diskusbooks Chapter 626 Preparations Before the Expedition
Chapter 626 Preparations Before the Expedition
These words shocked everyone. They were only in a state of panic and did not calmly analyze the actions of the Daye Dynasty.
The enemy chose to launch their attack from Xuzhou because Xuzhou is easily accessible to the south, but there was no need to choose the strategically important Guangde.
This was clearly for the Lotus Palace.
"This is a pit that Lotus Palace dug for itself, so they can't blame anyone else. Not only is there the army of the Daye Dynasty, but there is another force that also wants to deal with them. After this battle, Lotus Palace will surely perish!" Lin Ping said confidently.
He had already laid the groundwork in Fengyang Prefecture, and at this moment, the 50,000 private troops of Fengyang Prefecture were heading towards Lotus Palace.
"Good! Very good! This matter is entirely entrusted to the Grand General." The king patted the dragon throne and said, putting his previous displeasure behind him.
Having witnessed Lin Ping's cunning, he couldn't allow Lin Ping to hold him back. Directly handing over military power to him might achieve twice the result with half the effort.
Thinking of this, the king was extremely grateful to Xia Linglong, "She is truly my good daughter, she actually dug up such a treasure!"
The king seems to have some misunderstanding about this matter. Even without Xia Linglong, Lin Ping would have used the court to destroy the Lotus Palace.
They deserved it for imprisoning Jiang Yunying.
After receiving the military seal and token, Lin Ping respectfully withdrew.
The boasting has been made; now it's time for real action.
He did indeed outmaneuver the Lotus Palace, but he was unaware of the true strength of the Daye Dynasty's army.
Not to mention that the other side has a million-strong army as its backing, Bai Tiantian alone is enough to give him a headache.
"The Great General of the Daye Dynasty is a figure akin to a god of war. Hmph, I, Lin Ping, would like to see what you're capable of," Lin Ping said coldly, as a way of encouraging himself.
"Brother Pang, go and select five thousand elite soldiers. I want to go and meet Bai Tiantian."
After the court session, Lin Ping went directly to the military camp and found Pang Xingji, who was conducting drills.
These 8,000 soldiers were now Lin Ping's trusted men. Although they lost 2,000 men in the battle of Huizhou, their strength had actually increased due to their improved equipment.
"Bai Tiantian? That's the God of War of the Daye Dynasty?" Pang Xingji shuddered, thinking to himself: Why did you go and provoke that guy?
"I don't know if he's a war god or not, but his name is Bai Tiantian," Lin Ping said impatiently.
"How can you speak of Bai Tiantian so casually? Do you really not know her strength?"
Pang Xingji's heart pounded. Although he was not afraid of death, he did not want to go and die.
"Five thousand men are enough? Why don't we go to the city lord's mansion and ask for some reinforcements?" Pang Xingji suggested.
“That’s the foundation of Jiangcheng, I can’t touch it!” Lin Ping said firmly.
He still had feelings for Jiangcheng and didn't want to treat what Jiang Yunying had protected with her life as a joke.
He would never set his sights on the Jiangcheng City Lord's Mansion unless absolutely necessary.
"How about we take all eight thousand men with us?" Pang Xingji continued.
Facing Bai Tiantian was a perilous situation, and every additional person meant a greater chance of survival. In short, Pang Xingji was terrified.
“With the Wu Kingdom currently in chaos, no one can predict what might happen. These three thousand men will stay behind to protect Yin Yin,” Lin Ping said seriously. “Besides, even if there were thirty thousand more, let alone three thousand, they might not be a match for Bai Tiantian. We can’t fight head-on; we must outsmart her.”
Lin Ping possesses the mind of a modern person and is not afraid of any general, but he cannot ignore the fact that Bai Tiantian's reputation has been so highly praised by them.
"I'll go and select the best soldiers right away." Pang Xingji knew he couldn't dissuade Lin Ping, so he could only do his best in what he was doing.
Five thousand elite soldiers, all equipped with crossbows, bayonets, and kukri knives, would be no less powerful than an army of twenty thousand.
After entering the city, Lin Ping first went to Yipinju to say goodbye to Lin Fugui and Lin Xiaomei.
"My son is going to fight in the war?" Lin Fugui was shocked and broke out in a cold sweat, feeling a mix of emotions.
Lin Fugui felt proud thinking that Lin Ping would bring glory to the country, but he was afraid that Lin Ping would not succeed once he left.
"Just treat it as a trip, go there to drink tea and eat melon seeds. I don't have to go to the battlefield myself. If we really lose, I'll be the first to run away." For once, Lin Ping didn't argue with Lin Fugui.
Perhaps knowing that this was likely a perilous situation, and that this might be the last time they saw each other.
Lin Ping couldn't be a lifelong playboy, so even a few words of comfort were a form of filial piety.
"I'll go with my brother, and we'll definitely crush the Daye Dynasty!" Lin Xiaomei pouted, as if protecting her brother was her natural duty.
"With your meager skills, you think you can protect me? You'll only hold me back. Stay here obediently and make money for me, work your butt off, and protect your future sister-in-law while you're at it," Lin Ping snapped.
Lin Xiaomei immediately lowered her head. She was indeed no match for Lin Ping, and she wouldn't be of any help even if she went.
Considering she's a master from the Lotus Palace, it's not bad that she has to do errands here, sheltered from the wind and rain.
"Don't worry, brother, I will definitely protect both of my sisters-in-law," Lin Xiaomei said with utmost seriousness, then chuckled, "Is it just these two sisters-in-law? Are there any other hidden missions?"
No one knows a brother better than his sister; Lin Xiaomei saw him to the core.
Although there are only two in Yingtian Prefecture, there are others in other places.
Lin Ping blushed and coughed a few times, saying, "Just protect Yin Yin. You must stay by her side at all times."
Xia Linglong is not only a princess, but also possesses considerable martial arts skills, so naturally she doesn't need Lin Xiaomei's protection.
Zhou Xiyin was just an ordinary young lady from a wealthy family, and the few servants in the mansion couldn't do much for her.
Even though the three thousand troops outside the city were left there for her, they could not stay in the Lin residence, and only Lin Xiaomei could protect her closely.
"I'm going to find my sister-in-law right now!" Lin Xiaomei said happily, and before Lin Ping could even leave, she had already headed towards the Lin residence.
"Old man, I'm leaving. Take good care of yourself. When I return, welcome me with 100,000 taels of silver!" Lin Ping said in a commanding tone.
This is his unconventional way of showing concern.
Lin Fugui falls for this, but if he doesn't take good care of his health, how can he earn 100,000 taels of silver for Lin Ping?
The brother and sister arrived at the Lin residence together, both climbing over the wall to enter.
Lin Ping suddenly felt that the courtyard wall was a bit low and could not defend against experts at all. It should be built like a city wall.
"Sister-in-law, I'll live with you from now on. My brother is going to fight on the front lines, and I'll be responsible for protecting you," Lin Xiaomei said bluntly, even snuggling into Zhou Xiyin's arms and rubbing her little head against her.
Zhou Xiyin had long anticipated that something big would happen and had already made preparations.
This wasn't the first time she'd seen Lin Ping on the battlefield. Since she couldn't help him, she couldn't be a burden.
"Sister-in-law, your chest feels so warm. Brother is so lucky!" Lin Xiaomei said mischievously, deliberately rubbing against Zhou Xiyin's chest. It turned out she was testing the waters for Lin Ping.
The previously somewhat somber atmosphere suddenly turned into... awkwardness!