Chapter 1145: Chapter 1139: Unable to Hide Cheng Yuanzhi charged forward on horseback, followed closely by Sima Ping leading the troops, surging towards the brightly lit Quanya City like a raging tide. “Uncle Shen!” Bai Jinzhi, seeing that Sima Ping had already charged out, anxiously urged her horse forward and once again beseeched Shen Kunyang, “Uncle Shen! I…” Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by n͟o͟v͟e͟l͟f͟i͟r͟e͟.net “Have you forgotten what you promised Young General Bai? You must obey me in everything!” Shen Kunyang’s eyes were resolute. Before departing, the Fifth Young Master had specifically instructed Shen Kunyang that although Bai Jinzhi was brave, her temperament was too impulsive. This time, Shen Kunyang was to temper her character. Shen Kunyang also felt the Fifth Young Master was right; if the Fourth Miss’s temper could be tempered, she would certainly become a courageous and strategic general in the Bai family army. “Uncle Shen!” Bai Jinzhi was frantic but could only circle her horse, Pingan, in frustration. Lu Yuanpeng also rode up from behind, looking exceedingly pleased, and saluted Shen Kunyang, saying, “General Cheng instructed me to follow Lord of Gaoyi! General Shen… should I and Lord of Gaoyi circle around and charge in from the side gate?” Lu Yuanpeng knew that in every battle, Bai Jinzhi was always at the forefront, and by following Bai Jinzhi, they would certainly be able to charge to the front and fight bravely. But this time, Lu Yuanpeng had miscalculated. His weepy demeanor was repeatedly reported to Cheng Yuanzhi and Shen Kunyang. Shen Kunyang believed that fear was the least permissible trait in a soldier, as it could affect the morale of others. Thus, Shen Kunyang ordered Cheng Yuanzhi to remove Lu Yuanpeng from the assault team. “Kill what?!” Bai Jinzhi fumed inwardly, glaring at the exuberant Lu Yuanpeng before turning her gaze to the soldiers storming the city. Her horse, Pingan, stamped its hooves back and forth. “Let’s just watch others kill!” “What?!” Lu Yuanpeng’s eyes widened in shock. In the second year of Yuanhe, on the first day of the first month, Lord of Gaoyi, Bai Jinzhi, along with Great General Shen Kunyang, captured Quanya City of Xiliang, annihilating five thousand enemies and capturing twelve thousand enemy soldiers. Anxiously leading the Elephant Army to support Sal Khan, Aksai received Sal Khan’s second letter and ordered the army to camp, unexpectedly changing direction the next day towards the southern regions of Xiliang. Bai Qingyan and Bai Qingyu received news from Bai Qingqi that Aksai had changed the Elephant Army’s route. Combined with the information that Wei Zhong had sent to follow the Great Shaman’s disciple from Tianfeng Kingdom, and that Sal Khan had also changed course towards the southern Xiliang, Bai Qingyan speculated that Tianfeng Kingdom intended to preserve its strength, retreating to the other side of the snow mountain, to mount an attack again in spring. But now… it’s no longer the time for Tianfeng Kingdom to come and go as it pleases. Since the battle has started, it must be fought so that Tianfeng Kingdom suffers substantial losses, as Xiliang did before, rendering it incapable of invading another country’s borders for at least ten years. Then, a checkpoint must be established on the only path from Tianfeng Kingdom to Xiliang to fend off the elephants, ensuring the people’s peace. Having made up her mind, Bai Qingyan stood up, walked to the map, and said to Bai Qingyu, “Tianfeng Kingdom wants to leave, but they can’t pass through our Zhou territory. Currently, the Northern Region of Tonggu Mountain to Zhongshan City is under our control. According to their current location, they can only bypass via Chuanling, passing through Liuxiang Mountain east of Zhongshan City.” She said to Shen Qingzhu, “Send word to the Yan Army that Tianfeng Kingdom is retreating. We must heavily damage their main Elephant Army before they manage to retreat. Giant elephants take time to mature, and the more we kill, the longer it will take them to organize another attack! We will head to the east of Liuxiang Mountain to set up an ambush immediately.” “Yes!” Shen Qingzhu immediately sent someone to inform the Yan Army. “East of Zhongshan City, due to the mountainous terrain, our Zhou did not occupy it. Although during the battle at Hanwen Mountain, the Tianfeng Kingdom’s Elephant Army might consciously avoid valley routes, if they truly want to retreat south of Xiliang, back to the snow mountain, this seems to be the only road left.” Bai Qingyu traced the path from Chuanling Mountain through Liuxiang Mountain on the map, pointing to the only gap through the snow mountain between Xiliang and Tianfeng Kingdom. “Since Tianfeng Kingdom wants to retreat, this will be their final battle, and we must fight with all our strength!” Bai Qingyan said to Bai Qingyu. “Elder sister, leave this to me. I’ll lead the troops to Liuxiang Mountain.” Bai Qingyu grasped Bai Qingyan’s arm, settling her into a chair, “Murong Li has already returned to the Yan capital with Empress Dowager Yan. Once the two countries stabilize Xiliang, they will commence the merger of both nations. Elder sister should prepare for this early. Additionally… with you carrying a child, mother will worry if you are out for too long!” “Once my return to Dadu City is known, along with the news of our Third Brother’s army turning back to attack Xiliang, and that our Zhou forces are striking Xiliang from multiple fronts, Sal Khan and Aksai of Tianfeng Kingdom will likely believe they can safely retreat without our pursuit, focusing instead on competing with Yan for Xiliang’s cities!” “They would never expect that the army taking a longer route to Liuxiang Mountain than Third Brother’s army would make a rapid assault for an ambush! If they lower their guard, it will be easier for us to attack.” Bai Qingyan nodded with a smile; she hadn’t sent Bai Qingqi to set up an ambush at Liuxiang Mountain for this very reason. “You can release the news of my return to Dadu City!” Bai Qingyan said, turning her gaze towards the map warmed by candlelight. “Since we captured Tonggu Mountain, the only natural barrier left in Xiliang under their control is Yecheng Pass! The general guarding Yecheng Pass, Ye Shouguan, although he hasn’t fought in years, possesses some skills! Once your second sister arrives and captures Yecheng Pass… I’ll return to Dadu City!” As long as Yecheng Pass is captured, Xiliang will be as passable as a smooth road to the soldiers of Zhou. The Ye family of Xiliang has guarded Yecheng Pass for generations. It’s said that when the former emperor of Xiliang planned to ally with Nanyan to challenge Jin Kingdom, it was General Ye Shoucheng who strongly opposed the plan. Because of his vehement opposition, he fell out of favor with the former emperor of Xiliang and was reprimanded. Bai Qingyu nodded in agreement: “Once the second sister arrives, you can first join Third Brother, then proceed to Yecheng Pass, while I and the second sister lead troops with Yan to ambush the Tianfeng Kingdom’s Elephant Army, then meet you at Yecheng Pass!” Bai Qingyan added, “If there are any spoils from the battle at Liuxiang Mountain…” “Rest assured, elder sister!” Bai Qingyu smiled softly, “We will offer most to the Yan Kingdom, winning over their soldiers.” Bai Qingyu’s handling of the matter gave Bai Qingyan no cause for concern. In the second year of Yuanhe, on the sixth day of the first month, Lord of Gaoyi, Bai Jinzhi, along with General Shen Kunyang, captured the Shan Pass. On the same day, Auxiliary General Bai Jinxiu arrived at the southern border and joined the troops led by the Emperor of Zhou. On the road, Bai Jinxiu had already heard of Bai Qingyu’s return, and from the moment she entered the camp, her tears couldn’t be concealed.