On the second and third days, Dalun Ruozan and Gelofeng continued to observe, but the number of Annam Protectorate posts never decreased. But the mood had subtly changed.
Just when Geluofeng and Dalun Ruozan believed that this would always be the case, on the fourth day, something completely unexpected occurred.
Flapflap!
A massive pigeon, pitch-black in color, flapped its wings and landed in the Ouzan army tent.
"It's news from the northeast!"
Dalun Ruozan glanced at the symbol on the pigeon's leg and took off the leggings, a hint of confusion in his eyes. The northeast of the Ouzan Empire was naturally the Tang Dynasty's Longxi.
That was where We Tadra Khonglo and Dusong Mangpoje were currently engaged in a fierce battle with the Big Dipper Army commanded by Geshu Han.
We Tadra Khonglo had no problem suppressing Geshu Han, and the Big Dipper Army could only defend, not fight back. Dalun Ruozan did not understand why He Tadra Khonglo had sent a message at a time like this.
With a hint of confusion, Dalun Ruozan tore open the message in the leggings. Bzzz! Dalun Ruozan suddenly paled.
"What's happened?"
Huoshu Huizang walked out from behind him.
"Take a look for yourself."
Dalun Ruozan handed over the letter. There was only a very short paragraph on the paper. The Tang Dynasty's War God, Wang Zhongsi, had left the capital and was heading for Longxi.
Huoshu Huizang paled.
"This is troublesome."
Huoshu Huizang muttered to himself, his expression grave.
From the top to the bottom of the Ouzan Empire, including the Tsenpo, if there was one person that everyone feared, then that person would be the War God of the Tang dynasty, Wang Zhongsi.
Between the Ouzan and the Tang dynasty, in the several wars led by Wang Zhongsi, the Ouzan had almost always suffered a crushing defeat. Even the Great General Lord We Tadra Khonglo had suffered a crushing defeat at Wang Zhongsi's hands.
The Tang army led by Wang Zhongsi had even almost attacked the plateau and occupied the capital of the Ouzan Empire.
Later on, when they heard that Wang Zhongsi had entered the palace to become the Crown Prince's Junior Guardian, the entire Ouzan Empire almost celebrated. Everyone heaved a deep sigh of relief.
To the entire Ouzan Empire, Wang Zhongsi's action was absolutely earth-shattering news.
"We don't have much time left. The Great General King won't be able to hold on for much longer."
Dalun Ruozan said with an ugly expression.
In the entire Tang dynasty, there was one person that Dalun Ruozan could not control: Wang Zhongsi. This person's level had completely surpassed Dalun Ruozan's.
Although Dalun Ruozan was not willing to boost the morale of others and diminish his own, in all fairness, We Tadra Khonglo was no match for Wang Zhongsi.
He had heard that Wang Zhongsi's body was riddled with hidden injuries and that in order to recover, he had been forced to enter the palace to take up the post of Crown Prince's Junior Guardian. But now, it appeared that these rumors had all been baseless.
To the Ouzan Empire, this was an extremely bad sign.
"Wang Zhongsi will need at most ten days to get from the capital to Longxi. In other words, we only have ten days at most to completely destroy the Annam Protectorate and pacify the southwest."
"It seems like we have to move faster!"
Huoshu Huizang solemnly said.
… …
"Old Shi, do you still have water? Let me use your waterskin. "
Behind the high steel walls, an Annam Protectorate veteran licked his slightly dry lips and extended a hand to another veteran next to him.
"No more, no more …"
The veteran turned the waterskin upside down. The last drop of water flowed out and was caught by the veteran.
"Don't you see? I don't have enough for myself. If I want to drink water, I'll have to wait a few hours for the higher-ups to distribute it."
"I don't remember having this sort of water restriction before. Do you think they're telling the truth? There really isn't much water left in the army. "
A voice came from the side.
For a moment, the surroundings were deathly still as everyone stared at the soldier who had spoken.
