Chapter 263: Chapter 177: Steamrolling Dayong, the World Attacks Qin

Here it was still brightly lit, with more than a dozen generals busy with their own affairs.

The Sound Transmission Stones in their hands lit up one after another.

They were clearly arranging the next phase of their battle plan.

As Lu Yuan entered, everyone bowed. "Greetings, Your Highness."

He nodded, accepted the tea Xiao Lie offered, and took a sip. "What’s the situation? Has the Imperial Court given us a reply?"

"Your Highness, the Prime Minister sent word. He will do everything possible to keep up with the army’s logistical needs. The first batch of provisions and Cultivation Resources arrived an hour ago."

"Good. In that case, order the army to continue its advance tomorrow. Let’s push to the walls of Dayong’s Imperial City first, then we can talk."

Lu Yuan said with a lighthearted laugh.

As long as he had ample resources, he didn’t need to worry about anything else.

The army would advance on its own.

’The Yong Dynasty’s Imperial Guard is down to a mere three or four hundred thousand men, with only a single Renowned General left. They wouldn’t dare send them out.’

"As you command!"

Xiao Lie replied at once.

Then, as if remembering something, he looked at Lu Yuan and asked softly, "Your Highness, the Dayong Crown Prince and Duke Zhenyuan, Xiao Heng, as well as the Marquis of Mucheng, were captured in the battle two days ago. They are currently being held in the prisoner-of-war camp.

Do you wish to see them?"

"There’s no need for a meeting. Ask the Marquis of Mucheng what he wants. If he’s willing to join our Great Qin, recruit him. If not, let him go.

As for Xiao Heng and the Dayong Crown Prince, have them escorted directly back to the Imperial City."

’In the past, these people might have been a threat in his eyes, but now, they were no different from strangers on the street.’

’When your own accomplishments far surpass those of your enemies, certain hatreds naturally fade away.’

"Yes, Your Highness."

After acknowledging the order, Xiao Lie went to see that it was done.

Over the next few days, the Great Qin army advanced steadily, with Lu Yuan simply commanding from the rear with the Central Army.

It was a rather leisurely time for him.

At times, he could even find a moment to spend with Zhou Hongling.

「In the blink of an eye, nearly a month had passed.」

During this time, aside from his cultivation, Lu Yuan’s only duty was to oversee the army’s advance.

Luzhou and Suzhou fell to Great Qin in quick succession.

King Bei You even presented a declaration of surrender, pledging fealty to Great Qin.

In the face of overwhelming power, all schemes were ultimately futile.

One day, Lu Yuan had just finished his morning cultivation and was stepping out of his courtyard.

Xiao Lie hurried over. "Your Highness, Mangu Hun and Mangu Tun’s forces will reach the Dayong Imperial City in three days.

However, it seems the Yong Emperor intends to move the capital."

Hearing this, the corner of Lu Yuan’s mouth lifted in a slight smile. "Oh? Move the capital? Nearly half of Dayong is already in our hands. Where could he possibly move?

He would only be prolonging his inevitable doom for a little while longer.

Order the entire army to advance at full speed.

We’ll rendezvous with the other divisions at the Yong Dynasty’s Imperial City."

"Yes," Xiao Lie replied. He then began to direct the army to pack up and set out. Lu Yuan also mounted his warhorse with Zhou Hongling and began the march.

「Meanwhile, in the Imperial Court of Great Qin.」

The Empress of the Xiao Clan stared at the three official missives before her, her expression exceptionally grim.

Great Yu, Xirong, and the Eastern Barbarians actually dared to warn her to immediately cease the invasion of Dayong, or they would attack Great Qin.

This was a blatant provocation against Great Qin.

’However,’ she thought, ’if those three dynasties truly made a move, Great Qin might not be able to stand against them.’

Her gaze fell upon Li Qing below.

"Prime Minister, do you believe we should agree to a truce?"

Great Qin’s territory was expanding at an incredible rate.

They had not only acquired the Yong Dynasty’s Northern Border, but had now conquered several more provinces in succession. It seemed they were on the verge of annihilating all of Dayong.

To be honest, Xiao Clan was unwilling to let such an opportunity slip by.

Just as the words left her mouth, Li Qing spoke in a grave voice, "Your Majesty, this is a decision your humble servant truly cannot make. I believe none of the ministers in this court can make it, either. The only one who can decide is Prince Qin.

He is the one leading the troops in the field; he knows his own strength best.

As for whether he can withstand the armies of three dynasties, I believe we must ask for Prince Qin’s opinion."

When he finished speaking, all the officials in the court nodded in agreement.

Through one brutal battle after another, Lu Yuan had already proven himself with his actions.

Besides, even if the ministers all called for a truce, if Lu Yuan disagreed, it would be for naught.

It was better to simply ask for his opinion directly.

In truth, Li Qing was inclined to call for a truce. Great Qin had already gained enough.

If they just returned to recuperate for a time, waiting until they had fully consolidated their newly occupied territories...

...who under heaven could possibly stand against them?

However, they were well aware of Lu Yuan’s temperament and personality.

Having brought the war this far, he was unlikely to stop so easily.

It wasn’t just Li Qing who was thinking of a truce; in fact, it was on the minds of all the court officials.

But unless Lu Yuan gave the word, everyone knew that raising objections would change nothing.

Xiao Clan seemed to see through the thoughts of Li Qing and the others, laughing softly. "Fine. Then I shall ask Prince Qin and see what he has to say.

After all, he is the one leading this war."

The officials all nodded hastily.

Xiao Clan had only just sent the message with her Sound Transmission Stone when, a moment later, Lu Yuan’s reply came through.

After reading it, she looked up and said, "Prince Qin says this war is an opportunity for our Great Qin. If we agree to a truce now, the other dynasties will never again give us the chance to destroy Dayong.

Therefore, we must continue to fight. If Great Yu is displeased, then let them come."

As Xiao Clan finished speaking, an ’I knew it’ expression appeared on her face.

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