Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress-Chapter 832 - 829: Competing for Supremacy in the World

"Yes!" The Yan soldiers responded loudly.

As the Emperor of Yan stepped into Chang City, far away in Daliang, Bai Qingyan, the Princess of Zhen, led her forces into Yangjiang, just one Yuegu City away from Hancheng, the capital of the Liang Kingdom. The Liang Army hastily retreated to Yuegu City.

After entering the city, Bai Qingyan customarily inspected the camps, instructing the soldiers to take care of the infected civilians and soldiers.

Perhaps because Yangjiang City is close to the capital of Daliang, the epidemic here was better controlled, and there were not many infected civilians and soldiers. However, for the same reason, Yangjiang was harder to conquer than those cities severely affected by the epidemic.

Before inspecting the wounded soldiers’ camp, Bai Qingyan received a secret report that the Liangting court officials were persuading the Emperor of Liang to move the capital for national protection. She pondered for a moment and then sent someone to summon Zhao Sheng and Zhao Ran to her command tent. By the time she returned to the tent, Zhao Sheng and Zhao Ran had been waiting for a while.

"Big Miss!"

"Princess of Zhen!"

The two stood up quickly and saluted upon seeing Bai Qingyan return.

"Sorry to keep you waiting..." She removed the sword from her waist and placed it on the table, then swiftly knelt behind the table and said, "I asked you to come because I received news that the court officials of Liangting are urging the Emperor of Liang to move the capital. I plan to send you two to bypass Yuegu and head straight to Hancheng! Besiege the east, west, and north gates of Hancheng but don’t rush to attack! Your movements towards Hancheng must be quick and must be completed before the Emperor moves the capital."

Zhao Ran straightened his back: "But now, with Daliang troops stationed in Yuegu, if General Zhao and I take the heavy forces away..."

Zhao Ran suddenly paused, lowered his gaze, thinking for a moment, then looked at Bai Qingyan: "Big Miss means to capture the emperor?"

Although Zhao Ran hadn’t read many military books, he had a keen understanding.

He realized that instead of taking down city by city, it would be better to go directly to Hancheng and capture the entire Daliang Imperial Family. Without the Imperial Family, what were the Liang generals still defending?

"The Princess of Zhen wants us to attack the east, west, and north gates, perhaps to force King Liang out from the south gate?" Zhao Sheng frowned deeply, "Currently, General Liu Hong has already taken Yuezhou, which is only separated from Hancheng by Zhongxing. The Emperor might not exit through the south gate towards Zhongxing City..."

"If he doesn’t run, would he stay inside the city awaiting destruction?" Zhao Ran asked.

"Liang Kingdom isn’t without capabilities, they might..." Zhao Sheng paused, looked at Bai Qingyan, understanding her meaning immediately.

The Emperor might choose to go east, and heading east leads to the route where Commandery Princess Gaoyi disappeared. The Princess of Zhen wanted to force the Emperor eastwards.

Zhao Sheng instantly became spirited: "The Emperor might think the only unblocked south gate could have an ambush by General Liu Hong, considering there are no battles in the east and north. Therefore, the Emperor might break through the east or north gate. However, if Liang Kingdom relocates the capital, it should head towards the prosperous area. The Emperor could only proceed towards Daquan or Xiangliang, the same route taken by Commandery Princess Gaoyi, though we’re unaware of her current position."

"Commandery Princess Gaoyi should have reached Daquan by now..." Bai Qingyan looked at Zhao Sheng. "After leaving the wounded soldiers tomorrow morning, I will lead the army to attack Yuegu and draw the main forces over! You two should rest briefly and set off at noon. Zhao Ran... follow General Zhao Sheng’s orders in everything!"

Zhao Sheng looked at Zhao Ran in surprise. By logic... Zhao Ran should be Bai Qingyan’s confidant.

"Yes!" Zhao Ran responded without hesitation, clasping his fists.

Watching Zhao Sheng and Zhao Ran leave, Bai Qingyan wearily rubbed her neck, took out a bamboo slip book, and read diligently with one hand supporting her forehead.

Not long after, Bai Qingyan’s eyelids grew heavy, and she fell asleep on the desk.

In her groggy state, Bai Qingyan seemed to return to the day at Ying Lake when she met Murong Yu.

Murong Yu, holding a folding fan, stood by the willow trees swaying in the wind at the lakeside of Ying Lake, dressed in a frost-colored straight robe embroidered with auspicious clouds and a wide warm jade belt, adorned with a jade pendant of the same color as the belt warm jade. The dazzling warm sunlight enveloped him, seemingly casting a layer of pure holy light upon him.

Murong Yu still looked as mesmerizing as ever, unmatched in beauty.

As if he saw her from afar, Murong Yu bowed deeply towards Bai Qingyan without pretension, straightened up, and smiled: "A Yan, in the future... I entrust A Yan to you, please guide him on the righteous path and ensure his name lasts through the ages, not tarnished by infamy."

Hearing this, her palm tightened. Though she had foreseen it, she still asked: "Where are you going?"

"To see my mother." Murong Yu smiled warmly and calmly.

"Murong Yan... will be heartbroken!" She said.

"Blood brothers cannot accompany each other for a lifetime, but a couple can walk together throughout their lives." Murong Yu sounded like a benevolent elder, speaking to her steadily, "A Yan, in this world, there are always people leaving and arriving. Though I may be gone, A Yan has you by his side, so I am quite reassured."

"The military books you sent to A Yan, along with your summaries of ancient sages’ political philosophies, I have read them all!" Murong Yu’s eyes smiled more deeply, "A Yan, you are both capable of securing peace through force and governing the country through intellect. In the future, whether this realm belongs to you or A Yan, I am at ease; you both will be wise rulers, ensuring the people live well!"

She felt a pang of sorrow.

Family departure is always heartbreaking.

At this moment, Xiao Rongyan must be feeling deep sorrow.

And Murong Yu, in her view... indeed was a good monarch, a good emperor, but unfortunately... encountered such a birth father and could only have such a lifespan.

"It’s a pity I cannot compete with a person like you in this world..."

Murong Yu bowed deeply to Bai Qingyan with a smile, his figure dissipating like the wind by Ying Lake.

Bai Qingyan suddenly opened her eyes, sat up...

Cool wind blew in from outside the barracks, making the curtains behind the screen sway lightly.

She thought of the dream just now, wondering if Emperor Yan, Murong Yu, had already passed away.

If Emperor Yan had indeed passed away, she wondered how Xiao Rongyan was faring now?

Bai Qingyan, bowing her head in quiet contemplation, pondered how to comfort Xiao Rongyan, when Zhao Ran requested an audience outside.

"Big Miss, someone from Shuoyang sent weapons, but they haven’t arrived in Yangjiang yet. Please instruct how to allocate this batch of weapons?" Zhao Ran asked softly upon entering.

"This batch of weapons will first be dedicated to General Zhao Sheng and yourself. Send someone to receive the weapons and place them on the route you will take. Take them along..." Bai Qingyan instructed.

"Yes!" Zhao Ran turned to leave.

"Wait..." She called him back.

"Big Miss has additional orders?" Zhao Ran asked.

"Wait a moment, I’ll write a letter, you have the person delivering the weapons take the letter back to Zeng Shanru, and let Zeng Shanru forward it to Mr. Xiao."

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