diskusbooks Chapter 135 The Unconvinced General
Chapter 135 The Unconvinced General
On top of the towering palace of the Heavenly Court, the Emperor of Heaven and Hua Yuchen stood side by side, and the center of the hall was solemn and dignified. On both sides of the hall, generals in fine iron armor stood majestically, with great momentum. Suddenly, a soldier hurried over, his face filled with an unconcealable joy, and shouted loudly:
"Good news!! Good news!!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes instantly flashed with surprise and joy. The Emperor of Heaven hurriedly asked
"Say it!"
The soldier took a deep breath and said excitedly: "Marshal Luo used our 30,000 elite soldiers to fight against the enemy's 50,000 elite soldiers and won a great victory, and there were no casualties on both sides. The enemy's 50,000 elite soldiers all surrendered to Marshal Luo and will never be the enemy of Marshal Luo's army."
As soon as these words came out, the generals were excited and cheered one after another. A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the Emperor of Heaven, and he laughed and said:
"Marshal Luo is so amazing, tell us how she did it."
The soldier described the battle in detail. The Emperor nodded repeatedly after listening. He turned to Hua Yuchen, patted him on the shoulder, and exclaimed:
"Chen'er, before we went to war, your daughter-in-law was no ordinary woman! I didn't expect her to be so amazing. Compared to you, she is even better than you!"
Hua Yuchen was overjoyed, with a smug smile on his face, and said triumphantly:
"That's... She is more merciful and open-minded than me, but I didn't expect her learning ability to be so strong. She can also combine the deployment of troops, illusions and psychological warfare into one, and use them in an integrated way. It really makes me far behind. The greatest victory in war is not to use blood and rain, or to suppress violence with violence, but to win the hearts of the people and win without fighting!"
The Emperor of Heaven saw his smug smile, patted his shoulder and joked:
"It's a pity that such an outstanding military commander is hidden in your golden house!"
General You also joked:
"After this battle, the princess not only won the hearts of our soldiers, but also captured the hearts of 50,000 enemy soldiers, haha!"
When Hua Yuchen heard this, his face darkened instantly, and he glared at General You fiercely, causing General You to shut his mouth immediately and lower his head, not daring to say a word. Hua Yuchen's eyes were full of complicated emotions, and he stared deeply at the Emperor of Heaven, his voice was a bit depressed and heavy:
"If it weren't for the situation, how could I bear to let her step into the smoke-filled battlefield? She is a delicate woman, but she is forced to endure such hardships. Whenever I think of her alone on the battlefield without me to protect her, my heart is like being burned by fire, and every minute and every second is filled with endless worry and fear..."
He sighed deeply, and a piercing pain surged in his heart, as if an invisible force was tearing his heart apart. He continued with a trembling voice:
"If she gets hurt in the slightest, I will be in agony and even collapse. However, I am thousands of miles away. Even if I know she is in danger, I can't rush to her side in time. This feeling of powerlessness makes me feel pain deep in my bones..."
The Emperor looked at his painful appearance, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes. He gently patted Hua Yuchen's arm and said in the same suppressed voice:
"Father understands that you treasure her. It is really difficult for her to send a weak woman like her to the battlefield!"
In the demon army camp, Feng Yequn and many generals sat in the dark tent, discussing the next battle plan. In the night, General Ye was the first to break the silence. With a frown and a sharp gaze, he asked Feng Yequn:
"Your Highness, what are your thoughts on our next battle plan?"
Feng Yequn nodded slightly, his eyes as deep as the stars. After thinking for a moment, he slowly spoke:
"We've already tested their melee combat power, defensive power, and troop formation capabilities. Next, let's test their weapon defense capabilities!"
He paused and asked, "How many guns do we have now?"
Upon hearing this, General Mo immediately bowed and replied:
"Bring fifty guns this time!"
General Ye heard this, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes:
"Your Highness, our artillery has a long range. Aren't you afraid of hurting Marshal Luo?"
Feng Yequn patted his head and said seriously:
"Why don't you start with one or two guns, remind them of the power of our guns, and then use all fifty guns when they are ready to defend. Do I need to tell you how to do it if it's so simple?"
General Mo jokingly said helplessly:
"You can use such a trick! Your Highness, are you here to have a romantic relationship or to lead troops to fight?"
