His Highness the Madman gave in again today.

In the direction of Night Wolf Kingdom, Chu Tianxiong is the commander-in-chief, and Lu Jinhanxiao is the deputy.

Leading an army of 100,000, their target was the Night Wolf King City.

We must defeat the remaining resistance, support friendly forces, and stabilize the situation as quickly as possible.

In the direction of Cangqi Kingdom, Feng Xingyu personally took command.

Han Chong and Yan Qing served as his left and right deputy generals.

He led an army of 150,000, advancing along the established route, and with lightning speed broke through the border defenses, heading straight for the heart of Cangqi.

In the direction of the Baiyue Kingdom, Mo Sangyu was the commander-in-chief.

Yuan Zhao, assisted by Ya Zi, also led an army of 150,000.

Considering that the Baiyue Kingdom has many mountains and complex terrain, Gu Jinzhi specially equipped the troops with more soldiers and weapons who are good at mountain warfare.

The remaining troops were commanded by Gu Jinzhi and Wen Zhixia, and stationed in Tiehe, the capital city, and other key border locations.

At the same time, they are responsible for logistical support, stabilizing the rear, and being ready to respond to any unusual movements from other forces.

As for Youdu City, with Chu Canglan there and tribal leaders from the grasslands, plus defensive barriers, there's no need to worry about anyone taking the opportunity to launch a sneak attack.

"The key to this battle lies in speed and ruthlessness."

Gu Jinzhi concluded: "We must defeat the enemy's main force as quickly as possible to create a fait accompli and leave the enemy no time to react. All armies must maintain communication and adjust their strategies promptly in case of emergencies."

"Yes." Mo Sangyu and Feng Xingyu nodded at the same time.

This time, both of them obeyed the order.

In the following period, provisions and military equipment were continuously transferred to the border.

Upon receiving the orders, the military commanders began to hastily assemble their troops and assign tasks.

The soldiers were sharpening their weapons and preparing for battle.

Within a few days, tactics were repeatedly rehearsed and routes were familiarized.

Seven days later, everything was ready.

At the three border camps, banners fluttered and swords and spears stood like a forest.

On the central command platform, Feng Xingyu and Mo Sangyu stood side by side, both dressed in military uniforms, exuding heroic spirit.

Below them, Chu Tianxiong and the others had all arrived.

Feng Xingyu's gaze swept over everyone: "This battle is crucial to whether we can truly establish ourselves and completely open up the situation. The three armies must follow the plan and launch a thunderous attack without any mistakes."

"Yes!" the generals responded in unison, their voices echoing outside the tent.

"Ayu."

Although Feng Xingyu compromised and split up with Mo Sangyu, and was well aware of Mo Sangyu's abilities, he still couldn't help but worry: "Don't use extreme methods, and don't exhaust your spiritual power all at once."

"rest assured."

Mo Sangyu nodded solemnly: "I won't do it without you by my side."

Moreover, while 60% spiritual power and 70% spiritual power may sound like only a 10% difference, they are actually worlds apart.

It's not that easy to run out.

Feng Xingyu was clearly pleased by Mo Sangyu's answer, and a smile curved his thin lips.

It turned out that Ayu dared to exhaust her spiritual power because he was there.

You trust him that much?

Oh.

"What are you grinning about?"

Mo Sangyu reached out and poked his chest: "It's time to set off. Remember to be careful and don't get hurt."

"Yes, madam."

Feng Xingyu's smile deepened as he grasped her outstretched finger and squeezed it firmly: "You too."

The two exchanged a deep look, then parted ways and went to their respective armies.

"Let's go!" Feng Xingyu gave the order.

"Let's march!" Mo Sangyu shouted.

"Advance!" Chu Tianxiong's steady voice rang out.

The three armies, like three torrents, surged forward towards the borders of the three kingdoms of Yelang, Cangqi, and Baiyue under the slightly hazy early winter sky.

War is imminent.

The Night Wolf Kingdom was already weakened by the king's serious illness and incessant internal strife, resulting in low morale and a fragile defense.

