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After the great army departed, they quickly arrived at the Nanping County. Nanping County was a border city with the Empire of Dongyu and there were over a hundred thousand troops stationed there. In addition to the troops that Fang Zinan and the others deployed, there was a total of two hundred thousand soldiers.

As the two armies battled at the edge of the desert, the sounds of battle shook the entire battlefield. The battle between hundreds of thousands of soldiers had left the sky and the earth dark. Besides the casualties, there were also banners fluttering high in the air. The great army of the Southern Marsh was the first to set off, and the crowd was stirred into action.

Fang Zinan looked at the situation and saw that Xiao Tianyuan was not around. He asked Hai Yue, "Where is General Xiao?"

Hai Yue looked far ahead before pointing to the distance, "General Xiao is currently coming over. Take a look at him."

Not long after, Xiao Tian Yuan arrived on his horse and knelt on the ground. "Xiao Tian has seen the great general."

"General Xiao, how is the battle going?" Fang Zinan asked.

A resolute expression appeared on Xiao Tian Yuan's face. He raised the item in his hand high up and said, "Reporting to the Great General, I have chopped off the head of the number one warrior of the Northern Yue Kingdom."

"Alright!" Fang Zinan smiled, "Send the order immediately. I want to raise the account overnight to discuss the military opportunity. I want to destroy the remaining generals of the Northern Yue State in one fell swoop!"

Back in the tent, Fang Zinan discussed the military aircraft with everyone.

"We pay our respects to the great general!" The commanders all knelt down.

Fang Zinan looked at everyone, "Everyone, please rise."

"Thank you, Great General." Everyone stood up.

A smile appeared in Fang Zinan's eyes as he praised the crowd, "This battle was very good. I will reward the Emperor and reward the three armies. Those with military merits will be able to advance to the third rank."

"Thank you for your kindness, General."

At this moment, King Dongyu, Dongfang Ming, stepped forward and said, "We've already defeated the main force of the Beiyue Country. The Great General can bring troops to Dongning City and help me restore my throne."

Hai Yuheng cupped his fist and said, "Reporting to the great general, King Dongyu's suggestion is very good. The remnants of Beiyue Country's army have already retreated into the desert, and our army can change routes and go directly to Dongning City to attack them."

Fang Zinan shook his head in disapproval, "No!"

Dongfang Luoluo panicked when she heard that. "Great General, could it be … Don't you want to help us take back Dongning? "

Fang ZiNan stood up and said: "Princess Liu-Li, the Northern Yue Army has always been a brave and fierce army. Although we have forced back their main force, we cannot underestimate them because of their strength. If we do not take advantage of this opportunity to kill them all, they will return very quickly."

Dongfang Ming and his daughter fell into deep thought, but Hai Yuejian held a different opinion. "Great General, aren't you being a little too worried by what you're doing?"

Fang Zinan did not feel offended, so he said amiably: "General Hai, you have always been familiar with martial arts, you should be clear about the principle of letting the tiger return to the mountain. It will not be difficult to take over Dongyu City. This is just a matter of time. The most urgent task is to encircle and annihilate the other forces of the Beiyue Kingdom. " At this point, Fang Zinan ordered, "Xiao Tianyuan, listen."

"This lowly general listens." Xiao Tianyuan was very pleased as he did not expect Fang Zinan to consider things in such detail. He and Fang Zinan did not have any good intentions.

"General Xiao. You will lead the troops and depart tomorrow after eating dinner. You will intercept the two wings and bring them from the left and right bags. Then, Fang Zinan said, "Also, send someone back immediately to report the news. I want to let the emperor know about this."

"This lowly general knows."

Everyone was very surprised to see Fang Zinan deploy his troops so freely. Xiao Tianyuan felt gratified.

Within Duke Xuan's manor.

The Military Minister held the report and said to King Xuan, "Your Royal Highness, Prince Rong has defeated the entire Beiyue Country. It is very likely that he will be able to take back East Peace City within a month and win and return to the capital. May Your Royal Highness prepare for Huai."

King Xuan took the report and read it carefully. He clenched it into a ball and asked in a deep voice, "When will the officer of the report arrive?"

"Your Highness, we'll arrive tomorrow." Zuo Tiancheng glanced at King Xuan and asked, "My lord, what should we do?"

King Xuan narrowed his eyes. "I have my ways." Then, he said, "Men, this king wants to make a trip to the King's Manor. Prepare the horses."

The servants prepared the horses, and soon enough, King Xuan left the mansion, arriving at King Dingdong's mansion.

"Your Highness, Duke Xuan requests an audience."

Hearing the servant's report, King Ding frowned and muttered, "Is it Third Brother? What's the matter with him? "Could it be for Fourth Brother's sake? Quick, invite him in!"

Seeing that King Xuan had hurried into the study, King Ding hurriedly asked, "Third brother, what business do you have today?"

"Second brother, the situation doesn't look good." Seeing King Ding, King Xuan's calm expression completely changed. He became anxious and worried.

"What happened?" King Ding's expression could not help but change. He had no idea what kind of news King Xuan would bring.

"Second Brother, I just received the secret report that Fourth Brother and the others will be victorious in their first battle. I believe that they will be able to return home in a short time." King Xuan deliberately exaggerated the truth. Even if Fang Zinan won his first battle, the situation on the battlefield had changed drastically. It would still take him some time to return.

Upon hearing these words, King Ding was shocked. After being stunned for a moment, he slightly nodded his head. "This war won't end so soon, right?"

King Xuan did not answer King Ding's question. Instead, he said, "The reason Emperor sent Fourth Brother this time is because he wants Fourth Brother to accomplish a great deed. Fourth Brother will win this battle, and when he returns, he will definitely be conferred the title Crown Prince.

These words stabbed right into Dingdong's sore spot, causing the muscles on his face to twitch. He didn't say anything.

Seeing that King Ding was serious, King Xuan continued, "Although it was only the opening of the first battle, with the help of Xiao Tian Yuan and King Dongyu's support, it can be said that Fourth Brother's victory is within his grasp. The victory will only come sooner or later. The problem is that if he comes back a day earlier, it will be extremely disadvantageous for second brother! "

"Why do you say it's against me?" King Ding examined the situation and felt that there was a hidden meaning behind King Xuan's words.

"In terms of ranking, second brother is above us brothers, and he has good political achievements as well. With your intelligence, your third brother is more than willing to accept you, but if the title of Crown Prince falls on your fourth brother's head, then your third brother will not be satisfied. " At this point, King Xuan took a step forward, closed in on King Ding, and lowered his voice. "Now that Fourth Brother is so highly regarded by the Emperor, it's a grave threat to Second Brother's position. If we don't take action now, I'm afraid …"

"You don't need to say anymore!" King Ding interrupted King Xuan. "I know what to do now." He raised his eyes to look at King Xuan and said, "You came to see me today probably not just to explain this matter to second brother? What do you have in mind? "

King Xuan smiled slightly, "It can't be hidden from second brother's eyes. Since second brother had already wanted to take action against fourth brother, now is a good opportunity. We cannot miss it! "

"You mean you want me to make a move on fourth brother?" Prince Ding muttered to himself.

"Second Brother, although Fourth Brother and I are from the same mother, this is a big problem. There is no room for doubt." King Xuan continued to add fuel to the fire.

King Ding nodded. "This matter cannot be delayed any longer. I think that it's time for Hou to make his move!" Then he sighed, "Since it's like this, who should we send to deal with fourth brother?"

"Third brother has his own arrangements."