Jizhou was already engulfed in the flames of war.
Watchtowers had been erected in all the mountains and valleys. Some of the narrow paths in the valleys were filled with gravel. Blood eagles soared in the sky. All the external preparations for the war were ready.
The first line of defense should have been Whitehorse Harbor, but Han Shang's navy only had 5,000 people, and they were all left behind by Han Fu. At first, Han Shang thought that there were many vassals south of the Yellow River, and the situation was complicated. In the short term, they would not cross the river to find trouble with him. He put all his financial and material resources on the reconstruction of Nanpi and the army. Who knew that the gears of history began to change, and Yuan Shu actually led the army to attack.
After discussing with Ju Shou, Guo Jia decided to put Whitehorse Harbor as the first battle line and Animal Husbandry Prefecture as the second battle line. They would set up a large number of troops in Zhaoge, and Zhang He and Guo Jia would temporarily command the battle.
The enemy Yuan Shu belonged to Jingzhou, Wancheng, and was also inland, so they were even less adept at water warfare than Han Shang's army.
On the other side, Gongsun Zan's 5,000 White Horse Righteous Followers harassed Nanpi from time to time. Yan Liang and Wen Chou struggled to deal with them. The White Horse Righteous Followers appeared and disappeared like ghosts, coming and going like lightning and the wind. It was impossible to guard against them.
It was rumored that Gongsun Zan had a divine item, the Guarding Gnosis, which could increase the defense and attack power of his soldiers, as well as the movement speed of his warhorses. Therefore, White Horse Yi had defeated the northern minorities countless times with unimaginable strength and won the praise of the people of Youzhou.
Yan Liang and Wen Chou also had 20,000 cavalrymen, but whether it was in terms of warhorses, horsemanship, or the fighting strength of the soldiers, there was a huge gap. Furthermore, Gongsun Zan had the Guarding Knowledge.
In the Yellow River, a ship was sailing towards Whitehorse Harbor.
Inside the ship, Han Shang, Zhao Yun, and all the personal guards of River East were present. There was also a peerless beauty, Mi Zhen, and her personal maid, Xiao Lan.
When Zhao Yun boarded the ship, she was shocked to see Mei Zhen. She didn't expect her to choose to stay by her lover's side in the face of war. She admired her pursuit of love.
Although Han Shang did not understand, he could more or less feel it.
There was a long table filled with tea sets in the cabin. Mei Zhen was sitting in front of the table, holding a teapot in her hand. The teapot was suspended high in the air, and the water flowed into the teacups on the table in a beautiful arc.
After brewing the tea, he held it in his palm and brought it to Han Shang.
Han Shang looked at Mei Zhen's pretty face. He wanted to refuse, but he felt that it was inappropriate. He could only reach out and take it.
Mei Zhen sat back down in front of her long desk happily and said proudly," Stinky hooligan, did you know that Zhen 'er started learning the art of tea from his father when he was six?"
Han Shang smiled as he tried a bite and praised,"" Good tea indeed." Actually, he didn't know how to differentiate between good and bad tea. He just didn't want to spoil Mei Zhen's mood.
" Zhen 'er plans to buy a house next to the Prefecture Overseer's Mansion in Ji Province and some other properties before settling down in Ji Province," Mei Zhen said nonchalantly. However, her heart was beating fast, and her eyes were fixed on Han Shang's handsome face.
Han Shang finished the tea in his cup in one gulp. He paused for a moment and said with a smile,"Miss Mi Zhen, I will definitely treat you as an honored guest."
Mi Zhen beamed.
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At night, the water of the Yellow River surged non-stop. Under the bright moon in the sky, it looked like thousands of silver snakes were struggling and moving.
In the middle of the river, a ship was swaying. It had already entered the rapids. After half a day, it would reach White Horse Harbor, which was considered to be within the territory of Jizhou.
"Dong dong dong" sounds came from above.
" Reporting to my lord, hundreds of ships have been spotted in the distance. They seem to be Yuan Shu's troops from Jing State. General Zhao Yun has ordered the ships to stop moving forward," a guard reported loudly from outside the cabin.
Did Yuan Shu choose to attack Whitehorse Harbor at sunrise tomorrow morning?
Han Shang got up and quickly boarded the deck. He looked into the distance and saw that the densely packed ships in the one-mile waterway ahead were rapidly heading north.
" Roar!" A strange eagle cry broke through the sky.
In the sky, three snow-white giant eagles were attacking a fiery-red giant eagle. It was obvious that the fiery-red giant eagle was at a complete disadvantage and was constantly looking for a chance to escape.
The three giant white eagles worked in sync with each other. They surrounded the eagle from three directions and didn't completely block it from three directions. Every time the eagle tried to escape from the 'one', it would be attacked in advance. It paid a painful price for its desperate struggle. It was the same for several consecutive times.
Han Shang looked at the sky in surprise and praised,""These three giant white eagles actually know Sun Tzu's Art of War. Who could have trained such a Psychic Divine Bird, Shang is truly impressed."
One of the bodyguards beside him reminded him anxiously,"" My lord, the White Vulture is Yuan Shu's battle eagle, and the Blood Eagle is our standing eagle. If the Blood Eagle can't escape, Whitehorse Harbor will be ambushed at sunrise."
Han Shang turned around in shock and asked the soldier who spoke,"" What's your name?" The soldier was tall and sturdy, his back straight, and he exuded a strong military aura.
The bodyguard was excited. He took a step forward and knelt on one knee." Little Soldier, Shi Qi."
Han Shang nodded and asked,"Why did you only send one Blood Eagle to guard the river at such a critical moment?"
" Blood eagles are born with strong attack power and explosive power, but their endurance is extremely poor. They are only good at moving around on land and in the mountains where there is a place to rest. This blood eagle can be considered the best of its kind to patrol the river," Shi Qi explained.
Seeing Han Shang nod his head repeatedly, he was extremely happy and continued," The White Vultures of Yuan Shu's army are known for their endurance and are suitable for patrolling the river. To make up for their lack of combat strength, they usually form groups of three to five to fight against the mutated war eagles.
" My lord, Xue Ying can't hold on any longer!" another soldier shouted.
Looking up, the Blood Eagle's huge wings had been damaged at some point. Its usual majestic and domineering aura had disappeared. It also lost its sense of balance when flying and dodging. It could only rely on its powerful body to deal with the strong enemies.
Shi Qi anxiously stepped forward and asked for a fight." I'm willing to help Xue Ying kill the White Vulture." At this moment, the White Vulture was more than a mile away from the deck. He actually dared to ask for a fight and kill the Spiritual Spirit Vulture. It seemed that his archery skills were extraordinary.
"If you make a move, our whereabouts will be exposed." Han Shang raised his hand to stop him.
Surrounded by over a hundred thousand troops on the river, one could forget about escaping without the ability to see through the heavens and earth. Even someone as strong as Zhao Yun would have his soul essence exhausted and his true qi scattered. Even if one were to step into the 'unnatural state,' it would still depend on the cultivation base of one's soul essence. Wanting to change the raging waters of the Yellow River was not something that the soul essence cultivation base of an upper level expert on the Star Dou Warrior Ranking could do.
" It's too late. Ji Ling has already discovered us." Zhao Yun's cold voice rang out.
Han Shang looked into the distance and saw dozens of ships slowly approaching. The deck was filled with archers, and their arrows were all lit with flames. A few generals in armor stood on the commander's ship at the back, and they all looked over.
"Kill White Vulture!" Han Shang ordered.
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