Just after midnight, the Golgar army headquarters stationed at the mountain pass received an urgent message.
"Sir, we just received news that the Yan Kingdom's army has entered the mountains again. They came in along the main road, and this time they brought a large force, which should be their main force," the communications soldier who came down from the highest point of Enzos said nervously.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present turned pale. Verri was the first to speak:
"As expected, after Songlinjian was captured, the Yan people's confidence has increased even more. I think they need to speed up their advance..."
Before he could finish speaking, Kyle interrupted, "That's perfect. Bringing in the main force creates an opportunity for us."
"However, our heavy artillery needs to be sent over as soon as possible."
“They’ll arrive before sunset; I’ve already sent someone to make contact,” Verri added.
“Good! Once we break up their army, we can defeat them one by one.” Kyle said with a fierce look.
Dingle, standing to the side, looked worried and said, "If we fight like this, it will probably be very protracted, and small-scale battles will break out in many places."
"I still think it would be better to deploy troops to defend key passes. This would not only deplete the enemy's forces but also provide our soldiers with better cover, which would reduce casualties to some extent."
As soon as he finished speaking, Kyle's eyes widened, and he asked, "Which mountain infantry division are you from?"
Dingle shook his head: "Sir, I'm not from a mountain infantry division, I'm..."
Kyle interrupted coldly, "Have you ever fought in mountain warfare?"
Dingle's expression froze, and he lowered his head, saying, "No, sir."
"Then what are you directing?" Kyle snapped.
Dingle touched his face and shook his head, saying, "It's just a suggestion."
Kyle immediately said:
“I think it was an unwise decision for you to send Harris to transport the explosives to the main peak. Although the view from the top of the main peak is wide, it is enough to have people guarding and watching there. But can soldiers fight there in that narrow terrain? Even hundreds of people can’t stand still. Support and evacuation are very difficult in such steep terrain.”
Dingle replied in a deep voice, "Sir, what I mean is..."
Kyle waved his hand to interrupt again: "I know what you mean. You want to blow that place up as a last resort and block the road below with falling rocks, right?"
Dingle nodded expressionlessly: "Yes, sir, that's the last resort. If we can't eliminate the enemy, we can only cut off their route. At least they won't be able to get to Pocamia from here."
Before he could finish speaking, Kyle said coldly, "Didn't you consider that this is tantamount to cutting off our path as well?"
"Losing half a mountain range means that Suenham Province will be in the hands of the Yan Kingdom for a long time. When will we be able to take it back?"
“This is better than letting more areas fall…” Dingle said with a somber look in his eyes.
"That's impossible! Put away your pessimistic thoughts, we can't be forced to that point!" Kyle immediately rebuked.
"General Dylan is still in Pariston with seven divisions. They can provide immediate support if the situation becomes critical, but I don't think that will happen. Once the supplies are delivered safely, they will be able to enter the mountains soon. Also, you should know that General Saski is on his way with the Seventh Army. They will be able to join us by the end of the month at the earliest, and by the beginning of February at the latest."
"With such a massive force, no matter the circumstances or how strong the enemy, we will be the victors in the end!"
Hearing this, Dingle nodded and looked at Kyle, saying, "Alright, sir, but the deployment at the summit is almost complete, and I think it's still necessary to keep some things in reserve."
"The troops left there will not have a significant impact on us as a whole."
Kyle crossed his arms and said coldly, "Of course, since it has already been arranged, there is no need to withdraw before this war is over."
"However, I think no one should even consider the idea of cutting off the road. If the Emperor were to personally go to the battlefield, I can't even imagine how furious he would be. He would not abandon any of our land, nor would he allow it to be controlled by the enemy."
Dingle hummed in agreement and said in a low voice, "Yes, then let's hope the upcoming battles go more smoothly."
At this point, Dingle looked down the mountain. Although he couldn't see any trace of anyone, he knew that the soldiers were cautiously advancing through some remote and difficult sections of the road.
Meanwhile, the enemy is also advancing, and a new round of fighting is about to break out. After the battle, we will know who has the stronger fighting force in these mountains.
——
After dusk.
Qin Ze's troops had already set up camp at the foot of a hillside facing away from the main peak. Before that, the battle groups in front, on the flanks, and in the rear had all made strict preparations for defense. Although the area had been secured, Qin Ze still maintained the most cautious attitude.
This place is not even the front line, but only an area less than four kilometers into the mountains. However, at the front line, half an hour before sunset, hundreds of combat teams quietly set off to reconnoiter the unexplored area.
Nighttime reconnaissance is more difficult than daytime reconnaissance, but it also allows for greater concealment and maneuverability. This time, unlike in the past, Qin Ze plans to have the combat units advance as deep into enemy territory as possible to cut through the enemy's defense system. He intends to leave some combat units behind enemy lines so that they can even launch a pincer attack once the battle begins.
However, this is of course the ideal situation. If the enemy has a large force and enough ambush locations, then our own advance into the enemy's territory may become an isolated advance into dangerous territory.
Therefore, after nightfall, he waited patiently for the communications officer to bring further information.
Soon after, around 9 p.m., Qin Ze walked out of the tent with a calm expression.
"Your Majesty, our army has already engaged with..." The communications soldier who ran over was speaking when Qin Ze raised his hand to interrupt him.
"I heard you."
Under the cover of night, the full moon shone in the sky, and the ground seemed to be covered with a layer of frost. The mountains, which should have been quiet, were now echoed with faint, sporadic gunshots.
Two kilometers ahead of the river below Songlinjian, the Yan Army combat group, consisting of hundreds of combat detachments, unexpectedly encountered the mountain infantry division sent by Kyle.
The sudden encounter between the two sides immediately ignited the war. Under the cover of their respective bunkers, battles broke out in multiple locations and gradually spread to several areas in a very short time.
"Looks like they have a large force. Have reinforcements arrived? Then we're in for a good slaughter..."
Qin Ze stared indifferently at the darkened path ahead, then ordered, "Have the troops on both flanks provide immediate support. Kill as many Goths as you see."
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