roccoschili Chapter 150 17 vs 25, the advantage is mine
Chapter 150 17 vs 25, the advantage is mine
Thirty li outside Dingbei City lies a secluded valley.
Three figures silently descended.
The leader was a middle-aged scholar with a refined appearance, dressed in a blue robe, holding a folding fan, and exuding an otherworldly air.
Behind them were two men, a burly man with a thick beard and a withered old man, both of whom possessed restrained and unfathomable auras.
After the three landed, the scholar in the blue robe unfolded his folding fan and said softly:
"We came to the northern border on His Majesty's secret decree to secretly protect the Duke of Zhenguo."
The burly man with a thick beard frowned: "Mr. Wen, we've been secretly following you all this way, why are you only showing yourself now?"
The gaunt old man also said, "Yes, we should have made our move when the Styx Ancestor attacked the city."
Mr. Wen shook his head: "His Majesty has decreed that, except in life-or-death situations, no one shall interfere with the actions of the Duke of Lin."
Although the Styx Ancestor is powerful, with Senior Li Bai present, the Duke of Lin is not in danger.
Our mission is to guard against other hidden forces in Beishuo and Zhongzhou.
He paused:
"Moreover... Duke Lin has more than just two experts by his side, Senior Li Bai and Li Chunfeng."
The burly, bearded man was taken aback: "Who else?"
Mr. Wen said, "That Zhuge Liang, although he did not make a move, his aura was calm and steady, and he was probably a celestial being."
And then there's Zhao Zilong, a half-step Celestial, whose spear technique has already reached the pinnacle, and whose combat strength is no weaker than an ordinary Celestial...
The emaciated old man gasped:
"So many experts? Where did Duke Lin find them?"
"That's his skill," Mr. Wen said, putting away his folding fan.
"His Majesty said that the Duke of Lin is an unfathomable man, and one can only befriend him, not make him an enemy."
Our purpose in coming here is both to provide protection and to extend a gesture of goodwill.
Just then, a voice suddenly came from outside the valley.
"Now that you three are here, why not come into the city for a chat?"
The three people's expressions changed slightly.
A hint of surprise flashed in Mr. Wen's eyes, then he smiled and said:
"The Duke of Lin has a very keen intuition."
He led the two out of the valley, where they saw Lin Chen leaning against a tree, smiling at them.
"Wen Tianli, the chief retainer of the 'Wenyuan Pavilion' by His Majesty's side, possesses peak Celestial Realm cultivation and is proficient in Confucian and Taoist techniques." Lin Chen looked at the scholar in blue robes.
"This is 'Iron Fist' Hong Lie, a mid-stage Celestial Realm expert and a body refinement master."
This is Sun Bu'er, the "Ghost Doctor," at the early stage of the Celestial Realm, renowned for both medicine and poison.
Lin Chen recited the identities of the three people as if they were his own treasures.
Wen Tianxiang was shocked, but remained outwardly calm: "Duke Lin is indeed well-informed."
"Indeed, we have come to the northern border to assist in the war under His Majesty's secret decree."
Lin Chen nodded: "I appreciate Your Majesty's kindness."
"Now that the three of you are here, let's not hide. Let's go into town; we need your help."
"Help?" Hong Lie asked in a gruff voice, "Help with what?"
"Training the army," Lin Chen said with a smile.
"Mr. Wen is well-versed in military strategy and tactics and can assist Mr. Zhuge in perfecting his battle plans."
Mr. Hong has achieved success in physical training and can guide the border troops in cultivating their physique.
Mr. Sun is skilled in both medicine and poisons; he can help prepare medicines for injuries and poisons.
Wen Tianli gave Lin Chen a deep look: "Isn't Duke Lin worried about us interfering in military affairs?"
"Trust those you employ, and don't employ those you don't trust." Lin Chen waved his hand.
"Since His Majesty sent you here, it means he trusts you, and I also trust His Majesty."
That was a well-chosen statement; it both gave the Empress face and clearly stated the speaker's position.
