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Hearing Di Chen's discouraging words, Battle Wolf frowned and said, "Isn't this too passive?"
"Then what do you suggest?"
Battle Wolf said, "Everyone should leave a troop in the main city as much as possible. When the war starts, we can choose an opportunity to reinforce them."
"Let's do that!" Di Chen nodded in agreement.
Xiong Ba continued, "In addition to the alliance, some external forces should be borrowed."
"Are you referring to Chuanbei city-state and Xiangnan city-state?" Lord Chunshen shook his head decisively and said, "Those two city-states have long been scared out of their wits by Great Xia. Now that Great Xia is not taking the initiative to find trouble with them, they should be burning incense and praying to Buddha. How would they dare to get involved in this muddy water at this time?"
With the deployment of troops from all over the country, the Great Xia army was very clearly pointing towards the Yan Huang Alliance. This direction of the war really made the two city-states feel a lot more at ease.
Just yesterday, Great Xia sent two diplomatic groups to Chuanbei City-State and Xiangnan City-State respectively. On the surface, it was about trade and commerce. Great Xia allowed the chambers of commerce of the two city-states to enjoy the benefits and convenience brought about by the Trans-Mediterranean Trade Partnership Agreement, which was considered a big gift package.
Although the words were not said clearly, Great Xia's goodwill was very clear. In this way, the lords of the two city-states were completely at ease. Why would they participate in the battle between the two giants?
If these lords were really blinded by greed and got involved, they might not even know how they died. The miserable ending of Yunnan City State and Dragon-seeking City was a lesson from the mistakes of others.
Obviously, this was Great Xia's "cutting ties", and this trick was getting more and more smooth.
Great Xia, who had suffered a few losses, was no longer a lone ranger. They already knew how to use economic, diplomatic, and other means to serve the war and eliminate hidden dangers.
It would be difficult for the Yan Huang Alliance to find some "scapegoats" to block the front line.
Xiong Ba was optimistic and said with a smile, "When there's a will, there's a way. The chess pieces buried in the two city-states have to move when it's time. Even if they don't take the initiative to attack, it's also good to restrain the Great Xia army."
Although Xiong Ba lost his composure, he did not lose his rationality, nor did he lose his sense of direction. Instead, he tried his best to think of ways to save the fate of his territory.
Even Di Chen wasn't as tough as him.
Although Xiong Ba said so, Lord Chunshen did not look happy. He smiled bitterly and said: "Chess piece? After the previous few incidents, how many of the chess pieces we buried in the two major city-states are still exposed? Right now, I'm afraid that Great Xia has more say than us in the two major city-states. It's better not to get involved. "
The Dragon Seeking Acupuncture Point incident had dealt a huge blow to the [Yan Huang Alliance]'s reputation.
Lord Chunshen was not giving Xiong Ba any face. The Seeking Dragon Acupuncture Point incident was Xiong Ba's greatest humiliation. He was really touching on his sore spot.
"…"
Xiong Ba's face darkened as he was snubbed.
Seeing this, Zhan Lang said to Lord Chunshen: "No matter what, it's better to contact him." This way, he once again helped Xiong Ba out of his predicament.
Lord Chunshen listened and nodded his head in agreement.
The [Wolf Warrior] was a neutral character, responsible for mediating the relationship between Di Chen, Xiong Ba and Lord Chunshen. His role in the [Yan Huang Alliance] was becoming more and more important.
Therefore, even Lord Chunshen was not willing to easily offend the battle wolf. He gave the battle wolf a lot of face. It had to be said that War Wolf's way of doing things was really not like a soldier's style.
"Hu!"
Xiong Ba took a deep breath, trying hard to calm his mind. In front of the safety of his territory, he could still suppress this little bit of anger. He calmly said: "The external force that I just mentioned, apart from the two major city-states, there are others."
"Who?"
"The lords of Dali Prefecture."
"Oh?"
Di Chen and the others all looked over.
Xiong Ba explained: "Back when we wrestled with Great Xia in Yunnan Province, [Yunnan City State] disappeared like smoke in thin air, but the lords of Dali Prefecture were protected by the Great Li Imperial Court and survived."
"You want to use them to make a fuss?"
Xiong Ba nodded his head. "After the system update, although we can no longer form an alliance and implement teleportation tactics. But according to the rules, the territories near Imperial City can apply for protection from Imperial City and have Imperial City send troops to help. If we want to buy a territory, we can let the lords apply for protection from the Great Li Imperial Court. That should be possible, right? "
"Of course." Di Chen and the others were full of confidence.
War Wolf asked a question: "But according to the rules, the number of troops sent by Imperial City must not exceed the number of troops of the territory. With the level of troops of those territories, what big movements can they make?"
Xiong Ba faintly smiled and said, "Then let's make the plate a bit bigger and bribe all the lords. We'll arrange their escape route in advance and let these territories merge into one. This way, our military strength will not be weak."
War Wolf was shocked, but on the surface, he did not show it. "That will require a lot of capital."
Xiong Ba's so-called arrangement of retreat was nothing more than using the family's resources to arrange the affairs of Planet Hope. This was the only thing that could move those small lords.
But to arrange for these people, these big families would also have to pay a huge price.
"For the safety of the territory, any amount of capital is worth it." Xiong Ba made up his mind. If Overlord City fell, then there would be nothing left, so why would he be stingy with the capital?
