Just as I was about to speak, I heard the dense sound of horses' hooves coming from outside.
The crowd's expressions changed slightly, and they couldn't help but head outside.
The sound was quite loud; it was unclear whether it was friend or foe.
Bai Zizai jumped to his feet, glanced into the distance, and exclaimed excitedly, "They're all white horses! This is the White Horse Volunteers, the elite legion under the Crown Prince's command. They're a formidable group; their 30,000 men chased after Tuoba Yu's 60,000-strong army, and the enemy couldn't even retaliate..."
"Behind them are the Vanguard Dare-to-Die Warriors, said to be an overwhelming force, fearless and absolutely awesome when they attack!"
Grunt!
Upon seeing them, everyone's pupils constricted, and they began to scrutinize these people more closely.
White Horse Volunteers!
Vanguard Dare-to-Die Warriors!
The appearance of two intelligence-backed armies caused everyone to squint and observe, wondering just how powerful these entities, which the prince referred to as the Seven Great Legions, really were.
As the two armies drew closer, everyone could clearly see their target and their eyes lit up. It truly lived up to its reputation.
" The White Horse Volunteers its name. Their uniform white horses and perfectly synchronized movements clearly make them the kings of cavalry!"
"That Vanguard Dare-to-Die Warriors is even more terrifying. To dare call themselves 'death squad' and be the vanguard, they must be part of the siege force. The Crown Prince has made thorough preparations!"
"Indeed powerful. The Crown Prince intends to sweep through the Jushi Kingdom and Shachi Kingdom with an army of 100,000."
Everyone gasped in astonishment. The Crown Prince was being far too extravagant, deploying an army of 100,000 to annihilate two small kingdoms with a combined force of only 50,000. This was simply outrageous.
With such a lineup deployed, it's no wonder Bai Zizai dared to say they wouldn't last until Li Anlan arrived; they're going to crush them completely.
Xu Zhong frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Both armies are very powerful, but something feels off about them, I don't know why."
Upon hearing this, everyone was slightly taken aback and couldn't help but observe more closely.
Upon closer inspection, there are indeed some issues. These troops appear very orderly, but upon closer inspection, something seems amiss.
hey-hey!
Bai Zizai smiled and said mysteriously, "How could a small Jushi Kingdom and Shachi Kingdom of 100,000? The rest of them are mostly new recruits. What do you think?"
New recruits?
Everyone's pupils contracted, and they simultaneously realized the same thing, exclaiming in surprise, "The young master wants to train troops!"
Anyone who isn't an idiot can guess the answer to this question.
Deploying an army of 100,000 to conquer two small countries is definitely making a mountain out of a molehill, but the presence of new recruits makes sense; it's for military training.
So the question is, what is the Crown Prince training troops for?
Northern Barbarians!!!
call!
Even Lin Rusong was startled at this moment. This kid actually set his sights on the Northern Region Barbarians. He was incredibly audacious.
Xu Zhong's heart pounded wildly. This was his chance! He could join the prince's forces, attack the Northern Barbarians together, and wipe out Tuoba Wanli.
Lin Rusong, however, had no intention of letting Bai Zizai off the hook. He looked at Bai Zizai and said in a deep voice, " Old Man Bai, what is Yi'er doing training troops? The Northern Barbarians are not so easy to wipe out."
If the Northern Barbarians were so easy to wipe out, how could I have tolerated them for so many years? My son has acted impulsively.
Bai Zizai chuckled dryly, "What's wrong with the Crown Prince training troops? What's wrong with the Crown Prince, as the Prince of Xiliang, training troops? Who said Northern Barbarians?"
"Hmph, you know what I mean!" Lin Rusong had no intention of letting him off the hook, and sneered.
Bai Zizai chuckled and immediately started acting like a rogue.
He really wanted to tell the Prince of Northern Liang that not only was his son going to destroy the Northern Barbarians, but he had already invaded Tuoba Yu's territory, and the Ziwu Road was now theirs.
