My Cultivation Starting from Archery

Ling Ling spoke: "Our family's ancestor has already gone to the Mang Mountain Ancestor Vein alone, slicing through several cultivators from Luoye Valley, not to mention the martial cultivators they hired with bounties. It's an enormous loss for them. The ancestor will soon head to the Capital City, and their so-called Ziwu Valley surprise tactic is simply impossible to succeed."

This war is not something one person can achieve.

Even just the Second-Tier Array Master Dan Liangcheng, utilizing his troops to set up the Heavenly Book Array, along with the arrays from the Cultivation World, is not something Chen Sansi alone can break through.

Not to mention the Ling Family's Ancestor, Ling Kui, a martial artist at the True Power Middle Stage.

True Power Middle Stage, combat strength equivalent to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!

"That's good..."

"So, Chen Sansi is like a dog in desperation?"

"Truly crazy enough!"

"If it weren't for Dan Liangcheng and Ling Kui from the Ling Family, who knows, he might have actually succeeded!"

"Unfortunately, how can there be any 'ifs' in warfare?"

"..."

"Inform Immortal Master Dan and Elder Ling Kui."

Zhou Rong gave the command: "Ensure that they put everything aside and return to the Capital City for defense! As for Chen Sansi, after he hits the southern wall and returns, he will meet his death!"

This Ziwu Valley attempt is a desperate move by the rebel army.

It aligns with the White Robe's nature of never sitting idly by and waiting for death.

Even if they cannot directly march on Chang'an, they can burn the court's six months' worth of provisions for the 400,000 strong army, causing them significant losses.

"What about after the provisions in Fuyu Prefecture are burned?"

Soon.

Yan Hongyuan considered this issue: "The current batch of provisions is almost exhausted, and the next batch is still in Fuyu Prefecture. If Fuyu Prefecture is captured at this time, we will run out of provisions within ten days."

The consequences of a supply cut are obvious, and everyone present understands them well.

If the soldiers are hungry, even the largest ships or the strongest formations are useless.

Especially now, with provisions scarce, the reason they can still supply 400,000 troops for war is because they are utilizing local resources and water transportation to minimize losses.

If the provisions in Fuyu Prefecture are set ablaze,

they really won't be able to gather enough provisions in a short time.

White Robe...

Truly ruthless!

"Transfer grain from Mangshan Prefecture."

Zhou Rong ordered.

"Mangshan Prefecture?"

Yan Hongyuan said thoughtfully: "The grain from there could indeed be transported along the Luoxiao River straight to Chibi, but that prefecture is just a small city in the southeast corner. Even if there is grain, I'm afraid it won't be enough to supply the 400,000 strong army."

"I have long calculated, the grain from Mangshan Prefecture can be transported to Chibi in at most fifteen days and can sustain for about forty days."

Zhou Rong said strategically: "Forty days is enough to end the battle of Chibi."

...

Youlan Capital.

Taiji Palace.

"Our army was defeated at Chibi!"

"Now fleeing day and night, at any moment facing the risk of total annihilation!"

"..."

"Why not retreat?!"

Orthodox Emperor Cao Huan thundered in fury: "Have I not already told them not to clash head-on, to retreat quickly, preserve strength and then make plans slowly? Why insist on confronting the enemy head-on?!"

"Calm your anger, Your Majesty!"

Minister of Revenue Shangguan Haichang spoke: "The decree had long been sent, but, but our army just does not want to retreat, we, staying far in the Capital City, really have no means."

The implication, of course, is that the Beiliang King defied the order.

"..."

Orthodox Emperor Cao Huan had to suppress his anger, unable to probe further.

After all, not long ago he had announced to the world, and even established an ancestral temple for the Chen Family, he cannot so quickly disgrace the Imperial Family.

Finally.

Cao Huan could only patiently say: "Why is Chen Aiqing doing this? Given the current situation, we should avoid direct confrontation."

"Your Majesty."

Minister of Rites Fu Kejin, stood forth and said: "All under heaven know that the Beiliang King is unmatched in wisdom and courage, the war is not yet over, I think it is better not to hastily make assertions, perhaps the Prince has some Divine Strategy, waiting to be used at the last moment!"

These words.

Gained quite a bit of approval.

Even Orthodox Emperor Cao Huan himself became much calmer.

He recalled the time of the Bloodstained Liangzhou.

Wasn't the White Robe also defying the order not to aid You State, yet stubbornly leading Hongze Camp deep into the Great Desert alone? They were expected to perish in vain, but what happened? They achieved the Sealing Langju, achieving the Southern Desert having no royal court.

Perhaps...

They are plotting some grand strategy again this time?

Amidst the speculation of the officials.

Finally, someone delivered the latest news from the front line.

Ten days ago.

It appeared to be a bitter ruse, but Chen Sansi had secretly left Luoxiao River, leading three thousand light cavalry straight to attack Fuyu Prefecture, and behind Fuyu Prefecture, lies the ancient thousand-year road—Ziwu Valley!

"Is this the Beiliang King's surprise tactic?!"

"Certainly matches the military family's 'surprise victory' approach."

"If he really manages to march directly to the Capital City, wouldn't it end this great war prematurely?"

"..."

"Ha ha, as I said."

Orthodox Emperor Cao Huan spoke: "Minister Chen certainly wouldn't act rashly, but has his own thoughts and strategy."

"Not right!"

While many praised this.

Shangguan Haichang voiced a different opinion.

He said solemnly: "Fuyu Prefecture can be burned, but Ziwu Valley cannot be traversed! Let's not forget, the court still has a million-strong army, Dan Liangcheng and the high-realm martial cultivators from Mang Mountain over there!"

"Even if Chen Sansi and his forces are fast, Chang'an would surely be able to react in time!"

"After burning the provisions, Chen Sansi is most likely to return to Chibi"

"However, this is just...

"Too late!"

In the center of the hall.

Lies a massive sand table, suspending the map of the entire Great Sheng Dynasty.