High Martial Arts: First day of dropping out of school, reward: Devouring the Emperor's Body

More than two thousand people gathered on the drill ground, next to which were a large number of heavy weapons issued by Zhao Zhenyuan.

It can be said that, currently, the army led by Li Mo is the best equipped among all the forces in the Great Xia Dynasty, excluding certain special units.

The elite soldiers personally selected by Zheng Jiahao all looked spirited and energetic.

Li Mo, dressed in golden armor and holding a long spear, stood on the platform and launched a pre-battle mobilization.

"Everyone, you all look very excited, that's great! Many of you probably know who I am, but I'll reintroduce myself now!"

"I am the captain of the Silent Whisper Squad of the Tiger Legion of the Great Xia Army, and currently the battalion commander of the First Vanguard Battalion of the Great Xia Northern Expeditionary Army. I am now your direct superior!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd below the stage immediately raised their arms and cheered.

"Greetings, Battalion Commander!"

Li Mo was highly regarded by Marshal Zhao Zhenyuan, a fact known to almost everyone in the army.

But before today, most people in the military looked down on him.

The reason is simple: Li Mo's cultivation level has indeed risen very quickly, but the army values ​​battle results above all else. Li Mo has never killed any enemies on the battlefield; he has only eliminated an internal traitor within the Great Xia Dynasty.

Some people are bound to disagree!

But starting today, everything has changed.

The reason is simple: the news that Li Mo annihilated the elite company of the White European Empire in the Seven Yuan Mountains and killed the enemy Major General Wotter has been communicated to the entire Great Xia army.

To kill an enemy general at the age of twenty is unprecedented.

Once the news spread, almost all the younger officers in the military regarded Li Mo as an idol, and the older officers also recognized Li Mo.

Therefore, Li Mo is currently enjoying great popularity and commands a large following.

When Zheng Jiahao was selecting talent in the army, he encountered almost no obstacles. Everyone even eagerly signed up to join Li Mo's battalion.

This is the importance of military achievements!

It should be understood that the vanguard battalion's mission was to launch a lightning raid and slow down the advance of the enemy's 500,000-strong army, which was practically no different from sending them to their deaths.

Even under these circumstances, so many people are willing to follow Li Mo, which shows Li Mo's influence.

Li Mo said slowly, "I'm pleased with your enthusiasm, but I must explain beforehand that our vanguard battalion's mission is arduous! Sacrifices are inevitable, and I cannot guarantee the safety of every one of you!"

"What I can assure you is that you can fight to your heart's content on this mission, and shed your blood on the battlefield! Military merits will be plentiful! Promotions and wealth are guaranteed! Are you willing to risk your lives?"

Li Mo didn't talk to these people about the value of protecting the country, because this mission didn't have much to do with protecting the country. It was more about securing resources and benefits for the country, and it was very possible that he would die far from home.

Therefore, Li Mo chose to appeal to the crowd with more direct benefits.

They were sacrificing their lives for the country, but at the same time, they were also striving to achieve success, gain promotions, and make a fortune.

In fact, how many soldiers who joined the Vanguard Battalion did not come to make a name for themselves? There hadn't been a major war between the three major countries for a long time, and even minor skirmishes were rare.

Aside from a few talented geniuses whom the higher-ups intend to promote, ordinary soldiers have absolutely no chance of getting ahead.

But how many geniuses can actually join the army? Most are just ordinary people from the bottom of society. They dream of getting ahead, and what does it matter if they risk their lives to get ahead?

And this opportunity was given to them by Li Mo!

"We're right! Battalion Commander Li! You tell us to go east, we'll never go west!"

"Exactly! Even if we die in battle, our pensions will be enough to support our families! Damn it! Let's do it!"

"Anyone who steps onto the battlefield and acts like a coward will be the first to face my wrath!"

It's clear that everyone has been waiting for this big battle for far too long.

Especially those who are eager to make a name for themselves!

Li Mo's pre-battle mobilization was really unnecessary. At this moment, the vanguard battalion was definitely the strongest fighting force in the Great Xia army!

"The Black Earth Tribe's army is approaching the Seven Yuan Mountains. Our mission is to slow them down as much as possible. Therefore, we must launch a forced march and reach the designated location within a day to intercept the Black Earth Tribe! Everyone, load your weapons and let's go!"

Under Li Mo's command, the vanguard battalion of two thousand soldiers marched toward the Qiyuan Mountains!

Basically, the soldiers of the vanguard battalion have all reached the seventh rank of the Foundation Establishment Realm or above. They are elites selected from various armies, so it is not a problem for them to reach the Seven Yuan Mountains in one day.

The vanguard battalion even arrived about two hours earlier than Li Mo.

Fortunately, when the vanguard battalion arrived at the Seven Yuan Mountains, the main force of the Black Earth Tribe had not yet arrived. Otherwise, it would have been quite troublesome, as it would have meant that the Black Earth Tribe had already occupied the entire Seven Yuan Mountains. If the main force of the Great Xia Army had arrived then, the disadvantage would have been obvious.

The march of a large army is different from the raid of a small force. The coordination, management, and even feeding of a large army are all significant problems, and the march is much slower than that of a small force.

Li Mo opened the map and saw that there was only one route for the White European Empire and the Great Xia to enter the Seven Yuan Mountains. However, the White European Empire did not know about the Seven Yuan Mountains at the moment, so there was no need to worry.

But the Black Soil Tribe is different. They have at least three routes into the Seven Yuan Mountains, and accurately finding the route of the main force of the Black Soil Tribe from these three routes is also a problem.

Fortunately, Li Mo had received prior guidance from Zhao Zhenyuan.

The current leader of the Black Soil Tribe is a man named Morpheus. He is the one who made the Black Soil Tribe rise to prominence. However, Zhao Zhenyuan has had many dealings with him and has a general understanding of Morpheus's personality.

Morpheus was cautious and discreet, unlike the typically foolish Black Earth tribesmen. Of the three routes, a typical commander would choose the more accessible main road to speed up the procession.

This will make it easier to manage the army during marches!

But Morpheus is different!

According to Zhao Zhenyuan's speculation, Morpheus would choose to take a narrow and difficult route, where he would be less likely to be ambushed or restrained!

Therefore, Morpheus will choose the most unexpected route among the three!

This route is almost entirely mountain roads and narrow paths. Zhao Zhenyuan suggested that Li Mo try his luck on this route first.

Li Mo decided to follow Zhao Zhenyuan's advice and lead the vanguard battalion on the most difficult route. As expected of the marshal of Great Xia, he was right!

Li Mo led his troops on a march for another half day or so, and they actually spotted the vanguard of the Black Soil Tribe!