In this environment, which felt increasingly safe, the struggle between Emperor Yingzong of Qi and Emperor Qihui of Qi became even more intense than what was recorded in history. Consequently, the necessity of exhausting the people's resources to fortify the Yellow River defense line, originally advocated by Li Boxi and Zhong Pingyuan, became redundant.
Of course, all this was based on some wishful thinking: since the Siege of Taiyuan had concluded and the Jin soldiers had retreated, they wouldn't likely return any time soon, right?
For a general, to pin major matters on such luck was an incredibly foolish act, but Emperor Yingzong of Qi was already an extremely foolish emperor.
Knowing the true history, Fan Cun had long been mentally prepared for this foolishness.
Thus, next, Fan Cun would patiently wait for that perfect opportunity.
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Indeed, several months later, the Jin soldiers headed south again, advancing from both the east and the west.
