Or perhaps, their mother's death was also related to them?
Thinking of this, Lin Yu's eyes narrowed slightly.
If that's the case, then we'll settle both old and new scores. What harm is there in trampling Yandu and wiping out the powerful clans?
...
The next day.
The capital region, Hulao Pass.
The banners of the Buddhist army fluttered, and their troops approached the city.
This is the last barrier to the capital region.
Lin Yu did not order anyone to break through the barrier, but instead set up camp outside the city.
Half a day later, the Western Frontier Army rushed to the scene, took over Hulao Pass, and confronted the Buddhist Army from both inside and outside.
Meanwhile, Yang Rencheng, the commander-in-chief of the Western Frontier, was in Yandu, meeting with his father.
Yang Rencheng was over fifty years old, had served in the military for thirty years, and had achieved numerous military exploits, earning him the title of "Ever-Victorious General" in his unit. Naturally, he was also very arrogant.
Upon learning of the military situation at the front, he looked disdainful and said to his father, Yang Zonghua, "Father, this Lin family brat is clearly scared. Tonight, I will personally lead 10,000 elite troops in a surprise attack and we will definitely capture him and let you punish him!"
Yang Zonghua, however, was quite shrewd. He shook his head and said, "Son, don't be careless. This kid has only been the commander of the Floating Pagoda Army for a few months, yet he has repeatedly inflicted heavy losses on the Japanese. His strength should not be underestimated! Moreover, he brought the Iron Pagoda Army with him this time. If a battle really breaks out, it will surely be earth-shattering! It will be uncontrollable!"
Yang Rencheng frowned. "Then what do you mean, Father?"
Yang Zonghua sighed, "Those old bastards, Wu Tiande and his gang, are just hoping we'll fight the Lin family so they can take advantage of the situation and eliminate the Lin family father and son, while also weakening the Yang family's power!"
“But son! Our Yang family has so little wealth, all of which is tied up in the Western Regions. We can’t afford any more trouble! We can’t get involved in this mess!” Yang Zonghua said solemnly.
Yang Rencheng nodded. "I understand, Father. So my purpose in coming back this time is to mediate and protect the city. I'll try my best not to antagonize the Lin family!"
Yang Zonghua nodded in satisfaction and said, "Next, the Zhang family will definitely send someone to talk to the Lin family brat. How far they talk is up to them! Let's just wait and see!"
And so, the Western Frontier Army and the Buddhist Army remained locked in a stalemate at Hulao Pass for a day and a night.
Both sides exercised restraint.
The elders also breathed a sigh of relief.
Since we can't fight, let's talk!
After some discussion, the group decided to have the Zhang family send someone to negotiate with Lin Yu, hoping to resolve the matter peacefully.
Zhang Yi naturally couldn't go in person. After thinking for a moment, he said, "There is a talented young man from a collateral branch of my Zhang family. He is in his early thirties and has already served as a captain in the Southern Camp. I will have him represent my Zhang family to talk to the Lin family brat!"
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