Chapter 857 Long distance attack on Flaming Cloud City (1/2)
Going online deep at night, I appeared in Ba Huang City. Not far away was an NPC cavalry with a flag on his back dashing over. He hopped off his horse in front of me and said respectfully, “Sir, the Emperor has invited you to discuss the attack on Flaming Cloud City!”
”Attack Flaming Cloud City?”
I was slightly stunned, however, there also seemed to be no use arguing with the messenger. I nodded my head, summoning my God Dragon Horse to follow him towards the palace. When I reached the main hall of the palace there were many people gathered here. The usually empty hall was filled with NPC and players. Tian Ling Empire's generals and officials were all present, slightly higher-ranked players were also asked to come. People like Fang Ge Que, Q-Sword, and Drunken Spear were all among them.
I walked into the hall, standing still beside Princess Pearl and not saying much. However, most people had turned their eyes to me. As the Royal Army General, I was already hugely powerful in the empire. The truth was just that. The Royal Army now had a hundred thousand troops and was really strong. The overall numbers of the Fire Dragon and Xia Yu Armies had also lost to Royal Army by much and this was an incontestable fact.
In the hall, Owen stood on the throne expressionlessly, ”As for sending troops to Flaming Cloud City to deal with the Purple Flame Saint Ruler, just say the views that you all have directly. Today we will have an open meeting and there is no need to hide anything.”
Fire Axe Army General Marquis Louis stepped up and said respectfully, ”Your Majesty, Purple Flame Saint Ruler has provoked Tian Ling City time and time again and deserves to be punished. Moreover, during the battle at Dragon Surrendering Forest, the Clear Current Army had already suffered heavy losses. I believe that Tian Ling City can send our men to wipe out Flaming Cloud City and their fertile land will be ours for the taking!”
Owen nodded his head in satisfaction, ”General Les, what do you think?”
Les cupped his fists, ”Your Majesty is wise, I also think that we need to punish Flaming Cloud City. Pfft, that emperor is so young and actually dares call himself Purple Flame Saint Ruler. He really didn't bother about you. Tian Ling City sending troops south to sweep Flaming Cloud City is when your name will spread through the seas. At that time, your shining achievements will make the ancestors feel ashamed!”
Owen couldn't help his delight but he didn't show it. He asked, ”Do the other generals have anything else to say?”
At this point, the Fire Dragon Army General Xu Wei cupped his fists and said, ”Your Highness, conquering Flaming Cloud City isn't a small matter and I think we should discuss a plan. Moreover, we don't have enough grain and we lack troops. Flaming Cloud City hasn't fought for many years and it naturally isn't something we can crush easily.”
Marquis Louis's brow furrowed, ”Since General Xu Wei is the General of the Fire Dragon Army, then you should serve your country. Why are you so greedy to live and afraid to die? Did the Flaming Cloud City destruction of our Flaming God Castle not tell the truth?”
Xu Wei's brow rose, ”That is the truth, but Marquis...”
Owen stood up and interuppted Xu Wei, ”There is no need to say any more, I have already decided. Immediately prepare grain and troops and set off a day later. I want to personally lead the troops!”
I couldn't help but laugh.
Les looked towards me with a provocative gaze, ”General Li Xiao Yao, what are you laughing at?”
I took a step up and said, ”If Tian Ling City went all out to attack Flaming Cloud City, then who will defend the south of the War God River? Once Waterfront City people crossed the river then they would be able to directly attack Tian Ling City. Moreover, in the direction of the desert, there is also Moon City looking at us aggressively. If we become an empty city, Moon City wouldn't sit still and not do anything. With Tian Ling City being there for the taking, there is no reason for them not to want us.”
Les laughed coldly, ”Li Xiao Yao, stop spreading fear!”
Princess Pearl said, ”Brother, I also feel that what Li Xiao Yao says make sense. Once we go all out to attack Flaming Cloud City, we will lose the balance between the countries. Moon City and Waterfront City will attack us so we must definitely consider our attack on the south!”
Owen said expressionlessly, ”Pearl, you want your brother to take back my orders? Don't forget I am now the Ruler and not the Prince.”
Pearl was shocked, lowering her head and saying respectfully, ”Then... Then you can't personally lead. This matter isn't a game. I am willing to lead half of the Tian Ling City troops to attack Flaming Cloud City while the other half will remain to defend Tian Ling City how about that?”
Owen smiled, ”Pearl, with just half you really think you can take down the Flaming Cloud Empire? If you can't then won't the hundreds of thousands of troops of Tian Ling Empire be sent to their deaths?”
Pearl gritted her teeth, ”I am willing to lay down my life. If I don't take it down, then I am willing to be punished by military law, how about that?”
Owen slightly couldn't bear it, ”Forget it, Father is only left with the two of us. I don't want to lose you. Just be careful!”
Pearl said, ”Fire Dragon Army, Fire Axe Army, Royal Army will follow me out. Xia Yu and Violent Thunder Army etc troops will remain to defend how about that?”
Owen nodded his head, ”Let's follow what you said, I hope you will return victorious soon!”
”Yes!”
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Pearl looked at me, her eyes were filled with uneasiness. That was indeed the case. Owen was just too eager to gain merit, he couldn't wait for a chance to appear and was trying to take a gamble to attack Flaming Cloud City.