"Yao, listen to my explanation!"
"I won't listen! I won't listen! "
"Don't be impatient, calm down and listen to me."
"I won't listen, I won't listen!"
Si Kongyao sat angrily on her seat, her beautiful eyes staring at Lin Muyu. She was just short of crossing her slender legs on the table to show off her coquettishness.
Liu Buyi touched his nose and coughed, saying, "Commander, we're here to argue with Lin General, not to act coquettishly …"
Wei Chou burst into laughter.
"What are you laughing at!?" Si Kongyao glared at him with a murderous look.
Wei Chou didn't dare to laugh. This young lady was Lin Muyu's sworn sister and held the military power of the three hundred thousand Bai Ze Mercenaries. She was an extraordinary person and he couldn't afford to offend her!
Si Kongyao continued, "Big Brother Yu, tell me clearly, why is there no one from our Bai Ze Mercenaries among the three hundred thousand people?!"
Lin Muyu was a little embarrassed and explained, "I'm thinking for the sake of the Bai Ze Mercenaries. Think about it, Yao, the Bai Ze Mercenaries have only come from the Celestial Pole Continent for a day and are exhausted from the long journey. The soldiers' physical strength is already at the limit. I can't continue to let them fight. It's too unfair to them, right?"
"Hmph, even if what you say makes sense, I still won't accept it. At least … at least give me ten thousand people. You conscripted my warships but didn't let us go to war with you. This is unreasonable!"
Lin Muyu was speechless.
Wei Chou smiled and said, "Milord, forgive me for being blunt. Since Changyuan Island has enough provisions, why didn't you let Miss Si Kongyao go with you? Besides, we only conscripted less than five hundred warships from the Bai Ze Mercenaries. They still have seven hundred warships left. These seven hundred warships can transport more than one hundred thousand soldiers plus provisions and supplies. "
Wei Qiu lowered his voice and said, "Your Excellency, let me say something unpleasant. Although your plan is thorough, you have forgotten one thing. What will be sent to Changyuan Island through the Scout Bees is only food for humans. What about the provisions for the warhorses? We have brought nearly two hundred thousand warhorses, and without fodder, we won't be able to support them. Besides, the weather is freezing, and the soldiers need a lot of charcoal to warm their bodies. The Spirit Fire Department also needs wood to cook. The wood on Changyuan Island will be cut down in three days. We still need to bring a large amount of wood and fodder to Changyuan Island."
Lin Muyu was surprised and couldn't help but look at Wei Chou. This brat had indeed grown into a great general who could take charge of an area by himself. He still remembered things that even she had neglected. However, he had probably held it in for a long time and only dared to speak up when Sikong Yao appeared.
"Alright then …"
Lin Muyu thought for a moment and said, "Then we'll add another fifty thousand soldiers. Yao, choose fifty thousand elites from the Bai Ze Mercenaries to go with me. In addition, these fifty thousand elites will only need three hundred warships to transport them. Transfer the remaining four hundred warships to transport charcoal and provisions. This time, I'll give you a military rank — Chief Logistics Officer. What do you think?"
"Why don't you give me a Vanguard Official?" Si Kongyao stamped her feet and asked coquettishly.
Liu Buyi coughed and said, "Big Sister, you should know when to stop. A Chief Logistics Officer is still an officer!"
Si Kongyao pouted and said, "Okay then, it's a deal. You can't go back on your word."
"Don't worry. Go and prepare quickly. Give me your officer list in three days."
"Okay!"
…
Celestial Pole Continent, Xiping City.
This city, which originally belonged to Xiping County Lord Si Kongyao, had now fallen into the hands of Yangshang's army. Ever since Chen Yu led his army into the city, the owner of this city had changed.
Inside Xiping Prefecture, heavy snow was falling. The guards and attendants were all wearing thick cotton clothes to withstand the abnormal weather.
In the depths of the mansion, green smoke drifted from the heaters. A group of officers dressed in the military uniforms of the Shang Nation surrounded a huge square table. On the square table was a sand table map of the West Coast.
"Cough, cough, cough …"
Chen Yu coughed violently. Due to the abnormal weather and the fact that the Heavenly Punishment had taken away all of his divine power, his physical condition was deteriorating day by day. He placed his palm on the table of the sand table, but his gaze was fixed in the direction of the coastline. He said, "Are there any movements from the Shattered Cauldron Realm?"
A Captaincy cupped his fists and said, "Reporting to Marshal, we received news three days ago that Lin Muyu has gathered nearly a million soldiers in Lingdong Province. They seem to be ready to attack us."
"Oh?"
Chen Yu couldn't help but smile faintly. "Are you sure that Lin Muyu wants to face us head-on and not attack us?"
"This … can't be, right?" Captaincy said, "Our Shang Dynasty has over two million soldiers, while the Qin Dynasty only has less than a million soldiers. Their military strength is less than half of our army, yet they want to attack us. Isn't this courting death?"
"This can only mean that you don't understand Lin Muyu."
Chen Yu's eyes flashed, and he said, "Lin Muyu isn't someone those mediocre so-called 'famous generals' in the various countries of the Celestial Pole Continent can be compared to. He repeatedly comes up with ingenious schemes and foresees the enemy. In the entire Celestial Pole Continent, no one can be compared to him. Even the famous Marshal Gong Shang Ming of the Tianji Empire was defeated by Lin Muyu."
"Marshal, you're exaggerating, aren't you?"
On the other side of the sand table, a man wearing a purple cloak slowly stood up from his chair. It was the Lionheart Demon God, Filet. His eyes seemed to carry a demonic nature, and his whole body gave off an awe-inspiring evil aura. He smiled and said, "If Lin Muyu was really that powerful, he wouldn't have been suppressed by our army in the Shattered Cauldron Realm for so many years. Don't you think so, everyone?"
