The next day, the war drums rumbled. Rows of cavalrymen, pidao soldiers, and archers boarded the ships and set off with the sound of the horn. It was windy from the northwest at this time, so it would take them less than seven days to reach Greenstone Island and Jiufeng Island.
Two huge battle flags were written with the words "Xu" and "Qian". Xu Jiantao and QianFeng stood under the flag with their horses in a dignified manner, waiting for Lin Muyu and Qin Yin to bid farewell.
"Rustle, rustle …"
The war drums were getting heavier and heavier. Lin Muyu and Qin Yin stepped on the snow toward the senior generals who were about to set off.
"Your Highness!"
Xu Jiantao and QianFeng knelt on one knee at the same time and saluted.
"Commanders, please dispense with the formalities."
Qin Yin raised her hand gracefully and said, "This expedition will be extremely dangerous. I hope that both of you will work together and make great contributions to the Great Qin Empire!"
"Yes, we understand!"
QianFeng looked up at Lin Muyu and asked, "Lin General, is there anything else?"
"Yes."
Lin Muyu slowly walked forward with her hand on the hilt of her sword and stood side by side with Xu Jiantao and QianFeng. Her eyes fell on the ten fifth-rank deputy generals behind them. Although their ranks were not high, they were all Captaincy and held military power. When they saw Lin Muyu looking at them, they immediately knelt down and said, "Greetings, Marshal!"
Lin Muyu nodded and said calmly, "You are all brave generals of the Qin Empire. You are the vanguard of this expedition. Remember, you must listen to the orders of General Xu Jiantao and QianFeng. From today on, you are no longer just generals of the Longdan Army Camp and the National Army, but will be assigned to the Vanguard Camp. You must listen to your superiors in all matters. If you disobey, you will be killed. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Marshal!"
After all, the 50,000 soldiers assigned to Xu Jiantao were transferred from the Longdan Army Camp, while the 50,000 soldiers assigned to QianFeng were transferred from the National Army. Lin Muyu had to establish their authority first. Otherwise, she might not be able to command these high-ranking generals.
"Don't worry, Lin General. We will definitely be of one mind and serve the empire." QianFeng's eyes were filled with gratitude. After all, QianFeng was also an extremely intelligent person. He understood Lin Muyu's intentions the moment she spoke.
Xu Jiantao also cupped his fists and said, "Don't worry, sir. We will definitely complete the mission!"
"Alright, all of you take care. Once the naval battle is over, I'll hold a celebration feast for all of you! Go ahead. Be careful on the way. "
"Yes!"
The two of them turned around and led their horses away, never looking back again. Very quickly, their figures disappeared into the wind and snow, leaving only the shadows of two azure cloaks swaying in the snow.
Dong, dong, dong …
The sound of the war drums became louder and louder. 100,000 imperial warriors set off for battle.
Qin Yin stood there as if she had lost something. She looked at the East Sea with her beautiful eyes and had mixed feelings in her heart.
"What's wrong, Xiao Yin?" Lin Muyu could see that she was feeling uneasy.
"Brother Yu, we sent them to the battlefield, but we can't guarantee that we will bring them back alive. Is this fair to them? I feel … I … "Qin Yin bit her red lips and murmured to Lin Muyu," Sometimes, I feel like a bad woman. For the sake of my own world, I let these people who love me embark on a path of no return. "
Lin Muyu's heart ached. She stepped forward to hold her shoulders and said, "It's not like that. They are all soldiers, and protecting their homeland is their duty and mission. No one will blame you. You are the empress, and every soldier feels honored for fighting for you. All the more, you cannot be shaken. The war is only for the sake of a greater rule of the world."
"Will there really be a greater rule of the world?"
"Yes, it won't be too far away."
Lin Muyu coughed, tightened the belt of the robe in front of Qin Yin's chest, and said, "It's cold outside. Let's go back."
"Okay."
Accompanied by Tang Xiaoxi and Chu Yao, Qin Yin entered the main tent. Meanwhile, Lin Muyu gave Feng Jixing, Wei Chou, Qin Yan, Chen Xiaoli, and the others a look. Everyone understood tacitly and immediately followed Lin Muyu to the commander's tent.
…
The commander's tent was filled with warmth, and the guards placed the furnaces in one by one.
"Lin General …" Xiang Yu shouted. Suddenly, he didn't know what to say and just sat in his seat woodenly.
"I know what you want to say, Commander Xiang Yu." Lin Muyu smiled in relief, and said, "We'll set out in five days. We'll mobilize 300,000 soldiers to board the warships, and we can start to gather provisions and transport them to the ships now. In addition, these 300,000 soldiers must be the most elite troops of the empire, and no one is allowed to make up the numbers."
"Set out in five days?" Tang Zhen frowned. "Our provisions are not ready yet. I ask Lin General to reconsider. We're going to Changyuan Island, that barren land, and not the Celestial Pole Continent. Once we're on Changyuan Island, there won't be any more provisions to speak of. We can't let the three armies eat tree bark, right?"
"I've already prepared the rations. Just set off for Changyuan Island." Lin Muyu had absolute confidence in Lulu's efficiency. She was the strongest person in this land. If Lulu started a war of steel, perhaps neither Great Qin nor Great Shang would be able to resist.
Feng Jixing said, "Yu, first plan the composition of these 300,000 soldiers?"
"Yes."