Feng Yequn heard what he said, put his fist to his mouth and coughed lightly, then said seriously:
"Well... didn't my father say before? A more efficient way than resurrecting the God of War is to... win Marshal Luo's heart!"
All the generals burst into laughter.
The sun shines like golden threads on the huge tent, shining with mysterious and brilliant luster. Luo Ying sits in the camp, dressed in military uniform, heroic and dashing. Her eyes are as deep as stars, shining with wisdom and determination. Around her, a group of generals gather together to discuss the next strategic deployment.
General Qi was the first to break the silence. He spoke excitedly:
"Marshal, this time, our 30,000 elite soldiers fought against the enemy's 50,000 elite soldiers and won a great victory, and there were no casualties on both sides. The enemy's 50,000 elite soldiers were convinced by your kindness and generosity and not only surrendered, but also vowed never to be an enemy of the army led by you, Marshal."
General Lu didn't care. He curled his lips in contempt and sneered:
"This demon prince seems to have no experience in deploying troops for battles. His command is all in disarray and there is no system at all!"
When Shi Juyi heard his disapproval of Luo Ying, he instantly flew into a rage, rushed forward, grabbed him by the collar and said:
"What do you mean? You mean that Ying Shuai won both times by luck?"
Seeing this, General Qi hurried forward to persuade them, lowering his voice and saying:
"General Shi, the Marshal is still here. We are fighting among ourselves. How do you want her to handle it? Isn't this embarrassing for her?"
After hearing this, Shi Juyi was startled, and immediately let go of his hand and stepped aside. Luo Ying looked at them deeply and said calmly:
"Ju Yi, we are all brothers, so control your temper!"
Although her voice was soft, it revealed a majesty that could not be ignored. Upon hearing this, the generals lowered their heads and dared not say anything more. Luo Ying waved his hand lightly, signaling everyone to continue discussing countermeasures.
Shi Juyi listened to Luo Ying's words, his heart was burning with anger. He clenched his fists and silently endured the humiliation. Luo Ying knew the grievance in Shi Juyi's heart. She spoke slowly, with a hint of comfort in her voice:
"What General Lu said is not without reason. After these two battles, it does seem that they are not fighting in a planned way. It seems more like they are testing our strength and delaying our journey to Shili Bahuang. So..."
Before he could finish his words, a soldier rushed into the tent in a panic and reported with a serious face:
"Reporting to the Marshal, the Demon Lord brought two cannons to attack. Our army is unable to fight them in close combat."
Luo Ying's heart tightened, and he asked hurriedly:
"Do we have any heavy weapons to deal with this time?"
General Qi shook his head and sighed:
"This time we planned to reach Shili Bahuang in just a few days' march, and we didn't plan for a protracted war, so we didn't bring any heavy weapons. It seems the demons are well prepared."
Luo Ying frowned, pondered for a moment, and said decisively: "Okay, I'll go to the front of the formation and take a look first."
Shi Juyi hurriedly stopped him: "General Ying, the long-range shooting power of the artillery is too strong, it will hurt you."
Luo Ying turned to look at Shi Juyi, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "Then is there any barrier magic that can resist for a short period of time?"
Shi Juyi thought for a moment and replied:
"Yes, they are, but they are just personal defense barriers. They can only resist for a short period of time and cannot last for long!"
Luo Ying asked: "How many people currently know this defensive barrier magic?"
General Qi replied: "Only a thousand generals know how to defend."
Luo Ying nodded and ordered calmly:
"General Qi, quickly gather these thousand generals together and have them perform defensive techniques at the same time to form a defensive barrier to resist the enemy's artillery attack. Make sure to delay it until night. After nightfall, I will find a way to break their artillery formation."
General Qi quickly clasped his hands together and bowed, saying, "I obey your command!"
General Qi took the order and left the camp quickly with his generals. Luo Ying turned and looked at Shi Juyi, his eyes revealing a hint of deep meaning. Luo Ying called Shi Juyi and said:
"Ju Yi, please stay. I have more important things for you to do."
Shi Juyi nodded and stayed in the camp, waiting for Luo Ying's further arrangements. Outside the tent, night gradually fell, and a thrilling contest was about to begin.