"How is the situation at Partridge Village?" Yue Fei then inquired.
"The area around Partridge Village is densely populated with lesser demons, making it difficult for our scouts to get close. According to observations from a distance, large groups of demons have been frequently departing from Partridge Village to Reed Camp and Wolf Bay recently. However, it is estimated that because those areas serve as a rear transit base for the demon cubs, the village's garrison strength does not seem to be very strong."
Gao Chong replied, “Several of our scouts have inadvertently alerted the evil demons outside Partridge Village, but the village has never conducted a sweep of the surrounding area.”
Upon hearing this, Yue Fei nodded, then turned to look at the map and pondered for a while.
"Zhang Xian, tell me your opinion," Yue Fei suddenly said.
“Based on our past experience fighting the demons, when the demons launch a large-scale attack, they usually concentrate more than 50,000 war demons. Right now, the total number of war demons in the three directions in front of Gale Fortress is less than half of that number. I think the demons are still in the stage of gathering strength.”
“There is no possibility of launching a large-scale attack in the short term,” Zhang Xian, dressed in bright silver armor, replied confidently.
"Hmm, I basically agree with your assessment. Since the battle of the Sun-Shooting Divine City, both sides have been regrouping their forces, with the focus still on the Sun-Shooting Divine Realm. Our main strategy here should still be defense." Yue Fei nodded thoughtfully.
"Small-scale raids and even probing the defensive strength of Gale Keep are probably the reason for this demon reinforcement. After all, we abandoned Partridge Village not long ago, and without more than 500 million inferior demons, they still cannot fully digest the area from Partridge Village to Gale Keep."
"The number of inferior demons has just exceeded one hundred million. The demon race is completely incapable of launching a major war against my divine realm." As Yue Fei spoke, his eyes gradually brightened as he looked at the assembled divine generals.
"Our counterattack this time has concentrated 100,000 war gods, giving us a four-to-one or even higher numerical advantage over the demons who have already gathered in front of us. This is rare in the war between gods and demons." Yue Fei smiled slightly and turned to look at Wang Yao.
“Wang Xian previously suggested that we only repel the demon army in front of Gale Fortress. This was certainly a foolproof plan for us. However, the God Lord has already given an order that we must take Partridge Village. We currently have the strength to do so. Therefore, I have the following ideas for everyone to consider.”
"Our secondary objective in this campaign is to capture Partridge Village, while our primary objective is to annihilate all the demons within the area from Partridge Village to Gale Fortress. The success of the secondary objective depends on the demons' reaction. If the demons lack the strength to sustain their attacks, we will advance the entire battle line after achieving the primary objective."
"Strengthen the defenses along the Partridge Village line and, when the opportunity arises, deter Mingsha City, thus creating as much strategic depth as possible for Partridge Village. However, if the Demon Clan reacts swiftly and quickly gathers a large force to counterattack, we do not necessarily have to hold Partridge Village and engage in a war of attrition with the Demon Clan."
"I believe that, provided the primary objective is achieved, we can consider withdrawing from Partridge Village and then using the advantageous terrain around Gale Fortress to hold off the enemy. Therefore, the primary objective of this campaign must be ensured, and we should strive to weaken the manpower of the Red Earth Demon Realm in front of us."
"The secondary objectives of this campaign can be addressed flexibly according to changes on the battlefield. Wang Xian, do you agree with my idea?" Yue Fei asked suddenly, turning to Wang Yao, who was standing on the side of the divine generals and staring intently at the map.
"Um... well... since the commander-in-chief is already so confident, I naturally wholeheartedly agree." Wang Yao hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly said.
"Excellent!" Yue Fei smiled slightly at Wang Yao, then his expression turned serious as he looked at the assembled generals. "Do any of you generals have any objections to my opinion? If so, please feel free to speak your mind now. Once a decision is made, we must all work together to achieve the objectives of this campaign."
"Commander Yue, the Divine Lord has ordered that Partridge Village must be captured. We have arbitrarily adjusted our battle objectives. If the Demon Clan is weak, it will be fine if we manage to hold Partridge Village. However, if the Demon Clan launches a major counterattack, according to this plan, Partridge Village is very likely to be lost again. How will we explain this to the Divine Lord then?"
Zhang Xian frowned and asked.
"Don't worry, in order to achieve our primary objective, we must cut off the demon army's retreat route between Gale Fortress and Partridge Village. Therefore, we must take Partridge Village. Once we take it, we will have given our due thanks to the God Lord."
"As for abandoning them later based on the battlefield situation, that would be a forced move. Haven't we abandoned enough strongholds over the years?" Yue Fei asked with a smile.
“But… if Partridge Village is lost again, I’m afraid we won’t be able to claim any merit for this battle from the God of War!” Zhang Xian’s face turned grim.
Yue Fei looked at Zhang Xian and pondered for a long time before nodding with a gloomy expression.
“You’re right. I know everyone is eagerly awaiting battle merits, hoping to exchange them for resources to improve their cultivation level. This is especially true for the lower-level Primal Gods and War Gods in the army. They crave the rewards of a great victory, which will increase their chances of survival on the battlefield.”
"However, this is the current situation. With our current strength, it will be very difficult to defend Partridge Village under the full counterattack of the Demon Clan. This is why we withdrew from Partridge Village before. We pulled back this punch in the hope of throwing another more powerful punch."
"So at first, when the God asked me to take back Partridge Village, to be honest, I was reluctant. But then I thought, with a four-to-one numerical advantage, none of us have ever fought a battle like this before, have we?" Yue Fei's expression changed as he looked at the generals.
"The war between the two realms is ultimately a contest of life force between the two sides. The so-called territory is merely a result of the ebb and flow of power between the two sides. It is very easy for low-level demons to grow, but the growth of high-level demons is not as advantageous as that of our gods."
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