Lin Muyu pondered for a moment, then put the military orders on the table and said slowly, "300,000 soldiers, 100,000 in the Longdan Army Camp, commanded by Wei Chou. Receive the order!"
Wei Chou stepped forward, saluted respectfully, and then took the order arrow.
Lin Muyu continued, "50,000 elites of the imperial army, commanded by Feng Jixing. Receive the order!"
Feng Jixing stood up, took the order arrow, and said, "This subordinate obeys!"
"As for the rest, the State Guarding Army, Ming Shan Army, National Army, Seven Seas Army, Iron Blade Army, and Imperial Navy will each select twenty-five thousand elites. They will be commanded by Tang Zhen, Xiang Yu, Qin Yan, Chen Xiaoli, Qin Yong, and Baili Cang respectively.
"Yes, Marshal!"
The six of them stood up to receive the order arrow, their faces full of reverence and solemnity. This battle concerned the future fate of the Empire, as well as the future fate of the Three Realms. The war of gods had become a war of mortals. No one knew if these mortals would become gods again in the future.
After Lin Muyu finished distributing the prepared order arrows, she pondered for a moment and said, "I will oversee the central army and advance and retreat together with everyone. This trip must be carried out in secret. Don't let the Celestial Pole Continent know our whereabouts, and even more so, don't let the people of the Celestial Pole Continent know that we are on Changyuan Island. Otherwise, all our efforts will be in vain."
Xiang Yu frowned and said, "Marshal, what should we do if the Dragon Knights of the Celestial Pole Continent discover our whereabouts?"
"Don't worry, we also have aerial troops."
Lin Muyu said, "Commander Xiang Yu, have you forgotten the 8,000 Xingtian Army under my command? They ride the Undying Phoenix and can travel unhindered in the sky. I will order them to patrol the skies around Changyuan Island in advance. Once traces of the Dragon Knights are discovered, they will immediately launch an attack. Therefore, you don't have to worry about the news leaking out. "
"That's great! This subordinate no longer has any doubts!" A hint of joy appeared on Xiang Yu's face.
Lin Muyu nodded and said, "Go back and make preparations. Prepare more life boats, medicine, and dry rations. In addition, the elite troops of each army must be reorganized. Three days later, report to me the name list of all chiliarchs and officers above them. I want to take a look."
"Yes, Lin General!"
Everyone left one after another.
Only Wei Chou stayed in the commander's tent. He was from the Longdan Army Camp, and the commander's tent was located in the middle of the Longdan Army Camp. Naturally, he didn't need to leave. This time, 100,000 of the 300,000 troops were from the Longdan Army Camp. It was clear that the Longdan Army Camp was the main force of the war. Wei Chou didn't dare to slack off. He stood up with a cautious expression and said, "Sir, are you really not going to bring any Dragon League Champions?"
"Yes, the Dragon League is not good at sea battles. I can't send them to their deaths."
"Then you can at least bring Fuzhu!"
"Yes, you have reminded me. Fuzhu will definitely go with us to Changyuan Island. In addition, Xiao Yin and Xiao Xi will also go with us to oversee the overall situation."
"If Her Highness Yin also goes, that will be great. She will definitely inspire the three armies!"
"You really know how to talk!" Lin Muyu couldn't help but smile. She asked, "Wei Chou, how is your practice with the Hou Yi Bow? How far can you draw it now?"
Wei Chou thought for a moment and said, "Sir, please forgive me … When I was still a god, I could draw the bow 1,000 meters, but now … I can only draw it about 700 meters. Any further and I can't guarantee that I can hit the enemy."
"700 meters … That's enough!"
Lin Muyu raised her eyebrows and said, "Remember, you will be on the same ship as me in the sea battle. Leave the command of the Longdan Army Camp to Situ Sen, Situ Xue, and Fengxi. I want you to advance and retreat with me. When the time comes, I will attract strong enemies to kill me. I will use myself as bait, and you … must shoot one at a time. Don't miss me!"
Cold sweat appeared on Wei Chou's face. "I … I will do my best!"
Lin Muyu couldn't help but laugh. She reached out and patted his shoulder. She said, "Tell me honestly, isn't it especially difficult to be my subordinate?"
"That's right …"
Wei Chou grinned. "It's good that you know it, Sir."
Lin Muyu smiled. "Brat, this time, I really have to rely on your Hou Yi Bow. The power of the Hou Yi Bow is mysterious. It can break through the dimensional space and achieve unobstructed shooting. It's simply a killer of gods. Yang Shang has so many God Emperor experts under him. We will be under great pressure on the battlefield. It all depends on your performance. Once the battle starts, I will let Xiao Yin, Xiao Xi, and Ouyang Yan protect you. You just need to find targets and shoot them."
"Let Her Highness and the Princess protect me together …" Wei Chou was dumbfounded. "Sir, why don't you let Her Highness protect me? I'm afraid I will be very nervous …"
"You're so useless. Just stay calm."
"Yes, I'll do my best …"
At this moment, the curtain of the commander's tent was suddenly lifted. Si Kongyao walked in gracefully with Liu Buyi and other generals of the Bai Ze Mercenary Troop. She said angrily, "Brother Yu, why don't you assign us, the Bai Ze Mercenary Troop, to battle?!"
Lin Muyu complained incessantly. Oh my god, this little lady is here. It's not easy to deal with her!
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