December 2nd, Lingxi City.
Huo Qubing led the Imperial Guard Corps north and attacked Dongchuan Commandery.
This was the right army, and it was also the only one of the three armies that consisted of only one corps.
Dongchuan County was the smallest county in the Yunnan Province. There was only one surviving player territory in the county, and it was separated from Tengyue County and Mengding County by Dali County. It was like an isolated city-state.
Logically speaking, Dongchuan County was the least valuable place to attack. After defeating the allied forces and the main force of the allied forces, there was still time to come back and clean up the place. There was no need to make a big fuss about it.
However, the fact was that Bai Qi attached great importance to Dongchuan Prefecture and had dispatched the strongest legion of the Western Punitive Army.
On the other hand, Bai Qi wanted to borrow the invincible edge of the Imperial Guards, as well as their expertise in assault warfare, to take down Dongchuan County as soon as possible and remove the hidden danger in the north, thereby stabilizing the morale of the army on the main battlefield.
In addition, he could also use this to deter Dali County. It could be said to be killing two birds with one stone.
Secondly, the situation in Dongchuan Prefecture was complicated.
Not for anything else, but because to the north of Dongchuan County was the land of Shu. Due to the hostile relationship between the Shu Han Imperial Court and Shanhai City, the General Administration of Military Affairs could not guarantee that the Shu State would not intervene in the war in Yunnan.
The best way is to first occupy Dongchuan County and block the southward route of Shu.
In view of this, Dongchuan County also became an excellent ambush point for the allied forces. According to Bai Qi's analysis, Dongchuan County was the most likely ambush point.
That was why Bai Qi had sent Huo Qubing on this mission.
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On the same day, Shi Wansui led the Second Dragon Stallion Army and Zhang Liao led the Third Dragon Stallion Army to the west, jointly responsible for attacking Tengyue County.
This route was the central route, with Shi Wansui as the commander and Zhang Liao as the deputy commander.
The two corps of the Central Route Army were experienced battle-hardened, with a famous general like Shi Wansui holding the fort, and Zhang Liao, who was familiar with Yunnan, assisting them, the two of them complemented each other perfectly.
Bai Qi had high hopes for the Central Army.
Tengchong City, where the iconic figure of Yunnan City State, Qin Fen lived, was located in Tengyue County.
It was obvious that the Sky Traversing County was a tough bone to chew. Qin Feng was not a good person. He would definitely try his best to protect his territory at a critical moment.
Therefore, the allied army's secondary ambush point was very likely to be in Tengyue County.
Qin Feng was the link between [Yunnan City State] and [Yan Huang Alliance]. Di Chen and the others probably didn't want Qin Feng to be eliminated early, so they would definitely make a move at the crucial moment.
According to Bai Qi's plan, if the Middle Army's battle went smoothly, they would be able to move from Tengyue County to Mengding County before the end of the war and join up with the Left Army to reinforce the main battlefield.
The left army was personally led by Bai Qi, the commander of the Western Expedition, and included the Dragon Stallion Army's Second Corps as well as the Fourth Corps, which was on the way. The 21st Legion was to head south and attack Mengding County.
At the same time, the Third Corps of the Leopard Army stationed in Zhen 'an County would also be temporarily transferred to the Left Army. When the time was right, they would enter the main battlefield from the border.
Since Mengding County had been designated as the main battlefield, Bai Qi dared not let his guard down. Thus, he deployed three major armies to attack Mengding County.
Even so, Mengding County was probably the county with the latest outbreak of war.
Bai Qi's plan was to mobilize his army and pin down the 200,000 allied troops stationed in Mengding County. However, he was not in a hurry to attack the city. When the Right Army and the Middle Army had a result, he would launch an all-out attack with the momentum of Mount Tai.
Three armies, three different strategies.
Fortunately, the commanders of these three armies were all famous generals of the present age. They could execute Bai Qi's strategy very well, and they could also make adjustments according to the actual situation of the battlefield.
Otherwise, they wouldn't dare to do this.
This was where Shanhai City's advantage lay.
As the saying goes, if the soldiers are fierce, the general will be in a fierce nest. This famous general would improve the army in all aspects.
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After the Left, Middle, and Right Army broke camp, they majestically rushed towards the battlefield from three different directions. Following behind the army was a densely packed grain transport team.
As long as the war didn't end, the grain transport vehicles on the official road would not be cut off.
Ouyang Shuo stood at the top of the city wall, silently watching the vast army leave. His tall and straight figure with a scarlet cloak became the most beautiful scenery on the city wall.
Every soldier who was about to rush to the battlefield would subconsciously turn their head and look at that imposing figure. Although that figure was blurry, it gave the soldiers an indescribable strength, supporting them to kill the enemy.
Ouyang Shuo stood there for the whole day. In order to not miss a soldier, he didn't even have time to eat lunch.
During this time, Bai Hua came to persuade Ouyang Shuo to return to the city to eat, but Ouyang Shuo tactfully refused. Seeing this, Bai Hua had a complicated expression. He left a sigh and silently left the city wall.
For Ouyang Shuo, this was an unshirkable mission.
The soldiers shed their blood on the frontlines, fighting for the honor of their territory. As the lord, the supreme commander of the army, and the invincible god of war in the hearts of millions of soldiers, Ouyang Shuo would feel guilty if he didn't do anything.
