The northern city of Xiangfan was conquered, and the southern city was also in danger. The morale of the entire Predator Army was greatly boosted, believing that the time for victory was not far off.

Fan Yuyi had already returned to Fuwu City, and when he heard that Xiangfan Beicheng had been conquered, even if he was as calm as him, he couldn't sit still at this time.

Xiangfan City is the western gateway of the south of the Yangtze River, there is Xiangfan City, and the entire river is a natural barrier to the south of the Yangtze River. Once Xiangfan City is conquered, the iron-blooded army can go down the river, and the entire line of the river will be in no danger to defend.

"Xiangfan City must not be lost, otherwise the entire Jiangnan will be trampled by the iron cavalry of the Iron Army. No matter what the price is, Xiangfan Beicheng must be recaptured. This time, I'll lead the troops myself. After receiving the news, Fan Kuyi did not stop, and immediately took the troops mobilized from all over the south of the Yangtze River to support Xiangfan City.

Gu Xiangli was blocked by the iron-blooded army and could not reach Xiangfan City. When he heard the news that the northern city of Xiangfan had been conquered, he immediately organized several more offensives, but all in vain.

After Fan Kuyi arrived, he immediately inquired about the battle in Xiangfan City from Gu Xiangli, and then Fan Kuyi formulated a combat strategy of advancing by land and water.

As the western gateway to the south of the Yangtze River, the city of Xiangfan has always been easy to build and difficult to defend, but because of the barrier of the river and its tributaries, Xiangfan City has become very dangerous, and it has also limited the communication between Xiangfan City and the outside world.

In the past, the support of Xiangfan City was all from the waterway, but now the waterway is blocked by the iron-blooded army, and the water village of Xiangfan City has also been conquered, and Fan Yuyi has to consider attacking by land.

It's just that the Iron Blood Army is strong, and Fan Zhiyi also knows it, if he is not careful, I am afraid that his reinforcements will be defeated by the Iron Blood Army. But Fan has no choice, he has to bite the bullet, and the only thing he can do is to deal with it with all his might.

After Bai Zheng heard the news of the arrival of Fan Guyi's reinforcements, he was not shocked or overjoyed, because as long as he could defeat Fan Guyi on the battlefield, his prestige would definitely be unparalleled. Now that he has 150,000 troops in hand and more than 10,000 iron horsemen on his side, he really can't think of a better situation.

So Bai Zheng slowed down the attack on the southern city of Xiangfan and transferred the main forces to the lower reaches of Xiangfan.

"General Bai is not in a hurry, Fan Kuyi sent troops this time to support Xiangfan City. As long as we blockade and prevent the two sides from meeting, Fan Yuyi will not withdraw his troops. General Wu is rushing to us, and when General Wu arrives, he can flank Fan Zhiyi back and forth, and it will be difficult for him to fly when he has wings. Shen Deqing suggested when Bai Zheng was about to send troops.

"You mean to say that now you don't have a decisive battle with Fan Yuyi? However, with our current strength, it is not impossible to defeat Fan Yuyi. Bai Zheng hesitated.

"We have 150,000 people, but there are 100,000 people on Fan Jiyi's side. Moreover, the enemy's army advanced by land and water, and also occupied a lot of advantages. Most of our soldiers are northerners, so there is naturally nothing to fight on land, but I am afraid that water warfare is a little inadequate. Even if we win the battle in the end, I'm afraid we will pay a lot of price, so it is really not the best strategy to attack and have a decisive battle with Fan Yuyi at this time. Shen Deqing said.

"You are right, it is not advisable to kill a thousand enemies and lose 800 yourself. It is more appropriate to flank the enemy army with General Wu before and after. And even if he defeats the Jiangnan people now, Fan Yuyi can easily run away. He ran away, and it was another big problem for us. Bai Zheng thought about it, but decided to be safe.

Fan Yuyi stood by the river, looking at the boundless and endless iron-blooded army in front of him, and his heart could not be calm. Xiangfan City cannot be lost, but if it cannot break through the blockade of the Iron and Blood Army, everything will be in vain. However, the iron-blooded army relied on the numerical advantage, but did not take the lead in attacking, but only took a defensive position, waiting for Fan Yuyi to kill him. Fan Zhiyi was embarrassed in his heart, but he couldn't help but move forward.

