My Cultivation Starting from Archery
Chapter 767 - 233 Dasheng Zhou Lang, Unrivaled Strategy_4

"But after three generations, the Zhou Family fell completely, relying entirely on the merits left by their ancestors to get by.

"Unexpectedly, after three hundred years, a talent could emerge again."

"..."

While the other party spoke, Chen Sansi picked up the intelligence from the New Dynasty's Youlan Capital, which recorded in detail the discussions of the civil and military officials during the court meeting concerning this battle.

"Nonsense."

Upon seeing the remarks of the Minister of Personnel, Fu Kejin, a hint of anger emerged.

This battle.

Although Sima Yao did seem to have ambitions for power and greed for merit, he was not wrong; Chen Sansi personally leading the Beiliang Army to swiftly resolve the issues on the western front was indeed the optimal solution.

Yet Fu Kejin was inconsiderately trying to disrupt things for the Beiliang Army's benefit, attempting to use their move into Louzhou to grasp the Central Plains' waterway hubs. If this were to happen, with insufficient forces on the western front, once broken, significant problems would arise.

Unexpected.

Factional struggles would so quickly involve him, and he had never authorized such actions.

"Sir, times have changed."

Xu Wencai whispered, "Coming all this way, many have flocked to us in Beiliang, they even fear your downfall more than us, and naturally they will strive in every way to secure benefits for Beiliang. As for Fu Kejin, I will properly admonish him on your behalf, so he ceases to make decisions on his own."

Situation forces actions.

When too many people follow and fight for you, there's no longer any retreat.

Chen Sansi turned and asked, "Regarding this dispatch of troops, what do you think?"

"As it stands now."

Xu Wencai said solemnly, "It seems we must follow Zhou Rong's strategy, first cleanly deal with the western front's troubles, then swiftly return to Louzhou to support. Speaking of it, Zhou Rong's 'Luring the Tiger from the Mountain' strategy is bound to succeed, but is he truly confident in taking Shouyang before we resolve the western front?"

"Shouyang City is heavily fortified and well-stocked with provisions. Sima Yao is a True Power Warrior, and with the aid of cultivators from the Seeking Immortal Tower, it's unlikely to be conquered quickly. Once we return to assist, this army of forty thousand could be in grave danger. Nonetheless, their delay tactics have already met their aims, from this perspective, it is reasonable."

"Since that's the case, there's nothing more to say, except to fight swiftly and decisively."

Chen Sansi ordered, "Notify everyone, the entire army should prepare to depart for Maozhou."

...

Louzhou.

Shouyang City.

Fifteen days prior.

The court gathered an army of forty thousand, advancing by land and water, moving north to Louzhou, breaking through prefecture cities along the way, encountering effective resistance only outside Shouyang City. With the assistance of cultivators inside the city, the defenders held for ten days until Sima Yao arrived leading eighty thousand troops.

Zhou Rong led the pacification army in a siege for forty days. Despite heavy losses, they failed to capture the city, and both sides became locked in a stalemate.

Within Shouyang City.

Standing atop the high walls, Sima Yao gazed at the distant enemy forces with a calm expression and deep eyes.

"Father."

Two young men approached, with one seeming slightly inexperienced, reporting, "Zhou Rong's troops are holding their positions without further signs of assault, likely due to severe losses knowing a direct attack is futile."

"Indeed."

The other slightly more mature-faced man followed, "If it continues like this, the Beiliang King's army could soon aid us once they resolve the western front's troubles; the city's defense will surely fail!"

These two were Sima Chi and Sima Lan, both at the Perfection of Transcendence, equivalent to the Martial Saint Realm.

"But father..."

Sima Lan said somewhat confusedly, "Why do we continue staying on the Sky Water Continent, following the Guiyuan Sect to this spiritually barren land, fighting for others?"

Sima Yao did not answer.

Elder brother Sima Chi spoke instead, "If this battle holds Shouyang, we can gradually digest and control the eighty thousand troops under our command, then establish a foothold in the Eastern Continent, after which we can plan to strengthen our clan."

The True Power Early Stage is not much in the Sky Water Continent, but in the Eastern Continent, it is rare.

Since their clan couldn't settle in the Cultivation World, they simply followed the 'Guiyuan Sect' here, aiding Guiyuan Sect in seizing the Ancestor Vein could certainly gather ample resources, and in the future, under its protection, share the cultivation Spirit Vein.

"The New Dynasty may have over two hundred thousand troops, but without Chen Sansi, there's no capable military officer, which is why Father volunteered to guard Shouyang."

"As long as we prove our value, the court and the forces behind it, will later use us as a counterbalance to Chen Sansi, then naturally we can secure resource allocation."

"Thus, this battle is crucial."

"So the plan is to replace Chen Sansi!"

Sima Lan said semi-understandingly, "Father, is my elder brother correct?"

"Both right and wrong."

Sima Yao did not continue to listen to their debate, simply instructing, "Maintain vigilance both day and night, no slacking, endure for at most three months, if the enemy does not retreat, they will perish."

"Yes! Father!"

The two obeyed.

...

Outside Shouyang City.

The court's military camp.

Armored and sharp-witted soldiers patrolled back and forth, with reports from various fronts occasionally arriving under urgent hoofbeats. Amid this solemn atmosphere, in the Central Army Tent, the sound of excessive revelry and celebration rang piercingly.

Strings plucked, beauties danced.

Just wet behind the ears yet appointed Commander-in-Chief of the three armies, Zhou Rong was, at this moment, drinking and enjoying himself in the Central Army Tent.

"Zhou Rong!"

Prince Qi, personally supervising the troops, angrily stormed into the tent.

"The prince has arrived."

The prince arrived, yet Zhou Rong did not even stand up to salute, instead sat leisurely in the commander's seat, raising his cup with a frivolous tone, "Quickly take a seat, join me in tasting this fine wine!"

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