Hualala!
Rain poured down, covering the sky and covering the earth. Even though he had mentally prepared himself, Wang Chong had to admit that the development of the situation had far exceeded his expectations.
"Reporting, Ouzan's forces have been discovered ahead. Their main force is over one hundred thousand!"
"Reporting, Lord Xianyu has been discovered. All of the Annam Protectorate has been surrounded!"
"Reporting, it has been confirmed that they are being led by the Ouzan Great General, Huoshu Huizang!"
… …
One by one, the scouts galloped over on their horses, bringing news that no one wanted to hear the most. However, good things never come in pairs, and this was not the only predicament they faced.
"Reporting! Fengjiayi, Jiao Serro, and the Ouzan's main force have been discovered in the southwest. They've formed a pincer formation and are rapidly approaching! "
In just a few short breaths, another Annam Protectorate scout arrived on horseback.
Heavy rain poured down from the sky, striking the armor of the army with a clattering sound. For a moment, the atmosphere in the army was heavy, and no one spoke.
"Huoshu Huizang" was a name that no one wanted to hear. The army hurried over, but in the end, the scene that no one wanted to see the most had occurred. Not only had Huoshu Huizang caught up to the army led by Xianyu Zhongtong, but Fengjiayi and Jiao Serro, who had previously been defeated and driven away, had once again arrived.
The situation had become extremely unfavorable to them!
"Young Master, what should we do now?"
Almost reflexively, an Annam Protectorate general swallowed and turned his neck with difficulty to look at Wang Chong. In this battle, the scouts of the Annan Protectorate army that had managed to survive were the elites of the elites, and with the guidance of the giant eagles, they were able to discover the enemy's tracks much earlier than the others.
But this wouldn't take too long. Once Fengjiayi, Jiaosiluo, and Huoshu Huicang's army of one hundred thousand discovered their army and attacked from both sides, the only thing awaiting them would be death.
Time was of the essence, and everyone had to make a decision as soon as possible. However, at this moment, there was nothing he could do, and he could only pin his hopes on Wang Chong.
If there was one person who could lead everyone out of this situation, it would be Wang Chong.
"Young master!"
"Young master!"
…
One, two, three … All eyes were on Wang Chong. As the holder of Zhangchou Jianqiong's token, Wang Chong represented the highest authority in the southwest. At this point, only he could command the troops and convince them.
"This …"
Wang Chong deeply furrowed his brow. Given the circumstances before him, even he could not make a decision so quickly.
"I thought that Fengjiayi and Jiao Serro had already been driven away, but I didn't expect them to make a complete circle and come back. They must have received the news and rushed back to rendezvous with us. "
Wang Chong was silent, his mind in turmoil.
He had already been shocked that Huoshu Huizang had been able to catch up to Xianyu Zhongtong's troops so quickly. But he hadn't expected Fengjiayi and Jiao Serro to come back so quickly. Just a few hours ago, Wang Chong had clearly sent them off in a completely different direction from where they were now. He hadn't expected that after making a complete circle, they would miraculously appear here.
The Ouzan army had always been numerous, and if they added valiant generals like Fengjiayi and Jiao Serro to the mix, the Annam Protectorate would essentially be fighting a decisive battle with the Ouzan army.
The army was completely defenseless, and this was not what Wang Chong wanted.
Moreover, Wang Chong would no longer be able to use many of the trump cards he had prepared.
Moreover, the Annam Protectorate's current mission was to delay the Mengshe – Ü-Tsang army, not engage in a decisive battle to the death. On a strategic level, this was completely different from Wang Chong's plan.
"Chong-er, if you have any ideas, just say them! No matter what, I and the other generals will support you. "
A familiar voice sounded beside his ear. Wang Yan stroked his beard and suddenly opened his mouth. Although his voice was cold and indifferent, it felt warm in Wang Chong's ears.
"Let me think about it!"
Wang Chong raised his head to the lightning in the sky, his mind in turmoil as countless thoughts flitted through his mind. Time was short, and the Annam Protectorate's current situation could not be any worse. Wang Chong had to think of a solution as quickly as possible.
"Surround the enemy and attack the reinforcements!"
After what seemed like both a moment and like countless eons, Wang Chong suddenly spat out a name that none of them had heard before.
"Lord Xianyu's side can still hold for a while. There won't be any problems. But Fengjiayi and Jiao Serro are powerful foes that cannot be dealt with! No matter what, we can't let them meet up. In addition … whether or not we can save Lord Xianyu and the others will depend on this battle! "
An astonishing light flashed through Wang Chong's eyes as he spoke.
The situation in the southwest could not be any worse, but nothing was absolute. There was always a chance of survival. In Wang Chong's view, after experiencing the bitter battles of the otherworldly invaders, there was no longer any situation in which death was certain.
"… In addition, the Ouzan cavalry has more than two hundred thousand. If we subtract Fengjiayi and Jiao Serro's seventy thousand, there should still be around one hundred sixty to seventy thousand left. But Lord Xianyu's side only has a hundred thousand at most. At least sixty to seventy thousand are missing. There's no doubt that a considerable number of their troops have been lost in the storm. At the very least, they won't be able to rush over in a short time. And this is where our opportunity lies! As long as we can destroy Fengjiayi and then meet up with Lord Xianyu, our forces will not be much weaker than the Ouzan. Ninety thousand against one hundred thousand — I trust that all of you generals have experienced this sort of battle before! "
The first few words of Wang Chong's left the generals somewhat perplexed. But as they listened, their eyes began to shine brightly.
Indeed, in terms of individual strength, the Annam Protectorate had never been inferior to Mengshe Zhao's men or the Ouzan of the Ngari Royal Lineage. On the contrary, they still had a slight advantage. Although the loss of one hundred and eighty thousand soldiers was a heavy blow to the Annam Protectorate, the surviving Annam Protectorate soldiers were all the cream of the crop.
But the surviving soldiers of the Annan Protectorate army were the elites of the elites. Not only had their strength not decreased, it had actually gotten stronger. In this aspect, the Annam Protectorate soldiers were not so disadvantaged.
"Milord is right. If we meet up with Lord Xianyu's group, we will definitely be able to fight with Huoshu Huizang!"
The generals looked at Wang Chong, their eyes blazing with fighting spirit.
"Okay, let's go!"
With a wave of his hand, Wang Chong took the lead and galloped off.
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