Chapter 225

Ardashi City, an important military stronghold in the eastern part of the Sassanid Dynasty.

The garrison here is numerous, all elite soldiers of the Sassanid Dynasty.

There is also a powerful demon beast legion, which can be called the most difficult city to capture for the Sassanid Dynasty at the current stage, comparable to the natural barrier of Holy Mountain City.

The Empress of the Sassanid Dynasty, Alisha, is in this city.

Besides this, there are 4 Sage Realms, and the city-protecting array and the Harmony Meridian Array have all reached their limit.

The other three major families all know that this war is of great importance, determining the fate of the Sassanid Dynasty.

The heads of each major family responded to the call of Empress Alisha, all personally leading their own troops to arrive here.

Not only that, the well-known generals of the Sassanid Dynasty are also here; they are coordinating their fighting together, preparing to resist this attack by the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty.

After discussing for a day, the head of the Karl family, Karl Azman, expressed his view: "I think that according to the habits of the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty's army, they certainly won't attack Ardashi City. They would have to pay a painful price to attack here, and they certainly wouldn't be able to capture it, so we must prevent the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty's main army from taking a detour to attack the capital."

Azman had previously studied at the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty's military academy, so he understood some of the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty's tactics and military strategy.

Not only him, but many major families in surrounding countries would also let some family members go to the interior of the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty for advanced studies.

Whether they choose a sect or a military academy depends on their needs.

The head of the Farah family, Farah Ibn, nodded. He pointed to some locations on the sand table and continued: "Based on my many years of experience in marching and fighting, ambushes can be set in these places,"

"Especially this plain, which has a large river on it. If the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty's main army prepares to attack from here, we can open the sluice gates to release water and crush them. When they are caught off guard, my Earth Dragon Legion can defeat them in one fell swoop."

The Earth Dragon Legion is very good at underground surprise attacks and certainly has a knack for setting traps.

The head of the Nasser family, Nasser Hassan, also stated: "I think Ibn's plan is good. My Green Bull Legion can cooperate with you to fight an ambush battle!"

As a loyal subject of the Sassanid family, Mo Lei also began to offer advice: "The Giant Elephant Legion will stay behind to guard here. I can lead the Lion Heart Legion, which has the strongest mobility, to attack the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty's supply lines. This way, they won't be able to attend to both ends, and if they can't get supplies, they will either have to attack by force or retreat directly."

Other generals also expressed their tactical opinions one after another, resulting in dozens of plans.

The best scenario is that the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty loses its supply lines, the morale of the army is unstable, and the Emperor of the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty, having personally led the expedition, cannot lose face and retreat, so he will certainly have to attack fiercely.

How could our Ardashi City be something they can capture?

By then, the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty will have suffered heavy losses, most of the troops in the western theater will have been lost here, and the Sassanid Dynasty, with its momentum like a rainbow, will be able to counterattack the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty and occupy a large amount of territory.

Of course, this is only the most ideal plan. Among these dozens of plans, most are for protracted warfare and war of attrition.

That is to say, comparing the national strength of the two countries. After all, the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty is on a long-distance expedition, consuming resources exponentially, and the Sassanid Dynasty can still afford to fight.

The generals and the heads of the three major families, that is, the three dukes, discussed and envisioned things very seriously and carefully, fearing that they might miss a single detail.

At this time, Empress Alisha spoke up: "I think it is inadvisable for us to divide our forces at this time. The Heavenly Strategy Dynasty is coming aggressively this time, and they will likely fight us to the death at Ardashi City. Therefore, our best method is to remain unchanged to meet all changes, watch how they fight, and then respond."

When Alisha came here, it could be said that she knew nothing about military operations.

She also belongs to the type like Li Chen, who cultivates in seclusion in the imperial palace, having no experience in leading troops to fight, and not even having experience in training.

But recently, she has been cramming some military theory, which means she has read many military books.

She feels that her words have a certain reference value.

Alisha's words caused the surrounding ministers to fall silent for a while.

