Chapter 870: Preparing for War

"That's right. Since we cannot avoid it, let us have a fight to the death. Even if Southern Liang is reduced to dust and ashes, we are willing to drag Yan Wang into the quagmire of war to win time for you all." Dou Wei looked toward Ashuer, Tiemuta, and Aersiji.

These words of his were naturally meant to express his loyalty.

The fact that Ashuer's army was stationed in Yiyang had already left him terrified.

With Tiemuta arriving to lead another three hundred thousand troops, he felt even more like he was standing on the tip of a blade.

Because if the Northern Di wished, they could wipe out Southern Liang at any time.

In order to allow Southern Liang to linger on in a precarious state, he could only show Ashuer and Tiemuta that he was a loyal dog.

In this way, if the war was won, the Northern Di might consider their loyalty, and Southern Liang could continue to exist proudly.

If they lost, they could also flee to the Northern Di, or even the Ross country, and not lose their lives and property.

"Hahaha..." Dou Wei's stance made the three of them, Ashuer and the others, feel at ease.

Aersiji also put away his doubts and said, "If Southern Liang can have such resolve, perhaps we can fight Yan Wang."

Having said this, he looked toward the North Territory, "Yan Wang's army has already left Jiameng Pass; it is time for us to trade blows with them."

He knew well the power of Yan Wang's army, but he was also clear that Yan Wang posed a huge threat to the Ross country.

Especially the Extreme North they had just obtained.

If this Yan Wang were allowed to grow stronger.

The Northern Di would perish, the Extreme North would be lost, and even the entire area east of the Ural Mountains would no longer be safe.

If this day were to come.

The territory of the Ross country would be reduced by seventy percent.

This was something they absolutely could not tolerate.

"Let them penetrate a bit further; once they reach Mian County, we will give them a harsh lesson," Ashuer said.

Mian County is the northern gateway to Yiyang, only two hundred li from Yiyang and three hundred li from Jiameng Pass.

Under their scorched-earth policy, Yan Wang's army here would be equivalent to having no village in front and no shop behind, unable to obtain any supplies locally.

Even if they wanted to retreat to Jiameng Pass, it would take three days of travel.

It is the optimal distance for cavalry to attack them.

After all, the scope of their scorched-earth policy is north of Yiyang.

If Yan Wang's army arrived near Yiyang, the scorched-earth policy would have failed.

Having settled this matter, everyone went to take action.

Tiemuta returned to the army to reorganize the cavalry and formulate tactics with the generals for attacking the supply lines during the Battle of Mian County.

Ashuer then led his infantry and cavalry to Mian County.

After Yan Wang's army left Jiameng Pass, a portion of their soldiers had already gone to Mian County in advance to dig trenches and fortifications at key roads and bridge locations.

Besides Mian County, they had also dug many fortifications on the road to Yiyang.

Once one fortification was breached, they would retreat to the next, resisting at every step.

This time, he led the remaining troops to go there together with the Southern Liang and Nanping Army.

It was to rely on these trenches and fortifications to intercept Yan Wang's army.

While they were responsible for the frontal interception,

Tiemuta was responsible for the surprise attack.

Besides this, Aersiji would lead five thousand Ross country troops and over twenty thousand elite soldiers equipped with Front-loading Rifled Muskets to cooperate with Tiemuta in conducting surprise attacks as well.

Striving to annihilate Yan Wang's troops completely before they reached Yiyang.

At the same time, Dongbao County.

The Prince's Personal Army and the Qin Army stretched intermittently for over thirty li along the main road.

To facilitate combat, Zhao Xu ordered the soldiers to march with one army as a unit.

When marching, there was a one-hundred-meter interval between each army.

The War Chariots were distributed on both sides of the soldiers, with scouts deployed nearby to reconnoiter.

If they encountered Northern Di cavalry, they could immediately rely on the War Chariots to fire at the Northern Di cavalry.

"Your Highness, ahead is Dongbao County city. After passing Dongbao County city, it is another two hundred li to Mian County."

Zhao Xu and Chang Wei were at the front of the formation.

Seeing the outline of a city appear ahead, Chang Wei pointed forward and said.

"Once we reach the county city, let the soldiers rest and eat." Zhao Xu looked at the sun in the sky; it was noon.

Along this journey, apart from burnt-down thatched huts and desolate fields, they hadn't even seen the shadow of a single enemy soldier.

It was practically like a no-man's-land.

If he weren't full of confidence in his own army, he truly wouldn't have dared to order the army to penetrate so deep alone.

Otherwise, once there was a problem with the provisions, and their retreat was cut off by the Northern Di Iron Cavalry.

The fifty thousand Qin Army and one hundred and twenty thousand Prince's Personal Army would be buried here.

Before long, the army entered Dongbao city and began to take food out of the War Chariots to set up pots and cook.

Zhao Xu simply ate a few mouthfuls of Roasted Flour and drank a few mouthfuls of water, then climbed the city wall with Chang Wei to observe the surrounding terrain.

Seeing this scene, the soldiers revealed gratified smiles.

Since arriving at Jiameng Pass, what Yan Wang ate was the same as what they ate.

Sometimes, to save trouble, Yan Wang even ate worse than them.

For example, right now, they were about to eat hot rice porridge, yet Yan Wang had only eaten a few mouthfuls of Roasted Flour.

"Leave two thousand soldiers in Dongbao city to garrison it, and bury Landmines in the surroundings. Remember to mark them well, so as not to blow up our own people," Zhao Xu said to Chang Wei.

Setting out from Jiameng Pass, this East Baocheng was the second county seat they had encountered.

He had left one thousand soldiers to garrison the first county seat.

Here, he decided to leave two thousand soldiers to garrison it.

Continuing forward, whenever he encountered other cities, he would still keep these empty cities under his own control.

The reason was simple: a double guarantee.

Although he believed that the War Chariots alone could offset the disadvantages brought about by the scorched-earth policy.

Yet, to prevent any accidents with the provisions, he still had to stockpile some emergency rations in the cities along the way.

Therefore, as the main army marched ahead, the laborers behind would continuously transport provisions to these cities.

Until they encountered the enemy's army.

"Yes, Your Highness." Chang Wei acknowledged the order and immediately arranged for the general to be stationed in East Baocheng.

They ate lunch.

The main army rested briefly before continuing their march.

After another two days of trekking, they took control of another county seat one hundred li from Miancheng, and subsequently entered Mian Commandery.

At this time, the Scouts responsible for reconnaissance frequently reported sightings of Northern Di scouts.

The atmosphere of war instantly intensified.

Just then, a Cavalryman responsible for reconnaissance returned, delivering a letter.

This letter bore the mark of a Flame, clearly intelligence sent by the Four Courts.

Opening the letter, Zhao Xu glanced at its contents, pursed his lips, and then let out two sneering laughs.

In the letter, the Four Courts mentioned the arrival of Tiemuta, Fan Xinglun, and five thousand soldiers from the Ross nation.

Qiefusi's "Just you wait" was right here.

"This is for the best; it saves this Prince from having to deal with them one by one. This time, I shall deal with them all at once." Zhao Xu handed the letter to Chang Wei.

After reading it, Chang Wei also let out two cold laughs.

In his eyes, five thousand Ross troops were not even worth a side dish.

As for the Nanping nation and Tiemuta, they would merely waste a few more Bullets and would not fundamentally change the outcome of the war.

"Prepare for war!" Zhao Xu narrowed his eyes.

Since the enemy had come prepared, he would give them a cruel reality with blood and Flame.

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