Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

Chapter 1663: Chapter 525: Unable to Fight, Eager for Battle (2)

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“Everyone shut up! Criticizing the commander before the battle, I see that you’re all itching for punishment!”

As Helian Ba listened, he realized things were going off track, with everyone about to start criticizing Commander Luo Yuan, and he quickly interrupted them with a stern voice.

Upon hearing Helian Ba’s words, everyone shrank their necks, although there was still some dissatisfaction visible in their eyes.

“So what’s the meaning of beating the Gathering Soldiers Drum now?”

Soon, Fu Tiandu caught the key point.

Exactly!

If we’re not fighting, why beat the Gathering Soldiers Drum now?

When the others heard this, they were momentarily stunned, then turned curiously to Helian Ba.

This guy is quite perceptive! No wonder before he turned thirty, his father appointed him as Flag Captain.

No, this guy is also strong; he has reached the 39 Mane level.

Upon hearing Fu Tiandu’s question, Helian Ba showed a hint of appreciation.

At forty-eight years old, he was nineteen years older than Fu Tiandu, and the two had a good personal relationship, often referring to each other as uncle and nephew outside of the military.

After pondering for a moment and reflecting on the instructions he had to give later, he spoke to everyone: “Vice Marshal Murong just returned to report that there was movement in East Valley City, with forces assembling at the north gate. They are likely about to leave the city.”

Leaving the city!

Fu Tiandu, Meng Tian, along with several colonels and flag commanders, were instantly invigorated.

The Wuchuan army was bunkered in East Valley City, and Commander Luo Yuan was worried about significant casualties, thus reluctant to attack the city, which was understandable. However, once those fifty thousand troops leave the city, the situation changes completely.

If it’s a normal battle outside the city, what’s there to fear?

Only Fu Tiandu didn’t react like the others; after reflecting for a moment, he quickly realized something and asked, “Is it that the Left Army of the Minister’s Faction sent troops to Wuchuan Town?”

This guy is remarkable…

Although it was already known that Fu Tiandu was very insightful and likely came from notable origins, hearing him pinpoint the key in one sentence still amazed Helian Ba.

He nodded slightly: “After breaching Beishuo City, the Minister’s Faction dispatched twenty thousand Xia Army elites rapidly southward. As we speak, they should have surrounded Wuchuan Town, and Qin Feng must protect the town, so he has no choice but to mobilize his fifty thousand troops from East Valley City.”

But outside the city, there are forty thousand Xia Army soldiers watching; Qin Feng’s fifty thousand troops wanting to exit north to reinforce Wuchuan Town isn’t that simple, is it?

Fu Tiandu, clear in thought, immediately grasped the essence, his expression slightly tense, and said solemnly: “Qin Feng knows the commander won’t let him return and support smoothly; without engaging our forty thousand troops, it certainly won’t work, so this leaving the city might just be a ruse to lure us into battle?”

“If so, that would be fantastic. If the battle happens outside the city, what’s there to fear?”

“Among Wuchuan’s fifty thousand soldiers, only ten thousand Mystic Armor troops are noteworthy. In a real open-field battle, defeating them should be easy, right?”

“Just wait for them to come out!”

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Seeing many colonels starting to get excited, Helian Ba’s expression grew increasingly somber, but there were a few colonels who lowered their heads in deep thought, clearly realizing something.

Fu Tiandu’s expression remained unchanged; when those few colonels calmed down, he shook his head and slowly said: “The commander likely won’t fight; Wuchuan’s fifty thousand troops are eager to return to aid the town; their battle spirit is likely strongest at this moment.

Especially considering it’s nighttime, and there are forty to fifty thousand Earth Digging Realm troops in East Valley City. If we truly engage them outside the city, we’ll likely suffer losses; even if we win, it would be a costly victory, not worth it…”

Helian Ba picked up Fu Tiandu’s words and nodded: “Marshal Luo has realized this, so he beats the Gathering Soldiers Drum to assemble us first, making decisions based on enemy movements, ensuring not to battle outside East Valley City. If they indeed head towards the town, we don’t need to stop them, just follow, and when they are near Wuchuan Town…”

Speech at this point made everyone naturally understand.

Even though Helian Ba didn’t finish his sentence, they understood.

Two thousand Xia Army elites are surrounding Wuchuan Town, certainly not attacking recklessly, indicating they are prepared for defense at any moment. Once Qin Feng’s fifty thousand troops approach Wuchuan Town, our forty thousand troops follow behind, with the town also having twenty thousand elite Xia Army ready to act, creating a pincer situation. No matter how skilled Qin Feng is, it’s useless.

“Everyone has scouts on the battlefield; Qin Feng is surely aware of the situation at the town; otherwise, he wouldn’t be in such a hurry to return. Knowing this, he’ll surely have countermeasures, right?”

Meng Tian couldn’t help but ask curiously. Fu Tiandu and Helian Ba exchanged glances, both seeing some gravity in each other’s eyes.

“So, what follows is a game. Marshal Luo understands Qin Feng wants to lure us into battle; Qin Feng understands that without resolving us, his fifty thousand troops truly approaching Wuchuan Town will only worsen the situation. It’s about whose calculations will prevail in the end.”

“Ultimately, our central army must avoid battle; the ones eager for battle are rather Wuchuan’s fifty thousand troops…”

A colonel suddenly pointed out the critical factor, and upon hearing this, everyone’s expression sank.

They’re not dumb; after such an exchange, naturally, they understood the current battlefield dynamics, where avoiding battle was evidently the best choice.

The problem is, they inherently don’t want to avoid battle.

After painstakingly arriving for war, yet so far no real battle has occurred, and four days have passed without a trace of military merit achieved; isn’t this all for naught?