"What do you think?"
Di Chen asked the others. If they really wanted to make a move, the cost should naturally be shared equally.
Lord Chunshen seemed to have thought of something and took the initiative to say: "How about this, there are only three to five lords in Dali Prefecture. Apart from Piao Linghuan, Military Kill Ripper, and Feng Qingyang, the four of us will each take a quota."
"Okay."
The four of them were the first echelon of the alliance, so it was only right for them to bear a little more burden.
The matter was settled.
Di Chen was even more courageous and said: "Since we have spent so much capital, we might as well make it bigger. Do you think Xiao Nianying will get involved in this?"
"Him?"
Xiong Ba and the others pondered.
Xiao Nianying was the leader of the Xiao Alliance. During the battle for the satellite cities, with the help of the Silver Hand, he squeezed out the Breeze Pavilion in one fell swoop and became the guardian guild of Dali's satellite cities.
[Xiao Alliance] took this opportunity to rise and became the biggest guild in Dali.
Xiong Ba glanced at Di Chen, somewhat admiring his foresight, and said: "I think so. Dali is like Quanzhou, surrounded on all sides by Great Xia. Once an emperor enters Dali, Dali will no longer have the protection of the system and will be like Quanzhou now, acting according to Great Xia's will. In that case, the Xiao Alliance will not have an easy time. Therefore, he has enough reason to help us, but … "
"But what?"
"But whether the Xiao Alliance will play a supporting role or go all out depends on us. After all, it is not yet time for the Xiao Alliance to suffer, Xiao Nianying may not be able to make up his mind. "
Di Chen nodded, waved his hand and said: "Don't worry about this. Since we have done it this time, we have to do it beautifully. After the meeting, we will report to the elders of our respective clans and put pressure on the Xiao Clan through the higher-ups. In the worst case, there is still the organization to mediate. Don't forget, the organization has contributed to the Xiao Alliance's success, and now the Xiao Alliance has to repay a little. "
"That's right." Xiong Ba rarely reached an agreement with Di Chen, and said in a powerful voice: "This time the Great Xia has taken the initiative to attack is a very bad sign. We must go all out, no matter the price, we must resolutely repel this wave of attack of the Great Xia. Otherwise, if we lose this first battle, our days in the future will only be more difficult, and we can only rely on the nose of others. "
When Di Chen and the others heard this, their hearts were filled with sorrow.
Even Lord Chunshen and the other originally calm and composed people had a grave expression on their faces.
Once the Great Xia gained the upper hand this time, it was bound to take advantage of the situation, and could no longer be suppressed. The strength of the two alliances would become more and more skewed.
It could be said that the Yan Huang Alliance had no way out.
Next, the seven of them carried out a detailed discussion, and only after the discussion was done did they disperse.
Shanhai City, Summer Palace.
The newly appointed commander of the Fourth Imperial Guard Corps, E Lai, rushed over to bid farewell to Ouyang Shuo.
The Fourth Army was formed from the elite soldiers of the Dragon Stallion Army, the Brave Tiger Army and the Hidden Leopard Army. Under the cover of the disarmament of the four major provinces, they quietly rushed to the Yunnan Province to assemble.
Thus, the outside world temporarily knew nothing about the establishment of the Fourth Army.
Being transferred from the City Guard Corps to the Imperial Guard Corps, this valiant general E Lai was clearly somewhat excited to be able to return to the front lines. He cupped his fists and said, "I pay my respects to the King!"
Ouyang Shuo looked at this straightforward and beloved general with smiling eyes. He said, "This time you are going to Yunnan Province to shoulder a heavy responsibility. You must listen to the command of Commander Bai Qi of the Yunnan War Zone in everything you do, understand?"
E Lai was from the Imperial Guard Corps, and Ouyang Shuo was afraid that he would not be able to change his mind.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, this general understands." E Lai patted his chest, then asked doubtfully, "Your Majesty, this general is going to Yunnan to lead troops to kill into Shu."
Before coming, E Lai had only received a military order from the Bureau of Military Affairs to go to Lingxi City. The Bureau of Military Affairs had not disclosed the specific battle mission, so it was no wonder that E Lai was doubtful.
Ouyang Shuo said, "When you reach Lingxi City, Commander Bai Qi will naturally arrange a mission for you."
This military operation really had too many implications, and could not be explained clearly in a few words. Fortunately, the Yunnan war zone had Bai Qi overseeing it, and he could help Ouyang Shuo share the burden.
"Yes!"
E Lai scratched his head, knowing that he would not be able to get anything out of him.
…
After sending E Lai off, Ouyang Shuo came to the window and looked towards the western sky. His gaze seemed to penetrate thousands of kilometers as he stared at a majestic city. It was also one of the variables of this war.
"I hope that all the means I have prepared can be used."
For this war, the Grand Council had simulated it dozens of times. Every aspect had been considered. This war was not only to take down Swordsman City, but to weave a huge net.
The number of big fish this net could catch depended on how the war developed. Even Ouyang Shuo was not omniscient and omnipotent, so he could only rely on Bai Qi and the other generals to carry it out.
"Regardless, this will likely be the most exciting war in Gaia's four years." As the planner of this war, Ouyang Shuo remained extremely calm. His eyes were like water.
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