Chapter 777: War Erupts Again

The Longyan Army general leading the troops to Liaodong this time was none other than the number one gatekeeper under the Prince of Wei, Xiao Qian.

One hundred thousand from Qingzhou, fifty thousand from Jinzhou, and Jizhou

A grand army of three hundred thousand gathered imposingly before Wangchuan Valley.

Although the military strength of Liangzhou had long since left Qingzhou far behind, and the title of the Prince of Wei as the number one Feudatory King existed in name only—naturally, this might also be a situation the Prince of Wei wished to see, as no one wants to be the bird that sticks its head out—the lingering prestige of the once-invincible armored soldiers of Qingzhou still remained.

Although Xiao Qian had once been defeated by Liu Zheng during the resistance against the Xiongnu and in a military exercise.

His status as a famous general still shook the world with his prestige.

The three hundred thousand troops naturally had to obey his orders.

After the Scouts had probed for a few rounds, they discovered a situation that left them bewildered.

The people were gone?

Good heavens, over two hundred thousand people, just gone like that? The ones now controlling Wangchuan Valley were the Liaodong Army!

Clang, clang, clatter!

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The three hundred thousand troops were orderly and soon set up camp there.

"Where are the people?"

"They just disappeared like that?"

"It looks like this Liaodong Army doesn't look like they've won a battle."

A group of generals discussed it heatedly.

Xiao Qian's brows were like swords, his face gloomy.

Could it be that this Liaodong Army had captured Wangchuan Valley? That shouldn't be; this was, after all, an army led by Vice Minister Liu, and Xiao Qian had a deep understanding of his god-like troop movements.

"General, this..."

What should be done about this?

Xiao Qian gave a cold laugh: "Regardless, Wangchuan Valley is our Longyan territory; not an inch of the nation's land shall be yielded!"

With a bang.

Xiao Qian shook his head, lost in thought.

Just a few days ago, they were sending a military report every day, a scout every day, begging for the main army to come and help. In just a few days, they vanished without a sound?

A group of people looked at each other in dismay.

"The nation's land, not an inch shall be yielded!"

It didn't matter where Vice Minister Liu, the Prince of Yong, the Prince of Wei, and that crowd had gone.

This Qiao Yuan was still imprisoning the current Crown Prince! Qiao Yuan had already rebelled! These were all facts!

He slammed a fist hard onto the table.

Everyone felt their spirits lift.

"The nation's land, not an inch shall be yielded!"

How could the dignity of the nation be trampled upon like this?

The three hundred thousand troops began to set up camp and sharpen their blades. The camps stretched for a hundred miles, a massive display of force.

How could the dignified Longyan allow such traitors to exist?

Glory!

Dignity!

He couldn't help but sigh in admiration in his heart.

Cheng Zhiming spat to the side: "What kind of bullshit Xiao Qian is that? What is there to fear? Old Du, give me, Old Cheng, one hundred thousand troops, and I will surely slaughter them until not a single suit of armor remains!"

"Exactly! Military Advisor, our blades are already hungry and impatient!"

"Is that Xiao Qian?"

Du Liang was currently on the hilltop, frowning as he looked at the Longyan Army over there. At a glance, it was all tents, but Du Liang was a true master of the Art of War; he could see the unusual nature of Xiao Qian's encampment. Xiao Qian's formation was very particular; it looked dense, but in reality, it covered both the front and the rear. If they wanted to take the initiative to attack, he feared that no matter which direction they chose, they would be unable to break in safely.

Impressive!

Du Liang?

Just this?

They had already gathered five hundred thousand troops on their side, enough to crush this group of Longyan soldiers in terms of numbers, and he was also in favor of launching an attack now. He hadn't expected this Du Liang to refuse!

"Fight them!"

Many generals from Nanyang nearby also shouted one after another.

Qiao Yuan, standing to the side, also gave a cold laugh.

"Waiting for them to attack while we defend, resting while they tire themselves out, that is the King's Way!"

Once these words were spoken.

The urge to fight among everyone gradually stabilized.

As expected.

Du Liang shook his head and laughed: "Gentlemen, we currently hold the initiative, so why should we take the initiative to attack? They will absolutely not abandon Wangchuan Valley; if they lose it, the domestic populace will not agree. They will not abandon the Tomb Cluster; if they lose it, their imperial court will not agree!"

He looked around: "So, why should we be the ones to take the initiative?"

He actually disapproved of Du Liang's thinking. Why? What were they here for this time? They were here to fight back into Longyan! At the very least, they had to take Liaodong and then use it as a springboard to plot for Zhongyuan!

Since that was the case, they should display the offensive power of their Nanyang court!

Make the world tremble with fear!

Cheng Zhiming curled his lip.

As a fierce general under Xie Chengqian, his desire to achieve merit this time was very strong.

Defense?

Defend what? Just defending this broken valley, watching the three hundred thousand-strong army below, yet unable to go down and devour them—isn't this deliberately making people itch with impatience?

Sure enough.

Du Liang's prediction was correct.

They should have always held the initiative; they should have been the conquerors!

But now—

You actually ask me to defend?

The three hundred thousand-strong army, although not large in number, represents the Longyan imperial court and those Feudatory Kings this time!

This is a battle of glory.

Qiao Yuan's detention of Xie Fang, as well as his rebellion, touched upon the dignity of the imperial house and the foundation of imperial power. Such seeds must be eradicated!

Three days after Xiao Qian set up camp, he launched a fierce attack on Wangchuan Valley.

He knows.

The entire world was watching this army at this moment.

This battle had to be won, and it had to be won brilliantly!

Not to mention the logistical support and the supply of provisions and baggage—the entire country was supplying and mobilizing!

More importantly, the Weaponry and Equipment equipped by this three hundred thousand-strong army were all the most advanced and most formidable from Yintan City!

This was Xie Tianyao's bottom line.

This was also something the people of Longyan would not agree to!

Therefore.

The Liaodong Army began their defense.

But no one expected that the Cannonballs used by the Longyan Red Barbarian Cannon would be even more devastating than traditional iron balls. When the Cannonball hits the ground, it undergoes a secondary explosion. Then the iron fragments begin to scatter; at that moment, the entire Cannonball splits into at least thirty pieces to inflict damage on the enemy.

This is the Child-Mother Shell developed by the Yintan City Technology Research Laboratory!

The range of the Red Barbarian Cannon, under the improvements of Yintan City, has already reached two kilometers!

This range is twice as far as the Red Barbarian Cannons of the Liaodong Army.

Rumble, rumble, rumble, rumble.

"My god."

"Quick, quick, quick, there are casualties here!"

"There are some here too!"

Wrapped inside is the most stable and advanced Yellow Gunpowder.

The lethality caused is simply unheard of.

"This..."

Qiao Yuan's face turned black in an instant, and he roared angrily: "Those sons of b*tches, they told Mandarin they were selling Mandarin the most advanced Cannon, and this is it?"

This is it?

Du Liang also wore a grave expression.

"What the hell is this?"

After the first wave of Cannonball bombardment was finished, the Liaodong and Nanyang armies were already on the verge of collapse.

Many hilltops had been blown away, and the soldiers had already begun to flee. Blood flowed like a river, and remains were scattered everywhere.

He finally understood why this three hundred thousand-strong Longyan army dared to come and fight his five hundred thousand-strong force.

This...

It is simply too fierce!