Chapter 172

"General Meng, what lofty opinion do you have?"

He looked at Meng Zhang, his eyes carrying a hint of expectation.

The Yellow Turban Army, although numerous in number, but when facing the Da Qian dynasty's iron cavalry.

After all, it's still due to insufficient foundation, still appearing powerless.

Moreover, it's embarrassing to say.

Currently, the Yellow Turban Army is still able to jump around lively under the Da Qian dynasty's relentless suppression.

Firmly nailed to the Luozhou battlefield.

It is inseparable from Meng Zhang's status as a basic Commander-in-Chief with a base value of 104 and his holy command.

It is also precisely because Meng Zhang stubbornly held back the main force of the Da Qian dynasty on the front battlefield.

Only then did the Yellow Turban Army get a chance to catch its breath.

Did not allow the Da Qian dynasty to directly suppress them.

But facing the Da Qian dynasty's continuous drafting of renowned Commander-in-Chiefs.

Meng Zhang has also begun to be somewhat overwhelmed.

This is, after all, just an ordinary world, at most with a bit of supernatural power.

It is not a mythological world.

Even if Meng Zhang were stronger, he couldn't transform into myriad forms.

Now, with the Da Qian dynasty's frenzied drafting.

Nearly half of the Da Qian dynasty's renowned generals have gathered on the Luozhou battlefield.

During this period, Meng Zhang has almost single-handedly opposed the foundation of an entire dynasty.

But people will always have moments of negligence.

Facing the full roster of renowned generals of the Da Qian dynasty.

Meng Zhang has already done his best.

Teammates are not pulling their weight.

Recently, the probability of the Da Qian dynasty breaking through the flank has been increasing.

If this continues, even if Meng Zhang can still fight...

When the flank is completely breached.

His frontline defense, no matter how impregnable, will be useless.

Therefore, Meng Zhang is also somewhat uncertain how long the Yellow Turban Army can still hold out.

He is not truly a member of the Taiping Sect.

He is here to be a traitor.

As a result, he's now messed up.

The entire Yellow Turban sees him contributing the most.

He is almost becoming the chief of the Yellow Turban Army.

If one were to speak frankly.

In the hearts of the Yellow Turban soldiers on the Luozhou battlefield nowadays.

Zhang Jue's status is not even comparable to Meng Zhang's!

At least Meng Zhang is now invincible in battle and can lead them to victory.

"Develop southward!"

Facing Zhang Jue's inquiry, Meng Zhang took a deep breath and slowly exhaled four words.

He explained: "Now the realm of Great Xuan is in great chaos, with the thirty-six rebel kings rising in rebellion; this is precisely a time of turmoil."

"This subordinate believes the Yellow Turban Army can consider splitting forces into two routes."

"One route will continue to stay on the Luozhou battlefield to contend with the Da Qian dynasty, while the other route will head south to the Great Xuan dynasty where the thirty-six rebel kings have risen, to carve out a base there."

"This not only can relieve the pressure on the Luozhou battlefield, but also can open up a new battlefield and development space for the Yellow Turban Army."

"Hmm."

It's just right to throw all those nuisances into the Great Xuan dynasty.

Just let him keep those Yellow Turban troops on the front battlefield.

Next, Meng Zhang only needs to consider retreating to defend the rear.

Just hold onto a part of Luozhou.

As for the Yellow Turban Army's survival issue, it is no longer within his consideration.

As long as the Taiping Sect's bulky, cumbersome burden is gone.

Meng Zhang might not be able to break the situation against the Da Qian dynasty's luxurious lineup of renowned generals.

But merely holding onto a small part of Luozhou's territory is still possible.

Previously, it was because the Taiping Sect's operations in Luozhou were spread too thin.

And there were no capable fighters.

Meng Zhang needed to go around providing support and putting out fires.

This left him somewhat exhausted mentally and physically.

Now, just need to throw the Taiping Sect's main force into the Great Xuan dynasty.

If only bringing the combat troops.

Meng Zhang still has confidence to clash with the Da Qian dynasty's lineup of renowned generals.

"This suggestion is very far-sighted."

Indeed, we can't always be deadlocked on a single battlefield.

Splitting our forces into two routes, heading south to open a new battlefield, is an excellent choice.

However, have you considered the personnel for the southern route, General Meng?

Upon hearing Meng Zhang's words, Zhang Jue's eyes also flashed with a glint of sharpness.

He fully understood the feasibility of what Meng Zhang said, but also understood the risks involved.

