Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.
Li Yuanzhao and his generals began to prepare for war.
Fang Zhengyi was naturally responsible for building interpersonal relationships and selling arms at the same time.
Of course, the sale of arms went extremely smoothly. Although it was Dajing’s first-generation weapon, it still made generals from various countries exclaim in admiration.
The reputation of Jingshi Equipment has been deeply rooted in people's hearts in just a few days!
Someone immediately decided to sign the big deal.
This thing is definitely a powerful weapon that can influence the course of the war. If you don't buy it and others do, you will fall behind.
As a result, after a long, serious discussion and fierce argument among several generals, all the scrap copper and iron in Dajing were snapped up.
At this point, the army set out.
Starting from the Holy City, the first stop is Marodane, which is the closest city to the Holy City among the six major dioceses.
The church has been in a cold war with the Holy City for many years, and has been continuously reinforcing and building the city, making it like an iron barrel.
In the city of Marodan, Li Pan was in charge.
All the original church personnel in the city have been replaced.
Sitting at the desk, Li Pan felt a little nervous when he heard the news that had just come back from the Holy City.
Dajing's army moved...not only did they move out, but they also moved in a big way, and were heading straight this way.
There are only about 200,000 troops, which is not much different from the news from the Brotherhood.
Our side is almost five times the enemy's...
After years of forbearance, the outcome is finally revealed!
Li Pan raised his head and looked at the map.
The generals around him couldn't help but remind him: "Your Highness, His Majesty has already instructed us not to act rashly in this battle, and we must lure the enemy deep into our territory."
Li Pan frowned and said, "I know, why do you need to say more! But even if we lose, we must lose beautifully. If the defeat is too fake, won't the enemy notice it?"
"How is the deployment of the divine punishment weapons on the city walls going?"
The general clasped his fists and said, "Everything has been arranged according to your Highness's request."
"Okay! Send another person out to investigate. The more detailed the better! It would be best if you can confirm Fang Zhengyi's location for me. If we can capture Fang Zhengyi alive, the enemy will surely give chase like crazy, and my father will certainly be delighted."
"Yes! I will do it right away." The general clasped his fists and walked out.
.....
On the march.
Fang Zhengyi and Li Yuanzhao walked side by side. Li Yuanzhao held the map, looked ahead and said, "Calculate the distance. We should be there soon."
Fang Zheng leaned over and asked, "Are you nervous?"
Li Yuanzhao shook his head and sneered, "Why should I be nervous? I just feel bad that I can't have a good fight with the magic weapon in my hand. I have to hide it and wait for a decisive battle. It's a pity."
Fang Zhengyi remained noncommittal.
It's indeed a pity. With Dajing's current strength, there would be no problem in pushing forward step by step.
But in fact, humans are the most flexible animals in the world and can always find ways to overcome crises.
If firearms appear at the first moment, the opponent may be able to come up with a countermeasure at the first moment.
The army marched for a while longer before a city began to emerge in front of Fang Zheng and his companions.
Li Yuanzhao picked up the telescope and smiled: "We are here. We will set up camp in front today and challenge them tomorrow!"
...
"Report! The Dajing army has set up camp two miles outside the city! They are cooking now." The spy knelt in front of Li Pan and reported loudly.
Li Pan suddenly asked: "Has the number of enemy troops changed?"
"Your Highness, it is still around 250,000."
"Back off." Li Pan waved his hand and sent the spy away.
The joy in my heart surged outwards like crazy.
Two hundred and fifty thousand...only two hundred and fifty thousand. After such a long period of investigation, it should be confirmed.
The city is now rich in supplies and has sufficient personnel. If we defend the city properly, we can consume a large amount of the enemy's military strength.
If we are luckier, it is entirely possible to counterattack the enemy!
There is no need to lure the enemy deeper into our territory...
It is completely feasible to defend the city against the enemy's 250,000 soldiers using only 50,000 soldiers!
It would be better to send a group of troops now to attack the enemy camp at night and lure them into battle.
As he thought about it, the corners of Li Pan's mouth curled up wildly.
Seeing this, the general next to him reminded: "Your Highness, don't forget the order of His Majesty. Lure the enemy deep into our territory and don't underestimate them."
Hearing the word "Your Majesty", Li Pan shuddered all over, and a trace of shame and anger flashed in his eyes: "This palace knows it very well, just defend the city according to the original plan, and wait for the enemy to attack tomorrow. You should go and prepare for battle first!"
The general clasped his fists and took his leave.
Li Pan let out a long sigh.
My father's style is too strict. If I act recklessly, I will most likely be severely punished or even lose trust. I'd better take it one step at a time.
The generals below were not completely convinced by him. It would not be too late to go out of the city to meet the enemy when there was a perfect opportunity. It was too early to think about that now.
...
The next morning, Li Pan led his troops to climb the city wall.
Standing on the top of the city wall, you can see the dark army on the opposite side at a glance.
Like a dark cloud covering a city, it slowly moved towards the city.
After more than twenty minutes, the army arrived at the city!
Li Pan stared at the ground below in full readiness, not daring to relax for a moment.
"God's punishment weapon, get ready!"
...
The atmosphere in Dajing was solemn. Li Yuanzhao was deciding whether to send someone out to declare war and handle the etiquette.
I saw the city gate opposite seemed to move slightly, and then a figure riding a horse walked out from the crack of the gate.
He rode his horse at full speed until he reached the front of the Dajing formation.
Li Yuanzhao took a closer look and saw that the man was wearing civil servant's clothes, which looked very similar to Dajing's official uniform, and he couldn't help but laugh.
He glanced at Fang Zheng and said, "Look, I haven't even sent anyone to declare war yet, but they're here first."
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