Chu Tianxiong was a shrewd and experienced strategist, Lu Jin was cunning and unpredictable, and Han Xiao was brave and fierce.

The 100,000-strong army was unstoppable, encountering almost no significant resistance, and within just ten days they were at the gates of the Night Wolf King's city.

With the city's defenders seeing that all was lost and a prince secretly surrendering to seize the throne, the royal city was easily captured with the help of those inside and outside.

Upon hearing the news of the city's fall, the sick king of Night Wolf Kingdom breathed his last and died on the spot.

Several princes either died or surrendered.

The Night Wolf Kingdom exists in name only.

The Cangqi Kingdom reacted relatively quickly, amassing a large force on its border.

However, Feng Xingyu's cunning in using troops far exceeded what ordinary people expected.

Instead of launching a direct assault on the main defensive line, he ordered Han Chong and Yan Qing to each lead a surprise force to cross the treacherous mountains under cover of night, circle around to the rear of the Cangqi army, and launch a pincer attack with the main force.

Caught between two enemies, the Cangqi army was thrown into chaos and suffered a crushing defeat.

Feng Xingyu seized the opportunity and led his army in a long march, breaking through three passes and five cities in succession, with his troops pointing directly at the capital of Cangqi.

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, the King of Cangqi surrendered the city in order to protect his ancestral temple and people.

The Baiyue Kingdom was mountainous, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Mo Sangyu was not in a hurry to achieve quick results. She divided the army into several groups, led by Yuan Zhao, Ya Zi, and others.

Taking advantage of their proficiency in mountain warfare, they broke into smaller units and continuously harassed the Baiyue border troops.

At the same time, she personally led an elite force, like a sharp knife, to target the weak points in the Baiyue defenses, infiltrating and advancing unpredictably, causing chaos in the rear of the Baiyue.

The Baiyue army was overwhelmed and exhausted, and their morale gradually declined.

Ultimately, Mo Sangyu seized upon a weakness in a large-scale enemy troop movement, concentrated his forces, and ambushed the main force of the Baiyue in a treacherous valley, annihilating them in one battle.

The Baiyue Kingdom's will to resist crumbled, and the generals in various regions surrendered one after another.

From the dispatch of troops to the subsequent pacification of the three kingdoms, it took less than a month.

Good news flew back to Tiehe Jingcheng like snowflakes.

When the last letter of surrender from Baiyue arrived, it was already the dead of winter.

Snowflakes fell in a flurry, covering the vast new land.

With the war initially settled, even more demanding tasks followed.

To appease the people, reorganize the army, deal with surrendered officials, purge the old forces, implement new laws, and establish an effective system of governance...

Numerous tasks urgently need to be addressed.

Feng Xingyu and Mo Sangyu barely had time to catch their breath before throwing themselves into a new round of busy work.

They traveled tirelessly, visiting newly conquered regions, personally handling thorny issues, and establishing their authority.

Everyone else was also busy as a spinning top, each doing their own job to support this rapidly expanding and enormous regime.

After repeated discussions and on-site surveys, the new imperial city was finally decided to be located in "Fog City," a city with a relatively central geographical location, convenient water and land transportation, and less damage from war, making it easier to rebuild.

This city was originally the secondary capital of the previous dynasty, and it is large in scale and still retains its cultural heritage.

The 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month is the Little New Year.

The city of Fog City was brightly decorated, and although the air was chilly, it exuded a vibrant atmosphere of new life.

The magnificent palace has been restored to its former glory after emergency repairs.

In front of the Xuanzheng Hall, everyone stood solemnly.

Feng Xingyu, dressed in a black dragon-patterned robe, accompanied by Mo Sangyu, who was also dressed in formal attire, slowly ascended the high platform.

The officials chanted in unison, and the bells and drums sounded in unison.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, the brand-new flag fluttered, and Feng Xingyu officially proclaimed itself to the world.

From this day forward, the nation shall be named Chen, the capital shall be located in Wudu, and the reign title shall be Yongchu.

Chen, meaning the North Star, symbolizes nobility, the center, and leadership.

