Translator: ryangohsf
Editor: Nora
9th month, 19th day, White Stone City.
Under the pitch black night sky, the teleportation formation flashed with white light after white light. The 150 thousand Alliance Army troops as well as the 100 thousand gathered soldiers all teleported here
There were also 50 thousand reserve forces lying in wait and ready to teleport over to help.
The massive army filled the unassuming city to the brim. Moreover, since an hour ago, the entire city was placed on full alert, and no one was allowed to enter or leave.
At the teleportation formation, Yuan Ping gathered the generals and solemnly instructed, "General, immediately arrange soldiers to guard the various relays and teleportation formations to prevent anyone from walking into the relay or approaching the teleportation formation. The moment you see someone unusual, kill him."
"Understood!"
During the Battle of Zhaoqing, Yuan Ping used a scheme to crush Tianshuang County. Now, it was his turn to defend. Naturally, he needed to prevent the enemy from using the same trick.
Defending the relay was an attempt to reduce information leakage.
Of course, Yuan Ping's actions naturally could not stop the Shanhai Guards and the Black Snake Guards. That night, many Feng Birds flew up from various corners, disappearing into the night sky.
The next morning, the various legions received relevant news.
City Lord's Manor.
Yuan Ping and the other Lords had all gathered together.
"Where has Fan Lihua's legion proceeded to?" This was the problem most of them were concerned about.
The intel officer stepped out to report, "Based on the enemy's speed, her troops will reach outside the city at tomorrow afternoon at the latest. This afternoon, the patrol troops have already noticed their vanguard forces."
"Did they notice you?" Yuan Ping asked.
"Definitely not!" The intel officer was extremely confident.
No matter what, the area around White Stone City was their land. If even such bit of covertness was not achieved, the intel officer would not have the face to stand here.
"Since that's the case, let's just stick to the plan!" Yuan Ping said.
"Yes my Lord!"
The generals all bowed orderly.
That night, White Stone City was destined to be sleepless. They would wait within the city and even outside of the city, forming a spider web to trap Fan Lihua's legion.
Next, they discussed the specific tactics. Only till late into the night did they part ways.
In a small courtyard in the west of the Lord's Manor, Yuan Ping was looking up at the sky, deep in thought. Thinking about happy things, a flash of excitement appeared in his eyes.
If this battle went smoothly and they managed to exterminate Fan Lihua's legion, it would prove that their strategy was correct. With that, they could replicate the strategy once or even twice more.
The invincible Shanhai City Army would be invincible no more.
"Ouyang Shuo, I will not let you get what you wish!" Madness appeared on his face.
19th day afternoon, Kunming Prefecture, Dragon Legion Corps, 3rd legion camp.
The sky was covered in tens of thousands of clouds; the weather was gentle and peaceful.
At this very moment, a mechanical noise sounded from the skies; then, a giant dolphin flew past.
"A dolphin flying through the air?"
Looking up at this magical sight, one could not help but have their mouths gape open.
The 3rd legion soldiers who were doing their drills were no exception. They all looked up at the sky and pointed out. If it was not for military discipline holding them back, chaos would have ensued.
"What is that, a giant bird?"
Not everyone recognized the dolphin. Especially the normal civilians, they had only heard of it through word of mouth.
To them who did not live near the sea, they did not know any ocean organism like the dolphin. Some soldiers who came from fishing villages hesitated, "Looking at the shape, it looks like the dolphin that the elders in the village mentioned."
"What is it?"
"Haha, dolphin; are you joking? Although we do not know what it looks like, at the very least it would have something to do with the ocean, right? Have you ever seen any ocean organism fly in the air?"
The young man from the fishing village instantly lost confidence.
"Look, it is flying toward us!"
"Oh no, is it a spirit beast? Do not allow it to attack our camp!"
"Quick, inform the archers!"
"Stupid, go inform the general!"
Seeing the giant bird flying closer and closer, the soldiers who had never seen such a thing panicked.
"What are you all going on about, form up, form up!"
Just at this moment, the officer stepped out and started to enforce order.
...
In the tent, Zhang Liao received the news and walked out of the tent, looking up toward the sky. Looking at the big bird, his mouth was agape too.
"Is that the Mohist machine bird?" Zhang Liao guessed.
Just when Zhang Liao was unsure about what to do, Ouyang Shuo walked over with a smile, "Do not worry general; that is our flying device. Immediately clean out an area and wave the red flag."
"Yes, Monarch!"
Zhang Liao did not think about anything else and just followed the military orders.
After which, he asked, "Monarch, what is the flying device that you spoke of?"
Ouyang Shuo smiled; this was not anything surprising. Consonance City had just merged into Shanhai City and the No.7 research Institute had not introduced the civil servants and generals there to the industrial revolution.
"Simply put, it's something that we can control and drive. It's a special item that I got from my voyage." Ouyang Shuo gave a simple explanation.
"Oh!"
Zhang Liao was astonished. Although he was only a general, he was the right hand man of Bai Hua. He knew some things about the Shanhai City voyage.
Furthermore, Bai Hua purposely developed him, so Zhang Liao knew some things about the modern world.
"Since the flying device has been sent here, I'll be returning to Shanhai City."
The Battle of Nanjiang had already started; the east, north, and west borders had started moving. At this time, Ouyang Shuo needed to return to Shanhai City to calm down the hearts of the troops.
The Military Affairs Bureau had already built a command center back in the city; they were waiting for Ouyang Shuo to return.
The fastest way would naturally be to fly via the mimicry flying device. In only a day, Ouyang Shuo could fly past Zhen An Prefecture and return to Shanhai City.
"Monarch, you are going back?" Zhang Liao was a little surprised.
"That's right." Ouyang Shuo nodded, "General, I'll leave the defense of the western front to you."
Although it looked rather calm now, that did not mean that no war would break out.
Without mentioning whether or not Yunnan City-State might take some small actions, even Di Chen and the others would want to motivate Qin Feng to attack Shanhai City.
The 3rd legion had the responsibility of defending Kunming Prefecture, so they could not be careless.
When Zhang Liao heard this, he said, "Do not worry, Monarch. With us here, the enemy would not be able to take a step past the border."
"Great!"
Ouyang Shuo nodded; he admired such spirit from Zhang Liao.
Zhang Liao in history was also a defensive master, and his ability to hold up against pressure was extremely strong.
After giving some simple instructions, Ouyang Shuo left.
With a simple handing over, Ouyang Shuo took the device from the pilot and used the purple ohlite crystal on his chest to activate the flying device, flying into the air and disappearing into the sky.
The soldiers who witnessed the scene instantly thought of their Monarch as a true god. Their loyalty rose and the barrier between them and Shanhai City was smashed into bits.
With such a Monarch, what other request would soldiers like them want?
If Ouyang Shuo knew that this had helped to solve the side effects of the merger, he probably would cry from laughter.
The pilot who sent over the flying device used a blue magnetic ohlite. Mid way, he needed to stop to recharge. Ouyang Shuo's purple magnetic ohlite was different and could last the entire journey.
Riding the mimicry flying device and flying in the clouds, looking down at the mountains and small villages, Ouyang Shuo was filled with emotion. His feelings opened up; he wanted to occupy all the land beneath him.
Such grand ambitions, such experiences made for a truly unusual journey.
The next day noon, Ouyang Shuo returned to Shanhai City.