Chapter 2073: Chapter 92: Not a Family Matter (Part 2)
After changing his self-proclaid title three tis, he slightly lowered his head and said, “Tai Yin wishes to live and die with the Tai Clan.”
His words were very clear, and so obviously he had thought them through thoroughly.
“Of course,” Tai Xu said, “If you live, the Tai Clan lives; if you die, the Tai Clan dies.”
Tai Yin wanted to say that was not what he ant.
He wanted to say that his desire was not for such a life and death bond, not to tie the family’s fate in solitary isolation.
But Tai Xu did not give him the chance to speak, just like those tis in the past.
Indeed, what was the point of speaking?
Tai Xu was not oblivious, not blind to his feelings. It was just that Tai Xu believed there was a better choice. For him, for the Tai Clan, it was better.
This Tai Clan Leader spoke to himself, “You inherited your grandaunt’s legacy, inherited the most intricate part of my Tai Clan’s Formation Dao. In his lifeti, he valued you the most. As do I…”
He did not wish to continue on the topic of emotions, so he changed the subject, “The so-called Formation Dao is to utilize the power of Heaven and Earth, is to perform Heavenly Dao through Human Dao. If the Heavenly Dao desires the fall of Sumr, then Sumr falls, and my Tai Clan is no more than a blood sacrifice for it. But it is solely you that must preserve our fire.”
Tai Xu’s gaze was so calm, a vast, hidden agony in its tranquility: “I’m not asking you to leave now, my Tai Clan is a prestigious family of Great Xia; letting you go now is tantamount to surrendering. It is no different from betrayal of the country. I an, at the last mont…”
Tai Yin gritted his teeth and said, “Victory or defeat remains uncertain. Sumr Country did not perish 32 years ago; this ti it won’t perish either!”
“Of course,” Tai Xu said, “I believe Great Xia still has an unfulfilled Heavenly Destiny, and I’m willing to devote everything for it, fighting to the very end… I’m rely speaking of the worst outco. If…”
He took a deep breath and continued, “If it truly cos to that point, it is solely you who must survive.”
He produced a greenish array plate, shimring with treasure light, from his bosom, and handed it to Tai Yin: “I cannot give you anything else, because I still need to fight, and Great Xia needs my battles. This Qing Ming Transfer Plate has always been the life-saving item for the Tai Clan’s Family Head. Passed to , it’s been twenty years. When necessary, it can help you escape. I give it to you now, hoping you won’t forget your mission.”
Tai Xu has his own son, his own daughter, yet he gave this unique Qing Ming Transfer Plate to Tai Yin.
He looked at Tai Yin and solemnly said, “If you do not die, the Tai Clan will not perish, and the Formation Dao will not vanish.”
He closed Tai Yin’s hand, gripping it with both hands, pressing twice heavily.
Then he stood and left the room.
Tai Yin wanted to say, it won’t happen, it won’t co to that step.
Tai Yin wanted to say, if everyone else perishes, why should I live? What aning is there in my living?
He even wanted to say, no, the Formation Dao I imagine is not the sa as you speak of. Even if I survive, the living Formation Dao is not the ancient Dao of the Tai Clan. Not your Dao.
Yet he could not utter a single word.
How could he say a single word?
In this silent room where there was no other sound anymore.
He knelt there, just as lonely as his shadow.
…
…
The matters of the Tai family are not rely a family’s affairs.
In one day, the Qi Army shattered Jianfeng Mountain, striking like a hamr overhead, hitting many people squarely.
The profound impact of this battle may only be seen clearly upon a post-war review.
Just at this mont, seeking a retreat has already surpassed a single family or surna…
And the Qi Army marches on.
A million Qi Army, demolishing everything in its path.
Fengjie Prefecture’s entire territory changed flags, completing just within three days.
The “Purple Pole Expedition” concurred with Fengjie, while extending the supply line, also aiding in the troops’ control over occupied territories.
The Qi Army does not oppress the Sumr people, nor do they deliberately hinder the Sumr Country populace’s flight.
Firstly, the reduction in populace eager to disperse would lower the control pressure over occupied zones.
Secondly, as long as they remain within Sumr Country borders, no matter where they flee, the Qi Army will strike wherever. Ultimately they must return to rule, so priorly feeding from the enemy is beneficial!
Thirdly, the fleeing Sumr Country populace is in itself the most concrete source of panic.
Sending a hundred spies to induce panic within Sumr Country might not be as effective as a native Sumr citizen weeping and fleeing from hotown.
Cao Jie’s use of troops and grip over details approached perfection.
At this mont, Qi Country’s million-strong army gathered by the banks of the Lian River.
Flag officers riding horses in mid-air, raising flags and shouting, “Order from the commander—cross the river!”
Cultivators adept in Water Taoism Technique lined along the Lian River waterbank.
Their movents synchronized, almost simultaneously pinching seal techniques, launching military formation techniques.
Ka-ka, ka-ka.
The ice quickly spread over the water surface.
This ice isn’t a re layer of floating ice, thin ice over the flow, but a thick ice reaching halfway up the riverbank, entirely suitable for horses and carriages to cross!
After techniques were perford, the Lian River froze.
The hundreds of miles of Lian River, externally winding around Jiangyin Plains, solidified at this mont.
Reflecting sunlight, rainbow-like hues appeared for a brief period.
The Wind Pursuit Army, each mber riding horses, ford into the vanguard, proudly crossing the river…
The people subrged the river!
And then lifting their gaze from the strong army surge, scanning the distance—
Only to see the sun setting over flat plains, rays splitting in flow, there is a shadow of a mighty fortress in that seemingly horizon’s end.
In the abundant Jiangyin Plains, Tong Yang City stands tall.
Sumr Country’s strongest two armies, Deity Wu and Town Nation, are stationed here.
The Great Xia Pillar Martial King, Si Jiao, personally oversees this city.
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