"Xiaotang." Lin Muyu stepped in.
"Brother Yu!" Jin Xiaotang was overjoyed. She threw herself into Lin Muyu's arms and acted like a spoiled little sister, "You said that you would eat beef noodles with me this time. Humph, you haven't fulfilled your promise yet. Now you're going to war again!"
"I'm busy …" Lin Muyu chuckled, "How's the business of the Chamber of Commerce?"
"Everything is good. Oh, there must be something you want me to do for you!"
"Yes."
Lin Muyu nodded and said, "This time, I have 50,000 subordinates and there is a serious shortage of arrows. So, you need to help me forge a large number of arrows. Is there a problem?"
"No problem." Jin Xiaotang blinked her eyes and smiled proudly, "Our Purple Flower Chamber of Commerce has a total of ten ironware shops. If we stop working for three days and focus on forging arrows, we should be able to give you around two hundred thousand arrows."
"That's great!"
Lin Muyu smiled happily, "Also, we need other weapons. In short … we need to use all the funds of the Chamber of Commerce to supply ironware shops. Also, has the rice shop been opened?"
"It has been opened for a long time. Brother Yu, do you need Xiaotang to prepare provisions for you?"
"Yes, it's good if we can. I'm worried that …"
Jin Xiaotang was smart. She smiled and said, "I know. Brother has always been unpopular in the court. You have to rely on yourself for many things. But don't worry, you still have me! Apart from hiring manpower, it's nothing. Lanyan City has a lot of people. Don't worry, I'll handle everything. "
"Yes!"
…
At night, Lin Muyu invited the two beauties Jin Xiaotang and Chu Yao to a meal. This could be considered a gathering before the expedition. Although Chu Yao, as the chief deacon of the Spiritual Medicine Department, was responsible for the medicines needed for the war, it was not easy to see her. Moreover, if the demons truly crossed the river to fight, Lin Muyu would also be very busy.
The next day, the army set out.
Early in the morning, mist lingered in the forest. Lin Muyu rode Treading Snow as she slowly followed the 4th Corp. At the same time, she appointed five Captaincy: Wei Chou, Qin Yan, Fengxi, Tang Ren, and Zhang Feng. Tang Ren was Tang Zhen's cousin and Zhang Feng was a new Captaincy from Sunset Rain City.
Qin Yan hung the Fire Serpent Spear on the back of the horse, unfurled a map and looked at it, saying, "According to our marching speed, it will take at least half a month to reach Maple Forest Ferry. Big Brother, isn't it too late?"
Lin Muyu nodded, "It's true that we're a bit late, but our 4th Corps has 50,000 people, and nearly 40,000 of them are heavy cavalry. It doesn't matter, if there's a battle at Maple Forest Crossing, we'll be able to rush over at any time. Don't worry, the imperial navy has already arrived at Daojiang River. With them here, the demons won't be able to cross."
"Yes!"
Lin Muyu looked around her. Everyone within a radius of a few miles was the Fourth Army Corps, and she was the supreme commander of this army. She couldn't help but feel proud. She didn't have much military power in the Battle of Winterfrost City, but this time, she was in charge. It was time to deal with the Nephilim army and show them the power of the human army!
… …
Nine days later, the army passed by Five Valleys City.
On both sides of the official road, there were actually countless commoners of the Five Valleys City sending them off. Qin Yan, Wei Chou, and the others couldn't help but smile. Who said that the Imperial Army was unpopular? At this time, the Imperial Army was heading to the frontlines, but they were actually receiving such love and respect from the commoners. For a moment, the commoners on the roadside were delivering water, sweet potatoes, dry rations, eggs, and so on to the soldiers.
Lin Muyu felt her scalp go numb as she watched. She suddenly felt like she was watching the Red Army going to war. Actually, the people were the most practical. If you fought for the people, the people would naturally support you. If you fought for your own status, what did it have to do with the people?
In addition to the people, there was also a group of soldiers from Five Valleys City. They escorted rations and weapons and waited here to supply the army passing by.
In the distance, a man rode over and said, "Where is Commander Lin of the 4th Corp?"
Lin Muyu quickly rode out and said, "I'm here. Who are you?"
He was wearing the rank of Captaincy. He cupped his hands respectfully and said, "I'm Zhang Bao, the general of the garrison of Five Valleys City, waiting here for the 4th Corp. We have been waiting here since last night. Here, Commander, please take a look. These are the supplies prepared by Five Valleys City for the 4th Corp. There are 2000 steel swords, 10000 spears, 5000 shields, 40000 arrows, and 2000 carriages of rations. I hope you don't think it's too little. Five Valleys City can only provide so much."
"Well, thank you very much. You've worked hard!"
Lin Muyu gave him a very standard imperial military salute. He looked handsome, plus he was wearing a commander's armor, carrying a sword, and riding a Treading in Snow warhorse. For a time, a group of girls from Five Valleys City ran over, and their faces were full of infatuation. "Wow, that commander is so handsome!"
"Who is he?"
"He seems to be one of the Four Heroes of Lanyan conferred by the former emperor!"
"Yes, this is the 4th Corp. He is Lin Muyu, who is ranked second in the Four Heroes of Lanyan. He is even more handsome than Commander Feng Jixing!"
…
Lin Muyu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Would Feng Jixing go berserk after hearing this?
As a result, the girls' crowding and praising also caused a lot of complaints, especially from the garrison of Five Valleys City. They could have gone to the front line to fight against the demons, but the empress didn't call for them. Therefore, they could only be responsible for the transportation of rations.
