The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 124

On the side of the Eastern Kingdom, Princess Gouyu headed straight for the capital after spending a day in the Jiang Han territory. He sent orders to the dukes at the same time that they should combine all their forces and gather at the southwestern border.    

The entire Eastern Kingdom became panicked the moment the orders to the dukes came out. Everyone knew that the Dark Moon Kingdom was located on the southwest border of the kingdom.    

The Darkmoon Kingdom had always been a mortal enemy of the Eastern Kingdom, and the relationship between the two was notoriously fierce among the sixteen kingdoms alliance.    

The two countries would go to war with each other almost every ten or twenty years.    

Whether it's a big battle or a small battle.    

Hatred and strife have been passed down from generation to generation in both countries, and there can be no reconciliation unless one of the parties loses. Whether king or citizen, both sides would grit their teeth with deep hatred whenever another country was mentioned.    

Originally, although the Eastern Kingdom was a little weaker, it had never been so weak as to lose power and humiliate itself for hundreds of years.    

However, at this moment, after the two great powers of the royal family and the Long family clashed with each other, the strength of the country had been drained by almost half.    

This was precisely when the Eastern Kingdom was at its weakest point.    

The Dark Moon Kingdom taking advantage of this opportunity to storm in was tantamount to robbing an owner when his house was on fire.    

Even small traders and porters can understand the truth of this. The current Eastern Kingdom really did not have the ability to defend against the Dark Moon Kingdom.    

The most important thing was that the strongest and most mysterious Jiang family in the kingdom seemed to have rejected the gifts from the royal family. That is, the kingdom's only powerful fighting force, the Jiang family, would most likely refuse to fight in the name of the kingdom.    

This sad news spread throughout the kingdom surging.    

However, at this moment, Princess Gouyu's charisma was rising.    

He issued an order and simultaneously announced to the region that the Eastern Kingdom had long been preparing for the invasion of the Dark Moon Kingdom, and that the kingdom's elite forces had been deployed to the southwest border. They are alert and ready to fight.    

As for the family that everyone followed with an interest towards the kingdom, the Jiang family would fight for the sake of the kingdom and would not let the dirty iron hooves of the Dark Moon Kingdom set foot even half a step into the territory of the Eastern Kingdom.    

That said, this kind of news was most refreshing at the moment.    

The entire Eastern Kingdom was in turmoil. The people were filled with excitement and zeal when they heard that the Jiang family would protect the borders of the kingdom.    

The Jiang family wasn't particularly outstanding before, but they managed to turn the tide against the Long family's rebellion to help the royal family based solely on their own strength.    

They had exterminated the Long family, exterminated their comrades, and amazed millions of soldiers.    

After the decoration and rumors for several months, all of these legends had caused the Jiang family to completely replace the position of the Long family and establish themselves as the true pillars of the kingdom.    

When everyone found out that the Jiang family was still going to fight for this kingdom, a joyous atmosphere spread across the country.    

As for Jiang Chen, he remained humble as usual.    

When he knew that the Dark Moon Kingdom was about to attack, Jiang Chen once again contacted Mang Qi and asked him to send out a large flock of Sword Birds, as a stock in case of any unexpected need.    

It was fortunate that the Swordbird army within the Boundless Catacombs was as numerous as the feathers on an ox. The large army Jiang Chen had brought in last time only deployed a tenth of its number.    

Mang Qi sent out another large army, giving Jiang Chen a bit of certainty.    

He also knew that the Dark Moon Kingdom would definitely pay attention to the intelligence he could force from the Sword Bird Army.    

That they still dared to attack bravely despite knowing it proved that they had some sort of plan for the Swordbird army's battle abilities.    

This fight may not be easy.    

A shrill bird cry sounded from the air as a golden beam of light landed. It was the Golden Winged Sword Bird.    

“Mature duke.” A man jumped down from behind the Goldwing Swordbird. It was the captain of his personal bodyguard, Xue Tong.    

"There's news? What have you been investigating?” Jiang Chen asked.    

"Little bit. The Darkmoon Kingdom had gathered an army of 36 dukes this time around, and the general in charge was the Darkmoon Kingdom's first general, Ren Feilong.”    

“Ren Feilong?” Jiang Chen knew nothing about the Dark Moon Kingdom and naturally had never heard of Ren Feilong's name.    

“Yes, this man was not yet forty years old and joined the military when he was thirteen. His achievements from a hundred battles had made him the god of the Darkmoon Kingdom army. He is revered as the first general in the kingdom, and is said to deploy a god-like army and emerge victorious in every battle.”    

“Deliver troops like gods? Become the winner of every battle?” Jiang Chen smiled faintly. Victory can be achieved when ordinary troops meet in battle.    

But if one were to say that someone else was deploying an army like a god, Jiang Chen might not necessarily be willing to accept it. It was not that he did not accept this on the basis of the difference in war skills, but in the end, the core combat power was an important matter when two countries engaged in battle.    

It is important to observe the art of war, but often times, the art of war has no place before absolute power.    

“Young Duke, your subject has investigated and obtained a little information regarding Ren Feilong. This man is the main general of the armed forces and we need to be vigilant.” Xue Tong was very careful.    

Jiang Chen received the information and began to read it carefully. This information was almost entirely related to Ren Feilong's previous battle, and all sorts of examples and retellings were abundant.    

Almost all types of battles are covered.    

Ren Feilong was an extraordinary talent in the arena of troop deployment. However, this person was labeled as the first general and was a classic example of the blood of rank and file that won the general promotion.    

