Chapter 317

The Qifeng mentioned by Ye Yun is exactly the female general Yan Qifeng of the Night Slaughter Army.

Translation: "The Qifeng mentioned by Ye Yun is none other than the female general Yan Qifeng of the Night Slaughter Army."

The Qifeng mentioned by Ye Yun is exactly the female general Yan Qifeng of the Night Slaughter Army.

We need to keep the name Yan Qifeng as per glossary. Night Slaughter Army translation.

Although she is a woman, her bravery and wisdom on the battlefield are in no way inferior to those of men.

Translation: "Although she is a woman, her bravery and wisdom on the battlefield are in no way inferior to those of men."

Yan Qifeng has been following her father to war since childhood, having been tempered by a hundred battles, and has long become an outstanding Commander-in-Chief.

Translation: "Yan Qifeng followed her father to war from a young age, having been tempered by a hundred battles, and has long become an outstanding commander."

Note: The glossary defines the term as Commander-in-Chief.

She has repeatedly defeated superior numbers of steppe tribes in the northern borders, commanding troops with divine skill.

Translation: "She has repeatedly defeated superior numbers of steppe tribes in the northern borders, employing troops with divine skill."

Although Yan Qifeng's personal martial skills are slightly inferior to Zhao Fengyun's, her expertise in strategy and military affairs is on par with his.

Translation: "Although Yan Qifeng's personal martial skills are slightly inferior to Zhao Fengyun's, her expertise in strategy and military affairs is on par with his."

She excels at planning behind the scenes and winning victories from afar, often discerning enemy conditions at critical moments and devising strategies to defeat the enemy and secure victory.

Translation: "She excels at planning in the tent and winning battles thousands of miles away, often perceiving enemy conditions at critical moments and devising victorious strategies."

Thus, in the Night Slaughter Army, she is not only a brave warrior but also a Commander-in-Chief greatly respected by the troops.

Translation: "Thus, in the Night Slaughter Army, she is not only a valiant warrior but also a commander deeply respected by the troops."

Women are no less than men.

Women are no less than men.

He serves as a general under the Night King, just like Zhao Fengyun.

Translation: "She, like Zhao Fengyun, is a senior general under the Night King."

Therefore, let Commander-in-Chief Yan Qifeng take War God Gongsun Yang with her.

Translation: "Therefore, let Commander Yan Qifeng take the War God Gongsun Yang with her."

Note: The glossary defines the term as War God.

He took a deep breath, turned, and walked toward his own tent, preparing for the upcoming campaign.

Translation: "He took a deep breath, turned, and walked toward his own tent, preparing for the upcoming campaign."

The Night King looked at Gongsun Yang, a flash of appreciation crossing his eyes.

Translation: "The Night King looked at Gongsun Yang, a flash of appreciation crossing his eyes."

"My lord, although General Gongsun was blocked at the front this time, it has not caused any impact on our army."

"My lord, although General Gongsun was blocked at the front this time, it has not caused any impact on our army."

Note: "Wang ye" means "My lord" (or "Your Highness"); we will use "My lord". "Gongsun jiangjun" means General Gongsun.

"I will not fail the mission!"

"I will not fail the mission!"

"That's excellent. Issue the order: let Commander-in-Chief Yan Qifeng and War God Gongsun Yang jointly lead fifty thousand elite troops and set out for Hengzhou at dawn tomorrow."

Translation: "\"That's excellent. Issue the order: let Commander Yan Qifeng and Gongsun Yang jointly lead fifty thousand elite troops, setting out at dawn for Hengzhou. \""

Note: The glossary defines elite troops and Hengzhou.

Gongsun Yang responded loudly, his eyes flashing with determined light.

Translation: "Gongsun Yang replied loudly, his eyes flashing with determined light."

This mission is arduous, but he also knows it is a rare opportunity.

Translation: "This mission is arduous, but he also knows it is a rare opportunity."

Even this detachment of the Night Slaughter Army is not weak in its composition.

Translation: "This detachment of the Night Slaughter Army is not weak in its composition."

"Ye Yun, what are your thoughts on this battle?"

Translation: "\"Ye Yun, what are your thoughts on this campaign? \""

He knows this is a rare opportunity, not only to avenge past shame but also to fight side by side with a heroine like Yan Qifeng.

Translation: "He knows this is a rare opportunity, not only to avenge past disgrace but also to fight shoulder to shoulder with a heroine like Yan Qifeng."

The night deepened, Gongsun Yang walked out of the central command tent, looked up at the star‑spangled sky.

Translation: "As the night deepened, Gongsun Yang stepped out of the central command tent, raised his head, and gazed at the star‑spangled sky."

Meanwhile, the Night King and Ye Yun continued their secret discussion inside the tent.

Translation: "Meanwhile, the Night King and Ye Yun remained in the tent, conferring in secret."

He knows that both Yan Qifeng and Gongsun Yang are rare talents, and if they join forces they will surely unleash greater combat power.

Translation: "He knows that Yan Qifeng and Gongsun Yang are both rare talents; if they join forces, they will surely unleash greater combat power."

