Lin Qi had to answer: Our westward expansion plan has encountered considerable obstacles.
Oh, what is the obstacle? Ning Qi asked.
He is not the third one, a monster cultivator and a casual cultivator. To tell you the truth, Elder Cui Yu of Xuan Dao Sect is still in Dingxin City, guarding against the beast tide.
Ning Qi lowered her head and muttered: According to what I pointed out, Dingxin City was the first model town established by Emperor Father 20 years ago. It marked the first step for our Daning Kingdom to expand its territory in the western frontier.
Nowadays, the area we rule should have exceeded this scope long ago.
Oh, forget it, Your Highness, you didn’t know when you first came here. It’s great if we can keep this three-thirds of an acre of land. What else are we talking about about expansion? Let me tell you the truth. Just half a year ago, we built a new building in the Genxi Mountains.
The Xihai City below was captured by the monster army.
A total of 300,000 people were reduced to the prey of monsters, and our army also lost 5,000 soldiers, including more than 30 centurions and two generals who protected them. According to the establishment of Daning Kingdom, the centurions must be repaired by King Wu.
The cultivation level of generals is generally between the initial and intermediate levels of Emperor Wu.
Why didn't you report such a big thing earlier?
Your Highness, this western border is far away from the royal capital and the communication is poor. I am afraid that all the falcons I released to report died on the road. But you can rest assured that I have ordered to shrink the defense and concentrate the troops in several large towns.
Defend and abandon those small settlements. As early as half a year ago, we had repelled the beast tide. After the crisis was resolved, they did not attack on a large scale again.
Bring the map over. I want to see which cities our army is currently defending.
Following his orders, Lin Qi spread out a large map, and everyone came up to watch.
The prince asked again: Please mark out all the areas we currently control.
The red dots on the picture are where we are currently defending.
Ning Qi took a closer look and found that Lin Qi had concentrated all his troops in those large river basins, while abandoning many large towns and even some important strategic locations. She couldn't help but said angrily: General Lin, how did you command?
, why is our territory getting smaller and smaller? And how did Linyuan City, the fortress at the only exit of our country beyond Yuanchi, become the territory of Youguo?
Your Majesty, we have a serious shortage of sergeants. At the beginning, Your Majesty only gave me 200,000 troops, plus 50,000 masters from various sects, which was simply not enough to protect such a large territory. This Linyuan City is also where the You team took advantage of our troops to disperse.
At that time, I was captured. After learning the lesson from this incident, I thought it would be better to concentrate on defense than to disperse our troops. Over the past six months, I have worked hard in the western frontier and sure enough, there has been no major war.
Huh, there are not enough soldiers. General Lin no longer has to worry about this. What I have brought now is an army of 400,000. I will attack in an all-out manner and completely defeat all the monsters and Youguo troops.
Your Highness, you should think twice about this matter.
Okay, General Lin, don't say any more, just think about how to bear your father's wrath. Linyuan City is the choke point of Yuanchi. Your father has repeatedly told you not to lose it, but you lost it.
Your Highness, you have to help the general. Lin Qi was so frightened that he knelt on the ground.
But General Lin, you can rest easy, I will be able to regain the lost ground soon, and then your guilt will be lighter.
Then do you want me to lead my troops to assist His Highness?
That's not necessary. Even if I agree, can Elder Wu and Elder Cui of Xuan Dao Sect agree? Don't forget, your army includes many sect masters.
Wu Zhihe stood aside and remained silent. It was true that Elder Cui was his equal in the sect. He could not replace the opinions of Elder Cui and other members of the sect.
Your Highness, the last general is stupid
Lin Qi, take your men and quickly notify the garrison in various places to prepare for the defense change immediately, then gather your troops and return to the court quickly.
After Lin Qi accepted the order, he left with a group of close associates to convey His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's order. While Ning Qi, Wu Zhihe and other senior officials stayed in the city lord's palace to arrange defense matters.
Ning Qi looked at the map in detail and told her plan in full.
After hearing this, Wu Zhihe frowned and expressed his opinion: Your Highness, is your plan too aggressive? You have gathered 350,000 people to attack Linyuan City, leaving only 50,000 people.
Guard, in this way, if the city cannot be taken immediately, and a wave of beasts breaks out in the rear, our army will be in an embarrassing situation where the head and tail cannot care about each other. It is better to establish a firm foothold first and then plan for it slowly.
Ning Qi smiled confidently, but replied: Elder Wu, maybe you are much better than me in terms of cultivation strength, but I am better than you in arranging troops. There is a saying in the art of war: a general knows his plan, and his troops
You must be quick. Now that we are here, Youguo is not fully prepared. At this time, we launch an attack with all our strength. It is like a flood bursting its banks. It is overwhelming.