Duke Azman asked: "This subject dares to ask, what is Your Majesty's basis?"

Alisha said thoughtfully: "I think if I were Li Chen, hearing that he has many Sage Realms on his side, if I had such a great advantage, I would directly crush the enemy's main force, and then the enemy army would collapse without being attacked."

In Alisha's view, since Li Chen came personally, it certainly wasn't to fight a protracted war.

Even Alisha has been somewhat impatient staying in this place for a few days.

She doesn't believe Li Chen likes to hang around in the military camp all the time.

But this statement of hers made Azman and others feel somewhat ridiculous.

Do you think Li Chen is a fool? Even if Li Chen wanted to fight, it is estimated that the generals under him would also advise against it.

Ardashi City is impregnable, and they are all hoping Li Chen will come personally; by then, they might even be able to capture him alive here.

Whoever captures the Emperor of the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty alive will certainly be able to leave the most significant mark in national history.

Duke Azman wanted to refute the Empress, but considered the Empress's strength.

After all, this person is capable of killing everyone present in seconds.

Even if they are dissatisfied in their hearts, they still have to be polite when speaking.

Otherwise, they would know they were wrong when they ended up decapitated.

Duke Azman could only respectfully say: "Your Majesty, your idea is not wrong. Let's follow what you said for now; we will hold this place and wait for the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty's attack."

Being able to say this can be considered giving face to this Empress. Anyway, the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty hasn't attacked yet, and dividing the forces is indeed unnecessary.

Today's military meeting was thus concluded, but except for Alisha, many people were dissatisfied.

They all felt that the Empress had no experience and yet acted arbitrarily; could it be that she is afraid of death?

On the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty's side, battle preparations have also begun.

Don't say, Alisha did indeed guess Li Chen's thoughts, but only guessed half of it.

Li Chen certainly intends to personally lead the army to attack Ardashi City; going to other cities has no meaning, and this is also Guo Guo Po Yun's strategy.

But Guo Guo Po Yun wouldn't be stupid enough to concentrate all the main force in Ardashi City.

You must know that Li Chen's team has ten Sage Realms; what kind of concept is this?

Guo Guo Po Yun has never fought such a wealthy battle in his life.

I'm afraid even the founding emperor of the Li imperial family didn't have such a fierce team.

Then what is Guo Guo Po Yun afraid of? Li Chen and the other Sage Realms didn't come here to play.

Guo Guo Po Yun has a sure-win method, which is to drag down the Sassanid Dynasty's main force, and then launch a comprehensive attack elsewhere.

Li Chen and the other Sage Realms don't need any cover; they advance slowly toward Ardashi City, directly telling the other side that Emperor Li Chen is going to attack Ardashi City. Then Ardashi City, where the Empress is located, will certainly strengthen its guard and even contract its defensive lines.

Ten Sage Realms advancing without any concealment; it would be strange if the Sassanid Dynasty weren't panicked.

But the clever point lies in this slow advance; anyway, I tell you I'm coming to attack you, but I'm not in a hurry to attack.

And the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty's army is not like the Sassanid Dynasty, which spends the vast majority of its money and resources on cultivating the four major demon beast legions.

The Heavenly Strategy Dynasty's army is all main force!

There is even support from the troops led by He Lan Xuan.

So, while the absolute main force where Li Chen is located slowly advances on Ardashi City,

other armies begin to enter the hinterland of the Sassanid Dynasty, and can even dispatch siege troops to attack surrounding cities.

The four major demon beast legions are indeed surprise troops with very fierce combat power, but do you dare to go out from Ardashi City to support other cities?

By then, all kinds of requests for help will be sent to Ardashi City.

If you dare to leave the city to support, we will attack Ardashi City.

If you don't dare, you just hunker down, and other cities will fall into the panic of being abandoned, and then they will sooner or later be captured by our Heavenly Strategy Dynasty's army.

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Guo Guo Po Yun's tactics are temporarily like this; he has to see how the other side responds before he can meet moves with moves.

