Translator: ryangohsff Editor: Nora
Chapter 956 – Attack to Replace Defense
In the letter, Ouyang Shuo made promises to both Gu Hengxiao and Li Mu.
For Gu Hengxiao, Ouyang Shuo promised him a Governor appointment and the title of 1st class Earl. It was an improvement from his current position as the Laifeng City Lord, making Gu Hengxiao quite satisfied.
Compared to Gu Hengxiao, Li Mu’s treatment was one that would make everyone else’s eyes turn red with envy.
Ouyang Shuo directly promised him that he would become a marshal. He could lead a legion corps, and he would receive the same treatment as Han Xin, Sun Bin, and Huo Qubing.
When Li Mu saw the letter, his hands could not help but shake because the position of marshal was the greatest pursuit of all the generals in the world.
To be able to receive such a promise, there was nothing else in the world that Li Mu wanted.
Seeing this, Gu Hengxiao sighed to himself. He knew that if he did not agree, their relationship would sour. He acted like he did not see Li Mu’s reaction, and he turned around to face West Gate Big Official, “The Great Xia King treats me so well. I’ll obviously follow him. As for any specific arrangements, brother West Gate can just say it out. Laifeng City will follow.”
With Li Mu’s help in the Great Xia Army, Gu Hengxiao’s position as governor was really stable.
West Gate Big Official was delighted, and he smiled, “The king wants General Li Mu to be the main general to command Fenggang City, Laifeng City, and the remaining territory armies to attack the Pill Sun City Army. He wants them to help the Leopard Legion Corps in their encirclement of Xiangnan Province.”
“I’ll follow the king’s orders!”
With the meeting was over, Gu Hengxiao officially signed the agreement. West Gate Big Official heaved a sigh of relief, as his mission was basically complete. Everything else would be up to Li Mu.
West Gate Big Official was so eager because Ouyang Shuo had given him an even bigger promise of Provincial Governor. The prerequisite was that he needed to use his influence in the two City-States to help the dynasty take down both provinces.
Ouyang Shuo’s actions showed his eagerness to recruit talent.
After which, West Gate Big Official handed over the power of the 70 thousand troops of Fenggang City to Li Mu. After they gathered with the 40 thousand of Laifeng City, they immediately headed for the remaining two houses in Changde Prefecture.
Li Mu commanded 110 thousand troops, and there were also seven territories in Xiangnan Province that were on Great Xia’s side. If they still could not win against Pill Sun City’s two War Fighting Legion, Li Mu would not dare accept the position of marshal.
This battle was Li Mu’s battle to prove himself to the Great Xia Army.
Along with Fenggang City and Laifeng City changing flags, the battle in the north region of Xiangnan Province formed a standstill between two sides, stopping Pill Sun City’s advances.
Not only that, but even Baoqing Prefecture’s territories started to have a more intense resistance against the Caiyun City Army. Along with the Leopard Legion Corps going straight for Caiyun City, the Xiangnan Province battle was favoring Great Xia.
The Yanhuang Alliance’s goal of unifying Xiangnan Province was slowly going up in smoke.
At the same time, the 2nd legion of the Guards Legion Corps and the 5th legion of the Leopard Legion Corps split into two and entered Chuanbei Province, working with the Great Xia allies to occupy it.
Half of the province territories announced that they were under Great Xia. Although it stunned the other remaining territories, it ensured that they would not dare to randomly move their troops too. With no outside interference, no one knew what to do, and they could only maintain the current situation.
The sudden entry of the two legions immediately broke this standstill. Furthermore, with West Gate Big Official’s help, it would only be a matter of time before the Great Xia Army took down Chuanbei Province.
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In a short few days, the southwest battle field underwent many changes, causing the players who were watching on to be utterly stunned.
West Gate Big Official and Gu Hengxiao changing flags, and half of the two City-State territories announcing that they belonged to Great Xia; this revealed Great Xia’s foundations in both provinces, which astonished everyone.
“The Yanhuang Alliance is just asking for trouble for choosing to fight Great Xia in Xiangnan Province.”
The players noticed that at this point, Great Xia was much better than Yanhuang Alliance even in terms of using plots, schemes, and manipulating chess pieces. A while ago, such methods were the specialty of the Yanhuang Alliance.
Without a doubt, Great Xia had surpassed the Yanhuang Alliance in all aspects. Thinking about the young ruler that was growing like a rocket, the players in the wilderness could not help but be full of praise for him.
Ouyang Shuo’s ‘support club’ and ‘fan clubs’ were growing at an exponential rate. Members were not limited to young girls, and there were numerous hot blooded young teens.
“That’s what a man should be!”
Ouyang Shuo had become the hero of the younger generation, an invincible idol to lead a new era.
Now, the players were curious about how the Yanhuang Alliance would react. Would they back out or try to fight?
After throwing in four War Fighting Legions into the Xiangnan City-State, the Yanhuang Alliance had no reason to just give up.
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Handan City, City Lord’s Manor.
