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The news of Shu Cang's assault on the land of Yinzhou had spread through various channels to the surrounding Empires, becoming an essential topic of discussion at the courts of these Empires, which had long been devoid of significant events. The powerful Empires regarded it with indifference, akin to watching two children fight, while the weaker ones were filled with anxiety, fearing they might become Shu Cang's next target.
"In this unannounced war against Lian Yun, how do you all view this matter?" In a palace, a man in a brocade robe sat at the throne, flanked by civil and military officials. Upon hearing his words, they began to whisper among themselves, but no one stepped forward to speak.
"General Yun, you are the Grand General of the Empire; please share your thoughts." Noticing the officials' reluctance to speak, the man sighed inwardly and turned to the leading general among the military officials.
"Your Majesty, please forgive my impudence." General Yun was not surprised to be called upon; however, he feared that what he was about to say might offend the man seated above him, so he sought permission first.
"Speak freely; you are forgiven." The man in the brocade robe smiled and gestured for him to continue.
"Firstly, it is said that Shu Cang has mobilized hundreds of thousands of troops and has already reached the outskirts of Yinzhou City, poised to engulf Lian Yun. This indicates that their plans have been in motion for quite some time, and our Empire must remain vigilant. Secondly, according to historical records, our continent differs from others; while other continents are dominated by sects and families that have divided territories—most notably the Zi Family of Ziyun—our continent is filled with numerous Empires without any dominant sect or family. This suggests that our land has become a new expansion territory for various sects. If territorial disputes arise, it will undoubtedly lead to turmoil. It is likely that there are influential families behind Shu Cang's actions. Thirdly, various Empires have long respected the separation between martial affairs and court matters. For tens of thousands of years, there has been no major conflict; even when disputes arose, they were settled according to gentlemanly agreements in arenas. Shu Cang's actions are unprecedented and clearly indicate an intention to blur these lines. As events unfold, more powerful figures may become involved, leading to widespread chaos."
"What do you suggest our Empire should do?" After listening to General Yun's analysis, the man in the brocade robe nodded thoughtfully.
"In my opinion, our Empire must reorganize its military affairs. After years of peace, fewer people are willing to serve in the army..." Seizing this opportunity to express thoughts that had weighed heavily on him for years, General Yun finally exhaled deeply. The Empire had endured for hundreds of thousands of years without war; commerce thrived and the treasury was full. However, this prosperity had led to diminishing investment in the military and a fading sense of national identity among its people. Young talents were increasingly reluctant to enlist. If war were indeed as imminent as he suggested, it was likely that their army would not fare much better than that of Lian Yun.
In recent days, discussions at the courts of surrounding Empires revolved around Shu Cang's attack on Lian Yun, with a consensus emerging—caution towards this neighbor.
Standing at the edge of a cliff, Yin Qian gazed down into the canyon where Shu Cang's troops were passing through. This canyon was the shortest route between Chi Bai and Chi Huo City; if Shu Cang intended to rescue Long Jiu within Chi Huo City, they would undoubtedly choose this path. Meanwhile, the three forces besieging Chi Huo City conveniently "failed to notice" the messenger dispatched by Long Jiu.
The troops in the canyon did not represent all of Shu Cang's forces. Yin Qian had sent scouts to Bai Yi City for intelligence gathering and discovered that Shu Cang's military presence there had grown to eighty thousand soldiers. It seemed that they were still mobilizing troops domestically, evidently planning a decisive strike against Lian Yun.
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