Twilight.

Yang Zifeng stood in an observation post at the southern foot of Daqing Mountain, looking at the Rising Sun army retreating towards the mountain in the twilight, and he had an extremely strange feeling in his heart - although the enemy was far away, the danger seemed to be getting closer and closer.

"Unhappy that there was no fight?" Qian Mi asked with a smile as he looked at his deep brow.

"Didn't you notice that things were a little weird?" Yang Zifeng sighed lightly.

"It's normal!" Qian Mi was a little unimpressed, "Obviously, the young master's side launched an attack, they should have received the news to reinforce Baiyun Town." ”

"If that's the case, why are they coming?" Yang Zifeng asked, "Give the young master a chance to attack Baiyun Town before the ten-day deadline arrives?"

Qian Mi was dumbfounded by his question. Yes, the bait is there, and the Aoyama Spirit will definitely take the bait. If they really want to fight, they only need to set up a position in Baiyun Town to wait for work, why bother to run to Daqing Mountain. Wanting to rely on more than 200 people to attack Daqingshan, which is defended by more than 500 people and has a large number of fortifications, without being familiar with the terrain conditions, is tantamount to a fool's dream, and it is not what Meng Yi did. What is the enemy up to?

"Could it be that they deliberately set a trap in Baiyun Town and wait for the young master?" Qian Mi suddenly thought of a possibility and said hurriedly.

"The trap you can think of, will the young master not think of it?" Yang Zifeng smiled bitterly, "We are facing Meng Yi, an opponent who is completely confused about the truth and the truth. My instincts told me that he disdained to use such tactics. ”

"That's not right, that's not right, my head is going to be mushy if I think about it. Qian Mi sighed.

"Then don't think about it! Order your troops to be on higher alert, and report to me as soon as there is any information. Yang Zifeng admonished, and walked out of the observation post with a gloomy expression.

In the middle of the night, Zhang Yu returned to Daqingshan and brought back six captured soldiers. Several company commanders who got the news rushed to the battalion headquarters in a hurry.

"The young master's combat operation this time was very smooth, he caught the enemy by surprise and successfully rescued our people. "Battalion headquarters, Zhang Yu briefly reported to Yang Zifeng the situation of the battle in Baiyun Town.

"The young master didn't encounter any accidents, right?" Yang Zifeng asked.

Zhang Yu shook his head: "No." But the young master said that the enemy's troops stationed in Baiyun Town are extremely powerful, so you must be careful. ”

Yang Zifeng's expression was slightly dark: "That's good." How's it going, brothers?"

"It's not very good, I've been unconscious. The young master sent someone to check, and they should have been tortured by the enemy to extract confessions, and they were greatly injured physically and mentally. Doctors said they would need at least 10 days of recuperation to recover. Zhang Yu replied.

"Okay. Zhang Mazi, you send someone to take care of them. When they woke up, they sent someone to tell me, and I had something to ask them. Yang Zifeng thought for a while and said to Zhang Mazi.

"Yes, battalion commander!" Zhang Mazi said happily.

"Zhang Yu, you rest for one night, and tomorrow you will return to the young master and take care of him for me. Be careful in everything, try to be thoughtful, and remind the young master that he must fulfill his duties!"

"Understood, battalion commander!" Zhang Yu responded.

Late at night, Baiyun Town.

In the square, a huge pyre was piled up. In the center of the pyre lay the bodies of seven fallen soldiers. Each soldier is covered with a flag of the rising sun.

In the square, more than 200 soldiers lined up neatly, each with grief written on their faces, tears shining in everyone's eyes, and the flame of revenge burning in everyone's hearts.

"They can't go back. I didn't expect, and probably wouldn't have imagined, that the barren land of the wolf clan would become their burial place. Meng Yi stood on the edge of the square and looked at the soldiers who were about to be cremated in the distance, his eyes were neither sad nor happy, and he said lightly.

"The subordinates are incompetent, please punish the general!" Iron Head, who looked gloomy, walked up to him, knelt down on one knee with a thud, and said sadly.

"If you are punished, you can get their lives back, but do you have to wait until now?" Meng Yi smiled bitterly, "Get up!"

Iron Head stood up.

"I once said that I don't care about anyone's life on this continent, but I only care about my eight hundred warriors. Meng Yi said in a deep voice, "Now, the seven of them are going to leave me, and you still let me down!"

Iron Head bowed his head and was silent.

"War cannot avoid sacrifice, and our cause needs people to sacrifice even more, but I cannot accept senseless sacrifice. I hope you will remember this lesson, this lesson that you have bought with the blood and lives of your seven brothers!"

"Remember, subordinate!" replied the Iron Head.

"The wolf will take care of all your troubles. You need to act fast to make sure nothing goes wrong. The Qingshan Wandering Soul, the key to open the door to the war on the mainland, cannot afford to make any more mistakes, otherwise, death will become your iron head's greatest desire!" Meng Yi's handsome face showed a cold smile.

"Subordinates understand!" replied in a hurried trembling voice as if falling into an ice cellar.

"Send them on their way!" Meng Yi finally commanded.