There are also many generals in the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty. Besides Guo Guo Po Yun, the generals in the central military tent have also given many fighting methods, just like the generals in the Sassanid Dynasty's military camp, who can provide dozens of plans.

They are all very capable, and these plans are not wrong either.

If no one obeys anyone, and everyone attacks according to their own methods, in a battle of this level, it is very easy to play oneself to death.

The benefit of having unified command is that it won't be very chaotic.

Li Chen believes in Guo Guo Po Yun's ability; after all, this is Guo Guo Po Yun's job.

Except for He Lan Xuan, Li Chen did not let other Sage Realms participate in these discussions.

Before the comprehensive attack, Li Chen returned to his own camp, which is the imperial family's camp.

Two people had already been waiting here for a long time.

Prince Anxi Li Ji, hearing Li Chen's summons, immediately ran over from the military camp where Liu Hao was located.

Along the way, he was still thinking about what the Emperor meant by calling him at this time.

As a result, just after arriving at the camp, Li Ji discovered an acquaintance.

"Fifth brother? Why are you here?"

Seeing the Fifth Imperial Prince Li Ran, Li Ji was naturally somewhat surprised.

"The Emperor promised to bring me here. Why are you here too?"

Li Ran was also very confused about Li Ji's appearance.

Because when they were in the imperial capital, Li Ji lied and said he was just going back to the imperial capital to stroll around, but as a result, the two of them met here.

Li Ji sighed and said: "Alas, my days recently haven't been easy, and I want to accumulate some military merit. What about you?"

Li Ran said casually: "I want to repay the Emperor's kindness."

Li Ji: "... We are all brothers, you are being distant by saying that. I am telling the truth."

After this guy was lectured by Li Chen, he also began to slowly imitate Li Chen's style.

Li Chen is just too lazy for formalities; if you have something to say, say it, if not, get lost. I don't have time to talk nonsense with you.

It's just that Li Ji doesn't have Li Chen's strength and status, so he says it a bit more tactfully.

But being able to be imitated by someone of similar age is enough to prove Li Chen's excellence. At least in Li Ji's view, this emperor is worth learning from.

After a moment of silence, Li Ran said: "Since you want to know, then I will tell you. The reason I have lived until now is that I want to make the second and third brothers wish they were dead."

Li Ran cultivates diligently just to crush the Second Imperial Prince in terms of talent and strength.

The reason he came to mix for military merit is that he wants to crush the Third Imperial Prince in terms of military ability.

To trample the talents they are most proud of under his feet, letting them realize that even if he has fallen into the bottom of the valley, he can still surpass them at any time.

Hearing these things, Li Ji didn't feel surprised; he also knew about the events of that year.

The struggle for the throne has been this cruel since ancient times.

Regarding the affairs of these three, Li Ji had no thoughts; he just wanted to get money and go back to continue his business.

They are brothers after all, so the two of them started chatting here.

At first, Li Ji felt that Li Ran is now a blind man and just came here to pass the time.

Unexpectedly, some of the things Li Ran spoke about made Li Ji greatly shocked, and even what kind of combat plans the four major demon beast legions would adopt and how to deal with the four major demon beast legions were explained clearly.

"You can go and tell Guo Guo Po Yun these things; perhaps you can exchange them for a certain amount of appreciation." Li Ran sat to the side, not caring much.

"This isn't very good, Fifth brother, why don't you go and say it?" This sentence from Li Ji indicated that he actually really wanted to go and say it; who knows, this might also count as military merit.

"My identity is relatively special." Li Ran only said this, but actually he already understood everything.

And at this time, a sound of footsteps walked in from the entrance.

The two imperial princes knelt on the ground on the spot, paying respects to Li Chen.

Li Chen told them to rise and sat in the main seat.

Glancing at the two present, Li Chen said: "Li Ji, how have you been training in the army recently? I heard from Guo Guo Po Yun that you performed well when defending the city."

(End of chapter)