I Have a Date with a Thousand-year-old Female Corpse-Chapter 1987 - 1989: The Eve of the Great Battle

Before ascending the throne, as a Great General, you were carefree, doing whatever you pleased, even getting drunk with brothers in a tavern at night without anyone daring to utter a word. But now it’s different; as the Emperor, you’re constantly surrounded by people, especially a group you loathe the most: the "historians."

These so-called historians are a group dedicated to following you around, recording everything in your life. Yes, it’s not a mistake; they’re not just one person but a whole group, taking turns.

These people can’t be hit or scolded, causing you no end of frustration.

As a result, you’re already looking for your successor. Judging from the current situation of your four sons, it’s clear that Boss Li Tian is more outstanding, and the other three brothers are completely obedient to Li Tian, following him around all day.

Of course, the world is not settled now, and in some people’s eyes, your behavior is simply a joke—is it a joke?

Perhaps.

You don’t care; after all, whatever needs preparing is already being prepared.

As Jia Xu said, you’re waiting.

However, Jia Xu didn’t completely see through you; although he noticed some hidden actions through subtle clues, he didn’t understand your true heart.

But none of this matters. What matters is that Jia Xu did something for you, which is both good and bad for you.

He’s advanced the great battle by at least five years!

"Your Majesty, there’s an urgent military report!"

The originally silent environment was disturbed by a sudden voice; a soldier, drenched in sweat, quickly ran in.

You glanced at the newcomer, the corners of your mouth slightly curling up, smiling as you said, "Tiger Boy, even though you are a General now, when will you get rid of your rash nature? You need to know that in doing anything, remain calm, remain calm."

"Your Majesty, a great army, a million soldiers!"

Hearing this, you raised your eyebrows and asked, "What great army? Could it be that Liu Bei and Sun Quan have formed an alliance? This isn’t the first time we’ve heard this news. Ever since Sun Quan married his sister to Liu Bei, that useless eunuch, I’ve known this day would come."

You tossed aside the bamboo report in your hand, slowly stood up, and lazily stretched, yawning: "Tell me, how many of them are there? How many routes are they taking? Are they attacking Jingzhou City first, or Yangzhou City?"

"Your Majesty, it’s not just Sun Quan and Liu Bei. Cao Cao and a group of Qiang people, whom we’ve never seen before, have also appeared. According to reports from scouts, their total number is at least two to three times ours!"

Upon hearing this, you were momentarily stunned; a few seconds later, your entire face suddenly displayed wild joy, followed by a long, hearty laugh. At that moment, no one understood why you were so overjoyed. You rushed out of the palace, shouting on the square: "They’ve come, finally they’ve damn come!"

In the third year of Tianqi, the beginning of spring.

It rained, the first rain of the year, falling like fine needle hairs, drifting and sprinkling.

You stood with your hands behind your back at the top of the city wall. The Eastern Capital City’s wall differs from ordinary city walls; you specially designed a large platform at the highest point of this Eastern Capital City, with a massive war drum placed on it.

"Spring rain like silk, it seems this year will be a bountiful one." Looking at the distant fields outside the Eastern Capital City, a faint smile appeared on your face.

At this moment, a row of people stood behind you. Unlike your relaxed expression, each of them had a solemn look, and there was a strong fighting spirit about them.

Casually, you sat down on a short wall already wet by the rain, opened your eyes wide, letting your whole face feel the coldness of the spring rain.

A black falcon suddenly descended from the sky, letting out a resonant and high-pitched call. The black falcon eventually perched on Little Liu’s shoulder. Little Liu took a small roll of paper from the falcon’s claws, glanced at it, and then released the falcon again.

"Your Majesty, Liu Bei and Sun Quan have already united their troops in one place, targeting Jingzhou."

Without turning around, you asked, "Now with the three-way alliance, moving in full force, do you think they’ll attack a negligible place like Jingzhou?"

Little Liu replied, "This should be their guise; their true target, like Cao Cao’s, is the Eastern Capital."

"Indeed, once they break through the Eastern Capital and eliminate me, it will be time for them to divide the world amongst themselves."

You slowly turned around, your face now bearing a serene smile, within which Little Liu and others saw an infinite fighting spirit, and a certain sense of inexplicable liberation.

"At such a crucial moment, the reason I called you all here is to clearly tell you one thing." Your smile grew wider, "Including Xu Sheng, your task is to defend the city at all costs, no matter what changes occur in Eastern Capital; you must not act rashly."

"But, Your Majesty..."

Lü Dai had just begun to speak when you silenced him with a sharp glance.

"Three months, that’s the current limit of the Eastern Capital’s food and equipment supply. As long as we hold out for these three months, it will all be over."

"Elder brother, what you’re doing is still too risky." As your adopted brother, Li Chong was more concerned about your safety, "Eastern Capital only has a force of two hundred thousand, but you have to withstand a concentrated attack of nearly eight hundred thousand soldiers from three sides. Three months is really too long."

"Right! I don’t agree either. With our strength, if we concentrate our forces together, we can completely defeat these thieves!" Zhang Fei, still with a darkened face, now gave off an extremely dangerous aura compared to before.

Among everyone, the youngest, Wei Yan, pondered: "If we do this, I’m afraid the fighting will be endless, and it will only further solidify their alliance. In terms of territory, ours is only one third of theirs; we can’t afford a prolonged war. Personally, I agree with the Emperor’s strategy, and knowing the Emperor’s character, he must have a backup plan."

After Wei Yan spoke, everyone realized Zhao Yun did not appear. In terms of military strength and prowess, Zhao Yun’s Youzhou Iron Cavalry now struck fear into countless foreign clans in the North.

Thinking of your character, your generals instantly understood.

"So, we’re all just decoys, and the Emperor’s real move has long been prepared!" Xiao San said with a smile.

"Alright, that’s it for now. The main reason I summoned you from afar is still to entrust you with one important task."

At this moment, your face showed a solemn expression, and the generals quickly saluted, declaring: "We await Your Majesty’s command!"