Chapter 921: War Clouds Gathering

"However, the Vermilion Bird Army will need at least three months to be combat-ready. Won't that be a bit too late?" Chang Wei thought for a moment, then added hesitantly.

He wanted to send the Central Army, but he was also clear on Yan Wang's thoughts.

The Prince's Personal Army, which is the current Central Army.

Since Yan Wang arrived in Yancheng and followed Yan Wang into battle until now, they have suffered the most casualties.

The hardships endured during this time are naturally beyond words.

Therefore, Yan Wang wants the Prince's Personal Army to rest and serve as a standing army.

While guarding the Capital City, if difficulties arise in other directions, then the Central Army will be sent to support.

Of course, there is one more point.

Yan Wang also has the idea of cultivating Qin Shan, Guan Tong, Bai Shang, Lv Chang, and others into generals capable of holding their own.

While Qin Shan and Guan Tong were organizing the Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird armies, Lv Chang and Bai Shang took charge of the Central Army.

One is in charge of the South Camp, and the other is in charge of the North Camp, each performing their own duties.

"Three months is enough; it will also take them three months to train the armies of Jiaozhi and Piaoman," Zhao Xu said.

Rather than venturing deep into Jiaozhi and Piaoman to find the enemy's army, it is better to wait for them to come to us.

When they provoke us, we will wipe them out in one fell swoop.

This way, we can best deter the petty and wicked.

Furthermore, the Jiaozhi and Piaoman armies at this time have been trained by Westerners and are armed with Western muskets and artillery.

Defeating them under such circumstances is the only way to truly strike fear into their hearts.

Otherwise, they will always harbor a glimmer of hope, believing that with the support of Westerners, they can continue to resist Da Song.

"Yes, Your Highness, this subordinate understands. I will urge Qin Shan and Guan Tong as soon as I return," Chang Wei said.

Zhao Xu nodded. "Also, you must pay attention to the Northern Di and the Ross people. Mule Hongzhen has taken a blood oath of revenge. With the outbreak of war in the south, he is very likely to take the opportunity to stir up trouble in the north. When that time comes, Ashuer and Mule Hongzhen joining forces, plus the Ross people, will also be a force not to be underestimated."

He paused, then continued, "Therefore, the Central Army, the White Tiger Army, and the Black Tortoise Army must ensure that the long border from the west to the north does not have any problems, and be prepared to fight two wars at the same time."

This is also one of the reasons why he did not let the Central Army go south.

Of course, he wanted to deal with them one by one.

But it is almost certain that the Northern Di and the Ross people will take the opportunity to attack.

No one will waste this opportunity, especially Mule Hongzhen.

If he loses this opportunity, he will never be able to invade Da Song again.

"Yes, Your Highness," Chang Wei replied.

After Chang Wei left, Zhao Xu sent another telegram to Jinghai, ordering Zhou Yi to prepare for the war at sea.

For him, the first shot of this war will clearly not be fired on land, but at sea.

The surprise Babur mentioned might be in the south, or it might be at sea.

But the surprise he has for the Western Lands Allied Forces is indeed at sea.

He wants Zhou Yi to lead the fleet south, station in Yizhou, and take down Luzon, which is occupied by the Folangji.

The Westerners think they have the advantage, but they are actually dead wrong.

In fact, while he appears passive, the initiative is actually in his hands.

Places like Luzon, Yajia, and Australia are not going anywhere.

As long as he attacks, the enemy will inevitably have to defend.

Once he captures these places, it will be like taking a potent tonic for him, while the enemy will suffer a severe blow to their foundations.

After formulating corresponding plans for the Army and the Navy respectively.

Zhao Xu looked at the map hanging on the wall.

The war step in the two-step strategy is finally about to begin.

If this battle is won, the Western powers will be completely driven out of Dongtu by him.

The East Lands Trade Circle he desires will also be within reach.

Meanwhile.

The departing Babur was also brewing a massive war plan in his heart.

However, due to his position, he naturally could not decide this matter.

But he could convey Yan Wang's words to General Wesley.

He believed that General Wesley would surely fly into a rage.

Thinking this, after half a month of sailing, Babur returned to Tianzhu and relayed Zhao Xu's response.

Sure enough, he saw Wesley's face suddenly darken.

"What an ignorant madman, to actually refuse such generous terms! Does he think he is worthy of bargaining with us? This is an ultimatum, an ultimatum!" Wesley shouted.

"He actually refused the mercy of Her Majesty the Queen; what a pathetic wretch," Bolt chimed in.

He was having afternoon tea with Wesley.

Their mood was completely ruined by Yan Wang's response.

This time, they had prepared for war, but they had also prepared an olive branch.

But Yan Wang had clearly rejected the olive branch and chosen war.

He pondered for a while and said, "Since we have already met with the Northern Di and the Ross people and reached a consensus, let us use war to completely destroy Da Song."

Wesley nodded. "We still need some time to train the native troops, but before that, the war at sea can proceed."

The Sam Country fleet has already made contact with them.

They are currently one in the east and one in the west.

After discussion, they plan to use the Sam Country fleet as bait to lure the Da Song fleet to Moro Island.

And their fleet will lie in ambush on the far side of Moro Island in advance.

Once the Great Song fleet falls for the trap, they can seize the opportunity to surround them and completely annihilate the Great Song fleet.

And once the Great Song loses its fleet, they will have won.

Because the Great Song has the Piaoman and Jiaozhi pinning them down in the south.

To the west and north, they are pinned down by the Northern Di and the Ross nation.

Once they have taken down the Great Song fleet, they will have effectively completed the closing of the encirclement.

While Jiaozhi, the Piaoman, the Northern Di, and the Ross nation are pinning down a large number of Great Song troops.

He can lead the Western Lands Allied Forces to land at Jinghai, strike directly at the Great Song Capital City, and capture Yan Wang alive.