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"Jiang Xian! Something big has happened! I really need your help!"
Su Qianxue walked in with a worried expression, holding three precious items given by Jiu Gong, all meant for a duel. The three treasures were the Supreme Opal Bracelet, the Supreme Sapphire Pendant, and the Jipin Hongbaoshi Shou Chuan. Each of these treasures was worth ten thousand taels of gold.
She placed the items on a small table and explained the situation regarding Jiu Gong's challenge.
Upon hearing this, Yan Dong was taken aback. "One Thousand Maple Forest Iron Cavalry? How can we possibly win against two thousand of us?"
Jiang Han turned to Yan Dong and asked, "What do you mean by that?"
"The Maple Forest Iron Cavalry is one of the three elite armies of the Xia Kingdom," Shopkeeper Jiang interjected. "They are truly formidable heavy cavalry! The knights wear eighty pounds of four-layer heavy armor, and their warhorses are also clad in eighty pounds of heavy armor. When they charge at full speed, almost no army can withstand them!"
After Yan Dong finished speaking, he recounted several large-scale battles where the Xia Kingdom had defeated the Maple Forest Iron Cavalry. This included an instance where General Chen Yue and Lin Qingyue combined their forces of twenty thousand to ambush Jiu Gong's ten thousand Maple Forest Iron Cavalry. In the end, Jiu Gong was defeated, losing four thousand cavalrymen. However, Chen Yue and Lin Qingyue suffered over sixteen thousand casualties.
Even in victory, the ratio was still four to one. It was fortunate that it was a defensive battle; Jiu Gong couldn't bear to see his Maple Forest Iron Cavalry suffer such heavy losses, which led to his decision to retreat. If it had been a fight to the death, both Lin Qingyue and General Chen Yue would have likely perished on the spot, possibly leading to total annihilation.
After recounting these events, Yan Dong looked at Jiang Han.
Cen Ya murmured from the side, "With such terrifying heavy cavalry, if our dynasty only sends out two thousand men... I fear we won't be able to win no matter what! If we truly can't win, it would not only tarnish our national dignity but also leave our Great Zhou Dynasty humiliated before all the other nations!"
Piao Xue listened to this and murmured in agreement, "Even if it's two thousand heavy cavalry fighting against One Thousand Maple Forest Iron Cavalry outside the city, there's no way we can win. Jiang Xian, we really need your help with this matter! Two thousand against one thousand! If our Great Zhou Dynasty loses, it would be a complete disgrace."
Su Qianxue stepped forward, gently waving her hand as she grasped Jiang Han's arm, and with a soft bow, she pleaded, "Please, Jiang Xian, help me!"
If I were to be defeated, my control over the entire realm would surely weaken further! Even though the Maple Forest Iron Cavalry is one of the few elite heavy cavalry forces in the world, it is normal to lose against them in typical combat situations.
But now! She sighed softly and murmured, "This is outside the capital; under such circumstances, a defeat would likely provoke officials and bandits across the Great Zhou Dynasty to believe that our dynasty's military is weak. They would act accordingly, leading to rampant banditry!"
This battle cannot be lost. If I fail, all seven provinces of the Great Zhou Dynasty will know about it. The local officials might very well think that the imperial army is weak and deliberately cause trouble. Some ambitious individuals might even rally the displaced people to become bandits!
Not only would public order drastically decline, but it could also destabilize the foundation of the dynasty.
Seeing Su Qianxue's beautiful eyes shimmering with desperation, Jiang Han pondered for a moment before saying, "How about this? You need to let me help you resolve this matter! Do you have any ideas? Perhaps good weapons or unusual ones?"
"I... I currently have no ideas," Su Qianxue said dejectedly as she lowered her head. "I have never seen what the Maple Forest Iron Cavalry is like! However, Langya Prince and Lin Qingyue have both fought against them and had poor results! I only have thirty thousand Imperial Guards currently training; their combat power might not even match that of Lin Qingyue's ten Wan Dajun."
Jiang Han sighed upon hearing this; it was indeed troublesome. In ancient warfare, victory often depended on morale or weaponry. He murmured, "Alright then, serve me for now, and I will think it over tonight!"
By the way, when does this battle begin?
"In seven days!" Su Qianxue's eyes revealed her earnestness.
Seven days is not something to rush into. Jiang Han contemplated for a while and soon devised a strategy in his mind. He couldn't help but chuckle as he looked at Su Qianxue and said, "Make me happy tonight, and I will help you!"
Really? Su Qianxue stared at Jiang Han in astonishment. Has he already come up with a plan?
Jiang Han smiled lightly and nodded. "One thousand heavy cavalry will suffice; there’s no need for two thousand."
He smiled in the courtyard, casually saying, "Tonight, let’s enjoy a hot pot!"
Su Qianxue decisively replied, "Alright, I’ll wash the vegetables."
"I'll help prepare the dipping sauce!" Piao Xue laughed as she ran to the kitchen.
Seeing Jiang Han's calm demeanor, Cen Ya understood the situation and, having found the answer, naturally went to assist Piao Xue in the kitchen.
Yan Dong murmured, "Shopkeeper Jiang, this One Thousand Maple Forest Iron Cavalry can normally disrupt a hundred thousand infantry troops! What countermeasures do you have?"
"My countermeasure is simple! The most important thing tonight is for me to have fun. If I'm happy, Your Majesty will have a solution!" Jiang Han said with a light laugh, completely disregarding the One Thousand Maple Forest Iron Cavalry.
As Jiu Gong prepared to challenge Su Qianxue, news spread outside the capital about the One Thousand Maple Forest Iron Cavalry facing off against two thousand cavalrymen.
As the Grand General, Lin Qingyue also received this information.
Inside Lin Manor, Deputy General Zhou Chong clasped his fists and said, "General, this is a great opportunity! We can definitely suggest to His Majesty that we use our Linlang Iron Cavalry!"
Jiang Han would surely be unable to handle such a situation!
He couldn't believe that a tavern owner could resolve matters of two armies clashing.
Lin Qingyue furrowed her brow slightly and glanced at Zhou Chong. "Why?"
"General, your army is made up of trained troops! The court does not provide rations or military pay, but if His Majesty needs an elite army at this moment, we can step in!
That way, whether we win or draw, we can approach His Majesty and rightfully demand military pay!"
Zhou Chong continued, "Moreover, our Linlang Iron Cavalry is already engaged with the Maple Forest Iron Cavalry! Once tomorrow's challenge gains traction and the ministers inquire how His Majesty plans to resolve it—when His Majesty finds himself at a dead end—we can seize the opportunity and extend an olive branch. Everything will be fine!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Qingyue immediately felt satisfied; now there was no need to plead with Jiang Han!
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