Ming Siqing looked at him and said, "If we are like this, the Sumeru army will definitely be in even worse shape. We should strike while the iron is hot. You two can't possibly not understand such a simple principle, can you?"
Anger flashed across Jiang De and Xu Ci's faces; Ming Siqing was far too arrogant.
But for now, they can only endure it.
If Ming Siqing were to completely break with them, with their two million troops, they probably wouldn't even be able to defeat one million Dragon and Phoenix Guards.
Who knows, this guy might even reap the benefits.
"This method is too risky. The enemy has sent disciples from the Divine Doctor Valley, and their situation is unclear. We shouldn't attack at this time," Xu Ci said patiently.
Ming Si said coldly, "It's because you're afraid of everything that the million-strong Ever-Victorious Army has held out for so long. It's shameful to say that four million troops have dragged this out for so long and still haven't won."
An awkward expression crossed Xu Ci's and Jiang De's faces.
"Then we'll listen to the Sixth Prince and wait for his good news." Xu Ci and Jiang De exchanged a glance and bowed to Ming Siqing.
Ming Siqing laughed out loud, "Hahaha, no problem, no problem. Just wait patiently for my good news."
The submission of these two old men filled Ming Siqing with immense satisfaction.
After Xu Ci and Jiang De left, Ming Siqing revealed a strange smile.
"So this is the power of authority, huh." Ming Siqing turned to look at the map and said with a sneer.
The deputy general standing to the side didn't dare to say a word from beginning to end. It was all his fault for being so foolish, which allowed the Ghost Continent and the Void Continent to take advantage of the situation and fish in troubled waters.
"You go and keep watch. In one hour, the entire army will set off to attack Xumi. They will surely break through the last two lines of defense." Ming Siqing turned around and looked at his deputy general Lu Ang, who had remained silent all along.
Lu Ang was slightly taken aback, not expecting that the Sixth Prince would still trust him.
"I'm giving you one chance to redeem yourself. You have to make the best of it. If you make the same mistake again, don't blame me for not showing you any mercy." Ming Siqing looked at Lu Ang coldly.
Lu Ang immediately knelt down to express his determination, "Thank you, General. I will certainly live up to your trust."
"Alright, anyone can say nice things. Get on with your business." Ming Siqing waved his hand.
"Yes, General."
Lu Ang quickly got up and left.
Ming Siqing stared at the location of the Sumeru army on the map, revealing a determined expression.
"This time, let's see who you can find to save you." Ming Siqing touched the map of the Land of Sunset, his voice chilling.
"General, something terrible has happened! The enemy is attacking!" A junior officer rushed into the tent in a panic.
Xiao Jue frowned, and the strategist Murong Zirui beside him quickly asked, "How many troops have come?"
The young general's voice was somewhat flustered, "Reporting to the strategist, it seems that everyone, everyone has come."
The young soldier felt a chill run down his spine when he thought about what he had just witnessed. He stammered and could hardly speak, clearly terrified.
Murong Zirui looked displeased. "They've all come? How many have come? Does that mean all six million troops have come?"
His last sentence was just to express his dissatisfaction, but unexpectedly, he guessed it correctly.
The young general was flustered and failed to detect Murong Zirui's dissatisfaction. Instead, he sincerely praised, "The strategist is brilliant; the enemy's entire force of six million has arrived."
They only have 1.8 million at most, including wounded soldiers.
The disparity between us and the enemy is too great; how can we possibly fight this battle?
Upon hearing this, Murong Zirui's heart tightened, and he subconsciously ignored the first half of the sentence.
He exclaimed in a low voice, "What? Six million troops have actually come?"
The young general pondered for a moment, then answered tremblingly, "In the previous two wars, they also suffered casualties. With the help of the Dragon and Phoenix Guards, they killed countless enemies in the last war. Perhaps not six million, but definitely five million."
"Alright, you can go now." Murong Zirui waved his hand.
Knowing they were going to discuss countermeasures, the young officer quickly bowed and withdrew.
Xiao Jue looked at Eunuch Wu and said in a deep voice, "I'm afraid we won't be able to wait for another batch of reinforcements."
Eunuch Wu sighed, "Fortunately, the Divine Doctor Valley brought a large quantity of top-quality holy medicines and pills. After recuperation and rest, the Ever Victorious Army's spirit and energy have recovered to about 70-80%. Otherwise, I'm afraid we really wouldn't have been able to fight this battle."
Xiao Jue nodded, indicating his agreement with Eunuch Wu's words.
A young general standing nearby couldn't help but sarcastically remark, "We only have 1.8 million troops, while the enemy has more than three times our numbers. How are we supposed to fight one against three?"
His companion whispered, "The Ever Victorious Army hasn't recovered yet. If they fight now, isn't it just suicide? Aren't the Dragon and Phoenix Guards capable of taking on ten men each? Why not just send out a million Dragon and Phoenix Guards?"
Xiao Jue sneered, "The Dragon and Phoenix Guards can indeed fight ten against one, but the enemy is attacking in full force. They are clearly planning to fight us in a war of attrition and exhaust our strength. No matter how good the Dragon and Phoenix Guards are, they are still human and will eventually run out of energy."
“We understand what the general is saying, but the disparity between us and the enemy is too great. How can we fight?” one of the generals said coldly.
"We have to fight, even if we can't. Are we all just deserters, watching the enemy plunder our land, seize our cities, and kill our compatriots?" Xiao Jue slammed his fist on the table, stood up, and roared.
“Look at you all. In the first war, our Ever-Victorious Army faced four million enemy troops without fear. Now, with the help of the Dragon and Phoenix Guards, you’ve become cowardly and afraid of death. Think of your loved ones behind you. Are you willing to back down?” Xiao Jue took a deep breath and continued in a cold voice.
Eunuch Wu stepped forward and said, “This is not the time to talk about such things. The enemy is already at the city gates. The important thing is to find a way to fight them.”
Xiao Jue looked at Eunuch Wu with a hint of apology in his eyes, "I haven't disciplined him properly, and I'm sorry for making you laugh, Eunuch Wu."
"First, assemble the army, immediately." Xiao Jue looked at the two generals who had spoken earlier.
The two generals realized they had said something they shouldn't have, and quickly went out to gather the army.
"Now, we have no choice but to face the enemy head-on and wait for reinforcements." Xiao Jue's voice deepened, and his heart sank as well.
"Now that the enemy knows our strengths and weaknesses, any strategy is useless. We can only fight them head-on," sighed Eunuch Wu.
"I've already sent a message to the reinforcements and found out that this time the reinforcements are the Mo family army. As long as we hold on, we'll have a chance of winning once the Mo family army arrives," Yun Xin said as she walked in with Yun Ju.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jue looked at Eunuch Wu, who shook his head. "I don't actually know which army is among the reinforcements."
He then changed the subject, "However, if the Mo family army comes to our aid, we don't need to go all out; we just need to buy time. The Mo family army excels at tactics that allow them to win with fewer troops, and they have considerable experience in this area."
Xiao Jue exhaled a breath of stale air and said in a light tone, "Eunuch Wu, are you willing to fight alongside this general in a desperate battle?"
Eunuch Wu smiled and said, "Of course."
"Very well, our Sumeru land is absolutely inviolable." Xiao Jue's tone was authoritative.
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