318 Chapter 318 Taoyun Troops Situation (1/2)
Right at the same time, on a hill somewhere, Chai Yuan viciously whipped the horsewhip in his hand towards the side.
”Xijie City, Fushuang City revolted!”
They were in front of the army, in the hills of the boundary between Xiyun Province and Huanlong Province.
Both sides had a total of 1.2 million troops. They were in a standstill in the two cities here.
The Gantian Mountain army was slightly smaller but they had more elites. However, at this moment, they seemed to be in a losing situation. Only 500 people blocked a flat canyon path, occupying the two mountain peaks in the area.
The soldiers were 5 to 7. In terms of combat strength, they should be equal or even slightly better. However, at this moment the Gantian Mountainside needed to split roughly 200 thousand troops to defend their back lines. This was why the Taoyun City army had such a suppressive advantage.
”Yue Guanyun is really trying to hit our crucial points. These cities have to change sides!”
The one who spoke was Suman, the Xuanwu ancestor who was the deputy commander of east city army the day that Zong Shou returned to sneak Attack Gantian mountain.
Zong Shou directly appointed him as Chai Yuan's deputy before he went for the cloud ocean hunt because of the post-war rewards and his strength and intelligence. Together they took charge of Xiyun Province to prevent Taoyun City from advancing.
Their brows were tightly locked. Who knows from when there were rumors saying that tens of city lords weren't happy with Zong Shou and silently joined Taoyun, Blazing Flame, and Yunxia cities.
Following which during these few days, with Xijie Country at the lead, the ten cities in Xiyun Province really changed sides.
The other cities weren't a problem. Only that Fushuang and Xijie Cities had cut off the resource line of these 500 thousand troops and blocked off their retreat path.
It also caused the 2 of them to place some troops on the backline to prevent the 2 cities from backstabbing them.
”Vast country duke, don't worry. Bear with it a little longer. I think they won't be so eager to act...”
Chai Yuan gave an ”oh” in surprise, looking over curiously, ”let's have a listen. What are your thoughts?”
Suman didn't hesitate, opening his mouth and explaining, ”If it was me, I would wait for the results of this cloud ocean hunt to end before I make a move.”
Seeing Chai yuan smile, Suman knew that this wind bear race leader had thought about this. As expected from one of the famous Gantian Generals, he wasn't rattled by the dangerous situation. He said calmly, ”The reputation that our Gantian city built up in 10 years isn't so easily torn down. As long as the overlord country duke, the vast country duke, and left pillar Qiu are around, we can suppress the few provinces. There's also that Zong Yuan who rose up who is an unparalleled general, enough to make these people unwilling to change sides. This Xiyun Province is mostly still in our hands. If we conscript troops we can get around 2 million. Even fools will know that even if they attack now, even if they win, they will pay a heavy price. Why not wait for the ruler to come back empty-handed from the cloud ocean. Then people would totally lose faith before they attack.”
He paused before he deduced calmly, ”So the danger our Gantian Mountain is facing is actually not real. As for the ruler's ability we all know its there. There's no need to worry. Actually Taoyun City isn't good at land battles and their ability is the weakest. On the contrary, left pillar Qiu and overlord country duke's sides are more worrying.”
Chai Yuan nodded his head in satisfaction. Suman was only earth chakra 7 meridians and was slightly weaker, but he was intelligent and was truly a good support. The ruler really knew how to select and choose people.
”Although that is the case, we can't let people step over us! Xijie City, Fushuang City! When the ruler returns we will give them a good show!”
Scoffing furiously, venting the annoying feeling in his heart, his brows suddenly rose up as he looked down the mountain, ”What are they doing?”
They saw groups of soldiers walking out from the opposite barracks, around 50
thousand of them. There were cavalry and infantry. What was surprising was that they all didn't bring weapons, walking towards the hill empty-handed towards the Gantian Mountain camp.
”Looking at their armor style, they seem to be recruited from nearby cities.”
A weird expression appeared in Suman's eyes as he looked into the distance. Behind these 50 thousand were the troops from Taoyun City. A full 200 thousand well-equipped troops formed up into formations as they lined up in an orderly manner. They stepped out from the camp and formed up on the plains beneath the hill.
The combat strength of humans couldn't be compared to Monster race people but in terms of training and military discipline, they were better.
Rows of light and heavy armored soldiers stood solemnly in square formations. They were so orderly, it was like they were cut by knives, giving off no sound at all. As for the cavalry, when they traveled, the hundred thousand horse hooves seem to sound out at the same time with no other random sounds being made. Just one look and one could tell that they were extremely strong.
Suman didn't understand at first until the 50 thousand empty-handed people were chased by the 200 thousand fully equipped soldiers towards the camp beneath the mountain. Then a light flashed in his eyes as he understood, his face also changed.
”They are forcing these people to attack the camp!”
Seeing Chai Yuan at a loss, Suman added a few more words of explanation, ”They are certain that we won't start the fight...”