Chapter 996: Temptation, this is just the prelude
Act first and subdue your enemy, or else you will be subdued by your enemy. The three countries, the South, the West, and the North saw Xiao Tianyao's strength and knew he would not let them go. They would be beaten passively. So the three countries decided to attack first to take the upper hand, but……
They didn't know that Xiao Tianyao had been preparing for this day for decades. The three countries were the first to send troops, thinking they had the upper hand, but they didn't get the slightest advantage.
The three countries came and attacked fiercely. Not to be undone, Xiao Tianyao immediately gathered 200,000 soldiers and horses brought from the northern region. He also transferred the 100,000 imperial troops from the capital. He then dispersed them with his 300,000 Jinwuwei Army.
The imperial court's three hundred thousand soldiers and horses were all dispersed. After separating them, not even a single force could compare with the Jinwuwei Army. Under such circumstances, it would be useless for them to have different intentions.
Letting the Jinwuwei Army lead them can also enhance their strength and allow them to exert greater power on the battlefield.
Of course, Xiao Tianyao's move was undoubtedly risky. If the imperial army mutinied collectively, not only would it not be a help to the Jinwuwei Army, but it would also cause a lot of trouble, and make them suffer from enemies from both sides.
However, the Jinwuwei Army in Xiao Tianyao’s hands were not only 200,000, but he had nearly 300,000 Jinwuwei soldiers.
Aside from the 200,000 Jinwuwei soldiers among them, he has nearly 100,000 heavily armed troops at hand. So why should Xiao Tianyao be afraid?
And these 100,000 soldiers and horses were different from everyone else. These 100,000 soldiers and horses were the elite of the Jinwuwei Army. Thirty thousand of them were cavalry, and three thousand black armored soldiers.
As the name suggests, their equipment was made of black iron ores, but they were not as fully armed as the black armored guards.
Only the soldier's weapon and chest protector were made of heavenly black iron, while the rest were made of refined iron.
Of course, this was not because Xiao Tianyao didn't want to give them full black iron armor, just like the armored guards. But because there were not enough black iron ores. He needed to arm at least three thousand troops so that he could fight against the three countries. Therefore, he can only try his best to economize as much as possible.
Three thousand black iron soldiers and thirty thousand elite cavalry were divided into three groups to deal with the South, the West, and the North respectively. The black iron soldiers were the vanguards, charging ahead with incomparable bravery. Every time the battle started, they defeated the opponent steadily. Reaping a big hole against hundreds of thousands of soldiers……
The elite cavalry were guarding the two wings respectively as auxiliary presence. They did not take action easily. Once they took action, it would mean that the imperial army and the Jinwuwei Army could not support it.
Of course, such a situation was not uncommon. The three countries had one million troops, which was a lot more. Moreover, the three countries were constantly adding troops to the border, which put a lot of pressure on the East.
The East only has 600,000 troops at best. In a real sense, the opponent was almost two against one. The East cannot always have the upper hand during the fight. On the battlefield, both sides will win or lose.
Once the four countries' war begins, things will not end so quickly. The war has been a stalemate for nearly half a year. The East lost less and won more, but there was no way to destroy any of the South, the West, and the North. Also, there was no way to break through any country’s line of defense.
"Hateful, these Southern Barbarians are so cunning. Aren't they talking about civil strife in the Southern Barbarians? Aren't the previous dynasty and the new dynasty fighting for power? How can they keep adding troops to the border?" General Xiong wanted to clean up the Southern Barbarians first. After breaking through the three countries' alliance, the Southern Barbarians' defense line was loosened, but then, the Southern Barbarians suddenly increased their troops and forced them back.
Su Cha said solemnly: "Your news is behind. The new southern dynasty and the previous dynasty have peacefully coexisted. The two sides divide their power and government. One is called the Southern Barbarians and the other is called the Western Barbarians. This time, the Western Barbarians are sending troops to help."
Originally, the civil strife in the Southern Barbarians would not subside so quickly, but Xiao Tianyao's presence, an external enemy, promoted peaceful coexistence within the Southern Barbarians and reached an agreement of one country, and two states.
"The Southern Barbarians are shameless." General Xiong was furious. He felt that those in the previous south dynasty had taken advantage of them.
"All the hustle and bustle in the world is for profit. It's normal for the Southern Barbarians to do this. You'll see, once we retreat, the Southern and Western Barbarians will fight." With their prince as a powerful enemy, the former southern dynasty and the new dynasty had to compromise. They give up their old grudges and join forces to resist foreign enemies. But once this war was over, they no longer fought the East, the Southern Barbarians and the Western Barbarians would fight again because……
Whether it was the previous dynasty or the new dynasty, were not willing to give away half of their country.
"Retreat? Why should we retreat? If we don't fight them to the end, we won't have the opportunity to destroy again." When General Xiong heard this, he became angry.
What a great opportunity this was. The three countries took the lead in sending troops. They fought against each other, and they were well-known for their divisions. In the future, they won't have to worry about the historians writing ugly words about them in the history books.
"We don't have that ability yet." Su Cha looked at the bear-like general in front of him with black lines on his head and sighed secretly.
He finally understood why their prince had to send someone to assist General Xiong. General Xiong was a good fighter, but apart from fighting, he was a bear in other aspects. He was even less brainy than Liu Bai. People would be so angry that they vomit blood.
"General Xiong, don't you understand? We can fight against the three countries, but we can't annihilate the three countries at the same time. This battle is just a prelude."
The purpose of this battle was not to annihilate the three countries. Their main purpose was to weaken their national power and test the depth of the three countries. It was also to test the reaction of the Central Empire.
Xiao Tianyao doesn't completely believe in the Moon's Shadow. After all, Shi Yihan had the blood of the imperial family of the Central Empire. He couldn't guarantee that Shi Yihan would not change sides at a critical moment.
This battle can be regarded as a test for the Moon Shadow. To test whether their young master will keep his word, and to test whether he can fulfill the agreement.
If the war between the four countries can be smoothed out, Xiao Tianyao will believe that Moon Shadow can fulfill the agreement. As for their credibility?
Unless the war ends and the world is unified, he will never fully trust Tenzang Moon Shadow.
However, Xiao Tianyao didn't care about these messy things at the moment. All his thoughts were on Lin Chujiu's belly.
Yes, it was on Lin Chujiu’s belly!
Half a year ago, when the four countries war began, Lin Chujiu accompanied Xiao Tianyao on the expedition as a military doctor as she said.
It was said that she was going on an expedition. Lin Chujiu had been in the rear and had no real contact with the war. Because Xiao Tianyao had always been in the rear and had never commanded in battle. Lin Chujiu was a married woman and followed him, so naturally he could only stay in the rear.
The couple stayed behind and didn’t have much to do at ordinary times, so they naturally had more time for love. No, after the two of them worked hard to cultivate and sow seeds, Lin Chujiu’s stomach finally responded.
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