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The Great Zhou Dynasty is the most powerful and formidable dynasty among all, without exception. If it were not for Korea, the Great Qi Dynasty, the Daiwa Dynasty, and the Three Kingdoms Alliance, none of them could stand against the Great Zhou Dynasty alone.
This time, the Great Zhou Dynasty issued an order to Prairie King Murzaha, instructing him to send troops to support the army of the Great Zhou Court from the grasslands along the border with Qi Kingdom to jointly resist the Great Qi Dynasty. This command was personally given by the Great Zhou Emperor to assist the court.
Additionally, the Defender of the Realm personally commanded an army of six hundred thousand, claiming to be eight hundred thousand, once again pressing towards the borders of the Great Qi Dynasty and the Great Zhou Dynasty. The two armies faced each other across the border line, and the tension of battle was palpable.
As for Korea and the Daiwa Dynasty, the Great Zhou Court dispatched around four to five hundred thousand troops led by the Defender of the Realm's Loyalty and Righteousness Sixteen Men for defense. This time, both sides had mobilized their elite forces, representing their countries' full strength.
At this moment, at the junction of the Eastern Seven States and Central Nine Provinces, a place called Boundary Pass lies ahead. To the east is the territory of Eastern Seven States belonging to the Daiwa Dynasty, while to the west is Central Nine Provinces belonging to the Great Zhou Dynasty. At this time, Boundary Pass was already filled with countless troops, and a great battle was imminent.
Lu Chen stood atop a makeshift gate tower. In front of him, about ten miles away, was Boundary Pass.
The place where Lu Chen stood was not exactly a gate tower; it consisted of two wooden towers built from timber, separated by about four to five zhang (a traditional Chinese unit of length), connected by a bridge. Lu Chen was officially standing on this bridge.
At this moment, Lu Chen gazed into the distance. Ten miles away, he saw in the sky a surge of energy and smoke. A fire formed by hundreds of thousands of people surged upwards like a beacon signal in ancient times, reaching towards the heavens with great vigor.
Lu Chen did not need to be on-site; standing ten miles away allowed him to strategize and command this great battle.
This was also the first battle—the Daiwa Dynasty united with Korea and Great Qi to launch an attack against the Great Zhou Dynasty. The first strike came from the Daiwa Dynasty's side. At this moment, over a hundred thousand troops from Daiwa Dynasty were advancing with iron hooves, already at the gates surrounding Boundary Pass.
Behind Lu Chen stood Yue Shaoting and Old Mu; apart from them, there were no others present. Lu Chen stood quietly in place, occasionally looking up at the blue sky while muttering something under his breath in a mysterious manner.
After a short while, about a quarter of an hour later, Lu Chen finally took a deep breath and said, "The time has come; let our army attack the city. This is our first battle and also that of the Three Kingdoms Alliance. We must fight beautifully and not bring shame upon ourselves."
"Yes, my lord. I will deliver your message right away," Old Mu replied before leaving to carry out Lu Chen's orders.
After Old Mu left, Lu Chen murmured to himself, "This time, two members from the Loyalty and Righteousness Sixteen Men have arrived, namely the brothers Wang Zhong and Wang Chao. Both are skilled in military tactics and adept at marching and formations, with very few defeats. The Great Zhou Court has sent them to quell the rebellion, indicating they are serious about this. However, they are still far from Boundary Pass, and it will likely take them another two or three days to arrive. We shouldn't wait for them; after we capture Boundary Pass, we will continue onward without stopping until we reach Frosty Evening City to rendezvous with Big Shuang."
Lu Chen's face revealed a hint of a mysterious smile as he considered that there were still seven or eight provincial cities between Boundary Pass and Frosty Evening City.
If it were anyone else, they would surely hesitate to proceed in such a manner because a night march could exhaust both men and horses. In military operations, this is a taboo; if not careful, one could fall into an ambush set by the enemy. Moreover, capturing seven or eight cities within two or three days would be an immense challenge.
It would mean the army had to march continuously for five or six hundred miles while also engaging in battles to seize the cities along the way.
Others might deem this impossible, but Lu Chen was determined to do so; he did not agree with that kind of thinking. Lu Chen believed that the army should pursue victory relentlessly, fueled by a fierce determination to strike at Yellow Dragon. War is driven by a burning resolve that elevates morale to its peak.
With this fierce resolve supporting them, the army became incredibly formidable—unstoppable against gods or Buddhas alike. However, if that resolve dissipated, morale would wane, making it disadvantageous for marching and fighting. It is akin to a person running who can maintain their pace for several miles without stopping due to temporary stamina; but if they pause even briefly, their breath becomes erratic, making it impossible to continue running without resting.