"Why can only the imperial army go to the front line!?"
"Do the people of Five Valleys City deserve to work with grains and straws all day long?"
"Yes, why can only they go to fight against the demons, and why can't we?"
"Yes, they don't have an extra eye or an extra leg than me. Why can't I, Zhao Ritian, be the first to disagree!"
Wei Chou immediately rushed forward with his sword, raised his eyes, and scolded, "What are you arguing about? Do you think fighting against the demons is child's play? If you really go to the front line, maybe you would have been scared to death! "
In the crowd, the centurion named "Zhao Ritian" saw Wei Chou coming over and took a few steps back. Wei Chou pointed his sword at him and said, "Zhao Ritian, you better be careful and restrain your subordinates. If they continue to make noise here, don't blame me, Wei Chou, for being merciless!"
Zhao Ritian hurriedly cupped his fists respectfully and said, "Sir, please calm down. I know I am wrong!"
He quickly turned around and shouted at his subordinates, "All of you, shut up. Don't say another word. Just treat it as giving me, Zhao Ritian, some face!"
Everyone kept quiet out of fear and did not dare to say another word.
Lin Muyu did not stop and continued to walk slowly with the army while carrying the Pear Blossom Spear. At the same time, he sent a team of cavalry to take away all the supplies sent from Five Valleys City. These were all good things in war. After experiencing the nightmarish, cruel war in Winterfrost City, Lin Muyu had learned how important supplies were. "The army is based on food." This sentence from Zhuge Liang's "24 Chapters on the Art of War" was the truth for the army.
…
At this moment, someone suddenly shouted from the crowd of Five Valleys City, "Sir Lin Zhi! Sir Lin Zhi! "
"Hmm?"
Lin Muyu was stunned. This voice was very familiar, and there were not many people who knew his real name. Who was it? He hurriedly turned around and saw a man wearing the rank of a centurion squeezing through the crowd toward him. It was Qin Ziling, who he had not seen for a long time. The former Bronze Star Sparring Master of the Sanctum. Why was he here?
Overjoyed, Lin Muyu hurriedly dismounted and walked forward. He suddenly hugged Qin Ziling and laughed loudly. "Ziling, after you disappeared from the Sanctum, I thought you had died in battle. I didn't expect to see you here!"
Qin Ziling was also ecstatic. "After the Battle of Lanyan City and the Sanctum was breached, I and a few other Sanctum Sparring Masters were chased by the Yihe Nation's army. We were stranded among the refugees and finally came to Five Valleys City. I felt that I was too ashamed to return to the Sanctum, so I joined the army here. Sir Lin Zhi, you are now an army commander?"
Lin Muyu smiled awkwardly. "Yes!"
"Are you going to the Daojiang branch?" Qin Ziling asked.
"Yes."
Qin Ziling's eyes flashed with a trace of longing. He said, "You must be careful. I heard that the demons are all extremely cruel and powerful. Marquis Min Yulin's army of one hundred thousand died in Winter Frost City. To be honest … we are all very afraid that we can't hold the Daojiang River. If that happens, Five Valleys City will become a dead city again."
Lin Muyu's eyes were shining. She smiled and said, "Not just Five Valleys City. If the demons really win, the entire human race will be extinct. By the way, Ziling, don't you want to go with me?"
"I … Of course I want to. But now I am a soldier of the Five Valleys City …"
"It's okay. Who are you working for?"
"Captaincy, Zhang Bao!"
"Oh, it's him. It's okay. I will write a letter to him. You can go directly with my Fourth Legion!"
"Okay!" Qin Ziling was very excited.
Lin Muyu immediately wrote a short letter and asked someone to send it to Zhang Bao. The general meaning was very clear. She wanted him by force. In fact, Qin Ziling's cultivation was very low. He was not much stronger than an ordinary soldier. Zhang Bao would definitely give him the letter.
After entering the Fourth Legion, Lin Muyu still let Qin Ziling be the centurion. After getting to know Qin Yan, Wei Chou, Fengxi, and the others, they got along very well.
…
Five days later, they arrived at the place of defense — Maple Ferry.
Originally, it was just a simple ferry, but now it had been built into a camp. Before the Fourth Legion arrived, they had already started to build the city. The city was less than 100 meters away from the Rice River. The height of the city wall was about 20 meters. Now, it had been built about 10 meters, but it was still far from enough.
At this time, the ferry had become the anchorage of the Imperial Navy. A total of 20 warships were neatly lined up on the shore. When Lin Muyu arrived at the ferry with Wei Chou, Qin Yan, and the other Captaincy, the navy on the warships also quickly disembarked. A bearded general wearing the rank of Captaincy respectfully cupped his fists and said, "General Situ Lie has been waiting for Commander Lin here for a long time under the order of Commander Baili Cang!"
Lin Muyu smiled slightly and went forward to help Situ Lie up. She said, "General is too polite. Has there been any movement from the other side these days?"
"Yes!"
Situ Lie said in a deep voice, "The Demon Race army has set up camp on the other side. According to my observation, they have at least 10,000 people on the other side. Most of them are the legendary 'cockroaches'."
"Armor Demons?"
"Yes!"
"Got it." Lin Muyu looked at Wei Chou at the side and said, "Send people to set up camp on the shore. One camp every 10 li, five camps on the north and south. Send out light cavalry to scout and observe the movements of the Demon Race at any time."
"Yes, Commander!"
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