Chapter 339 What does General Zuo need a skirt for? (4200 words)
Xiahou Nan was rescued by a cultivator at the Immortal Realm, mounted his horse, and continued to lead his army into battle.
However, because Xiao Mo had killed several Wei generals, the Qin army was now much more powerful than the Wei army.
At the same time, Xiao Mo also mounted his horse and charged into the front lines on his Snow-Treading Steed.
Xiao Mo relentlessly charged through the battlefield of millions, leaving corpses in his wake.
High above the clouds, cultivators at the Ascension Realm on both sides were engaged in a battle.
Immortal cultivators also faced off against each other on the battlefield.
Many soldiers also charged towards the cultivators in the upper three realms as if their lives depended on it.
Although these cultivators killed them as easily as killing fish, taking the lives of several soldiers with a flick of their wrists.
But these soldiers did not die in vain.
Regardless of their level of cultivation, all cultivators value their breath.
If you get bogged down in the quagmire of the battlefield, there will be a constant stream of martial arts warriors trying to wear you down and deplete your spiritual energy.
If you don't catch your breath, you might very well be buried in this blood-soaked land.
Many cultivators in the upper three realms perished on the battlefield in this way.
Xiao Mo stood out too much on the battlefield.
Naturally, some cultivators at the Jade Purity Realm and Nascent Soul Realm noticed Xiao Mo.
They attempted to assassinate Xiao Mo.
But the cultivators from the Northern Wilderness and the one-eyed general stood in front of Xiao Mo, protecting him as they fought to their hearts' content!
The battle lasted for two days and two nights.
The battle lines are increasingly advancing towards Biyue City.
Xiahou Nan sensed something was wrong and hesitated whether to retreat and defend the city.
But soon, Xiahou Nan no longer needed to hesitate.
After fighting for two days and two nights, Xiao Mo penetrated deep into the Wei army, killed a general with a single spear thrust, and seized the Wei army flag with one hand. He then tossed it into the air, and the spear sliced through it, shattering the flag into snowflakes of tattered cloth.
"withdraw!"
Xiahou Nan stared at Xiao Mo for a moment, and finally chose to withdraw his troops.
After the great battle, Xiao Mo stood on the battlefield riding his Snow-Treading Horse, his once snow-white armor now stained with blood.
Xiahou Nan withdrew his troops back to the city, and the protective formation of Biyue City was activated, forcing them to remain within the city walls.
The Northern Wilderness Army set up camp thirty miles away.
Although the Wei army suffered heavy losses in this battle, the Northern Wilderness army also suffered 70% of the Wei army's losses.
However, the Northern Wilderness army did manage to boost morale.
Especially Xiao Mo.
Most of the generals in the Northern Wilderness thought that Xiao Mo was just good-looking and had a showy appearance, and that he might have some strength, but probably not much.
However, Xiao Mo's bravery on the battlefield made everyone look at this young man who was not yet twenty years old with new respect.
Even Xiao Shi understood why His Majesty valued Xiao Mo so much.
This kid is really good.
After this great battle, Xiao Mo was credited with killing several enemy generals and capturing their flags on the battlefield, thus earning the merit of killing generals and capturing flags. As a result, Xiao Shi naturally handed over 10,000 Snow-Treading Dragon Riders and 30,000 infantrymen to Xiao Mo.
For the next seven days, the Northern Wilderness army did not launch a forced attack on the city.
Instead, they kept hurling insults at Xiahou Nan from below the city walls, using extremely vile language that essentially ruined Xiahou Nan's family history.
But Xiahou Nan refused to leave the city to fight.
"Xiao Mo, what's your plan?"
Inside the tent, Xiao Shi asked Xiao Mo.
At this time, Xiao Mo had already integrated into the decision-making level through his military achievements, and Xiao Shi also seemed to be intentionally cultivating his third son.
"Are there any women's skirts in the army?" Xiao Mo thought for a moment and asked Xiao Shi.
"What does General Zuo need a skirt for?" General Huang asked.
Xiao Mo smiled slightly: "Naturally, it will be sent to General Xiahou."
On that day, an envoy from the Northern Wilderness army was sent to Biyue City.
Xiahou Nan found this interesting and personally received him.
"My name is Yan Zijun, and I greet General Xiahou." Yan Zijun, the envoy from the Northern Wilderness, bowed.