"Lord Governor, this time I will lead a fleet to storm it. Although the enemy's stone throwing was fierce, it was not high and did not pose much threat to our fleet. As for fighting on the water, they are even more of our opponents. It's just that the enemy's land, water and horses cooperate with each other to block the river and make it difficult for us to do it. As long as the Governor can hold back the enemy on land for a moment, I will be able to successfully kill them. Gu Xiangli said.

Fan Jiuyi pondered for a moment, but he couldn't think of a better way, so he just told him to be careful, and began to prepare for the upcoming battle.

Since pacifying Jiangnan, Fan Yuyi has not used a sword for eight years, and looking at the Yangtze River, which is not calm, he doesn't know what he is thinking. But in the end, he still pulled out the sword in his hand and commanded Jiangnan's army to rush towards the camp of the Iron Army.

The news of victory always spreads, Bai Zheng has just conquered Xiangfan Beicheng, and this news has spread all over Anyun. When Kentanaka heard the news, he was naturally very excited, and immediately sent an envoy to the front line with a commendation order.

And Wei Zeng, who was far away in the depths of Yishan, also heard the news of the Iron Blood Army's attack on Jiangnan.

"What the second senior brother said is true? The Iron Blood Army has really hit Xiangfan. Xiangfan's place is not far from Fuwu City. Could it be that Fan Yuyi is really going to fail? Wei Zeng asked.

"I didn't believe it at first, but now that it's spread all over the outside, it's definitely not fake. I know that Brother Xian has always been more concerned about Fan Yuyi's news, so I am busy coming back to tell you. Zhen Haocai said.

"I think that back then, I was caught between the Iron Army and the Yaodong people, and both sides did not want to put me to death. A certain person in Kansai looked at me coldly, and the attached Zhantu people eventually betrayed me, and only Fan Jiyi agreed to stop with me, and he was always on good terms with me. Naturally, I have always remembered this kindness. I didn't expect that someone as merciful as him would suffer so much misfortune in the end. Wei Zeng sighed.

"What's the solution? Fan has always wanted to negotiate peace with people from all sides, and then realize the reunification of the world in a peaceful way. But it's such an ideal idea, and who would hand over the power in their hands? Who wouldn't want to be exclusive if they could? It is really expected that Fan Yuyi will encounter so much trouble. Because since ancient times, no one has ever been able to succeed. Zhen Haocai said.

"I know that Fan Jiyi's ideas are very peculiar, but it is always a gratifying thing to have a good person in this troubled world. If you choose to be a good person, you will suffer all kinds of misfortunes, and in the end you will get the same ending as the wicked, then what is the need for this world to exist. Nothing should be like this. Wei Zeng closed his eyes and shook his head.

"But we can't do anything right now. Since we can't do it, let's not think about it. Develop this village well, so that the people here can live happily. Zhen Haocai said helplessly.

"As I said, this is not how it should be. If it shouldn't be like this, it must not be like this. Wei Zeng opened his eyes, and his gaze revealed struggle, but more determination.

"But there's nothing we can do, nothing can be done." Zhen Haocai said.

"As long as we live, we must have power. It's just that the power is big and small. As long as you have the strength, you can definitely do something. It's just that these things are big and small. Wei Zeng said.

"Senior brother is right, but what can we do?" Zhen Haocai thought for a moment, and then replied calmly.

"Do what we have to do, although we have little power right now, but we should also do things. Please ask the second senior brother to gather all the people in the village and the Zhantu people in the river valley. I have something to say to them. I also want to send two letters, one to Cha Yi, who is in Yushan, and the other to Ye Yuan, who is in Kansai. We need to unite all the forces that can be united. Wei Zeng smiled indifferently.

"What did the junior brother call them all here for? Do you want to fight with Kenyachu? But isn't the junior brother reluctant to use swords again? Zhen Haocai said with some surprise.

"I've been through so many things, gained and lost, and now I really don't have the intention of fighting with people anymore. That's why I'm reluctant to use knives again. But watching a good person get hurt, I really can't just stay here with peace of mind.

