Chapter 954 Delay
Jingwei, who was in the shadow behind him, heard the words without changing his expression. He just nodded slightly, then quickly took out paper and pen, while Su Ye dictated the contents of the secret letter.

After the secret letter was written, Su Ye reviewed it carefully. After confirming that it was correct, he handed it to Jingwei.

Jingwei took the secret letter and hid it close to his body. Then he disappeared outside the tent in a flash, like a ghost in the night.

Returning to the desk, Su Ye looked at the map again, his eyes moving back and forth between Qianling County and Qiandu.

As the pillar of the Daqian Dynasty who has fought in wars across the country for decades, Gu Changqing is indeed a capable person. Su Ye sees it and is also wary of him.

This Grand Tutor was not only a great military genius, but also had great prestige in the Daqian army, which made him able to unite people's hearts, attracting many loyal troops to his side.

Moreover, in Su Ye's opinion, although Meng Zhang's Yellow Turban Army was powerful, it was ultimately an uprising army. It lacked formal training and equipment, and even more so, stable logistical supplies.

However, Gu Changqing's army is the regular army of the Daqian Dynasty. They are well-equipped, well-trained, and backed by the rich resources of Qianzhou.

Once Gu Changqing is well prepared, it will be difficult for Meng Zhang's Yellow Turban Army to gain an advantage in a head-on battle.

After all, Gu Changqing is not like those ugly guys that Meng Zhang had fought before. With the same military strength, it would be much more difficult for Meng Zhang to suddenly open a big gap in Gu Changqing's hands like he did before!

Even if the two of them had the same military strength, Gu Changqing probably wouldn't give Meng Zhang a chance to make a breakthrough.

If the two sides get into a stalemate by then, Gu Changqing, with the continuous support from the entire Qianzhou, Northern Xinjiang and surrounding states and counties, will definitely be able to drag the Yellow Turban Army to death!
Moreover, Meng Zhang and the Taiping Sect Headquarters are almost at odds with each other and are now strangers. It is impossible for him to get the continuous logistical support from the Taiping Sect Headquarters as before.

The Luzhou that Meng Zhang controls now is not enough to support the hundreds of thousands of Yellow Turban troops under his command!

A few days later, when the army led by Gu Changqing and Su Ye finally arrived outside Qianling County, it was almost dusk. The setting sun was like blood, spreading the last ray of afterglow to the fullest, dyeing the entire land red, and the battlefield also added a bit of solemnity and solemnity under the reflection of this bloody sunset.

Gu Changqing rode on a warhorse with an upright posture, and his weather-beaten face looked even more resolute under the reflection of the setting sun. Su Ye standing beside him also had a solemn expression on his face. The figures of the two were pulled by the setting sun, casting long shadows, blending into the endless military formation behind them.

"Grandmaster, look over there, General Tan's army has arrived."

Su Ye's expression moved slightly, as if he sensed something, and then he whispered to Gu Changqing beside him, pointing his finger into the distance.

Gu Changqing raised his eyebrows slightly, a hint of expectation flashed in his eyes. He turned around and looked in the direction Su Ye pointed. He saw a cloud of dust flying and the sound of horse hooves like thunder, coming from far away and getting louder and louder.

I saw a fast horse cutting through the red sky like lightning and rushing towards me. The figure on the horse was Si Yan in blood-red armor.

"Haha, the prince has returned, it looks like General Tan's army is not far away!"

Gu Changqing smiled brightly, and the heavy stone in his heart finally fell halfway. As Si Yan approached, the scene behind him gradually became clear.

All I saw was a torrent of steel, winding like a long dragon, with bright armor, flying flags, and high morale. It was the 130,000 Daqian elite troops led by Tan Mengjun to suppress the rebellion. After several days of careful day and night march, they finally joined Gu Changqing's army at this moment.

Tan Mengjun was riding on a warhorse. Although his face looked tired, his expression had obviously relaxed a lot. The moment he saw Gu Changqing's figure, the pressure in his heart was visibly reduced.

Otherwise, he would have been at a loss as to what to do facing the current situation of Daqian alone.

"Grand Master! Duke Su!"

Before the horse stopped, Si Yan shouted loudly. With excitement that was difficult to conceal, he quickly dismounted, took several steps at a time, and walked quickly to Gu Changqing and Su Ye. He clasped his hands together and bowed deeply.

"Your Majesty, you have worked hard. It is a blessing for Daqian that the army can arrive as scheduled!"

Gu Changqing quickly returned the greeting, his eyes full of satisfaction, and then looked Si Yan up and down. Seeing that although he was exhausted, he was in high spirits, he couldn't help but secretly praise the prince's tenacity. "Grandmaster, you are too kind. This is our duty."

"Duke Su, long time no see."

Si Yan smiled slightly, then turned his gaze to Su Ye.

"Your Highness's trip went smoothly, which is a good omen. Now that the armies have joined forces, we are more confident in fighting against the Yellow Turban Army."

Su Ye paused, nodded slightly, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Grandmaster, I am here with my army. I am willing to obey your orders and fight against the Yellow Turban bandits together!"

At this time, Tan Mengjun had also rode over and looked at Gu Changqing with a hint of respect in his eyes.

Gu Changqing was greatly relieved when he heard this. The army under Tan Mengjun's command was an elite force that the Daqian Dynasty had finally pieced together. Now with the return of this army, the number of elite troops that he could directly control increased sharply.

"Haha, Mengjun, we haven't seen each other for more than ten years!"

"You and I have fought side by side for many years. This time, we will join hands again to overcome difficulties and will definitely be able to defend this land for Daqian!"

Gu Changqing patted Tan Mengjun's shoulder heavily, with a rare hint of excitement in his tone.

"Don't worry, Grand Master. I will do my best to defend Daqian to the death!"

Tan Mengjun nodded heavily, with a hint of smile in his eyes.

With the gathering of the armies, the entire Qianling County suddenly became bustling with activity. The cavalry of Wuxiong's left and right guards cruised around, and the infantry began to set up camp in an orderly manner. Smoke from cooking fires rose up, bringing a hint of life to the battlefield.

The soldiers of Chongyan's left and right guards were also busy. Although their marching speed was a little slow, their formation was tight and no one fell behind. Now that they had joined up with the main army, their morale was greatly boosted.

As night fell, the camp was brightly lit. Gu Changqing, Su Ye, Tan Mengjun and Si Yan sat around the campfire, discussing the next tactical deployment.

"Grandmaster, now that the armies have joined forces, when will we launch an attack on the Yellow Turban Army?"

Tan Mengjun asked impatiently.

"The Yellow Turban Army outside Qiandu City is now very powerful, and Meng Zhang is cunning in his tactics. We must not act rashly."

"I suggest that we rest here for a few days first, so that the soldiers can recuperate and gather their strength, and then gather several troops to defend the king. At the same time, we should send scouts to find out the movements of the Yellow Turban Army, and then make plans."

Gu Changqing pondered for a moment, glanced at everyone, and spoke slowly.

"What the Grand Master said is absolutely right. We are holding the last hope of Daqian in our hands now. We cannot be too careful."

"Although the Yellow Turban Army is strong, our strength should not be underestimated after our armies are united. Waiting a few more days and gathering a few more troops to support the king will allow us to be more fully prepared."

Su Ye's heart moved, and he immediately nodded and added.

All he could do now was to try his best to delay Meng Zhang a little longer, giving him enough time to capture Qiandu.

(End of this chapter)