He gazed into the distance, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

Meng Zhang continued: "General Tiangong, Yuan Zhang and Zhang Tianxuan are both brave and skilled in combat, and well-versed in military strategy."

The Yellow Turban Army they lead will surely carve out a domain in the Da Xuan dynasty.

Moreover, we can also use this opportunity to join forces with other anti-rebel factions to jointly oppose the Da Xuan court.

Rather than being deadlocked alone against the Da Qian dynasty's army!

Seeing Zhang Jue still hesitating a bit, Meng Zhang added his counsel.

He really didn't want to keep dragging this group of the old, weak, sick, and disabled into fighting the Da Qian dynasty.

It's too exhausting!

Now the Da Qian court is powerful; although our Yellow Turban Army is numerous, we still lack the strength to confront it head-on.

Heading south to develop might be our best option.

Zhang Jue collected himself and spoke slowly.

General Tiangong's words are absolutely correct.

The Da Qian court has deep foundations; although our Yellow Turban Army is brave, we cannot clash head-on with it.

Developing southward not only avoids direct confrontation with the Da Qian court, but also allows us to harness southern resources and popularity to strengthen our forces.

Meng Zhang nodded frantically, echoing in agreement.

Hmm, exactly so.

Zhang Jue expressed his agreement: "Tomorrow I will gather everyone to discuss this matter and arrange for Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Tianxuan to head south."

General Meng, you should also join the discussion to jointly deliberate the specifics of the southern advance.

Meng Zhang responded with an acknowledgment, his heart full of anticipation.

The next day, Zhang Jue convened the Yellow Turban Army's main commanders and strategists as scheduled to discuss the southern plan.

Everyone, our Yellow Turban Army now faces an unprecedented predicament.

The Da Qian court's army advances like a bamboo split; if we continue to deadlock here, we will hardly have a chance of victory.

Zhang Jue sat in the chief seat, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.

He took a deep breath and spoke slowly.

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a wave of heaviness in their hearts.

They all knew Zhang Jue's words were not false; the Yellow Turban Army's situation in Da Qian is indeed worrisome.

Therefore, I have decided to adopt General Meng's proposal and dispatch an elite force to develop southward.

To establish a base in the Da Xuan dynasty, opening a new path for the Yellow Turban Army.

Zhang Jue paused, then continued speaking.

As soon as Zhang Jue's words fell, the main tent immediately filled with murmurs of discussion.

Opinions on the southern operation varied among the crowd—some supported, some worried, and some took a wait-and-see attitude.

This southern operation will be led by Yuan Zhang and Zhang Tianxuan, leading a portion of the Yellow Turban Army's elite forces to develop in the south.

Zhang Jue signaled for everyone to quiet down, then continued speaking.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Tianxuan rose to their feet and bowed to Zhang Jue in gratitude.

Please rest assured, General Tiangong; we will surely not disappoint your expectations and will carve out a new territory for the Yellow Turban Army.

The two exchanged a smile, their eyes flashing with determined light.

Although they are disciples of Zhang Jue, they are still on the Lu Prefecture battlefield.

Within the Taiping Sect there is Zhang Jue, and among the Yellow Turban Army there is also Meng Zhang, this great deity.

Although they have gathered quite a number of people recently.

But it's merely small-scale skirmishes.

Thus, heading south to the Da Xuan dynasty.

It will surely be a case of 'the sky is high for birds to fly, the sea is wide for fish to leap'!

The opportunity for them to fully display their talents has finally arrived!

Good! With your words, I can rest easy.

This time, General Meng will assist you two in jointly discussing the specifics of the southern advance; I hope you can unite as one and work together on great endeavors.

Zhang Jue nodded and smiled.

Under Zhang Jue's arrangement, the preparations for the southern advance kicked off in full swing.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Tianxuan began selecting elite personnel to form the southern contingent.

Meng Zhang was responsible for preparing provisions and military equipment for those two brothers-in-arms.

The entire Yellow Turban Army sprang into action, making thorough preparations for the southern operation.

After several days of preparation, the southern contingent was finally assembled.

It is a force composed of several tens of thousands of elite warriors.

Accompanied by hundreds of thousands of the old, weak, sick, and disabled, as well as family members and dependents.

Although several tens of thousands are not yet professional elite troops, they are still quite good within the Yellow Turban Army, each brave and skilled in combat.

Under the leadership of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Tianxuan, they embarked on the southern expedition.

(End of Chapter)