Free Web NovelChapter 2138: Chapter 217: Thanks for Your Auspicious Words (Part 2)
"Especially Jiang Wang!" Chumin said, "From winning the Yellow River Gathering to being recognized in the Triple Punishment Palace, he has become the most representative young genius of Qi Country. To some extent, he represents the future of the people of New Qi in Qi Country, a symbol-like presence. The people of Qi even initiated the Star Moon Plain battle in his name. Eliminating him would dismantle Qi Country’s future. The blow to the morale of the Qi Army would be devastating!"
"Therefore, this battle must not fail, the goal must be achieved. At any cost, it must be completed!" ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com
Tai Yin’s finger continued to move on the map as he began the specific strategic deployment: "From Qiyue City to Noon Sunshine, one can only go via Min Xi Corridor. From Feilie City to Noon Sunshine, one must pass through She Mountain. We will set ambushes at these two places. Although the priority is to attack Zhongxuan Sheng’s forces, Xie Baoshu’s forces also need to be constrained; firstly, Noon Sun City must not be lost, and secondly, we cannot allow Xie Baoshu the chance to support Zhongxuan Sheng. Otherwise, all previous efforts may be in vain."
That is why Hui Ming Fu is considered a good place. Apart from Huyang Pass preventing the scourge of war, experiencing little warfare, resources and scenic beauty, this place lacks nothing.
She Mountain is one of the famous ’Thirteen Peaks of Splendor’ in Summer Country, known for its perilous beauty.
As for the Min Xi Corridor, it is the feudal territory of King Min Yu Liyang—once Yu Liyang became a True Monarch, his childhood hometown flourished. The Summer Court originally wanted to designate the entire Hui Ming Fu as his feudal territory, but he refused multiple times, and ultimately only the Min Xi Corridor was designated.
This area is narrow and fertile, a famous passageway connecting the central and southern regions of Hui Ming Fu.
Yu Liyang’s childhood friends and family are long gone; he has no particular attachment to his homeland, rarely returning to Min Xi. But the name persists here, and even though he does not care, the area has developed very well.
Of course, as the war spreads, a large number of people flee further west into the Empire, and what was once the wealthy Min Xi Corridor is now nearly deserted.
"The Min Xi Corridor had already been swept through once by Bao Bozhao, all their defensive structures destroyed — which precisely lowers Zhongxuan Sheng and their vigilance," Tai Yin continued, "The Min Xi Corridor battle must be decisive, fast, and not turn into a war of attrition; prolonged attrition leads to defeat."
"The Xia Army is not as proficient in field battles as the Qi Army," Yisheng Feng raised a personal concern: "Even if the ambush is executed successfully, how do we ensure victory?"
"Zhongxuan Sheng’s force of over thirty thousand men, truly elite among them are only more than two thousand from Autumn Kill Army. Half of the remainder consists of surrendered Feng Li troops; if the situation is slightly unfavorable, we raise a rallying cry, and they will switch sides. The other half is a mixed batch from various Eastern Region countries, difficult to unite," Tai Yin analyzed methodically, "While we are united with the will to protect our territory. Using our intention against their lack of preparedness, we are certain to defeat them in one battle!"
He added: "Moreover, I have a set of Nine Sons Ringing Mountain Array Plate, an excellent item from the Tai Clan, which quickly provides geographical advantage. With time, location, and human harmony all on our side, how can we not kill Zhongxuan Sheng Jiang Wang?"
"Then, who will contain Xie Baoshu?" Chumin asked.
"I’ll go personally," Tai Yin said, "I will only take ten thousand men to She Mountain, leaving the remaining fifty thousand soldiers for you to lead to Min Xi Corridor. You should be confident about the fifty thousand against thirty thousand situation."
Chumin slightly frowned, "Us?"
"You, Wei Guangyao, Gu Yong, Xu Can, and Mr. Yi from Southern Dipper Palace!" Tai Yin said, "You all should go."
Gu Yong and Xu Can were military commanders in the External Building Environment who arrived urgently at Hui Ming from Shaokang. Like Chumin and Yisheng Feng, they kept a low profile during the ambush against Bao Bozhao to maximize the concealment of our intelligence. Even if news from Noon Sun City has leaked, the Qi Army would only be further misled, unable to accurately assess the strength of the Xia Army.
Chumin had a worried expression, "Can you lead alone in She Mountain?"
"Mr. Yi is correct; a hawk must exert full effort to hunt a rabbit, let alone the ones we aim to kill are not mere rabbits. To kill Jiang Wang and Zhongxuan Sheng, we must mobilize maximum power. Whether I’m capable or not... it must be so."
Tai Yin looked at his expression and smiled, "Well, nothing worth worrying about. I’m not there to engage Xie Baoshu in a fight to the death; I’m just there to hold him up. As long as he cannot lead his forces to support Min Xi Corridor, my objective is achieved. If things become impossible, I will retreat to Noon Sunshine, then abandon Noon Sun City, using this process to gain time for you... Regardless, eliminating Zhongxuan Sheng and Jiang Wang is our most critical task now. All decisions must bow to this."
If only one person can lead troops to delay Xie Baoshu’s forces, truly no one is more suited than Tai Yin, who excels in Formation Dao.
Wei Guangyao said, "Mr. Yi for Jiang Wang, myself, Mr. Chumin, Gu Yong, and Xu Can for Zhongxuan Sheng. This way ensures victory in strategy, force, and momentum, and again using mind against lack of preparation, setting traps for ambush. I honestly see no chance of their survival!"
"Indeed!" Chumin also composed himself and showed full confidence.
He actually did not believe Yisheng Feng could be a match for Jiang Wang; anyone who witnessed Jiang Wang’s prowess at Guanhe Platform would not place their confidence in Yisheng Feng.
Even though the person is the first genius of Southern Dipper Palace, even if he is illustrious in the Southern Territory, surviving the unrestricted manhunt decree from Duke Huai’s House, his reputation almost rivals Dou Zhao.
Almost rivals Dou Zhao... still, not Dou Zhao.
