Chapter 741 - 26: The Movements of Three Kingdoms, Winds and Clouds Suddenly Rise

"Chancellor," Yelv Xiuge began, his voice resonant like a great bell, "the Song Army has arrayed its forces at the border with menacing intent."

"Youzhou is the shield of our Nanjing, and it must not be lost!"

"Grant me elite soldiers, and I shall make Gu Jin dash his head bloodily against our fortified walls!"

As a veteran general frequently clashing with the Song Army, he was deeply aware of the significance of Youzhou.

Yelv Xiezhen, however, was more cautious and added, "Yu Yue’s words are extremely correct. However, according to reports, the Western Xia’s Li Deming and his son are also restless, and the Western Capital’s forces are sparse. If the Xia Army does launch a major invasion, it will be difficult to handle both fronts."

These individuals were indeed the core figures of the Liao Empire, and their experience was clearly seasoned.

In fact, this was also the main reason why Gu Yi believed that Gu Jin could never unify the land in his lifetime.

—Among the nations, there were always exceptional individuals.

Furthermore, Gu Jin’s abilities were merely on par with these people.

Under such circumstances.

For Gu Jin to pacify the entire land, the difficulty was unimaginable.

There was no need to compare it with the chaotic period of the original history, just mention the widely known Three Kingdoms period.

In original history.

Countless heroes emerged in the Three Kingdoms, and even when it was unified, it was not due to the internal decay between Shu and Wu?

Only a figure like Gu Chen could disregard all obstacles and crush all problems directly!

But unfortunately, Gu Jin clearly could not become Gu Chen.

"Chancellor, in my humble opinion, the actions of the Song and Xia are nominally an alliance, but in reality, they harbor ulterior motives. Gu Jin wishes to leverage the Western Xia to tie up our western front; and Li Yuanhao..."

Han Derang paused briefly before speaking, scoffing coldly, "Their ilk, with the nature of jackals and wolves, seek nothing more than to exploit the situation and seize the geographical advantage of our Western Capital."

"Their intentions are treacherous and their actions predictable."

Wang Yingchen nodded slightly, "Derang’s insights align perfectly with mine."

"Western Xia seeks to reap the benefits like a fisherman? They are still too naïve!"

His expression grew increasingly serious. Seeing that the eyes of the courtiers were all fixed on him, he did not hesitate and spoke immediately, "Western Xia is merely a minor affliction! Li Yuanhao wants to wait on the fence and bargain at leisure?"

"I will never let him have his way!"

"Relay my orders—"

"Command Yelv Xidi to contract the defensive line on the Western Capital Road, abandon unnecessary outposts, concentrate forces to garrison Datong Prefecture and several key military prefectures, and force Li Deming to seize those barren lands!"

"Yelv Xiuge, hear your orders!"

"I entrust you with full authority, overseeing the military and political affairs of Nanjing Road. Rely on the perilous passes of Yan Mountain and the fortified cities and deep moats to exhaust the Song Army’s vigor and forces to the greatest extent!"

"Remember, initially there is no need to pursue a decisive victory in the field, just use one city after another, one trench after another, to wear down and weaken the Song Army!"

"I accept the order!" Yelv Xiuge clasped his fists, his voice shaking the rooftop tiles.

Wang Yingchen did not spare him a glance, his eyes fixed on Han Derang: "Derang, I command you to lead our elite cavalry, directly under my personal command."

It seemed he had already anticipated everything.

Regarding the various maneuvers of the Song Army, he showed no hint of fear.

After all, did he not know Gu Jin?

From the moment corn appeared, Wang Yingchen had actually predicted that Gu Jin would definitely, during his lifetime, stir up an unprecedented war of unification.

Had he not also been preparing for this?

Why had Wang Yingchen not employed assistance to counter Western Xia?

The reason was not entirely due to the Song Army’s containment, but because he had to preserve the majority of the national strength to deal with the upcoming great war with the Great Song!

And this, likewise, was an opportunity for the Liao Empire.

As long as they could win this battle.

They could completely regain the Northern Han territory from the hands of the Song Kingdom and reoccupy the strategic advantage.

Besides—

There was also the weapon of corn!

During this period, Wang Yingchen had already acquired some corn, but it was only a drop in the bucket.

However, as long as they could win this battle, if those people wavered even a little, everything could change completely!....

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