Three days later, the fleet led by Lin Muyu arrived at Changyuan Island. This crescent-shaped island was simply a uniquely endowed harbor. The small boats were in front, and after scouting out the situation on the reefs, the warships docked one after another. Most of the ships anchored in the shallow waters and clustered around this "safe haven" of Changyuan Island.
An army of three hundred thousand was no small number. In the blink of an eye, Changyuan Island was almost completely covered.
Under Lin Muyu's orders, the soldiers found a mountain of potato chips in the cave. The Spiritual Flame Division of the various battalions began to cook in the afternoon so that the soldiers could eat a good meal and recover their strength.
By nightfall, over a hundred cargo ships were transporting food from Changyuan Island to the garrisons of Greenstone Island and Eternal Wind Island. Unknowingly, the three great armies had already formed a triangular formation that was directly facing the Celestial Pole Continent.
…
The next morning, two more dragonriders appeared in the sky, but under the pursuit of Lin Muyu and the Xingtian Army, not a single one was able to escape. They were all buried in the sea.
When it was close to noon, a fishing boat from the Celestial Pole Continent entered Changyuan Island's waters and was similarly seized.
For three days in a row, the number of dragonriders that had died under the ambush of Changyuan Island had already reached nine!
Lin Muyu began to feel uneasy, and even Feng Jixing, Wei Chou, Xiang Yu, and the others were becoming a bit impatient. The repeated probing of the enemy had already made them lose their patience.
During the afternoon military conference, every commander was given a cup of coffee, and it was personally brewed by Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi. It was quite good to use as a refresher.
Feng Jixing blew at the foam on the coffee and took a small sip. He put down the coffee and said, "What exactly is Chen Yu thinking? He sends dragonriders to their deaths time and time again. Could he have sensed something?"
"Perhaps."
Lin Muyu's gaze rested on the western coast on the map. "According to the military intelligence we've obtained, the ports of Xishan Province seem to have all been sealed. Chen Yu has strictly forbidden any warships from heading out to fight. It seems like his sense of smell isn't bad."
Xiang Yu frowned and said, "Then we can't keep waiting like this. We're wasting a large amount of rations and charcoal here. It's definitely not a long-term solution."
"Yeah." Tang Zhen frowned and said, "Lin General, we should strike first and gain the initiative. We can't strike later and be restrained by others."
"Yes."
Lin Muyu nodded: "Order Xu Jiantao and QianFeng to send a small fleet of fast ships to cause trouble. Bombard Chen Yu's port from afar and test his reaction."
"What if he doesn't respond? What should we do? "Feng Jixing asked.
Zhang Wei grinned. "Then let's go ashore and kill them all!"
"No, we can't go ashore. That'll be exactly what Chen Yu wants. " Lin Muyu shook her head. "No matter what the situation is, we can't go ashore before we've dealt a heavy blow to Chen Yu's main force. This is my highest military order. Whoever dares to disobey it will be beheaded."
Zhang Wei grinned, while Lin Xun, Luo Yu, and the other Imperial Army generals held back their laughter. Old Zhang was honest and straightforward, but she was also the one the Marshal rebuked the most.
…
Celestial Pole Continent, Xiping Prefecture.
It was a major conference that was held once every three days. The huge military conference table was filled with people. Almost all the main generals of the million-strong army were present. Even the two great demonic gods, Filet and Jin Chong, were present.
Chen Yu was wearing the Marshal's cape, looking like a young man who had achieved success. He looked at the crowd indifferently but remained silent, not saying a word.
"Marshal."
A commander stood up and cupped his hands. "Many of the dragonrider scouts we've sent out have not returned, and many of the light boat scouts have also been attacked. The Qin Army's fleet is less than two hundred miles away from us. As long as Marshal gives the order, our million-strong army will be able to overturn the mountains and overturn the seas, destroying Lin Muyu's army in one fell swoop, consigning him to eternal damnation!"
"That's right, Marshal. What are we waiting for?!" Another commander echoed loudly.
Chen Yu didn't answer. Instead, he glanced at Filet and Jin Chong and asked, "What do the two great demonic gods think?"
Jin Chong was only a commander of a battalion, so he didn't have the right to be present. However, his status was special. He stood up with a smile and said, "They're just a bunch of mortals. What's so hard about defeating them? Lord Filet, I believe that's what you're thinking, right? "
Filet smiled faintly. "According to the military intelligence we have, the Qin Army's warships are limited, and the number of troops they can carry is also limited. In addition, they're on a long journey. They're really looking for death. As long as we attack with all our strength, they're bound to be routed and perish in this vast sea."
"But I don't think so." Chen Yu smiled.
Filet frowned and said impatiently, "What do you mean, Marshal?"
"My lords, please listen to my explanation."
Chen Yu put his hand on the table and said, "In the past few days, we've sent a total of fifty-one dragonriders out to sea to patrol. So far, we've found that the Qin fleet has appeared on Greenstone Island and Eternal Wind Island. However, the nine dragonriders sent to patrol Changyuan Island have all died. They didn't even bring back any news. Can't you smell it?"
"What smell?" Filet asked.
"It's very simple. There's something wrong with Changyuan Island."
Chen Yu smiled faintly. "The more they don't want us to know about the situation on Changyuan Island, the more it shows that there's something fishy going on there. If we rashly send troops, we'll really fall into Lin Muyu's trap. This man has always been scheming. His seemingly calm appearance often hides infinite murderous intent. At least, this is what I know about him."
"Is that so?"
Filet sneered. "Then what's Marshal Chen Yu's plan to deal with the enemy?"
