To be more precise, Fu Baoguo had changed!
He was no longer the Fu Baoguo of the past.
Within Han Sanhe's expectations, the only thing Fu Baoguo should do when faced with Han Sanhe's million-strong army was to defend with all his might and not lose. There was nothing else other than that!
However, Fu Baoguo's countermeasure was far more than that.
The Fortress of Resilience had to be defended, impenetrable and as stable as a mountain.
At the same time, however, Fu Baoguo had also launched an action that was completely different from his usual marching style – a frenzied attack.
Even Han Sanhe found this method of attack troublesome.
Fu Baoguo's strategy was to deploy a hundred thousand Steel Cavalry!
Indeed, a hundred thousand Steel Cavalry had been mobilized to shake Dongxuan!
Of course, these hundred thousand Steel Cavalry were not going to attack Dongxuan's camp by force like the thirty thousand Steel Cavalry had done previously. If they had done so, Han Sanhe would have guffawed because it would not be a wise plan but a suicidal move!
The hundred thousand Steel Cavalry had been divided into twenty teams by Fu Baoguo and dispersed into the vast forest.
Once the armies engaged in battle or when Dongxuan's troops began to attack the city, they would be ambushed like a pack of wolves!
These small groups of Steel Cavalry had truly accomplished these sixteen words.
They came and went like the wind, gathering and dispersing unpredictably; they swarmed forward and dispersed!
This was the most orthodox way of fighting for the horse bandits. Now, after Fu Baoguo had modified this tactic that had never been taken seriously by real cavalry, he had used the world's most elite Steel Cavalry to execute it!
Whether it was day or night, as long as they saw an opportunity, they would appear and take a bite.
They were well-equipped and swift; after a single strike, whether it was a hit or not, they would flee far away, never lingering on the fight.
It would be best if Dongxuan's troops, who had suffered the attack, chose to play it safe and not give chase. However, if they were bent on revenge and gave chase forcefully, not to mention whether they could catch up, who knew when another fresh troop would appear from another direction and leave immediately after the attack!
If there were too many pursuers, they would inevitably be clumsy and unable to catch up; if there were too few of them, they might even be annihilated by the enemy!
It would be wrong to pursue, but it was also wrong to not pursue.
The Steel Cavalry, who had brought along sufficient rations, clean water, and arrows, galloped on the battlefield in a pervasive manner; they were indescribably arrogant!
In just a few short days, Dongxuan's supply line had been attacked five times!
Every time, they would be attacked by a rain of rockets. Although the rations were not really intercepted, there were still some losses. The military camps at the borders of Dongxuan would often catch on fire at night. Even if it did not turn into a huge fire, at the very least, the camp that was caught in the fire would not be able to avoid a night of no rest.
Think about it, Dongxuan's troop had been fighting for a whole day. The men and horses were fatigued, and they had not slept for the whole night. How could they stand it?
Even if the above did not harm his core, it was still a headache for Han Sanhe.
It was not that Han Sanhe did not set up traps and ambushes to lure the Steel Cavalry into them, but for some reason, the soldiers did not fall for it at all, refusing to fall into the trap no matter what. It was as if they knew that the enemy camp that looked safe and could be taken down with a single strike was actually filled with endless ambushes and fatal traps!
Faced with such a situation, even a veteran general like Han Sanhe could not help feeling that Fu Baoguo must be f * cking crazy, how could he be so ferocious?
Was this still Fu Baoguo? Which god had awakened such a chakra for Fu Baoguo?
Han Sanhe's head was at least two times bigger than usual.
…
"Five thousand men a troop. Return to the city to resupply every three days."
"All movements are autonomous! There is only one goal – to weaken Dongxuan's combat power! "
"Requirement: When moving at night, the hooves of the horses must be wrapped in cotton wool to ensure that their movements are minimal. They are not allowed to advance recklessly!"
"Requirement: In each battle, the casualties on our side must not exceed ten men!"
"Requirement: Only when the warhorses have sped up can they attack! After the first strike, they must retreat immediately, no matter the outcome! "
"Requirement: Do not engage in a head-on battle or force your way into the battle, no matter how good the opportunity is!"
"Requirement: Only harass and weaken them. No annihilation is allowed! Even if they are facing a troop of a hundred men, they must retreat immediately after the warhorses have sped up and a volley of arrows! "
"Requirement: Even if they see their comrades being ambushed in front of them and are about to be wiped out, those who are ambushed are not allowed to ask for help! Those who witness the ambush are not allowed to save them either, they must stay away at once! Then, look for a chance to weaken the enemy! "
"Requirement: Even if they only need to turn around and save their comrades from certain death, they are not allowed to turn around!"
"Requirement: Even if they see the Fortress of Resilience being breached, they are not allowed to provide aid!"
