Peace Order

Chapter 1916: Chapter 18: Moment of Decision!

When the Taiping Army arrived at the Eastern Capital city, the generals of the Taiping Army saw the city, which was thoroughly fortified, and Yuan Shitong scrutinized the defenses of this city, his expression grave, and said:

"As the art of war says, if you have ten times the force, you besiege it. With thirty thousand imperial guards defending this grand city of the realm, attempting to breach this city in a short period requires at least three hundred thousand troops."

Wen Qingyu looked at the steadfastly defended city, a trace of peculiar color in his eyes.

This strategist who calculated the fate of the world finally nodded, saying:

"...Indeed."

Pang Shuiyun said: "This city will certainly be breached within thirty days, however, to breach such a grand city of the realm with ten times the force would also require no less than thirty days."

"Employing this method for an exchange."

"Build strong forts, fight a dull battle, and knowing they are no match for us, they directly abandon cunning strategies and tactics, relying instead on this grand city fortified by Ying Country’s three hundred-year reign to engage us in a deadly race against time."

"Interesting..."

"At last, there’s some imperial resolve in it."

"Such an opponent indeed has weight."

Xue Tianxing’s expression became solemn, and he whispered: "Is the ruler unafraid of death, willing to sacrifice the city breaking after thirty days just to absolutely strive for thirty days?"

"Strategist, what should we do?"

On Wen Qingyu’s face, there appeared to be a hint of admiration, and he said:

"The Eastern Capital city was, after all, a city even the Wolf King couldn’t breach in a short time in the past. At that time, the Wolf King led an army of three hundred thousand, although due to Military God Jiang Su’s support from the rear, it also reveals the city’s strength."

"What measures can I take then?"

Pang Shuiyun said: "[Acting according to old ways], yet seeking to buy time for the world is indeed impressive, decisive, courageous, enough to qualify as heroically spirited, but doesn’t Mr. Wen Qingyu feel otherwise?"

Wen Qingyu pondered for a while, then said: "If I were to comment, it’s only four words."

Pang Shuiyun asked: "What words?"

"Courage is commendable."

Pang Shuiyun said: "Is there a plan?"

Wen Qingyu nodded, brushing off his sleeve gently: "General Yuan Shitong, please besiege this Eastern Capital."

"Release the message that I, Yan Daiqing of the Western Regions, am here and intend to——"

His voice was calm, eyes reflecting the fiercely burning flames:

"Set the city ablaze!"

If it’s said that an ordinary general would burn this city of Ying Country.

Then most generals would consider such a statement a mere bluff, an exaggerated boast, but if those words came from Yan Daiqing of the Western Regions, that blazing flame of the past from the Dangxiang royal city, it seemingly blazes even now.

Wen Qingyu released the message, even those second-tier troops who had orders, even those who Jiang Gao ordered not to retreat, were greatly alarmed and swiftly retreated a part of their troops.

The reason second-tier troops are only second-tier is not because their armor is not sturdy, nor because their training is not rigorous, but because the will of their soldiers and generals is not steadfast, perhaps just a little lacking here and there.

At the final clash, they’re far inferior to the first-tier troops.

The second-tier troops retreated and fought the Taiping Army,

Yuan Shitong, Xue Tianxing, Yan Xuanji all bravely clashed head-on with these enemy generals, while Divine Shooter General Wang Shunchen himself emerged from the flank and shot the opposing army’s general.

Then the momentum of the Taiping Army advanced, only to fight intensely here, capturing the second-tier troops retreating to support the city, either killing or capturing them.

Wen Qingyu’s sleeve rolled up, his expression remained indifferent.

This confrontation, Jiang Gao had decided, the emperor guarding the city gate, was to avoid engaging in a battle of wits with Wen Qingyu, but Wen Qingyu did not adhere to Jiang Gao’s choice, instead directly used Jiang Gao and the Eastern Capital city as an element in his strategy.

A hundred thousand troops, without one or two months, absolutely cannot conquer this city personally guarded by the emperor.

But, then don’t conquer it.

Who said we must absolutely conquer it?

The present world is a vast, dynamic battlefield!

In every part of the battlefield, generals, soldiers, strategists, and heroes are charging, all are exerting their courage, Jiang Gao certainly possesses his boldness, determination, and courage, but——

The reality is ruthless.

His natural talent can influence a local battlefield.

But if judging the grand trend of the world at large.

He falls far short of Jiang Wanxiang.

Compared to Breaking Army, Wen Qingyu, and the countless battle-hardened Emperor Qin, the gap remains enormous.

This gap can be compensated for over time, but in the turbulent world, in the chaotic era, everything is contested, there’s not much time for anyone to train and learn.

Wei Yiwen stood on the city wall, looking at the enemy camp surrounding them, flags burning brightly——Wen Qingyu took the Eastern Capital city, within the three hundred years of Ying Country’s history, the pivotal, city holding the most special place in the hearts of the generals, as bait.

Luring reinforcements here, then Divine Shooter General personally shot and killed.

On one hand, stacking the helmets of the fallen at the Eastern Capital city gate, disguising as a [Corpse Pile], on the other hand, a hundred or so strong Entering Realm warriors shouting loudly here: "Emperor Ying, another legion comes to aid you!"

"Come and see them, come and see them!"

Dealing a massive blow to the morale of the entire Eastern Capital city.

Pang Shuiyun was still alright.

Yuan Shitong, the burly man, couldn’t help but twitch his forehead, drawing a sharp breath.

Killing people!

And also attacking the heart???