All the elite troops and generals of Qinzhou were incorporated into the central army for the campaign against Xia.
Wang Yuan of Xihe Road was already prepared to advance eastward at any time to support Huanqing Road, but after receiving the emperor's order to implement a scorched-earth policy, he also began to sweep away the people of various prefectures and temporarily tightened the battle lines.
In later imperial military academy textbooks, the instructors, analyzing the Emperor's conquest of the Xia dynasty, truthfully stated: Upon the Emperor's arrival in Qinzhou, the various armies and civilians seemed poised to tighten their lines, appearing to retreat but actually advancing. Before the large-scale battle, a sharp and resilient net was formed in the northwest, encircling Richard and the traitorous general Cao Sheng on Huanqing Road from the west, south, and east. Like a powerful crossbow, it stored immense power as it was drawn, and when the arrow was released, it would unleash unprecedented force.
On this day, Wu Jie was drinking heavily in the military camp.
In November, Northwest China has already entered winter, with heavy snow falling and cold winds howling.
Wang Kuian led a few men across the Northwest, and soon arrived at Jingyuan Road, the location of Wu Jie's army, where they met Wu Jie.
"General Wu, the Emperor has given you a handwritten edict, ordering you to set off immediately. Your target is Richard's right flank army. You must sever Richard's right arm!"
Wu Jie knelt on one knee and said proudly, "Your subject obeys the decree!"
Wang Kuian helped Wu Jie to his feet and said, "General Wu, the Emperor's intention is to annihilate Richard's right wing army within a month."
"Rest assured, Lord Wang, Jie will not fail in his mission!"
"Excellent!" Wang Kuian said, then whispered in Wu Jie's ear, "This battle is crucial to the grand plan to destroy Xia, and will surely be a great achievement for our dynasty. Commander Wu will be remembered in history!"
"You flatter me, Lord Wang!"
Wang Kuian then said seriously, "General Wu, Cao Sheng has rebelled, and the Emperor is furious. If General Wu can capture Cao Sheng alive, the Emperor will surely be overjoyed."
"Wang Zhongguan, this humble servant will not fail the Emperor's good intentions!"
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