Chapter 2103: Chapter 203: Not Daring to Allow Even an Ant-Sized Breach (Part 2)
They couldn’t possibly really swagger back to Feng Li; there’s not a single acquaintance there, it’d be a miracle if they weren’t exposed.
Three thousand troops are also hard to hide in the hinterlands of the Summer Country. Even finding a mountain gully to hide is unrealistic. Huyang Pass will soon learn the intelligence from Ximing City,
Now is the real moment of crisis.
Yet Zhongxuan Sheng remains composed.
"There’s no chance here at all, what if we don’t leave?"
He even has the leisure to comment on Chu Shuo: "Summer Country is truly full of hidden talents. I didn’t know this Chu Shuo before, but seeing his defensive skills today, and the details within Huyang Pass... he already shows the posture of a famous general."
Jiang Wang remarked expressionlessly: "Do you still plan to try to sway him?"
The likes of the Touch Clan, Tai Clan, and such distinguished aristocratic families in Da Xia, their likelihood to defect is almost negligible. The Imperial Dynasty’s generosity toward them is unmatched by anyone. Even if Qi Country treats them well, can it help them establish their family foundations anew?
"No, I’m just reminding myself, when dealing with Chu Yulong, not to overlook this dangerous man Chu Shuo."
"Chu Yulong?" Jiang Wang raised an eyebrow: "Weren’t you chatting happily? How did he offend you?"
"He offended me deeply!" Zhongxuan Sheng replied with a fierce tone.
Jiang Wang contemplated silently for a moment and said, "You haven’t even met Chu Shuo’s face yet, and you’re talking about not letting him go. Consider our current situation first."
"We’ve come this far, there’s no need to reconsider." Zhongxuan Sheng laughed, tapping his temple with his fat fingers: "It’s all here."
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Today, the core battlefield of the Qi Xia war remains undoubtedly at Tong Yang City.
Before the towering city walls, the latest offensive by the Chun Si army finally came to a halt, the army withdrawing like the tide.
During this time, the Spring Death, Autumn Kill, and Wind Pursuit, three elite Nine Soldiers brigades, took turns bombarding Tong Yang City. They consistently kept the pressure at a critical point, giving the defenders of Tong Yang City no chance to breathe.
Pinning down Summer Country’s State Minister Liu Xiyi, State Preceptor Chi Mengfu, and others firmly within Tong Yang City,
The Qi Army holds absolute initiative in the Jiangyin Plains thanks to its field advantage, with complete freedom in movement.
Reflected in the siege offensives, they’re quite unrestrained. Whether striking at noon as scheduled or suddenly attacking in the middle of the night, they leave Summer’s defenders no moment to relax—
Because any lapse that appears will not be given a chance to rectify by Zhongxuan Chuliang, Li Zhengyan, or Chen Zeqing.
The "Shimen Military Strategy" says: "Defending a city is like guarding a dyke, you dare not allow an ant breach."
The Qi Army’s offensive is primarily led by the well-sustained Spring Death Army, frequently giving the opposite side "extra meals." Attacking twice or even thrice daily is the norm.
The Autumn Kill Army and Wind Pursuit Army conduct siege operations leisurely, attacking once it’s their turn. They take the field once at most within two days, spending the rest of their time recuperating.
Consuming Qi Blood Pills, using Dao Yuan Stones. Their diet is also notably meticulous, combining spiritual grains with ordinary grains, spiritual vegetables with common vegetables, and slaying one beast after another mixed with the Demon Beast Bloodline—which is a treat usually enjoyed during festivals but during wartime is uninterrupted daily.
Rich supplies from the Great Qi Empire, established through the Purple Pole Expedition "Campaign Route," are continuously delivered to the front line.
Of course, Summer’s side has ensured sufficient inventory within Tong Yang City as their stronghold against Qi; it could support the city for possibly a decade or so.
But can the defenders in the city really endure such constant tension, twelve hours round the clock without relaxation for so long?
Even though there are two True Monarchs overseeing, and Tong Yang City now has famous generals aplenty, with guards rotating through shifts, sealing the city tight... the city itself is constantly subjected to bombardment, always on the verge of a climactic battle.
Can they truly relax even when rotating for rest?
As the Autumn Kill Army and Wind Pursuit Army gradually recuperate, the pressure on Tong Yang City continues to increase day by day.
Using the words spoken by a certain confined defender after drinking, it’s hoping for the battle to drag out a bit, wear down the Qi Army, yet it’s truly difficult to endure!
And yet, Qi’s commander Cao Jie seems in no hurry at all, unlike the initial days of entering Summer—back then, it seemed imperative to defeat Summer within three months.
Now, however, it is steadily and orderly, with the three elite Nine Soldiers brigades attacking like daily exercises. Almost like they’re training troops!
The rest of the eastern and northern battlefields are left completely autonomous.
It’s as if fully prepared for protracted warfare!
Wang Yiwu descended from the battlefield, hearing the vibrating sounds—that’s the military craftsmen relaxing the strings of the Moon-shooting Crossbows. After battle, it’s crucial to promptly apply the Secret Technique and carefully nurture with Lion Scorpion oil, ensuring the durability of this expensive military equipment.
Besides, there are uniform footsteps of soldiers, the clashing sounds of armored leaves, the rustling of wind on banners...
Everything on the battlefield feels familiar to him. The military camp is also the place where he feels most at ease.
The flavor of Soldier Slayer seems mixed in with the wind.
It’s an indescribable... slightly spicy, a bit rough taste, but one that can make one’s blood boil.
He grew up in this environment.
Gained his honor here, mastered his fate here...
With the respectful gazes of the soldiers, he strides into the military tent.
Chen Zeqing’s wooden wheelchair is parked before a large sandbox. He quietly watches the sandbox, lost in thought. The huge military tent contains only one person.
