xymnovel Chapter 26 Reorganizing the Army
Chapter 26 Reorganizing the Army
"No need for further explanation!"
A cold glint flashed in Wang Guodong's eyes, and he immediately sneered, "Regardless of whether that caravan is bait set up by the King of Laiyang, today I will make those who dare to invade Changyang know that my blade, Wang Guodong's blade, is not to be trifled with!"
Before he finished speaking, he had already mounted his horse, raised his spear high, and shouted in a voice that shook the surrounding area, "Open the city gates!"
"Yes, sir!" The soldiers guarding the city responded in unison, their roars shaking the heavens and resounding through the sky.
The heavy gates of Changyang City slowly opened, making a creaking sound. Wang Guodong took the lead, and his warhorse neighed and charged out like an arrow.
Five thousand infantry and cavalry followed closely behind, their hooves shaking the earth as they roared out of the city like a black torrent, billowing dust and exuding a murderous aura.
Watching the army's departing figures, kicking up clouds of dust, Han Xiujing couldn't help but sigh, his eyes filled with worry. He then turned to Zhao Qiao and solemnly instructed him.
"General Zhao, the Prince of Laiyang is no ordinary man. If his plan to lure the enemy fails, he may very well turn around and attack Changyang. You must defend the city and fortify its defenses!"
"We must be especially wary of enemy trickery in luring us into the city. Whether they are raising surrender flags or claiming to be defeated soldiers of our own army, we must not let them into the city. We must not let our guard down!"
"Magistrate Han, rest assured!"
Zhao Qiao replied in a deep voice, a resolute glint in his eyes. He raised his hand to the hilt of his sword, his tone firm, "This humble general swears here and now that unless I see General Wang return with my own eyes, even if a god were to come, the gates of Changyang will never be opened even a fraction!"
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As the sun sets and dusk deepens, the orange-red afterglow spills across the open fields, turning the earth into a golden-red hue.
Dozens of miles away from Changyang City, on a vast open field, a caravan of over a hundred people was slowly moving forward, the wheels of the caravan rolling over the withered yellow grass with a dull sound.
The young man at the head of the group wore a brown short jacket and had a long sword at his waist. He would occasionally rein in his horse and look around, his eyes scanning the surrounding mountains and forests warily. He would frequently look towards the southern horizon, his brows furrowed with barely concealed anxiety.
"General Chang, why is there still no movement?"
A man dressed as a guard quickly approached the young man and asked in a low voice, his brows furrowed with anxiety. He kept glancing back at the way he had come, his palms sweating.
"Who knows? No need to ask. Just continue moving forward according to the original plan!"
Chang Yuchun said in a deep voice, his tone tinged with impatience, his brows furrowed. At this moment, his gaze was fixed on the open field in front of him, as if afraid of missing any movement.
"promise!"
The guards withdrew in response, then turned and urged the caravan to quicken its pace. The caravan moved forward for about half a cup of tea's time, the wheels rustling softly over the withered yellow grass.
Suddenly, the earth trembled slightly. At first, it was just a slight shaking, but in an instant, it turned into a rumbling sound, as if thunder was rolling underground.
Everyone hurriedly turned around to look, only to see billowing smoke and dust from the south, obscuring the sky and the sun. Thousands of troops swept in like tigers descending the mountain, their armor gleaming coldly in the setting sun.
Wang Guodong charged ahead, brandishing his spear with ferocious force, roaring hoarsely, "Kill!!!"
[Ding-dong, Wang Guodong's skill 'Rally' has been activated;]
Military Reorganization: Organize the army to be in good order. This is a basic skill for military management. It can be advanced to skills such as strengthening the army and controlling the army. The effects of awakening different people are different.
Effect 1: When leading troops in field battles, your own leadership increases by 2; when defending a city, your own leadership increases by 1.
Effect 2: When dueling, attack power +3;
Effect 3: When personally participating in battle, it will increase the morale of one's own side to a certain extent. The closer the enemy is to oneself, the stronger the increase will be.
Wang Guodong's current five-dimensional attributes are: Command: 92, Strength: 98, Intelligence: 75, Politics: 63, Charisma: 76;
The skill that Wang Guodong unleashed was quite good. Although the effects of these skills, whether in terms of martial prowess or leadership, were not particularly significant, they were very comprehensive.
Whether fighting on the battlefield or leading troops into battle, you can receive a boost.
Moreover, this is the effect of the "Reorganize the Army" skill, which can be upgraded to "Control the Army" or "Strengthen the Army" skills.
In other words, this skill has considerable potential for appreciation and growth.
[Ding dong, Wang Guodong's skill 'Reorganize the Army' effect 1 is activated. When leading troops in field battles, his own leadership increases by 2. When defending a city, his own leadership increases by 1.]
Currently in field combat, Wang Guodong's own leadership is increased by 2, his base leadership is 92, and his current leadership has risen to 94.
"General Chang, they've arrived!"
The guards immediately reported to their superiors.
"Abandon all baggage and let the brothers retreat eastward!" Chang Yuchun gave a cold smile when he saw the enemy approaching. He then led his personal guards and galloped eastward, the dust kicked up by their hooves obscuring the sky.
At this moment, Wang Guodong personally led more than a thousand troops to the scene. Looking at the vast open field in front of him, his brows furrowed.
Because this place is flat and there isn’t even a slope to hide people, there is no danger to rely on, so it doesn’t look like a place to set up an ambush.
Could this not be a trick set up by the King of Laiyang at all, but just an ordinary caravan?
Wang Guodong was also caught in a moment of doubt.
"General! We've succeeded!" An Wei, the deputy general beside Wang Guodong, shouted excitedly, his voice trembling, his tone filled with unbelievable joy.
They pried open heavy wooden crates, revealing either top-quality furs and precious medicinal herbs from the north, or neatly stacked silver and gold ingots, the gleaming gold dazzling in the setting sun.
A glint of greed flashed in Wang Guodong's eyes. He rushed over, grabbed a heavy gold ingot, and took a big bite. The clear teeth marks proved the purity of the gold.
"Hahaha, I'm rich! This time I've really struck it rich!" Wang Guodong laughed loudly.
After laughing it off, he soon felt uneasy, because this time it went too smoothly, and a sense of unease quietly spread.
Finding so much gold and silver treasure, a cart full of goods, and thousands of strong and healthy warhorses was like a godsend for the Han family army, which was short of horses!
Making a fortune on one trip would make anyone ecstatic, but he always felt something was off about it, that it went too smoothly for him to believe.
However, when his gaze swept over the mountain of valuables, Wang Guodong's doubts were immediately suppressed. He shouted sternly, "Stop dawdling! Load the stuff onto the truck and get back to Changyang City immediately!"
At the same time, send a message to General An Xin: the rear guard is to be converted into the vanguard, and they are to clear the way for me! Thoroughly scout along the route and beware of ambushes!