In the middle of Tianyue Mountain, there is a huge rift known as the God's Rift.
This crack, about three to five meters wide, is a shortcut from the Dos steppe to the Abbasid Caliphate to the north.
Due to the unique geographical environment of this place, coupled with the belief in deities, it is situated under the watchful eye of the gods. Although the Dos people and the Arabs are at odds and frequently clash, the area has remained peaceful for hundreds of years, never experiencing the ravages of war.
For so many years, the Rift of the Gods has only served as a trade route connecting the two continents.
The only connection to the military is that two hundred years ago, the legendary hero Timur of Dos led his eight hundred cavalrymen to this place and had a small-scale conflict with the Arabs.
From that point on, both sides agreed that their armies would not be allowed to set foot in the Divine Rift. In the following years, Temüto seemed to have divine assistance and swiftly conquered the entire Dos steppe with overwhelming force.
The arrival of Lin Mo's army at this moment seemed to foreshadow a major earthquake.
The Dos people never dreamed that the Great Xia people, whom they had oppressed for hundreds of years, would one day lead their army across the grasslands and arrive at the foot of their sacred mountain.
This... is a disgrace to their entire nation!
After the troops arrived, Lin Mo chose to set up camp at the foot of the mountain instead of occupying the top of Tianyue Mountain.
The hilltop offers a commanding view of the surrounding area, with steep slopes on the north and west sides, sloping only slightly to the east. Such a natural fortification is indeed ideal for defense, but...
Lin Mo's troops, under Bai Qi's leadership, were incredibly mobile. Only a fool would abandon this incredible advantage and station them on the mountain.
Upon receiving the order, the Xia soldiers quickly erected tents at the foot of the mountain. Tents sprang up like mushrooms after rain, blankets and bedding rolls covering the bare ground.
The officials lined up the packhorses in long queues, feeding them hay and water. The craftsmen set about clearing the ground, digging latrines, and untying bundles of fire-hardened wooden stakes.
"Before nightfall, make sure to dig trenches and erect stakes around the camp," Bai Qi ordered.
The Dos people will definitely come out in full force, and what follows will be a long and tough battle.
The supreme commander's tent was still under construction. Lin Mo had nothing to do for the time being, so he climbed up the pile of rubble and looked at the setting sun.
On the distant horizon, the grassland stretches endlessly to the edge of the sky. The Tianyue Mountain overhead appears so vast, cold, lonely, and desolate.
Just then, Xu Chu came to report: "Your Highness, we don't have enough timber!"
The Dos Grass Sea has no forests, and therefore no trees. Even for a highly civilized Earth, building fortifications on Tianyue Mountain cannot rely solely on stone!
Upon hearing this, Lin Mo smiled calmly and said, "Don't worry, someone will bring it to us!"
"Give it away?" Xu Chu took a deep breath; Lin Mo's antics were too much for him to handle. "Alright!"
And just two days later, the timber deliverymen really did arrive.
But this time, Lin Mo didn't spend a single point! Because the one who delivered the timber was none other than Guo Wenlong, the military commander of Shuyong Pass!
Qin Zhixing led the archer cavalry at the front, proud and full of vigor.
Guo Wenlong, the second-in-command in Shu, appeared quite disheveled. He was dressed in rags and was pulling a cart full of timber with two of his generals.
Qin Zhixing brought less than ten riders, yet he transported Guo Wenlong, who commanded a force of 13,000 men, as if he were a prisoner.
At the same time, he also gave Lin Mo orders to bring wood, tools, iron, and most importantly, food and other supplies for building fortifications.
Would Guo Wenlong dare to refuse?
No, he wouldn't dare!
Lin Mo's title is King of Shu, and he is Guo Wenlong's superior.
Meanwhile, the battle report of annihilating more than 100,000 enemy soldiers had reached Guo Wenlong's ears. This achievement, even more frightening than that of Lin Wenzhong, the military genius of the Great Xia Dynasty, sent chills down Guo Wenlong's spine.
He regretted it. Why had he sided with Li Hu out of greed, thus allowing the Dos people to advance unimpeded?
As the border general of the Great Xia, he betrayed the trust of the people of Shu, the imperial court, and the entire Great Xia.
Now, all he can do is forgive himself, wholeheartedly serve Lin Mo, fight bravely against the enemy, and repay the Great Xia.
Therefore, even though Qin Zhixing treated him like a mule, hauling timber all the way, he had no complaints.
Upon arriving at their destination and unloading the timber from the carriage, Qin Zhixing said, "The Prince is looking for you!"
"General Qin, may I change my clothes first? I am not in a position to pay my respects to Your Highness in this state!" Guo Wenlong said.
“Guo Jinglue, if it weren’t for the fact that we once worked together, I wouldn’t be telling you these things,” Qin Zhixing said. “The more tattered and disheveled you look now, the more likely the Prince is to forgive you!”
"Thank you for the reminder, General Qin!" Guo Wenlong bowed.
The two headed to Lin Mo's tent together. On the way, Guo Wenlong couldn't help but ask, "What else can this sinful subject do to get His Highness to pardon my crimes?"
Qin Zhixing's face darkened, and he replied, "He needs you to give everything! Guo Jinglue, remember, everything you have!"
Soon, the two arrived at the main tent. Lin Mo stood alone by the curtains, lost in thought, facing the towering Tianyue Mountain.
"Your Highness, I have brought General Guo!" Qin Zhixing said. "The General Mo Yuanhang you mentioned, he was slightly injured, and I have already sent someone to take him back to Xichuan City to recuperate."
"Understood!" Lin Mo turned around and began to sized up Guo Wenlong.
Beneath thick eyebrows, Guo Wenlong had a pair of deep-set eyes. His sunken cheekbones and angular chin were covered with a short, neat black beard, and his face looked very haggard.
"This sinful subject kowtows to Your Highness!" Guo Wenlong immediately knelt down and kowtowed.
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