Chapter 227 Why are palace intrigue dramas so popular?
Ulan-Ude finally calmed down. The orcs and Rakshasa were imprisoned together, but their status had changed from master and servant to equal prisoners. The contradictions that had accumulated between them for hundreds of years could erupt at any moment. The Great Xia people clearly did not want these prisoners to have a peaceful life. They planned to select the belligerent ones first, leaving only the quiet ones.
"Qin Yumu, your Shenji Battalion deserves the greatest credit for this battle, but Irkusk on the other side is still in the hands of the orcs. It is not yet time to reward those who have made contributions. Tomorrow, you will accompany the army westward and prepare for an offensive."
After settling the prisoners in the city, Zhao Qirui convened a generals' meeting in his tent and decided to continue the advance on Irkusk.
"Reporting to the General, although the Divine Machine Battalion suffered no battle losses, its gunpowder consumption was enormous. The remaining stock is insufficient for another siege. Could we postpone the attack for a few days and allow my battalion to manufacture gunpowder?" Qin Yumu stood up and reported her difficulties. This siege had lasted all night, with the Divine Machine Battalion taking turns firing the cannons. Their gunpowder reserves were insufficient, and they were almost exhausted. They had no experience!
Zhao Qirui stroked his beard and smiled, “We just need to make a show of it. Kogar is afraid that if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold, so he sent his people to guard Ulan-Ude. But there are no Black Stone Clan warriors in his city. If we make an attacking move, they will surely retreat.”
Qin Yumu understood. The Great Xia army had besieged the city for several years. Kogar was afraid that Ulan-Ude would be breached by the Great Xia army, leaving him alone and unable to hold out. Therefore, he sent his own people to help Blackham defend the city. He would also come to help Blackham personally when the situation was urgent.
However, Irkutsk lacks warriors from the Blackstone Clan, so Blackhan might not be willing to fight to the death when besieged. Faced with an attack from three realms, the two great shamans have no chance of winning.
Qin Yumu nodded in agreement. He then dispatched an artillery brigade with one hundred cannons to set off first. They had only gone halfway when news came back from the Xia army, which had been moving around the outskirts of Irkusk: the Irkusk orcs had begun to retreat northward, carrying the old and the young day and night, their mournful cries bringing tears to people's eyes.
The enemy's mournful cries were the warriors' most beautiful symphony. All the Great Xia army was extremely excited, cheering and shaking, not only for the upcoming rich military achievements, but also for the long-awaited peace. With the two fortified cities on the shores of the North Sea captured, the orcs would certainly not be able to muster an offensive in the short term, and the soldiers of Great Xia could finally catch their breath.
"It's over after just one battle...? How much suffering I endured? How much sweat my brothers shed, and this..."
Qin Yumu looked at the cheering crowd on the snow and muttered to himself. Ever since he saw the "Wrath of the Elves", he had dreamed of being invincible and rampaging through the world. Although the Battle of Ulan-Ude had fulfilled his wish, he felt it was not enough.
"Your Highness, war always results in casualties. We benefited from the surprise attack a few days ago. If that great shaman had known the power of cannons and had charged at us recklessly from the start, even with the protection of the general, we would have suffered many casualties. Surrendering without a fight is truly the best outcome." Tian Quan looked at the impetuous young prince, clicking his teeth as he began to persuade him, though who knows what curses he was cursing in his heart.
"So, will we still be able to fight in the future?"
"Yes, definitely. There are three major orc clans in the northern wilderness, countless middle clans, and seven major clans in the western continent. They will make a comeback in a few years. The young master is still young, and you will have plenty of military merits to earn then." Tian Quan said with a fake smile, spouting nonsense.
Qin Yumu nodded in satisfaction, then sighed inwardly, "Alas! What a pity for my silly brother! This is such a great era, yet he would rather hide at sea fishing."
Qin Mu was indeed fishing at sea in a brand-new two-masted schooner. He was the captain, and he had three sailors under his command: Bosun Kaihime, First Class Shiaga, and Apprentice Sailor Lin Ruoxi.
"Your Highness, would you like some dogwood added to your grilled squid?" Kaihime's voice was warm.
"Hmm, less pepper is fine. Let me catch another big fish and then we'll eat."
"Your Highness, what kind of wine would you like to drink?" Lin Ruoxi's voice was very sweet.
"Fruit bar! My stomach hasn't been feeling well lately..."
"...What do you want to eat?...Burnt...or burnt?" Shia's voice sounded so innocent; she had absolutely no idea what cooking was.
"Holy crap...it's burnt!"
The fishing line snapped straight with a "whoosh," clearly indicating that a fish had taken the bait, though it wasn't very big.
Qin Mu laughed excitedly. Only now did he seem like a young man of about twenty years old. It was too tiring and fake to be a prince with a serious face all the time.
"Whoosh..." A five-foot-long shark was pulled over by Qin Mu. It struggled fiercely, shaking its head and tail, even showing dozens of teeth in its mouth to threaten Qin Mu, but it could not get rid of the thin fishing line.
Qin Mu scoffed, "Why did I catch an underage one? No boobs, no butt. Come back in a few years!" With a flick of his wrist, the hook slipped from the shark's mouth, and the shark happily swam back to the sea. Little did he know that his unintentional words made the two women who were secretly glancing down at their own breasts and buttocks, as well as the long-legged Kai, blush.
With a casual gesture, Qin Mo stuck the fishing rod, hook and all, onto the gunwale and entered the cabin, waiting to be served with an air of nonchalance. He thought to himself that even the most extravagant yacht feasts of later generations were nothing more than this!
If Qin Mu were to choose the things in this world that he is most satisfied with, the wildness of the animals and the gentleness of the women would definitely be at the top of the list. These two things were already rare and nearly extinct in his previous life, and were rarely seen. Yet, in this world, he possessed both.
Kai is the head chef, specializing in seafood, including grilled and stewed dishes. A long-legged beauty kneels on the ground, constantly helping Qin Mo with food and rice. Qin Mo only occasionally grills a few skewers of fish for her, which makes her very happy, and she smiles modestly.
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