I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 263 - 2: Gu Chen Journeys North, Five Armies Attack the Xianbei

Chapter 263: Chapter 2: Gu Chen Journeys North, Five Armies Attack the Xianbei

The same also bears the influence of the current situation.

——The Xianbei have unified!

This indeed exceeded Gu Chen’s expectations, as a person named Kebineng, from a Xianbei branch, had cleared the path for Xianbei unification.

Though there were still many forces resisting.

But in terms of the overall situation, it was already considered a complete unification of the Xianbei.

The originally fragmented power of the Xianbei was not weak to begin with.

If not for the rift between the Eastern and Western Xianbei, perhaps during the chaos in Kyushu, the Xianbei would have had the ability to intervene in the Central Plains’ wars;

Gu Chen absolutely could not allow such a nearly unified force to pose a constant threat to the Great Han’s frontier.

On this journey, Gu Chen did not conceal his whereabouts in the slightest.

Kebineng naturally received the news as well.

Unlike previous Xianbei leaders.

Perhaps because he grew up on the Great Han frontier, Kebineng was more aware of the Gu Clan’s extraordinary nature, and his character was exceedingly patient.

He suppressed the ambitions of various tribal chiefs who wanted to take Gu Chen’s head as a sign of might in a decisive battle.

Gu Chen had just arrived in Youzhou State.

Kebineng immediately dispatched an envoy to meet Gu Chen, expressing willingness to submit and pay tribute to the Great Han.

To this, the soldiers did not feel any surprise.

After all, Gu Chen was present.

Who in the world dared to ignore the heavenly might of Gu Chen?

Everyone assumed Gu Chen would agree to this, since these barbarians paying tribute to the Great Han had already become a tradition.

But unexpectedly, Gu Chen outright rejected this.

No, it couldn’t be said that he rejected it.

Rather, Gu Chen presented a condition that the Xianbei couldn’t possibly agree to.

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Youzhou State.

The Xianbei envoy stared intently at Gu Chen, his face filled with disbelief.

"Sir Gu, please refrain from joking."

"Our Xianbei Chanyu is wholeheartedly committed to the Great Han. Why does Sir Gu demand our Xianbei Chanyu to commit suicide?"

The envoy spoke fluent Han Chinese.

Except for his attire and appearance, he seemed like a Han person.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

The generals present could not help but have solemn expressions.

Though they didn’t quite understand why Gu Chen made such a demand, they still sensed Gu Chen’s intent for battle, which influenced them.

"I never joke."

Without any hesitation, Gu Chen spoke lightly: "If the Xianbei wish to submit, the only way is for your Chanyu to commit suicide."

"If not."

"Then you shall face the iron hooves of our Great Han."

His voice remained calm as ever, yet the aura emanating from him pressed upon everyone.

The Xianbei envoy could not help but avoid Gu Chen’s abyss-like gaze, but still forced himself to question: "Does Sir Gu truly believe our Xianbei are easy to bully? Afraid of your Great Han?"

"Hmph."

Gu Chen scoffed, shook his head, and said: "Whether the Xianbei fear our Great Han, I don’t care."

"But I believe."

"The Xianbei most certainly fear our Gu Clan."

His tone paused slightly, his gaze grew sharper: "Go back and look at your Xianbei history; does it still record the matter of our Gu Clan’s ancestors humiliating 120 tribe chieftains of yours?"

"Does it still remember our Gu Clan’s ancestors defeating several generations of your Chanyu?"

Gu Chen’s tone remained calm.

But the words he spoke pierced the Xianbei envoy’s heart like a needle.

How could he forget these things?

Though these events happened long ago.

The legend of Gu Xi still circulated among the Xianbei tribes.

This was almost a nightmare for every Xianbei child; whenever they cried, the elders at home would speak of Gu Xi’s arrival.

The Xianbei envoy’s face immediately flushed with anger.

Yet he dared not show his rage, nor even muster the courage to meet Gu Chen’s eyes; after pondering for a long time, he reluctantly said: "Does the Han official truly wish for this?"

——The term changed from "Sir Gu" to "Han official."

Gu Chen did not respond, merely waving his hand.

Seeing this, the Xianbei envoy grew even angrier, as if he was willing to throw caution to the wind, sweeping his gaze across those present: "Hmph! The world says the Great Han is a land of etiquette."

"Now the Xianbei wish to submit."

"Yet a mere Han official dares threaten our Xianbei leader."

"Is this the so-called land of etiquette?"

Saying this, he immediately turned to leave.

"How dare you!"

The generals present immediately stood up, their faces flashing with anger.

Their admiration for Gu Chen was unimaginable.

How could they tolerate him being humiliated?

But Gu Chen simply waved his hand, signaling the soldiers not to stop him.

Would he be provoked by a few words?

