xymnovel Chapter 405 Luxurious War Machines
Chapter 405 Luxurious War Machines
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Everyone present knew perfectly well that these words were just empty platitudes.
Everyone is pursuing their own agenda; who would truly be willing to risk their life for the Taiping Sect?
"Unity is certainly important, but I wonder which general is willing to take on the crucial role of the vanguard and open the door to victory for our army?"
Qiao Shefei smiled slightly and replied.
Upon hearing this, the meeting room fell silent.
The generals looked at each other, knowing that the vanguard position meant being the first to bear the brunt of the attack, which was extremely risky, and none of them were willing to take that risk lightly.
"The role of the vanguard can only be filled by brave and skilled warriors."
"I think General Qiao is the best candidate."
A profound look flashed in the eyes of the general in his magnificent armor. He looked around and spoke slowly.
"I am grateful for the general's kindness, but my troops are newly recruited and still need time to train."
"The general's elite troops are more suitable for this important task."
Qiao Shefei cursed inwardly, but remained outwardly calm and smiled.
Upon hearing this, the generals echoed his sentiments, all wanting to recommend someone else to be the vanguard in order to avoid being harmed themselves.
"The vanguard position should rightfully be held by the strongest troops."
"I think it's best if all the generals discuss and select the most suitable unit."
Another general snorted coldly.
Qiao Shefei sneered inwardly. These generals all wanted to preserve their strength, and none of them wanted to be the first to take the lead.
"Since all of you generals have concerns, I think it would be better if we each sent out a portion of our troops to form the vanguard of the allied forces and jointly defend against the enemy."
"This way, we can unite our forces in one place while also spreading out the risks. What do you all think?"
After glancing at the crowd in front of him, Qiao Shefei seized the opportunity to make a suggestion.
Upon hearing this, all the generals nodded in agreement.
They knew that this was the best solution to balance the interests of all parties.
Everyone knew in their hearts that the internal conflicts and disputes within the Taiping Sect had not been resolved, but were merely temporarily concealed.
With the meeting concluded, the generals returned to their respective tents to prepare for the upcoming battle.
The meeting was dull and uninteresting; everyone was just going through the motions.
Although they were sitting under the same roof, they were like strangers, with an invisible chasm separating them.
Although the camp was filled with elite troops, it could not conceal the internal conflicts and disputes within the Taiping Sect.
These behind-the-scenes manipulators are scheming against each other for their own interests, and there is absolutely no trust between them.
Although they have temporarily joined forces, they are filled with suspicion and distrust.
Qiao Shefei also took the opportunity to convey the meeting's proceedings and his own plans to Meng Zhang at the rear.
This battle was not only a war against external forces, but also a major reshuffling of the internal power structure of the Taiping Sect.
As night fell, the camp was brightly lit.
However, this light could not dispel the darkness within the Taiping Sect.
Everyone was secretly observing each other's every move, fearing that they would be outmaneuvered.
This atmosphere created a sense of oppression and tension throughout the camp.
Although these behind-the-scenes manipulators each command elite troops, they are unable to form a powerful combined force.
The infighting and distrust among them has become a major cancer within the Taiping Cult, severely weakening its overall combat effectiveness.
It can be said that before the battle even began, the Taiping Sect had already suffered a defeat.
At dawn the next day, the morning glow painted half the sky red. Qiao Shefei was all ready to go, with his capable subordinates—the members of the Purple Nether Team—beside him.
The warriors of the Azure Dragon Legion stood in neat rows, their iron armor gleaming coldly in the sunlight, resembling a giant dragon winding across the land.
Not far away, the allied forces of the Taiping Sect and the elite troops of the Yellow Turban Army also gathered one after another.
Banners fluttered, voices rang out, and warhorses neighed—a scene of bustling preparations for war.
Qiao Shefei's eyes were sharp as he scanned the massive group, and a sense of horror welled up in his heart.
I never noticed before, but I never expected that these skeletons in the tomb would suddenly become so tense.
I had so many good stuff in my pocket!
Qiao Shefei's gaze swept over these allied forces, and he couldn't help but be somewhat astonished.
He saw all sorts of war machines, all of which were meticulously crafted weapons of war by the Mohist artisans.
Some soldiers carried "Lianyun crossbows," which could fire continuously, unleashing a torrent of arrows that were impossible to defend against.
Some soldiers were also equipped with the "Thousand-Mile Bow," whose enormous bow and powerful bowstring seemed capable of piercing through the clouds and reaching the heavens.
Each arrow shot carried the force of a thunderbolt, chilling the heart to the bone.
In addition to these, Qiao Shefei even saw more sophisticated small devices on some of the generals' personal guards.
Those guards carried "Thousand-Mechanism Boxes" on their waists, which were mysterious boxes capable of launching various hidden weapons, making them impossible to defend against.
Besides these, there were many large-scale instruments, such as the "Breaking Gang Crossbow" meticulously crafted by the Mohists.
The crossbow bolts fired from this ballista can penetrate the strongest armor and break through the most powerful protective energy.
In addition, there are various wondrous machines, such as the "Thunder Chariot," whose body is equipped with sharp blades and powerful impact devices, allowing it to rampage across the battlefield and disrupt the enemy's battle formation.
"Wind and Cloud Wheel" is a throwing weapon that can launch a huge flying wheel to cut through the enemy's formation.
The "Mysterious Heaven Shield" is a huge shield that can not only block enemy arrows, but also reflect sunlight to confuse the enemy's vision.
Qiao Shefei looked on with envy, even though the elite of the Azure Dragon Legion was no less than that of any other army.
However, high-end equipment like this requires time and gradual accumulation.
During this period, the Yellow Turban Army has been attacking cities and seizing territories, and has captured quite a lot of spoils.
However, there are too many wolves and not enough meat, and Meng Zhang now has quite a few men under his command.
Even if some are biased towards the Azure Dragon Legion, they are only using relatively common items like the Breaking Crossbow.
Even for high-end items like the "Thousand Machine Box" and the "Wind and Cloud Wheel," it wouldn't be easy for the Mohists to make even one.
The time required is calculated in months, and this is especially true for high-end items.
Generally speaking, when the Daqian army retreats, they will definitely take the spoils with them first.
If they really can't be taken away, they will be forcibly destroyed to prevent them from falling into the hands of the Yellow Turban Army.
Therefore, Meng Zhang, whose foundation was still shallow, had already recruited some Mohist craftsmen during this period.
But setting aside the issues of blueprints and manufacturing techniques, even if these craftsmen were able to create it...
It's not something that can be done in a short time.
Therefore, to this day, Qiao Shefei's team has never actually used such high-end equipment on a large scale.
Normally, if we capture one or two bodies, we treat them like treasures.
Unlike now, these people are almost everywhere.
Qiao Shefei's eyes turned red as she watched.