715 The Return of the Family of Generals (1/2)

Back and forth, initiatives were launched in endless waves. It was like the Empire of Yutang that had just quieted down for a few days was wound up tight again, ready to spin rapidly, like a pot of soup that was reaching boiling point.

”A man should serve his country!”

”A hero stands at the frontline!”

”Today is the day one builds his career!”

”This is our last chance!”

Every military recruitment location Yutang had set up was filled with swarms of people right from the get-go.

This was the popular sentiment among Yutang's millions of people. To Yutang's citizens who were usually bullied and took a passive stance in wars, it seemed that each one of them was injected with adrenaline, now that they had the chance to fight back.

”The day to seek revenge is finally here!”

The entire Empire of Yutang was brimming with killing intent upon Wu Ying's arrangements. Women and ladies radiated justice and courage and even the elder men and women who normally strolled placidly through the market exuded an aura of flinty toughness.

The fighting spirit spread throughout Yutang in an incredibly short time.

It was also at the first instance when the dictum for war was announced that Sun Zihu had led fifty thousand Yutang cavalry, whipping their horses and galloping wildly to strike right into the Empire of Ziyou, like a giant saber.

At the same time, Wang Yunzhu led four hundred thousand men of the army of the western line's main combat power and rode in from the west. Everywhere they passed, the war flags fluttered, covering the entire sky; the military form was majestic, their dominating disposition blinding all that was along their way.

Thus began the expansion war initiated by Yutang!

Wu Ying sat in the Board of War, commanding the distribution of food provisions, army rations, armaments and other resources needed in this war to the frontline.

Yutang had started the war with its all – the war to unify the world had begun!

Observing closely for the first time, the three military bosses Fang Qingtian, Qiu Jianhan, and Leng Daoyin realized with some bafflement that Wu Ying could truly complete everything alone. He had no family members, no wife or children; he only needed to be responsible for Emperor of Yutang. Occupied with the warfare, he could even forego the need to sleep.

The three elder military pillars were happy to take in the situation. After all, the combination of the trio's intelligence might still lack in efficiency and precision compared to that of Wu Ying alone.

They wore the reputation of rogues proudly, but deep down, they were generous beings. Despite becoming high-ranking advisers who drank tea instead in the Board of War, they were elated.

The reality before them eased and comforted them about Wu Ying's ability. Of course, they were still jealous of him, to a greater or lesser degree.

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Shangguan Lingxiu arrived at the Residence of Yun dressed in her military uniform.

”What are you doing?” asked Yun Yang.

”Yutang has recruited soldiers nationwide this time to fall upon the Empire of Ziyou. The Shangguan Family and Ziyou are enemies; how can we not partake in this war? I've come to bid farewell to young master.”

Yun Yang pursed his lips and said, ”Your presence won't be needed in this trivial war. Isn't it a drop in your status if you were to go personally?”