After the start of spring, the atmosphere in Yuguan City, Liaodong, suddenly became tense.
Li Xin was also somewhat worried, so he once again led the Tiger Legion to Yuguan City.
The city of Yuguan is now teeming with troops.
After receiving more than 10,000 new recruits, the Divine Martial Army, the Divine Brave Army, the Divine Resolute Army, the Divine Protector Army, the Divine Machine Army, and other units were all replenished.
The number of soldiers in the royal guard around Yuguan City has reached as many as 20,000 to 30,000.
In addition, there were militiamen from various parts of Liaodong who came to the Yuguan area, totaling as many as 40,000 to 50,000 people.
With so many people, there are about seventy or eighty thousand in total.
Although the enemy forces within the pass numbered two to three hundred thousand, far fewer than the imperial army of the court, there was still a glimmer of hope to hold Yuguan City.
"Your Highness,"
Walking on the Yuguan city wall, He Chaojun introduced, "The 108 cannons that were sent from Dongning, along with the dozens of cannons we have now, have all been placed on the city wall."
The artillery capabilities alone have been greatly improved.
In addition, catapults, bombs, and explosive charges were placed at different locations on the city wall, which could also be used.
Near the front-line fortifications, all soldiers were equipped with Dongning-made flintlock muskets and new hand grenades.
Your Highness, I can assure you that Yuguan City can be defended for a period of time without any problem!
As long as logistical support is sufficient, the enemy forces inside the pass will not be able to set foot on Yuguan City!
"It's good that you have confidence!"
Li Xin nodded and said, "Don't worry about logistics!"
After the start of spring, logistical supplies were not only transported by land. On the sea, our Dongning Navy and Dongning merchant ships were able to promptly deliver supplies to Yuguan City.
In addition, the large-caliber cannons on the Dongning Navy will also be an important part of the defense of Yuguan City.
"Mr. Zhao, He Chaojun, the defenses of Yuguan City are very complete; there shouldn't be any problems, right?"
"Your Highness, the defense of Yuguan City is not a problem."
Zhao Bingzhang nodded and said, "What I'm most worried about right now is that there might be problems in other areas."
"Other directions?"
Li Xin frowned slightly and asked, "Do you mean the bandits of the northern grasslands?"
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Zhao Bingzhang nodded and led Li Xin and the others into a room.
Only a handful of people remained inside, including Li Xin, Zhao Bingzhang, He Chaojun, and Wei Dahai.
Zhao Bingzhang continued, "Your Highness, the spies in the capital have also sent back messages during this time."
Rumors have it that someone from the Prime Minister's residence has contacted bandits on the grasslands.
Based on previous reports, it seems inevitable that the capital will once again join forces with the grassland bandits.
We must be wary of the threat from the north!
"I thought of that too!"
Li Xin nodded and said, "Our Divine Might Army is stationed in northeastern Liaoning and hasn't been mobilized."
The reason they were stationed there was to guard against the grassland bandits.
"Your Highness's considerations are thorough!"
Zhao Bingzhang exclaimed in admiration and continued, "Your Highness, news from the capital indicates that the Prime Minister's residence is not only in contact with grassland bandits, but also that Silla people frequently appear at the residence."
"A Silla person?"
Upon hearing these three words, Li Xin narrowed his eyes and asked, "Is this news true?"
"Your Highness, it's basically confirmed."
Zhao Bingzhang nodded and continued, "The Prime Minister's residence's communication with the Silla people is probably also harboring ulterior motives."
It is unclear how they discussed the matter.
However, Your Highness, we must not let our guard down.
My suggestion is to immediately utilize our connections in Silla to closely investigate Silla's attitude.
In addition, attention should be paid to the movement of the Silla army.
If the Silla army stabs us in the back, we will be in a very passive position!
At that time, two to three hundred thousand enemy troops inside the pass will tie down our Yuguan City garrison, and the bandits on the northern grasslands will prevent the Shenwei Army from taking any action.
At this moment, if the Silla army attacks from behind, the situation will likely become extremely dangerous!
"Your Highness, the court's intentions are truly ruthless!"
Hiss~
Li Xin couldn't help but gasp.
If the situation described by Zhao Bingzhang were to actually come to pass, Li Xin would naturally know just how dangerous it would be.
Originally, Li Xin had considered that the capital might join forces with the grassland bandits, but he did not expect that the capital would unite with Silla.
Those people in the capital are truly malicious!
It seems that Silla also has to be on guard!
"Your Highness,"
At this moment, He Chaojun also became anxious and asked, "What should we do if Silla betrays us as well?"
Our forces are few in number, and they are all tied down in the Yuguan Pass and northeastern Liaoning area.
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Wei Dahai nodded and said, "Whether it's Liaodong or Dongning, the areas bordering Silla have almost no military force."
If the Silla army betrays us, they could easily advance deep into our territory and threaten our rear security!
This situation is extremely unfavorable!
Li Xin naturally understood the meaning behind their words.
After a moment of contemplation, Li Xin said, "We cannot move anything here in Yuguan City."
Even the Divine Might Army cannot move.
Both of these positions were meant to defend against enemy troops from within the pass and bandits from the grasslands.
As for the Silla army, the current approach is to mobilize spies within Silla territory to closely monitor their movements.
If there is any unusual activity, report it immediately.
Furthermore, we cannot simply sit idly by and wait to die.
Li Xin took a deep breath and continued, "Although we have no soldiers, we are not without a solution."
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