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Qin Yuanzhi was a typical second-generation royal, and he had seen plenty of arrogant and domineering people since he was a child. At this moment, he retorted with a sarcastic remark that he couldn't hear clearly, and the meaning was very clear: "Are we deaf, or are you all blind?"
"I was preoccupied with the war and worked tirelessly through the night. My eyesight is failing, and I did not see you commanders here. I hope you will not be offended!"
Since Qin Yuanzhi had replied, Wang Yan immediately seized the opportunity and stopped worrying about saving face, because he could remain calm, while some people couldn't wait.
"Commanders, the armies of Xu Ri and Wei Yue are trapped deep in the northern city and have sent out beacon fires for help several times. Why have you not sent troops to their aid?"
"General Wang, our tens of thousands of troops are trapped in the south city and have not yet been relieved. How can we possibly rescue the north city? Besides, the armies of Xu Ri and Wei Yue are extremely powerful and unparalleled among the three armies. Do they really need our help?"
Wang Yan was speechless for a moment. "Unrivaled in the three armies" was his evaluation of the Xu Ri and Wei Yue armies after the great victory at Luan Shi City. Most of the military merits were given to the newly appointed elites in the two armies based on this.
"Commander Qin, your four armies have far more soldiers than the Xu Ri and Wei Yue armies. Send reinforcements to rescue Beicheng immediately, and I will not hold you accountable for not rescuing your ally."
"Our army is unable to send reinforcements to the northern city!"
"Our Doumu Army is currently defending against the enemy and cannot spare any attention!"
"My Anwu Army..."
"I, An Shengjun..."
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"I don't care whether you are capable or not. Immediately dispatch 50,000 men to reinforce Beicheng, or don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"Steward Wang...you want to mobilize us...you're overstepping your authority!"
The military supervisor cannot mobilize troops, at least not before the commander-in-chief is dead. Several commanders have had enough of Wang Yan and the other two Imperial Guards, and they simply don't want to help today.
Wang Yan was trembling with anger. The armies of Xu Ri and Wei Yue were all newly promoted by Emperor Zhaowu, and they had various interests with him. He originally wanted the two armies to make a feigned attack on the city, but Prince Chang Le had pushed him too hard. The enemy in the north city suddenly retreated. Seeing that there was an advantage to be gained, the armies of Xu Ri and Wei Yue ended up in a predicament in the north city.
These two Imperial Guards are the foundation of Emperor Zhaowu's future plans. If they cannot be rescued quickly, Wang Yan's good days will be over, and many people will try to sabotage him.
"My lord, look! The north city is on fire!"
As the shouts rang out, everyone looked toward the north of the city and saw thick smoke billowing into the sky, its color clearly indicating arson.
Are they going to die together?
Arson is a skill; setting fire when the enemy and our forces are locked in combat is an act that would kill a thousand enemies while harming eight hundred of our own.
"Did you... hear the singing?"
Qin Yuanzhi murmured, "I heard... the Imperial Guard's song!"
A mournful and resolute song drifted over faintly. It was a piece that Wang Yushi had personally composed when she first created the Imperial Guard. Whenever this song was sung, all the Imperial Guards would feel proud.
"Now that's more like... our Great Xia's Imperial Guard! Their fighting spirit is still there!"
"Qincheng, you stay here. I'll take ten thousand men to circle around to the north of the city and take a look!"
"Let's go together! I want to see those brave men too!"
In July of the eleventh year of Zhaowu, the southern route army of the Great Xia Western Expeditionary Army besieged Lanshi City. Unfortunately, they were ambushed. The commanders of the Xu Ri and Wei Yue armies were unable to command properly and were trapped in the encirclement. The soldiers set fire to themselves and vowed to fight back to the death. Later, they were relieved by the help of friendly forces. More than half of the soldiers were lost, and the enemy suffered heavy casualties.
The Great Xia army retreated twenty miles to set up camp. The supervising officer, Wang Yan, was unfair in his rewards and punishments, which led to a mutiny by the armies of Xu Ri and Wei Yue. King Chang Le forcibly suppressed the mutiny, resulting in countless deaths and injuries.
In a single day, the Southern Route Army of the Great Xia Western Expedition suffered a loss of nearly 100,000 men, and morale was low. King Chang Le had no choice but to seek help from both the capital and Kangju at the same time.
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