The siege order issued by Lu Chen was transmitted down the line. Within just a few moments, at Boundary Pass, before the city gates, hundreds of thousands of troops surged forward simultaneously. The specially crafted siege equipment made by Chen Qilin required little effort; as they charged forward, they instantly shattered what appeared to be sturdy city gates, killing countless defenders.
The gates of Boundary Pass had been reinforced long ago in anticipation of potential surprise attacks from the Daiwa Dynasty; all sorts of fortifications had been repaired and were deemed incredibly strong. However, before Chen Qilin's large-scale siege machinery, they merely highlighted their weakness.
Additionally, as the first major pass for the Eastern Seven States moving westward, Boundary Pass was equipped with top-notch troops and resources.
Yet this seemingly impregnable fortress collapsed under Lu Chen's initial wave of attack.
It hardly put up any resistance or adhered to any military taboos; it was taken down effortlessly.
On the side of the Daiwa Dynasty, there were only minor casualties caused by debris from the exploding siege artillery.
However, the casualties were not severe, only a few people. Soon, the gates of Boundary Pass swung wide open, and even the city walls had disappeared.
Immediately, the army surged into the city, taking control of Boundary Pass. A great battle ended just like that, which was all expected.
Afterward, the army passed directly through Boundary Pass and exited through the western gate, heading straight for the next city to launch an attack.
As for supplies, there was no need to worry at all because in Lu Chen's calculations, as long as they captured the cities along the way, they would have access to supplies.
After all, this was a key position guarding the Central Nine Provinces, and the Great Zhou Dynasty would certainly provide these cities with the best equipment, whether it be personnel or gear; everything would be top-notch. Only in this way could they better defend the borders and protect the Central Nine Provinces.
Later on, Lu Chen also began to set up camp and establish a base at Boundary Pass. His responsibilities included not only military operations but also managing the affairs of the captured cities, arranging various defenses, comforting the common people, and rewarding his soldiers.
Once he had dealt with matters at Boundary Pass, Lu Chen needed to write a memorial to Sun Zizhao to report his victory. Regardless of what kind of battle he fought, only he and those around him knew about it. To spread his glorious achievements, he had to rely on official channels.
The best way was to report to the court; having it announced by the court would serve as the best publicity and be the quickest and most convenient method.
Additionally, as a commanding general, he had to constantly report on battle conditions to the court, including information about his soldiers and supply provisions.
In any case, any news—especially regarding his own troops—had to be reported to the higher-ups.
After handling these matters, Lu Chen set off again to catch up with the army that had already launched a night raid. These plans had been made in advance; after capturing a city, they would immediately begin moving again towards the west without delay.
The aftermath—comforting the citizens and intercepting scattered enemy forces—would be handled by others. This time, Lu Chen was not just fighting; he aimed to win a spectacular battle—an unprecedented one that others could hardly imagine.
This time, the Great Zhou Dynasty is focusing its attention on the Qi Kingdom, clearly looking down on the Daiwa Dynasty. Therefore, Lu Chen is also preparing to strike back, establishing his own authority and that of the Great Zhou Dynasty, so they will no longer underestimate the Daiwa Dynasty.
Thus, this mission is quite challenging. The army must march five to six hundred miles to capture nearly ten cities, which is almost an entire prefecture. This prefecture manages more than a dozen provinces and is called Lichou.
Entering Lichou from the east, the last city is called Frosty Evening City, also known as Frosty Evening County, which is a county under the jurisdiction of Poplar Province.
According to the plan, Lu Chen will personally lead the army to meet with Lian Dashuang's hundreds of thousands of troops at Frosty Evening City in a few days. They will then merge into one force, regroup, and continue advancing into the heartland of the Great Zhou Court.
Frosty Evening City is almost located at the midpoint between the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty and Baiyang City. If we consider the timing, Wang Zhong and Wang Chao's army will likely arrive at Frosty Evening City before Lu Chen's forces. However, this is only on the surface; in reality, it is not so straightforward.
The Great Zhou Court's army is not departing from the capital but gathering from another location, so their speed will not be as fast.
Therefore, Lu Chen and Lian Dashuang may arrive at Frosty Evening City together with Wang Zhong and Wang Chao from the Loyalty and Righteousness Sixteen Men.
This means that time is of the essence. Lu Chen must accelerate his pace and exert all his efforts to reach Frosty Evening City first, capture it, enter the city to rest, and wait for Lian Dashuang's army to arrive before they can effectively deal with Wang Zhong and Wang Chao.
This would be the best outcome. However, there is also a downside: if neither Lu Chen nor Lian Dashuang can reach Frosty Evening City in time and allow Wang Zhong and Wang Chao to seize it first, then everything that was planned will be turned upside down.
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