All the generals laughed loudly and repeatedly agreed.
Chen Yu frowned and said, "Deputy Marshal Filet might have a point, but the art of war says that those who underestimate the enemy are easily defeated. Therefore, it's best that we don't underestimate Lin Muyu and the Qin Army."
"At the end of the day, Lin Muyu is just a mortal." A divine light shone in Filet's eyes as he sneered arrogantly, "If Lin Muyu really dares to attack the Celestial Pole Continent, I won't wait for him to enter the sea. I'll go there alone and chop off his head. What does Marshal think?"
Chen Yu was stunned. He didn't know whether what Filet said was true or not, but he could confirm that Filet was the only god in the entire plane. Furthermore, he was a cruel and ruthless demon god. Only he had the qualifications to say such big words. However, whether he could kill Lin Muyu under the protection of Feng Jixing, Qin Yin, Tang Xiaoxi, and the others was still unknown.
Furthermore, even if Lin Muyu had lost his divine power, it didn't mean that he didn't have the strength to fight back.
…
"There's a plum forest in the backyard of Xiping Prefecture. Furthermore, I've prepared over ten elegant women who are proficient in the four arts. The weather is cold and the plum blossoms are in full bloom. Why doesn't Deputy Marshal Filet come to the backyard to admire the plum blossoms and drink wine?" said Chen Yu with a smile.
"Are you expelling me?" asked Filet, raising his eyebrows.
"I wouldn't dare."
Filet sneered and circled around Chen Yu's body. "That's fine too. You're the Punitive Expedition Marshal appointed by Emperor Shang, and I'm merely the Deputy Marshal. The military authority of this million-strong army belongs to you. However … Marshal, don't forget that fighting a war is done with fists and not a glib tongue!"
As he spoke, Filet turned around and laughed. "Commanders, who is willing to go to the backyard with me to admire the plum blossoms? Feel free to come!"
There were over ten commanders in the two armies. In the end, with a wave of Filet's arm, there were actually seven commanders who followed him to the backyard to admire the plum blossoms.
Chen Yu clenched his fists tightly. His eyes were bloodshot with anger.
"Marshal, please calm down …" A commander lowered his voice and said, "Lord Filet is Emperor Shang's favorite, and he's also the Vanguard General. Even Emperor Shang is somewhat afraid of him. Marshal, you must not provoke him."
"I know. Let's … continue our discussion!"
"Yes, Marshal!"
Chen Yu coughed violently again and said, "When Lin Muyu deploys his troops, he focuses on the word 'surprise'. But no matter how capable he is, he only has so many troops in his hands. Everyone, please watch carefully. Currently, there are over a million troops garrisoned in Xiping Prefecture. Si Kongyao has left us a complete province and a well-defended coastline. In the end, if Lin Muyu wants to defeat us, he will have to go ashore. Therefore … we don't need to fight for the sea. Just let the Qin Army go ashore. Once they go ashore, they will be outnumbered. The iron hooves and dragonriders of our great Shang army will let Lin Muyu know the tragic outcome of challenging a battle with a great disparity in strength."
The group of commanders nodded their heads.
Chen Yu emphasized once again, "Remember, no one is allowed to go out to sea to provoke them. Even more so, do not attempt to engage the Qin Army in naval battles. As long as we stabilize our position, Lin Muyu's army will definitely be in disarray. They won't be able to last long without rations. Once their rations run out, it will be time for us to destroy the Qin Army in one fell swoop."
"Yes, Marshal!"
This time, there was even more conviction in the eyes of the commanders.
… …
Three days later, the Blue Wind Harbor was calm and peaceful. Amidst the curtain of snow, warships left the harbor one after another and sailed into the Eastern Sea. There wasn't even the sound of war drums.
Since early morning, the snow had been getting heavier and heavier. And this heavy snow undoubtedly provided the best cover for the three armies to set out. The three hundred and fifty thousand soldiers boarded the warships one after another and left the coast. And the warship that Lin Muyu was on was the last to leave. Almost everyone on this flagship were important people. Qin Yin, Tang Xiaoxi, Wei Chou, Chu Yao, Ouyang Yan, Qiang Liang, Feng Zhan Lin, Nangong Lie and the others were all on this warship.
"Heave the anchor, flap the sails!"
The sergeant shouted loudly.
The warship retracted the deck and slowly left the Blue Wind Harbor.
Lin Muyu, Qin Yin and the others stood at the stern of the ship, watching the mainland getting further and further away.
Wei Chou raised his hand to cover his eyes, looked at the camp in the distance, and said: "Milord, are we really not going to tear down so many tents?"
"Yes, let the tents remain in their original position."
"Why do we do this?" Situ Sen was a little puzzled.
Lin Muyu smiled faintly: "It's very simple. No matter how we guard against it, the Dragon Knights of the Heaven's Pole Continent will definitely be able to investigate everything in Lingdong Province. I have already ordered for these tents to be left behind. Every day, there will be people from Lingdong Province lighting fires around the tents and pretending that smoke is normal in every camp. Once the Dragon Knights report back to Chen Yu, naturally, Chen Yu will not suspect that we are not in Lingdong Province. In this case, these tents will be our best cover."
"Lin General is wise! But why do you say that Chen Yu 'might' not suspect us? "
"Chen Yu, ah. He is an extremely intelligent person."
Lin Muyu reached out and pressed her hand into the snow on the side of the ship, feeling the cold, and said: "We must proceed with caution. Otherwise, as long as Chen Yu finds any of our flaws, he may consign us to eternal damnation!"
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