The northern region is cold and frigid, while the western region is a land conquered on horseback. Undeterred by the weather, they launch fierce attacks. Yan Beimo led his troops into Youzhou overnight.
Taking advantage of Yanbeimo's absence, the troops from Mobei crossed the Mo River in warships and attacked Jiaqing.
The armies of the other kings also took the opportunity to march north, causing widespread devastation throughout the Northern Netherworld.
A cold wind raged, and heavy rain poured down.
Chu Changning was being pursued by the troops from Mo Nan behind him and fled for his life.
When Jiaqing was defeated and the princes launched a northern expedition against Youzhou, she realized what was happening when she was escorted away ahead of time by her secret guards.
Yan Beimo did it on purpose, leaving her with Jiaqing to draw away the troops from the south of the desert, so that he could unite with the princes to resist the Western Regions and quickly seize Youzhou.
Even if she were captured by Mo Nan, for the sake of Youzhou, Mo Nan would not kill her, but would use her to make a deal.
She sat inside the carriage, closing her eyes in anger.
He truly deserves to be called the legitimate son of a noble family; he murdered his father and brothers, and even used his own children as pawns.
"My lady, please do not worry. I will protect you with my life."
Shuangyue, who was standing next to her, handed her a handkerchief.
Chu Changning sneered, "If the Lord can do such a thing, why should we run away? We can just be arrested in Jiaqing's presence."
Shuangyue remained silent. They were supposed to leave Jiaqing two days ago, and the timing was perfect. Nothing would have happened, but the lady had gone through a miscarriage, which delayed them by two days.
The people from Mo Nan saw through the fake lady, which is why they arrived so quickly.
It's their fault for not doing things properly.
"Further ahead is Lizhou City, where the lord has already made all the arrangements."
This incident happened suddenly. The Western Regions and the Southern Desert joined forces and launched a surprise attack on Youzhou. The You Emperor surrendered to the new emperor, and their people lost a lot of troops in order to intercept the new emperor.
Chu Changning leaned against the car wall without saying a word.
After the people of Mobei occupied Jiaqing, they pursued Chu Changning all the way.
Before they even reached Lizhou City, they were stopped in Luzhou.
The people of Luzhou had close ties with Yanbei Mo, and the general in the city saw the token and welcomed them in.
However, Luzhou lacked sufficient troops, and Mo Nan was determined to attack.
Before she left, Yan Beimo gave her a dragon talisman, which could be used to mobilize the border troops.
Chu Changning didn't want Luzhou to fall because of her, so she sent He Xing, who had always protected her, to mobilize troops.
Luzhou is close to the border; if we hold out for three days, reinforcements will arrive.
In the military camp.
Asileyan, the military advisor, warned, "Princess, if we don't quickly capture Luzhou, once Marquis Yan takes Youzhou, he will surely return, and our plan will fail."
"Helian Ye actually dared to set me up. Is it because of that Chu Changning?"
Ashileyan's face was extremely ugly. She threw the dossier in her hand to the ground and said angrily.
"Who exactly led the troops from the Western Regions to attack Youzhou? Where did Helian Ye go?"
Inside the large tent, everyone remained silent.
Someone stepped forward and said, "I heard that there is turmoil in the Central Plains. The King of Qi sent troops to attack Chaodong, and the King of An resisted to the death. The two sides are now fighting."
"I believe that the young master has most likely gone to Chaodong."
Ashileyan's beautiful face instantly twisted. "Good, very good. Yan Beimo takes Beiyou, and Helian Ye goes to seize Chaodong. So we, Mo Nan, are just stepping stones for them."
"Helian Ye, very well!"
"Pass on my order to attack Luzhou tonight."
If Yan Beimo dared to plot against her, she would kill his wife and children to avenge him.
Mo Nan launched a night attack on Luzhou City, with over 100,000 troops storming in. The city was poorly defended and unable to withstand the onslaught.
The air crackled with the sound of cannons, and a massive, dark army pressed in. Archers took their positions beneath the city walls, unleashing a dense rain of arrows.