However, he swallowed the words back. He couldn't say them; if the prince got angry, it would be all over.
The Crown Prince is different from the Prince. He has a deep bond with the Prince, like brothers who would live and die together, but he doesn't have that bond with the Crown Prince. If he really angers the Crown Prince, he'll probably have no choice but to go back to planting sweet potatoes.
snort!
Lin Rusong's face darkened; this old bastard was pulling this stunt.
Is Old General Bai in health?
Just then, Jia Xu rode up slowly on horseback; he still needed Old Man Bai to act as an intermediary.
I'm here!
Bai Zizai's eyes lit up, and he went straight out to greet them, his face beaming with smiles. He said excitedly, "The strategist has personally graced us with his presence; I, Bai Zizai, have failed to greet you properly."
He dared not be careless towards Jia Xu; this guy was extremely cunning, so it was better for him to keep a low profile.
Moreover, his shout just now saved me; otherwise, I would have been incredibly embarrassed.
"Haha, Old General Bai, you're too kind."
Jia Xu laughed heartily and walked straight over.
His pupils then contracted; he had actually seen the Prince of Northern Liang here! He immediately said respectfully, " Jia Xu greets Your Highness!"
"So you're Yi'er's strategist! You've worked so hard these past few days, sir!" Lin Rusong's eyes flashed with a sharp light when he saw Jia Xu, and he immediately helped Jia Xu up.
Those who can serve as strategists are all highly talented; such people cannot be arrogant and must be won over.
Jia Xu said with a look of shame, "Your Highness is too kind. My lord is surrounded by many talented people, and I am just a minor strategist. I do not deserve Your Highness's praise."
" Yi'er can appoint you as his strategist, then you are certainly qualified. Please don't be modest," Lin Rusong laughed heartily, praising him.
Ha ha!
Everyone burst into laughter, agreeing with what the Prince of Northern Liang had said.
If he didn't have the ability, how could he have been appointed as the strategist? That's a position of extraordinary status.
"Thank you for your praise, Your Highness!"
Jia Xu could only accept the praise, then took out Lin Yi's document and handed it to Lin Rusong, saying in a deep voice, "Your Highness, please take a look. This is an order personally signed by the Heir Apparent!"
Lin Rusong nodded, took the document and read it. Sure enough, it was his son's handwriting, and it even bore the seal of the Prince of Xiliang. His son was really going to destroy the Jushi Kingdom and the Shachi Kingdom.
He frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Sir, I want to know what Yi'er is trying to achieve by training the troops. Is he plotting against Tuoba Wanli?"
"Well..."
Jia Xu glanced around at Lin Rusong; this matter couldn't be discussed carelessly.
The latter suddenly realized and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, sir, these are all my trusted men from Northern Liang, nothing will happen to them!"
"Indeed, the Crown Prince has decided to annihilate the Northern Barbarians!" Jia Xu said in a deep voice.
Jia Xu did not hide this matter, because it was something the heir had instructed him to do. If he couldn't hide it, he didn't need to, since he would have to inform the prince anyway.
With Northern Liang's intervention, the plan can be made much easier.
Hiss!
Everyone gasped in shock. Had the Crown Prince become so ruthless? He was even plotting against Tuoba Wanli. This was terrifying!
Wang Ziwen looked worried and frowned, saying, "Sir, how many troops will the young master mobilize to deal with the Northern Barbarians? The Northern Barbarians are not so simple." He was worried that Lin Yi would underestimate them; the Northern Barbarians were all soldiers and not so easy to deal with.
"Three hundred thousand!" Jia Xu stated a figure, which was the original troop strength decided upon by the lord. As for the number of reinforcements that would follow, that was unknown.
Holy crap!
Lin Rusong couldn't help but curse. This was outrageous! Was his son really that powerful? He actually had an army of 300,000!
Only one thought occupied his mind: My son is terrifying!