After traveling through time, I rely on force to survive

Chapter 247 Wait for my news

Yunting gave a detailed report of the information he had gathered, and both of them were shocked after hearing it.

The Kingdom of Qi'an has only just surrendered, and in the blink of an eye, it will be occupied by the Northern Region.

Feiyun City took strict precautions, making it difficult for the Northern Region to succeed. They then joined forces with the Western Barbarians to plot against them.

The Northern Regions seem intent on conquering both countries in one fell swoop.

"Go and rest first," Li Qingqing said, turning her gaze to Yun Ting, who was badly injured. She immediately took out a bottle of medicine and handed it to Yun Wu.

"Apply him medicine, and assign him a mission again after his injuries have healed."

Yun Ting and Yun Wu responded and left.

Li Qingqing frowned and looked at Li Feng, "Should we report this to our superiors?"

"No need. Someone will deliver the message to the court. I just don't know how the court will deal with Qi'an Kingdom."

Li Feng paused, then hesitated, and said...

"Feiyun City has always been a thorn in the side of the imperial court. If it cannot be used for their own purposes, they would rather watch it be destroyed by foreign enemies than send troops to its aid."

As far as I know, the northern region has been plagued by frequent natural disasters in recent years, and this year there has been a complete crop failure. I wonder if the city lord of Feiyun City can withstand it….”

Even the best troops cannot survive a war without food and supplies.

Li Feng only knew that Feiyun City was easy to defend and difficult to attack, but he was unaware that someone had been secretly supplying him with provisions.

Li Qingqing instantly realized that Xie Xuan'an's hasty departure this time was probably related to Feiyun City.

Feiyun City is located right next to the east bank of the Zhuo River. If the Northern Region wants to invade the south, it must cross the Zhuo River.

No wonder the Wei River, located downstream, experienced ice jams so quickly. In winter, the river surface freezes, and to prevent enemy troops from launching a surprise attack on the ice, they must have been breaking the ice every day.

With Feiyun City on high alert, as long as Xuan Yue's supplies remain normal, it will not allow the Northern Region to invade. However, this will be a hardship for Weizhou, which is located on the banks of the Wei River.

As the two were talking, a voice from their subordinates suddenly came from outside, trying to stop them.

Li Qingqing and Li Feng looked in the direction of the sound and saw Zhao Dipu rushing in.

The henchman chasing after him hurriedly explained, "He insisted on coming in, and we couldn't stop him..."

Li Feng waved his hand, and his subordinates quickly withdrew.

Zhao Dipu looked anxious. As soon as he saw the two men, he said, "That old scoundrel Lian Que took advantage of my absence while I was leading troops on a campaign to invade and attempt to destroy my country! He is utterly despicable and shameless!"

Li Feng glanced at Li Qingqing and explained, "Lian Que is General Lian of the Northern Region and also Lian Helan's uncle."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Dipu was extremely anxious. At this point, Li Feng was actually explaining to General Qing who Lian Que was.

Therefore, before Li Feng could finish speaking, Zhao Dipu immediately interrupted him, "General Li, you don't need to explain these things. Lian Que and General Qing have a long-standing feud, and General Qing knows this better than you do."

Li Feng was slightly taken aback, wondering if Zhao Dipu had lost his mind in his haste.

He was merely explaining to his younger sister, since Li Qingqing was in charge of the border city and naturally needed to have some knowledge of the enemy generals.

Moreover, Zhao Dipu is currently a prisoner of war, and he will soon be accompanying the imperial envoy to meet the emperor. There's no use in him being anxious.

Who would dare to release Zhao Dipu in private?

Seeing that Zhao Dipu was speaking recklessly in his haste, Li Qingqing quickly stopped him loudly, "General Zhao! Please sit down and have some tea!"

Zhao Dipu was startled by the shout. He blinked and came to his senses.

Uh, it seems he let something slip just now.

Zhao Dipu glanced at Li Feng furtively, then immediately found a chair and sat down.

Li Qingqing then said, "We just learned about the Northern Region's siege of your country."

“That’s right!” Zhao Dipu immediately stood up excitedly.

"So you already knew? I hope you two can help me think of a way to immediately lead my troops back to the country to provide support!"

"I'll risk my old life to drive away that old scoundrel Lian Que!"

Zhao Dipu was so anxious that he no longer cared about weighing life and death.

With the country on the verge of collapse, what do life and death matter?

He was incredibly grateful that he still had over 20,000 soldiers under his command, even though these soldiers were currently repairing the city walls for Dayuan.

As long as he is allowed to lead his soldiers back to their homeland and defend the country, he will send them back without hesitation whenever the border city needs to repair its walls in the future!

Absolutely no ambiguity!

"General Zhao, don't worry!" Li Feng said from the side.

"Even if you're anxious, there's nothing we can do. We can't release you on our own. According to procedure, as a captured general, you must meet with the Emperor of Dayuan."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Dipu immediately became anxious.

