"Do we really need so many troops?" The Emperor's eyes flickered with doubt, and he looked troubled.
He thought he was already incredibly ambitious, but he never expected his subordinates to be even more ruthless, aiming to create an army of a million.
Fengzhong Longzi nodded and said with a wry smile, "Your Majesty, the crossbow bolts from Great Liang are extremely terrifying. Since we can't stop them, we can only pay with our lives!"
This is a clash between spear and shield!
It would be virtually impossible for the Yamata Nation to defend against a five-pronged attack. The resources required are far too numerous, and the intelligence must be absolutely flawless; otherwise, catastrophic consequences would ensue.
If the enemy were to reach Iai Island, it would be even more undesirable. Even if the Yamata Nation were to be defended, it would essentially be gone, leaving only a ruined capital, which would be no different from annihilation!
Therefore, we must turn the passive situation into an active one.
The safest approach would be to concentrate our forces and eliminate a few of the five armies first; that would be the best option.
As for the problem of insufficient food and resources, more deaths will suffice.
Hiss!
Upon hearing his last sentence, everyone gasped in shock; this was truly a ruthless person.
No wonder he dared to ask for an army of 800,000; he wanted to use these 800,000 to secure the safety of the Yamata Nation. As for the issue of provisions and pay, it was not even on his radar.
Yes, dead people don't need to eat.
What a ruthless and ambitious man!
Even Kusakawa Akio couldn't help but open his mouth and exclaim, "This kid is ruthless; he's capable of great things!"
A person who isn't ruthless can't stand firm; if given the chance, this person might be no less capable than myself.
He knew in his heart that the Emperor was probably tempted.
With a million-strong army at his command, the Emperor was virtually invincible without expending too many resources; he couldn't possibly refuse.
really!
After hearing Fengzhong Longzi's words, the Emperor no longer hesitated and said in a deep voice, "It's settled then. We will spare no expense and directly conscript another 800,000 troops to resist the foreign enemy."
Every child in the family who is twelve years of age or older must go to the battlefield to fight the enemy. Anyone who dares to obstruct this will be punished for treason and executed without mercy!
Fengzhong Longzi, you will be in charge of this conscription. I hope you will not disappoint me!
Hiss!
Everyone gasped in shock. This was a direct confrontation with a million-strong army; His Majesty the Emperor was about to undertake something momentous.
Anyone over the age of twelve must join the army; this will be unprecedentedly bloody, and the Great Liang has driven the Yamata Nation to the brink of despair.
However, this is also good. As long as we send another 600,000 troops, we can at least protect the Yamata Nation, and the crisis in the Great Liang can be resolved.
snort!
Looking at the Emperor and his ministers, each with their own agendas, Kusakawa Akio's eyes flashed with a cold smile. This army isn't something you can just say you own.
He couldn't help but sneer inwardly, "Without sufficient prestige, how could he possibly control those arrogant and unruly generals? And an army of 800,000 men? Aren't they afraid of bottling up their own strength?"
The emperor glanced at him but remained silent; at this point, everything was focused on resisting the Great Liang.
With the full support of several powerful figures in the Yamata Nation, the entire Yamata Nation embarked on a frenzied conscription campaign, adding 500,000 troops in just half a day, bringing the total military strength to 700,000.
Then, led by Fengzhong Longzi and Kusakawa Akio, they charged straight at several armies.
Within the territory of the Yamata Nation, mountains of corpses and seas of blood were everywhere, and slaughter was rampant.
With its domestic forces withdrawn, the outer defenses of the Yamata Nation were no match for the Great Liang, and were utterly crushed.
In the past two days, five armies have launched a fierce attack on various places, causing most of the Yamata Nation to fall under the banner of the Great Liang and become part of the Great Liang Nation.
The main force of the central army was led by Sun Jian, who fought his way into the heart of the Yamata Nation, but was finally stopped.
"General, the Yamata Nation has conscripted a million soldiers..." The Net (a powerful organization) reported the news, causing Sun Jian to burst into laughter.
"Recruiting a million soldiers?"
Sun Jian curled his lip, his face full of sarcasm, and said, "This is simply a joke. The Yamata Nation has even sent twelve-year-old children to the battlefield. Do they really think that having more people means they have an advantage?"
A bunch of idiots!
If having more people guarantees victory, then what's the point of training soldiers? Ultimately, it comes down to having elite combat power.
Combat effectiveness and weaponry are the key; all other schemes and tricks are just minor matters.
But this is for the best. With their crazy actions, we don't have as many scruples anymore and can go on a killing spree.
His gaze turned forward, a bloodthirsty glint in his eyes, where a dense army blocked his path.
This is the main course.
"General, ahead lies Fengzhong Longzi, the newly appointed Left General of the Yamata Nation, whose status is no less than yours. He commands 200,000 elite troops. Should we contact General Ran Min?" Net whispered a reminder from the side.
This is an army of 200,000, while our side only has less than 100,000. This is really quite risky.
"Hmph, only two hundred thousand? What do I, Sun Jian, have to fear!"
A savage glint flashed in Sun Jian's eyes. This so-called army of 200,000 was far from impressive, and on the battlefield, numbers were never the deciding factor.
He waved his hand dismissively and said in a deep voice, "Men, bring out my Red-Coat Cannon!"
Since a ruthless one has come, don't blame me for being uncivilized. I'll show you what cruelty is.
Opposite him was the newly appointed Left General Fengzhong Longzi, and his deputy Takayama Ichizawa.
"The enemy's military formation is terrifying; no wonder they are the enemy's main force!"
As the overwhelming enemy forces surged forward, Fengzhong Longzi's eyes were filled with seriousness. Even with twice the number of troops as the Great Liang army, he still dared not say that victory was assured.
According to intelligence, the person on the other side is the person in charge of this attack on the Yamata Nation by the Great Liang. This is definitely the elite of the elite, and we must be very careful.
Takayama Ichizawa sneered, "Our troops are also elite, and we have twice the strength of the enemy. We're not necessarily afraid of them!"
He has now pledged allegiance to the Emperor, and it is time for him to atone for his crimes and earn merit. He must make amends for his achievements.
"Indeed, in a battle between two sides, it's all about courage."
Fengzhong Longzi nodded. If they still didn't dare to attack with twice the number of troops, they might as well go home and farm.
"Kill!"
A roar echoed across the entire battlefield, and the 200,000-strong army launched an offensive, surrounding Sun Jian from all sides.
Your arrow formation is impressive, huh? Go ahead and shoot arrows in all directions if you dare.
Kill them!
In an instant, an overwhelming Yamata Nation soldiers charged toward Sun Jian. After being humiliated for so many days, they could finally take the initiative to attack.
Takayama Ichizawa roared even louder, shouting, "Brothers, this is the moment to make our mark!"
He raised his long sword high and charged straight at the enemy.
Sun Jian spotted him immediately from a distance and couldn't help but sneer, "This bastard looks like a dead man, yet he dares to lead the charge! Blow him away!"
Boom!
A wave of heat rose up, and a shell shot out, heading straight for Takayama Ichizawa.
What is that?
As he charged forward, Takayama Ichizawa's pupils contracted. Seeing the cannonballs hurtling towards him from afar, he mistook them for crossbow bolts and simply used his shield to block them before continuing his charge.