"You're seeking death! What nonsense are you spouting! "
A veteran kicked him to the ground, his eyes constantly drifting to the summit. Although he was doing his utmost to maintain his composure, even he himself was feeling intensely uneasy.
The atmosphere was silent, and no one noticed that an uneasy atmosphere was spreading through the army.
"Young Master, the situation isn't good."
The Eagle worriedly looked down the mountain.
The thing that everyone had been most worried about had occurred. The lack of water had forced the army to impose water restrictions. This would have been fine in the past, but with Dalun Ruozan's words, everything had changed.
Even someone like the Eagle, who did not understand the art of war, could sense that the morale of the army was completely different from a few days ago. This was a very unsettling sign.
"I understand."
Wang Chong indifferently said, his face showing no emotion. What had happened had already happened. What he should be thinking about now was how to resolve the problem.
"Reporting! The enemy troops at the base of the mountain are on the move. "
A messenger suddenly rushed to the summit and kneeled down.
Buzz! Everyone turned to look down the mountain. The Mengshe – Ü-Tsang army, which they had not seen for many days, was suddenly restless. Tens of thousands of soldiers were surging in from all directions, a cloud of dust and banners flying everywhere. Their imposing aura seemed to blot out the sun.
And in this army, those mountainous elephants were the most frightening.
"Not good!"
The Eagle grimaced.
"The Ouzan are about to attack."
"Pass on my order. All soldiers, get ready."
In the midst of the chaos, Wang Chong's calm voice was exceptionally clear, spreading through the entire army. Bong! The drums thundered, and from the summit to the base of the mountain, the entire army became somber.
Clangclangclang!
The clattering of metal came from the base of the mountain. With the Mengshe – Ü-Tsang commanders at the center, dazzling rings of light rippled through the entire army.
Tens of thousands of war halos of all kinds filled the field of vision.
This was the first time in history that the Mengshe – Ü-Tsang armies had joined forces. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers were attacking at the same time, their momentum like a massive wave. This was a stark contrast to the deathly stillness of the Tang army.
But even though the mountain was silent, the mood only grew more and more tense.
Every soldier of the Annan Protectorate army tightly gripped their weapons, their expressions grim.
"Chong-er!"
On the summit, just as Wang Chong was solemnly looking down the mountain, a voice rang out at his ear.
"Father!"
Wang Chong's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately reacted. He subconsciously looked down the mountain, at the tall, burly, and imposing figure. This was the ability to transmit sound. Although his back was facing him, with his father's ability, it was not a problem at all.
"In a little while, when the battle begins, leave Huoshu Huizang and Duan Gequan to me and Protector-General Xianyu. Don't move, and don't approach. An opponent of this level isn't someone you can handle. "
Wang Yan opened his mouth and said with a different meaning in his voice.
Ever since they arrived at this mountain range, Wang Yan and Xianyu Zhongtong had been sitting on the sidelines, giving almost all the authority to Wang Chong. But this time … the nature was completely different. "I understand."
Wang Chong nodded with a heavy heart. Obviously, even his father and Xianyu Zhongtong felt that the situation was not good this time. There was no more probing, no more contempt. Ouzan and Mengshe Zhao were prepared to use all their strength to exterminate them.
And they had chosen this moment, when the Tang Dynasty's army was facing a water crisis and their morale was at its lowest.
"Rumble!"
While the Annam Protectorate's army was on guard, to the southeast, southwest, east, west, north … powerful figures began to appear, all of them exuding a storm of energy.
"It's Longqinba!"
The Eagle suddenly stepped forward.
"No, there's also Fengjiayi, Duan Yangyan …"
Chen Shusun said.
One figure after another appeared at the base of the mountain. Longqinba, Fengjiayi, Duan Yangyan, Ciren Xiangxiong, Tumi Sangzha … as well as the generals of Mengshe Zhao and the valiant generals of Ouzan. All of them stood proudly in the dust, thousands of soldiers behind them.
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