Ahua withdrew her gaze, feeling instantly relieved. A smile appeared on her lips. That's good.
Looking at Yu Chengzhen, who was showing concern for him, he said, "Go help your brother."
Ahua's expression was solemn. After not seeing them for several years, both Anuan and Jiang Yu had become even more formidable.
Is the older brother still a match for Jiang Yu?
Yu Chengzhen looked towards the Rouran king, whose king was being besieged by Jiang Yu and Gao Ge, and was in a critical situation.
He said nothing more to Ahua, his face filled with anxiety, and spurred his horse toward the Rouran king.
"ha……"
He slashed at Jiang Yu with the curved sword in his hand.
Jiang Yu turned around and thrust the long sword in his hand backward.
The four of them were entangled together.
After an unknown amount of time, the men on the battlefield were drenched in sweat and completely exhausted.
Both sides tacitly withdrew their troops.
Seeing that more than half of his soldiers had been killed or wounded, the Rouran king's face grew increasingly grim.
Jiang Yu's face didn't seem particularly happy either.
The two sides were evenly matched in strength, but the Rouran were more skilled on the grasslands, and they suffered many casualties.
Watching the Rouran people retreat rapidly, Jiang Yu knew that this was only the beginning.
They had to defeat and drive back the Rouran.
A strong wind swept in, and the air seemed to smell of blood.
Strong and pungent smell.
Everyone's face was covered in bloody mud.
After counting the dead and wounded soldiers, Jiang Yu and the others finally had time to rest.
But they didn't even have time to rest.
A new round of war began with the Rouran.
While they appeared to have won the battle, their weaknesses were also quite apparent.
Their warhorses were not as strong as those of the Rouran, and their soldiers were not as agile as the enemy when fighting on horseback.
If they continue to confront each other head-on, it will likely be disadvantageous for them.
Although the Rouran people now obey the Rouran king, there is no harmony within the Rouran. The Rouran were formed by several tribes, and some of them did not agree with the continued strong attacks on the Central Plains.
Perhaps they can use this opportunity to divide the Rouran.
Qi Nuan looked at Yan Gong.
I agree with what Yan Gong said. The Rouran people were a nomadic people who mostly made a living by herding and were not good at farming. They also migrated frequently with the changing seasons.
In the past, they would come to rob villages near the border every autumn harvest season.
They usually plundered and ran away, so the military strategy of the Great Zhou against the Rouran people was mainly defensive.
The new Rouran king is now too ambitious, and there is also disharmony within the Central Plains.
Therefore, it launched multiple attacks on the Central Plains within a year.
If Shangjun hadn't had a large number of soldiers stationed on the border, things wouldn't have been handled this way; the Rouran might have already invaded the Central Plains.
This is also the fundamental reason why Jiang Yu decided to lead the expedition against Rouran.
As for the tribe that Yu Chengzhen, who was with Ahua, did not approve of the Rouran king's invasion of the Central Plains.
However, he only participated in the attack on the Central Plains because of Yu Chengzhen.
Now that Jiang Yu is leading a large army to attack the Rouran, those tribes are probably already dissatisfied.
However, because they were both Rouran, they had to resist the army of Shangjun.
If you use words to persuade them, you can reduce many of their obstacles.
After the matter was settled, Yan Gong and Xiao Xing went to negotiate.
Their war with the Rouran continued.
The Rouran army was repeatedly forced back by Jiang Yu and his men.
The Rouran king's aura grew increasingly weak, and seeing his furious expression, the middle-aged man standing below him took a few steps forward.
"Your Majesty, I do have a plan that we can use."
"oh?"
The Rouran king looked at the middle-aged man, who was the traitor who had defected from Shangjun. After being discovered by Jiang Yu and others, he fled to Rouran.
Although the Rouran king used to value him highly, after he was discovered to have fled to Rouran, the Rouran king no longer regarded him as much. In the past, he had been of great use to the Rouran king.
However, since a traitor could betray Shangjun, he naturally had to be wary of him betraying him, the Rouran king, one day.
Since the middle-aged man arrived in Rouran, the Rouran king's attitude towards him has made him realize what the Rouran king is thinking.
But he had no way out; he could only cling to what was in front of him.
He glanced at Ahua.
He said coldly, "I'm afraid we'll need the princess's help."
Ah Hua knew he had ill intentions the moment he spoke.
Sure enough, he mentioned himself.
Ahua gave him a cold look, her eyes filled with warning.
He ignored Ahua's gaze and continued to offer advice to the Rouran king.
The Rouran king naturally saw the subtle tension between the two and knew that his sister disliked Wu Xiangrong very much.
But if it's useful, he doesn't mind listening to his plans.
He also knew that compared to the people of the Central Plains, the Rouran were more formidable on the battlefield, but far inferior to the Central Plains people in terms of cunning.
The people of the Central Plains have always been cunning and treacherous, yet other tribes so easily believed Jiang Yu's lies.
A mocking smile curled at the corner of his lips. No wonder they hadn't made any progress over the years.
"you say."
The Rouran king looked at Wu Xiangrong.
"The king knows that the princess grew up in the Central Plains, but what the king doesn't know is that the princess grew up with several generals in the Shangjun army, and their friendship is naturally very deep..."
"Lord Wu is probably overthinking things. Now that we are enemies of the Central Plains, what friendship can we possibly have left?"
Wu Xiangrong smiled, his eyes filled with malice.
"Your Highness, you don't know that. People from the Central Plains are the most hypocritical. Even if they are very dissatisfied with the other party in their hearts, they will act as if they are very friendly with the other party on the surface."
He looked at Ahua and said, “I have been in Shangjun for many years and have had contact with them. I know their character. As long as the princess cooperates, I guarantee that this plan will succeed.”
Ahua was about to say something when the Rouran king interrupted her.
"In that case, please tell me your plan, sir."
Ahua pursed her lips, listening to their conversation, her expression growing increasingly grim.
Although she was now on the opposite side from Ah Nuan and the others, she hoped to fight them fair and square to the death, rather than resorting to such despicable methods.
But looking into her brother's eyes, she knew she had no right to refuse.
On the other side...
Although the soldiers in Shangjun were exhausted, everyone had a smile on their face.
Another great victory! I'm sure they'll drive these Rouran back to their homeland soon.
"This great victory is thanks to the efforts of Yan Gong and Xiao Xing, and also to all the generals and soldiers. I would like to offer you all a toast."
Jiang Yu picked up the bowl of wine and toasted each of the soldiers present.
Finally, he finished the wine in the bowl.
"Your Excellency is too kind. Protecting our homes and defending our country is our duty."
The countless stars in the sky seemed to illuminate the night even more.
Qi Nuan looked at Jiang Yu under the night sky. He was just like the stars, dazzling but not blinding.
"Ah Nuan, let's have a drink."
Qi Nuan turned around and saw Qingqing and Yang Liuer standing behind her, looking at her.
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