Chapter 8
One must understand that waging war is no trivial matter!This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com
As the saying goes, before the army moves, provisions must go first.
The day before yesterday, the Emperor of the Xia Kingdom had only ordered the troops to march, and just preparing the provisions would take two to three days, followed by another three to four days to transport them.
Additionally, it is necessary to boost morale and prepare the troops for deployment. Once on the battlefield, another adjustment must be made to acclimate the soldiers to the local environment and ensure they are fully rested before the battle can commence.
All things considered, it would take no less than a week to be ready.
Yet weve just received word that theyve already launched an attack!
How urgent was this strike?
Is this matter truly so? the Emperor of the Mo Kingdom asked anxiously.
Your Majesty, it is absolutely true. How dare I deceive Your Majesty? the messenger general replied urgently.
The Emperor of the Mo Kingdom closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and declared resoundingly, Theres no time to delay. Summon an army of 300,000 immediately to deliver a crushing blow to our enemies!
But Your Majesty, a general said as he bowed.
Our 300,000 troops are scattered across the nation. It will take three to four days to gather them, and I fear that by then it will be too late!
The Emperor of the Mo Kingdom roared, Then what other plan do you have now? The Xia Kingdoms army is already on the offensive! Go immediately and mobilize the troops, as quickly as possible! If they reach the Capital City, all of your heads will roll!
Yes, Your Majesty! The courtiers retreated in terror.
The Mo Kingdoms army was being summoned to face the ferocious advance of the Xia Kingdoms forces.
Meanwhile, An Lushan was leading an army of 200,000 from the Xia Kingdom, conquering cities and territories.
Since the Mo Kingdoms 200,000 troops were buried in the iron mine, the defense along this border was severely weakened, lacking sufficient military strength and unable to fight back, allowing the Xia Kingdoms army to capture territory continuously.
On the other hand, Mo Kingdom urgently redeployed troops and dispatched envoys to Xia Kingdom.
In the court of Xia Kingdom, the Mo Kingdom envoy, Qimu, loudly questioned, Your Majesty of Xia Kingdom, we had already signed a treaty, and our nation paid a certain price in exchange for the iron mine! Now, you have forcefully taken it back and invaded our territory You have gone back on your word, betrayed your promises, and failed in your duties as a ruler!
Lin Beifan said with a slight smile, Envoy of the Mo Kingdom, youve gone too far with your words! What betrayal and going back on my words? I have never done such things!
As for the Huazhou iron mine, I will always keep it aside for you, and you can come and take it whenever you want! As for other places, we havent signed any contracts, so whats wrong with me taking them over? Havent you done the same?
The envoy of the Mo Kingdom was furious!
How dare you say that you will keep the iron mine for us and that we can take it whenever we want?
Youve invaded our territory and surrounded the iron mine; how could we possibly take it away now?
As an envoy, he had met countless people, but he had never encountered someone so shameless!
It seems that your Xia Kingdom has no intention of withdrawing its troops?
Have you ever seen someone spit out the meat thats already in their mouth?
Very well! Thats all there is to say!
The envoy from the Mo Kingdom said indignantly, Xia Kingdom Emperor, enjoy your moment of triumph for now! Soon, you will witness the overwhelming cavalry of my Mo Kingdom, which is not something you can provoke! I will take my leave!
Lin Beifan smiled slightly: As you wish.
After seeing off the envoy from the Mo Kingdom, Lin Beifans mind turned to the Empire Sandbox.
At this point, the Empire Sandbox was no longer the same as before; it had expanded more than fifty miles to the north.
Moreover, it was still continuously growing.
Lin Beifans eyes shone with excitement: Im going to be rich!
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