"Could it be that Your Highness has come to a realization and wants to join forces with my Wei Kingdom to annex the Qin Kingdom?" Xiahou Nan asked with a smile.
"How could the loyal generals of the Northern Wilderness, who have served four generations, join forces with the weak Wei? However, General Xiao Mo of the Left is concerned about Your Highness and has specially sent a gift. Please accept it with a smile."
Yan Zijun waved his hand, and the servant next to him stepped forward carrying a box.
Xiahou Nan frowned, but still stepped down from his seat as the city lord, came to the box, and opened it himself.
Inside was a light purple woman's dress and a letter.
“Read it to me.”
Xiahou Nan tossed the envelope to the adjutant beside him.
The lieutenant took the envelope and read aloud:
"To stand in a tiger's tent and fear arrows and stones, or to possess a fierce beast and act like a tortoise hiding in its shell, is unheard of in ancient times."
Why do I present you with brocade robes and rosy skirts?
Indeed, the general, secluded behind closed doors, lost in thought with his hands on his knees, possesses the delicate charm of a woman confined to her chambers.
If you are afraid of the sound of drums and horns, you might as well burn your armor and discard your halberds, and put on your makeup in front of the mirror; you can still win a smile from all over the world.
The following day, a banner was hung at the gate of the camp. One might ask: When will the embroidered curtains be replaced atop the green waters of the city?
"How dare you!"
After the deputy general finished reading, the other generals angrily drew their long swords, as if they wanted to chop Yan Zijun and the others into mincemeat.
But Yan Zijun and the others remained calm and composed, showing no fear whatsoever.
Xiahou Nan waved his hand to stop the generals around him, then took out a purple dress from the box and actually put it on.
"This dress is exquisitely made and truly excellent. Please convey my gratitude to General Zuo," Xiahou Nan said with a smile.
“Of course.” Yan Zijun’s eyes narrowed. “Now that the gifts have been delivered, we shall take our leave.”
"Please wait, everyone! Someone, escort the Northern Wilderness Envoy out of the city!" Xiahou Nan ordered his men to escort Yan Zijun and the others out of the city.
After returning to the main camp, Yan Zijun recounted everything that had happened in Biyue City without missing a single detail.
After hearing this, Xiao Shi and the others all frowned.
"Xiao Mo, what do you think?" Xiao Shi asked.
"This Xiahou Nan is capable of enduring what ordinary people cannot; he is truly remarkable." Xiao Mo also had some appreciation for Xiahou Nan.
At first, Xiao Mo thought that Xiahou Nan was somewhat reckless, which was why he confronted the Northern Wilderness army head-on.
Afterwards, Xiao Mo felt that the fact that the other side dared to confront the Northern Wilderness army head-on meant that they were truly confident in defeating the Northern Wilderness army.
And as long as the enemy breaks through the Northern Wilderness army head-on.
The Northern Wilderness would have to change its offensive and defensive strategies, let alone launch an attack on the Wei Kingdom.
If the defenses are not breached, he will remain entrenched and not venture out, just as he is doing now.
“Xiahou Nan is troublesome to begin with,” Xiao Shi said, shaking his head.
"I wonder if there are any documents from the Wei court or the generals of the eleven cities in the southern border of Wei in the Northern Wilderness?" Xiao Mo thought for a moment and asked Xiao Shi.
"Yes." Xiao Shi nodded, and without asking Xiao Mo what he wanted to do, he said directly, "I will have someone prepare it and send it to your tent later."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Xiao Mo bowed respectfully.
"It's getting late, everyone should rest now. Xiao Mo, if you need anything later, you can come to my tent anytime," Xiao Shi said to Xiao Mo.
"Yes," Xiao Mo replied without being polite.
Xiao Yishe, standing to the side, clenched his fists tightly.
Since Xiao Mo stole the show in that great battle, Xiao Yishe has felt himself being marginalized, and even gradually abandoned by his own father.
Xiao Mo has much more say in the military camp than I do, and he can now contact my father at any time!
This made Xiao Yishe even more resentful, but he was now completely powerless against Xiao Mo!
As for Xiao Mo, he didn't even glance at Xiao Yishe.
After returning to his military camp, he reviewed the biographical records of the twelve border generals of the southern Wei Kingdom and the recent events that had occurred in the Wei court.
