Chapter 317: The worries of an old soldier (1/2)

Chapter 317: The worries of an old soldier

“Old general is mistaken.”The Southern Summer King gave a few loud laughs, “This king will introduce them.This is Chu Tian and Meng Qingwu, Miracle Commerce’s founders and chairmen. Speaking of Miracle Commerce, is this old general unfamiliar with them?”

Dongfang Zhan’s full faced white beard shook, “You are Miracle Commerce’s founders?”

Why did the old general’s behaviour suddenly undergo an one hundred and eighty degree change?It really was strange, could it be that Miracle Commerce’s advertisements even reached the border?Chu Tian did not even know he was this famous!

Dongfang Zhan first took a step back and gave a deep bow to the two of them.

This made Meng Qingwu feel very flattered.A famous person in the Southern Summer Country was actually giving them such a deep bow?

“Our soldiers needed to bring large amounts of rations when they went into battle in the past, which was not only troublesome, eating dry grains long term became inedible.Even if it did fill the stomachs of the soldiers, it would decrease their battle strength in the long term.” Dongfang Zhan said this and his face filled with gratitude, “Now we only need to bring a few cans and the warriors can continue fighting for several days.Miracle Commerce’s canned food appearing on the frontlines has been a large increase to the army’s battle strength. This is an invention that is truly beneficial to the nation and the army!”

So it was like this!

No wonder his manner changed so quickly!

“But even with gratitude, this old soldier cannot break the rules of the fortress.”The old general’s expression quickly changed, once again becoming serious, “Civilians are not allow in the fortress, the military rules are as such!”

The Southern Summer King was angry and amused.He did not mind the general’s words and directly said, “Old uncle, do you really think this king is that kind of bored person?Since I’ve brought these two this far, naturally this king has his reasons. I’ll let the great scholar explain it to you.”

Dongfang Zhan was a bit stunned.

Could there really be another reason?

Dongfang Zhan had only met Gu Qianqiu a few times, but he was filled with admiration towards the great scholar.He understood that the great scholar was a pillar of the country and had a large contribution to the Southern Summer Country’s rise.

Gu Qianqiu had no other way, who told him to meet this stubborn old general.He could only hold in his temper and explain, “I’m sure the general has heard of the Calm Martial Ruler heading to the far off Cang State, right?”

“Of course I have heard of it.The Calm Martial Ruler is a veteran in using tactics, how could the War Hounds fools resist?In less than ten days, the Calm Martial Ruler will withdraw his troops in triumph!”

“My king also thinks this way!”Gu Qianqiu said this and then he changed the topic, “The day the Calm Martial Ruler withdraws his troops in triumph, his majesty will launch a northern campaign into the War Hounds land!”

“What?Northern campaign!”Dongfang Zhan seemed like he was filled with excitement as his black and thick old face suddenly turned purple, “Is this true?Have the conditions been met already? The War Hound Plains’ internal strife will still continue, but if there is an external pressure, they will group together in resistance.Isn’t it too early to launch a northern campaign?”

The Southern Summer King gave a slight nod, “With our current military strength, it is indeed too early, but there has been an abnormality in the Southern Summer Country which is Miracle Commerce!”

Dongfang Zhan’s heart stirred with emotion.

If the Southern Summer King wanted to attack the War Hound Plains thirty years ago, Dongfang Zhan would have stopped him because the nation’s strength was not enough to stir up the prairies.

But now the Southern Summer Country had already become stronger and the Calm Martial Ruler had always planned to head north.

This generation’s Southern Summer King attacking the War Hounds was a sure thing, but only the time was unclear.It could be ten years later or even twenty years later.

This was the most powerful and oldest general in the Southern Summer Country, but he had already passed his prime, slowly becoming an old man.His greatest regret in life was that he had commanded the frontline fortress and guarded against the War Hounds for over fifty years, but he had never led an army to attack them.He truly did not have much time left.

Dongfang Zhan’s greatest hope was to lead an army up north.To an old general of the Southern Summer Country, it was better to die in the War Hound Plains than to go home.

Now that such a great chance had appeared, how could Dongfang Zhan not be pleasantly surprised?

Although every blood cell in this old general’s body was filled with a hope for a battle, this old general had been through the vicissitudes of life and fame was never something he chased after.Perhaps he was not as strong as the Calm Martial Ruler and was not as skilled in strategy, but after facing the War Hounds Tribe for over fifty years, there was no one in the Southern Summer Country that understood these mysterious prairies better than him.

The War Hound Plains was covered in a layer of dense fog and no one could see its true strength.Although the Southern Summer Country became stronger, it was still only a small kingdom.

Even the previous Great Summer Country was destroyed.

Was the Southern Summer Country truly prepared to counterattack?

Gu Qianqiu was also an insightful old man.When he saw Dongfang Zhan not saying a word, he naturally knew of the contradictions he had deep down.With a faint smile, he said, “Concerning Miracle Commerce, there are too many secrets and some things cannot be revealed right now.I think when the time comes, my king will naturally tell you of them. I will simply tell you the goal of our trip this time!”

The secret was naturally the Source Energy Weapons.

This was the greatest hope for the Southern Summer Country in this battle, but because it was an ultimate trump card, it was not convenient to reveal it to the public.Without the Southern Summer King’s permission, he couldn’t speak of it.

Gu Qianqiu cleared his throat and said, “Miracle Commerce is bringing a new technology to the frontlines, one that can instantly send messages…..”

When Gu Qianqiu finished explaining.

Dongfang Zhan’s entire person was stunned.

Is this true?Was there really such a wonderful piece of technology in this world?!

If Miracle Commerce could achieve this, this information transferring technology would bring an enormous boost to the frontline battle strength.Not only would it decrease each battle’s failure rate, it would also ensure that more soldiers survive each fight!

Dongfang Zhan clearly knew in his heart that there was no so called military tactics in this world.Military tactics just meant using time differences, difference in amount of information, and guessing at each other’s intentions.

If a fast speed information system could be established, each reconnaissance point and scout could report back to the fortress at any moment and the frontline fortress could instantly send information back to Imperial City.This would create a high speed reaction information system.

This would reduce the probability of failure to a minimum!

Even the most incompetent military officer would be able to control the situation!

Miracle Commerce had brought canned foods and now even this precious information transfer system to the frontlines.