Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Inside the Fengtian Hall, military commanders gathered.

The letter from the Jin Kingdom had already been passed around among the crowd, and the hall was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

There's going to be a war!

Finally, there's a war to fight! And this time, it's a big one!

It should be said that eighty or ninety percent of the military commanders present were those who followed Emperor Jing in his campaigns, establishing their merits and starting their careers.

Now they can be considered successful and famous, with children and grandchildren around their knees. Each of them holds a high position, and their interest in war is not as strong as it used to be.

After all, they are not bloodthirsty demons who find pleasure in killing or being killed.

However, the fierce men who emerged from the mountains of knives and seas of fire always carried a strong bestial nature within them.

The higher their position, the stronger their desire for battle, especially with the upgrading of weapons, which added two more layers to this impulse.

It's like giving a primitive man with a club a sharp machete.

But at this time, the divine weapon for chopping people is not yet needed, and there is always a sense of frustration in the heart.

Now, it's great! Someone is waving a club and asking to come out for a one-on-one fight, which is simply what they've been longing for!

The military commanders scrambled together, and Emperor Jing sat solemnly on the throne, allowing them to discuss as they pleased.

After a long while, the military commanders raised their heads with flushed faces and said, "Your Majesty, this news..."

"This news has been confirmed to be true, and I plan to send troops within three days."

"During the trade between the two countries, the merchants of the Jin Kingdom can reach as far as the Liuhe Pass. Now it should have been infiltrated long ago. I plan to directly abandon the Liuhe Pass and order people to defend the Chenggao Pass to buy us time."

"Finally, according to what is said in the letter, a decisive battle will be launched on the Xifeng Plains. In this battle, it is necessary to eliminate the main force of the enemy and cut off Wutu's head to show me."

General Xuanwei Song Wu said: "Our army has firearms, which can restrain cavalry, and the probability of winning is very high. However, there is only one chance in this battle. Once the firearms are exposed, Wutu's cavalry will immediately scatter like birds and beasts. If it is a dispersed battle, the advantage of firearms may be weakened a lot. I wonder how many people Your Majesty has decided to send this time?"

Emperor Jing silently stretched out his hand: "Five hundred thousand."

"This letter says that the Jin Kingdom has 800,000 armored soldiers, but I think it's only 500,000 at most. Those 60,000 heavy cavalry are the key. With 500,000 soldiers and my personal expedition, it is enough to lure out all his heavy cavalry and annihilate them all at once."

"Wutu has hot air balloons in hand, and his ability to scout the enemy's situation is no weaker than our Great Jing. The reason I have gathered you here today is to make arrangements in advance for this."

"If the enemy army launches a surprise attack from the air, it will be impossible to defend against. Fake granaries should be set up to confuse the enemy."

"In addition, before the two armies get close, the other side may also use fire attacks to disrupt the formation. It is necessary to prepare enough protective gear and dry ash for the soldiers to put out the fire." Emperor Jing paused here, "Although our army is prepared, in my opinion, we need to lose a battle first to give Wutu morale. Who is willing to be the vanguard..."

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Li Yuanzhao hurriedly returned to the East Palace.

Mo Xiaohu was still waiting in the room, not daring to leave without permission.

It was not until he saw Li Yuanzhao returning with an anxious and irritable look that he stepped forward cautiously and asked, "Your Highness, are you alright? Or should I go back to Dongjiao University first?"

Li Yuanzhao shook his head and said dejectedly, "Something big has happened. Your master has been detained in the Jin Kingdom, and the two countries are preparing to fight."

"What!" Mo Xiaohu jumped up suddenly, his face filled with panic.

The master is gone?

The backbone of Taoyuan County is gone?!

"Then, then, what should we do?" Mo Xiaohu asked stutteringly, almost bursting into tears.

Seeing his useless appearance, Li Yuanzhao sighed and said, "You don't need to be too anxious. His safety should not be a problem."

"Based on my understanding of Lao Fang, it wouldn't be surprising if he got an official position over there."

Ah... that's true, that's really true.

Mo Xiaohu instantly calmed down.

He still had this much confidence in the master. It seemed that there was nothing he couldn't handle!

"Although he is currently safe and sound, I am worried that once the war starts and the power of the firearms is exposed, when the Jin Kingdom is defeated, Lao Fang will be in danger..." Li Yuanzhao was agitated, tapping his fingers on the table.

"When the two countries go to war and the power of the artillery is revealed, Wutu, unless he is a fool, will definitely divide his troops and retreat to Guanwai to fight guerrilla warfare with us."

"What my father is considering is the overall situation. If our army divides its troops to fight guerrilla warfare with the Jin army, not only will we lose all our advantages, but we will also be at a disadvantage."

"The main force is slow to march. If this continues, Lao Fang will be slaughtered by the Jin army to vent their anger before reaching Pantai City."

Mo Xiaohu's heart clenched again, and he exclaimed, "Then what should we do?"

"Only this prince, this prince will personally lead troops to attack alone, and rush to Pantai City as quickly as possible to rescue him!" Li Yuanzhao slammed the table after saying that.

With this muffled sound, Mo Xiaohu's heart also jumped, and he shook his head vigorously and said, "No, no, no! The master is already trapped in there, you can't have an accident... it's too dangerous."

"Hmph! Dangerous? Who can rival this prince's marksmanship." Li Yuanzhao said proudly, then seemed a little dejected, "It's just that my father won't let me go now... I have to think of a way."

Watching him fall into deep thought, Mo Xiaohu opened his mouth, somewhat at a loss.

He both hoped that the Crown Prince could go and hoped that he wouldn't go.

If he went, there would be hope of rescuing the master, but if he really went, it would be too dangerous. The Crown Prince and the master are as close as brothers, and their identities are still sensitive. If something really happened, what would they do? Both of them would have to be thrown in.

After a long while, Li Yuanzhao raised his head and said, "My father won't let me go, and he won't give me military power. The best plan now... is for me to get some soldiers myself, and then try my father again. If he still doesn't agree, then we can only follow behind him and go later."

"Where are you going to get soldiers? Your Highness, don't do anything stupid... Can the people conscripted now be useful?" Mo Xiaohu said blankly.

Li Yuanzhao glanced at him askance: "What people, go find the Embroidered Uniform Guard. There are about two thousand guards in the palace, and there are nearly three thousand Embroidered Uniform Guards operating outside. By the way, does Taoyuan County have any equipment?"

Although the Embroidered Uniform Guard often walks among the people, they have not neglected their training at all, and their nutritional levels are all top-notch.

In addition, they interact frequently with the people on weekdays, are loved and respected, and their mental state is also extraordinary.

Their foundation is awesome, much stronger than ordinary soldiers. As long as they are slightly trained on the road, they will definitely be a strong army. This time, if it works, it won't be a waste of their strong bodies!

Li Yuanzhao's saliva had already been drooling for a long time, and the abacus was rattling.

Mo Xiaohu hesitated and didn't speak.

Taoyuan County equipment? That's a secret, how can you talk nonsense...

Li Yuanzhao said angrily: "I'm going to rescue Lao Fang, and you're still hiding it from me now! The upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked. That Lao Fang is usually secretive. Your Taoyuan County's ordnance factory has been working on orders for the Ministry of War, right? I know your county has treasures, tell me quickly!"

Mo Xiaohu murmured for a long time. Under Li Yuanzhao's repeated urging, he said with difficulty: "Your Highness, those are prepared for future orders from the Ministry of War... internal testing has not yet passed..."