Honghuang: Creation of the Green Lotus, the beginning of the Three Pure Ones

Chapter 279 Emperor Xin’s Military Accomplishments

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When Emperor Xin led his army and was still a hundred miles away from the seventy-two cities of the North Sea, Yuan Futong's spies learned of it and informed Yuan Futong immediately.

In the Beihai Marquis's residence, Yuan Futong sat in the middle, flanked by two demon commanders: Bai Ze, Ji Meng, Gui Che, and Jiuying.

Below the four demon commanders sat a group of civil and military officials from Beihai City, but these officials were no longer human.

Because a few years ago, when the Conferred God List was just signed, the demon race began to infiltrate the seventy-two cities of the North Sea, and not long ago, they completely controlled all seventy-two cities.

Therefore, the people under Yuan Futong's command are all demons, who have simply transformed into human forms to deceive ordinary people.

After reading the intelligence, Yuan Futong said, "Four demon commanders, in one day, the tyrant emperor's troops will reach the North Sea."

"I'm afraid those cities ahead won't be able to hold back that tyrant for long. It would be better to just hand them over to him and then attack him."

Bai Ze smiled and nodded after hearing this. "Your Excellency, this is a good idea. Let's give the Twelve Cities to that tyrant king first, and let him reach our Beihai City directly."

"But if we want to complete the strategy of closing the gates and beating the dog, we must send generals to garrison these twelve cities. This is because we must not only block the tyrant's retreat, but also completely cut off his food supply."

Yuan Futong nodded after hearing this, and then turned to a general on his left and said, "General Xiong, you will take 30,000 troops and wait until the tyrant passes through the twelve cities. Unite with the commanders of the twelve cities and completely cut off his retreat."

At that moment, a burly general stood up and promised Yuan Futong.

"Rest assured, my lord. I guarantee that not a single grain of food will pass through the Twelve Cities and reach the hands of this tyrant."

After he finished speaking, he turned around and prepared to go to check on the troops, but was stopped by Bai Ze. Then he heard Bai Ze speak.

"For safety's sake, let Jiuying go with General Xiong. With Jiuying guarding the Twelve Cities, even if those second-generation Taoist disciples arrive, they won't be able to leave easily."

Jiuying stood up and nodded, saying, "Brother Bai Ze is right. After all, the strength of the Taoist sect should not be underestimated. It is better to be cautious in everything."

After finishing speaking, Jiuying and General Xiong turned around and left the conference hall, preparing to gather troops and send troops to the twelve cities.

At the same time, Emperor Xin led his army to the North Sea. The large city before them was Mozhou, the gateway to the 72 cities of the North Sea.

Looking at Mozhou City before him, Emperor Xin said, "The battle report from the Northern Marquis said that his army, sent to suppress the rebellion, failed to even capture Mozhou City before being beaten and forced to flee in panic."

"And the commander guarding Mozhou City is also a master of unorthodox techniques. Therefore, we must be extremely cautious in this battle."

As soon as Emperor Xin said this, all the generals could not help but agree at the same time. Then they began to set up camp ten miles outside Mozhou City.

Even the layout of the military camp was arranged strictly in accordance with Emperor Xin's instructions.

This inevitably made Jade Ding Zhenren, who had been in the dark, nod his head and said to Yang Jian, "Your Majesty's performance in front of the two armies really surprised me."

After hearing this, Yang Jian nodded and said, "I originally thought that Your Majesty was a man who loved to show off and would not have any rules to follow when facing the two armies."

"But the secret protection provided by the king along the way makes me think that his majesty is more than just a simple matter. He has already thoroughly researched the seventy-two cities of the North Sea." "He even knows the abilities of each commander and the number of troops under his command."

"And this time, the layout of the king's camp is not the same as before. It is strictly based on the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams."

"Even if the enemy attacked our main camp at night, they would surely get lost inside. They might even be surrounded and annihilated."

Jade Ding Zhenren also agreed with Yang Jian's analysis and comments, but he still spoke with a worried look on his face.

"To reach Beihai City, there is not only Mozhou City, but also Zhuzhou, Yunzhou, and twelve other cities."

"If you can't completely control these twelve cities, Your Majesty will have to advance deep into the enemy territory alone. If your food supply is cut off, you will truly be like a trapped beast in a cage."

Yang Jian smiled and said, "Isn't this what Master wants to see most? After all, if the King returns triumphantly, wouldn't the purpose of this trip be unattainable?"

Jade Ding Zhenren smiled and shook his head, "Although the purpose of this trip is to make the king face himself."

"But at the same time, it is also a kind of training, allowing the king to face the Conferred God with greater ease in the future."

While the master and disciple were chatting, Emperor Xin had already gone up to the central military tent and called all the generals into the tent.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Emperor Xin spoke, "The Lord General of Mozhou is named Zhang Liang. He has an ebony staff in his hand. He only needs to stick the staff into the ground, and countless vines will break out of the ground."

"Those vines would attack our troops and even pull them directly into the ground. That's how Beibohou was defeated."

"I wonder if the generals have any ideas for countering Zhang Liang's unorthodox tactics and taking down Mozhou City in one fell swoop?"

As soon as Emperor Xin finished speaking, Zhang Kui and Gao Lanying stood up and said, "Your Majesty, we two would like to be the first to perform the meritorious service."

Emperor Xin nodded and said, "Then the two generals will lead their troops to fight. I and the other generals will observe the enemy's formation for you and your wife."

Zhang Kui and Gao Lanying nodded in agreement at the same time, then turned and headed out of the tent. Soon, they gathered their troops and headed towards Mozhou City.

Emperor Xin then led the other generals out of the central army tent and arrived outside Mozhou City to observe the enemy's formation for Zhang Kui and his wife.

Zhang Kui climbed onto the one-horned black smoke beast, held the long-handled steel knife in his hand horizontally, and headed towards the city of Mozhou.

At this time, although Gao Lanying did not have any mount, her speed was as fast as lightning, and she was only about three feet behind Zhang Kui.

Finally, Zhang Kui came to the front of the two armies to challenge the enemy, but Gao Lanying was still about three feet away from Zhang Kui. The two did not fight side by side.

This inevitably made Emperor Xin nod his head and say, "General Zhang and his wife work so well together. There is nothing to worry about in Mozhou City."

At the same time, Zhang Liang, the Marquis of Mozhou, had received the battle report and immediately led his men to the top of the city wall.

Looking at the arrogant Zhang Kui, he said coldly, "If it weren't for the order from the Lord, I would have handed over this Mozhou City to you. Today, I will separate your head and body."

Then Zhang Liang ordered people to open the city gate, got on a chariot, and came to the front of the two armies with an ebony staff in his hand.

(End of this chapter)