Chapter 1226: Zhai Shiqing's Realizations

"General, calm down, calm down!"

Ruslan, on his side, was furious.

Hearing that Ruslan had failed again, many Cossack leaders gathered together once more.

"Defeated again?"

"It's fine, you get used to it after a few defeats..."

"Ruslan, you must stay calm!"

The group of people had also become accustomed to it.

Ruslan was so angry his nose was almost crooked.

What do you mean you get used to it after a few defeats?

This time, he was only a hair's breadth away from taking down the entire Chukchi tribe! He had planned this sneak attack for a long time! Just as success was within reach, it had been ruined by someone at the very end!

"Calm down my ass!"

The internal structure of the Cossack Cavalry was actually very chaotic, especially regarding their organization, so these leaders didn't really respect one another. Ruslan was just a leader of one unit, and since he had suffered a setback, the other leaders naturally came over to watch the joke.

"It was just a hair's breadth, do you know that? Just a hair's breadth!"

Ruslan said indignantly.

The other leaders burst into loud laughter upon hearing this.

Which time wasn't like this? In any case, they were truly used to failure when facing the Chukchi, so one more or one less didn't matter.

"You... this time it's real, it's absolutely real!"

Ruslan gritted his teeth: "This time I encountered the Black Devil Army!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole room went silent.

Then, they burst into laughter again.

"Oh my god..."

"Black Devil Army?"

"You're killing me!"

The group of people laughed until they were rolling on the floor again. For Ruslan to find such an excuse for his own failure, it was really too much.

"I'm telling the truth, it's the truth!"

Ruslan looked serious and roared: "A group of people flying in the sky, and an army where even the War Horses had armor..."

Everyone looked at each other.

They had joked enough and watched enough. They actually knew that Ruslan was usually quite reliable; even if he was defeated, he would admit it was due to his own poor command. But this time, talking about some Black Devil Army, it was clearly a bit off.

Consequently, the mocking people gradually calmed down.

You look at me.

I look at you.

"That's right, it was a group of people who could fly! It was them who defeated us!"

Ruslan spat fiercely, then described the battle scene in detail. Everyone fell silent as they listened.

Could there really be such an army in this world?

"Could they really be devils?"

"It could also be gods!"

"This..."

Although these Cossacks feared nothing and were a group of bandits without faith, people of this era still held a strong sense of awe toward heaven and earth.

"No... they are definitely human!"

Ruslan shook his head, a flash of resentment in his eyes: "They died too, and they bled!"

At this, everyone was shocked once again.

If they weren't Heavenly Gods or devils, and if they were human, then this was a bit terrifying.

Ruslan immediately said: "I feel we must find out the truth about this Devil Army! We cannot die in vain!"

Everyone nodded, expressing their agreement.

Then, the group began to discuss their next strategy.

If this Devil Army wasn't made of devils, then it must be an army from somewhere unknown. Looking at the map and studying it, the most likely and motivated ones were the Longyan!

The Longyan!

Once this speculation came out, everyone took a deep breath.

The war between Tsarist Russia and the Longyan had already entered a stalemate. If the Longyan found this group of Chukchi, it would be absolutely disadvantageous for Tsarist Russia!

"Quick, send a letter to the Tsar immediately and tell him about the situation here! We need Cannons, Cannon support!"

Ruslan reacted instantly.

He had to do this; otherwise, if they had the support of the Longyan, these Chukchi could easily seize the small town he controlled!

At this moment, he didn't care about his pride anymore.

Forget about the glory of the Cossacks, the world's number one cavalry, or the blood feud with the Chukchi—none of it mattered!

They needed Cannon support!

The group of leaders thought the same.

Actually, they should have done this long ago!

To them, the Chukchi were like maggots on their bones; they should just wipe them out!

"We still have three Cannons in the town. I think we can test the waters while waiting for reinforcements! Let's see if that Black Devil Army is really like the devils!"

Ruslan suggested.

A group of leaders felt this was feasible and expressed their agreement one after another.

Ruslan initially thought that taking one thousand soldiers would be enough, but after thinking about the terrifying combat power of those Devil Army, he still decided on three thousand!

Three thousand Cossack Cavalry gathered in one place.

This formation was actually quite large. In fact, in ancient times, a few hundred Cossack Cavalry were already a terrifying combat group. It was difficult for formations of tens or hundreds of thousands of Cossack Cavalry, which became common later, to appear. Therefore, three thousand Cossack Cavalry, to put it bluntly, already showed their respect for the Chukchi.

"Move out!"

It was clear that Ruslan was going all out this time.

Three thousand men to besiege the Chukchi lair, then wait for the support of the Tsarist Russia Artillery Unit.

