Chapter 212: Wariness

Current Zhang Tianxuan base attribute values: Commander-in-Chief 98 (peak 100), Martial 103, Intelligence 100 (peak 101), Politics 96 (peak 100).

Currently it is daytime, Zhang Tianxuan's Star Marshal effect gives three Commander-in-Chief +2, Zhang Tianxuan's Commander-in-Chief value rises to 100!

Speaking, the two led the Hongwu Ming Army, charging ahead of the troops toward the enemy formation.

The generals behind them, Chang Mao and Gu Yilong, etc., were not willing to be outdone.

Leading their own troops, they pounced on the enemy like a fierce tiger descending the mountain.

At this moment, the Hongwu Ming Army and the Yellow Turban Great Army merged into one.

Their shouts shook heaven and earth, as if they wanted to tear this sky apart.

When the two armies met, instantly the killing shook heaven and flesh flew everywhere.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Tianxuan were in the central army.

Wielding their weapons, they thrust left and right in the enemy formation, like two sharp daggers constantly tearing the enemy's defenses.

Generals Chang Mao and Gu Yilong, etc., were incredibly brave, guarding the two at their sides.

Leading their subordinates in a death struggle against the enemy, every inch of land was stained red with blood.

The iron cavalry of the Five Divisions Vanguard traversed the battlefield like the wind, sometimes gathering to charge the enemy formation, sometimes dispersing to harass the enemy's rear.

Under their harassment, the flank of the Second Route Army gradually began to loosen.

However, unfortunately, Yang Su and Peng Fengjun were also veteran generals.

Commanding his own personal guard, he engaged in fierce battle with the Five Divisions Vanguard on the flank.

He quickly stabilized the flank of the Great Xuan Second Route Army.

But facing the brave charge of Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhang Tianxuan, and others, they also felt a hint of pressure.

On the battlefield, both sides fought back and forth, the killing indecipherable.

As time passed, the battle grew increasingly brutal.

Although the soldiers of the Second Route Army were well-trained, at first they seemed somewhat overwhelmed by the Yellow Turban Army's frantic charge.

Although the Yellow Turban Army's equipment was crude, under the leadership of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Tianxuan they erupted with astonishing combat power.

"We can't keep draining like this."

Yang Su saw the situation was not good, and thought to himself.

"Change formation!"

Looking at the vanguard already entangled with the Hongwu Ming Army, Yang Su gritted his teeth, waved his hand, and gave the order.

Upon hearing this, the Second Route Army immediately acted, changing formation to try to find a breakthrough.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhang Tianxuan, and others had long seen through their intention.

They led the Hongwu Ming Army and tens of thousands of elite Yellow Turban Army, tightly engaging with the Great Xuan's vanguard.

Giving the enemy no opportunity to exploit.

At the same time they also began organizing a counterattack, trying to disrupt the enemy's rhythm.

The two armies met again, launching an even more brutal melee.

Blades flashed, flesh and blood flew.

On the battlefield, everywhere were soldiers' shouts and the clashing of weapons.

On the battlefield at the border of Bai Prefecture and Kai Prefecture, Yang Su stood alone on a high ground.

His gaze was sharp as a hawk's, fixed intently on the distant Hongwu Ming Army.

Watching Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Tianxuan lead from the front, commanding the great army like a flood advancing toward the vanguard.

A solemn feeling welled up in his heart unbidden.

After a brief exchange, Yang Su clearly saw.

The two rebel leaders of this Yellow Turban Army, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Tianxuan, are both outstanding heroes of the age.

The Hongwu Ming Army they led behind them was even more exceptionally elite, with extremely strong combat power.

Although the Five Divisions Vanguard stationed on the flank were few in number, each was a brave and skilled warrior.

Originally Yang Su had thought they were a bunch of misshapen melons and cracked dates.

And still bringing along a group of the old, weak, sick, and disabled.

He and Peng Fengjun still thought of a quick victory.

Directly crush and push over them.

But according to the current situation.

Wanting to swiftly defeat them, deciding the Yellow Turban Army in one battle, is almost impossible.

Yang Su's gaze lingered long on the banners of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Tianxuan below, his eyes flashing with a complex light.

He wore a silver armor, his battle robe embroidered with exquisite dragon patterns, lightly fluttering in the wind, exuding an extraordinarily imposing aura.

This general of the Great Xuan Dynasty, forged through countless campaigns, has developed a resolute character and calm judgment.

But at this moment, a sense of helplessness and worry unlike any before arose in his heart.

The Hongwu Ming Army, like a sleeping tiger, under the leadership of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Tianxuan, gradually revealed astonishing power.

Their soldiers observe strict discipline, high morale, each charge like a thunderbolt of immense force, inspiring dread.

Moreover, the Five Divisions Vanguard on the flank are an elite force of brave and skilled warriors.

In both tactics and fighting spirit, they are far beyond what ordinary armies can match.

He pursed his dry lips, though he was unwilling to admit it.

But reason, like a cold steel needle, mercilessly pierced the heat and impulse in Yang Su's heart.

He knew well that confronting such an opponent head-on.

Even if he could ultimately achieve victory, it would inevitably be a Pyrrhic victory of rivers of blood and heavy losses.

The combat power of the Hongwu Ming Army and the Five Departments Vanguard has far exceeded his expectations.

Their tenacity and stubbornness forced Yang Su to reassess this war.

However, what worries Yang Su more is the Yellow Turban Army's deep-seated brainwashing.

He clearly knows that this group of seemingly ordinary soldiers is filled with fervent faith in the Yellow Turban Army.

Once the battle reaches a stalemate, or any unfavorable situation arises.

Such faith is likely to drive them to reckless actions.

Yang Su couldn't help but recall the rumors about the Yellow Turban Army running amok.

They are like uncontrollable beasts, charging at the enemy without regard for anything, even facing death without fear.

Such frenzied combat power makes any army feel chilled.

And once this frenzy spreads to the rear among that group of millions of elderly and weak, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Those elderly and weak, although unable to go into battle to kill enemies.

but their numbers are huge; once out of control, they will form an unstoppable torrent.

They might break through the lines, surge onto the battlefield, and completely throw the whole situation into chaos.

By then, whether it's the Hongwu Ming Army or the Great Xuan Army,

they will all fall into endless chaos and slaughter.

At that point, killing them is not an option, nor is not killing them.

Yang Su's heart is filled with helplessness and bitterness.

He understands that once the millions of elderly and weak in the two key northern Great Xuan locations of Kai Prefecture and Bai Prefecture lose control,

it will bring enormous disaster to the entire Great Xuan court.

This is not merely a question of victory or defeat in a war.

it also concerns the situation of the whole country.

Safety and peril, survival and extinction.

Thinking of this, Yang Su couldn't help but feel a pang of palpitations.

Not killing.

This group of refugees will definitely directly cause the situation in Great Xuan North to collapse outright.

They are numerous, like a flood of ferocious beasts.

Once out of control, they will sweep across all of Great Xuan North, completely overturning the originally stable situation.

These refugees, although bare-handed,

but their very existence is a huge threat.

They might, due to hunger, disease, and desperation, take desperate risks and commit some reckless acts.

By then, whether it's the Great Xuan court's army or the common folk, all will face great danger.

(End of chapter)