeased at his brother-in-law who had disturbed them.
"Ruoling and I have already discussed it, and we will all return to Shengjing," Ayan said.
Zhu Yu looked at Lu Yuyan: "You're not thinking of going to the battlefield too, are you?"
"Of course, my martial arts skills are quite good now, and I also have medical skills to treat wounded soldiers, so I must go with them this time. Also, the medical team I brought along will also be going."
Ruoling's eyes were red, but she knew the matter was serious, so she pushed Ayan towards Zhu Yu: "Fourth Brother, take him with you. Don't worry, I'll take good care of the children."
She has no martial arts skills and can't be like Fourth Sister-in-law; if she went, she would only cause them trouble.
Zhu Yu nodded: "After you return to Shengjing, you will move into the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and take care of the children with your father-in-law, sister-in-law, and third sister-in-law."
"Yes, I will."
Ruoling and Lifeng took several children back to Shengjing by carriage.
Consort Duan passed away two years ago due to chronic illness.
Meanwhile, Zhu Yu, Lu Xiaoyun, and Lu Yuyan led Feng Yan and the others on horseback towards Shengjing.
Qi Yu insisted on going to the battlefield with them, so she entrusted their daughter to Ruoling.
The couple's daughter was named Huizhi, a name given by Zhu Yu, taken from the Book of Songs: "The flowers and trees are lush and green, and the woman's heart is filled with sorrow."
Huizhi is already ten years old and has grown into a graceful young lady. She has been learning martial arts from her parents since she was a child and is very heroic. If she weren't so young, the little girl would be eager to try and go to the battlefield with her parents.
The group worked day and night, and five days later, at 3:45 PM, dozens of riders entered the city gates of Shengjing.
The city of Shengjing is no longer what it used to be; this is the first time the two of them have returned to Shengjing in the past ten years.
Although it was afternoon, the streets were bustling with activity. Luxurious carriages passed by frequently, and elegantly dressed pedestrians chatted and laughed everywhere. The roads were teeming with traffic and people. Shops lined both sides of the street, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
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