Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

Chapter 1770: Chapter 563: River Valley Council, Alliance with Cai to Subdue Chen_3

Moreover, among the three battles Xia Hong just mentioned, the one facing Caiqiu’s army head-on is actually the battle at the south side of the Bone-Eroding Path Valley entrance.

To be frank, if the Xia Army didn’t have an absolute numerical advantage, the result of that battle would most likely have been defeat.

Crucially, the Xia Army was the defending side.

They were defending such a narrow valley entrance.

To put it simply, the strength of the Xia Army and Caiqiu’s army has a significant gap, not to mention the resources; even if Caiqiu were defeated on both fronts, it would only hurt their muscles and bones, without the risk of being overturned. But if the Xia Army lost, even just one battle, the consequences would be highly severe.

At the beginning of Great Xia’s battle at the Southern Slope, the total Cold Resistance Level of the entire camp was less than 300,000, with an even smaller army size, which was simply incomparable to the Feudal Town.

Of course, counting the Northern Five Towns that were just taken, the number of Cold Resistance Level in Great Xia far exceeds this, but taking over does not equal assimilation. It takes time to digest such a vast territory and population to truly convert them into Great Xia’s own strength.

The Xia Army is the foundation, and the Tribulation Body Realm experts are the ballast stone. Compared to the four vassals of Moao River, Great Xia is at a disadvantage in these two aspects.

“Since we can’t confront the Feudal Town directly, what we should be thinking is not how to seize territory from the Feudal Town, but how to survive at the hands of the Feudal Town. Caiqiu has lost all three battles against us, and is now struggling to resist Chen Cang. Cai Qianshan almost died in Lin Chu County City, and in the foreseeable future, they pose no threat to our Great Xia…”

Having said this, Yuwen Dao and the others naturally understood.

The greatest threat to Great Xia now has changed from Caiqiu to Chen Cang.

“Does the Lord mean to maintain the status quo in Evergreen Valley, keeping our troops static, and let Caiqiu focus on resisting Chen Cang?”

Xia Hong does not wish to continue advancing northward, which everyone noticed early on, and Yuan Cheng’s repeated requests for battle were also due to this reason.

Thus, after accepting what Xia Hong had just said, realizing Great Xia’s current strength is still lacking, they immediately shifted their thinking along Xia Hong’s line of thought.

Upon hearing Qiu Peng’s query, Xia Hong first nodded his head, then shook his head and said, “Yes, but simply keeping our troops static is not enough…”

After saying this, he paused and smiled, “The Three Vassals all view Chen Cang as a tiger and wolf, enough to show their strength is strong. We cannot let them easily devour Lin Chu County.”

Upon hearing this, everyone finally understood.

The Lord intends to ally with Caiqiu to deal with Chen Cang!

Thinking of this, everyone’s expression turned somewhat peculiar.

“Lord, isn’t this change happening too swiftly? We just allied with Chen Cang to deal with Caiqiu, but suddenly changed to allying with Cai to deal with Chen. How will the Four Vassals view us in the future? Our Great Xia will likely find it hard to develop true allies among the Four Vassals from now on.”

Yuwen Dao hesitated for a moment, but eventually couldn’t help speaking up.

Xia Hong immediately turned his head to look at him, full of appreciation on his face.

Thinking of this aspect, compared to the other few people in the hall, Yuwen Dao indeed has the demeanor of a general!

“Unpredictable and side-stepping; in the end, it’s a helpless act for survival as the weaker side. The Four Vassals might disdain us, curse us, look down on our Great Xia’s actions, but precisely because of this, they will not list our Great Xia as the primary threat…”

As Xia Hong explained, Yuwen Dao nodded repeatedly, his eyes becoming increasingly bright. The other four in the hall also revealed expressions of understanding, and the way they looked at Xia Hong became increasingly respectful.

“As for allies, they have always changed according to the times; the relationships between towns differ from those between people. Everything is guided solely by interests, so there’s no need to worry at all!”

After finishing his statement, Xia Hong turned his head to look north, his eyes revealing a hint of anticipation.

“It’s been almost a day, and Caiqiu’s envoy should be about to arrive…”

Although he intended to ally with Caiqiu, the initiative must firmly remain in his hands. As of now, for both parties, it is Caiqiu who needs cooperation more.

He set up camp at River Valley Village for discussions, precisely to wait for Caiqiu’s envoy.

Calculating the time, it should be almost ready.

“Report to the Lord, and distinguished sirs, Fei Peng Army Commander Hou Bing has sent a scout to deliver a message of urgent military news.”

Instead of Caiqiu’s envoy, an urgent military report came first.

Hou Bing!

Xia Hong developed a curious expression immediately and then turned to look at Yuwen Dao.

Yuwen Dao instantly understood the gesture and said to the dragon forbidden captain soldier who delivered the message, “Let the scout come in.”