Over the next seven days, Xiao Mo frequently visited Xiao Shi's camp.
Xiao Shi and Xiao Mo often talked all night long.
Seven days later, Xiao Shi divided his forces into twelve groups, no longer focusing on Biyue City, but instead trying to find opportunities in other border cities.
Dividing troops to attack a city has both advantages and disadvantages.
If Biyue City, being the main city, can be captured, the southern border defense line of Wei will completely collapse, and other border cities will also fall without a fight.
If troops are divided to attack a city, the other cities can support each other, which will prolong the battle and benefit the defending side.
However, the advantage of dividing the troops to attack the city is that it can add a lot of variables to this great battle.
Xiao Mo led his 10,000 Snow-Treading Dragon Riders and 30,000 infantry to attack Horsehoof City.
Xiao Mo has two deputy generals assisting him.
One of them was named Zhao Guang, and the other was Li Jing, whom he had met once before.
The lord of Horseshoe City is a woman from the Lian family of the Wei Kingdom, and her name is simply "Carp".
Lian Li is about the same age as Xiao Mo, only three years older than him.
She also practices marksmanship, and her skill level is at the Dragon Gate Perfection stage; moreover, she is still unmarried.
Lian Li is indeed quite beautiful, possessing a certain heroic spirit.
Xiao Mo challenged the enemy alone from below the city several times.
Every time Xiao Mo challenged her, she would come out and fight him.
But Xiao Mo always held back a bit, making it seem like they were evenly matched, and his acting was very convincing.
Half a month later, rumors began to circulate in Horseshoe City that Lian Li and Xiao Mo had developed feelings for each other, and that their battles were like flirting.
Lian Li knew that the rumors circulating in Horseshoe City were deliberately spread by Xiao Mo to disrupt the morale of her army, and she sternly suppressed them.
But to her surprise, the imperial court soon learned of the matter.
The King of Wei wanted to recall Lian Li to the court, but Xiahou Nan refused! He submitted a memorial to the court stating, "General Lian is devoted to the country and would never have colluded with the enemy general."
At the same time, rumors were circulating in the capital of Wei that the King of Zhenbei was plotting with Xiahou Nan, and that Beihuang wanted to share Wei with Xiahou Nan. In the future, Beihuang would establish its own kingdom, and Xiahou Nan would occupy half of Wei's territory and declare himself king!
Even Xiao Shi's "illicit" letter to Xiahou Nan had reached the capital of Wei.
Naturally, it also reached the hands of the ruler of Qin.
It wasn't just the Wei court that was thrown into turmoil; the Qin court, which had always lacked confidence in the Northern Wilderness, was also thrown into chaos.
The only difference is that when the King of Qin was furious, it was truly just a fit of rage.
The King of Qin said he would remove Xiao Shi from his military command, but the process was proceeding very slowly behind the scenes, with everything being done by delaying tactics.
But the situation was different in the state of Wei.
The ruler of Wei was already cowardly and incompetent, and he was so frightened that he immediately summoned Xiahou Nan back to the capital!
With the frontline battles so urgent, how could Xiahou Nan possibly agree?
Xiahou Nan wrote several letters, stating that this was all a conspiracy by the Qin state and expressing his unwavering loyalty!
But how could the ruler of Wei possibly believe it?
Your niece, Lian Li, was flirting with the opposing general on the battlefield. I ordered her to return to the capital, but you refused.
Now the letters between you and the Prince of Zhenbei have reached my hands, and the King of Qin is also preparing to deal with the Prince of Zhenbei. What else is this but treason?
If you are not plotting a rebellion!
Then let's quickly fight the Snow Dragon Riders to the death!
Under pressure from the imperial court and numerous generals in Horseshoe City, Lian Li was extremely anxious.
She knew that her uncle could not leave the city to fight.
Since that's the case, then let's go out of the city and fight a bloody battle ourselves!
To prove his innocence, when Xiao Mo led his army to challenge the enemy, Lian Li directly led the city's army to meet the enemy.
Lian Li wanted to prove his innocence to the imperial court.
Otherwise, if the people of Horseshoe City fall into disarray, it is very likely to collapse on its own without being attacked.
But soon, Lian Li witnessed Xiao Mo's strength in capturing twenty-one cities in Wei.