This man was firm and firm with his troops. He did not think of the cost and sacrifice in the crucial moments.    

Therefore, Ren Feilong has another name, “god massacre”.    

“Many of his military achievements were built on massacres and bloodshed. He even killed prisoners. This Ren Feilong is just a butcher in the army.” Jiang Chen came to this conclusion.    

However, a few traces of worry grew in his heart. He must admit that the leadership ability and skill of this person in deploying troops is indeed unpredictable and mysterious.    

Jiang Chen pondered that even though his Swordbird army was great, they were too reliant on primitive tactics in terms of numbers. There is no strategy or tactic at all.    

If the Dark Moon Kingdom had made sufficient preparations in battle, they might have the means to counter this amount of ocean tactics.    

After all, his opponent was a famous general who was ranked first in the kingdom.    

Wouldn't it benefit the other party if he acted methodically?    

“Xue Tong, if we fight seriously and conventionally against someone who is skilled in using weapons, we will definitely obey their wishes. What are you saying?" Jiang Chen asked with a smile.    

Xue Tong thought for a moment, and with some emotion flashed across his face, asking, “What do you mean, young duke?”    

“If they want to talk strategy, then we will not talk strategy. If they like to use the art of war, then we will resort to unorthodox tactics. This is my territory, I take the decision here.”    

“Young duke, what wise idea do you have?”    

“It's not a wise idea, but what are our advantages? They were in Swordbird mobility. Instead of sitting here and waiting for the Dark Moon Kingdom army to arrive, why not proactively attack?”    

“Attacking proactively?” Xue Tong raised his eyebrows, pondered, then smacked his forehead. “True, it looks like we are immersed in a strange mental circle. Why should we sit here and wait for Darkmoon's army?”    

What are the benefits of the Swordbird Army? It is mobility. What is mobility? That meant they could fight at any time and retreat at any time.    

To fight back and retreat, the initiative was in their hands.    

The Darkmoon Kingdom might have prepared many tactics in anticipation of the Swordbird troop number tactics, but this strategy still took some time to prepare.    

But the Swordbird army is best suited for ambushes. My army will attack as fast as the wind before your strategy has enough time to prepare.    

When your formation is ready, I will retreat like the wind again.    

These tactics of harassment and guerrilla warfare may not incur major losses, but they can disrupt opponents, impact their morale, and make them too tired to respond.    

Jiang Chen became even more excited as he thought. “Xue Tong, gather all the troops and contact Princess Gouyu so that she sends ten thousand practitioners who are proficient in archery. It would be even better if they were in the advanced realms of true qi.”    

Ten thousand advanced realm practitioners would be extremely difficult to gather in a short period of time.    

However the grudge between the Dark Moon Kingdom and the Eastern Kingdom had reached a level that turned every citizen into a warrior of the Eastern Kingdom. When the order was issued, all sorts of experts immediately mobilized and departed as quickly as possible to the Jiang Han territory.    

In a way, this was to protect the country and attack the Darkmoon invasion, this was the pride, duty, and duty of all practitioners.    

On the other hand, these practitioners also wanted to catch a glimpse of the legendary Jiang Chen, a genius who had suppressed the rebellion of the Long family with just his strength.    

Resolutions to defend the country of origin and emotions of personal admiration were combined. The number of advanced practitioners who entered River Wave City in a single day was over six thousand.    

There were about nine thousand people on the morning of the second day, and that number increased to twelve to thirteen thousand by noon.    

Even Jiang Chen had not expected the depth of their spirit.    

He had to sigh with emotion, the loyalty of the practitioners of this world to his country was not a joke at all.    

Fortunately as a duke, Jiang Feng had no shortage of people who could lead an army. These approximately ten thousand people were quickly divided into four large teams.    

Every three thousand people was one big team, every three hundred one medium team, and every thirty-one small team. Each level will have a captain and vice-captain.    

Time is still very important.    

The second group of Sword Birds from Mang Qi's side had arrived and were hiding within the vast mountain range.    

Jiang Chen rotated all the Gold Winged Sword Birds and Silver Winged Sword Birds of the second group and combined them with the Gold Winged Sword Birds and Silver Wings of the first group.    

In this way, he had around eight hundred Golden Wing Sword Birds and over ten thousand Silver Wing Sword Birds.    

Each of the four great teams had around two hundred Golden Wing Sword Birds and three thousand Silver Wing Sword Birds. That is, any practitioner who answered the call would be equipped with at least one Silverwing Swordbird.    

“All of them, the Dark Moon Kingdom has sharpened their weapons and given their horses a drink, their large army will soon invade our land. As a practitioner of the Eastern Kingdom, since you came here, you do not need me to advise and exert your heart to protect our territory, do you?” Jiang Chen rode a Goldwing Swordbird and floated in the air, just like the arrival of a war god.    

“You are all brave warriors of the Eastern Kingdom, protecting your home and country is your duty, and your greatest honor.”    

“The Dark Moon Kingdom is led by a man named the first general of their country, Ren Feilong. This guy's deploying an army like a god. Our Eastern Kingdom has no ability to fight them directly.”    

“However, if we let this Dark Moon Kingdom army attack, this Ren Feilong has another nickname of the god of slaughter. He's a butcher. Not only will he trample our lands, but he will also kill our citizens, kill your parents, your brothers, and your children.”    

“Are you willing to stand here and wait for them to arrive at your doorstep to slaughter your relatives, or are you willing to follow me and proactively confront the enemy at your country doorstep? Are you willing to use your blood and life to oppose them, or are you willing to use the blood and bones of your relatives to dye their Devotion Medals red?”