730 Troops Split Four Fronts (1/2)

Chapter 730-Troops Split Four Fronts

Translator: ryangohsf

Editor: Nora

In contrast to Yunnan City-State, Lingnan City-State was connected to Xiangnan City-State and was also the starter and core member of the alliance of the four City-States.

Furthermore, Yuan Ping was one of those that wanted to destroy Shanhai City.

Hence, the moment they wiped out Lingnan City-State, it would be like half of the alliance was wiped out. If they took the chance to wipe out Yunnan City-State as well, the enemy would just fall apart without them even attacking.

However, Lingnan City-State was the first City-State in China and the most mature and developed one; their bond was exceedingly solid, and they had a relationship with the Yanhuang Alliance.

To take it down through conventional means was extremely difficult.

One could foresee that if Shanhai City chose to attack Yunnan City-State and destroyed it, the three other City-States would reach a new level of cooperation.

If the three of them combined into one entity, they could lock down Shanhai City's road up north.

All things considered, to break this situation, they needed to take down Lingnan City-State.

Another good matter was that east of Lingnan was Gong Chengshi's Chuanbei Province and Xunlong Dianxue's Minnan Province.

Getting pass Lingnan City-State, the pressure on the east would be greatly reduced. Then they could redeploy forces to face Chuanbei City-State and Xiangnan City-State.

Even to say that Ouyang Shuo could directly go and handle ASEAN.

The only accident would be the matter with Xunlong Dianxue. Even so, it would not change the strategy set by Shanhai City.

Zhenhai City, general tent.

The oil lamp light flickered; Huo Qubing was dressed in martial attire. Standing up, his expression was solemn, ”Monarch's secret orders!” As he spoke, he took out an imperial decree.

”Receive the orders!”

With a Shua! Fan Lihua, Shi Wanshui, and Er'Lai all bowed toward the imperial decree.

Seeing the decree was like seeing the Monarch himself.

Huo Qubing slowly opened it and read, ”Imperial decree, Guards Legion, Dragon Legion Corps 2nd legion, Tiger Legion Corps 3rd legion, and City Protection Legion will become the East Conquering Army. Appointing General Huo Qubing as the East Conquering Army Commander, any matter will be decided by the commander like it's an order from me.”

As he spoke, Huo Qubing took out the talisman and showed the three generals.

”We will follow the orders!”

Out of the four generals, not only was Huo Qubing the only God General; his military rank was the highest and he was a legendary general. With him leading, the other three naturally did not have anything to say.

”Greetings, commander!”

Shi Wanshui and the other two bowed, forming a commander-subordinate relationship.

Huo Qubing nodded, his eyes shining with excitement. This was the first time he had truly led troops to battle since joining Shanhai City. Moreover, he could lead close to 300 thousand troops.

Even during the Hanwu Emperor time, Huo Qubing had not ruled over such a huge army.

The troops under him were also exceedingly star studded, the vicious Er'Lai, the ferocious and courageous Shi Wanshui, and the heroic Fan Lihua; they were all famous generals. The 20 Major Generals under the four legions were all great generals.

Huo Qubing knew that he had to prove that he was worthy of being a God General through this battle. After calming himself down, Huo Qubing started to assign the roles of the generals, ”Shi Wanshui!”

”General is present!”

”I order you act as the front general to enter through Jiaozhou Prefecture and annihilate all enemies and take down all the cities.” Huo Qubing handed out the first soldier talisman.

”Yes general!”

Shi Wanshui looked rather excited, receiving the soldier talisman with both hands.

The front general was the undoubted vanguard. The commander gave such an important task to the 2nd legion of the Tiger Legion Corps was enough to prove his trust in them, and it was the utmost praise to them.

Er'Lai and Fan Lihua had envious expressions.

”Fan Lihua!” Huo Qubing continued.

”Present!”

Fan Lihua was similarly dressed in martial attire; her voice was crisp but filled with killing intent.

”I appoint you as the right general, leading troops through the east of Jiaozhou Prefecture to destroy the cities. At the same time, get ready to help the front troops; do not act on your own.” Huo Qubing solemnly ordered.

”Yes commander!”

Fan Lihua nodded solemnly. She had led the troops housed in Zhenhai City, so she could be considered familiar with half of Lingnan Province. Hence, she was exceedingly suited to lead them.

As for helping out the front troops, there was meaning within.

During the ancient cold weapons era, when the troops exceeded the hundred thousand scale, they could not all gather and needed to split up.

There were three main reasons.