Chapter 950: Preparing for the Battle at the Emperor's Tomb
Chapter 950: Preparing for the Battle at the Emperor's Tomb
September 25, 2017
Lu Hai Kong's entry into the Valley of the Dragon's Wrath was reported to Xun You, Wang Jun, and Xi Zhi Cai. However, he did not inform the Three Princesses, fearing their worry and the possibility of them wanting to join the expedition.
Lu Hai Kong, on one hand, was concerned about the Three Princesses' safety, and on the other hand, feared their potential anxiety. Additionally, the influence of 'straight man cancer' was also a factor.
Regardless of Lu Hai Kong's intentions, discovering his plans was inevitable.
Although the Three Princesses spared Lu Hai Kong a beating, he experienced their wrath in the following days, feeling the full extent of their anger.
Lu Hai Kong strongly suspected that the Three Princesses and the two young girls had learned from each other. When the Three Princesses got angry, it was as if the young girls had upgraded their tantrums.
Not only that, Lu Hai Kong also discovered that the two young girls had revolted and become loyal followers of the Three Princesses, helping them find ways to torment him.
Under the torment of the three girls, Lu Hai Kong was bullied mercilessly. Despite the presence of a relatively kind young girl, she was unable to provide much help as she was quickly suppressed by the three female tyrants.
Fortunately, Lu Hai Kong sincerely apologized and promised that for the upcoming expedition to the Emperor's Tomb, he would definitely behave and stop once he was forgiven.
However, once the Three Princesses stopped, the two young girls became addicted to the torment.
In this situation, Lu Hai Kong felt the need to assert his authority as a father figure.
Thus, he retreated to the City Lord's Mansion.
After leaving the mansion, Lu Hai Kong officially began his preparations. While he was busy appeasing the Three Princesses, he also started planning for the expedition to the Emperor's Tomb.
According to the information on the equipment, the Emperor's Tomb allowed a maximum of five thousand people to enter, indicating it was a large-scale expedition.
Although Lu Hai Kong had not entered this expedition before, he was able to gather some side information about it.
After all, Lu Hai Kong had faced various levels of relentless Soldier Terracotta Warriors during the construction of the Domain of the Foreign City.
Lu Hai Kong firmly believed that the Terracotta Warrior Legion was undoubtedly connected to the Emperor's Tomb.
This situation made Lu Hai Kong slightly anxious, as he realized the Emperor's Tomb was not a simple expedition, but a war.
Rather than treating it as an expedition, Lu Hai Kong viewed the Emperor's Tomb as a battle, one that required the mobilization of five thousand troops.
To engage in such a battle, Lu Hai Kong needed to make extensive preparations.
He had to consider the deployment of the legion, arrange supplies, and ensure sufficient provisions. Especially regarding provisions, he had to bring ample food supplies. Without sufficient food, the expedition would be in trouble, so Lu Hai Kong had to make the best possible preparations in this regard.
In the midst of these preparations, Lu Hai Kong did not work alone. He sought Xun You's help.
Ever since Shi Zhi Cai was injured and resting, Xun You became the busiest person in the City Lord's Mansion, besides Wang Jun.
On one hand, Xun You had to manage his own Military Affairs Department, and on the other hand, he had to assist Shi Zhi Cai in controlling his intelligence system. Simultaneously, he also had to handle various problems that Lu Hai Kong occasionally brought to him, keeping him extremely busy.
Fortunately, Xun You was cunning, and he did not take on all the hardships himself. He knew how to delegate tasks to ease his burden.
After Xun You started getting busy, he enlisted the help of Guo Jia, who had been by Lu Hai Kong's side. Dan Fu and Chen Ping were all pulled away to assist Xun You.
Thanks to the trio's exceptional talents, Xun You, besides being busy at first, seemed to have become slightly more relaxed than before.
Xun You threw the Military Affairs Department's clutter onto Chen Ping and Dan Fu, and he himself became free of burdens.
It was precisely because of this that Lu Hai Kong was able to bring Xun You on board as a strategist, involving him in the planning for the Emperor's Tomb.
Chapter: The Emperor's Tomb
Scene: Preparing for Battle
As the strategist, Zhong Yu, stepped forward, he immediately showcased the prowess of a top-tier advisor. While he might not match the combat prowess of the generals under Lu Hai Kong's command, Zhong Yu's expertise lay in refining Lu Hai Kong's tactics and strategies.
Like Shi Zhi Cai, Zhong Yu didn't intend to take full control of the army's preparations. His role was to offer suggestions and fill in any gaps in Lu Hai Kong's plans. Zhong Yu was not one to rely heavily on others; he would use Zhong Yu's strategies and leave the logistics to Lu Hai Kong's own management.
Indeed, Zhong Yu, like Shi Zhi Cai, wouldn't take on the grand responsibility of leading the army. His strategic and tactical designs were based on Lu Hai Kong's existing tactics, with slight improvements to fit his vision.
This meant that Zhong Yu's role was primarily to oversee and fine-tune the preparations, leaving the actual command to Lu Hai Kong.
Zhong Yu also wouldn't rush into making decisions without Lu Hai Kong's approval. He would use Zhong Yu's strategies to assist in the logistical preparations, but he wouldn't let Zhong Yu make all the decisions.
Moreover, Zhong Yu's role was to ensure the army's readiness, even if it meant leaving a position open for Huang Zhong, who was on his way to the Northern Pass.
When Zhong Yu learned of Huang Zhong's impending arrival, he made sure to reserve a spot for him.
Adding Huang Zhong to the roster, or anyone else for that matter, wouldn't significantly impact the strength of the expedition. But including Huang Zhong would change the situation entirely.
At this point, Lu Hai Kong's army numbered only two thousand five hundred, half of the five thousand he had envisioned. Lu Hai Kong didn't intend to reinforce the army with additional legions, instead, he converted the remaining troops into the 'Heavy Armor Guards', formerly known as the 'Mountain Bandit Guards'.
With the troop selection finalized, Lu Hai Kong began choosing the personnel to enter the Emperor's Tomb. First and foremost, Pan Feng was an essential addition to the roster.
Aside from Pan Feng, Dian Wei, the pure warrior, was also a necessary inclusion. Along with the three princesses and Lu Hai Kong himself, the lineup was already quite impressive.
This lineup didn't require any further reinforcement, but if even this team couldn't conquer the Emperor's Tomb, then adding Huang Zhong would be pointless.
Moreover, Lu Hai Kong's base still needed to be guarded, and Wang Ti, Wen Chou, Yan Liang, Gao Lan, and Meng Chao, among others, were assigned to various locations to defend the territory.
Indeed, during this special period, certain precautions couldn't be overlooked.
However, Lu Hai Kong didn't finalize the list of generals, leaving a spot open for Huang Zhong. He made sure to secure Huang Zhong's position upon learning of his imminent arrival.
Not only that, but there was another reason Lu Hai Kong didn't reinforce the other legions. In specific circumstances, the 'Iron Blood Guards' could unleash combat prowess far surpassing the 'Heavy Armor Guards'.
Nevertheless, with only two thousand five hundred 'Iron Blood Guards', Lu Hai Kong didn't intend to reinforce with additional legions. He simply converted the remaining troops into the 'Heavy Armor Guards'.
After the preparations were more or less complete, Lu Hai Kong let Zhong Yu handle the final touches.
On the fifth day since their departure from the Dragon Valley, Lu Hai Kong finally had everything ready for the expedition to the Emperor's Tomb.
Just before setting out, Lu Hai Kong realized he still needed to address a significant issue...
(End of Chapter)
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