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The Wumei Daoist attempted to make things difficult for Lu Chen at the banquet, but ultimately failed and did not receive a favorable response. Lu Chen consistently denied him any opportunity, using clever words to take the initiative and counter his remarks.
The banquet ended on an unpleasant note, but this only applied to Lu Chen and the Wumei Daoist. In contrast, the interaction between Lu Chen and Chu Mang was relatively harmonious, as Chu Mang mostly listened to the conversation between Lu Chen and Wumei Daoist, only offering smiles from the sidelines.
After the banquet, Lu Chen returned to his accommodation. His temporary residence was arranged by the personnel of the Daiwa Dynasty stationed in Jianzhou City, which was relatively discreet yet luxurious. Although Lu Chen had come in a private capacity, he was still the Loyalty Duke of the Daiwa Dynasty, entitled to enjoy such treatment, so it was only natural for him to have a suitable place to stay.
During this visit to the Western Seven States, Lu Chen met old acquaintances: one was Chu Yuzhu, and the other was Chu Mang. However, Chu Yuzhu did not expose his identity in front of others. Lu Chen was not someone who clung to the past; he genuinely just wanted to take a look around and gather information.
Indeed, this time Lu Chen came to the Western Seven States not only to attend a banquet but also to gather intelligence about the overall strength of Korea. He truly observed it firsthand. As for his final thoughts and conclusions, he kept them to himself.
During the banquet, both Chu Mang and the Wumei Daoist expressed their intentions of inviting Lu Chen to join the ranks of Korea, but he declined. The reason was quite simple and did not need elaboration. The anger from the Wumei Daoist stemmed from his failed invitation, leading him to adopt an aggressive stance towards Lu Chen, showing no signs of yielding.
In response to the attitude of the Wumei Daoist, Lu Chen merely smiled coldly, concealing his true feelings. Under normal circumstances, he might have killed the Wumei Daoist, but this time was different; they were in Jianzhou City, on Korean territory. Killing someone associated with Chu Mang would clearly disrespect him and escalate tensions between their nations.
Lu Chen's attitude reflected that of the Daiwa Dynasty. He had to consider the interests of the dynasty at all times and could no longer act recklessly as before. This sense of responsibility belonged not only to his position but also to himself; every action carried weight.
The next morning, without further delay, Lu Chen returned directly to the Daiwa Dynasty, making his way back to Baiyang City. He did not take a carriage but instead manifested himself directly, crossing through the sky and reaching Baiyang City in less than half a day.
Thus, this trip to the Western Seven States came to a definitive end. Now began more important matters: coordinating efforts among Korea, Great Qi, and Yamato against the Great Zhou Dynasty. This was a significant undertaking with far-reaching implications.
With urgency in his steps, Lu Chen wasted no time upon returning; he immediately began organizing troops from various regions to converge in Baiyang City. In just about half a month, hundreds of thousands of soldiers gathered there.
The city could no longer accommodate them, so they set up camps in the surrounding mountains, with military tents lined up closely together. After years of development, the army of the Daiwa Dynasty had grown to over five hundred thousand troops—specifically around five hundred fifty thousand—all elite forces. Among them were four hundred thousand infantry and an additional one hundred fifty thousand specialized units including cavalry, archers, artillery, logistics, etc. Thanks to advancements made by Chen Qilin, an artillery division had been established within the army.
The organization of this artillery division was quite unique; each battalion contained several or even dozens of gunners responsible for managing a certain number of firearms—essentially forming an artillery unit.
This method is referred to as cooperative combat. Such arrangements were temporary but resulted in a diverse composition within each military camp. In reality, those assigned to artillery units had their own independent structure; they were simply temporarily reassigned for this operation.
The reason for this arrangement is to enhance the cooperation and synergy among various military units; it is purely a training exercise.
In addition to the army of five to six hundred thousand, there are arrangements for top-tier combat power, including over a dozen Thunder Cannons and dozens of Dragonbone Chariots, with Thunder Runs stationed in frontline cities. As for Baiyang City, there are no Thunder Runs installed because they are simply unnecessary.
The Thunder Run is the most powerful fixed artillery, immobile and can only be placed within cities. Its maintenance costs are exorbitantly high, making it a waste to install in a place like Baiyang City, which hasn’t seen conflict in a hundred years.
Thunder Runs are installed in cities along the Daiwa Dynasty's borders, particularly in those prone to turmoil or strategically significant cities that control vital routes. Only important cities will have the presence of Thunder Runs.