The Iron Head walked alone to the pyre. He silently watched the dead soldiers.

"Goodbye, my brothers!" said a mournful shout, Iron Head stretched out his arms violently.

A crimson light struck the pyre, and the sky-high flames lit up the night sky, illuminated the earth, and illuminated Meng Yi's face full of tears.

"Can war really help the lost find a way back?"

"May this battle of mine be the final battle, and may this continent usher in true peace when the tide of blood recedes!"

Phoenix Dance Empire. The capital city of Phoenix.

Standing on the high city wall, Feng Xiangyu looked north, his eyes solemn and deep. Although it was early spring, there was still a heavy chill in the evening wind - the smell of the vast northern ice fields. For the people of the Phoenix Dance Empire, this chill will never subside, and it will accompany them for the rest of their lives from birth to death.

Feng Wuyan stood quietly behind his father. Standing side by side with her were Feng Tieren, the first and auxiliary minister of the empire, and Liu Baixiong, the minister of military affairs.

"Tieren, if Meizu attacks with all its might, how long can our strategic material reserves last?" Feng Xiangyu's voice came from the wind, and there was also an inexplicable chill.

"Back to Your Majesty, I have calculated in detail, I'm afraid I can only last for nine months. Feng Tieren replied.

"Nine months?" Feng Xiangyu frowned.

"Yes, Your Majesty. In the past few years, although we have purchased a large amount of supplies from Tianlong and Meiya, and built dozens of reserve stations on the northern ice field, Meizu's constant attacks have caused us great consumption. Considering that some of the reserve depots in the border areas may soon be destroyed by the war after the outbreak of war, I think that nine months is already the limit. Feng Tieren replied.

"It seems that the materials are insufficient!" Feng Xiangyu sighed. The soldiers and horses did not move, the grain and grass went first, and in the face of a war that could be protracted, this bit of material was too cold.

"Your Majesty, I've done my best. Although Tianlong and Meiya agreed to import a large number of materials to China at a low price, we could not afford to pay in cash, so we could only use barter. You know, mining in permafrost is hard, and weapons are time-consuming. Feng Tieren sighed.

The Fengwu Empire is close to the northern ice field, and 70% of the country's land area is semi-permafrost, and its products are extremely scarce. However, this land is very rich in mineral resources, and metal minerals such as gold, silver, copper, and iron can be found everywhere. Therefore, the Fengwu Empire's military manufacturing industry is quite developed, and it is the premier exporter of weapons and equipment in the Western Continent. The large amount of foreign exchange earned from the sale of weapons and equipment eventually became goods from all over the mainland, which were continuously imported into the weak body of the country, so that it could stand tenaciously among the great powers of the mainland.

"However, your majesty xià don't worry. Seeing that Feng Xiangyu was silent, Feng Tieren hurriedly added, "In these nine months' time, new supplies will definitely be sent to the foot of the Great Wall of Ice and Snow." I will coordinate with Tianlong and Meiya to speed up the import of materials, after all, there is an offensive and defensive alliance agreement between our three countries against Meizu. ”

"I'm afraid that by then, Tianlong will already be too busy to take care of himself. Feng Xiangyu sneered, "As for the Meiya Empire, I don't think they have ever worried that the Meizu will covet their rich black land. ”

Feng Tieren was a little confused when he heard this, and couldn't help but turn his head and look at Feng Wuyan beside him with a pleading gaze.

"My father got the news that Meng Yi, a famous general of the Rising Sun, had led his army into the northern land of the wolf clan to deter the Tianlong Empire in the name of suppressing bandits, and secretly implemented the plan to annex the wolf clan. Once the Rising Sun's plan succeeds, the hinterland of the Celestial Dragon Empire will be directly exposed to the Rising Sun's troops, and the solid defense line set up by General Xiao Yanli in the Flying Dragon City will also be self-defeating, and a major battle will inevitably break out in the Rising Sun. If Meizu attacks the Great Wall of Ice and Snow at this time, we will face the dilemma of fighting alone. The Tianlong Empire is too busy to take care of itself, and the Meiya Empire is afraid that it will fall to the Meizu in this war. As we all know, Meizu has always wanted to cross the Great Wall of Ice and Snow to occupy our land, and we have always been interested in the rich black soil of the Meiya Empire, which was forced to stand with us. The alliance forged under threat is fragile, and when the time comes, I believe that the Meiya Empire will not hesitate to sever this triangular relationship that annoys them. ”

"In that case, won't our supplies be cut off?" said Minister of War Liu Baixiong.

For the Fengwu Empire, the two supply lines of Tianlong and Meiya are the main arteries of the human body, and once they are cut off, the edifice of the empire will surely collapse. Under the Great Wall of Ice and Snow, the Fengwu soldiers, who have lost their logistical supplies, are bound to become lambs to be slaughtered, and there is no power to stop Meizu from going south. When the Meizu obtain the most suitable land for their reproduction, their strength will skyrocket, and the human country will face an unprecedented catastrophe.