Starting from Youdu, they conquered the grasslands, annexed the Iron River, destroyed the Night Wolves, subdued Cangqi, and pacified the Baiyue...

After more than a year of bloody battles and painstaking efforts, a brand-new capital city, "Da Chen," spanning the eastern part of the Kyushu continent with an unprecedented territory, finally stood tall amidst the swirling snow.

Feng Xingyu was the founding emperor of the Chen Kingdom.

Mo Sangyu was the founding empress.

This news, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, quickly stirred up a massive wave across the Nine Provinces.

All factions worked through the night to examine maps and calculate the territory of the new "Chen Kingdom".

The calculated results sent chills down their spines.

Previously, the six major regions that they had taken the least seriously had, after being connected, become so vast that their territory had surpassed that of the Great You Dynasty, which had occupied the center of the Nine Provinces for hundreds of years.

It has become the undisputed behemoth of eastern Kyushu.

What's even more alarming is its military strength.

The new emperor had integrated the elite forces from six regions, along with their black iron armor and weapons, the empress, the explosive barrage of arrows, and the unfathomable martial arts prowess of the new emperor.

Even if Chen Kingdom's military strength cannot be completely on par with Da You, it is definitely not far behind, enough to make any opponent uneasy.

The political landscape of the Nine Provinces was completely overturned overnight.

These forces urgently adjusted their strategies, with countless spies secretly and frantically swarming towards Wudu and the border of Chen Kingdom.

However, there are still some insightful people who can see that Chen Kingdom still faces serious problems.

Although the territory is vast, it is newly annexed land.

The people's hearts are not yet won over, and the foundation of the rule is shallow.

With the new imperial court established, the official system was in dire need of rebuilding, and governance in various regions relied heavily on a few core personnel, resulting in poor operation.

The people's livelihood was exhausted after the war, and the national treasury was depleted. There was an urgent need for recuperation and restoration.

Ultimately, Chen Kingdom is like a massive, still-undigested beast that has just devoured too much prey.

A relatively stable period is needed to consolidate the gains.

Many forces began to stir, secretly conspiring to tear off a piece of flesh before the behemoth that is Chen Kingdom could completely gain a foothold.

But they soon discovered that the beast's defenses were far more robust than they had imagined.

Shortly after the founding ceremony, Mo Sangyu personally visited all the newly demarcated borders of the Chen Kingdom.

Wherever she went, whether it was a majestic mountain pass or a treacherous mountain pass, she set up defensive barriers.

These restrictions covered the entire territory of the Chen Kingdom.

If an outsider breaks in without a specific token or permission, they will immediately face invisible rejection or even attack.

A massive army pressing in? That would be an even bigger joke.

Under the restrictions, ordinary siege tactics are almost ineffective.

This incredible skill once again shocked everyone.

This also forced those forces that were secretly plotting to become more cautious and reassess the risks of attacking the Chen Kingdom.

Meanwhile, within the Chen Kingdom, a silent purge and consolidation were also underway rapidly.

All former officials of the previous dynasty, local tycoons, and fierce generals who were willing to submit and possessed talent were selected one by one by Gu Jinzhi, Wen Zhixia, Chu Tianxiong, and others.

Their condition for submission was a willing acceptance of the drink and a promise of unwavering loyalty.

The fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

The Imperial Palace in the Fog City, the Imperial Study.

Feng Xingyu slammed a folding book onto the imperial desk with a "thud".

He rubbed his temples; a low-pressure atmosphere filled the imperial study.

The eunuch serving the emperor kept wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.

"Send someone to the palace gates to see if the Empress has returned."

"Yes."

Upon hearing the order, Eunuch Lian Chen felt as if he had been granted a pardon and was about to leave when he was suddenly called back: "Wait."

"Does Your Majesty have any further instructions?"

"Go and guard the city gate. Also, summon Lord Gu to me."

Feng Xingyu tried his best to control his emotions. Just as he finished speaking, Gu Jinzhi's voice rang out from outside the imperial study: "Coming, coming! What's wrong with you now? Why are you throwing such a tantrum?"

"Come and take a look at these folds!"