Four

This move is merely a delay tactic. Although Bai Yi may become extremely angry, such anger alone will not cause him any harm. As a generation's military king, if he were truly provoked, it would likely not bode well. Lei Bicheng sat cross-legged on a couch opposite, his expression calm and composed. Between the two couches, a basin of charcoal burned, providing warmth and tranquility, with added spices that released a faint, pleasant aroma as they burned.

In front of the military camp, there stood only a warrior supporting a young man in a billowing robe against the wind. They bore no flags and had no other attendants, making their appearance rather meager for a delegation. Yet the young man gazed into the distance with a slight smile, exuding a gentle confidence as if he possessed the entire world, rendering his nobility irresistible.

"I borrowed it, and the Jinbei Kingdom agreed, but what they sent was oats! Oats are food for horses; are they making a joke out of my army?" The centurion stood up and said fiercely.

The Imperial Army is somewhat better, but the Imperial Guards... Mr. Bicheng has never seen those reckless and arrogant children. In the capital, they are fearless, but when placed on the battlefield, with their training and cowardice, even if there were ten times more of them, they would merely be offering themselves as food for Bai Yi to devour. The Princess sighed deeply, filled with concern, "Does Mr. Bicheng truly have confidence?"

The princess unfolded a roll of blueprints on the small table beside her bed, browsing through the simplistic yet grand formations. Although she did not understand military strategy, she was captivated and mesmerized by what she saw

"Who sent you here?" Fei An shook his head, "I do not know you."

The princess leaned back on the couch, covering her mouth and laughing, unable to suppress the pride swelling in her chest: "Surely at this moment, Bai Yi has already received the herbs and supplies he requested; I truly wish to see the expression on his face."

The largest barrack in the camp served as the venue for Fei An's deliberations. He sat against the wall, his eyes slightly closed, while the leaders of the Chen Guo army were arranged in two rows, filling the entire room, each taking turns to speak

"Piercing through the armor of the Wind Tiger Iron Cavalry," Lei Bicheng slowly opened his eyes, "is already sufficient"

"Are these crossbows really as effective as Mr. Bi Cheng said?" The Princess has already been compelled to believe Lei Bi Cheng, yet she still harbors some doubts

The dynamics of strength and weakness in the world are not absolute; a single venomous mosquito can kill a rhinoceros, and the Golden Guard, when organized, may also become a formidable force. The Princess should promptly send someone to petition His Majesty to open the royal armory. If my intelligence is correct, there are currently twenty-five thousand finely crafted crossbows in the armory. Your Highness should arm the troops with these crossbows; they are excellent weapons, perfectly designed, easy to use, and possess considerable power and range. Even those with no experience can master their use in just half a day. They do not need to learn to aim; they only need to be arranged in formation for deployment. I have already drawn up the formation plans for the Princess, and they are at her side.

The shortage of medicines is severe; nowadays, even the medical officers are unable to dispense pain relief medication

At the same time that Bai Keqin issued the edict, in the Chen Guo military camp.

Message

There are still some medicines and food, although it is not convenient to bring too much in order to avoid drawing attention, they are ultimately beneficial and harmless

Fei An did not return the greeting: "You are dressed in the attire of a royal minister, have you come from the heavens? Yet you have brought only one person with you. Do you have any token to prove that you are the Emperor's esteemed envoy? I am familiar with the ministers of the imperial capital, yet I have never heard of someone like you."

I am the deputy envoy of the imperial capital's delegation, and my name is Bai Li Mo Yan. The young man clasped his hands within his sleeves and bowed with a smile, "Indeed, I have very few attendants, which makes me appear somewhat shabby. However, the head of the delegation, Lord Bai Keqin, should currently be meeting with Bai Yi. Naturally, most of the people have followed the head envoy to General Bai's side, and I have hurried here due to illness because someone entrusted me to deliver a message to General Fei An of the Chen Kingdom."

How to deliver a fatal blow to him

Fei An, accompanied by a group of leaders, stopped in front of the young man, coldly scrutinizing him without uttering a word. The young man turned to him and bowed, his movements graceful and ethereal, reflecting the etiquette of a scion from a prestigious family.

"Blind man?" Fei An looked in surprise at Bai Li Mo Yan's eyes, which seemed to be smiling.

The princess was momentarily taken aback. She felt a sense of disorientation, as if everything—the conflict of today—had already been predetermined nine years ago. It was as if the struggle on the chessboard had been laid out, the pieces yet to be moved, but the grand scheme had long been established. Thus, all the pieces had no choice but to advance according to this plan

"Are those crossbows real? The royal armory has not been opened since the death of Emperor Xi, and I do not know what is inside." She was half-convinced; twenty-five thousand powerful crossbows would indeed be a significant expense to produce. She could not believe that the royal family had already prepared this batch of military equipment, nor did she know how Lei Bicheng had obtained this information.

Do not let these matters disturb your morale; when food and medicine are needed, they will naturally arrive. There is no need for you to alarm one another. " Fei An said leisurely, " Supplies may be on their way.

"We will soon run out of food, it will only take three to five days," reported a centurion. "The supplies have been completely burned by the enemy, and the little food that remains is either carried by the soldiers or taken from the fire, which will not last long."

"Bai Yi is too dangerous. If you wish to take action against him, you must strike with lethal force. If you do not have such confidence, it is best not to provoke him," Lei Bicheng said quietly, with his eyes closed, regulating his breathing.

Indeed, these crossbows have been in preparation for nine years now, said Lei Bicheng

The imperial envoy of the capital?" Fei An frowned slightly, "They have arrived quite quickly, so let us go out and take a look.

He suddenly squinted his eyes, and his gaze shot out like a sharp blade

In the City of Revelation, within the water pavilion surrounded by gauzy curtains on all sides

"General Fei, why do you not allow me to enter the house for a discussion? Perhaps I bring good news for you. Even if it is not good news, I am not to be feared; I am merely a blind man without danger."

Then it will depend on the Princess's ability to mobilize troops. The forty thousand soldiers under the Princess's command are now ready to take action. Whether it is the Jinwu Guard or the Yulin Heavenly Army, they will be organized into two teams, with one team advancing towards the entrance of Dongyang Valley and the other team moving towards Shangyang Pass. Time is running out, and the encirclement of Bai Yi must be completed. If there is still an escape route left, then Shangyang Pass cannot be considered Bai Yi's land of no return.

Perhaps it is the narrow-mindedness of a woman like me, always wanting to see the expressions of these arrogant individuals when they are powerless. How long can Bai Yi continue to be stubborn!" The princess said with a cold laugh

Have you ever borrowed grain from allies?" Fei An asked with his eyes closed

A personal guard hurriedly entered and said: "General, the imperial envoy from the capital has arrived at the camp gate"

Bai Li Mo Yan was smiling gently, his white garments billowing, elegant like a lotus. However, his eyes were somewhat hazy, their gaze drifting aimlessly, as if converging on a distant place beyond the reach of ordinary vision