Chapter 2074: Chapter 192: More Than a Family Matter (3)
Moreover, with a million troops from the prefectures converging, they aid to establish a solid northeastern defense line centered around Tong Yang City, firmly holding the Qi Army beyond this line.
Standing in the air, Zhongxuan Sheng squinted his eyes, gazing into the distance. In the shadow of that mighty city, he saw smoke and dust billowing, with a large cavalry surging like dark clouds.
“Is the Xia Army actually daring to go out of the city for battle?” Jiang Wang, who ascended into the sky alongside, asked sowhat surprised.
In his view, the strength of the Qi Army was undeniable. Sweeping across the realm, only an Overlord Country could challenge their edge.
The only advantage for the Xia Army lay in the terrain, and only by fortified defense in the city could they possibly stand against the Qi Army.
Why would they instead choose to go out of the city for battle at this ti?
Especially that flag embroidered with the words “Zhen Guo” clearly indicated that this force was one of Sumr Country’s strongest elite troops. This was clearly no probing move; the Xia Army’s montum was strong, as if they were determined to drive the Qi Army back to the east bank of the Lian River in one move!
Zhongxuan Sheng calmly explained, “The danger of mountains and rivers cannot secure a state. Only the will to die can consolidate its borders. Before defending the city, they must fight a battle. If this battle isn’t fought, the Xia Army’s morale will dissipate. Why did Marshal Cao spare no expense to capture Jianfeng Mountain in one day and occupy Fengjie Prefecture in three days? This is the reason!”
If Yu Liyang truly turned Fengjie Prefecture into a quagmire of flesh and blood, successfully delaying the Qi Army, then in Xiangyou Prefecture they could calmly defend at leisure, enduring until the end of ti.
But Jianfeng Mountain fell in a single battle, and Fengjie Prefecture changed flags in three days. The military spirit and fighting spirit of the people of Sumr Country were almost shattered.
In a national war that has progressed to this point, if there was still not a single direct confrontation, not a shred of courage could be displayed, then the city could not be defended. If people’s will has no anchor, it will eventually collapse!
The Autumn Kill Army is still on the east bank of Lian River and hasn’t crossed yet, so this battle does not involve them.
Therefore, Jiang Wang and Zhongxuan Sheng could still discuss a few words here.
“Which book does this sentence co from?” Jiang Wang asked, “This phrase about the dangers of mountains and rivers.”
“Oh,” Zhongxuan Sheng casually said, “It’s from Emperor Xia Xiang, recorded in the Book of Sumr, which is also the origin of their military title ‘Zhen Guo Army’.
Although rely a lightly spoken sentence, it was enough to show how much preparation this plump man had put into the War of Xia! Clearly, being in the army this ti, he could rely be considered a mid-level military commander, only needing to focus on the forces under his control. Yet he did not relax even a bit in considering the overall situation!
He approached the War of Xia with the deanor of commanding it, to confront the rivalry between him and Zhongxuan Zun.
How can anyone say that the outco is already decided?
Even if in the western suburbs of Linzi, Zhongxuan Zun with his commanding presence won the position of vanguard general.
Even if Zhongxuan Zun now leads an overwhelming force across the Xia Region, almost holding an overwhelming advantage in achievents.
But this war is not over yet.
There are still infinite possibilities.
And both Zhongxuan Sheng and Jiang Wang are undoubtedly people who can grasp those “possibilities.”
At this mont, Jiang Wang didn’t say anything else. He watched the surging military tide ahead and rely said, “Presumably, Marshal Cao had foreseen this early on.”
“Otherwise, why do you think the Wind Pursuit Army needed to sharpen their edge first? Capturing twenty-three cities in three days, making the entire Fengjie Prefecture change its旗s, now it is the ti when the Wind Pursuit Army is at its peak! At this mont, bayonets et blood, blades clash, and it is just the right ti!”
Zhongxuan Sheng spoke to this point, unable to help but sigh, “Every step on the opposite side is under Marshal Cao’s control. It is not that they lack wisdom, but that they have no other choice. This is truly a splendid army!”
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