Novel East
Chapter 144.2
A few calm days passed, and then Cao Cao came to find Lin Beifan.
Minister Cao, you are not teaching at the academy, what urgent matter brings you to see me? Lin Beifan said with a smile.
Report to Your Majesty!
Cao Cao bowed with his hands clasped and spoke loudly, Our current military training session is coming to an end, so I wish to organize a live combat exercise to allow the students to truly test their skills and apply what they have learned. I seek your gracious approval!
Lin Beifan raised an eyebrow: Actual combat training? Are you saying that youre preparing for war?
Yes, Your Majesty! As the saying goes, A gem cannot be polished without friction. To cultivate a true general, one must go through the slaughter on the battlefield! Otherwise, its all just armchair strategy with no real benefit! Cao Cao declared loudly.
Lin Beifan nodded: Minister, your point is well taken! So, whom do you want to fight?
Either Great Zhu or Great Shi!
Cao Cao said. Among the neighboring countries, their national power is the weakest, making them suitable sparring partners! ๐ป๐ผ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ.๐๐ผ๐บ
Lin Beifan shook his head: Thats not appropriate! They are currently at war with the Great Xue Kingdom, locked in a fierce struggle, fighting tooth and nail! If we were to interfere, it would disrupt this rare situation!
But at present, we have no other opponents! Cao Cao said with a wry smile.
Originally, he had planned to use the five northeastern countries as sparring partners.
But who would have known that those five countries were wiped out in the blink of an eye by Great Xue, forcing him to choose other countries?
There were only three countries in their vicinity: Great Zhu, Great Shi, and Great Xue.
Great Xue was too powerful and also quite distant, making it impractical for military drills, so that left only Great Zhu and Great Shi.
Although these two countries were also considered great kingdoms, their national power had been greatly diminished, and the gap with Great Xia was significant, making them viable targets to push around.
However, who would have known that His Majesty did not agree?
Lin Beifan smiled and consoled, Minister, dont worry, its indeed not a good time to deploy troops! Lets wait a few more days, perhaps the situation will take a turn for the better!
Yes, Your Majesty! Cao Cao returned, disappointed.
However, Lin Beifan pulled up the Empire Sandbox: Great Yan, for the sake of my soldiers, I must apologize once again!
With that, Lin Beifan extended the Hand of God.
Two days later, news came from the troops stationed at the Hengduan Mountain Range. The earth dragon of the Hengduan Mountain Range had turned over, and the passage that had been there before opened up once again, allowing passage to the Great Yan.
Lin Beifan was overjoyed and summoned Cao Cao: Minister, look, hasnt the opportunity arrived? The passage through the Hengduan Mountain Range has opened once again. We can send our generals and new recruits over there to train properly!
Cao Cao was also very pleased: What Your Majesty says is most true, this humble servant will go back and make the arrangements at once!
Cao Cao left, but Chai Yuxin came running, excitedly saying, Your Majesty, I heard youre preparing to attack Great Yan, I want to join too!
Although she was a woman, she was a warmonger, always ready to get involved at the first opportunity.
Lin Beifan frowned, No!
Why not? Familiarity breeds ease. Ive fought once before, Im even more experienced now. The second time, Ill make sure they wont return if they fight us! Chai Yuxin declared with a bold and imposing air.
This time the main purpose is to train the troops. Whats the point if an old soldier like you joins in? Thats why I forbid it! Lin Beifan said sternly.
you really disagree? Chai Yuxin narrowed her eyes, looking very dangerous.
I disagree! Lin Beifan lifted his head stubbornly and stood his ground.
Chai Yuxin flew into a rage, Hey! Youve really crossed the line! If I dont teach you a lesson, you wont even remember who your surname is!
Rolling up her sleeves, she started to physically and verbally assault Lin Beifan.
Lin Beifans face was soon covered in various shades, all red, and in his dazed and confused state, he finally nodded in agreement.
However, he had one condition: that Cao Cao would lead, and she would not make a move until it was absolutely necessary.
Got it, Ill go back and get ready right away! Chai Yuxin ran off in a flurry.
With Lin Beifans support and under Cao Caos operation, a temporary army was swiftly assembled.
This great army was composed of generals from the military academy and 400,000 newly recruited soldiers. ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ก.๐ค๐ฐ๐
Every three generals led one army, each consisting of 30,000 to 40,000 people.
Listen well to me!
Cao Cao addressed the vast army loudly: This is an examination from our academy. During the course of battle, I will assign you different tasks. You will be scored based on how well you complete them! Only those with excellent results will graduate!
Yes! Everyones expression was serious.
This is not only a test but also a real war!
Cao Cao continued to speak loudly: Therefore, you must remember, all actions must follow commands. Wherever I tell you to strike, you strike there! Whatever I tell you to do, you do it, or else you will bear the consequences!
The faces of the crowd grew even more stern.
Then, Cao Cao turned his head to look at Chai Yuxin, clasping his hands in salute, General Chai, do you have anything else to say?
Chai Yuxin shook her head, No, youve done very well!
Alright, since General Chai has no further comments! Now
Cao Cao waved the military flag, Advance!
The mighty army surged forward, passing through the passage and once again struck at the opposite Great Yan, conquering cities and seizing territories along the way, plundering resources.
Since Great Yan was completely unprepared, the campaign started off very smoothly.
In less than two days, they had taken down 20 cities, making rapid progress.
The news quickly made its way back to the Great Yan imperial court.
Great Yan Emperor was greatly alarmed: What? A large army has appeared at our rear? Which force is it, has it been investigated?
Its Great Xia, theyve come through the Hengduan Mountain Range again!
What! Great Xia again! The Great Yan Emperor trembled with rage, his anger flaring up.
This was already the third time!
The third time!
They had been attacked by Great Xia three times in total!
Even if you want to bully someone, you cant bully them like this!
Has the Great Yan Emperor lost all sense of dignity?
Great Xia is too bullying!!!
The Great Yan Emperor roared, Immediately summon a million-strong army, as well as 10 Innate experts, and strike back for me! This time, no matter what, we must capture them!
Yes, Your Majesty!
Thus, Great Yan quickly sprang into action.
A million-strong army with 10 Innate experts, all set in motion!
At this moment, Cao Cao was overseeing the army.
He held a booklet in his hand, recording the performance of each commander to use for evaluation.
Just then, Wu Sangui approached, clasped his hands in respect, and said, Lord Cao, weve just received news from the front. The Great Yan Emperor is furious, summoning a million elite soldiers and 10 Innate experts to confront us! In about three days, the first wave of Great Yans troops will arrive here for battle!
Cao Cao nodded, I see, it looks like were in for a tough fight ahead!
Wu Sangui was shocked, Lord Cao, do you plan to meet them head-on? But they have a million-strong army, and we only have 400,000, all of whom are new recruits
Im well aware of that. Their forces are formidable, and we are no match for them! But if we dont engage, we wont achieve any training effect! So, our next step is to fight while retreating until we completely fall back to the Hengduan Mountain Range!
Next, Cao Cao immediately issued a new order for the Great Xia troops to retreat in an orderly manner, preparing to meet the upcoming battle.
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