"Requirement: Every person must bring back a piece of nightmare stone and a piece of rolling log during every resupply! In exchange for supplies and arrows. "
"Every time there is a resupply, if more than fifty men are killed within three days, the leading general will be beheaded! The assistant general will be beheaded! Disband the troops and rebuild after disruption! "
"For those who violate the above requirements, the leading general will be beheaded and the assistant general will be beheaded! Disband the troops and rebuild after disruption! "
This was Fu Baoguo's request when the Steel Cavalry moved out.
It was a temporary battlefield discipline.
His orders were strictly enforced, and his words were the law, eliminating all hidden dangers before they could occur!
The Steel Cavalry's wolf pack tactic was effective, giving Han Sanhe a headache. However, it was only a minor detail and did not affect the overall situation much. The key to the war was still the Fortress of Resilience's success and failure. The war between both sides was getting more and more intense.
As the days passed, the Fortress of Resilience seemed to be teetering on the brink of collapse, but it held on each and every day.
…
Another siege battle ended.
Fu Baoguo stood at the top of the fort as usual, watching his assistant generals anxiously commanding the repair of the fort wall, moving supplies and transporting wounded soldiers, but he did not budge.
The general was the soldier's courage; the marshal was the army's soul!
Although Fu Baoguo did not do anything, as long as he stood there steadily, Yutang's army would have a backbone!
Fu Baoguo had not slept for three days and three nights, but he still looked full of energy and vigor. He gave others boundless confidence!
With Marshal Fu here, the Fortress of Resilience was Yutang's!
No one could take it away!
Not even Han Sanhe could do it!
Fu Baoguo stood at the top steadily, his gaze fixed on the white clouds in the sky. There was only one thing on his mind now.
"I've used all my trump cards and exerted all my strength. I'm afraid I can't hold on much longer … Yutang has almost ten thousand casualties every day. This loss of combat power isn't something that can be compensated with fighting spirit and morale … Nine Supremes Lords, the only hope of this war … lies on you! You... when will you be able to come? I … I hope to see you one last time … to tell you that you weren't wrong that day. Fu Baoguo is no longer that selfish, despicable man! "
"Report!"
"Speak!"
"Marshal, the fort's repair is complete."
"Good! Everyone, rest on the spot and recover your stamina as much as possible! "
"Yes!"
Looking at the exhausted warriors resting, Fu Baoguo stood up straight and suddenly guffawed, "Brothers, do you know what this marshal is thinking now?"
A deputy general chimed in, "May I ask what the marshal is thinking?"
Fu Baoguo guffawed and said, "I'm thinking that Han Sanhe is known as the God of War, the top general acknowledged by the world. His military force is a few times more than ours, but there's still no progress after such a long time. We've always been as steady as a mountain, unshakable!"
"Say, don't you think this God of War doesn't live up to his name?"
Fu Baoguo said loudly.
"Hahahaha …" The warriors guffawed, inexplicably feeling that the other side's million-strong army was led by the God of War himself to attack the Fortress of Resilience. They had so many advantages, but they still couldn't take it down after such a long time. It's hard to live up to his reputation!
"Right now, I truly feel embarrassed for Han Sanhe. Think about it, how long has it been since I've been on the battlefield? My personal combat power is only so-so, but Han Sanhe can't do anything to me. Doesn't this already speak volumes?" Fu Baoguo's laughter boomed like thunder.
To raise morale, Fu Baoguo had resorted to every conceivable means, even resorting to self-destructive tactics!
However, the effect was obvious. Everyone's ears were filled with cheers. Even the exhausted soldiers felt a wave of pride and could not help puffing out their chests. Of course, no one would take Fu Baoguo's personal combat power seriously.
"Come to think of it, it's not a shame that Han Sanhe couldn't take down the Fortress of Resilience! At least, I think it's within reason! "Fu Baoguo's eyes gleamed coldly." After all, it's I, Fu Baoguo, who's guarding this place! "
"With me, Fu Baoguo, here, what can ten Gods of War do to me, let alone one Han Sanhe?"
Fu Baoguo's voice was like thunder, deafening to the ears.
"Marshal! Mighty! "
Countless Yutang warriors roared, their blood boiling.
No one thought that Fu Baoguo's words were incoherent or contradictory. After all, everyone knew, especially the veterans, that perhaps Marshal Fu was the top man in Yutang's military today. He might not just be the best of the younger generation!
Fu Baoguo guffawed at the sky, looking proud and confident that the world was within his grasp.
In spite of this, he was calling out anxiously in his heart, "Lord Supreme Wind! When can you come?! "
…
The Empire of Yutang, Tiantang City.
Qiu Jianhan had not slept or rested for the past few days. He was busy reorganizing the new troops, allocating resources and sending reinforcements.
All sorts of matters, big or small, had to go through his hands before he could be at ease.
He dared not slack or be negligent.
Actually, it was not only Marshal Qiu. The entire imperial court of Yutang's imperial court was swamped with work.
Even when His Majesty and Old Marshal Qiu were free, they could only frown, unable to express their emotions.
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