No, it's too late!

If they wait until they meet the Emperor of Dayuan before rushing back to save the country, it will probably be too late.

Zhao Dipu was extremely anxious and immediately turned to Li Qingqing for help, saying, "My loyalty to you is as clear as day. I hope you will remember our past relationship and lend me a helping hand!"

Li Feng was completely confused. "What past relationship?"

"General Zhao! Don't talk nonsense!" Li Qingqing's face darkened as she glared at Zhao Dipu. "Even if it's old ties, it's a life-or-death feud!"

Upon receiving a warning look from Li Qingqing, Zhao Dipu couldn't help but give an awkward smile, "Uh! Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue!"

Zhao Dipu's expression immediately turned solemn, and his tone became sincere.

"The northern wolves harbor ambitions and have invaded our country. I swear to be irreconcilable enemies with Lian Que for life! Lian Que certainly does not know that my soldiers are still alive."

If I launch a surprise attack, I will surely wreak havoc on their forces! In that case, the Northern Region will be unable to focus on dealing with Flying Cloud City for the foreseeable future!

"The Northern Region has long coveted the Great Abyss. Knowing that your Great Abyss is plagued by internal strife, their ambitions have been rekindled, and they are determined to avenge the past and eventually unify the world!"

"That old thief Lian Que is known for his vindictiveness. He must already know that Lian Helan has been killed by Qing and you, which is why he joined forces with the Western Barbarians to launch a powerful invasion to the north!"

"If you can help me return home, I will certainly tie down some of the Northern Region's forces. You can then send troops to support me, preventing the Northern Region's wolfish ambitions from succeeding!"

After Zhao Dipu finished speaking, he glanced at Li Qingqing and thought to himself, "It is rumored that the city lord of Feiyun City was once a subordinate of General Qing. I suppose General Qing would not stand by and watch someone die."

Moreover, Feiyun City is the Great Abyss's shield. If Feiyun City falls, the heart of the Great Abyss will be directly exposed to the iron hooves of the Northern Region. General Qing will certainly not watch his homeland fall into the hands of the enemy.

Li Qingqing secretly pondered, "Has the Northern Region never given up its ambition to seize the throne?"

She remembered that back then, the world was divided into more than seventy countries or tribes, each ruling its own territory, with frequent wars and fragmented political power.

Later, at some point, a tacit rule was formed: the first power to defeat and subdue more than half of the nations would be promoted to a dynasty.

As a result, various countries vied for supremacy, and a few tribes also seized the opportunity to rise to power.

The situation was turbulent at the time. In order to avoid national subjugation, the Great Yuan Kingdom was not willing to fall behind. My father died during that time because of his efforts in the war.

Then the late emperor passed away, the crown prince ascended the throne, and she, as the eldest son of the general's family, went to war...

Li Qingqing rubbed her temples, overwhelmed by a complex mix of emotions.

The situation was turbulent back then, and it took a lot of hardship to stabilize the abyss. More than a decade later, how come it is still in chaos?

Could it be that the world, after a long period of division, tends to unite, and after a long period of unity, tends to divide?

Or perhaps, her rebirth... was to continue experiencing this fragmented situation?

Li Qingqing thought for a moment, then looked at Zhao Dipu, "I'll try my best to help you. Wait for my good news."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Dipu was overjoyed and immediately stood up to thank him and take his leave.

Watching Zhao Dipu's departing figure, Li Qingqing asked Li Feng, "Is Dayuan truly plagued by constant internal strife?"

Li Feng nodded.

"The imperial court has not provided rations and pay for a long time. In order to protect themselves, the cities and garrisons have started to raise their own funds to support their troops. Over time, they have stopped paying taxes. Some prefectures and counties have even built up their own armies and seized territory and resources everywhere."

Back then, the Qing family army decisively defeated the Lian family army, severely weakening the Northern Region and causing it to remain quiet for decades. In recent years, the Lian family army has risen again, continuously weakening the vassal forces of our Great Abyss. These vassal forces are vying to break away, either by attaching themselves to other countries or by establishing their own independent entities.

As far as I know, the national treasury is currently depleted, and the country is almost entirely reliant on the economy of the southern region to survive.

The southern region is scattered with many prefectures and counties, with Gyeongju being its largest economic hub.

In other words, Gyeongju almost single-handedly supported the entire Daeyeon.

After listening to Li Feng's explanation, Li Qingqing paused for a long time before speaking hesitantly, "The Emperor's decision this time is good; he has entrusted Qingzhou to Mu Yunjing."

If it were someone else, since you've asked me to raise funds and support my troops myself, shouldn't I be able to collect the city's taxes myself?

Those with strong armies and powerful horses conquer the world. Therefore, I won't listen to your empty shell dynasty!

Li Qingqing shook her head inwardly and said to Li Feng, "I'll go meet Zhang Haoyi tonight."