Luo Zhao straightened up, folding his hands behind his back again: "Go ahead."
"Alright!"
The soldier dashed away swiftly.
...
Pei Zhan entered the camp at dusk.
The border defense commander, coincidentally Du Mingqian’s uncle, Gao Changyuan, was on duty. As he welcod Pei Zhan and his entourage, he began reporting on recent military situations from various areas halfway through their journey.
"Ten days ago, I received the urgent order sent by the General, and everything has been arranged as instructed. All outposts are under control, just waiting for the General to arrive!"
Gao Changyuan, thirty years old, is Mrs. Du’s youngest brother. He made nurous contributions during the attack on Dayue, rising from the lowest rank of Centurion to deputy general. Having stayed in the northwest for thirteen or fourteen years, he is well-versed in the terrain of all areas. He was once led by Pei Zhan, and before this expedition, the emperor personally ntioned him.
After he finished reporting the general situation, Pei Zhan and his team had just entered the main tent.
Seeing several unfamiliar faces accompanying them inside, he couldn’t help but glance questioningly at Pei Zhan.
Pei Zhan pointed to Liang Zhi and Cheng Chili: "You naturally recognize these two, and this one," he looked at Yang Yi and He Zhao, Chen Song: "This is Mr. Yang, a strategist I personally invited for this endeavor, along with his two loyal followers. Mr. Yang has delved into both Dayue and Dongzi, is very familiar with their Imperial Family’s affairs, and well-acquainted with the geography and terrain of the two regions."
Upon hearing this, Gao Changyuan imdiately paid his respects: "This is excellent. We are already quite familiar with Dayue, but ever since Great Zhou went to war with Dayue, communication with Dongzi has ceased. With their changing monarch, we are even more unfamiliar. Information on Dongzi can almost only be acquired through past rchants.
"With Mr. Yang’s understanding of Dongzi, it truly adds wings to a tiger!"
After saying this, he discreetly took another glance at Yang Yi, who was dressed in plain clothes.
Having seen many social occasions, Yang Yi returned the salute courteously and then retrieved a neatly folded sheepskin map from his bosom: "This is a map of Dongzi’s territory that I personally drew based on my direct exploration of Dongzi’s lands and detailed descriptions from Dongzi nationals. I request General Gao to examine it and see if it’s useful?"
Hearing this, Gao Changyuan stretched out his hands to receive the map, revealing a ticulously drawn topographical map as he unfolded the one-arm-long by one-arm-wide sheepskin map. At a glance, the lines were evenly drawn, and the place nas complete, making it a highly standardized map.
Gao Changyuan’s eyes lit up with brightness, and he placed it flatly on the table, calling soone to light the oil lamp for a closer look.
Though Great Zhou and Dongzi have severed ties over the years, the three countries share border regions. Despite being unfamiliar with Dongzi’s situation, the border defense troops have always sought to comprehend nearby mountains and landscapes.
Gao Changyuan quickly found the location near the Great Zhou border, and the landscape matched their knowledge perfectly. The place nas were highly accurate, including many old nas they had never heard of before.
Looking towards the border with Dayue again—ever since Pei Zhan entered Dayue, although there weren’t Zhou troops stationed there, how could they not seize the opportunity to explore the terrain and gain insights? Hence, Gao Changyuan was also clear about the border area between Dongzi and Dayue.
As he examined it, his previously bent body naturally straightened with increasing surprise in his eyes. Having gathered all the docunts concerning Dongzi’s place nas to compare, he raised his head with an uncontrollable expression of admiration on his face!
"Mr. Yang is indeed an extraordinary talent! I was too abrupt before! Please forgive , Mr. Yang."
Gao Changyuan made a respectful bow, which, for an officer in military service, was an extrely high courtesy.
Yang Yi supported him with both hands: "General Gao overpraises. You guard the border and protect the nation with caution and ticulousness, which is the righteous path."
Gao Changyuan, after taking another close look at Yang Yi, nodded deeply and loudly ordered: "Co! Imdiately arrange accommodations for the generals, close to General Pei, and also a separate room for Mr. Yang!"
Pei Zhan smiled at him, sipping tea without speaking.
The light in the main tent stayed on until near dawn that night, and by the following morning, Cheng Chili and Liang Zhi began surveying the checkpoints along the east and west flanks.
anwhile, Pei Zhan and Gao Changyuan deliberated on the battle situation using the map of Dongzi provided by Yang Yi, combined with the map of Dayue. They also conveyed orders to the Dayue Imperial Court, instructing the current King of Dayue to mobilize and coordinate with the Zhou Army’s border troops, always keeping an eye on the hundred thousand rebels moving from Dongzi towards Dayue.
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