The Night King asked in a deep voice.

Translation: "The Night King asked in a low voice."

"Good! General Gongsun's courage is commendable. I will also grant the two generals ten thousand cavalry to head east of Qianzhou and the Hengzhou area, acting as circumstances dictate."

Translation: "\"Good! General Gongsun's courage is commendable. I will also grant the two generals ten thousand cavalry to head east of Qianzhou and the Hengzhou region, acting as circumstances dictate. \""

Note: The place names are Qianzhou and Hengzhou.

"I will obey the command!"

Translation: "\"I will obey the order! \""

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Yang's heart surged with excitement.

Translation: "Upon hearing this, Gongsun Yang's heart surged with excitement."

"However, this also sounds a warning bell for us."

Translation: "\"However, this also sounds an alarm for us. \""

"Remember, your task is not only to resist the Qian army, but also to seek opportunities to create victory for the main forces."

Translation: "\"Remember, your task is not only to resist the Qian army, but also to seek opportunities and create chances for victory for the main forces. \""

Note: The glossary defines the enemy force as the Qian army.

Gongsun Yang's eyes lit up instantly, and he clasped his fists.

Translation: "Gongsun Yang's eyes lit up instantly, and he clasped his fists."

The Night King heard Ye Yun's suggestion, and a flash of appreciation crossed his eyes.

Translation: "The Night King heard Ye Yun's proposal, and a flash of appreciation crossed his eyes."

"The Qian army at Roaring Dragon Pass is not as weak as imagined; we must respond carefully."

Translation: "\"The Qian forces at Minglong Pass are not as weak as imagined; we must respond cautiously. \""

Note: The glossary defines the place name as Roaring Dragon Pass.

Thus line 32: "The Qian forces at Roaring Dragon Pass are not as weak as imagined; we must respond cautiously."

Ye Yun thought for a moment, then analyzed.

Translation: "Ye Yun thought for a moment, then analyzed."

"Although the Qian army won this time, they deployed forces to set up numerous checkpoints ahead of Roaring Dragon Pass."

Translation: "\"That's right. Although the Qian army won this time, they have deployed troops to set up numerous checkpoints ahead of Roaring Dragon Pass. \""

"They also surely paid a considerable price."

Translation: "\"They must have paid a considerable price for it. \""

"We can seize this opportunity to deliver a deadly blow."

Translation: "\"We can seize this opportunity to deal them a fatal blow. \""

The Night King rose, walked to the side of the huge campaign map, and nodded.

Translation: "The Night King rose, walked to the huge campaign map beside the tent, and nodded."

"Exactly. Moreover, we need to closely monitor the situation in Hengzhou."

Translation: "\"Exactly. Moreover, we need to closely monitor the movements of Hengzhou. \""

"This is the border where Qianzhou meets Cangzhou and Yunzhou."

Translation: "\"That is the junction where Qianzhou meets the two provinces of Cang and Yun. \""

Note: Cangzhou is Cangzhou (glossary). "Yun two provinces"? Actually "Yun two provinces" likely means "Yun Province". The phrase "Cang, Yun two provinces" means "Cang and Yun provinces". So we translate: "Cangzhou and Yunzhou"? But we need to decide. The glossary only has Cangzhou -> Cangzhou. Yunzhou not given. We'll treat Yunzhou as Yunzhou (pinyin). So "Cangzhou and Yunzhou". However the phrase "Cang, Yun two provinces" could be "Cang and Yun provinces". We'll translate as "Cangzhou and Yunzhou". Keep pinyin for Yunzhou.

"It is also a key grain and supply base of the Great Qian Dynasty, although due to recent changes in Cangzhou and Yunzhou its status has diminished."

Translation: "\"It is also a key grain depot of the Da Qian dynasty, although its status has diminished due to recent changes in Cangzhou and Yunzhou. \""

"But if we have a chance to seize it, it would be greatly advantageous for our forces."

Translation: "\"But if we have a chance to seize it, it will be greatly advantageous for our army. \""

Ye Yun looked at the direction of Hengzhou on the campaign map and proposed.

Translation: "Ye Yun looked at the position of Hengzhou on the campaign map and proposed."

"Hmm, I think the same! Issue the order: let the scouts closely monitor Hengzhou's movements, and act immediately if an opportunity arises!"

Translation: "\"Hmm, that's exactly what I think! Issue the order: let the scouts closely watch Hengzhou's movements, and act immediately if an opportunity arises! \""

A gleam of sharpness flashed in the Night King's eyes.

Translation: "A gleam of sharp light flashed in the Night King's eyes."

In the night, their silhouettes crossed in the brightly lit tent like two sharp swords, secretly plotting the next offensive.

Translation: "In the night, their silhouettes crossed in the brightly lit tent, like two swords, secretly plotting the next offensive."

And far away, atop Roaring Dragon Pass, the soldiers of the Great Qian Dynasty remain firmly on guard.

