Chapter 330: In one night the green banners rise; the situation of all sides

In just one night, these green banners sprang up like bamboo shoots after rain in every corner of Bai Prefecture, flying high over the city walls, villages, and hills.

The refugees were moved by the actions of the Green Clothes Army, and they streamed out of their homes to join the rebel army.

These suffering refugees, under the Green Clothes Army's summons, lifted their chests, clenched their fists, and prepared to fight for their destiny.

"Long live the Green Clothes!"

A refugee raised his arms and shouted, his voice echoing in the night sky, stirring more people to resonate.

100,000 green-clad troops, dust on eight roads, the Green Clothes Army like a rolling flood swept across the whole Bai Prefecture.

Their footsteps shook the earth, and their shouts rang through the heavens.

Under the Commander-in-Chief serving Zhang Tianxuan, the Green Clothes Army captured city after city within Bai Prefecture, unstoppable.

As the Green Clothes Army arrived, many city walls in Bai Prefecture that had already been infiltrated by the Yellow Turban Army switched to flying green banners.

Zhang Tianxuan rode on his warhorse, holding high the green banner, leading the Green Clothes Army in a brave assault on the city.

The soldiers who had originally defended the city all retreated under the Green Clothes Army's brave assault.

The townsfolk shouted, their voices echoing in the night sky, as if cheering on this brave unit.

This merely caught the Great Xuan off guard.

Their eyes flickered with a faint light, but their heart was filled with worry for the future.

Zhang Tianxuan stood on the city tower, looking down over the whole Bai Prefecture city.

They discovered in shock that this Green Clothes Army not only had astonishing combat power, but also possessed an indescribable belief and determination.

Yang Su of the Great Xuan side would soon react.

He knew that the Green Clothes Army's victory was only temporary; they still had a long road ahead.

The setting sun was like blood, spilling over the land of Bai Prefecture.

Wherever the Green Clothes Army went, the townsfolk streamed out to greet them, cheering joyously at their arrival.

The soldiers who had originally held the city, under the persuasion of friends and relatives, all switched sides in the midst of battle.

"The Green Clothes forever!"

Under the walls of Bai Prefecture city, the Green Clothes Army engaged the defending enemy forces in a fierce battle.

After a bloody battle, Bai Prefecture city was finally captured by the Green Clothes Army.

With the Yellow Turban Army's split, the northern battlefield of Great Xuan, which had been shrouded in gloom, seemed to glimpse a glimmer of change.

"Report——" a swift horseman galloped in, the dust kicked up by his hooves especially conspicuous in the afterglow of the setting sun, "Report to the Great Commander: the Yellow Turban Army has fragmented and collapsed, Zhang Tianxuan has established the Green Clothes Army and holds Bai Prefecture!"

As news of the Green Clothes Army's victory kept arriving, more and more refugees joined the rebel army.

Under the leadership of the Green Clothes Army, cities throughout Bai Prefecture fell one after another.

Yang Su heard the news, his eyes slightly narrowing; his visage was calm as water, showing little disturbance, but his heart was tumultuous.

However, for Yang Su, Commander-in-Chief of the Great Xuan court's great army, this turning point was like a biting north wind, adding a touch of gravity to his mind.

He well knew that Zhang Tianxuan was formidable in strategy, highly skilled in martial arts, ambitious, and the rise of the Green Clothes Army was certainly no fleeting impulse.

"Although the Yellow Turbans were many, Zhang Tianxuan and Zhu Yuanzhang being of different minds actually became their burden."

Yang Su pondered, his voice low and powerful, as if it could pierce through the dust of history,

"Now they go their separate ways, each leading the trend; appearing divided in strength, but in fact……"

"Is the Great Commander worried that, by fighting separately, they could actually exert greater strength?"

The strategist beside him asked softly.

"Indeed."

Yang Su nodded, his brows revealing deep worry: "Zhang Tianxuan's talent is extraordinary."

"Now that he has established his own lineage, with no restraints, he is likely to become a tiger given wings."

"Bai Prefecture may well become the place where his dragon rises."

Night gradually fell, and the lights inside the tents shone brightly.

A map was spread on the table; Yang Su's finger slowly traced across it, finally stopping at the location of Bai Prefecture.

"Green Clothes Army, Zhang Tianxuan……"

He muttered to himself, as if evaluating a new opponent.

"Great Commander, how should we respond?"

A general asked.

Yang Su took a deep breath, rose to his feet, his silhouette appearing especially resolute in the firelight.

"Issue the orders: strengthen patrols, closely monitor the movements of the Green Clothes Army."

"Furthermore, send people to scout the Green Clothes Army's strengths and weaknesses; knowing oneself and the enemy ensures victory in a hundred battles."

"Yes!"

The generals departed upon receiving the orders.

As the lights inside the tents gradually dimmed, Yang Su's heart grew ever brighter.

He understood that the course of this war had already undergone a profound change.

What he would face was not merely Zhang Tianxuan, but the ever-shifting storms of this chaotic age.

Night deepened, the lanterns in the great tent flickered, casting light on Yang Su's resolute face, his eyes gleaming with determination and wisdom.

At the same time, the split of the Yellow Turbans in the distance was settled; the Green Clothes Army swept across Bai Prefecture like a tornado, while Zhu Yuanzhang also consolidated his power elsewhere.

These two forces, though fighting separately, both displayed astonishing combat power.

The contest between the court's army and the Yellow Turbans seems only just beginning……

Yang Su still stood before the map, his gaze deep and firm, as if he wanted to see through this tangled, complex situation.

His finger lightly traced the map, as if seeking the key strategy to break the enemy.

He knew that the war had entered a new stage; he had to reassess this battlefield and devise a new strategy.

The Yellow Turban's split was both an opportunity and a challenge for the imperial army.

He must seize this opportunity and quell the Yellow Turban rebellion in one fell swoop.

As the night deepened, the lights inside the tents remained bright.

Yang Su still stood there, his silhouette appearing especially resolute in the lamplight.

This war was far from over; he had to press on until final victory.

In the days ahead, Yang Su continually received reports about the Green Clothes Army.

Zhang Tianxuan governed the troops well; the Green Clothes Army was invincible, local magnates around White Prefecture flocked to submit, and the Green Clothes Army's sphere of influence kept expanding.

Both the Green Clothes Army and Zhu Yuanzhang's forces were growing stronger.

And the imperial army, under Yang Su's leadership, steadily advanced, seeking opportunities to break the enemy.

This war was destined to be a protracted struggle.

At this time, on the Heng Prefecture battlefield of Great Qian, Wei Qing had already clashed with Yan Qifeng dozens of times.

During this period, the two used Heng Prefecture as their battlefield, with battles of all sizes occurring incessantly.

Although overall, Wei Qing, aided by Huo Qubing and Ran Min, held a slight edge.

However, Wei Qing's Feather Forest Army was ultimately an isolated force.

During this period, although in battles against the Night Sha Army they won more than they lost.

But without further reinforcements, the losses of this Feather Forest Army under Wei Qing's command were also not small.

Meanwhile, Yan Qifeng's Night Sha Army on the opposing side was different.

The Night King Ye Wuchen, who had originally been promoted to Saint Rank Commander-in-Chief, in the situation where Great Qian's military strength was concentrated in southern Lu Prefecture and western Yan Prefecture,

attacking Singing Dragon Pass, a checkpoint lacking any renowned general to guard it, the pressure was not great.

Moreover, bringing along such a large Night Sha Army made the pressure even smaller.

(End of Chapter)