This time, the Chukchi Human Elimination Plan must be completed successfully!

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The Chukchi were very hospitable.

The degree of their hospitality was probably top-tier in this world.

Because Zhai Shiqing and the others had rescued them, they brought out all the best food and drink to entertain them, as if they didn't even need to consider how much of their own food reserves were left...

Singing and dancing, a scene of peace and prosperity.

However...

These members of the Dark Night Legion were all stern and serious.

In the end, it was Zhai Shiqing who told them to relax, and only then did they join in the lively atmosphere with this group of Chukchi.

Narisong tried to strike up a conversation with Zhai Shiqing several times, but each time he seemed to hesitate.

In fact, Zhai Shiqing knew what he wanted to say.

This time, Zhai Shiqing not only rescued them but also brought them many good things, which made Narisong extremely happy.

First, grain, which was the thing the Chukchi lacked the most. No one could eat meat every single day... As for the millet brought by the Longyan, they considered it the most delicious thing in the world. Second, cotton, which was a timely help for the Chukchi living in the polar regions. Third, strong spirits, which was the thing that excited the Chukchi the most. The Chukchi loved to drink, but because the Tsarist Russia side did not supply them with Vodka at all, this made the Chukchi very miserable.

Therefore, the strong spirits sent by Longyan this time, which could rival Vodka, made the Chukchi very excited!

So.

After seeing the Weaponry and Equipment of this group of Black Devil, Narisong was moved.

If they had these Weaponry and Equipment, would they, the Chukchi, still fear those Cossack Cavalry!

But...

Narisong felt it was hard to bring it up; after all, the other party had saved his clansmen, which was already a massive favor, and they had brought so many things.

If he were to open his mouth to ask for these things, would it be too much?

Zhai Shiqing, however, was lost in deep thought.

What should be done about the current situation?

The Viscount really had given her a very important, yet very difficult task to complete perfectly.

Zhai Shiqing graduated from the Liangzhou Military Academy and had also pursued advanced studies at the Liangzhou Military Academy.

At the Liangzhou Military Academy, there was a subject called Modern Warfare.

This was a textbook compiled by Liu Zheng.

This textbook was a top-secret material in the Liangzhou Military Academy; everyone had to sign a confidentiality agreement before they could read it. In other words, as long as you studied this book at the Liangzhou Military Academy, you had to serve in Liangzhou in the future! Of course, this was actually a certainty. If those who came out of the Liangzhou Military Academy didn't serve in Liangzhou, where else would they serve? These people naturally all took pride in serving in Liangzhou!

In Modern Warfare, in fact, whether it was the Cossack Cavalry or the Chukchi's fighting style, both would be eliminated.

After seeing their battle this time, Zhai Shiqing felt more and more that Liu Zheng was simply a god-like man.

But...

Since that was the case, why did he still send her here?

Fighting will?

Yes!

It was fighting will!

Although the importance of Weaponry and Equipment was becoming increasingly prominent in Modern Warfare.

But...

In war, the side that could achieve final victory must be the one with the strongest fighting will!

A flash of inspiration suddenly struck Zhai Shiqing's mind.

Could it be that the Viscount wanted her to personally train these Chukchi...

Provide weapons when needed, provide equipment when needed?

And then, train them to form a unique fighting style that belonged exclusively to the Chukchi?

That's it!

It must be this!

Zhai Shiqing was a top student of the Liangzhou Military Academy.

She quickly thought of Liu Zheng's idea.

And then she immediately felt that the responsibility was heavy and the mission was glorious...

As for the tactical issues, she felt that the Chukchi's tactics were perfectly fine; otherwise, it would have been impossible for them to beat the Cossack Cavalry to a pulp for the past century.

Then...

What followed was the strategic issue.

Strategy...

This was a broad direction.

It was also the thing that gave Zhai Shiqing the biggest headache. That was, if Tsarist Russia really sent Artillery, could these Chukchi still hold them off?

If they were only good at fighting in specific climatic environments...

Then...

There is only one path to take!

That is to surround the cities from the countryside!

Thinking of this, Zhai Shiqing's eyes lit up!

The things in the Young Master's teaching materials are indeed the truth!

What she must do is enable these Chukchi to walk out of the deep mountains and take the initiative to attack the towns occupied by those Cossack Cavalry!

In this way, the Far Eastern landscape of Tsarist Russia will be disrupted.

This will naturally have a profound impact on the war between the two countries!

Thinking of this, Zhai Shiqing suddenly felt enlightened.

Then, she suddenly said something shocking: "They will arrive by tomorrow at the latest!"

"What?"

Narisong was startled, and his expression changed.