Martial arts mastery? But I'm just a spoiled brat!

Upon hearing this, Yan Qing, who was still practicing the "Lifting and Leaping Technique" in the courtyard, immediately stopped.

"Then let them retreat to the second line, but they must destroy the roads before retreating; after they retreat to the second line, they must concentrate their firepower and make sure the enemy does not break through the defense line directly."

At the same time, contact my father and the young marshal of the Northeast separately; the enemy has already fallen into the trap, and they should proceed according to plan.

Yan Qing turned to look at Wan Xing and issued a series of military orders.

"yes!"

Upon hearing this, Wanxing turned and ran outside to relay Yan Qing's next military order.

Shanxi Province is separated by mountains, and the first line of defense is the mountains as a barrier. The enemy's firepower is concentrated, and it is indeed more difficult to defend when they have heavy weapons.

However, similarly, the roads leading to both places will become more concentrated.

Destroying the roads while retreating can slow down the arrival of enemy heavy firepower at the second line, which can be considered a way to buy time.

Then Yan Qing ordered his men to concentrate their firepower, also to prevent being attacked by a large force immediately.

As for the subsequent defense plan, Yan Qing was not too worried. By the time the army met the enemy at the second line of defense, the enemy would already be trapped.

After Wanxing left, Yan Qing continued his practice of the "Lifting and Releasing Technique".

In the evening, Lan Yue entered the courtyard carrying a wine jar:

"Young Master, Shao Mu has already led his men to kill the second tiger. This is the latest tiger blood wine."

"This tiger blood wine has come at the perfect time! I've used up a lot of energy today, so it's good to replenish my qi and blood."

The daytime practice of "Lifting and Leaping Techniques" had greatly depleted Yan Qing's energy. He had just been planning to meditate and contemplate "Nine Diagrams and Six Images Contemplation Method (Incomplete)".

It was only when examining this fragment that I realized how severely it was damaged.

The nine diagrams and six images represent nine breathing techniques that guide the flow of Qi from the outside in, while the six images are six visualization diagrams that refine the mind and spirit from the inside out.

These nine breathing methods can be combined with six visualization diagrams to ultimately achieve "harmony between heaven and man" and realize the goal of cultivating both body and mind.

It's a pity that only two pictures and one image remain now; otherwise, it would be considered a decent Taoist cultivation method.

Ordinary people who obtain this incomplete technique can at most refer to it, but dare not easily attempt to cultivate it.

However, Yan Qing did not have this concern. The effect of his "Talent: Martial Arts Proficiency" always appeared unexpectedly. As long as he cultivated, he would definitely gain something, and it was a permanent proof that solidified his gains.

However, these auxiliary cultivation methods will not be displayed on the talent; they will only advance the corresponding progress bar.

Upon hearing that Yan Qing wanted to drink tiger blood wine, Lan Yue quickly fetched a cup. After Yan Qing drank the tiger blood wine, Lan Yue came over and began to use massage techniques to help Yan Qing digest the medicine and relax his muscles and bones.

Yan Qing was cultivating methodically in the courtyard, a stark contrast to the tense battlefield ahead.

In the following days, Yan Qing continued his cultivation, but the battlefield had already undergone earth-shattering changes.

The Yan family's 70,000 troops did not suffer too many casualties, and because they retreated to the second line at a critical time, the army was able to catch its breath.

The Cao family's 400,000-strong army pursued the enemy through the mountains and began to penetrate deeper into the territory. They thought that the army would have no obstacles and could march into the heart of Jin Province.

They had only gone a short distance when they discovered that the original army had built a new defensive line.

"General, we have encountered resistance again. If we want to advance further, we must break through the defenses. However, the artillery in the rear is having difficulty advancing and our firepower is currently insufficient."

Within Cao's army, subordinates were reporting to General Cao Ying, who was leading the army.

Cao Ying was tall and imposing, dressed in military uniform. His large belly made him appear exceptionally robust, and even when he was riding his horse in place, he exuded a strong sense of oppression.

"Then send people to transport artillery. If the roads are destroyed, use people to carry them. I'm only giving you one day. If I don't see the artillery within one day, you'll be carrying explosives to clear the road."

Cao Ying looked at his subordinates with a gloomy expression and a cold tone. No one doubted the truthfulness of his words.

"yes!"

Upon hearing this, the subordinate who came to report dared not hesitate any longer. He turned around and ran back. As he ran, his military cap fell off, but he simply reached out and grabbed it, hurriedly putting it back on, not daring to stop for a moment.

"I only have this one son!!!"

Cao Ying stared straight ahead, gripping the horsewhip so tightly it cracked. After a long while, she gritted her teeth and uttered these few words, her voice filled with resentment.

It's just unknown who he resented.

Upon hearing this, the surrounding subordinates all lowered their heads and dared not utter a word, for fear of incurring the general's wrath.

"General!!"

Just then, someone jogged up from behind, diverting Cao Ying's attention.

Only then did the subordinates around him breathe a sigh of relief.

But they still dared not leave casually, only glancing at the soldier who had come forward to communicate, hoping that the other party would bring good news.

Cao Ying is now like a powder keg about to explode; she only needs a spark to erupt in fury and might even kill someone.

This time, the communications soldier didn't report anything; instead, he handed Cao Ying a telegram.

Cao Ying took the telegram, glanced at it, and his expression changed drastically:

"Damn it!! That old bastard Yan Fengqi actually dared to lead troops to attack Yi Province!!! Does he not care about his hometown anymore?"

Cao Ying opened her mouth and cursed loudly. She gripped the telegram tightly in her hand, then used her palm to crush it into powder.

Upon hearing this, the subordinates around him exchanged glances, their eyes filled with astonishment.

They never imagined that while their hometown was under attack by their army, Yan Fengqi would not rush back to its aid, but instead, at this critical moment, lead all his troops to attack their main camp.

"General, should we... send troops back to reinforce?"

This time, General Cao Ying has deployed all 200,000 of his troops.

Hebei Province is not as developed as Shanxi Province. Without the Yan family's profound foundation and development, it is simply unable to form an effective resistance.

"No need!!! Since he wants Hebei Province, then give it to him! After I take over his hometown, I'll lead the army back and attack. With my brother leading the troops to attack from both sides, let's see where he can escape to."

Cao Ying didn't think much of it. In his opinion, Yan Fengqi was just blinded by desperation, thinking that such a simple "besieging Wei to rescue Zhao" would make him come back to defend.

In reality, his only son had already disappeared in Shanxi Province, and the family in Hebei Province had at most some concubines, which were all material possessions and far less valuable than those in Shanxi Province.

Jin Province not only has abundant mineral resources, but also has developed many factories and military factories under the management of the Yan family. Once Jin Province is taken over, its resources can then radiate to the three provinces of the Cao family.

Once Cao Ying made her decision, no one else, even though their families were from Hebei Province, dared to question her in the slightest.