The more arrogant the subordinates of the North Prince were, the better it was for him. If one day he and the North Prince had a falling out and war ensued, these arrogant generals could beco a disaster for the North Country.
However, Lu Yi soon discovered that Xuanyuan Chen was not arrogant. On the contrary, the ti Xuanyuan Chen estimated was sowhat conservative.
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On the opposite riverbank.
A general clad in armor looked at the military camp where North Country's soldiers were stationed and confidently said, "I have long heard that North Country's soldiers are brave and good at fighting, very impressive. Let this general have a good experience. I want to see just how formidable North Country's soldiers really are!"
...
Early the next morning.
Lu Yi was still sleeping in his tent when the deafening sound of drumming woke him up. He awoke to find his face looking very ugly.
He said to the trusted aide outside his tent, "Chen Lie, what happened?"
The guard imdiately entered the tent and said, "Your Highness, General Xuanyuan has launched an attack!"
Hearing this, Lu Yi's face instantly darkened.
Although Xuanyuan Chen and his n were not his own subordinates, they were sent by the North Prince Faction to help him capture Heyang County. Yet these fellows didn't even inform him before launching the attack, just started drumming as if he didn't exist at all.
Though he was displeased, Lu Yi didn't say much. He got up, dressed, skipped breakfast, and went directly to the front. He wanted to see how North Country's soldiers fought.
As soon as Lu Yi reached the frontline, the artillery positions let out deafening roars. Lu Yi wasn't far from the artillery positions, and each blast felt like a direct hit to his innards, causing his body to involuntarily tremble with the sound of the gunfire.
Soon, Lu Yi saw the opposite riverbank get enveloped in clouds of dirt. He hurriedly asked soone to bring him a telescope to observe the situation on the other side.
Seeing the cannonballs explode and blow Huai Prince's soldiers to pieces, Lu Yi's legs started to tremble uncontrollably.
Was this the power of these weapons?
How terrifying!
Lu Yi finally understood why neither the Barbarian Tribe nor Great Wu were a match for North Country. The firepower of these cannons was akin to that of a Grandmaster, and crucially, there were enough of them.
As long as North Country could keep producing them, even if so nation or power had many Grandmasters, they might not be a match for North Country. The continuous barrage from these cannons might even exhaust a Grandmaster to death.
Watching the cannonballs relentless harvest the lives of soldiers on the other bank, Lu Yi's face turned pale. This was no war; it was a one-sided slaughter.
With the power of these cannons, would it take three days to reach the opposite shore?
No, even two hours might be unnecessary!
Lu Yi quickly noticed that North Country warships had already started crossing the river.
These warships were hastily modified, but the ships were equipped with things like mortars—small cannons. As the warships drew near the opposite shore, a few surviving Huai Prince's soldiers tried to resist stubbornly, only to be dispatched after a few blasts.
The bombardnt lasted for only about an hour, and soon Lu Yi's trusted aides' military flags were planted on the riverbank fortifications across the way.
Xuanyuan Chen and his n were only helping Lu Yi seize Heyang County, so the flags could not bear the emblem of the North Country.
Seeing the flag fluttering on the flagpole, Lu Yi sat down hard on the ground.
In theory, once North Country's soldiers successfully crossed the river, it wouldn't be long until he could take Heyang County, and soon he would be able to make a coback. He should be happy—yet he couldn't feel any joy at that mont.
The thought that he might have to face the cannons of North Country in the future filled Lu Yi with fear.
If he had led a traditional army to launch a river-crossing battle, it would have probably taken months to achieve success, whereas the army of the North Country needed less than two hours to eliminate the defending troops across the river.
What kind of war was this…
If one day the North Prince led his troops southward, could it be that less than a month would be needed to directly take down the Capital City and change dynasties?
Lu Yi's trusted aide quickly supported him, "Your Highness, what's wrong?"
"Your Highness, are you alright?"
"Your Highness…"
At this mont, Lu Yi's gaze was vacant, as if he could no longer hear the sounds of the outside world, like he was sitting on the ground, staring at the artillery smoke on the opposite bank of the river.
After what seed like an eternity, Lu Yi's ears gradually began to pick up the voices of his aides, and he said weakly, "Help up."
The aides hurriedly helped Lu Yi to his feet and escorted him back to the tent.
The scene witnessed today was a profound shock to Lu Yi; he had never imagined that war could be so swift.
After General Xuanyuan's troops occupied the other side of the river, he ca to the outside of Lu Yi's tent. He intended to symbolically report the battle situation to Lu Yi, but Lu Yi's aides stopped General Xuanyuan, saying, "General Xuanyuan, the Prince is indisposed, he has entrusted you with full responsibility for this war. You can report to him after Heyang County has been captured.
There is no need to report to him in the anti."
General Xuanyuan did not persist; he clasped his hands, saying, "I understand, then the Prince should rest well."
…
One day later.
Inside Shunan City.
Lu Yong was enjoying the service of the beauty, when suddenly a group of generals stord into the hall.
"Prince, this is terrible!"
"Prince, Prince Lu Yi is coming for us!"
…
The sudden influx of generals sent Lu Yong into panic; his body instantly stiffened, and his overweight form was unable to rise, lying on top of the beauty.
Lu Yong said in terror, "How is that possible!"
"Impossible, with Quanping River as a barrier, how could the North Country's soldiers cross over so quickly!"
Seeing Lu Yong flattened on the beauty, in a state of panic, trying to get up but unable to, the generals grew even more distressed.
They were already battered and defeated, barely finding a stable place. They thought they could continue their extravagant lifestyle here, only to have it quickly shattered by Prince Lu Yi.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
At that mont, a general suddenly remarked, "You all saw the weapon North Country used just now. If this continues, our deaths are certain."
Another general suggested, "Why not surrender? Prince Lu Yi is in need of n now; he certainly won't make things difficult for us."
Hearing their words, Lu Yong, who was lying on top of the beauty like a fat pig, chid in, "Yes, surrender! I surrender!"
However, no sooner had he spoken than everyone's gaze turned sharply towards Lu Yong, their eyes filled with ruthless killing intent.
The next mont, a general drew his sword and pierced both Lu Yong and the beauty with a single thrust.
Lu Yong couldn't fathom, even in death, that it was these very people who had supported him in taking over his father's position, and now they had turned on him so abruptly.
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