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Chapter 611 - 610: Unrest in Beiqi, Turmoil in the Three Kingdoms_1

Chapter 611: Chapter 610: Unrest in Beiqi, Turmoil in the Three Kingdoms_1

“Xia Yan is waging a war on Fengqi for an uncertain Prince, mobilizing the national power and even summoning two hundred thousand border garrison troops.”

Xia Houchun became more excited as he listened and couldn’t help but burst into laughter: “Hahaha, heaven blesses our Beiqi, such a rare opportunity in a century, we can’t let it slip away.”

“Call someone!”

“Your subordinate is here!”

A general wearing armor strode into the hall and knelt down on one knee respectfully.

“Immediately summon one hundred thousand troops stationed at the border of Nanqi and send them to the border of Beiming.”

Xia Hou’s eyes were dark and unfathomable: “As soon as Beiming and Fengqi go to war, we’ll send troops to attack Beiming.”

“Yes!”

The general obeyed respectfully, immediately turned around and left.

“Xia Yan, we have been in open and secret competition for more than a dozen years; it’s time to settle the scores.”

As the general left, Xia Houchun looked up at the exquisitely carved patterns on the ceiling of the hall, the corners of his lips curling up to reveal a mocking smile.

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King of Beiming, Xia Yan personally led the attack on Fengqi with the power of the entire nation, boasting an army of one million, but in reality, it was no more than three hundred thousand. Along with the three hundred thousand troops already stationed at the border of Fengqi, a total of six hundred thousand.

Among them, four hundred thousand were heavily armored soldiers with excellent equipment; one hundred and fifty thousand were light cavalry; and fifty thousand were miscellaneous troops responsible for transporting military supplies and providing logistical support.

Xia Yan, a great commander of his time, had controlled the government for more than thirty years. As he aged, he became increasingly inclined to daydream.

He longed to emulate the founding emperor from hundreds of years ago by invading the Central Plains, expanding the territory, and leaving his mark in history.

In this large-scale attack on Fengqi, he wanted not only to force the Empress to hand over her young son for his use but also harbored a subtle ambition as he fell prey to age and illness.

His four sons struggled for power and influence; the court competition grew increasingly intense.

Even the Crown Prince blatantly courted officials, forming factions and political alliances, waiting for him to die so he could inherit the throne.

Xia Yan was ruthless and decisive, unwilling to let his four sons covet his throne.

Although he claimed to lead the troops personally, he actually sent his four sons out, each leading one hundred thousand troops to fight against Fengqi on the frontlines.

He himself was guarded by one hundred and fifty thousand light cavalry at the rear.

No matter which son captured Fengqi, it would expand his territory.

Whichever son died on the battlefield would be considered a sacrifice for the country.

And he, under the protection of one hundred and fifty thousand light cavalry, could attack or retreat as needed, maintaining a tactful balance.

Four hundred thousand heavily armored soldiers gathered, led by the four Princes, approaching the border of Fengqi from different directions.

The Lin Clan’s generals received the message, prepared for war in full force, and set up multiple lines of defense at various passes, vowing to defend Fengqi to the death.

Beiqi withdrew one hundred thousand troops from Nanqi’s border and sent them to Beiming’s border, while the Lin Clan’s army also transferred troops and assigned generals from Beiqi’s border to cooperate in combat and reinforce Phoenix Pass.

Xue Rufeng, lurking in the court of Nanqi, noticed the movements of the border guards and covertly contacted the Lin Clan’s army, informing them of Beiqi’s potential opportunistic attack on Beiming to seize territory.

Beiming, Beiqi, and Fengqi – the three countries were experiencing turbulence, and a fierce battle was about to erupt.

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The giant eagle flew extremely fast, reaching Phoenix Pass from Woniu Village in three days instead of the half-month long journey needed by a horse at full gallop.

Along the way, the Little Kingfisher also relayed all the information collected by the birds to its master.

“The mantis hunts the cicada, without realizing that a yellow sparrow is right behind.”

Lin Qingluo lamented quietly: “Xia Houchun is indeed an extraordinary man, with decisive nature and exceptional means.”