"I've got to do something. I don't want to deal much damage to the Iron Army, I just want to cause enough trouble to Xiangu so that he can't concentrate on attacking Jiangnan. That's the only thing I can do, it's insignificant, but at least it's going to be done. Wei Zeng said.

"I understand what my brother means. I'm going to gather everyone here, and with the prestige of my junior brother, many people are definitely willing to follow you. After Zhen Haocai finished speaking, he went out.

Weizhen is in charge of housework on the side, and naturally listens to all the words in his ears. After Zhen Haocai left, she walked in front of Wei Zeng and looked at Wei Zeng.

"Zhen'er, what's wrong with you, why are you looking at me like this?" Wei Zeng said with a smile.

"I've been with Brother Wei since I was a child, and I always thought I knew you very well, but it wasn't until today that I found out that Brother Wei still has a side that I don't know." Wei Zhen said.

"I don't have a side that you don't know, but I've seen a lot of things, and I've changed a little bit myself." Wei Zeng said.

"I knew that Brother Wei would get better and better." Only the truth replied.

"I don't really know what I'd be like if I wasn't there for you, if I didn't care about the people I cared about. Fate has taken too much of me, but at least it's good to leave me some. Only now do I understand that what fate can't take away is the most precious thing in my life. Wei Zeng said.

Wei Zhen didn't say anything more, but sat down beside Wei Zeng and rested his head on Wei Zeng's shoulder. Jin'er was playing on the side, and when she saw her parents like this, she was also very curious for a while. But she was lively by nature, she didn't think too much, and immediately hugged her parents. For a while, the inside of the room was also happy.

This small village in the depths of Yishan was founded by Wei Zeng, and the people living in it are naturally grateful to Wei Zeng, because in their eyes, Wei Zeng is omnipotent. Therefore, they all chose to follow Wei Zeng out of the mountains to fight.

But Wei Zeng clearly knew how weak he was now, he was just driven by his conscience to do what he could.

"I don't know if this will help Fan Zhiyi, but I should do something. Although such an effort is somewhat insignificant, I will do it anyway. Although this choice will break my current peaceful life, there is no way for me to escape, I can only act according to the choice in my heart.

"At the beginning, I chose to give up the struggle for hegemony and take the people who followed me to live in seclusion here, which was my heart's thought. This time, for the sake of a good person, it is also my choice to take these people who follow me to fight the enemy again. My heart will not deceive me, so I should act according to my heart. Wei Zeng looked around at the people around him, and said secretly in his heart.

With Wei Zeng's order, the people in the village and the Zhantu people in the river valley all stepped out of Yishan with him and walked to the outside world. More than 2,000 people are insignificant compared to the big world, but one stone can still stir up a thousand waves, not to mention a group of fighters who are brave enough to move forward for their ideals and beliefs.

The news that Wei Zeng had reappeared and launched an attack on the northern part of Anyun soon spread. As a hero who once competed for domination of the world, Wei Zeng also once included half of the world in his hands, although he failed in the end, but his prestige also spread all over the country with his battles one after another.

For eight years, Wei Zeng disappeared, and everyone thought he was dead. How can people not be shocked when a hero who has been dead for eight years reappears.

Being in the Xian Valley of Heluo City, after hearing the news, he was also very shocked, and hurriedly summoned the ministers to come over to discuss countermeasures.

"Wei Zeng, this person is my An Yun's great enemy, and it was because of him that our iron-blooded army was humiliated by defeat. His reappearance this time is certainly ambitious, but we must not let him succeed. Yanbei Hedong used to be Wei Zeng's old nest, and the foolish people there secretly supported Wei Zeng, so these two places must focus on prevention. Two years ago, in order to resist the raiding of the Zhan Turks in the south, we implemented a joint defense of the armor on the northern border. Xian Guzhong said to An Yun's ministers in the council hall.

An Yunqun's ministers have long been dissatisfied because of the monopoly of power in the Xiangu, but the name Wei Zeng makes them even more afraid. Recalling the defeat of the Iron Blood Army and the fact that they fled in all directions, everyone had no objections and fully supported the decision of Kentanaka. (To be continued.) )