A mere envoy.

Was not worth his attention.

If he were to kill the envoy, it would make him appear narrow-minded.

With that, the generals had no choice but to calm down.

The Xianbei envoy cast one last look at Gu Chen, then with a serious expression, walked out.

At the very moment he stepped out of the camp.

The soldiers immediately stood up, saluting Gu Chen and requesting to fight.

Because of their absolute trust in Gu Chen, they did not need to question the reasons for this battle; if Gu Chen wanted to fight, then they were bound to fight.

Jiang Wei, Guan Qiujian, Deng Ai, and others were all full of battle spirit.

However, since Gu Chen came personally,

it was destined that this battle would be led by him personally commanding the army.

Gu Chen immediately stood up and walked to the map, explaining to the generals the strategy he had thought over countless times.

He did not intend to wait for Kebineng to react.

To him, this battle was already unavoidable!

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The scouts of both sides were incessant.

Kebineng naturally could not resign himself to fate.

Although he was unwilling to confront Gu Chen head-on and wanted to drag Gu Chen down by first feigning submission,

but to let him commit suicide, how could that be possible?

The situation had reached this point.

He saw no reason to retreat further, and the battle spirits of the Xianbei tribes were not empty boasts!

Moreover, who said that there was no chance for them to win?

Although it was now being spread throughout the land that Gu Chen was the reincarnation of Gu Xi,

But Kebineng did not believe it!

Yet, Kebineng was not relying solely on passion; he also contacted the Wuhuan.

He exaggerated Gu Chen’s attitude towards the foreign races.

In exchange, the support of the Wuhuan was gained.

The great battle quietly descended amidst the various clashes of both sides.

Gu Chen’s strategic goal this time was extremely simple.

Originally, he planned to at least weaken the foreign race, but now he added another goal: to eliminate Kebineng.

He set his target on the Xianbei Chanyu Royal Court’s grassland on the southern bank of the Raole River, and also the grassland south of Danhan Mountain.

In truth, the greatest difficulty in eliminating these barbarians was because they were too mobile.

But they also had a fatal flaw, which was their dependence on the grassland.

In the eleventh year of Zhangwu, April;

Gu Chen divided his forces into five routes, officially stepping out of Youzhou.

——The first route;

Led by Jiang Wei and two disciples of the Gu Clan, directing several thousand elite cavalry from Liaodong, crossing Yan Mountain’s Lengkou Pass, to raid the Wuhuan Royal Court’s Liu City.

Not to break the city;

But to burn the grasslands and supplies on which the Wuhuan depended for survival.

The second route;

Led by Guan Qiujian, commanding twenty thousand troops, heading north from Juyong Pass, advancing west along the Yang River Valley;

Directly thrusting into the heart of the Xianbei at Raole River.

The third route;

Led by the most skilled in martial arts among the current Gu Clan, Gu Wei;

From Yu Yang Commandery, daily increasing false campfires, advancing north along the Chaoh River.

To disrupt the minds of the Xianbei.

The fourth route;

Led by Deng Ai, encircling Yan Mountain to take the grassland south of Danhan Mountain.

This was a choice Gu Chen made after careful consideration.

Deng Ai was exceptionally skilled in surprise attacks.

And the fifth route;

Was personally led by Gu Chen.

Confronting the Xianbei army head-on, drawing their attention from the front.

All five armies moved at once!

Gu Chen had prepared thoroughly for this.

Leaving no detail unattended.

Only by facing someone like Gu Chen frontally can one fully appreciate how terrifying he is.

Gu Chen had been preparing for this battle for many years.

Moreover, aside from this,

Gu Chen had not forgotten his psychological warfare.

The prestige of the Gu Clan among the foreign races was not fabricated.

Just before the army set out from Youzhou,

Gu Chen issued his first decree as the "Great Han Ten Directions Conquering Envoy," sending orders across the land.

The decree said: "Wherever the imperial army goes, all shall be Han’s territory; those who join the bandits, regardless of rank, shall all be considered enemies, punished even if perilous!"

Under the circumstance of constant scouts scouting from all sides, this decree spread widely.

——The world was shaken!

This was Gu Chen’s first edict, and its impact far exceeded the imperial edicts of Liu Shan!

In addition, Gu Chen also expressed goodwill towards the Eastern Xianbei tribes.

Kebineng had not yet completely unified the Xianbei!

Gu Chen’s mobilization speed was too fast!

Now within the Eastern Xianbei tribes, there were still forces resisting Kebineng!

Gu Chen aimed to strike simultaneously from the battlefield and in their hearts.

It is only when facing Gu Chen face to face,

will it become clear how terrifying Gu Chen really is.

He is adept at amplifying his advantages indefinitely;

Using this to cause a massive impact on the opponent!.....

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