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Inside the main command tent of Daliang, the charcoal fire was burning warmly.

The snowflakes outside had just stopped, but the wind was still quite strong, making a soft "slap slap" sound as it patted the tent fabric.

Yun Shuyao sat on a cushioned wooden stool; her pregnant belly had grown considerably since she arrived.

Xiao Fang brought hot water and a new wooden basin, rolled up his sleeves, and knelt down at Yun Shuyao's feet.

"Don't move."

He tested the water temperature, then gently placed Yun Shuyao's feet into the water.

How much did you walk today?

Yun Shuyao let out a comfortable sigh.

"I just wandered around the camp, I didn't go very far."

Yun Shuyao let him wash her feet, her eyes half-closed, like a cat whose fur had been stroked.

Xiao Fang looked at her and chuckled.

"It's so cold at the border, yet you seem to be getting more and more blessed."

Yun Shuyao scolded him.

"Isn't it because you've been making me nourishing soup every day? If you keep doing that, I'm afraid I won't even be able to leave the house."

"Then let's not go out. It's windy outside, and you're pregnant."

Xiao Fang said this while massaging her feet.

"I originally planned to get the injection as soon as possible, preferably before you give birth, and return to Beijing."

When you are born, I will definitely be by your side and cannot leave you.

Now that you're here, I'm not in a rush to fight.

He looked up at Yun Shuyao and continued speaking.

"The colder the weather, the better it is for us."

The Northern Hu are short of food and have no winter clothing. We can wait in comfort and strength; the longer we drag this out, the less they can endure.

Yun Shuyao nodded.

"I understand that logic. If you don't pursue or fight now, you're just letting them create chaos on their own."

"right."

Xiao Fang wrapped her feet with a dry cloth and then put on warm socks.

"So these days, you don't need to think about anything, just stay in the camp and rest."

I'll lead the troops in training outside, while you take care of feeding them in the back. The longer this battle drags on, the easier it will be for us to win.

Yun Shuyao lowered her head and placed her hand on her stomach.

"The child is well-behaved and doesn't cause me any trouble, otherwise I really wouldn't be able to help you."

Xiao Fang also placed his hand on top of it.

"She didn't bother you because she knew her dad was busy."

"After the war is over, I'll spend more time with you and your child."

Xiao Fang spoke casually, not at all like someone who had been fighting on the front lines.

Outside the tent, the wind swept past, carrying snowflakes.

But inside the tent, it was warm and cozy, like another world.

The three-day deadline arrived, but the Northern Hu King still hadn't made a decision.

The atmosphere in the camp of the Northern Hu Allied Forces was extremely oppressive.

The first two days it was just arguing, but later on, even the people arguing stopped.

Everyone huddled in their tents, around the dying embers of the fire, their faces ashen.

That evening, a tall and strong tribal chief suddenly opened his tent flap and strode out.

He was followed by several hundred tribal soldiers, all carrying swords and leading horses, their faces grim.

"The king said three days, but three days have passed and he hasn't said a word!"

His voice was extremely loud, and it was fiery.

"If he doesn't fight, we can't afford to wait."

Nobody wants to die here! I'm not waiting any longer!

Having said that, he mounted his horse and cracked his whip.

"Let's go!"

Thousands of people followed in a rush, their warhorses kicking up a trail of yellow mud.

Soldiers from several nearby tribes were stunned, watching helplessly as they rushed straight out of the camp gate.

Someone wanted to shout, but then shut their mouth.

Some people's eyes also flickered, their faces remaining calm, but their hearts were already in turmoil.

The news spread extremely quickly.

Inside the tent of the Northern Hu King, a personal guard scrambled in.

"Your Majesty! The leader of the Hucha tribe has left with his men!"

They haven't even dismantled their camps; they're saying they're not going to keep us company any longer!

The Northern Hu King suddenly stood up.

The wine pots on the table were all overturned.

"He dared to withdraw his troops without authorization!"

"They've already gone quite a distance, should we give chase?"

