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The Barbarian Tribe had invaded the south several times, but they had always been defeated by the North Country; even Great Wu, a hugely powerful dynasty, ended up facing a crushing defeat when they waged war against the North Country.

How could their small number of soldiers possibly withstand the soldiers of the North Country!

While Lu Yong lay on the ground trembling violently, a guard tentatively asked, "Prince... Prince, shall we surrender?"

"Prince Lu Yi borrowed troops from the North Country to attack Heyang County, certainly not content with failing in the mutiny, preparing to start over again. If we pledge allegiance to Prince Lu Yi, he surely won't treat us harshly."

Hearing this, Lu Yong suddenly snapped back to attention. He immediately scolded, "Surrender? What joke is this! How could I possibly surrender!"

"If I surrendered, would I have the good life I have now!"

"No matter how formidable the North Country's soldiers are, there's such a large river in between. As long as we defend by the riverbank, I refuse to believe they can make it across!"

"Summon the generals immediately!"

Before long, former subordinates of the Huai Prince arrived in the hall. When they heard that Prince Lu Yi was borrowing troops to launch an attack, they were all greatly panicked. Yet soon, like Lu Yong, they too remembered the large river between Youping County and Heyang County.

If Prince Lu Yi wanted to attack Heyang County, he would inevitably need to cross the river. As long as they defended along the riverbank, even the most skilled soldiers of the North Country wouldn't stand a chance of getting across.

If those North Country soldiers attempted to force their way across the river, their fate would likely be that of drowned souls.

With this thought, the subordinates of the Huai Prince suddenly became incredibly optimistic.

...

By the Quanping River.

On the side of Youping County.

The soldiers of the North Country were busy establishing cannon positions. Lu Yi wasn't sure how to use the cannons. Seeing the vast river before his eyes, his gaze immediately filled with worry.

If they wanted to cross from Youping County, they had to cross the river. But with such a wide river, once they started crossing, they would become live targets for the other bank.

At this moment, Lu Yi looked to General Xuanyuan Chen beside him and inquired, "General Xuanyuan, how do you think we should fight this battle?"

Although Xuanyuan Chen was assisting Lu Yi in expanding his territory, the command of the war still lay with Xuanyuan Chen. Lu Yi wanted to see how Xuanyuan Chen planned to solve the problem of crossing the river.

After surveying the river ahead, just as Xuanyuan Chen was about to speak, a soldier approached and said, "Your Highness, General, the boats for the river crossing are ready!"

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Chen turned to Lu Yi and stated, "Please be at ease, Your Highness. In no more than three days, we shall reach the opposite bank."

Xuanyuan Chen did not directly answer Lu Yi's question. When Lu Yi asked him how they were to fight this battle, clearly, he was unaware of the power of the North Country's cannons.

This time, they had brought a significant number of heavy cannons. The range of these cannons far exceeded the width of the river. With the cannons providing cover, the North Country soldiers would have no problem crossing.

Seeing that Xuanyuan Chen did not respond directly and appeared so confident, Lu Yi frowned slightly, but he could not say much since Xuanyuan Chen was not his man.

Just then, Xuanyuan Chen pulled out a telescope and surveyed the situation on the opposite riverbank.

It seemed the other side had also realized the threat and were building defensive fortifications.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Seeing Xuanyuan Chen holding a strange object and looking into the distance, Lu Yi grew curious about what it was. Just as he was about to inquire, Xuanyuan Chen handed the telescope directly to him, "Your Highness, this is a telescope, which allows one to clearly see the situation on the opposite side. Please have a look."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yi paused. However, after having seen so many novelties in the North Country, especially after witnessing the colossal invention of the train, Lu Yi no longer had a surprised reaction to new gadgets.

He took the telescope from Xuanyuan Chen's hand and, imitating Xuanyuan Chen, looked into the distance. He saw that events on the other side of the river appeared as if they were right before his eyes, and were incredibly clear.

Lu Yi thought to himself that the device was really useful, especially suited for scouting enemy positions.

Thinking this, Lu Yi's heart balanced out. Lu Chen, a unanimously recognized useless individual, had, upon arriving in the North Country, come up with so many useful and strange gadgets.

The North Country was still a land of bitter cold. Even in such a poor place, they could come up with these devices. If back then, his imperial father had assigned the North Prince to a richer area in the south, perhaps the North Prince might have been able to fly by now?

While Lu Yi was curious about how the North Prince had acquired these objects, Xuanyuan Chen beside him spoke up, "Your Highness, I plan to launch an attack on Heyang County tomorrow. What do you think?"

Hearing Xuanyuan Chen's words, Lu Yi moved the telescope from his view and looking at Xuanyuan Chen, he asked, "General Xuanyuan, are you confident?"

Xuanyuan Chen said, "I repeat what I said earlier – within three days, we will have captured the opposite bank."

Lu Yi replied, "Then I shall await General Xuanyuan's good news!"

Lu Yi did not believe that Xuanyuan Chen could reach the other side in three days. He had just observed through the telescope that the opposite side had already stationed numerous soldiers, and their defensive structures, including trebuchets, were all ready. Taking it down in three days would be no easy feat.

But since Xuanyuan Chen had spoken, Lu Yi did not wish to argue further. After all, Xuanyuan Chen was not his man.