My Cultivation Starting from Archery

Qin Changxu paused, "Oh, not the Military Immortal Yu Shanggong from the history books, but an 'Immortal' named Han Xiang, who is said to come from another world. He once unified seven kingdoms in the mortal realm, earned the title 'Military Immortal' in that world, then embarked on the Immortal Path, becoming an Immortal Master, and he is in full command of the battle this time."

"These pieces of information are not difficult to find out."

"West Qi has been loudly publicizing it themselves."

"After all, with you here, Lord Governor, if they don't select someone with an even more prominent reputation to stand up, they can't even boost their morale, let alone fight a war."

Unifying seven kingdoms.

Those from the mortal realm who seek immortality in the Cultivation World truly come from all walks of life, but those who reach the point of seeking immortality were originally outstanding figures in their own worlds, like Wei Xuan, who was also the number one in Jianghu when he was young.

"You go collect more detailed intelligence, map out the current military deployment of our forces, as well as the enemy army's marching route, draw everything down, and make no mistakes. After drawing, bring it to me for review,"

Chen Sansi instructed.

A journey back and forth.

Before they realized it, six months had passed.

The weather had become hot, especially in Nan Xu where the air humidity is high; the damp and hot weather, with sticky clothes clinging to the body, was very uncomfortable.

Practitioners of Martial Arts would not be affected by this weather, but of course, they still preferred normal weather.

There were local battles between Nan Xu and Prince Zhen Nan.

However, it temporarily did not affect the nearby Liangshan; they were able to travel smoothly, and the negotiations for their submission were also proceeding in an orderly manner. Soon after, Liangshan would belong to the Great Sheng Court, allowing them to retain twenty thousand troops stationed in Mangshan Prefecture.

After organizing even more detailed information.

Qin Changxu brought the marked map and explained:

"Lord Governor, please look."

"Mu State, Luo State fell subsequently."

"The court then rallied the Western Commanding Army to advance rapidly."

"The commander of the Commanding Army is 'Tong Xiaochu,' a descendant of the Tong family, who was one of the Twelve Marshals from the Twelve Marshals of the Unicorn Pavilion granted titles at the founding of the dynasty by the Grand Ancestor.

"This person previously served in the former Crown Prince's Hu Ben Army and, instead of being punished after the rebellion at Ziwei Mountain, was awarded medicine by His Majesty which allowed him to break through to Martial Saint. Along with Martial Saint 'Teng Le' from the Death Guard, the two of them, as General and Deputy General, lead the Commanding Army."

"And our Great Sheng Dynasty also has Immortal Masters."

"One is Qu Yuanxiang, whom you, Lord Governor, met in Liangzhou."

"Another is from the Capital City, named Wang Jun."

"Just like with West Qi."

"These two 'Immortal Masters' are the true commanders of the great army."

"Once these two arrived, West Qi's Immortal Master had no choice but to stop their decapitation strategy, and both sides returned to a normal warfare deployment."

"Currently, the Commanding Army has reached near Luo River."

"And West Qi remains in strong defense."

"The two sides are in a deadlock."

"The Commanding Army consolidates its positions and is currently camping in Yiling, waiting for an opportunity to strike..."

"Wait a minute!"

Chen Sansi interrupted, "Where did you say the Commanding Army has pitched their camp?"

"Here, Yiling."

Qin Changxu's hand rested on a densely vegetated area of the map: "In the scorching heat of June, the military officers manage well, but the soldiers below cannot stand it. They've pitched the camp in Yiling, to avoid the harsh sun and to access sufficient water resources."

"The Commanding Army is doomed,"

Chen Sansi sighed, "Quickly write a letter informing them to immediately withdraw from Yiling. It might still be possible if they're quick enough, but if it's any slower, the entire army could be wiped out."

"What?!"

Qin Changxu couldn't make sense of it, but he had no doubts about the judgment of the Lord Governor and immediately did as instructed.

...

Capital City.

Duke Wu'an Mansion.

Within the courtyard.

Fang Qingyun was playing chess with the Twelfth Prince, Cao Zhi.

After a game.

Cao Zhi shook his head repeatedly, "Lost again, a hundred games in a row, and I haven't won a single one against General Fang."

"Your Highness is improving rapidly, losing less and less."

Fang Qingyun sorted the chess pieces, "One day you will win, cough cough cough..."

"General Fang, your complexion has been getting worse recently,"

Cao Zhi continually tossed and caught a white chess piece, asking, "Should I go to the Imperial Hospital and invite those old fellows to have a look?"

"It's useless,"

Fang Qingyun nodded, covered his mouth with his fist, and after a long while, managed to stop his coughing, "An old injury from many years ago, it has already penetrated deep into my meridians and lungs, it's incurable, and I don't have many years left."

"That's really a pity for such talent,"

Cao Zhi's tone carried a faint sympathy, "The sudden outbreak of the battle in Luo State, I was even thinking of asking General Fang to go there for a while, but seeing this, it's better to ask the General to recuperate in the Capital City."

"A mortal's struggle among immortals, a disabled person like me going there would be useless, and besides, I really can't take the strain anymore."

Fang Qingyun placed the last black piece into the chess basket, "Let the capable ones handle it."

"You're referring to Chen Dushi, aren't you?"

Cao Zhi chewed on some fruit preserves, sitting casually, "I thought so too, but the Cabinet this time seems to be preparing to cultivate new people, and they're not planning to use him and Hongze Camp."

"Those people in the Cabinet are merely afraid that my elder brother's merits will keep increasing and eventually become difficult to control, though in my opinion, there's really no need for that."

"Oh?"

Fang Qingyun joked, "It seems if Your Highness were to manage the court affairs, would you fully trust my little disciple brother?"

"More than that."

Cao Zhi naturally said, "If it were up to me, why hide such a good general? Fight! Fight West Qi first, then fight Nan Xu, hand over half the troops of the world to him for management. First confer my elder brother as State Duke, then as an Aliased King, and leave him to guard the Northern Territory. You too, General, stay in Liangzhou. If you wish to contribute in the military, do so; if not, do whatever you want. After a hundred years, it will also be a legend for the ages."