novelraw Chapter 446 - 320: Something’s Not Right
Chapter 446 - 320: Something’s Not Right
At dawn, the scouts reported that an unspecified number of Wei Country’s navy appeared near Qingshui County via the Qing River waterway, led by a general in golden armor, suspected to be General Wei Junzhuo of Wei Country.
Since Rong Heng’s return to the Southern Border, the entire border army has been in a state of tense readiness. As soon as the news arrived, the soldiers assembled with utmost speed.
After a sleepless night, Rong Heng surveyed everyone. Every Dayan soldier in front of him was armored and ready, their eyes fixed on him, forming a vast black sea glinting with a cold light.
The young prince, handsome in appearance, with eyes like cold stars, was dressed in dark golden Mystic Cloud Armor.
The morning sun reflected off the armor, radiating a dazzling brilliance, revealing the light-colored Python Robe underneath.
A navy from Wei Country, Qingshui County—
Wei Junzhuo has finally made his move.
Rong Heng tightened the sword at his waist, gazing at the distant mountains, vast and majestic, his eyes deep and far-reaching.
Tang Zhan, beside him, angrily requested to join the battle, his dark face grave:
"The spineless idiots of Qi Country actually collaborated with the Wei people... Your Highness, it seems Yuan Lang wasn’t lying to us. Wei Junzhuo indeed used the Qi Country waterway, Qingshui County must not be lost. Please allow me to lead the troops to support them!"
Yuan Lang had previously informed Rong Heng that Wei Junzhuo had close ties with the people of Qi Country. Now that they were using Qing River’s waterway, appearing near Qingshui County, it further revealed his ambition toward Dayan land.
As for the navy that appeared at Cang Wind Port yesterday, it must be Wei Junzhuo’s tactic of strategic deception. If Yuan Lang hadn’t mentioned the situation at Qingshui County, they would have assumed Wei was aiming for Cang Wind Port, just like before.
Rong Heng turned his head and looked at the tent beside him, speaking slowly:
"Who said Wei Junzhuo is targeting Qingshui County?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Zhan and the soldiers who heard Rong Heng’s words were equally stunned, looking at him, perplexed.
Wei Junzhuo, taking advantage of the Qing River, bypassed the border between Yan Country and Wei Country, and appeared near Qingshui County. Isn’t he supposed to attack Qingshui County, and isn’t Cang Wind Port just a smokescreen released by Wei Junzhuo?
"Early... uh, why are there so many people, are we leaving today?"
Wei Chengyuan came out from the tent beside him, dressed in black casual clothes, his black hair disheveled, amber-gold eyes showing a slight bewilderment, looking like he had just woken up.
"What are you doing here!" Tang Zhan asked in shock, instinctively glancing behind Wei Chengyuan.
"Why can’t I be here?" Wei Chengyuan retorted.
With Wei Chengyuan here, where is Gu Lan? Surely he followed to find the prince! Not only Tang Zhan had this thought, but Su Yi also subconsciously glanced behind Wei Chengyuan.
However, they waited for a long time, but Young Master Gu did not appear.
"Awake, are you." Rong Heng pursed his lips, ignoring Tang Zhan’s puzzled expression.
Wei Chengyuan nodded blankly: "Mm, so, therefore—"
"Then let’s set off, take you to see... Wei Junzhuo."
Upon hearing the name Wei Junzhuo, Wei Chengyuan’s expression changed, suddenly becoming alert, his face turning unpleasant as he nodded: "Alright, I, I’ll go get my sword."
The soldiers had already brought Mo Feng over. Rong Heng gently rubbed Mo Feng’s large head, mounted his horse, and the scarlet cloak behind him fluttered in the cold wind.
"See Wei Junzhuo? We’re not going to Qingshui County? Didn’t we say he is in Qingshui County?" Tang Zhan was confused, while Su Yi lowered his eyes, deep in thought.
Rong Heng shot him a glance, drew his sword, pointing it southward, saying word by word:
"General Mu Jun, take five thousand Dingyuan Army cavalry, Geng Gong, you take five thousand border army cavalry to follow, Su Yi leads eight thousand Pingnan Army to cover the rear, and accompany me to support Cang Wind Port."
"Yes!"
"Your subordinate obeys."
Both Mu Jun and Su Yi cupped their fists in response.
"Then what about Qingshui County, should I, should I go? Just me alone?" Tang Zhan was dumbfounded, feeling as if none of this concerned him.
"If Wei Junzhuo wanted to attack Cang Wind Port, he wouldn’t use the Qing River waterway. And attacking Qingshui County is too far into Dayan. Even if he captures it, what then? Although Qingshui is wealthy, once occupied by the Wei army, it would cut off half of the Southern Border’s waterway lifeline. But surrounded by Dayan territory, how could he hold it? Does he intend to become a king trapped in a cage?
Moreover, Wei Junzhuo probably knew long ago about Yuan Lang secretly providing us with military intelligence. Once he knew we were guarding Qingshui County, he decided to take a third route. His target isn’t Yan Country, and the Golden Armor General seen nearby is likely an impersonation by the Wei army." Rong Heng explained.