[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence":3,"chapter-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-375":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Warlord: Starting with Daily Intelligence",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2338838,4572,"Chapter 375","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-375",375,"\u003Cp>Originally, the Duke of Shatterstone had proposed a full-scale advance, pushing straight forward without even entering Redstone City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All that was needed was to focus on locating the main orc force and overwhelm them with numerical superiority to drive them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In past history, this very method had resolved several northern orc invasions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, orcs only came to plunder grain and people; once they had taken enough, they left—they never truly fought a decisive battle against the kingdom’s army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Duke Hernade said this year was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, the northern Beastkin had enjoyed perfect weather and harvests, meaning their supplies were richer than ever before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet despite this, they still chose to launch a large-scale invasion of the Griffin Kingdom—something that demanded caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Duke Hernade believed this year called for no rash advances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, they should rely on the cities along the route, gradually reclaiming northern territory step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, first reach Redstone City, secure it firmly, then seek out the main orc force, before moving on to the next city, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This method, though steady,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>placed enormous strain on the supply lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why the supporting army had been split in two, leaving ten thousand troops behind to garrison Black Dragon City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did this ease supply pressure, but it also fortified Black Dragon City as a reserve force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What troubled Duke Shatterstone most was that the King himself had approved this plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Report! Vanguard Camp victory!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the atmosphere grew strange, urgent hoofbeats and shouts came from ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This brought immense relief to the marquises and earls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two dukes towered above them; as mere minor nobles, they had no place interfering—even standing nearby felt suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet once they recovered their wits, they froze again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, did you hear that? What did the messenger just say? Was it a victory report?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh! Sounds like it? He said ‘Vanguard Camp victory’—did you hear it too? Then I didn’t mishear, right?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The marquises and earls exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on distance, the vanguard camp had only just passed near the Verdant Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of victory could possibly occur in such a rear area?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be they’d encountered a few beasts and slaughtered them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General! Victory report!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the messenger arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What victory?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Northern Theater Commander and both dukes stared at the messenger, baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General, last night, a force of fifteen hundred orcs launched a surprise attack on the vanguard camp—but thanks to the commander’s and the lords’ prudent preparations in advance,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“and their subsequent heroic resistance, they not only thwarted the orcs’ scheme but inflicted heavy losses upon them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fifteen hundred orcs? Attacked the vanguard in the Verdant Valley? And got defeated? Are you joking?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah! Weren’t the orc forces all held outside Redstone City yesterday? How did these orcs suddenly appear in the Verdant Valley?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Excellency, that’s not even the point! The point is—a night raid by fifteen hundred orcs was repelled, and it’s a victory report…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nobles erupted into chaotic chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news was simply too unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it not been military intelligence, they might have suspected a prank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Northern Theater Commander said nothing, but his face was equally clouded with doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swiftly took the scroll handed to him by the messenger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confirmed the wax seal was intact, then unrolled it to read.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he read, the more his expression shifted—from furrowed brows gradually relaxing into astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gentlemen, you should both read this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, the commander immediately offered the scroll to Duke Hernade and Duke Shatterstone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for fairness, he still held it himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the scroll, both dukes’ eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Duke Hernade asked, “The report states four hundred and three orc heads—were they all brought?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Grace, they’ve been brought! Right behind in the supply wagons!” The two dukes and the commander exchanged glances, then spurred their horses northward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several marquises and earls followed quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they met the wagon train carrying the orc heads and weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the green orc skulls pickled in lime powder, they finally confirmed: the victory report was real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, northern orc heads were unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the Northern Theater Commander smiled, “Good! Ha! A fine omen—our army opens with a resounding win!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed! These orcs thought they’d give us a warning—sneaking in at great effort. Now, Sinclair’s face must be even greener!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nobles burst into laughter; even the two dukes wore smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For if the orc raid had succeeded, both dukes would have lost face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The vanguard did well—not just Lyne and his men, but the noble Mil and the noble Gervas also performed admirably!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Issue orders: announce this throughout the army, and also publicly commend the bravest—Lord Mil and Lord Gervas!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, General!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the subordinate moved to carry out the order, Duke Hernade stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned, puzzled, toward Duke Hernade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General, I believe we should only announce the deeds of Lord Mil. As for Lord Gervas, record his head count, but omit the public commendation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why, Duke Hernade?” The commander frowned, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a full-army honor—every noble dreamed of it. It was a great thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him to block it was to block another’s fame—this was an enemy’s move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, a mere viscount couldn’t possibly have offended a man like Duke Hernade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Duke Hernade had always been fair in his dealings—he simply couldn’t fathom the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Hernade smiled faintly, sensing their skepticism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The report states that this Lord Gervas fought one-on-one against orcs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And of the four hundred heads, he accounted for more than half—his achievements are too dazzling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So dazzling, I fear the orcs will remember him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And General, look here—at the lower left of the report—this request from Commander Lyne.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commander immediately followed Duke Hernade’s finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the main text, a line read: “Lord Gervas, fearing orc retaliation, voluntarily requests that the commander refrain from publicly commending him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh… there’s such a request? This viscount…” The commander was at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d been so excited earlier, he’d only read the main body and skipped the fine print.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine. Given that a mere viscount achieved such feats, I, as commander, will make an exception—only announce Lord Mil’s accomplishments.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1047,"2026-06-20T22:44:02.338Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","307e6a9e870931e05aaac9841dda27cd877b169e441c37dee2b8a85334ac6673","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-376","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-374",521,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-cover.jpg"]