Chapter 260: Divine Soldiers Descend from the Sky, War Begins Again
August 4, 222 BC.
A super fleet consisting of more than 200 large warships and more than 1,000 small and medium-sized ships is rapidly moving on the sea, cutting through the waves.
On the deck of the flagship ship, Qin Mo stood facing the wind.
In order to ensure the fleet's safe sailing and avoid being harassed by aquatic creatures in the sea, Qin Mo did not have time to retreat and refine his equipment, but took charge personally. The pressure of his spiritual power in the fusion stage enveloped the surrounding seas.
No one dared to approach.
The fleet had been sailing on the sea for almost a month, and the fresh water and food on the ships were almost exhausted. This was the only time Qin Mo replenished them midway.
In Chinese history,
I'm afraid there isn't a naval fleet that can carry 600,000 infantrymen at one time.
Only Qin Mo can do it.
It's just like the old saying goes: "Cheating is fun for a while, and it's always fun to keep cheating."
Six hundred thousand people were crowded in the cabin to eat, drink, defecate and urinate. It was a beautiful scene to think about. The excrement flowed into the sea, and the aquatic creatures along the way had already stayed away from it.
There is no need for Qin Mo to take action at all.
Looking into the distance, the coastline is already in sight.
Qin Mo summoned the Zixiao Sword, flew through the air, and soon arrived at the shore. He made hand gestures and began to cast spells to create a temporary anchorage for the fleet to dock.
For a cultivator in the Void Refinement Stage, this is not difficult to do.
Especially since Qin Mo's natal magic weapon, the Nine Heavens Mysterious Sha Tower, was inlaid with the Five Spirit Beads. Under the blessing of the Five Elements, the sea water on the shore receded at a speed visible to the naked eye, revealing sand, gravel and silt.
Big fish and small fish, all turned upside down.
Qin Mo put his hands together and pointed, and the silt at the bottom rose out of thin air. Along the coastline, a series of dams were quickly built, which could be used for temporary anchorage of ships.
Mud and sand turn into stone.
It took only a quarter of an hour to build a temporary seaport.
This is the power of the monks.
It can change the world.
…
Under the command of Jia Xu, the fleet docked one by one in an orderly manner.
The South Vietnamese soldiers, who had been driven crazy by the confinement, stench, seasickness and other tortures for a month, came ashore exhausted but excited, as if they had fought a great battle.
Fortunately, after several years of training, military discipline has long been ingrained into the bones of the South Vietnamese soldiers.
Even under such harsh conditions, after landing, the soldiers were still able to assemble in an orderly manner, receive supplies, and set up camp at designated locations.
If the South Vietnamese army had just been formed, it would have rioted long ago.
"Next, it's up to you." Qin Mo looked at Li Mu and Jia Xu.
"I will definitely live up to the king's trust!"
They both clasped their fists together, both looking excited.
Especially Li Mu. In his opinion, if the army could land smoothly, the battle would be half successful, and the rest was just a matter of improvisation.
"That's good."
Qin Mo didn't say much. He merged his body and sword into one and disappeared in a flash.
“…”
Li Mu and Jia Xu looked at each other in surprise. They didn't expect the king to be so straightforward.
I really don't care if I say I don't care...
In fact, Qin Mo did not really go far away. He just found a place in the mountains outside the military camp to meditate and keep an eye on the movements of the army at all times.
For some time to come, he will also be responsible for supplying food and supplies to the army.
How could he really get away?
Qin Mo's move was just to show all the soldiers that Li Mu was the commander-in-chief of the army. He did not want to overshadow Li Mu's brilliance and restrict Li Mu's actions.
Where can I find such a considerate king?
If Bai Hua were here, he would definitely complain secretly, "What do you mean by thoughtful? It's just laziness!"
…
That night, in the central army tent.
An army of 600,000 was no small task. After a whole day of sailing, only more than 200,000 people were unloaded.
