Will we be able to wait?
The King of the Jushi Kingdom was pale-faced, his gaze fixed on the army below, still shaken by the experience.
They originally thought that by attaching themselves to the Great Ning Dynasty, they could rise to power in the Western Regions. However, they never expected that instead of being defeated by the Northern Liang, they would be wiped out by a group of inexplicable troops.
He said in a deep voice, "This is not Lin Rusong's army at all. Where did they come from? I've never seen such a uniform flock of white horses before."
Even if I die, I want to die knowing why. Who is this?
"Judging from the banners, it's from Xiliang. It must be the son of Lin Rusong, the Prince of Northern Liang. This is probably his son's All Under Heaven White Horse Volunteers!" Tu'er frowned as he looked at the military banners below.
"The son of the Prince of Northern Liang?"
Upon hearing this, the queen beside the king of the Jushi Kingdom was immediately displeased and said somewhat aggrievedly, "It is said that Xiliang is 108,000 li away from us. Is it really necessary for them to come all this way to attack us?"
What did we do to deserve this? You came all this way to attack us; this is simply outrageous!
Everyone else was equally baffled; it made no sense at all. No country had ever waged war over such a long distance before. Didn't he worry about logistical support?
At this moment, the third prince thought of something and said in a deep voice, "Father, could it be because of those merchant caravans a while ago? We increased the tariffs tenfold and even attacked them..."
Upon hearing this, everyone frowned. Surely a few merchants wouldn't go to such lengths?
The king also remembered that he had received instructions from Li Anlan to put pressure on Northern Liang and Xiliang, so he not only caused trouble on the border of Northern Liang, but also put pressure on the caravans traveling between the two places.
He remained skeptical about whether the Great Ning Dynasty would send troops; the only chance, he thought, probably lay with other countries in the Western Regions, who certainly wouldn't want to see such a powerful dragon come to attack.
If the Xiliang come, this place will be in chaos.
He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Send someone to contact their leader and tell them that our Jushi Kingdom loves peace and is willing to live in peace with Xiliang. To show our sincerity, we can offer some compensation."
"At the same time, send people to contact the countries of Mengshi, Green Leaf, and Icefield, and tell them that Xiliang intends to conquer the Western Regions, and that with the fall of my Jushi Kingdom, they will be next!"
We must now make plans for both possibilities, otherwise the Jushi Kingdom may not be able to hold out.
Even if reinforcements from the Shachi Kingdom arrive, what then? They have an army of 100,000; even if our two countries combined, we can't withstand them.
"Your Majesty is wise!" Everyone nodded in agreement. When faced with such a ruthless person, one must admit defeat. In addition, more support is needed.
In the military camp opposite them, a group of people were drinking and eating meat in their tents, enjoying themselves immensely.
"Haha, that was a great battle! The White Horse Volunteers their reputation as the lord's war engine; they're incredibly fast!"
"The crossbows of the Vanguard Dare-to-Die Warriors are incredibly powerful; the enemy was so riddled with bullets that they dared not raise their heads. They were truly unstoppable."
"You flatter me. Our White Horse Volunteers still needs further strengthening so that we can achieve the blitzkrieg strategy our lord spoke of—that is the true path to victory."
"When we attack the city, we'll show them what the powerful Xiliang crossbow is all about!"
"Only when the clouds obscure the sun can a powerful crossbow formation be formed!"
Hehe, I'm really looking forward to it!
Yan Gang and his men were overjoyed. They had fought with great skill and flair, and were now refreshed and even had an appetite for wine and meat.
Only one person was very unhappy, and that was Bai Zizai.
He took a swig of his drink and said angrily, "Strategist, what do you mean by this? Why are you putting my Asura Army at the very back? Didn't our lord say we should be the main force?"
They let others fight the battle; what kind of main force are they?
This puzzled him; he hadn't offended the strategist, so this was an attempt to suppress their Asura Army.
Cough cough cough!
The laughter in the camp instantly ceased, and everyone looked at Bai Zizai with concern, wondering if they would cause a conflict at such a crucial moment.
Jia Xu, however, maintained his smile and personally walked to Bai Zizai's side, saying earnestly, " Old General Bai, this isn't me Jia Xu you, but rather because our lord said you're a key player, which is why this arrangement was made."
"Because I'm a key player, they won't let me fight?"
" Jia Xu, do you think I'm stupid?"
Bai Zizai even doubted whether he had heard correctly. What kind of logic was this? It was utter nonsense! Did they think this general was a fool?
Jia Xu wasn't angry. He smiled and said, "General, don't be angry. It's precisely because you are the main force that those minor characters couldn't be dealt with by you. They were easy targets, not challenging at all."
The lord summoned Yan Gang others; we can't just leave them to do nothing. As their senior, you should give them a chance to make a contribution.
Now the capital is yours to command. Soon, reinforcements from the Shachi Kingdom will arrive. Then, you, sir, will secure the kingdom in one battle!
After he finished speaking, he gave Yan Gang and the others a wink.
The latter understood immediately.
" Senior Bai, the strategist is right. It's no fun if you wipe them all out in one go. At least let us show you what we're made of."
"Yes, the prince ordered us to train the troops, but your old man wiped them all out in one go. We came for nothing."
"This decisive battle is in your hands, sir. Let these alien races experience what the main force of Xiliang is like, and what the style of Xiliang is like!"
A group of young people instantly turned into sycophants, showing such respect that it completely broke down anyone's defenses.
Hahaha!
Upon hearing this, Bai Zizai beamed and patted his chest, saying, "Haha, I see! Don't worry, strategist, these little scoundrels are mine. This time, they won't leave alive!"
"In this decisive battle, I will show them the might of my Asura Army!"
" The Asura Army's motto is: 'When the Asura march, not a blade of grass will survive!'"
sharp!
Everyone couldn't help but give a thumbs up. Old Master Bai is so domineering. This battle is all up to you, Old Master Bai.
Bai Zizai was overjoyed. This decisive battle was extraordinary. After discussing for a while, he left his seat and said in a deep voice, "Tomorrow, we must take advantage of the enemy's incomplete defenses and seize the royal city in one fell swoop, then march on the Shachi Kingdom..."
Such a great battle requires careful planning, and the Asura Army brothers must be kept in top condition.
These younger generation members have set such a good example; we must set a good example for ourselves.
Watching the old man's retreating figure, Jia Xu turned to Yan Gang and the others, and said in a deep voice, " Yan Gang, you must eliminate the enemy before the old man tomorrow, so that the Asura Army has no chance to make a move."
"What do you mean? Does the strategist really have a grudge against the old man?" Yan Gang was stunned for a moment and asked with a look of surprise and doubt.
What's going on? The old man is going to have made a wasted trip.
Jia Xu chuckled meaningfully and said, " Old Man Bai is currently holding back a fire in his heart. The brighter this fire burns, the more terrifying it will be when it finally erupts."