Chapter 726-Xiahou Yuan
Translator: ryangohsf
Editor: Nora
Gaia 3rd year, 9th month, 10th day, Shanhai City.
Yesterday, he had received the letter from Huo Qubing's residence that the Guards Legion had reached the frontlines and gathered with the Dragon Legion Corps. In just a few days, they would move camp to the border of Mengding Prefecture.
The three legions had a total of 200 thousand troops, covering the land as they bore down on Mengding Prefecture. At the same time, the legion from Consonance City went down south and gathered at the border.
These two groups bit tightly onto Mengding Prefecture.
The Yunnan Province was mainly hills and only a tenth of the land area was relatively flat. A large portion of the land went up and down and was rather uneven.
In the game, after the map expanded ten times, these hills became huge mountains and dangerous cliffs.
The territories within the Yunnan Province were basically lone cities connected to lone cities. There were only narrow mountain paths between them and transportation was highly inconvenient.
Moving troops or transporting grain were both difficult tasks.
Hence, although the Yunnan Province area was huge, there were not many Lords that chose to start here and they mainly gathered in Kunming Prefecture and Dali Prefecture; especially Kunming Prefecture, where more than half of the province gathered.
If not, why would one say that since Consonance City occupying Kunming meant that it was the overlord of Yunnan? Apart from Kunming Prefecture, only Dali was slightly better.
But the Dali Imperial City was located there and the Lords were not fools. Looking at the actions of Qin Shihuang, Hanwu Emperor, and others, constructing on the land near the imperial city was practically impossible.
The remaining Mengding Prefecture, Tengyue Prefecture, and Dongchuan Prefecture were all places where land was vast but people were little.
Hence, the Yunnan City-State was the weakest out of the four City-States. If not, why would they be so terrified of the actions of Shanhai City to the point where they could not fall asleep at night?
Long before the Battle of Red Cliff, Shanhai City had announced that they wanted to attack Yunnan City-State. At that time, they had started to prepare to defend.
Qin Feng used the chance to try and hurt Shanhai Alliance.
Their relationship had reached an irreparable state.
In a short time, the Yunnan City-State had gathered 200 thousand troops in Mengding Prefecture. This was the maximum that they could gather, and it took up more than 80% of their forces.
If they did not succeed, it was over for them.
If they managed to defend Mengding Prefecture, Yunnan City-State would be fine for the moment; if it falls, and they main force collapses there, Tengyue Prefecture, Dongchuan Prefecture, and even Dali Prefecture would end up in flames.
Mengding Prefecture became the main battlefield of both sides.
Along with the end of the Battle of Red Cliff, the smell of gunpowder grew thicker and thicker.
Based on the intel compiled by the Military Affairs Bureau, it was not only Yunnan Province but the entire Nanjiang that was moving their troops.
The 150 thousand troops from the Lingnan City-State were gathered at the Jiaozhou Prefecture border, facing off against the Tiger Legion Corps.
Based on the attitude of Yuan Ping, these two sides could fight at any moment.
Gong Chengshi even asked Ouyang Shuo if he needed to move the troops in Jiangchuan Province to contain either Xiangnan Province or Lingnan Province, but Ouyang Shuo declined.
Ouyang Shuo was extremely clear that if Jiangchuan Province moved, the nearby Jingchu Province, and Jiangnan Province would move too, causing a chain reaction.
This would in turn make things more complicated, and it would end in chaos.
Ouyang Shuo preferred to do things that were within his control.
The armies of Xiangnan City-State gathered at the south border, and some of them had even moved into Guilin Prefecture and threatened the north gate of Shanhai City - Withered Flower Stronghold.
The Leopard Legion Corps 1st and 2nd legions were present.
Commander Han Xin had given the military order; he would use this chance to take back Xuanwu Pass.
With that, he had already formed a detailed battle plan.
As for whether or not they could successfully take down Guilin Prefecture, it would depend on how the battle proceeded.
Although Chuanbei City-State's attitude toward Shanhai City was changing, Xiangnan City-State's determination to deny Shanhai City was still exceedingly strong.
To take back Guilin Prefecture from the mouths of these two City-States was not going to be an easy task.
Based on Du Ruhui's words, whether or not they could take down Guilin Prefecture did not depend on the battle situation of the north. Instead, it hinged on the results of Shanhai City against Yunnan City-State.
This analysis enlightened Ouyang Shuo.
"If the battle goes well, they might automatically give it up," Ouyang Shuo said.
This battle during the 3rd year of Gaia, Shanhai City against the 4 City-States, would decide the future of Nanjiang. The entire China region was focusing on this insane battle.
Over a million soldiers were wrapped up within all this.
