"despair……"

"despair……"

"despair……"

…

His fingers tapped on the table, and the sound of tapping one after another sounded particularly clear in the room.

At this moment, the people sitting in the room did not dare to make any movement, but after looking at each other, they unanimously turned their attention to the old man above.

Time passed by minute by second in the silence of everyone and the constant knocking sound of the old man.

Until one of them couldn't bear it anymore and stood up from his seat.

"The clan leader, the combined forces of Wei and Han are building dams in the northwest highlands to store water. Due to the disadvantages of our army's attack, Da Sima has decided to abandon Yancheng."

"When the life and death of Yan City is at stake, where will I, the Yan family, go? I would like to ask the clan leader to point out a clear path for us and other descendants."

As a general in the Chu army, Yan Ping is very aware of the current situation he is facing, and the matter he is talking about is also the top priority of the Yan family as a local family.

"Yes, clan leader, how should I, the Yan family, respond?"

"Please also ask the patriarch to teach me."

"Clan leader!"

As Yan Ping took the initiative to stand up, the room was filled with calls from the Yan clan members one after another.

Seeing one clan member after another turn their attention to him, Yan Yu, the leader of the Yan clan who was sitting upright, finally stopped what he was doing.

"despair……"

When the last knock sounded in everyone's ears, Yan Yu stood up directly from the main seat.

Slowly walking to the center of the crowd, looking around at a clan member, the Yan clan leader who was used to the wind and rain finally spoke.

"It has been more than three hundred and fifty years since I, the Yan family, moved to Yancheng."

"King Wu, King Zhuang, King Zhao, King Mourning..."

Like a bystander witnessing history, with a somewhat reminiscing look, Yan Yu's eyes seemed to be filled with the past monarchs of the Chu Kingdom for more than 350 years.

During these three hundred and fifty years, the Chu State gradually grew from a large country in the land of Jingxiang to a southern hegemon with a view of the Central Plains from the north, able to compete with the Jin State.

During these more than 350 years, the Chu State also declined due to internal turmoil, and even its capital fell into the hands of the Wu State from the east.

During these more than 350 years, the State of Chu was like a fire phoenix that had reached nirvana, reborn again and again. To this day, the State of Chu still stands in the south of China.

Slowly gathering his thoughts and returning his attention to the present moment, Yan Yu, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke again.

"For more than three hundred and fifty years, no matter whether the state of Chu is strong or in decline, I, the Yan family, have stood firm amidst the turmoils."

"Why?"

"Just because our Yan family is based in Yan City, no matter what kind of heavy losses we encounter, Yan City will be our Yan family's strongest barrier."

Having said this, Yan Yu, as the leader of the Yan clan, suddenly looked at the younger generations around him, and a look of determination suddenly appeared in his eyes.

"If Yan City is here, the Yan family will survive."

…

It is still on the high slope northwest of Yan City. The leader of the coalition forces, General Pang Juan, is standing with his sword. His sharp eyes like an eagle are always watching his target. What is in front of him...

Yancheng!

"Report..."

"Reporting to the general, there is a secret message from Yan City to our army camp."

After receiving the secret message from Yan City from the personal guard, Pang Juan glanced at it quickly, but a smile couldn't help but appear on his face.

"interesting!"

After reading the above content, Pang Juan handed it to the coalition deputy general Han Yue, and the voice of inquiry rang out at the same time.

"Prime Minister Han, what do you think?"

When he first saw the content written on the silk book in his hand, Han Yue's face suddenly showed a hint of joy.

But the joy quickly disappeared, and was replaced by suspicion.

With a bit of caution on his face, Han Yue also had a bit of solemnity in his tone when he answered Pang Juan, "General, at this time, there are people in Yancheng who choose to defect to our army, which is quite reasonable."

"It's just that I thought this was a good opportunity for our army to succeed and seize Yancheng in one fell swoop. Is there any conspiracy of the Chu army?"

"Prime Minister Han's guess is also reasonable."

In response to Han Yue's concern, Pang Juan suppressed the smile on his lips, and his whole body showed a fierce fighting spirit.

"But the initiative in this war is now in the hands of our coalition forces, not in the hands of the Chu army in Yancheng."

"As long as our army digs the dam, the surging Yan water that has accumulated for a long time will rush straight to the southeast, and Yan City will fall into the hands of our army sooner or later."

"It can be said that our army is in an invincible position at this moment."

Grasping the general trend of the battlefield is a necessary quality for a good general, and Pang Juan is at least one of the best generals in the world.

A confident smile bloomed on Pang Juan's face again, and his eyes slowly fell on the deputy general Han Yue beside him.

"Since the general trend is under control and there are variables in Yancheng, our army might as well sit back and watch. Maybe there will be a fighter opportunity emerging."

"Prime Minister Han, what do you think?"

"The elite Korean troops under my command are waiting for the general's orders." Facing Pang Juan's gaze, Han Yue bowed and bowed with a firm face.

…

"quick……"

"quick……"

"quick……"

…

Since the attempt to seize the northwest dam failed and the commander-in-chief Qu Boyong decided to abandon Yan City, the various units of the Chu army stationed in Yan City have entered into intensive preparations.

As the withdrawal time ordered by Qu Boyong approached, the originally peaceful Yancheng gradually turned into a hot oil pan dripping with water.

Wearing armor and a sharp blade hanging from his waist, Qu Boyong, as the general, silently watched everything tense in front of him.

After a moment, he looked into the distance, and a trace of reluctance appeared in his eyes.

Today, he will lead his soldiers to evacuate Yan City. I don’t know when he will be able to return here. By that time, will Yan City still be the territory of Chu State?

God didn't seem to be prepared to let Qu Boyong's thoughts flow like this, and a somewhat panicked shout appeared in his ears.

"Report..."

"Informing Grand Sima, the coalition vanguard has entered Yan City."

"What!"

Upon hearing this shocking news, Qu Boyong instinctively became suspicious.

The walls of Yan City are strong, and the coalition forces have been attacking for several months without breaking through the city. Why did they suddenly invade the city?

But just when Qu Boyong was in a state of doubt, shouts of killing suddenly rang in his ears.

Listening to the cry of killing that was completely different from the language of Chu and had the thick feeling of the Central Plains, Qu Boyong had to believe it all.

Almost at the moment when he realized that the city was broken, Qu Boyong immediately asked the visitor: "Where are the defenders at the top of the city? Where is General Yan Ping?"

"Report to the Great Sima..."

Listening to Qu Boyong's inquiry, the visitor couldn't help but feel a little indignant in his tone, "It was Yan Ping who ordered the city gate to be opened, and the coalition forces were able to successfully invade Yan City."

"What!"
Chapter completed!