Cheng Yuanzhi charged forward on horseback, followed closely by Sima Ping leading the troops, surging towards the brightly lit Quanya City like a raging tide.
"Uncle Shen!" Bai Jinzhi, seeing that Sima Ping had already charged out, anxiously urged her horse forward and once again beseeched Shen Kunyang, "Uncle Shen! I..."
"Have you forgotten what you promised Young General Bai? You must obey me in everything!" Shen Kunyangâs eyes were resolute.
Before departing, the Fifth Young Master had specifically instructed Shen Kunyang that although Bai Jinzhi was brave, her temperament was too impulsive. This time, Shen Kunyang was to temper her character. Shen Kunyang also felt the Fifth Young Master was right; if the Fourth Missâs temper could be tempered, she would certainly become a courageous and strategic general in the Bai family army.
"Uncle Shen!" Bai Jinzhi was frantic but could only circle her horse, Pingan, in frustration.
Lu Yuanpeng also rode up from behind, looking exceedingly pleased, and saluted Shen Kunyang, saying, "General Cheng instructed me to follow Lord of Gaoyi! General Shen... should I and Lord of Gaoyi circle around and charge in from the side gate?"
Lu Yuanpeng knew that in every battle, Bai Jinzhi was always at the forefront, and by following Bai Jinzhi, they would certainly be able to charge to the front and fight bravely.
But this time, Lu Yuanpeng had miscalculated.
His weepy demeanor was repeatedly reported to Cheng Yuanzhi and Shen Kunyang. Shen Kunyang believed that fear was the least permissible trait in a soldier, as it could affect the morale of others. Thus, Shen Kunyang ordered Cheng Yuanzhi to remove Lu Yuanpeng from the assault team.
"Kill what?!" Bai Jinzhi fumed inwardly, glaring at the exuberant Lu Yuanpeng before turning her gaze to the soldiers storming the city. Her horse, Pingan, stamped its hooves back and forth. "Letâs just watch others kill!"
"What?!" Lu Yuanpengâs eyes widened in shock.
In the second year of Yuanhe, on the first day of the first month, Lord of Gaoyi, Bai Jinzhi, along with Great General Shen Kunyang, captured Quanya City of Xiliang, annihilating five thousand enemies and capturing twelve thousand enemy soldiers.
Anxiously leading the Elephant Army to support Sal Khan, Aksai received Sal Khanâs second letter and ordered the army to camp, unexpectedly changing direction the next day towards the southern regions of Xiliang.
Bai Qingyan and Bai Qingyu received news from Bai Qingqi that Aksai had changed the Elephant Armyâs route. Combined with the information that Wei Zhong had sent to follow the Great Shamanâs disciple from Tianfeng Kingdom, and that Sal Khan had also changed course towards the southern Xiliang, Bai Qingyan speculated that Tianfeng Kingdom intended to preserve its strength, retreating to the other side of the snow mountain, to mount an attack again in spring.
But now... itâs no longer the time for Tianfeng Kingdom to come and go as it pleases.
Since the battle has started, it must be fought so that Tianfeng Kingdom suffers substantial losses, as Xiliang did before, rendering it incapable of invading another countryâs borders for at least ten years. Then, a checkpoint must be established on the only path from Tianfeng Kingdom to Xiliang to fend off the elephants, ensuring the peopleâs peace.
Having made up her mind, Bai Qingyan stood up, walked to the map, and said to Bai Qingyu, "Tianfeng Kingdom wants to leave, but they canât pass through our Zhou territory. Currently, the Northern Region of Tonggu Mountain to Zhongshan City is under our control. According to their current location, they can only bypass via Chuanling, passing through Liuxiang Mountain east of Zhongshan City."
The Ye family of Xiliang has guarded Yecheng Pass for generations. Itâs said that when the former emperor of Xiliang planned to ally with Nanyan to challenge Jin Kingdom, it was General Ye Shoucheng who strongly opposed the plan. Because of his vehement opposition, he fell out of favor with the former emperor of Xiliang and was reprimanded.
Bai Qingyu nodded in agreement: "Once the second sister arrives, you can first join Third Brother, then proceed to Yecheng Pass, while I and the second sister lead troops with Yan to ambush the Tianfeng Kingdomâs Elephant Army, then meet you at Yecheng Pass!"
Bai Qingyan added, "If there are any spoils from the battle at Liuxiang Mountain..."
"Rest assured, elder sister!" Bai Qingyu smiled softly, "We will offer most to the Yan Kingdom, winning over their soldiers."
Bai Qingyuâs handling of the matter gave Bai Qingyan no cause for concern.
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In the second year of Yuanhe, on the sixth day of the first month, Lord of Gaoyi, Bai Jinzhi, along with General Shen Kunyang, captured the Shan Pass. On the same day, Auxiliary General Bai Jinxiu arrived at the southern border and joined the troops led by the Emperor of Zhou.
On the road, Bai Jinxiu had already heard of Bai Qingyuâs return, and from the moment she entered the camp, her tears couldnât be concealed.

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