The sun was setting, and the sky was filled with the afterglow.
The orange afterglow covered the top of the city wall with an elegant layer of gauze, making it look magnificent. That figure stood tall and straight, without the slightest bit of wavering. Under the afterglow, it was as if he was wearing a golden armor, growing taller and taller.
Only when the last soldier disappeared into the distant horizon did Ouyang Shuo turn and leave. Even with his profound cultivation, standing motionlessly for the whole day made his body feel slightly numb.
"No matter what, it's still worth it."
Ouyang Shuo looked at the distant sky one last time, feeling the boundless killing intent and soaring battle intent of the army slowly condensing in the air, forming an invincible battle momentum. He felt extremely gratified.
His personal guards and three thousand Divine Martial Guards stood with the lord for the whole day. Seeing the lord turn around, the soldiers saluted in unison, the worship in their eyes almost materializing.
"Go back!"
Ouyang Shuo waved his hand and disappeared from the top of the city wall.
Night began to envelop Lingxi City, Kunming County, and all of Yunnan. It was quiet. Under the quiet night sky, the flames of war had already been ignited, illuminating the night sky.
Lingxi City, Prefectural Governor's Office.
However, Bai Hua deliberately waited for Ouyang Shuo to eat.
Bai Hua was helpless against Ouyang Shuo's stubborn temper. He could only instruct the kitchen to prepare a large table of delicacies and personally entertain Ouyang Shuo.
At the dining table, Bai Hua ladled a bowl of Aunt Song's fish soup for Ouyang Shuo and handed it over, saying, "Violet and the others, I'll have to trouble you to make arrangements."
Ouyang Shuo smiled as he received the steaming hot fish soup, saying, "There's no need to trouble me. Just don't blame me for stealing your good sisters. They can all be of great help and save me a lot of trouble."
"It's time for them to spread their wings and soar. What can they do by my side?" As the eldest sister of the four beauties, Bai Hua had been worried for a long time and actually felt a little like a mother.
The eldest sister was like a mother, this had always been the case since ancient times.
Bai Hua inadvertently glanced at Ouyang Shuo and asked, "Why did you get Qingyi to be your secretary?"
"Pfft!"
Ouyang Shuo almost choked on the fish soup.
"What secretary? An assistant. Don't tell me you're like Violet and think that I have some thoughts about Qingyi? I'm innocent. "Ouyang Shuo was somewhat speechless.
"Even if you have any thoughts, it's fine."
"What?"
Ouyang Shuo's eyes widened, not daring to believe that these words came out of Bai Hua's mouth.
Bai Hua, on the other hand, was' calm 'and said, "Qingyi already has a good impression of you, what's the big deal?"
"But I'm already married." Ouyang Shuo's head was about to explode.
"You're destined to ascend to the throne, so what does it matter if you have one more?" Bai Hua's palms were sweaty as he said these words, and his heart was beating uncontrollably.
Only God knew how much courage it took for Bai Hua to say these words.
Ouyang Shuo sensed Bai Hua's abnormality, and his expression became even more strange. He waved his hand, "Let's not talk about this, it feels too strange. I promise that I only like Qingyi because of her talent, and absolutely have no other improper thoughts. "
Bai Hua's face instantly turned pale, and he said with a forced smile, "Look at you, I'm just testing you with my words. Hearing you say this, I'm also relieved. "
"That's good."
Ouyang Shuo also smiled, pretending to be unaware of Bai Hua's expression.
The atmosphere at the dining table suddenly became somewhat awkward.
"Let's talk about rations." Ouyang Shuo tactfully changed the topic and said, "From what Bai Qi said, I'm afraid that this war will last longer than expected. The rations prepared by the War Preparation Department are somewhat insufficient, so can Kunming County assist the War Preparation Department to purchase more rations? "
"If not, then we'll have to let the War Preparation Department purchase rations from Zhen 'an County and Xun Zhou County in advance. Other than rations, there's also the issue of preparing fodder for the warhorses. We can't be careless. "
Bai Hua calmed himself down and said, "Don't worry, I'll cooperate with the War Preparation Department. If there's even a shortage of rations at the frontlines, I'll take the blame and resign. "
Ouyang Shuo waved his hand, "It's not that exaggerated, I believe you."
The next morning, Ouyang Shuo once again summoned the heads of the three intelligence agencies.
Other than reiterating that the three intelligence agencies should closely cooperate with the Western Expedition Army and provide good intelligence services, Ouyang Shuo's main purpose this time was to ensure the safety of the chess pieces of [Yunnan City State].
Ouyang Shuo said, "You've all seen the methods of [Imperial Wind], [Spring Dawn], and [Battle Song], and they're not any weaker than us. Therefore, we have to ensure that the chess pieces we've chosen are not exposed. Especially that most important chess piece, it can't be exposed. It's directly related to the success or failure of the war in Yunnan. "
"This …"
Shen Buhai, the Black Snake, and Cobra all had serious expressions on their faces. They really did not dare to guarantee anything. If they really made a wrong move, it would be a bottomless abyss.
"Why don't I go and confirm it myself?" the Black Snake suggested.
Ouyang Shuo nodded, "That would be for the best."
"Alright, I'll go immediately!" The Black Snake nodded and acted swiftly.
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