Due to the high cost of production and maintenance of the Thunder Cannons, even the Sun Family has declared they cannot afford them. Consequently, production of the Thunder Cannons was halted, and project funds were redirected to other initiatives.
As of now, the total number of Thunder Cannons in the Daiwa Dynasty is around twenty to thirty. The distribution of these cannons is a closely guarded secret; even Lu Chen has only seen blueprints and has a vague understanding of their locations.
This matter is classified as absolute military secrecy, and even Sun Zizhao is unaware of it. His knowledge on this topic is less than that of Lu Chen.
Although Sun Zizhao is the emperor with overarching power, the distribution of Thunder Cannons falls under military confidentiality and does not concern him directly. He has little interest in it, so he genuinely does not know about this situation.
Additionally, there are the Yuanmo Army; currently, the Daiwa Dynasty has raised over five thousand Yuanmo soldiers.
Among these five thousand Yuanmo soldiers, some are newly produced while others are still in production. Only about three thousand are ready for combat. However, even with just three thousand Yuanmo soldiers, their combat power is already terrifying.
To put it bluntly, three thousand Yuanmo soldiers can match the strength of one hundred thousand human soldiers. This formidable force represents the ultimate strength of both the Daiwa Dynasty and Lu Chen; it will not be deployed unless absolutely necessary.
At this point, the total number of troops and overall strength of the Daiwa Dynasty has been assessed, yielding a preliminary result. The human army comprises approximately five hundred fifty thousand soldiers, with four to five thousand Fire Sticks, along with a certain number of Dragonbone Chariots, Thunder Cannons, and if all forces were to be calculated equivalently, it would amount to around one million troops.
While the Daiwa Dynasty intensifies its military mobilization, Korea and the Great Qi Dynasty are also simultaneously gathering troops and preparing resources to slowly advance toward the borders; a great war is imminent.
This time, all three nations share a unified slogan: "Avenge Tyrant Zhou." This marks an alliance among the Three Kingdoms vowing to dismantle the foundations of the Great Zhou Dynasty together; thus, their slogan is unified: Avenge Tyrant Zhou and restore peace across the realm.
Three countries have mobilized their armies to the border, facing the Great Zhou Dynasty from a distance. The commander of the Three Kingdoms is different for each. The commander of the Great Qi Dynasty is naturally Chen Shilong, a master strategist skilled in military formations and maneuvers.
The commander of Han is a Taoist from the Celestial Star Gate, while the commander of the Daiwa Dynasty is none other than Lu Chen himself leading the charge.
In terms of overall strength comparison among the three countries, the Great Qi Dynasty has a mercenary force of one million, mobilizing three hundred thousand troops, claiming a total of four hundred thousand. They are advancing in two directions from Lu Prefecture and Chongzhou towards the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Han has sixty thousand mercenaries and mobilizes two hundred thousand troops, claiming a total of three hundred fifty thousand, converging at one point and bypassing the Killing Green Mountain Range, heading straight for Qingtian Pass.
The Daiwa Dynasty has fifty-five thousand mercenaries and mobilizes four hundred thousand troops, claiming a total of six hundred thousand. They are advancing in two directions from east to west and have already reached the border within three days, facing the city of the Great Zhou Dynasty not far away.
The Daiwa Dynasty's forces are split into two groups, with Lu Chen leading the main force of about three hundred thousand. The other group is commanded by Lian Dashuang, who has already advanced from another direction and begun attacking the city of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
As for the target under attack, the Great Zhou Dynasty has long been prepared. In fact, the Great Zhou Dynasty is truly the heavyweight in this conflict.
After all, it has existed for over a hundred years on a legitimate foundation, with countless troops exceeding two million scattered across the Central Plains and Nine Provinces as well as the Southern Seven States. Upon receiving news that the Three Kingdoms were forming an Alliance Army, the Defender of the Realm had already taken action.
This time around, it seems that the Great Zhou Dynasty has realized something significant and has made no reservations, mobilizing approximately one million five hundred thousand troops. Aside from leaving necessary garrisons in various locations, they have gathered nearly all available forces.
Indeed, to counter this formidable Three Kingdoms Alliance, the Great Zhou Dynasty has nearly exerted its full strength. The total number of its army exceeds one million five hundred thousand, including archers, cavalry, and specialized units such as artillery.
The military strength of the Great Zhou Dynasty remains immensely powerful; if the Three Kingdoms do not unite, then ultimately, it will still be the Great Zhou Dynasty that stands as the strongest.
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