xymnovel Chapter 476 Standoff, First Battle!
Chapter 476 Standoff, First Battle!
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"Generals, this battle is not about victory or defeat, but a test. Remember, do not linger in the fighting!"
"Our troops need to wait in comfort and take advantage of the terrain to set up an ambush."
"At the same time, we should send out spies to gather intelligence on the enemy and make sure we have a clear understanding of their situation."
He turned to the generals inside the tent, his tone grave.
Upon hearing this, the generals' expressions tightened, and they all nodded in agreement, then began a heated discussion.
However, amidst this jubilation, Zhu Sheng maintained a rare composure.
He knew all too well that war was a matter of endless variables, and that any decision could be a matter of life and death.
Therefore, he had to make preparations in secret, just in case.
Only in this way can we ensure that the Yellow Turban Army can maintain its fighting strength as much as possible even if it suffers an initial defeat.
In the days that followed, Zhu Sheng sent spies deep into enemy territory to investigate the strengths and weaknesses of Li Yuanba and his army.
On the other hand, they strengthened their ties with Zhang Tianxuan's Green Robe Army to ensure the smooth progress of the alliance.
At the same time, they secretly mobilized grain, weapons and other supplies in preparation for any eventuality.
Time flies like an arrow; in the blink of an eye, the spy returned, bringing detailed intelligence about Li Yuanba and his army.
Based on this intelligence, Zhu Sheng formulated a more detailed battle plan.
This battle not only concerns the morale of the Yellow Turban Army for a long time to come, and even its strategic direction, but also the lives and deaths of countless soldiers.
Therefore, he must go all out to ensure that every detail is perfect.
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The next morning, as dawn broke, a pale golden hue slowly rose from the horizon, gently dispelling the darkness.
Inside the Yellow Turban Army camp, the sound of bugles rang out, breaking the silence like the first breeze of dawn, awakening the slumbering earth.
Zhu Yuanzhang's troops, summoned by bugles, began to slowly break camp. Their military flags fluttered in the morning light, like the wings of a war god ready to take flight.
The troops and supplies advanced towards the front line in an orderly fashion, raising clouds of dust as if dragons and snakes were rising from the land.
Zhu Yuanzhang led from the front, riding a tall horse, his armor gleaming in the sun, looking majestic and awe-inspiring.
"Gentlemen, I hope you will forge ahead bravely on this journey, using your wisdom to achieve victory, and live up to our aspirations!"
He looked back at the army and said in a deep voice.
Upon hearing the command, all the soldiers responded in unison, their voices resounding through the heavens, their morale soaring like a rainbow.
Although this was only the first battle, it was crucial to the morale of the troops and could not be lost.
As the army slowly advanced, several cities within the northern borders gradually came into view.
On the city wall, the banners of the Da Xuan army fluttered in the wind, and the troops led by Li Yuan and his son stood ready for battle.
An invisible boundary has been quietly drawn between the two armies, and the standoff is about to erupt.
"Li Yuanba's reputation may indeed be well-deserved, but we Yellow Turbans are not to be trifled with either. Today, we will test our strength and see who prevails."
Zhu Yuanzhang halted his horse at the front of the battle, his gaze piercing through the dust and smoke, facing the direction where Li Yuan and his son were, pondering to himself.
"Sir, the plan is set. We are just waiting for a detailed report before we can proceed."
"I hope your plan will help our army defeat the enemy without them even realizing it."
He turned to Zhu Sheng beside him and said.
"Rest assured, my lord, I will do my utmost to ensure that the enemy has nowhere to hide."
"In this battle, our army should win through strategy, not brute force."
Zhu Sheng gently waved his feather fan, smiled calmly, and said.
Thus, the Yellow Turban Army and the Great Xuan Army began a silent standoff, with several cities in the northern border serving as the boundary.
Before the two armies, flames of war raged and war drums thundered, as if only these two armies remained facing each other in the world.
Li Yuan, clad in a golden battle robe, stood at the front of the battle line, majestic as a mountain, his gaze piercing. Behind him was the army of the Great Xuan Dynasty, their banners fluttering and their morale high.
On the other side, Zhu Yuanzhang, dressed in yellow turban battle attire, looked heroic and spirited, with the Yellow Turban army behind him in neat formation and equally strong morale.
The two sides were locked in a standoff, like a dragon and a tiger locked in combat, ready to erupt at any moment.
"Zhu Yuanzhang, as the leader of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, do you know that going against the will of Heaven will inevitably bring divine retribution?"
"Our Great Xuan Dynasty is acting in accordance with the will of Heaven. Your uprising is nothing but a mantis trying to stop a chariot; you are overestimating your own strength!"
Li Yuan looked at Zhu Yuanzhang opposite him and said in a deep voice.
"Li Yuan, you claim to be acting in accordance with Heaven's will, but have you ever considered the will of the people?"
"The dynasty is corrupt, and the people are suffering. We are rising up in rebellion to uphold justice and save the people from their misery."
"Today's battle is not for personal honor or disgrace, but for the sake of all living beings!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang burst into laughter, his voice echoing across the land, and proclaimed loudly.
"The common people? You Yellow Turban rebels only know how to burn, kill, and plunder; have you ever cared about the common people?"
"Today, I, Li Yuan, will annihilate you rebels and restore peace to the land!"
Li Yuan's face darkened, and he sneered.
"Who will go and slay these bandits?"
Having said that, Li Yuan ignored Zhu Yuanzhang and shouted loudly at the army behind him. His voice was like thunder, making people's hearts tremble.
Although this is only the first battle, it is crucial to the morale of the troops and cannot be lost.
Therefore, he hoped to use this battle to dampen the morale of the Yellow Turban army.
However, in this kind of verbal battle, it's impossible to send Li Yuanba, the trump card, up at the very beginning.
The real decisive battle will have to wait for the right opportunity. The duel at this moment is just to test the opponent's strength and also to boost morale.
"This humble general is willing to go!"
Just then, a loud voice came from the army. A valiant general rode forward, clad in silver armor and wielding a gleaming spear, looking like a war god descended to earth, exuding an imposing aura.
This person is a fierce general from the Great Xuan Dynasty, and his strength should not be underestimated.
His eyes were like torches, fixed on the Yellow Turban Army opposite him, as if he wanted to pierce through them one by one.
"Hmph! That black dog has some nerve!"
On the other side, Zhu Yuanzhang's Yellow Turban Army was equally formidable. His general, Li Lu, rode forward, wielding a strange weapon called the "Deer Antler Whirlwind Blade," which was shaped like a deer antler and extremely sharp.
The blade was also wreathed in azure energy, like a blue dragon coiling around it, exuding an astonishing aura.
His mount was a strange warhorse called the "Cloud Deer Beast," which was agile, had antlers on its head, and its four hooves produced clouds, as if it could shatter the void.
Li Lu, dressed in a yellow turban battle robe, was full of heroic spirit, and the aura around him was a faint blue color, like a clear blue sky illuminating the battlefield.
His gaze was cold and sharp as he stared at the fierce general of the Xuan Dynasty opposite him, as if he wanted to devour him alive.
On the battlefield, two generals faced each other from afar, amidst the raging flames of war and the thunderous drums, as if only these two remained in the world, locked in a standoff.
"Yellow Turban rebels, today I will show you the might of my Great Xuan Dynasty!"
The fierce general of the Great Xuan Dynasty shouted, holding a long spear, and charged straight at Li Lu with lightning speed.
His body was filled with boiling energy, like a raging fire, and his spear was wrapped in fiery red energy, as if it would burn everything to ashes.