Simulation becomes reality, have I ever looked down upon the eternity?

Chapter 144: Changes in the Four Kingdoms, Gathering at the Yellow River!
finally!
The phoenix eyes of Empress Qianyuan, even hidden behind the ghost mask, still emitted a heart-pounding and sharp light.

Zhou Xuan couldn't help but feel a chill, as if he was in an ice cellar, and he shivered slightly involuntarily.

The empress's eyes swept across the military sand table!
Xuzhou, Bozhou!
Both places were important cities of Beifeng, but now they have become abandoned, and the army has retreated to Yuezhou.

Yuezhou is mountainous and densely forested, with the Yellow River as a natural barrier, and is not like the plains and hills of the other two states.

Wu Ying lightly unfolded the map, and the battle situation of the two armies had already taken shape in his mind.

The generals under Qian Yuan's command were all veterans of the battlefield. They all frowned and pondered:
"Bei Feng actually wants to fight at Yuezhou Beishan? This move is quite strange..."

Say it!
A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, as if this layout was incompatible with the current battle situation.

"As the Art of War says, only when you are in desperate situation can you survive, and only when you are in a desperate situation can you live."

The general said:
"Beifeng deployed his troops in Yuezhou, relying on the Yellow River on the left, Yueshan Mountain behind as a shield, and water control on the right, which meant that both wings were free of trouble."

"Yuezhou's terrain is complex and narrow, making it difficult to deploy a large army. We have to send troops out in batches. This limits the deployment of troops, but also reduces the risk of trampling on each other in the chaos."

This move is known in military books as "a fight with one's back to the river" or "burning one's boats". It is a desperate tactic in which soldiers use a small number of troops to defeat a large number and risk everything.

However, the scene before one's eyes makes one suspicious.

The northern land is now called Yan land.

Yan is just Daqing, while Beifeng is a country.

The army of the North Wind is not only large in number, but can also gather an army of 500,000.

Moreover, with the natural barrier of the Yellow River as a help, according to common sense, they should have ambushed the Yanbei army when they crossed the river and dealt them a fatal blow.

However!
However, Bei Feng acted contrary to his usual behavior and wanted to abandon the advantages of the two states and fight in Yuezhou with his back to the mountain. This decision was really puzzling.

Upon closer thought, the disadvantages of this move are obvious.

Bei Feng gave up the vast strategic depth in the north, as well as their familiarity and control over that land, and almost handed over all the initiative to others, and instead adopted a defensive strategy.

Is the north wind so frightened that it becomes cowardly without even fighting?
The art of war is treacherous and ever-changing. Perhaps Bei Feng is showing weakness in this way, luring the enemy deeper into his territory, and then looking for an opportunity to counterattack?
Or maybe they have other plans and want to use this decisive battle to secure victory in one fell swoop.

The battle-hardened generals were somewhat confused.

Wu Ying chuckled and said slowly:
"I'm afraid Tuoba Shuyi was really scared. They were worried that they would be at a disadvantage in tactics and strategy again, so they simply gave up those complicated strategies and directly put on a life-and-death posture, trying to win by force."

"It's ridiculous. Before the battle even started, they've already lost momentum. They're in a dominant position, but they just hide in their shells."

Wu Ying became more and more interested in Lu Chen.

What Tuoba Shu was afraid of was the young guard of the Lu family.

She was confident in marching and fighting, and she was never inferior to others in deploying troops.

At this time!
Another thousand guards from the Black Ice Platform hurried into the military tent and brought the latest military intelligence.

"Your Majesty, spies from Chu and Han have sent us urgent military intelligence."

In war, the importance of information is immeasurable. Often a key piece of intelligence can turn the tide of the war and become the key factor in determining victory or defeat.

Since the empress took command of the army, she has won every battle. This brilliant record is not only due to her extraordinary military talent, but also inseparable from the intelligence network she personally built - the Black Ice Platform.

It is like an invisible net, densely covering the feet of the emperor, providing the empress with vital information support.

The key to war, in addition to sufficient food and strong troops, is the acquisition and use of information.

Wu Ying couldn't help but think that Lu Chen was just "mercury" in the Lu family army.

It is said that "Mercury flows on the ground and penetrates every hole."

The empress said calmly: "Speak."

Qianweidao of Black Ice Terrace:
"The armies of Han and Chu had already set up camp 50 miles outside Shizhou City seven days ago, but strangely, they have not made any moves and have not launched any offensive."

"According to the spies' reports, they just beat the war drums every night to create momentum, but there is no sign of attacking the city." When Zhou Xuan heard this, his brows furrowed, his heart full of doubts.

The armies of Han and Chu reached Shizhou directly, but why did they delay in launching an attack?

This behavior is so different from their previous practices that it is really puzzling.

The man in black robe then added:
"Yesterday, a thousand troops sent from Daqingjing arrived in Shizhou. They were led by two generals, Jia Fu and Cheng Pu, from the Lu family army."

"After these 1,000 elite cavalrymen set up camp outside Shizhou City, they have been constantly provoking the 400,000-strong Han and Chu armies since yesterday, but the Han and Chu armies have remained silent and have not left the camp to fight."

A bad premonition arose in Zhou Xuan's heart!

The scene before them was exactly the same as what they had encountered in Jingyang City.

The weaker side did not retreat, but instead sent more than a thousand troops to provoke. It was the same drama, which was puzzling.

He was well aware of Lu Chen's military talent. Although the two had never fought directly, Lu Chen's achievements were obvious to all.

Zhou Xuan himself had once fought against Empress Qianyuan, and that scene still scares him to this day.

The "majesty" of the empress made him firmly believe that there was no one in the world who could rival her!
It was this profound understanding that made Zhou Xuan finally choose to submit to Qian Yuan.

However, facing the current situation.

Zhou Xuan had something in mind, and offered to take action again:
"Sir, Jingyang City is a key place. Taking it first is like taking the first piece in a chess game. It is a sure win! Please allow me to lead 30,000 elite troops and swear to defeat the mere 1,000 Lu family troops!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Ying shook his head slightly, slowly returned to his seat, and spoke in a calm tone that revealed unquestionable majesty: "This is not the time to move."

"So what should we do?"

Zhou Xuan frowned, unable to hide his anxiety, and asked.

Enter the imperial tomb and become the king!
It's just around the corner.

Wu Ying smiled slightly and said:

"wait!"

Zhou Xuan was puzzled.

"There are people who are more impatient than us."

Zhou Xuan said quickly:
"If we let the situation develop, we may miss the opportunity. Just imagine, if our army marches directly to Chaoling, wouldn't the land south of the Yangtze River be easily within our grasp?"

"By then, Han Chu's forces will be hard to resist. Bei Feng and Lu Chen will fight, and we will reap the benefits."

"Hegemony can be achieved!"

Wu Ying shook her head slightly and chose to remain silent.

If you argue with fools, you will only be in their company.

Seeing this, Gongsun Pingxi smiled and explained to Zhou Xuan:

"Heavenly King, please be patient. We need to understand that once we successfully capture Jingyang City, the situation will take a sharp turn for the worse."

"The Beifeng Kingdom and the Yanbei Army will immediately stop the civil war and move south. At the same time, the Han and Chu countries will join forces to encircle us."

"By then, Qianyuan and Tianwang's Hexi area will instantly become the target of public criticism."

After hearing this, Zhou Xuan felt that this was unlikely.

Gongsun Pingxi continued helplessly:
"Have you ever thought that in this complex chess game, every chess player has great ambitions and is unwilling to lag behind others?"

"So who is most likely to be eliminated?"

"Often the weakest, or... the most powerful."

(End of this chapter)