Translation: "Meanwhile, on the city walls of Roaring Dragon Pass in the distance, the soldiers of the Da Qian dynasty remained firmly on guard."

No one knows how fierce the Night Slaughter Army's first assault on Roaring Dragon Pass will be.

Translation: "No one knows how fierce the Night Slaughter Army's first assault on Roaring Dragon Pass will be."

Meanwhile, War God Gongsun Yang and Commander-in-Chief Yan Qifeng have already led sixty thousand elite troops out of the main camp, setting out on the march to Hengzhou.

Translation: "At the same time, Gongsun Yang and Yan Qifeng have already led sixty thousand elite troops out of the main camp, embarking on the march to Hengzhou."

Moonlight fell upon their resolute faces, as if cloaking this brave unit in a layer of silver armor.

Translation: "Moonlight fell upon their resolute faces, as if draping this brave unit in a layer of silver armor."

Ye Yun stood outside the tent, watching Gongsun Yang's unit disappear into the night.

Translation: "Ye Yun stood outside the tent, watching Gongsun Yang's unit disappear into the night."

The Night King stood beside Ye Yun, gazing at the distant dark horizon.

Translation: "The Night King stood beside Ye Yun, gazing at the distant dark horizon."

Meanwhile, Commander-in-Chief Yan Qifeng and War God Gongsun Yang led sixty thousand elite troops out of the main camp, marching mightily toward Hengzhou.

Translation: "At the same time, as Yan Qifeng and Gongsun Yang led sixty thousand elite troops out of the main camp, they marched mightily toward Hengzhou."

Note: This line seems redundant with 48 but okay.

On another front, Cangzhou's new Feathered Forest Army, under the leadership of Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, and Ran Min, also marched toward Hengzhou.

Translation: "On another front, the Feather Forest Army of the Cangzhou New Army, under the leadership of Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, and Ran Min, also set out for Hengzhou."

At this time, the Feathered Forest Army, after training by Wei Qing and receiving Cangzhou's unrestricted resource supply, can barely be considered a crack force.

Translation: "At this point, the Feather Forest Army, after training by Wei Qing and receiving Cangzhou's unreserved resource supply, can barely be counted as an elite force."

Their white armor gleamed, weapons bristling like a forest, each step showing neat uniformity.

Translation: "Their white armor gleamed, swords and spears stood like a forest, and each step showed neat uniformity."

In the sunlight, their iron armor gleamed with a cold light, like an unstoppable steel torrent slowly flowing toward Roaring Dragon Pass.

Translation: "Under the sunlight, the iron armor shone with a cold light, resembling an unstoppable steel torrent slowly flowing toward Roaring Dragon Pass."

Wei Qing rode a black warhorse, his gaze like a torch, scanning the advancing troops.

Translation: "Wei Qing rode a black warhorse, his gaze like a torch, scanning the advancing troops."

Huo Qubing followed closely, youthful and full of vigor, his face showing stubborn refusal to lose.

Translation: "Huo Qubing followed closely, youthful and full of vigor, his face bearing an unyielding stubbornness."

Ran Min silently marched at the flank, his eyes deep and resolute, as if no difficulty or difficulty could shake his determination.

Translation: "Ran Min silently proceeded along the flank, his eyes deep and steadfast, as if no difficulty or difficulty could shake his resolve."

"This time, we represent the honor of the Cangzhou New Army."

Wei Qing's voice was low and powerful, echoing among the troops.

"Haha, commander, rest assured, the Feather Forest Army will suffer no defeat; this time we will surely bring glory to the Cangzhou Army!"

Huo Qubing spoke with heroic ambition reaching the clouds.

"This time we will strike with thunderous force, directly take Minglong Pass, and let the Night Slaughter Army know our might."

"Under heaven, it is also time for us to make a name for ourselves!"

Ran Min nodded and added.

Wei Qing smiled faintly, feeling greatly pleased by their lofty aspirations.

"On the battlefield, things change in an instant; we must remain cautious and not underestimate the enemy."

But he also deeply understood the cruelty and uncertainty of war, thus he reminded.

The troops maintained strict discipline and neat formation while marching.

The soldiers of the Feather Forest Army were elite picked from within Cangzhou, their eyes revealing determination and confidence.

The clashing of iron armor and the sound of orderly steps intertwined, forming a magnificent war song.

As the troops advanced, the terrain of Hengzhou gradually changed.

It began as a flat road, then gradually entered rugged mountain paths.

But no matter how the terrain changed, the Feather Forest Army's troops always maintained neat formation and high morale.

Night fell, and the Feather Forest Army set up camp in an open area.

The soldiers busily erected tents, lit fires, and cooked meals.

Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, and Ran Min then sat around the fire, discussing the next tactics.

"According to scouts and the Net, the Night Slaughter Army has already dispatched a detachment to Hengzhou."

Wei Qing added a stick of firewood to the fire and said to Huo Qubing and the other.

Now the Net, this assassin organization exclusive to Su Ye.

Whenever there is warfare in Cangzhou, it has almost become the Cangzhou Army's public intelligence system.

(End of chapter)