While waiting and resting, Li Mu, as the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force, together with military advisor Jia Xu, convened six legion commanders to discuss and decide on the next marching plan.
A map was set up behind the commander's seat.
It was the map of Yan State, which detailed the main cities, mountains, rivers, main roads and even the deployment of troops in various places of Yan State. It was extremely detailed.
Needless to say, this picture was drawn by a Luowang spy.
In order to more accurately describe the situation of Yan State, Qin Mo also specially sent three players who were proficient in surveying and mapping to join Luowang to draw this map together.
This should be the most accurate map of Yan State at present. I am afraid that even the maps of the Yan royal family cannot compare to it .
Li Mu pointed at the map and began to assign combat tasks, "Wu Zhi!"
“I am here!” Takeori stood up and clasped his fists.
After years of training, although the nine corps commanders of the South Vietnamese Army were all barbarians, they have all made progress, and it may be difficult to tell who is better.
But in terms of stability, Takeori can definitely be ranked among the top two.
"I want you to lead your troops, take charge of the right wing, and march north along Guanshui River, heading straight to Yuyang County north of Jicheng, and then take a detour and march diagonally into Shanggu County."
"I obey your orders!"
"Remember, if the Yan army stationed in Zhao moves eastward to reinforce, they must be stopped. However, if the Yan army withdraws towards Liaodong, there is no need to stop them." Li Mu specifically reminded.
Historically,
When Qin general Wang Jian led his troops to destroy Yan, King Xi of Yan and Crown Prince Dan led the royal family to flee to Liaodong.
That was the last refuge of the Yan State.
Li Mu and Jia Xu calculated this precisely and deliberately left a loophole, leaving a little hope for the royal family of Yan State and preventing them from fighting like a trapped beast.
If we really flee to Liaodong, it will only be a way to survive.
"I understand!"
Takeori clasped his fists again, realizing the weight of his responsibility.
The battlefield often changes rapidly, and the Second Legion led by him will be separated from the main force and far away from the base camp. He has to judge when to snipe and when to let the enemy go.
Because of this,
Li Mucai chose Wu Zhi as the commander of the right wing army.
"Mi Tu!" Li Mu called for his generals again.
"I will be here!"
As the number one general of Western Ouyue, Mi Tu was still somewhat proud when he surrendered. However, after being scolded by Qin Mo, he gradually surrendered until the establishment of the State of Yue.
Today,
Already one of Qin Mo's most loyal followers.
"You will lead your troops, take charge of the left-wing army, go south along the Yellow River, and attack Guangyang County south of Jicheng. Remember, in addition to sweeping Guangyang County, your troops will also be responsible for guarding the north bank of the Yellow River." Li Mu said.
"I obey your orders!"
Mi Tu clasped his fists, his burden was no lighter than Wu Zhi's.
The territory of Qi is south of the Yellow River. Once a war breaks out, if Qi responds to the call and sends troops to rescue Yan, it will definitely have to cross the Yellow River.
therefore,
Mi Tu's troops were burdened with the task of blocking the Qi army.
In addition, under Li Mu's deployment, the First Corps of the South Vietnamese Army led by Ao Lie, which is also the oldest and most combat-capable corps of the South Vietnamese Army, will serve as the vanguard of the entire army.
The goal is to go straight to Jicheng.
As the commander-in-chief of the entire army, Li Mu will lead the 4th and 8th Corps of the Nanyue Army, take charge of the central army, and fly on both wings to cooperate with Ao Lie's army to attack Jicheng.
Military advisor Jia Xu led the Seventh Corps of the Nanyue Army and was in charge of the rear army, responsible for tedious matters such as the transportation of food and supplies, the treatment of the wounded, the detention of prisoners of war, and the takeover of cities.
It is also the reserve force of the entire army.
Following Jia Xu was a team of more than 200 player cultivators, all of whom were at least in the late Jindan stage , and a small half of them were Yuanying stage cultivators.
Be ready to go into the battlefield at any time to clean out those local monks from Yan State.
