In the early morning of the 14th, just before dawn, the Fourth Route Army newspaper arrived at Xiping Mansion one after another.
Wei Qiu led 30,000 troops and captured Jiaoyuan County in half a day.
Xiang Yu led a 20,000 garrison and conquered Shangchong County day and night.
Tang Zhen led 30,000 troops and captured Xiazhong County in one day.
As for the most remote Nanlu County, Yu Shu was heard at noon, and Feng Jixing personally led 10,000 cavalry, and also took this county city.
The Dashang Empire actually gave up these four county cities. After all, they were remote and inconvenient to dispatch troops. They were all county cities in the Xishan Province.
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In the chamber, the glazed lamp was glowing with dazzling light, Lin Muyu read the battle report again one by one, and then handed it to Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi next to him.
He stood up and moved his fingers across the map of Xishan Province, one by one across the four prefectures and cities.
Qin Yan asked suspiciously: "Big Brother, why are all four armies invincible, but you look sullen?"
Lin Muyu smiled: "Although we have captured four important towns, it also means that our forces are no longer concentrated, and it is easy to be defeated by each, which is extremely detrimental to us."
"Yes." Xu Jiantao said: "We are facing the enemy three times, and we have at least doubled our military strength to ensure worry-free, but now there are only 300,000 horses, but we have to face a powerful enemy three times the strength of ours, and the magic crystal artillery is seriously worn out. , The reserves of artillery shells are less than one or two of when they came, and once the war starts, we have no chance of winning."
Qianfeng smiled slightly: "If you add in the possible nuisance from the sea, Xiping City can be described as a land of four battles, with powerful enemies on all sides, which is equivalent to sending yourself into the pit of others."
"The most important thing is food."
Lin Muyu took a deep breath and said, "If the order is passed down, Feng Commander, Wei Qiu, Xiang Yu, and Tang Town are ordered to immediately escort most of the grain and grass from the county town to Xiping City. Each county town will only leave behind 1,000 troops. Appoint the prefect of the county seat and let the locals guard the county seat to minimize our damage."
"Yes!"
At this time, Qin Yin put down the last Yushu and said: "Before the second batch of troops arrives, we may be a little stretched even to defend a Western Mountain Province..."
"Yes, this is our current situation." Lin Muyu frowned and said: "The key to the situation is that the terrain of the Xishan Province is very flat. It is a plain. There is no danger to defend around. The border gates are also in vain. We can only In a passive position."
Chen Xiaoli's eyes lit up: "The Marshal must already have an idea, right?"
"Ha ha… "
Lin Muyu couldn't help laughing and said: "From the perspective of our strategic position, we currently have three directions to attack. One is the north, but the north is the province of Tianji, and Yangshang’s lair is strong. The other direction is the east, but Chen Yu is guarded there. It is best not to provoke this treacherous guy. Then only the south is left. The south is the original land of the Blackstone Empire, and the main guards are Longxi’s 300,000 Black Rock Legion, these 300,000 troops are basically the original army of the Black Rock Empire, and the combat power can only be regarded as mediocre, and as long as we attack the following mountain provinces, it is equivalent to removing the threat from the south. The strategic extension of the mountain province to the north and east is not a problem."
"Marshal wants to take the following mountain provinces?"
Qian Feng was a little stunned, as if he didn't expect Lin Muyu to take this step.
"Yes." Lin Muyu nodded: "Long Xi was originally the Sect Master of the Thunder Yan Sect of the Blackstone Empire. Although his cultivation base is unfathomable, it can only be regarded as general in terms of wisdom. Wrong, if this is the case, we should cherish this rare opportunity even more."
Qianfeng groaned: "Nevertheless, we have limited military strength after all. If we march south, we must divide our forces. At least 150,000 troops can guarantee the defense of Xiping City. For a long time, only 150,000 will be left to attack the mountains and provinces. Does the marshal think that 150,000 troops can defeat Longxi’s 300,000 Black Rock Legion?"
"The matter is human." Lin Muyu said: "The order is passed down. The three armies will rest and reorganize. Sister Chu Yao and the Department of Spiritual Medicine should pay close attention to treating the wounded soldiers. How much will the wounded be healed in half a month?"
Chu Yao was startled, biting her red lip and said, "Some injuries are too serious, and they cannot be healed within half a year. Minor injuries can go on the expedition. About... half of the wounded can be cured, but... many people are born. Frostbite, it won’t get better for a while, Ayu, do you really want to start a second war right away?"
"Well, our soldier has frostbite, and the opponent's soldier will also have frostbite, so play fast and don't give the opponent too much time to prepare."
Lin Muyu thought for a while, and then said: "I will personally lead the army to attack Lieshan Province, and the defense of Xishan Province will be in charge of Feng Commander. At that time, most of the wounded soldiers will be left to coordinate defense in Xishan Province, and the rest are elite soldiers. All strike out, besides, I will take the Wingmen, Giant Flying Snake, Xingtian Heavenly Army, and Dragoon Regiment together."
Chen Xiaoli was stunned: "But the Marshal, there will be no air force in Xiping City. What should we do if the Dragoon regiment of the Commercial Army descends from the sky?"
"rest assured."