Di Chen, Chun Shenjun, Zhan Lang, and Xiong Ba had gathered together to discuss the Xiangnan war matter.
The first one to speak was Di Chen, “At this stage, let’s not hide anything anymore. Apart from the troops that we are placing at the border, let’s take out as many as we can to reinforce. Let’s give an actual number before we decide how the alliance should proceed.”
The decision that Di Chen was referring to was naturally whether they should reinforce Caiyun City and take the gamble or not.
Chun Shenjun was the first to answer, “Pill Sun City cannot move a single troop unless we call for the retreat of the two War Fighting Legions in Xiangnan.”
Di Chen and the others nodded and expressed that they understood.
In the end, they could at most bring out 150 thousand reinforcements in total. Anymore, and they might suffer a full collapse, and they would end up with a large scale defeat.
Seeing this, Di Chen did not try to force anyone, as he knew that this was already their limit. Luckily, it was 50 thousand more than the 100 thousand he had predicted. Even so, it was still really difficult.
“150 thousand reinforcements mean that we can only assist one side. Should we choose Swordsman City or Caiyun City?”
At this moment, Di Chen was actually leading the proceedings, but Chun Shenjun and Xiong Ba did not oppose it. What a surprise.
It seems like internally, the Yanhuang Alliance had also come to a consensus.
Di Chen’s power rising once more was probably because they all realized that a snake could not lack a head. Without an actual leader, the Yanhuang Alliance was like a cluster of scattered sand, and they would not be able to compete against Great Xia.
Who knows what kind of sacrifices and compromises the Di family had made to push Di Chen to the front.
“Swordsman City has already subordinated themselves to the Shu Han Dynasty and become their slave. Is there a need to save them?” The one who spoke was Xiong Ba. As a prideful person, he obviously was not happy with what Feng Qingyang did.
“Caiyun City.” Zhan Lang answered simply.
“Swordsman City.”
Sha Pojun’s choice was not a surprise. If Great Xia took down the Shu Lands, they could directly threaten the safety of Guanxi Province. For his own safety, it was best to protect Swordsman City.
Wandering Magic wanted to choose Swordsman City. However, seeing Xiong Ba support Caiyun City, he sighed. He decided to not say a word as a form of abstaining.
The only one that remained was Chun Shenjun, and he smiled, “I have already thrown in two legions, is my attitude not clear enough?” He had decided to give up on his traditional ally, Feng Qingyang, and try to get closer to Caiyun Zinan.
Weirdly, Caiyun Zinan did not participate in this meeting.
When Di Chen heard that, he concluded, “Accepting Caiyun City was my decision, and I will stand with it. Four votes for Caiyun City, one vote against, and one vote abstain.”
With that, without Swordsman City knowing, they were abandoned by the alliance.
With 150 thousand troops assisting Caiyun City, along with the 10 thousand guards they had left in the city, they had enough to defend against the Tiger Leopard Cavalry.
As long as they managed to hold on, the two War Fighting Legions of Caiyun City could take down Baoqing Prefecture and gather with the Pill Sun City Army. At that time, whoever wins or loses in Xiangnan Province would be a close call.
Just as Di Chen was ready to announce his decision, Juedai Fenghua suddenly spoke up, “There’s actually a way to help both sides. You guys can consider it.”
“Oh?”
Their eyes lit up.
To say the truth, many of them were unwilling to give up on Swordsman City like that.
They voted to abandon Swordsman City now. Who knows, maybe it would be them the next time. A better solution was naturally the best way out.
Juedai Fenghua said, “The Great Xia Dragon Legion Corps is camped outside of Swordsman City in a faceoff against the Shu Han Army. They are obviously waiting for Baiqi to arrive before attacking. There’s a time lapse here.”
“If we teleport the 150 thousand to Swordsman City, they will have 360 thousand troops against the 220 thousand Dragon Legion Corp. 360 against 220 thousand, and the Dragon Legion Corps do not have their key person in Baiqi. Do we not have the confidence to end it and try to crush them?”
“This….”
Di Chen and the others exchanged glances and took in a deep cold breath. They did not expect Juedai Fenghua to be so bold.
Logically speaking, Swordsman City had the geographical advantage, and it was better to defend than attack. Who would think about initiating the fight?
But thinking about it, her suggestion was really feasible.
360 thousand against 220 thousand, and they were fighting on their home ground. Moreover, all the troops were elites. They even had the Shu Lands guards helping, so there was no reason that they would lose.
Even if Di Chen and the others were not confident, they were tempted by the idea.
Seeing that, Juedai Fenghua continued, “The battle will last for two days at most. Once we crush the Dragon Legion Corps, our troops can still teleport over to Caiyun City. As for the defenses of Caiyun City, we can ask Caiyun Zinan to move one legion back first.”
This was her solution to the whole situation.
Attack was the best form of defense; she wanted them to use a time lapse to destroy the enemy troops.
Such strategic mindset was that of an outstanding person.