Chapter 2062: Forward Base! (1/2)

At that time, this forward base would be a dike against the flood of soldiers, the greatest fortress to hold the rear against An Yaluoshan.

This matter was of utmost significance, and two hundred thousand soldiers could never stand against four hundred thousand soldiers, so a peak Great General was needed to preside. And while Zhangchou Jianqiong and Tongluo Great General Abusi were completely capable of holding their own, they were far from enough when it came to resisting and intimidating An Yaluoshan and his four hundred thousand men.

In the Great Tang, the only person besides Wang Chong who could do this was the previous War God, Crown Prince's Junior Guardian Wang Zhongsi.

Wang Zhongsi had a divine grasp of the art of war and an almost unblemished battle record. Most importantly, An Yaluoshan was not familiar with him at all and could not predict Wang Zhongsi's movements!

”Everything is ready. The two hundred thousand men should arrive in a few days!” Wang Zhongsi quickly said.

His voice was brimming with endless energy and majesty!

Even though he had already retired from the army to take the Crown Prince's Junior Guardian post, he retained that decisive and iron-blooded demeanor from his career on the battlefield.

This sort of aura was not normally perceivable, but whenever it came to war, Wang Zhongsi would reveal his sharp edge, as though a blade emerging from its sheath. He did not do this intentionally. He simply exuded a naturally intimidating aura.

When it came to holding a fort, Wang Zhongsi was far better than Zhangchou Jianqiong or Abusi.

When Wang Chong heard these words, he gave a slight nod.

The arrival of two hundred thousand soldiers at the forward base, transferred from various regions, was a matter involving many details and excessive planning. Wang Chong had believed that Wang Zhongsi would need seven days at the minimum to complete this task, even as long as ten-some days.

But in just four or five days, Wang Zhongsi had taken care of everything. One hundred thousand soldiers that had been garrisoned in the Cang and Ying Provinces had already moved into the forward base, and the remaining hundred thousand would arrive in a few days.

Wang Chong couldn't help but sigh at this efficiency.

Wang Zhongsi paused a moment before adding, ”But Youzhou has already noticed, and An Yaluoshan's reaction seems to be that they wish to garrison their own forces in the forward base to assist the expeditionary force, and also observe the situation within the base.

Wang Chong nodded. ”Alright, let's do everything as Lord Junior Guardian proposes. I will inform all the great clans to cooperate!”

The Imperial Court was already determined to deal with An Yaluoshan, but it needed to be amply prepared before moving out and could not stimulate An Yaluoshan beforehand.

”…In addition, how has An Yaluoshan responded to the forward base?” Wang Chong said.

A sharp and rude voice butted in at this time. ”This is His Majesty's decree. While An Yaluoshan has always wanted to try something, he is incapable of doing so. His Majesty's decree and Lord Junior Guardian's supervision leave him without the audacity. If he really tries something, he will essentially be committing rebellion, and His Majesty can take care of him directly!”

The one who had spoken was a man standing not far behind Wang Zhongsi, Bian Lingcheng!

This General of the Palace Gates who had brought Gao Xianzhi up through the ranks during the Sage Emperor's reign and then personally destroyed his career later on had experienced a complete reversal of fate upon encountering Wang Chong.

The new Emperor Li Heng had assessed him, and then surprisingly promoted him to deputy commander of the Imperial Guard.

The commander was Li Jingzhong!

Everyone fell silent in thought.

Wang Chong nodded. He had been keeping a close eye on Li Jingzhong and Bian Lingcheng. If those two started to show any signs of their selves from his last life, Wang Chong would take care of them without hesitation.

But it currently seemed that the two of them were still very useful, and perhaps because they were still fearful of Wang Chong, they had not made any strange movements.

A thoughtful look appeared in Wang Chong's eyes.

Silence reigned in the hall.

Everyone looked toward Wang Chong, even Wang Zhongsi, waiting for his decision.

This was a sort of respect!

This no longer had much to do with Li Heng's decree. Wang Chong's strength and character had naturally placed him on the spot of the Great Tang's number one man.

Wang Chong raised his head and looked to his right, at Tongluo Great General Abusi. ”Abusi! The forward base doesn't have enough soldiers yet, and An Yaluoshan also has his Yeluohe that others can't deal with! In a few days, set out with your army and march overnight to the forward base in the Cang Province!”

”Yes! Your Highness!” Abusi respectfully said, lowering his head.

Wang Chong gave a slight nod. Since the Rebellion of the Three Princes, the relationship between the two of them had significantly changed.