Who put the yellow robe on me?

Chapter 197 Silver Mine in the Mountains

Xianyu Linyuan hesitated for a moment, his eyes flickering, as if he was considering how to speak. Finally, he took a deep breath and said, "Your Highness, as far as I know, there is a mountain near Yizhou called Hami Mingsha Mountain."

"Hami Mingsha Mountain?" Jiang Chen frowned slightly. This name not only felt unfamiliar, but also a bit tongue-twisting.

Xianyu Linyuan nodded and continued, "Legend has it that silver mines are often mined in the mountains. The Western Regions might take the opportunity of attacking Yizhou to mine the silver mines in the mountains to supplement their military expenses."

Jiang Chen's eyes flashed with thought when he heard this. He gently stroked the folding fan in his hand, as if weighing the pros and cons: "If that's the case, this is indeed an opportunity."

General Zhong Wenbin stepped forward and said solemnly, "Sixteenth Prince, if the Western Regions really do this, they will be violating the original contract."

Jiang Chen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile: "Yes, but this may not be a bad thing. If they breach the contract first, we will have a legitimate reason..."

At this time, Jiang Chen turned around and asked, "General Xianyu, do you know the exact location of this Hami mountain?"

Xianyu Linyuan shook his head and said apologetically, "Your Highness, I don't know the exact location, but I heard it's northwest of Yizhou."

At this moment, Xuanyuan Feiyan, who had been standing silently by the side, suddenly interrupted and said, "Your Highness, I know the location of Hami Mingsha Mountain."

Jiang Chen looked at him in surprise: "Oh? General Xuanyuan knows?"

Xuanyuan Feiyan nodded slightly, a trace of memory flashing in her eyes: "About five kilometers northwest of Yizhou, there is a small forest. Through that forest, you can reach Hami Mingsha Mountain.

My brother and I grew up in a poor family and often had no money to eat. We would secretly go to the caves in the mountains to dig some silver ore and take it to the town to exchange for silver ingots.

He spoke in a low voice, as if lost in memories of the past. Jiang Chen listened, a flash of sympathy in his eyes, but more of it was the importance he attached to the Hami Mingsha Mountain.

"Very good!" Jiang Chen clapped his hands fiercely, his eyes firm and sharp, "All soldiers, listen to my orders!"

"Here!" The generals in the room responded in unison. Their voices echoed in the hall, revealing a solemn and murderous atmosphere.

Jiang Chen looked around and said in a deep voice, "Zhong Xiaodan, Zuo Yongyu!"

"I am here!" The two men stepped forward and clasped their fists to receive the order.

"Each of you will lead 10,000 elite soldiers and immediately ambush at Hami Mingsha Mountain. Once the Western Regions troops have mined the ore, you will attack them immediately and capture them red-handed!"

"Yes!"

"Zhong Dalu, Zhou Liangwei!"

"The general is here!"

"Each of you will lead 10,000 elite soldiers to intercept the reinforcements from the Western Regions. Make sure you cut off their retreat!"

"Yes!"

Jiang Chen turned to General Zhong Wenbin, his tone full of trust: "General, you lead General Mi and others to reorganize the army and be ready to fight at any time!"

"Don't worry, Your Highness. I will definitely live up to your trust!"

Jiang Chen nodded with satisfaction, his gaze finally landing on Xianyu Linyuan and Xuanyuan Feiyan. They stood aside, their expressions somewhat complicated, their eyes flickering with inexplicable emotions.

Jiang Chen smiled slightly and said in a gentle tone, "General Xianyu, General Xuanyuan, please stay in Liangzhou City and help train our reserve troops."

Xianyu Linyuan and Xuanyuan Feiyan looked at each other, their eyes filled with relief and indescribable complex emotions.

They clasped their fists at the same time and said respectfully, "Yes, sir!"

Everyone took their orders and left, leaving Jiang Chen alone in the room.

He walked to the window, looked at the setting sun gradually sinking into the horizon, and thought to himself: "Western Region, this time it should be almost over, right?"

In the military camp outside Liangzhou City, Zhong Xiaodan and Zuo Yongyu were discussing the action plan.

"General Zhong, we must be cautious in this operation and must not let the Western Regions notice it." Zuo Yongyu said, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

Zhong Xiaodan nodded, his eyes deep: "Yes, we must arrive at Hami Mingsha Mountain in advance and set up an ambush."

He recalled Jiang Chen's expression when he gave the order, and understood the importance of this operation.

"By the way, General Zuo, why did His Highness not allow Xianyu Linyuan and Xuanyuan Feiyan to go with him?" Zuo Yongyu asked with some confusion.

Zhong Xiaodan smiled slightly and whispered, "Your Highness has far-reaching intentions. General Xianyu and General Xuanyuan were once from the Western Regions. Keeping them in Liangzhou City is both a protection and a test for them."

Zuo Yongyu nodded: "I understand."

At the same time, Xianyu Linyuan and Xuanyuan Feiyan stood on the city wall of Liangzhou City, looking at the starry sky in the distance.

"Fei Yan, do you feel unwilling in your heart?" Xian Yu Linyuan asked in a low voice.

Xuanyuan Feiyan was silent for a moment, then sighed softly, "I can't explain it. I know Your Highness doesn't want to embarrass us, but I always feel that I should do something."

Xianyu Linyuan patted his shoulder, his tone comforting, "All we can do now is to avoid contact with the Western Regions as much as possible. Training the reserve troops well is better than keeping them idle."

Xuanyuan Feiyan nodded, her eyes firm. "You are right, General Xianyu. We have no choice now."

A few days later, the army led by Zhong Xiaodan and Zuo Yongyu quietly arrived near Mingsha Mountain in Hami.

Under the cover of night, they quickly set up an ambush in the grove.

Hami Mingsha Mountain is quiet and mysterious at night, with the breeze blowing and the leaves rustling.

Zhong Xiaodan stood under a tall pine tree, carefully observing the surrounding terrain. He took a deep breath, and the fresh scent of trees and soil filled his nose.

"General Zhong, according to the sentinels' observations, the troops from the Western Regions will arrive tomorrow." Zuo Yongyu walked over and said in a low voice.

Zhong Xiaodan nodded, a sharp look in his eyes: "Is everything ready?"

"Yes, all the soldiers are in place, just waiting for the Western Region to fall into the trap."

"Very good, you must remain quiet tonight and not be exposed."

"understand!"

At the same time, Zhong Dalu and Zhou Liangwei also set up a defense line on the main road west of Yizhou, preparing to intercept reinforcements from the Western Regions.

The moonlight sprinkled on the earth, covering this desolate land with a layer of silver-white gauze.

Zhou Liangwei looked at the darkness in the distance, his heart filled with anticipation and nervousness.

"General Anbei, where do you think the reinforcements from the Western Regions will come from?" he asked.

Zhong Dalu smiled slightly and pointed to the north: "According to our previous speculation, they should come from that direction. As long as we hold this important road, we can cut off their reinforcements."

The next morning, just as the sky in the east was beginning to turn pale, the troops from the Western Regions appeared at the foot of the Mingsha Mountain in Hami.

"General, the Hami Mingsha Mountain is ahead." A soldier from the Western Regions came forward to report.

The leading Western Region general, Helian Xin, nodded with satisfaction. He looked at the mountains before him, a glint of greed flashing in his eyes. "Haha, we're finally here! As long as we mine the silver mines here, we'll be rich!"

He turned and shouted to the troops behind him, "All troops, listen up! Upon reaching Hami Mingsha Mountain, begin digging immediately! We must collect enough silver ore within three days!"