With the experience of the Guanzhong sweep, and the excess returns received by those players, there is no shortage of players who dare to fight and take risks today.
For their own future, they are willing to risk their lives.
Before the war, Qin Mo had made a similar promise. As long as he made meritorious service in this battle, he would be given priority to serve in Yanzhao, and his future prospects would also be promising.
…
Three days later.
The First, Second and Third Corps of the Nanyue Army, which landed first and had rested, were divided into three routes and, from three different directions, according to their pre-planned plan, they brazenly charged into the heart of the Yan State.
The battle to destroy Yan officially began.
Just as Qin Mo had judged before, the eastern part of Yan State was almost undefended, with only a few local garrisons stationed in various cities.
How bad are the military garrisons in these places?
In order to embezzle food and wages, county lieutenants and prefecture lieutenants recruited only the old, weak, sick and disabled. Not only were their numbers insufficient, but their weapons and equipment were also the remnants of soldiers eliminated on the battlefield.
With such a garrison, it is difficult to suppress bandits.
Not to mention fighting with elite troops like the South Vietnamese Army.
Often the army would only launch a round of tentative attacks, and after a wave of arrows, the enemy would flee in panic, or surrender the city, or escape.
They run faster than rabbits.
The performances of the three armies were different.
The vanguard troops led by Ao Lie, because the central army troops followed up and were responsible for taking over the city, just rushed forward and reached the foot of Jicheng as quickly as possible.
Almost one city was conquered every day.
The left and right armies led by Wu Zhi and Mi Tu were not so well off because they were on a long expedition and had no follow-up reinforcements, so it was not so easy.
Every time a city was captured, a force had to be left behind to guard it.
otherwise,
Given the nature of the Yan people, it is very likely that as soon as they would come back again, raise the banner of national defense again, and harass the army from the rear.
How to play then?!
Fortunately, Wu Zhi and Mi Tu were both steady generals, and Li Mu did not stipulate when and where they should go. He took a steady and cautious approach to evacuate and move forward towards the set goal.
Results
Naturally, it is not as impressive as Ao Lie’s army.
…
The news of the Yue army's invasion spread at the fastest speed.
Report to the royal court the next day.
Jicheng, the royal palace.
Upon receiving the news, King Xi of Yan could not believe it at first. Then he trembled in his heart and his face turned pale. He summoned General Yue Yi and Crown Prince Dan to the palace to discuss the matter overnight.
Under the flickering candlelight, the shadows of the three people were dragged out very long.
Le Yi and Yan Dan were equally unable to hide their shock. They could never have imagined that the State of Yue, thousands of miles away, would suddenly send troops to attack the State of Yan with such a fierce force.
"This is a deliberate conspiracy of the Kingdom of Yue!" King Xi of Yan looked gloomy.
In order to fight against Qi, he has re-recruited Le Yi, who had previously had a grudge with the Yan royal family, and put him in charge of the Yan army again, reorganizing his troops in order to compete with Qi.
I never expected that disaster would strike from the sky.
The State of Yue, which had been dormant for three years, would either make a splash or shock the world when it did.
You can imagine it.
This attack by the State of Yue was by no means a small-scale attack, but was aimed at destroying the State of Yan.
How can it not be frightening?
"Father, since the incident has already happened, there is no point in thinking too much. I suggest that you immediately order the army stationed in Zhao to rescue the royal city. In addition, you should send someone to notify the three countries of Qi, Chu and Wei, asking the three countries to abide by the alliance and send troops to help, so as to jointly resist the invasion of Yue." Prince Dan was still calm.
"Wang Er is right."
King Yan recovered a little and said, "The matter of contacting the three kingdoms will be handled by Wang'er."
"promise!"
Prince Dan bowed.
"As for a head-on confrontation with the Yue army, it all depends on the general." King Xi of Yan looked at Le Yi.
"promise!"
Le Yi had a resolute and stern look on his face.