"Defend." Chen Yu said, "The two sides are far apart, and it will be very time-consuming and laborious to transport supplies. As long as we defend, the Qin Army will collapse without attacking. Only by forcing them to land can the Northern Heaven Realm's God Race army attack the battle formation and show their power. What do you think, my lords?"
"So Marshal's brilliant plan is just to be a coward!?" Filet suddenly laughed.
Many generals who were not convinced by Chen Yu also laughed. The Kingdom of Shang was a reorganized empire. Naturally, most of the generals of the Blackstone Empire and the Tianji Empire would not be convinced by Chen Yu. They naturally fell to Filet's side and followed Filet's lead. In any case, they would not let Chen Yu have an easy time.
Chen Yu's face turned white and red. He suppressed the anger in his heart and said, "Emperor Shang conferred me the title of Marshal. I will put the interests of the empire first in everything I do. My lords have received the imperial edict of Emperor Shang to assist me. I hope that we can let go of the past and work together to defeat the strong enemy!"
"So … Marshal is going to be a coward to the end?" Filet's eyes were full of ridicule.
"I'm not a coward, I'm just defending."
"Whatever …"
Filet stood up, brushed the dust off his sleeves and said, "Since Marshal is determined to defend, I will go hunting in the forest south of the city. I hope that the day the Qin Army comes ashore … Marshal will not be scared out of his wits and still defend!"
"You!"
"Farewell!"
Filet directly left the conference hall.
Jin Chong also stood up, cupped his hands and smiled, "Farewell!"
In the blink of an eye, more than half of the generals in the conference hall had left, leaving only a dozen or so people sitting there in silence.
"Sigh …"
Chen Yu slumped on the Marshal's seat. His face was full of exhaustion. He said, "Mobilize all the magic crystal cannons in the empire. Move them all into Xiping City. Prepare for war!"
"Marshal, most of the magic crystal cannons are on the warships."
"Dismantle them!"
"Yes …"
…
Another three days passed in the blink of an eye.
On November 17, 7743 of the Empire Calendar, Xu Jiantao personally led 20 warships to bombard Xiping Port and burned more than 40 warships of the Kingdom of Shang.
On November 18, 7743 of the Empire Calendar, QianFeng led his troops to bombard Songdong Port and sank more than 70 warships and merchant ships.
But what was strange was that Chen Yu never made any response, as if he had fallen asleep.
This made Lin Muyu sleepless all night, and his eyes almost turned red.
No matter how the Qin Empire provoked him, the keen Chen Yu did not seem to fall for it at all.
…
On the morning of the 19th, Lin Muyu just drank a bowl of soup and immediately went to the Marshal's tent to deal with military affairs. The troops of the three major islands added up to a total of 450,000. Almost all the affairs, big and small, had to go through the hands of the Marshal.
There was a wisp of warmth in the stove. Lin Muyu knelt on the meadow and flipped through the register like a towering mountain.
Beside her, Wei Chou opened the book one by one and read it unhurriedly —
"According to the accurate news, nearly 300,000 troops of Xiping Prefecture have entered Xiping Port. These 300,000 troops are under the command of Filet. It seems that the contradiction between Filet and Chen Yu has deepened again."
"Three days ago, 100,000 tons of coal entered Xiping Prefecture."
"Two days ago, Lao Han City transported 200,000 sets of armor into Xiping City."
"Yesterday morning, Filet married three concubines. It is said that they are the three daughters of Wang Fu, a gentleman of Xiping City. Filet is very fond of these three women."
"Late last night, Filet and Jin Chong brought people to make trouble in Xiping Prefecture again. They are very dissatisfied with Chen Yu."
"It is reported that Chen Yu seems to intend to reduce the military power held by Filet."
"The sewer in the eastern district of Xiping City is blocked and stinks …"
…
At the side, Si Kongyao giggled. "Wei Chou, why do you have to report everything to Brother Yu? If this is the case, how can he manage so many things?"
Wei Chou was a little embarrassed. "These are all information from the people we have planted in the Celestial Pole Continent. They don't know what is useful and what is not, so they can only report everything."
Lin Muyu, who was reviewing military affairs, suddenly had a thought. She raised her head and said, "Wei Chou, read the last one again."
"Oh? Filet and Jin Chong brought people to make trouble in Xiping Prefecture again. They are very dissatisfied with Chen Yu. "
"No, the previous one."
"Yesterday morning, Filet married three concubines. It is said that they are the three daughters of Wang Fu, a gentleman of Xiping City. Filet is very fond of these three women."
"Yes, that's the one."
Lin Muyu frowned and said, "Was there a piece of military intelligence given to me yesterday where Chen Yu issued a military order, strictly forbidding all generals from bringing their families along?"
"Yes, there was such a piece."
Lin Muyu's heart suddenly lit up, and she said, "I've finally grasped this rare opportunity!"
"Milord, what do you mean?" Wei Chou was confused.
Lin Muyu said, "Yao, secretly order the people you left in Xiping City to change into the military uniforms of the Kingdom of Shang and disguise themselves as Chen Yu's subordinates. While Filet is away, go to Filet's residence and capture his three concubines under the pretext that the marshal's bodyguards are enforcing the law. Take the three concubines out of Xishan Province and hide them, intensifying the conflict between Filet and Chen Yu. In addition, spread rumors among Chen Yu's army that Chen Yu has already written to Emperor Shang, asking Emperor Shang to strip Filet of his military authority."
Si Kongyao gladly said, "Yao obeys!"
Wei Chou also came to a sudden realization. He laughed loudly and said, "This sowing discord is really vicious. Milord, this subordinate is very impressed!"
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