The players were looking forward to seeing whether or not Nanjiang would give birth to a true overlord or if Shanhai City would be hurt from all this and its shining light would be dimmed.
How would Shanhai City shock the world who after half a year of seclusion?
This battle was of utmost importance.
Hence, after dealing with the administrative matters, Ouyang Shuo wanted to rush to the front lines to personally lead the battle.
Who knew that just as he was packing, Shanhai City would welcome two guests? They were none other than Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan, who had just entered the wilderness.
These two were descendants of Xiahou Ying.
Hence, their arrival did not surprise Ouyang Shuo. Regretfully, Cao Hong and Cao Chun did not choose to follow along.
Since the two of them came, Ouyang Shuo could only push back the matters at hand to welcome them.
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Shanhai City, Nanjiang Governor-General Manor.
To show his intentions to get close to them, Ouyang Shuo did not welcome them in the main hall but in the reading room. At the same time, Ouyang Shuo invited Xiahou Ying over.
In the battle map, the two brothers did not have a chance to meet Xiahou Ying.
Now to truly see him, they had to greet him solemnly.
Xiahou Ying knew his place. He did not take the bulk of the attention as he passed the two brothers off to the Monarch, smiling, "Monarch, please accept these two kids and give them food."
The pitiful Xiahou Yuan and Xiahou Dun could only act as babies at the moment. From the words of their ancestor, these two generals sounded like beggars instead.
Xiahou Yuan's red face reddened even further.
Even so, the two brothers did not dare to be even a little unhappy.
In ancient times, the position of an ancestor was truly too high. Not mentioning these two, even their father was just a little kid in front of this ancestor.
The two of them could only exchange glances and laugh. They knew they place. They did not wait for Ouyang Shuo to open his mouth, bowing and greeting solemnly, "Xiahou Dun (Xiahou Yuan), greets the Monarch!"
"Generals, please rise!" Ouyang Shuo smiled as he got up and personally helped both of them up, "Generals, you are both great warriors of your time. For you to come over to Shanhai City, I am delighted!"
Naturally, Ouyang Shuo knew that Xiahou Ying was playing down the two of them.
As expected, when they heard those words, their expressions became more comfortable. The two of them came over because of their ancestor Xiahou Ying and Cao Cao's recommendation.
During the battle map, Cao Cao had come into contact with Ouyang Shuo many times and saw that he was special.
Hence, he recommended them to move into Shanhai City. After all Cao Cao was already in seclusion, and he did not want these two to follow him as that was not fair to them.
It was not just them; even Cao Chun and Cao Hong were chased away. The only ones left by Cao Cao's side were Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu, and Cao Chong.
In truth, the two of them had decided to go to Consonance City. After all, Cao Can there was their ancestor.
Making use of this chance, Ouyang Shuo took a look at their stats.
Name: Xiahou Dun (King Rank)
Dynasty: East Han
Identity: Shanhai City General
Occupation: Advanced General
Loyalty: 75
Command: 70
Force: 70
Intelligence: 75
Politics: 80
Specialty: Rushing Grain (Raises troops grain using efficiency by 15%, raises grain transporting efficiency by 25%)
Cultivation method: nil
Equipment: Long Knife
Evaluation: A general who helped Cao Cao conquer the lands. He lost his eye after he was shot with an arrow, which he ripped out and ate.
Xiahou Dun could not be considered a general that could fight, but he was definitely the most important person in the Cao Cao Camp. Strictly speaking, he was a logistical-based general.
Based on historical records, he loved to learn and was loyal to his teacher. Although he was traveling, he would personally invite his teacher. He was also an extremely intense person. If someone insulted his teacher, he would kill him.
Although he had power and a high position, he lived a frugal and humble life, spreading his wealth with his subordinates.
Name: Xiahou Yuan (King Rank)
Dynasty: East Han
Identity: Shanhai City General
Occupation: Advanced General
Loyalty: 75
Command: 72
Force: 82
Intelligence: 60
Politics: 45
Specialty: Rapid Movement (Raises troops combat strength by 10%, raises troops movement speed by 35%)
Cultivation method: nil
Equipment: Spear
Evaluation: As a general, he often caught the enemy off guard with how quickly he moved his troops. Good at adapting, bad at mixing with the public.
Xiahou Yuan was truly exceptional at general military affairs. He was good at fighting long distance battles, so the military had a sentence, 'General Xiahou Yuan, three day 500, six day one thousand.'
It was said that his troops could travel 500 miles in just three days.
His most exceptional battle was his attack against Han Zuo in the Battle of Xinggu.
Hence, it was said that the two of them were exceptional talents that brought a lot to the table.