"What are you chasing?"

The Northern Hu King's eyes were red, and his chest heaved.

"If I chase after him now, wouldn't that make me look foolish to everyone?"

"Let him go! I want to see if he can survive this winter on his own!"

The Northern King was tough on the outside, but his hands were trembling with anger.

The leaders inside the tent remained silent.

They looked at each other, but neither of them said a word.

The people in the Northern Hu coalition were becoming increasingly uneasy.

During the day, some people still managed to come out to patrol the camp.

As darkness fell, many people simply didn't even leave their tents.

There was no food, no winter clothes, and even the horses had run out of fodder.

A soldier squatted outside the tattered tent, his feet wrapped in old cloth, his shoulders hunched over.

A horse neighed in the distance, but no one looked up.

The camp was deathly still, as if it had been frozen.

Gu Jinghuai walked from behind, passing through one empty tent after another, and entered the royal tent.

The Northern Hu King was leaning back in his chair, his eyes were dark and his mouth was covered in blisters.

"Your Majesty, we cannot delay any longer."

Gu Jinghuai said in a low voice.

"The longer it drags on, the more people's hearts will scatter."

If one Hucha tribe leaves today, many more will leave tomorrow.

We northern barbarians don't grow grain or weave cloth; in winter, we rely entirely on plundering.

If we don't seize this opportunity now, not only will morale collapse, but people won't even survive the winter.

The Northern Hu King slowly raised his head.

"You've seen the situation yourself. Now, who dares to fight Xiao Fang? Who can still fight him?"

Gu Jinghuai stepped forward.

"It's not that they're afraid to fight, it's that they don't know if they'll have enough food after they fight."

Once a city is captured and supplies are seized, the hearts of the people will naturally return.

No matter how powerful Xiao Fang is, he can't possibly fill every city with people.

The border town was also the weakest of the cities.

Let's fight again, this time, let's go secretly.

"Don't bring many men, just pick the toughest ones, pounce on them in the middle of the night, grab them before Xiao Fang can react, and run."

After listening, the Northern Hu King remained silent for a long time.

The wind outside the tent grew stronger and stronger, cutting through the fabric like knives.

"What if we fall into another trap?" he asked.

Gu Jinghuai raised his head.

"We still have to fight. If we don't, we'll just be dragged to our deaths by the snow here."

The Northern Hu King closed his eyes.

"Gather 10,000 troops and set off tonight."

"Take only elite cavalry, loot and retreat immediately; no one is allowed to linger."

Gu Jinghuai bowed to the King of the Northern Hu.

"As the king commands."

He turned and left the tent.

It was already completely dark outside.

The snow hadn't fallen yet, but the wind was already biting cold.

The allied forces camp was like a pack of hungry wolves, forced to the edge of a cliff.

Xiao Fang was still sitting in the heated tent, leisurely sipping the finest tea and looking at the map on the wall.

Suddenly, he ordered all the generals to come to the central army camp.

Soon, the meeting was over. Although it was late at night, everyone looked energetic, clearly having had plenty of rest recently.

Xiao Fang stood in front of the map, pointing his finger at the lower city.

"Border Town, that's the only place they can attack."

Lu Zhao held the knife and leaned against one side.

"You guessed it?"

Gu Jinghuai knew about the defenses of Daliang City. This place was the farthest from the main city and had the fewest troops.

The Northern Hu are now in a difficult position and will definitely fight a fierce battle.

Xiao Fang turned to look at Deputy General Liu.

"Move 50,000 men to ambush outside the border town in advance."

Don't go through the city; take the road outside the city to avoid giving away information.

Deputy General Liu clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"It's the Great General."

Xiao Fang glanced again at the dark sky outside.

"This battle must ensure they never return, and completely shatter their alliance."

Lu Zhao chuckled.

"Turn the border town into a coffin, and wait for them to walk into the trap."

Once the Northern Hu forces suffer a major loss, Gu Jinghuai will definitely be in deep trouble!