Feng Tieren meant the severity of the problem. But he still didn't believe that such a thing would really happen, because at the moment, the relationship between the empire and Tianlong and Meiya was good, and there were no problems with material procurement. Looking at the entire continent, except for the occasional small friction splashing sporadic sparks, it is still a peaceful scene of warblers singing and dancing.

"Is it really going to get this bad?" he asked with a suspicious look at Feng Xiangyu.

"It's the worst-case scenario. But if a nation wants to survive and a nation wants to be strong, it will always have to resort to blood and iron in the end. Meizu, the Meiya Empire, and we are all well aware of this, so the worst-case scenario is likely to become a final reality, and we must prepare in advance. Feng Xiangyu said in a deep voice.

"It's a pity that Tianlong doesn't seem to be ready at all. Feng Wuyan sighed lightly.

"Tianlong can only save himself. If Long Xiaoyun can see through the conspiracy of the rising sun and have a way to deal with it, I don't mind reaching out and pulling him. If he is incompetent, the day Meizu breaks through the Great Wall of Ice and Snow will be the time when I will wave my army south. Feng Xiangyu said coldly. Between countries, even allies, there is no emotion at all. There are only national interests, and cooperation or war based on national interests.

"Your Majesty, what do you need me to do?" asked Chen Baixiong excitedly. In peacetime, civilian officials are the core force in governing the country, and in wartime, the military has overwhelming power.

"In addition to the Great Wall of Ice and Snow, how many soldiers does the empire have at its disposal?" Feng Xiangyu's gaze turned to him.

"At present, there are about 400,000 troops stationed in the sixth, seventh, ninth, and tenth legions on the border of Tianlong and Meiya, and about 300,000 troops in the fifth, eighth, and tenth legions on the border of the rising sun, with a total of about 700,000 troops that can be mobilized. Chen Baixiong responded.

Feng Xiangyu nodded: "Okay." Order these seven legions to be put into combat readiness and wait for orders!"

After speaking, he turned to Feng Tieren: "Tieren, I can't go back to the Great Wall of Ice and Snow for the time being." I plan to let Mu Ran temporarily take her place, and Mu Yi will assist him from the side, what is your opinion?"

Feng Tieren was stunned for a moment, and quickly came back to his senses, with a happy smile on his face: "How can they be shameless!, but since Your Majesty trusts them, I will let the two brothers go all out to guard the north gate for the empire!"

Feng Tieren and Chen Baixiong left quickly.

"Father, I don't think the third uncle did it on purpose. Feng Wuyan looked at Feng Xiangyu, who was pale, and said softly.

"Just because he's your third uncle, you speak for him?" Feng Xiangyu said abruptly.

"Nope. Feng Wuyan shook his head, "I will go to the country if it is harmful, my daughter has an iron heart." The reason why I say this is because I think it is unfair for you to punish him like this. ”

"Is it unfair?" Feng Xiangyu smiled dumbly, "He is an auxiliary minister, do you think he is competent? With only nine months of material reserves, does he plan to let the soldiers on the front line fight hungry?"

"You can't blame him for it. Meiya has always been on guard against us, so naturally she won't do her best. And Tianlong is forced by the threat of the rising sun, and the country is also preparing for war, so materials will naturally be tight. Feng Wuyan refused to argue.

"Well, I didn't handle this properly. It seems that after being away from the Great Wall of Ice and Snow for too long, my heart can't be calm. But my daughter is gradually becoming more and more mature in the bitter cold and snow. Feng Xiangyu looked at his daughter lovingly and admitted his mistake.

"Actually, my father's decision was not wrong. The empire has always had a tradition of the royal family guarding the Great Wall, and it is good for the two sons of the third uncle to exercise. When they have seen the Meizu army, they will naturally have the determination to dedicate themselves to the country. Feng Wuyan Wan'er smiled and said.

That smile, even though it bloomed under the half-hidden mask, was still so bright and moving.

"Girl, it's okay to smile more, don't keep a straight face all day long. Your third sister is more nervous when she sees you than when she sees me. Like all fathers, Feng Xiangyu touched his daughter's head dotingly and smiled.

"Father, it's not that I don't want to laugh, it's that there aren't many things to be happy in this world. Feng Wuyan replied softly.

Feng Xiangyu was silent and gently hugged his daughter in his arms. Outside the Great Wall of Ice and Snow, he lost not only his beloved wife, but also a happy daughter. But today, the Fengwu Empire has a strong princess, a female general who can fight in all directions and change the color of the situation.

"Wuyan, after arriving in the Heavenly Dragon Empire, talk to them according to your ideas. Your decision is my decision. He whispered.

"Good. I hope that the Celestial Dragon is not as corrupt as it seems, otherwise the Crescent Empire's yesterday will be its tomorrow. In that case, the Western Continent will be plunged into endless melee. Feng Wuyan bowed slightly.

"The years of beacon fire are also the era of famous generals. To be honest, it's good to mess around, I'm looking forward to my daughter's cousin. Feng Xiangyu smiled.

Just as war is inevitable, the star he holds in the palm of his hand will surely rise in the sky in the near future. And he believes that because of her, Feng Wu's tomorrow will be better.

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