Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Ouyang Yu, "When I went to Dongli last time, I saw Miss Su Su's machine pavilion. Most of the hidden weapons in it are the same as this machine crossbow. They are only suitable for self-defense."

"If nothing happens to Miss Susu, please go back first."

Qin Su gouged out his eyes at Ouyang Yu with hatred and retreated unwillingly.

Ouyang Yu didn't take it to heart and continued the topic just now, "The Northern Zhou Dynasty wanted to make a quick victory before Luoxue and re-capture the three cities of Yilan, Yecheng and Guangping. We can only delay Luoxue and win without a fight.

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Among the four countries of Jiuyuan, East Vietnam has a pleasant climate and fertile land. Xiliang is located inland and mountainous. Although it is not suitable for farming, Xiliang has prosperous commerce and its national strength cannot be underestimated. As for Nanzhao, south of Lingnan, it is rich in products

, and there are large miasma forests scattered around it. Even if the other three countries covet it, they are not so destined. It is a country that has no competition with the world.

Compared with East Yue, Xiliang and Nan Zhao, the Northern Zhou Dynasty was in a very embarrassing situation. Not only was the weather extremely cold, but it was also drought all year round. When faced with disaster years, the people often had no harvest, and the land was not even as fertile and livestock-raising as its vassal country Northern Xinjiang.

This aspect is even more incomparable with Northern Xinjiang.

Over time, the Northern Zhou Dynasty set its sights on Dongyue, the land of plenty and plenty.

The people of the Northern Zhou Dynasty grew up on horseback and were brave and good at fighting. They thought they could capture East Vietnam just like they captured Northern Xinjiang, but unexpectedly, a living King of Hell appeared in East Vietnam who made even the Jiuyuan Continent fearful.

More than ten years later, the Northern Zhou Dynasty not only failed to capture Dongyue, but even the three cities of Yilan, Yecheng and Guangping that were captured earlier were lost.

So this year I am more and more eager for quick success.

However, as the battle line dragged on for so long, the Northern Zhou army's food and grass supplies were almost exhausted.

The Northern Zhou Dynasty could not afford it, but East Vietnam had enough supplies and time.

"My lord, what do you think?" Ouyang Yu asked.

He Lianxiao nodded in agreement.

Su Yu on the side frowned, "Your Majesty, I think we should take advantage of the victory and seize the two cities of Changshui and Cangzhou in one fell swoop to prevent the Northern Zhou from going south."

"I don't agree with what Mr. Su said."

The white-bearded old man who spoke, named Zou Rong, is a conservative and has not supported foreign expansion in recent years.

"The two cities of Changshui and Cangzhou are mountainous. Even if they are captured, there is not much significance. If this battle takes too long and wastes people and money, how can we explain to the emperor?"

"The Northern Zhou Dynasty has been making trouble all the time. Only by capturing Changshui can we get rid of it once and for all." When Su Yu spoke, there was a hint of coldness in the warmth in his eyes.

"Back to the regent, I humbly agree with what General Zou said. The emperor made a decree before we set off for the expedition. As long as we recapture the three cities of Yilan, Yecheng and Guangping, we can return to the court."

"Bi Shi also believed that there was no need to go north, otherwise it would lead to endless counterattacks from the Northern Zhou Dynasty."

He Lianxiao nodded imperceptibly, "Just follow what General Zou said."

The previous emperor was a conservative, and the current new emperor was even more so. They didn't like to fight, as long as they kept the cities of East Vietnam.

Su Yu's cold eyes narrowed, "Your Highness..."

"Master Su, come with me." Ouyang Yu glanced at him and walked out of the tent.

Arriving at the camp where Ouyang Yu was, Su Yu frowned imperceptibly.

Ouyang Yu handed over a cup of tea and said, "Master Su, warm yourself up."

Su Yu seemed to have been accustomed to the severe cold and did not feel cold at all. He only took a sip of the tea in the cup and then put it down, "What does Miss Ouyang want to say to me?"

"Master Su just proposed to go north. What is the purpose?"

Su Yu didn't answer.

"Is it for Dongyue? Or is it for the prince?" Ouyang Yu pressed forward step by step, "Or... is it for yourself?"

"Miss Ouyang, what do you mean?"

"Su Yu, I have known your true identity since the day the prince rescued you. We might as well open the skylight and speak openly. You proposed to go north and capture Changshui and Cangzhou. On the surface, you are thinking about East Vietnam, but in fact you are thinking
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