Lin Muyu smiled in her eyes, and said: "I brought back a few wind-based rough stones from the 64th domain, which can launch a powerful wind saw attack. It can't be used in the sea warship bumps. It can be used now. I will let Luo Senior Tianji looked for a suitable location to place the rough stone, forming a protective barrier over the entire Xiping City, and then waiting for their dragon knight to come and die."
Chen Xiaoli couldn't help but smile: "The Marshal had already had an idea."
"Go back and prepare. After half a month, go to the expedition."
"Yes!"
Three days later, Feng Jixing, Tangzhen, Xiang Yu, and Weiqiu's subordinates returned to Xiping City with a large amount of grain and grass, and they collected nearly two million stones of grain. This way, the army for the expedition to the south was also available, which completely resolved the worries of the future.
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On the 18th, Tianji Temple.
A letter was sent to Shanghuang Yangshang’s office, and his table was filled with cases. Two additional seats were added to the side of Long’s case. Two strategists were helping Yangshang to check the military situation. One was Xun. Xi, the other is Zhou Ziyang, Gong Shangming's junior.
Above the hall, the civil and military officials stood silently in their place, motionless.
Yang Shang leaned in the dragon chair, rubbing his temples. Fighting in the heavens was never so cumbersome, and he never considered the right time and place. A large group of gods flew over and beaten up. Whoever is strong wins, where is like a mortal. Considering many factors, the war in China is simply annoying.
Xun Xi whispered while flipping through the military situation—
"Your Majesty, Jiaoyuan County and Shangchong County have been captured."
"Feng Jixing, Wei Qiu and others have collected a large amount of grain and grass from various counties and cities, and have sent them to Xiping City."
"Lin Muyu and the people in the Jingyuan Chamber of Commerce have made many transactions regarding food and ordnance."
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"Jingyuan Chamber of Commerce?" Yang Shang squinted his eyes and said, "They are so brave that they dare to trade with the enemy?"
"Huh, these businessmen are only profitable, and be strong and mediocre, do we want to do something against Jingyuan Chamber of Commerce?" Xun Xi's eyes showed a cruel expression, and said: "A branch of Jingyuan Chamber of Commerce is located in Tianji City. There are about five More than a hundred people."
"Grabbed all of them, beheaded to show the public." Yang Shang said it lightly, and did not consider five hundred lives at all.
"Yes, the subordinates then ordered someone to do it."
Xun Xi continued to read the military situation, suddenly picked up one of them, and said: "Your Majesty, Marshal Chen Yu sent me a memorial from Huoyuan."
"Oh? Read it!"
"Yes."
Xun Xi unfolded the memorial and said: "Your Majesty Jingcheng, Chen Yu, the minister, stationed troops in the province of Huoyuan, guarding the corner of the east, and your Majesty Wangwang carefully investigates. Recently, the Qin army is mostly preparing forage and grass. Lin Muyu must have a new offensive target. In my ignorance, Tianji Province and Huoyuan Province are not included in the offensive. Tianji Province has strong defenders, and it is difficult for the Qin thief to conquer. Huoyuan Province is the place of the four wars and there is no need to attack, so Lin Muyu He will inevitably attack the southern mountain provinces. I hope that your Majesty will make a plan early. Although the leader of the Black Rock Legion Long Xi is brave, Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, Qianfeng and others are all resourceful. The minister urges your majesty to send a counselor to Starry Night. The mountain provinces, assisted by Long Xi to lead them, in order to preserve the integrity of the mountain provinces."
"Nothing?" Yang Shang opened his eyes.
"Yes, no more."
"What do you think of Master Xun Xi?" Yang Shang asked.
Xun Xi stared solemnly and said, "Marshal Chen Yu has to say that he is very considerate. Lin Muyu is indeed the most likely to attack the mountains and provinces, and Master Long Xi... is certainly not as smart as Lin Muyu in resourcefulness."
"Then do what you say, that advisor is willing to go to the mountains and provinces to make contributions?"
Xun Xi was silent.
If the bow is not exhausted, he hides in the civil servants, and looks unmoved.
Only Zhou Ziyang bowed his head and said, "Since all the adults are not willing to go to the meeting of Lin Muyu, let me go to the meeting, Zhou Ziyang!"
Yang Shang couldn't help laughing and said, "It is best for Master Ziyang to go, but... Your brother Gong Shangming is still Lin Muyu's defeated opponent. How does Master Ziyang think he is successful?"
"It's in the sky, and it's in the people. You don't know how strong you are if you don't compare it." Zhou Ziyang raised his head. Although he was born very elegant and beautiful, he was like Gong Shangming.
Yang Shang smiled and said: "It's so best. I will immediately promote you as a staff officer of the Central Guard Army, with a second-rank official rank, and then send five dragon knights to escort you to the Lishan Province in the starry night. How about?"
"Thank your Majesty Longen!"
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Zhou Ziyang turned around and left.
After a while, Yang Shang looked at Xun Xi and said, "Master Xun, what do you think of Zhouzi Yangcheng?"
Xun Xi's face was calm, and said: "Master Zhou Ziyang is a natural wonder, if you calmly and calmly face Lin Muyu, you will not fall in the wind. Coupled with the strength of Lord Long Xi, the possibility of Lin Muyu will be greatly frustrated. The only thing the minister is worried about is Master Zhou Ziyang. If you are eager to win, it will become a fatal weakness and will be used by Lin Muyu."
Yang Shang: "..."