Wen Tianxiang and the other two exchanged glances, bowed, and said, "We are willing to obey the Duke of Lin's orders."
"Let's go into town."
Lin Chen turned around and led the three of them toward Dingbei City.
……
On the tenth day, in the General's Mansion council chamber.
Everyone gathered again.
Zhuge Liang placed a battle plan, a full hundred pages thick, on the table:
"My lord, the battle plan has been finalized. Please review it."
Lin Chen took it, looked at it for a moment, and his eyes showed approval.
The plan is divided into three phases:
The first stage is to lure the enemy deep into our territory.
Using 30,000 border troops as bait, they feigned a rout and lured the main force of the Northern Shuo into a pre-arranged battlefield on the Black Stone Plain.
The second stage is to divide and surround.
Using the Tiger Warriors and the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry as spearheads, they divided the various armies of Beishuo, preventing them from supporting each other.
The third stage is to concentrate forces and annihilate them.
Concentrate superior forces to defeat each of the Northern Shuo armies one by one, and finally encircle and annihilate their main force.
The plan is detailed down to the troop movement routes, combat times, and coordination methods for each unit, and even takes into account contingency plans for various unforeseen circumstances.
"Very good." Lin Chen put down his plan.
"Let's do it this way, but... I have something to add."
He looked at Wen Tianli: "Mr. Wen, His Majesty sent you here, surely with some 'good stuff'?"
Wen Tianli smiled slightly and took out a jade slip and a small flag from his sleeve.
"His Majesty knows that the northern border has just undergone reorganization and is short of troops, so he has bestowed two treasures upon it."
"The jade slip contains the diagram of the 'Ten Directions Heaven and Earth Formation.' Even a terrestrial immortal would find it difficult to break when deployed by an army of 100,000."
"The small flag is the 'True Dragon Battle Flag.' His Majesty has blessed it with the aura of the True Dragon, which can increase the entire army's combat power by 30% for three hours."
The eyes of everyone in the hall lit up.
These two treasures are exactly what the North desperately needs!
Lin Chen accepted the jade slip and the small flag, and said with a smile, "Your Majesty is truly offering timely help."
Please convey my gratitude to His Majesty. After this battle is over, I will personally travel to the capital to express my thanks.
Wen Tianli nodded:
"His Majesty also said that if the war goes badly, we can retreat to Tianmen Pass, and the court will send reinforcements."
"No need." Lin Chen waved his hand. "170,000 versus 250,000, the advantage is in my hands."
Everyone: "..."
That's as if 250,000 is more than 170,000.
But seeing Lin Chen's confident demeanor, everyone inexplicably gained a bit more confidence.
……
Blackstone Plain.
The Northern Northern Camp, the Commander's Tent.
Wanyan Honglie looked at the secret report in his hand, his face grim.
"Lin Chen has issued an order to assemble a large army outside Dingbei City in three days, preparing for a preemptive strike?"
"They're really courting death."
Below, Tuoba Lie said in a deep voice:
"Marshal, do not underestimate the enemy. Lin Chen may seem like a playboy, but he is actually unfathomable."
He has a multitude of skilled warriors under his command, and with a legendary figure like Li Bai overseeing the battle, this fight may not be easy.
"So what if I'm a terrestrial immortal?" Wanyan Honglie scoffed.
"Land deities are not allowed to attack mortal armies; this is the rule."
"As long as Li Bai doesn't make a move, what are we three Celestials afraid of?"
Tu Wanjun said in a sinister tone:
"Marshal, news has come from Zhongzhou that the Netherworld Sect has sent experts who will arrive soon."
"Then we'll have a terrestrial deity to oversee things."
Wanyan Honglie's eyes lit up: "Really?"
"Absolutely true," Tu Wanjun said. "The Netherworld Sect hates Lin Chen to the bone and will definitely do everything in its power to help him."
"Good!" Wanyan Honglie slammed his hand on the table and stood up.
"Order the entire army to set off in three days!"
In this battle, I will show Lin Chen what it means to be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot!
"yes!"
The generals in the tent responded in unison.