At that time, they were caught off guard. As for the rear, it has been safe and sound for a long time under Lin Qi's management. I predict that the possibility of the monster attacking during this period is very low. If we miss the current golden opportunity
, when the other side has figured out the strength of our formation and is prepared, it will be difficult to capture Linyuan City again.
But Wu Zhihe hesitated to speak. He still had some doubts in his heart. However, after all, he knew very little about how to use troops, so it was not easy for him to make rash comments.
Anyway, if you have any objections, feel free to raise them.
None of the generals spoke again.
That’s it, let’s deploy it in detail.
One day later, Zhan Chen's team received an order to defend the vast area around Huangshi Town. Firstly, Zhan Chen and Wang Wei's cultivation levels were not high; secondly, Ning Qi was more willing to believe
own Daning team, so they were not selected to participate in the main force attacking Linyuan City.
Zhan Chen immediately called his team together to discuss the matter. When he opened the map, everyone had the urge to curse. It turned out that Huangshi Town was a town built between the Genxi Mountains and the desert, and they had just crossed it.
The desert came here, and now we have to go back to the scorching desert. No one wants this.
Moreover, this town is not small, with a population of nearly 30,000. It is unrealistic to rely on more than 200 of them to defend it.
However, as the saying goes, military orders are like mountains, Zhan Chen Wang Wei had to obey the decision from above, and set off with the order and team. After traveling north along the edge of the mountain range for nearly three days, Zhan Chen and the others arrived at their destination.
Looking up, you can see a small town sandwiched between the green mountains and the desert, that is Huangshi Town. On the back of it is a tall and majestic mountain peak, and the snow water flowing down from the mountain gathers in front of the town.
A clear river nourishes the town and makes its surroundings full of life.
What makes it seem whitewashed is that less than a kilometer away from the town is the scorching desert, which exudes the smell of death.
When Zhan Chen and others approached the town, they found that it was heavily defended. Horses made of sharp wood could be seen everywhere outside the town, layer upon layer, leaving only a long and narrow passage to enter the town.
In addition, there are four tall towers built around the town to observe the enemy's situation in all directions.
Seeing this, Zhan Chen's heart couldn't help but sink: This town must be under threat, and I'm afraid it's more than once. It seems that this time, we have won a big lottery.
As soon as they approached, they were spotted by the sentry on the tower and the alarm was immediately sounded.
After a while, a group of people rushed out of the town, all dressed in Xuan Dao Sect costumes.
The two groups of people stopped when they met. No introduction was needed. Just by looking at their clothes, one could tell that they were from the same sect. The leader of the town's garrison was a burly man with a full beard. When he saw Zhan Chen's group, he
Obviously very happy, he laughed and said: First of all, let me introduce myself. My name is Pei Shan. We have finally received reinforcements. In a ghost place like this, every additional strong person is a blessing. May I ask what your last name is?
Zhan Chen smiled slightly and replied: My name is Zhan Chen, and I am the captain of our team. The person next to me is Wang Wei, who is the vice-captain. We are here to take over your defense of Huangshi Town.
Pei Shan, who succeeded us, suddenly woke up and murmured: Unknowingly, it has been twenty years.
Yes, Elder Pei, we were ordered to change our defenses.
Great, we can finally go back. Pei Shan's men couldn't help cheering, and everyone had an expression of relief on their faces.
Pei Shan looked at Zhan Chen and the others carefully, and said in astonishment: Zhan Chen, you are the only ones.
Zhan Chen nodded and replied: Yes, what's the matter?
No, there must be a mistake. You only have more than 200 people and you can't defend this place. Our team originally had 5,000 people and 5 Martial Emperor-level masters. In the past 20 years, we have lost two Martial Emperors and more than 2,000 soldiers.
With your few manpower, I'm afraid you won't be able to hold on for a wave of beasts.
However, this is the fact, His Highness Ning Qi asked us to come here.
It's ridiculous. This is the area where sand ants are most violent. The new commander doesn't know the situation at all.
As far as I know, there hasn’t been a beast wave in the past six months, right?
Yes, but if there is another beast wave, you guys will be in danger.
After hearing Pei Shan's words, Zhan Chen and the others felt even heavier.
Pei Shan sighed and said: Brothers, since the order has been given, you and I can't disobey it. Unfortunately, we also want to leave this ghost place. I'll leave this place to you. Follow me in later, I will
Let me explain to you the fortifications of this town in detail.
Zhan Chen nodded and led his men to follow Pei Shan into Huangshi Town. At this moment, they did not know that a huge conspiracy was brewing in the Genxi Mountains behind them.