Inside the city's military camp, several generals were discussing countermeasures in earnest, but they were simply short of troops. The generals had already prepared themselves to perish with the city.
Chu Changning was aware of the situation here, so he secretly sent assassins to burn the grain and fodder in Monan. These assassins were not good at fighting, but they were first-rate at causing trouble.
The troops stationed in Mobei were stationed outside the city and were unfamiliar with the terrain. If they burned their supplies, they wouldn't be able to hold out for long. Even if they were discovered, it would buy them some time.
"What you say is true, Madam. Their troops have almost all crossed the Jade Gate. They can enter and exit through the East Gate."
Chu Changning nodded, looked at the terrain on the sand table, pointed to a river, and frowned as he asked, "Is this the Yunlan River Bridge?"
Liu Ping, the commander defending the city, knew her identity and dared not neglect her, so he responded.
The other generals didn't look so good. If it weren't for this damned lady suddenly coming to Luzhou, they wouldn't have been attacked by Mo Nan.
"I have an idea, but I don't know what you all think?"
Everyone, "---"
What ideas could a woman possibly have? She's just making things worse.
Liu Ping thought that this lady was quite bold to send people to burn the grain and fodder in the southern desert, so he spoke up.
"Please speak freely, Madam."
Chu Changning pointed to the exit of the East Gate and said, "Let the people in the city leave the city overnight, cross the Yunlan River Bridge, and head to Lizhou City behind it."
"Reinforcements will arrive in less than three days. General, send troops to garrison Yunlan. If the people garrisoning Yunlan see that it is not reinforcements, they can destroy the river-crossing bridge at all costs. The troops from Mo Nan will not be able to cross. This place will be nothing more than an empty city, and the losses will be minimal."
Will the people of Lizhou City pick up our people?
Chu Changning handed over the letter that he had prepared beforehand.
"This contains the jade seal of Lord Junhou Libei; the city of Lizhou will receive it."
This is a fake jade seal that she secretly made; she never expected it to come in handy so soon.
Liu Ping was shocked. He quickly took the letter, glanced at it, and confirmed that it was Li Bei's jade seal. He finally breathed a sigh of relief.
“Since the people can leave, then Madam, please also leave through the east gate. I will be stationed in Luzhou and will certainly try to delay you.”
Chu Changning shook his head, "I can't leave."
Ashleyan wanted to kill her; she couldn't leave.
Once she leaves, the people in the city will be unable to leave. Mo Nan will launch a full-scale attack on Luzhou, and the city gates will be breached within a night. She needs to delay the opportunity for the people in the city to leave.
The people of Luzhou City must not die because of her.
"I'll stay here and wait for reinforcements."
The generals were shocked, "---"
"But this place is fraught with danger. The lady is guarding the city; if something happens to her, Luzhou—"
"Nothing will happen. The reinforcements will arrive in two days."
Liu Ping was startled. He exchanged glances with the soldiers but remained silent.
Chu Changning said calmly, "Then, how about leaving Luzhou City to me?"
"The lady is six months pregnant. If something were to happen to her within our Luzhou territory, we would truly be unable to bear the consequences."
"I said I wouldn't."
Chu Changning interrupted them, pointing to the battle situation on the map.
"Mo Nan is unfamiliar with the terrain here, and the east and west flanks are undefended. Does Lord Liu have any soldiers skilled in water combat?"
Seeing that she was determined, Liu Ping was filled with fighting spirit.
"Yes, madam, please speak freely."
"The cavalry in the eastern camp of Mo Nan are the most skilled in attack. The soldiers from Shanshui in the city crossed the Canglang River to attack. Their rear was undefended, and they assumed that reinforcements had arrived and would definitely return to defend."
"Send another small detachment to raid the Western Army's main camp and set fire to the main tents."
Liu Ping was alarmed. "In that case, there won't be many soldiers left in the city."
Chu Changning said calmly, "We must be put in a life-or-death situation to survive; otherwise, we will all die here tonight."
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