I Have a Date with a Thousand-year-old Female Corpse-Chapter 1988 - 1990: Swearing to Defend Our Homeland

Chapter 1988: Chapter 1990: Swearing to Defend Our Homeland

It seemed you thought of something and smiled: "There are no flawless plans in this world. I may not withstand three months, but I am prepared to live and die with the Eastern Capital. Once the Eastern Capital City is destroyed, I want you to go all out and annihilate the Cao, Liu, and Sun families in the shortest and fastest time."

The generals agreed in unison without hesitation: "Yes!"

"I have already moved the women and children to Penglai Island. As for my successor, among my four sons, Li Tian is of pure character and the most qualified. You should support him as the emperor."

"Yes!"

After speaking, you turned around, waved to the generals, and said: "Return to your posts. I hope we brothers will have a chance to meet again."

"Elder brother..." At this moment, Li Chong’s eyes were already wet.

"Your Majesty, we know you are doing this for the people’s sake, but I still implore you, regardless of victory or defeat, to take care of your health because you are our lord!"

With that, the generals knelt down before you, performing a ritual bow to heaven and earth.

You did not turn back. After everyone left, you stared straight at the east, slowly spreading your arms, welcoming the forthcoming historical turning point, intending to be the one who changes history!

Cao Cao mobilized six hundred sixty thousand troops; this number could be said to be his limit. Besides the forces besieging Wushuang City and Kaiyang City, Cao Cao had around two hundred eighty thousand troops when he occupied the small counties north of the Eastern Capital, including forty thousand Tiger Leopard Cavalry and one hundred thousand elite Qingzhou soldiers. These forty thousand Tiger Leopard Cavalry and one hundred thousand elite Qingzhou soldiers were Cao Cao’s true might. This time, with the full mobilization of the Tiger Leopard Cavalry and Qingzhou soldiers, Cao Cao’s determination was evident.

Liu Bei’s strength was somewhat weaker. He personally led the troops, with Zhu Geliang and Fa Zheng as military advisors, commanding three hundred twenty thousand troops, heading straight for Pengcheng. After besieging Pengcheng, Liu Bei and Zhu Geliang took twelve thousand elite troops to capture a small city west of the Eastern Capital.

From this, it is not hard to see Liu Bei’s ulterior motives. Everyone understood that the so-called siege of Pengcheng was initially just a posture, merely for show, as long as Pengcheng’s forces were trapped. Once the Eastern Capital falls, Liu Bei would seize Pengcheng immediately. The subsequent negotiations among the three families would be Zhu Geliang’s task; his slick tongue is quite adept at that.

Sun Quan’s actions were slower than Cao and Liu, yet after dispatching troops to besiege Guangling and Xiapi, he arrived at the southern part of the Eastern Capital with twenty thousand troops, part of which were Mountain Yue Barbarian Soldiers.

While others had advanced to the doorstep, you leisurely walked out of the Imperial Palace, accompanied by Ren Hongchang, Zhao Yu, Zheng Zhi, and Zou Nan.

The huge square in front of the Imperial Palace was already filled with armored soldiers.

You raised your fist towards the dense crowd on the square and shouted: "Swear to defend our homeland to the death!"

"Swear to defend our homeland to the death!"

"Swear to defend our homeland to the death!"

"Swear to defend our homeland to the death!"

Not much was said; just one sentence reverberated throughout the universe, echoing like clouds!

That night, the heads of the Cao, Liu, and Sun families gathered together.

This was the second time Cao Cao had met Liu Bei; the first time, Liu Bei appeared robust and articulate, a manly man. However, seeing Liu Bei this time, Cao Cao’s first reaction was disgust, an inner contempt.

At this moment, Liu Bei had lost all his masculine aura. He was wearing a purple robe, appeared slender and elegant, and entered the room with tiny steps, with delicately manicured fingers adorned with nail polish!

Cao Cao almost rolled his eyes but maintained his façade, nodding and smiling at Liu Bei.

As Liu Bei just sat down, someone lifted the curtain outside the tent, a slender and jade-faced man, dressed in a scholarly yet simple attire. Seeing him, Liu Bei smiled and spoke in a slightly shrill voice: "Zhongmou, you finally came."

The visitor was Sun Quan, who, as the youngest among the three, paid respect to Cao Cao and Liu Bei before sitting down.

Once seated, Cao Cao spoke first: "Now that we’ve besieged the Eastern Capital, have either of you noticed anything unusual?"

Liu Bei did not speak but lightly tapped the table in front of him with his long-nailed fingers, making a "thud, thud, thud" sound.

"Duke Cao noticed it too?" Sun Quan said in a deep voice. "Although we don’t know how many troops Li Muyun has, it doesn’t make sense for things to be as they are. We advanced all the way to the Eastern Capital without encountering any resistance; this is very odd."

"Li Muyun is treacherous and cunning; there must be a trick here," Liu Bei added timely.

Clearly, Cao Cao couldn’t fathom the anomaly either, but he wasn’t indecisive. Immediately, he slapped the table and said: "To avoid further complications, I intend to attack the city tonight!"

"Good! I agree!" Hearing Cao Cao’s decisiveness, Liu Bei finally acted manly for once.

Sun Quan also nodded: "I will take responsibility for the east."

"In that case, the South Gate of the Eastern Capital is mine," Liu Bei looked at Cao Cao and smiled. "Duke Cao, given your capability, you should attack the North and East gates; how about that?"

Knowing well that Liu Bei and Sun Quan would act this way, despite being somewhat displeased, Cao Cao had no choice but to do so, determined to eliminate you.

Cao Cao understood clearly that the so-called alliance of their three families was only based on having a common enemy. Your existence was enough to make any of them restless. No matter what, they couldn’t allow you to continue, so you must die!

At this moment, on the Eastern Gate tower of the Eastern Capital City, you stood with your hands behind your back.

The moon shone like a disk, bright and clear, casting moonlight and scattered stars on the earth.

Spring nights often carried the lingering chill of winter, the breeze brushing like icy hands cradling your face. Under the moonlight, your rugged facial features seemed to be covered with a light layer of frost.

At this moment, you, having been watching the night sky, seemed to notice something and slowly squinted your eyes. Then, you slightly curved your lips, and coldly laughed, "Just as I expected, these three guys really are impatient. Hehe, let’s give you a little night entertainment."

Saying this, you clapped and said: "Zhi’er."

In the darkness, Zheng Zhi appeared silently behind you like a ghost.

"The enemy will probably attack tonight. Although we have the advantage of terrain, I want to spice things up. Take the Special Forces and, under the cover of night, eliminate Cao Cao’s highest-ranking commanders. Remember, don’t be greedy for credit, and don’t engage in prolonged battles. If discovered, retreat at the fastest speed."

Zheng Zhi nodded, took two steps back, and disappeared into the darkness.

Soon, the moon gradually covered by clouds, the originally open view narrowed to tens of meters in an instant.

A few minutes later, your ears caught the slight rustling sound of Mysterious Armor rubbing against cloth shirts. Though the sound was faint, you indeed detected it.

Jumping down from the high tower, you landed on the battlements. Seeing you appear, a military general hurried over, saluting you: "Your Majesty, I greet you."