Xiao Mo, his face covered by a demon mask and wielding a long spear, personally led ten thousand Snow-Treading Dragon Riders in a charge to kill the enemy.
Moreover, under Xiao Mo's command and coordination, these 10,000 Snow-Treading Dragon Riders split and regrouped, using the real to attack the weak and the weak to avoid the real.
Moreover, the 20,000 infantrymen, in coordination with the Snow-Treading Dragon Riders, formed a battle formation, and the combined cavalry and infantry, under Xiao Moru's command, exerted their maximum combat power.
"Xiao Mo! Prepare to die!"
Knowing that he was doomed to defeat, Lian Li charged directly at Xiao Mo.
Xiao Mo rode up on horseback and fought with her.
Lian Li then realized that Xiao Mo had been holding back the whole time during their fight!
After fifteen rounds, Lian Li was thrown off his horse by Xiao Mo's spear, and Xiao Mo ordered his men to tie him up.
After their commander was captured alive, the morale of the Horseshoe City army plummeted.
"Those who surrender live, those who resist die."
Xiao Mo's voice echoed across the battlefield.
Because many soldiers had heard that Frost King Xiao Mo did not kill surrendered generals and even treated them well, many Wei soldiers lost their will to resist and surrendered one after another.
After Xiao Mo conquered Horsehoof City, he forbade his soldiers from harassing the people.
"Xiao Mo, you're despicable, shameless, and vile! If you have the guts, kill me!" Lian Li, bound and brought before Xiao Mo, cursed him vehemently.
Xiao Mo didn't refute it, because it was indeed his own idea.
But Xiao Mo felt that at most he was despicable, and he shouldn't be considered shameless or vulgar.
However, Lian Li was indeed good at marching and fighting, and it was only because he had no choice but to leave the city to fight the enemy in the end.
Xiao Mo valued her talent and wanted to persuade her to surrender.
But the carp refused to obey.
Xiao Mo didn't say anything more. He decided to suppress her and treat her well for a while. If she still refused to surrender, he would send her to Si Yao to deal with.
Otherwise, the rumors about my flirting with Lian Li these past few days would be impossible to explain.
After breaching Horseshoe City, Xiao Mo broke through the defense line of the twelve cities in the southern border of Wei.
Xiao Mo then personally led a large army deep into the enemy city and repeatedly harassed them.
For Xiahou Nan, after the bloody battle with Lianli, the struggle in the imperial court also came to a conclusion, and the court temporarily trusted Xiahou Nan.
Xiahou Nan joined forces with other cities to resist the main force of the Northern Wilderness.
As for Xiao Mo, who was causing trouble in the rear of Wei, Xiahou Nan could only hope that the court would send troops to stop him.
But Xiahou Nan realized he was wrong.
Xiao Mo, like a sharp blade, led an army of less than 40,000 and captured four cities of Wei.
While breaking through the city, Xiao Mo absorbed the surrendered generals and soldiers.
Xiao Mo treated all surrendered soldiers who had made meritorious contributions equally, and even publicized them extensively.
Furthermore, Xiao Mo was never stingy with rewarding his subordinates, and as a result, many surrendered soldiers and generals even showed signs of fanatical conversion.
A month later, before Wei could react, Xiao Mo had already occupied Yanmen Pass.
This means that Xiao Mo has cut off the supply lines to the eleven cities in the southern border of Wei!
Taking advantage of the shortage of food, fodder, and various elixirs and spiritual medicines to replenish Biyue City's vital energy, Xiao Shi joined forces and launched a massive attack on the city!
At the same time, the Wei court panicked and dispatched a large army to attack Yanmen Pass at all costs!
Xiahou Nan also coordinated with the reinforcements, sending troops to Yanmen Pass to cut off Xiao Mo's supply line.
At this time, Yanmen Pass, like the eleven southern cities that had severed ties with the Wei court, had become an isolated city.
Xiao Mo stood atop the city wall, looking down at the tens of thousands of troops below, his eyes calm and serene.
“General.” Li Jing stood beside Xiao Mo, his expression complex. “The Prince has sent a letter.”
"What did the prince say?" Xiao Mo asked.
"Your Highness, may I ask the General—can you hold out for thirty days?"
(End of this chapter)
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