Chapter 1123: First Volume, Chapter 1123: War Preparation in Gusu City

First Volume, Chapter 1123: War Preparation in Gusu City

Whether in siege warfare or open field battle, Qin Feng's experience far surpasses that of everyone present—vastly, immensely so…

Moreover, in keeping with Qin Feng's style, he will certainly conduct a thorough, meticulous analysis of the battlefield before the battle begins.

Lin Wenwan firmly believed that even at this very moment, the all-pervasive Brocade Uniform Guard had already infiltrated the entire Nan Jing.

Qin Feng is an extremely patient man.

The moment Qin Feng strikes, it means he has completed all his preparations—and his blow will be fatal at once.

Based on Lin Wenwan's understanding of Qin Feng, combined with her own judgment, she had essentially reached a conclusion: Gusu City is the critical point of this great war!

Under no circumstances can Gusu City fall.

Once Qin Feng captures Gusu City, he will inevitably use it as a pivot to gradually consume the entire Nan Jing.

As for the powerful clans of Nan Jing, the idea that they can defeat Qin Feng through a consumption war is sheer nonsense.

Know this: behind Qin Feng stands not only the Northern Border, but also the support of the Liang Emperor.

Relying solely on Nan Jing to outlast Qin Feng is like wishing for the moon.

Seeing the powerful clans fall silent, Lin Wenwan no longer hesitated and immediately stated her unshakable view and the mandatory military deployment.

"You must understand one reality!"

"Trying to defeat Qin Feng through a consumption war is like trying to break a stone with an egg!"

"Although Nan Jing is wealthy, Qin Feng is not poor—do you know how much annual revenue a single Beixi County generates?"

"Moreover, Beixi County's unique geographical position has created an exceptional Shang Dao."

"On the surface, we are fighting Qin Feng—but in truth, we face the Northern Border, the Liang Emperor, the Beidi, Gaoshan Country…"

"The forces of the Central Plains and the Northern Border can continuously supply the Front Line, while the forces of the Beidi and Gaoshan Country can also continuously deploy to the battlefield via Beixi County as a transit hub."

"Perhaps our grain is sufficient—but what about everything else?"

"I ask you all: aside from food, can Nan Jing self-sufficiently produce weapons and armor? Even if it can produce them, can it keep up with the consumption? How long can it sustain?"

"Once Gusu City falls and the gates are wide open, the entire Nan Jing will be engulfed in war, towns cut off from one another, forced to fight alone—will you still remain as united as you are now?"

"I doubt it!"

"At that point, everyone will only strive to defend their own One Mu Three Fen Land!"

"Therefore, Gusu City is the decisive point where we must fight Qin Feng to the death!"

"If Gusu City falls, the entire Nan Jing will be left in an extremely passive position—do you still wish to scheme against each other, madam?"

Hearing Lin Wenwan's words, the entire Yu Yan Ting fell utterly silent; everyone's gaze turned grave.

They had once believed they understood Qin Feng completely—but before Lin Wenwan, they realized how naive they had been.

Especially…

They had severely underestimated Qin Feng's strength.

Before this, they believed Qin Feng's maximum strength lay only in the Liang Emperor and the Northern Border.

Now, Lin Wenwan told them that besides these two regions, there were also the Beidi and Gaoshan Country.

The Beidi are rich in Tie Kuang and can continuously supply Qin Feng with ore; with sufficient iron, they can continuously forge armor and arrows.

Meanwhile, Gaoshan Country is rich in Highland Horses and Draft Horses—these two types of horses provide Qin Feng with formidable transport capacity.

Most crucially, through Qin Feng's management, Sangzhou—though technically Beidi territory—is in reality his own Back Courtyard.

At Qin Feng's command, Sangzhou will continuously supply manpower and cavalry.

No one present dared question the combat effectiveness of the Beidi Cavalry.

Once the Beidi Cavalry enters the battlefield, the entire Nan Jing will be relentlessly sliced apart by the rapid Beidi Light Cavalry; any attempt by the various factions to reunite into a single force will become impossibly difficult.

The crowd awoke from their dream—if they truly fought Qin Feng according to their original plan, this war would end in certain defeat!

Their gaze toward Lin Wenwan shifted again and again.

The Zhou Clan Chief slowly sat back down, while the Nangong eldest son took a deep breath and finally made his decision.

"Madam Lin speaks truly!"

"Our Nan Jing troops excel in siege warfare, but cavalry has always been our weakness."

"Yet Qin Feng's cavalry is extremely formidable; even if they are less effective in siege warfare, light cavalry's value lies in their speed."

"Whether in large-scale mobilization or rapid flanking raids, infantry cannot compare."

"We must spare no effort to hold Qin Feng's army outside Gusu City!"

"As Madam Lin says, we shall unite and raise ten thousand troops, placing them under Madam Lin's command to jointly defend Gusu City."

Once the Nangong Family spoke thus, no one present dared raise further objections.

Finally gaining everyone's support, Madam Lin quietly exhaled in relief.

Others may not know Qin Feng's danger—but Madam Lin knew well, for it was Qin Feng himself who had driven her back from Jingdu.

Although the Nangong Family had also played a significant role in this matter.

But an enemy of my enemy is my friend; against Qin Feng's army, the Nangong Family's support cannot be absent.

Thus, Lin Wenwan could only temporarily suppress her grudge against the Nangong Family—once they crossed this crisis together, they would settle accounts in full.

Madam Lin stepped to the center of Yu Yan Ting; though a woman, her presence was unquestionably commanding.

She declared loudly: "Nan Jing, united as one, shall resist Qin Feng together—this battle, we succeed or perish."

"We must sign a Military Command: anyone who schemes behind the scenes or disrupts the war effort shall be attacked by all."

"On the battlefield, only one person shall command; all others need only ensure logistics."

The crowd had placed all their hopes on Lin Wenwan; they rose at once and bowed deeply.

"We pledge our utmost support to Madam Lin."

After the war preparation meeting ended, the atmosphere in Gusu City grew even heavier.

All the elderly, weak, and women and children in the city were to relocate south, while all able-bodied men who could serve as Laborers were to remain in the city.

In addition, troops continued to pour into Gusu City to construct Defense works, stockpile Materials and Supplies, and prepare for next year's final battle against Qin Feng.

Even as Gusu City hurriedly prepared for the great war, Qin Feng finally returned to Jingdu.

The people of Jingdu had long known of Qin Feng's impending return.

Countless citizens flooded the streets, eager to catch a glimpse of the Liang hero's countenance.

As Qin Feng passed through the City Gate, deafening cheers erupted throughout all of Jingdu.

"Lord Qin has returned!"

"It's true! It's Lord Qin!"