"What? One day? Just one day?! "
In the Tianji Palace, Yangshang flew into a rage and threw the sword in his hand down the stairs. The sword rolled and fell at the feet of the messenger. The messenger was so scared that his whole body trembled and his face turned pale.
The messenger trembled and said, "Your Majesty, Emperor Shang, Lord Filet has arrived. He is just outside."
"Let him in."
"Yes!"
Outside, a group of golden-armored warriors were lined up in two rows. Felix, who was dressed in military attire, walked in calmly. He knew that he had to remain calm. Otherwise, he would bring a fatal disaster upon himself. In fact, if it wasn't for his identity as a mid-level deity, Felix wouldn't have been able to escape death upon returning to Tianji City.
Filet knelt on one knee and said, "Sinful General Filet greets Your Majesty."
Yangshang's eyes were filled with murderous intent. He said, "Filet, as the Deputy Commander, this naval battle was commanded by you. 1.2 million troops, 7,000 warships, and the entire Shang Empire's navy were annihilated in your hands. In just one day, the Qin traitor actually landed on the shore and seized Xiping City. Shouldn't you say something?"
Filet kept his head bowed and said, "Your Majesty, although it is said to be a million-strong army, most of them are just to make up the numbers. Many of the soldiers boarded the warships for the first time. They can't draw a bow or operate an oar. Moreover, it's a patchwork army. They have no combat power at all. Moreover … Chen Yu has transferred away the main force, the Tianjue Corps. Even the generals who are good at naval battles have been transferred away. I have no one to use, so I can only fight in a hurry. The opponent … is too strong!"
"The opponent is too strong!?"
Yangshang gritted his teeth and said, "Before we descended to the mortal world, Beiming Huan of the Beiming Family could break through the Qin Empire's defense line and annihilate their navy. Now, we are being annihilated by the opponent. Are we, the gods of the Northern Heaven Realm, inferior to the Marshal of the Tianji Empire, Beiming Huan?"
"Times have changed, Your Majesty!" Filet said in a low voice, "I've read the history books. When Beiming Huan attacked the Broken World, the Qin Empire didn't have any naval battleships, and they didn't even pay attention to the navy. But now, Lin Muyu has built a navy with all the resources of the empire. They are well-equipped, with long-range, accurate magic crystal cannons, and guns that can spit fire. Yes … those weapons are like the weapons of the Seven Realms, advanced firearms."
"Seven Realms?"
Yang Shang's eyes were cold as he said, "What's the point of mentioning the Seven Realms now? You are a god with a demonic body. With your abilities, can you travel to the Seven Realms and ask for reinforcements?"
"This subordinate … is powerless."
"It's good that you know." Yang Shang took a deep breath and said, "Filet, as the Vice Marshal, you are arrogant and look down on everyone. That's why you suffered such a crushing defeat. I'll strip you of your position and cut your salary by half. You don't have any objections, do you?"
Filet's expression didn't look good, but he still cupped his hands and said, "It's my fault, General!"
Yang Shang waved his hand and said, "Get in line."
Filet took a few steps back and stood in front of the group of generals. Even though he was stripped of his position, his status in the Kingdom of Shang was still very high. After all, as a demonic god, his status was already above everyone else, and he had committed such a heinous crime of dereliction of duty. But Yang Shang still didn't kill him for two reasons. First, he couldn't be killed. If Filet fought back, he might run away, and that would leave behind a great threat. Second, Filet's power was still useful, and Yang Shang didn't want to kill him so early.
…
Looking at the officials, Yang Shang's gaze was indifferent, "Looks like we have underestimated the rebels, as well as Lin Muyu and Qin Yin. Let's discuss, what should we do next?"
Filet, Han Won, Zhou Binlong, and the other generals kept quiet. They had all seen Lin Muyu's outstanding military skills, and naturally didn't dare to volunteer. If they lost again, it would be a crime on top of a crime.
"What? Our Great Shang's officials are already terrified by mere Qin rebels?" Yang Shang was a little angry, and the armrests of his dragon throne cracked.
"Your Majesty!"
A strategist walked out from the crowd, standing in the chief strategist's seat. He was about thirty years old, had a refined and handsome appearance, and wore a white robe, giving off a sense of ethereal elegance. He was none other than the chief strategist that Chen Yu had recommended to Yang Shang, Ghost Genius Xun Xi.
Xun Xi was born with a bitter life. It was said that he had committed a crime against the heavens, and all his relatives had died. However, he was an outstanding strategist, and was one of the few intelligent people in the Kingdom of Tianji.
"Lord Xun, do you have something to say?" Yang Shang asked.
Xun Xi nodded and smiled, "Yes."
"Speak."
"Your Majesty, the Qin Army is now at its peak, but they have a huge shortage, and that is, they have come from afar, and they are lacking in rations, weapons, and herbs. Therefore, we don't have to attack Xiping City by force. Instead, we can fortify the surrounding walls and clear the fields. With the military forces of Huoyuan Province, Tianji Province, and Lieshan Province surrounding them, the Qin Army will collapse on its own in less than a month."
"Easy for you to say." On the side, a strategist in a green robe sneered, "Lord Xun Xi, do you think that Lin Muyu is an idiot? Will he just sit and wait for us to fortify the walls and clear the fields instead of attacking the city?"
The one who spoke was none other than the second strategist, Gong Bujin, Gong Shangming's cousin, and also a smart and agile person.
