"Your Majesty, my brother Shu Kuang is willing to lead 100,000 troops to conquer the Central Plains. I swear I will not return to the capital until I have directly attacked Da Yan."
As soon as Park Yu-seok finished speaking, Ge Shu-kuang knelt down on one knee and immediately volunteered.
"General, you have great ambition! Very well, I will now issue the order for you to lead 100,000 elite troops into battle. Is there anyone else who wants to join the fight?"
The Great Chanyu Touman praised Geshu Kuang's fervent request, as the Central Plains had always been a place he longed for. Being able to launch an attack during his lifetime would certainly be his greatest achievement during his reign.
"I!"
"I!"
After he asked a few questions, two more burly men stepped forward.
Over the years, they had been fighting among various tribes, but now they were finally able to fight against the people of the Central Plains, and everyone's face showed excitement.
"Good! General Bu and General Gesheng are also brave generals of the Di Rong tribe. With the two of you participating in the battle, the results will be twice as good. You will serve as General Ge's deputies and follow his orders."
Touman was very pleased that the two generals had stepped forward, and his eyes shone even brighter.
"Your Majesty, I am also willing to join the army on the expedition!"
The speaker was a wise man sitting below the Great Chanyu. He always had a kind smile on his face, but everyone in the Di Rong knew that this was the most dangerous person, and that he should never be provoked.
"Is the wise man serious?"
"Of course, an army needs a strategist, and I am just right for that!"
"Very good! With a wise man in charge, conquering the Central Plains is just around the corner. We will have to trouble you, wise man."
Touman was overjoyed that the wise man would volunteer.
"Your Majesty is too kind. This is what I should do. For the past hundred years, you have taken exceptional care of my Yan Tuo family. If I can conquer the Central Plains, I will have no regrets."
Although the old man still had a smile on his face, everyone knew that his smile was abnormal and carried a hint of coldness.
The Great Chanyu Touman also knew why the Yan Tuo family had fled thousands of miles to the north, so he could understand the wise man's expression.
"This humble official, Pu Yu Sai, is also willing to volunteer for the expedition."
After thinking it over, Park Yu-seok realized that to gain a foothold in the Di Rong tribe, he had to make a name for himself, so he reluctantly stepped forward.
"You? You're their defeated foe, and now you're asking to fight? Aren't you just courting death?"
Ge Shukuang gave this person a very arrogant look, thinking that this little chick from the Central Plains really didn't know his own limitations.
"As the saying goes, the one who knows his opponent best is his enemy. I have been dealing with them for so long and have just come from the Central Plains. I must know a lot of inside information and know which route can get to the capital faster. Although I can't beat them, I can offer some advice. Maybe some of the things I know can help you conquer the city more efficiently."
Park Yu-seok tried his best to demonstrate his value. Although he was a defeated opponent, he was capable of fighting one-on-one and he was sure he could defeat this arrogant Geshu Kuang.
The previous defeats were due to the combat techniques developed by Bai Ze and his group, not their martial arts skills.
“I think it’s feasible! This man from the Central Plains is right. Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle. Bringing him along might really be useful.”
After Park Yu-seok finished speaking, the wise man glanced at him and then slowly spoke, agreeing with his statement.
"Alright, since the wise man agrees, you can be my deputy strategist and follow his orders."
Seeing that the wise man had spoken, Geshu Kuang had to swallow his previous disdain.
"Then Lord Park, you will depart with the army. After the court assembly in Geshu, you will go to the military camp to muster the troops. Tomorrow, the King will personally see you off!"
After giving Park Yu-se a complicated look, Touman immediately gave the order.
"I obey!"
Geshu knelt down in gratitude.
"That concludes today's court assembly. All of you may go and prepare."
After Touman resolved a major issue, he dismissed the court.
...
Shen Jinchen and Cen Xi, who have left Miao territory, are unaware that a major battle is about to unfold on the northern frontier.
But they were also hurrying along the way, because Shen Jinchen said that the Di Rong were warlike and would launch an attack sooner or later, and they had to get there as soon as possible to stop them.
Cen Xi knew the seriousness of the matter, so she agreed.
She didn't dwell on the passing of spring or autumn; Jun Jianchou's matter was an unsolvable problem, and after a few days of depression, she stopped thinking about it.
Some things are not up to her; it's up to Jun Jianchou to make his own choices. Hopefully, he can let go of everything and stop wasting time on her.
She could understand if he didn't want to write to her; she only hoped he could let go of his resentment and reconcile with her.
These past few days, because they were in a hurry to get there, Tian Ying and Lu Duling didn't cause any trouble.
They were like the most familiar strangers, occasionally glancing at each other when they met, and then Tian Ying would look away and ignore him.
Three days later, when their group was still 500 li away from the Di Rong tribe, Feng Qin received an urgent message from the border.
Outside Yuyang Pass, the Di Rong tribe amassed an army of 100,000 and attacked Jincheng overnight. The city lord was killed in battle. Furthermore, General Bai Ze and his deputy Liu Ji were captured and are now being displayed on the city walls of Jincheng.
Shen Jinchen held the letter, his eyes darkening. He immediately ordered Feng Qin to urgently mobilize the surrounding troops to garrison and guard Haicheng.
Then I went to the inn to find Cen Xi.
Why do you look like that?
Cen Xi had never seen Shen Jinchen so sullen before, so she asked.
"Something has indeed happened at the border. The Di Rong have captured Bai Ze and Liu Ji, and have already captured a city. Ah Xi, I... I want to go ahead and take charge of the situation at the border. Will you wait for me here?"
Shen Jinchen's expression was heavy as he finished speaking, word by word.
“You can go ahead, but I have to go too. Wherever you go, Shen Jinchen, I will go. You know I’m not someone who’s willing to stay behind the scenes as a man, so I don’t agree with your decision to leave me behind.”
Cen Xi thought the man was a bit old-fashioned. It's just war; she's been in danger countless times, why would she be afraid of this?
"Are you really planning to go? Swords and spears have no eyes on the battlefield. No matter how skilled you are, you can't withstand thousands of troops. Ah-Xi, I don't want you to get hurt again. I just want you to be alright."
Shen Jinchen had seen Cen Xi injured many times, and he was really afraid that she wouldn't be able to protect herself on the battlefield.
“I was born a wild grass type of person, I can survive anywhere. Don’t worry too much. If you’re going, we’ll go together. Otherwise, you shouldn’t leave either, and neither of us will go to the border.”
Cen Xi thought this man was out of his mind; even after saying all that, he was still unwilling to give up.
“Alright! Let’s face it together. I forgot that you trained an army back then. Bai Ze and Liu Ji are both excellent generals.”
"However, they're having a bit of bad luck this time. They've been arrested and are being displayed on the city wall. You should be prepared for that when you go."
Seeing his resolute attitude, Shen Jinchen did not insist on his own idea anymore.
"Are you praising me or criticizing me? You're saying Bai Ze and Liu Ji were arrested, so why praise them first and then criticize them!"
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