pertwk Chapter 2620 Mobilization and Oath-Taking Ceremony
Chapter 2620 Mobilization and Oath-Taking Ceremony
Chapter 2620 Mobilization and Oath-Taking Ceremony
"General, general!"
"We knew it!"
"We knew the general wouldn't abandon us!"
Without anyone knowing who led it, a chorus of knees thudded as entire armies spontaneously knelt. Even the most unflappable men, who wouldn't flinch even with swords at their necks, now had tears welling in their eyes; many lowered their heads and secretly wiped away their tears.
They had finally waited for this day.
He Lingchuan was also overwhelmed with emotion and could hardly contain himself.
He has commanded troops in real life for twenty years. What kind of big scene hasn't he seen?
The Dragon God Army even revered him as a god. But when it came to the bond of blood and flesh, it was the army of the Panlong World that he felt most deeply.
Perhaps it was because this was the place where he often reflected on himself, the starting point for his defying fate, and almost every crucial transformation he underwent here, together with the soldiers and civilians of Panlong City.
Every day in the real world, he thought of Panlong and the good soldiers who had shared life and death with him.
Every day in the real world, he longed to return.
He Lingchuan swallowed the lump in his throat, calmed himself down, and then laughed loudly:
"Stop kneeling! Get up! You are my soldiers, stop being so wishy-washy!"
Despite their excitement, the soldiers jumped up at the command, their bodies reacting faster than their minds.
Obedience to General Hu Yi's orders remains ingrained in their very being.
He Lingchuan raised his voice and demanded, "Tell me, what are we supposed to do now?"
What are they going to do? Everyone was taken aback. Although the army was marching at full speed, their destination was still kept secret. All they knew was that they were heading towards the outskirts of the city.
Some of the quick-witted ones immediately replied, "Let's go to war!"
"Let's go into battle and kill the enemy!"
He Lingchuan asked again, "Who is the enemy?"
"Bega! Bega!" The shouts from below grew louder and louder.
"That's right, we must drive out Bega!" He Lingchuan's voice echoed in everyone's ears. "Why are we fighting so fiercely? For whom are we fighting so fiercely?"
"Defend the home and the country!"
"Fight for our homeland!"
"Fight for Panlong!"
"Alright!" He Lingchuan said loudly, "Now tell me, what are we going to do?"
"Drive out Bega! Defend our homeland! Fight for Panlong!"
He Lingchuan chuckled: "Didn't you eat? Speak louder!"
The crowd was filled with fervor: "Drive out Bega! Defend our homeland! Fight for Panlong!"
“Absolutely!” He Lingchuan stood tall and proud. “I am back, and I command you to once again become the swords and guns in my hands, to strike fear into the hearts of the enemy, and to make the Bega people pay for their blood debts!”
Recalling the frustration and pain of the past year, the Tiger Wing Army's shouts echoed across the fields: "Blood for blood! Drive out Bega! Defend our homeland! Fight for Panlong!"
This was repeated several times, the lingering sound never ceasing.
A thunderclap suddenly exploded in the sky with a loud boom.
This is a communion between heaven and man.
He Lingchuan felt the surge of Yuan Power within him, tilted his head back, and took a deep breath:
"Tonight's farewell feast will be a feast with meat but no wine. Let's eat our fill!"
The Tiger Wing Legion roared in celebration.
The general is back, and they will be an invincible force once again!
After He Lingchuan finished his announcement, he tossed his cloak aside and turned to go back into the tent.
To boost morale, you don't need lengthy speeches.
His return is the best form of mobilization.
……
General Huyi gave the order, and the logistics department was almost overwhelmed.
While they were preparing the banquet, He Lingchuan summoned all his generals into the main tent to discuss the battle plan.
At the speed of the Tiger Wing Army, they will soon cross the southern border of the wasteland and officially begin the Southern Interception War.
"A quarter of an hour ago, we received the latest news from the south." Everyone gathered around the sand table, listening to the general's words, "Xu Zhiyu's army just clashed with the Beijia army at Wangxipu. They are retreating five miles to Fulugou."
Hu Min added from the side: "The Bega army has nearly four thousand men, led by General Hu Yechan of the Yegan Kingdom of the Demon Kingdom. Hu Yechan is a human who became famous for winning two great battles in the Shahe River Basin seven years ago. His fighting style is steady, and I heard that his temperament is also very stable, rarely irritable or impatient."
Few generals who lead troops are good-natured, even within the Panlong Army.
Panlong City's assessment is that Fulugou will become a crucial battleground for Beijia, as there are few passes south of the wasteland, and Fulugou is a rare exception. Xu Zhiyu's mission is to defend Fulugou and deplete Beijia's forces as much as possible. However, Hu Yechan is unlikely to act alone—in the Panlong Wasteland, for Beijia's army of this size to dare to attack alone would be suicidal!
General Zhuang Yinan also said, "According to the news from the front, Hu Yechan's army did not bring much baggage in order to speed up the process."
As the old saying goes, "An army marches on its stomach."
But that refers to conventional military operations. Actions like those of Fox Chan, which involve a rapid march after landing, clearly prioritize speed, aiming to gain a time advantage.
Logistics were too slow, so in order to travel light, the army only carried a few days' worth of dry food and water.
“Hu Ye Chan is a cautious man. The fact that he dared to abandon his baggage and advance lightly this time shows that he is confident that reinforcements will arrive soon.” He Lingchuan’s finger moved to the location of White Sand Bay on the sand table. “At least tens of thousands of Bega’s troops are gathering here, and General Fu Shanlie of Lingxu City is also on his way. We just received news from Bega that the Demon Emperor has officially appointed Fu Shanlie as the commander-in-chief of the southern expedition!”
"The Southern Expedition!" he sneered twice. "Isn't that referring to the southern part of the wasteland?"
“Many of you have followed me in managing Yuheng City and know that Fu Shanlie is a formidable opponent. This fellow is patient, resourceful, and extremely cunning. Moreover, he has finally returned to the Panlong battlefield and is bound to want to make a name for himself,” He Lingchuan continued. “Therefore, Hu Yechan is likely just a vanguard sent by Fu Shanlie to establish a foothold in the southern wasteland and prepare for the main force of the Beijia Legion’s large-scale campaign.”
To give a similar example, when Panlong City launched a surprise attack on Xiji Kingdom, they also launched a night raid on Longhou Pass without any warning. At that time, He Lingchuan's squad was in the vanguard. They took Longhou Pass first and directly welcomed Dafeng Army into the pass, causing Xiji Kingdom to lose its most important natural barrier against Panlong City.
General Hong's victory in annihilating the vanguard of the Western Ji army in half a month was largely due to his decisive action.
Fox Chan's urgent attack on Fulugou is also to pave the way for Fushanlie's army in the rear.
"Fulugou is a good place. It can be used for both offense and defense, making it an ideal stronghold for attacking the southern part of Panlong Wasteland."
In other words, even if they defeated Fox Zen, there would be many more enemies to come. Even though the generals had anticipated this, they still felt heavy-hearted upon hearing it.
“Beijia has been blocked by Longhou Pass for several months and has not been able to make any progress. He has no choice but to open a second front.” He Lingchuan warned all the generals, “Both Beijia and Fushanlie are determined to advance into the southern wilderness. We cannot take chances.”
(End of this chapter)