Xun Xi smiled, "This one has never underestimated an opponent, not to mention a famous general like Lin Muyu. What I said about fortifying the walls and clearing the fields is not as simple as it sounds. If we want to trap Lin Muyu, this swimming dragon, then we must dig a deep pool. I have already sent people to secretly inquire and found out that the majority of the Qin Army's warships have already begun to return to Broken Cauldron Realm. This trip must be to transport troops, rations, and other things, and the warships responsible for the transport will not have too many troops. Therefore … why doesn't Your Majesty send a letter to the pirates on the southern islands, ordering them to intercept the returning warships of the Qin Army? The heavy cannons on these warships have already been unloaded, and there are only a dozen or so people on each ship. They basically have no fighting power. The pirates on the southern islands are enough to destroy this huge Qin fleet. What does Your Majesty think? "
Yang Shang narrowed his eyes and smiled, "Cunning … you smart people are too cunning! Hahahaha, but I like it. As for the matter of the letter, Lord Xun Xi can write it yourself, and I will stamp it with my seal. "
Xun Xi bowed his head and smiled, continuing, "This is only the first step of this one's strategy. There is still a second and third step."
"Lord, please speak!"
Yang Shang had already begun to regret, regretting that he had underestimated this group of strategists at the start of the war. He should have used their suggestions more.
Xun Xi smiled faintly and said, "The first step is to cut off the Qin traitors' retreat, and the second step is to rely on Marshal Chen Yu to complete."
"Oh? What do you mean? "
Xun Xi chuckled, "I found out that in the battle of the East Sea, Lin Muyu captured hundreds of thousands of our soldiers. In order to buy people's hearts, Lin Muyu released these surrendered soldiers and gave them travel expenses to go home to farm. Lin Muyu's intention to steal the world is clear, but this has also sown the seeds of disaster for himself. Most of these surrendered soldiers are from the Huoyuan Province, and Marshal Chen Yu's army is stationed in the Huoyuan Province. Your Majesty can order the marshal to gather these surrendered soldiers and order them to immediately return to Xi Ping City, falsely claiming that their homes have been burned down and they have nowhere to go. They are willing to surrender to the Qin Army. In this way … as long as Lin Muyu keeps this group of people, we can attack at any time and destroy the granaries and equipment in Xi Ping City, causing chaos in the Qin Army."
"Wonderful! Really wonderful! "Filet also clapped his hands and laughed.
Yang Shang's face was full of joy as he said, "It is indeed a wonderful plan, then what about Lord Xun Xi's third step?"
"The third step?" Xun Xi smiled faintly and said, "As everyone knows, Lin Muyu's Bai Ze Mercenaries are on good terms with the Demon Emperor Nüjiang in the Forest of No Return. I believe that if nothing unexpected happens, Lin Muyu will definitely send people to the Forest of No Return to seek help from the Demon Race. This is also our chance. While setting up ambushes and killing the Demon Race along the way, we can change into their armor and attack Xi Ping City under the guise of the Demon Race. At the same time, Longxi's 300,000 Black Lava Army in the southern Lieshan Province, Marshal Chen Yu's 200,000 Tian Jue Army in the Huoyuan Province, Tian Ji Empire's 200,000 Thunder Soul Army in the north, and Miss Dora's 50,000 Divine Feathers Battalion will attack together. Will Lin Muyu's 300,000 troops be enough for us to kill?"
Yang Shang couldn't help but laugh, his eyes shining brightly. He stood up and said with a smile, "Lord Xun Xi's words are really enlightening! Someone, appoint Lord Xun Xi as the Commander-in-Chief and Military Advisor. Act according to plan! "
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
… …
Xiping Prefecture, in the courtyard of the rear hall, Lin Muyu sat on a huge cyan rock. Lulu's image appeared on the scout bee in his hand.
"Did you get any news?" he asked.
Lulu shook her head, "No, Tianji Palace is heavily guarded. A group of very strong people are guarding the house and the door. My scout bee can't get in at all. Many of them have been cut in half by a sword, so I can't get any news."
"Then continue to deliver potatoes."
"Okay, Big Brother, but …" Lulu looked at him with watery eyes and said, "But there hasn't been any sunlight for more than two months. Lulu doesn't have enough energy to produce sunlight, so our potato garden lacks sunlight to photosynthesize. We can't continue to produce potatoes. The potatoes that Lulu can bring Big Brother will also be greatly reduced. Big Brother, you better make more preparations."
"Yes, I understand."
Lin Muyu frowned and said, "Lulu, you go rest. I should also go discuss some matters."
"Okay!"
Lin Muyu looked up at the sky and frowned again. She didn't know when the heavens opened their eyes and gave the Shattered Cauldron Realm a god that represented the Righteous Energy of Heaven and Earth.
… …
At this time, above the Heaven Realm, as if it was at the edge of the universe, auspicious clouds lingered and spiritual light slowly gathered. A flat mountain peak that reached into the clouds was illuminated by auspicious light, giving people an indescribable feeling of comfort.
Gold, the origin of the Righteous Energy of Heaven and Earth in the Six Realms.
"Whoosh!"
A beam of light that soared into the sky landed on Gold and slowly gathered into the appearance of a person. He had white hair and a youthful face. He had an outstanding celestial appearance and a pair of eyes filled with pity as he looked at the distant Six Realms. It was Heaven Emperor Fuxi, also the eldest disciple of Ancestor God Pangu.
"Six Realms, it's been a long time!"
Fuxi sighed and said, "I didn't expect you to become like this …"
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