It's just a simulation game, how did the fairy become real?

The powerful families are now waking from their dream!

If we don't find a way to resist the Northern army, all the noble families will become victims of Balth's blade.

Perhaps within the entire dynasty, only Pei Yichen truly possesses the ability to avert its collapse!

If that's the case, then what's the point of worrying about face and morality?

The Zhou family was wiped out, and that was that!

That damned Zhou Chongguang, he can't even rest in peace after he's dead!

[Without the border map he provided, how could Barth have broken through the border defenses so quickly?]

Now, if we don't get Pei Yichen out...

Everyone must die with the Zhou family!

[Jiang Li is back in jail, reflecting on your methods.]

She was initially worried about how to continue the scene.

Now, things have gotten really good; the powerful families are rushing in and have already finished the second half of the show.

Instead of getting Jiang Li to agree to the pardon offered by the aristocratic families, you had her give you the pretext of redressing your crimes through meritorious service.

[And through this opportunity, you have gained complete military power, something you've never had before!]

After just a few days of fighting, the aristocratic families no longer believed that their own sons could cause any trouble against the northern army.

Having learned from past mistakes, the aristocratic families dare not hold back the slightest bit in the army they entrust to you this time.

[In addition, Jiang Li specially dispatched a group of experts and elites to you under the pretext of supervision.]

The dynasty has quickly assembled 50,000 troops for you.

Limited quantity.

But it was already a dynasty, and its last elite forces!

Chapter 31 Can it be held?

[Jiang Li is curious, how did you calculate all of this?]

[He even knew Barth's character so well that he predicted the latter would not only accept all the money but also slaughter all the noble families who had sided with him.]

If it weren't for Barth's actions, the aristocratic families might have delayed their decision by another day or two.

You smiled faintly and simply replied, "Those who surrender will die whether they live or die."

[You found the information about Moyu Tower that Zhou Chongguang had collected at the Zhou family's residence, and you also learned about their arrangements within Moyu Tower.]

[You've cleaned up Moyu Tower again.]

The current staff of Moyu Tower is streamlined, but every single one of them is highly reliable.

[Everyone who surrendered had feathers beside them, lying in wait.]

Even if Balth doesn't kill, Yu will find a way to make Balth kill someone.

You will not tolerate traitors living in the world, or even roaming freely abroad!

At worst, Mo Yulou can kill the man and conveniently pin the blame on Balth.

I doubt he'd mind!

……

[Nearly 300,000 troops from the north marched south.]

[Wherever they went, they were utterly devastating, and no one could withstand them for even half a day.]

[Barth's desperate gamble.]

[This gave him the opportunity to expand his territory!]

A dynasty is within reach!

You led 50,000 elite troops, speeding northwards.

Finally, a day later, they arrived at the northern army, no more than thirty miles away.

This unit is also led by the Bear Clan, renowned as an elite force from the North!

The number of troops exceeds 100,000!

Double the difference!

This is one of the few remaining hilly areas within the territory of the dynasty that has not yet been completely lost.

[In your first large-scale frontal battle, what do you choose?]

[1. Small groups of troops harass and probe.]

2. Launch a full-scale attack with a massive army!

3. Attempt peace talks.

[4. Personal intervention, remaining attempts: 1]

"There's no need to continue probing. The northern army has been fighting repeatedly without rest and is already exhausted."

However, the northern army is highly trained and skilled.

They estimate they can still maintain 70-80% of their combat strength; sending small units to probe would be utter suicide missions.

Su Chen licked his lips.

Having personally intervened for the first time, he had already experienced firsthand the formidable strength of the Northern Army.

The first option is now eliminated.

He also ruled out a third option.

The disparity in military strength between the two sides is enormous.

Rushing into peace talks now will only lead to humiliation and nothing else.

If peace talks are desired, the situation must at least be brought back to a state of equilibrium.

Choose 2!

[You observed the celestial phenomena last night and predicted that dense fog would blanket the area in the next two days.]

The view will be limited inside the hills.

You selected a group of skilled individuals familiar with the terrain and sent them infiltrated the hills beforehand, waiting for the opportune moment.

As the thick fog rose, the 50,000-strong army plunged into the hills and charged towards the northern forces.

[A small contingent of troops you had previously deployed into the hills are creating disturbances on the edge of the hills near the northern army's position to draw their attention.]

[Through repeated harassment, the enemy mistakenly believes you are present, and sends small groups to probe.]

When you lead your army, taking advantage of the thick fog, and silently reach the enemy lines...

Even the elite troops of the North were caught off guard!

[In just the first engagement, you wiped out approximately ten thousand of their troops!]

[A resounding victory in the first battle!]

[Barth knew your military leadership abilities well; when the Xiong tribe received orders to retreat a hundred li, you decisively withdrew from the hilly area.]

The other two detachments attacked from two directions.

[If you dare to lead your troops in pursuit, you will surely be surrounded by an army of 300,000.]

However, if you remain inactive, the situation will not improve for you.

The troops stationed on both flanks in the north can advance deep into enemy territory and strike directly at the capital.

[Retreat, or you can outflank and encircle your troops.]

[Balth doesn't give you much time to make a decision.]

【Your choice:】

1. Divide the task into smaller parts and let each unit fight its own battle.

2. Continue the battle and inflict heavy losses on the Bear Clan.

3. Strategic retreat, break out of the encirclement, and seek new opportunities for combat.

[4. Personal intervention, remaining attempts: 1]

"Another multiple-choice question?"

Choose 2!

After thinking for a moment, Su Chen chose the second option.

Continuing to retreat would easily result in the loss of depth. If forced to engage in a decisive battle, these 50,000 men, though all elite, come from diverse backgrounds and are not of one mind.

A battle is easier to win when the wind is blowing in your favor, but it's easier to run into trouble when the wind is against you.

As for breaking it down into smaller parts, that's utter nonsense.

Such tactics can only be effectively implemented if officers and soldiers at all levels possess tactical and strategic thinking.

Given the current state of this army, breaking it up into smaller units is tantamount to dismembering itself and feeding it to the enemy.

[Barth is fighting on three fronts, trying to buy you time, so you choose to launch a blitzkrieg against him.]

[What is there to fear if you can break free before the encirclement closes in?]

You led your troops on a rapid march, arriving ahead of the Xiong tribe and ambushing them along their route.

The Bear Clan never expected you to be so bold, even getting ahead of them to seize advantageous terrain and launch an ambush.

[The bear tribe was stunned by your crushing blow.]

After several battles, the Bear Clan has failed to gain any advantage over you.

Although you lost some troops, you can clearly feel that the cohesion of the entire army has become stronger.

Your arrival, to some extent, disrupted Balth's plans.