Three days passed in a flash, and today was the day of departure. The Crown Prince, clad in armor, stood in his carriage, looking particularly majestic. Soldiers beat drums, the stirring beats echoing through the air, inspiring and boosting morale. The Emperor himself ascended the palace's high platform, observing the departing troops from afar and bidding the Crown Prince and the soldiers farewell.
Jiang Meiyu sat alone in a magnificent carriage, gazing out the window into the distance, a heart filled with anticipation and uneasiness. This vast army ostensibly headed for Water City, but the Crown Prince had already made all the necessary arrangements for the march. A small detachment would quietly depart midway, continuing towards Water City, while the main force would secretly advance towards Dongque. This decision, based on the fact that Water City was currently guarded by the Crown Prince's uncle, led the Crown Prince to attack Dongque first.
Despite their prosperous economy and flourishing culture, the Dongque people neglected their military preparations, indulging in a life of singing and dancing. As the famous saying goes, "War is the place of life and death; the road to survival and destruction must be carefully considered." Their disregard for war was destined to bring them catastrophic disaster.
What's more, their King Dongque actually secretly conspired with the King Xiliang to cooperate and wait for an opportunity to attack Beiyue. It really fits the saying "If you don't seek death, you won't die"
Because the plan to attack Dongque was carried out in secrecy, the First Prince was unaware of it. For years, the First Prince maintained a cautious and cautious lifestyle, yet he secretly maintained ties with Dongque. More importantly, his support for the Fourth Prince was intended to sow discord among the other princes and avenge his mother. The complexity of this palace struggle was staggering, with each prince driven by his own agenda and purpose.
The prince rode his horse to the carriage and asked with concern: "Yu'er, are you tired? Why don't we rest for a while?" His eyes were full of tenderness and worry.
Jiang Meiyu shook her head and replied with a smile: "Your Highness...husband, I am not tired and don't need to rest. I don't want the journey to be delayed because of me." Her voice was soft and firm, indicating that she was willing to move on.
The prince nodded, looked at Jiang Meiyu with appreciation, patted his horse's back, and continued to lead the team forward. They soon arrived at Shicheng and met up with the Sixth Prince.
After the Sixth Prince respectfully saluted the Crown Prince, he went straight into the tent to discuss the war.
"Brother, the light chariots and baggage carts are ready, and the food and fodder have arrived at the destination ahead of time." The Sixth Prince reported the situation in detail.
The prince nodded with satisfaction and praised, "Sixth brother, you have worked hard! Has the person you sent to gather information returned? This war needs to be resolved quickly and we cannot give the enemy a chance to breathe." His expression became serious and his tone was firm.
The Sixth Prince nodded and whispered in the Crown Prince's ear, "Don't worry, my royal brother. In Dongque City..." He shared the intelligence he had obtained with the Crown Prince, and the two began to discuss their battle plan. Finally, the Sixth Prince confidently stated, "This time, we will definitely defeat them without a fight."
The prince continued, "We are engaged in a long-distance campaign in North Vietnam. We must reduce the burden of war, which means we must take food from the enemy and try our best to solve the problem of food and drink for our soldiers on the territory of Dongque. We must transform the enemy's chariots and soldiers into our own strength, so as to achieve the goal of fighting to support the war."
After hearing what the prince said, Jiang Meiyu couldn't help but exclaimed: "Wow! This is such a clever strategy! In this way, it can not only reduce the logistical pressure of the army, but also weaken the strength of the enemy and enhance our combat effectiveness." Her eyes flashed with excitement, and she deeply admired the prince's wisdom and courage.
The prince smiled slightly and continued to explain: "Therefore, we must be good at utilizing the enemy's resources, seize their food, weapons and other supplies, and let them work for us. Only in this way can we gain a greater advantage on the battlefield." His voice was full of confidence and determination, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.
Jiang Meiyu said excitedly: "Your Highness the Crown Prince, you are really amazing! This strategy is simply a stroke of genius. I believe that under your leadership, we will be able to defeat the Dongque Kingdom and defend the peace of the Beiyue Kingdom." Her eyes revealed infinite admiration for the Crown Prince.
The prince responded with a smile: "Thank you Yu'er for the compliment, but this war requires the joint efforts of all soldiers. We must unite, forge ahead bravely, and fight for our country and our people." His eyes were firm and deep, making people feel his inner determination and sense of mission.
In fact, the prince has always had a mission in his heart, which is to unify the four kingdoms. By then, there will be no war, the people will live and work in peace, and the country will be strong and prosperous. This is also the responsibility and mission he should bear as the king of a country, and it is also a kind of affirmation and proof of his own ability.
The soldiers rested for two days, and then, two nights later, the Crown Prince began deploying his forces for a surprise attack on Dongque. He knew the importance of this battle; if successful, North Vietnam would become the dominant power, unifying the world within reach. Therefore, he decided to personally lead a group of elite troops into Dongque City and raid its granaries, thereby weakening the enemy's strength.
"I will lead a group of elite soldiers to sneak into Dongque City and attack the granary. Chengji, you will be responsible for the flank attack, and sixth brother, you will wait for my signal in the front. We will cooperate from inside and outside." said the prince.
"Yes, my Royal Brother!" Cheng Ji and the Sixth Prince replied in unison. They all understood the importance of this mission and knew they shouldered a huge responsibility. Therefore, they had to give it their all and not slack off in the slightest.
The three of them made a gesture of cooperation, then separated. The Crown Prince led his elite troops to quietly infiltrate Dongque City, while Chengji led his troops to attack from the flank, and the Sixth Prince waited for the Crown Prince's signal at the front. Everything proceeded in an orderly manner according to plan, but no one could have imagined that this battle would be so brutal...
This night was destined to be turbulent. The defenders of Dongque City had never anticipated the North Vietnamese attack in the dead of night. Caught off guard, they were quickly crushed. The entire city was plunged into chaos, with flames shooting into the sky and shouts of killing echoing everywhere.
The soldiers of North Vietnam rushed into the city like wolves and tigers, leaving corpses everywhere they went. Although the soldiers of Dongque fought bravely, they were outnumbered and eventually retreated step by step. After a fierce battle, the soldiers of North Vietnam finally broke into the palace of Dongque.
At this point, the King of Dongque was still deep in sleep, completely unaware of what was happening outside. When he was awakened, it was too late to escape, and he had no choice but to surrender. The soldiers of Beiyue mercilessly tied him up, and the Crown Prince ordered him to be taken to North Vietnam to await the Emperor's judgment. Thus, Dongque fell completely, defeated without a fight.
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