I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2083 The cruelty of war

The ape-man frowned, with a hint of worry in his voice: "Is there going to be another fierce battle tomorrow?"

Yao Guangxiao pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "Not only tomorrow, this place will become a meat grinder. It will probably take half a month to break the balance of forces between the two sides."

There was a hint of heaviness in his tone, as if he had foreseen the tragedy of the future.

Liu Jun nodded slightly. It was not easy to win a siege battle involving millions of troops. The Battle of Handan and the Battle of Suiyang had lasted for several months, and the scale of these siege battles was much smaller than what they were fighting now.

There was a tense atmosphere in the air. Everyone was silently calculating the upcoming battle in their hearts. There was determination but also a hint of imperceptible worry in their eyes.

After Liu Jun and his team returned to Nanjiang City, the entire city seemed to be shrouded in a heavy and solemn atmosphere. The smoke of war had not yet completely dissipated, and the air was filled with the smell of scorched earth and blood.

The logistics personnel quickly took action and began to count the casualties. Everyone's face was full of fatigue and heaviness, but their movements were orderly, as if they had long been accustomed to this cruel reality.

As long as there is war, there will inevitably be casualties, especially for a unit like the Fiery Army that directly engages the enemy. Every battle of the Fiery Army is a contest of life and death, and every charge is a baptism of blood and fire. This is inevitable, and war never shows mercy to anyone.

The final statistics were heartbreaking. Nearly 5,000 people died in the Fiery Army, and nearly 20,000 were injured. This number was enough to move anyone.

However, this was still the case with long-range support from the Nanjiang City wall. Without the support of the large crossbows and sky rockets on the wall, the number of casualties of the Fiery Army might have increased several times. The cruelty of war was vividly reflected at this moment.

Despite the heavy casualties, the soldiers of the Agni Army were not overwhelmed by grief and fear. Although they were exhausted, their morale was still high.

Every soldier's face was filled with fortitude and determination. They were not sad because of the death of their comrades, but instead strengthened their faith in fighting. They knew that only by continuing to fight could they avenge their dead comrades and defend their homes.

General Nie Yun stood on the city wall, watching the Fiery Army return to the camp to rest. His heart was filled with mixed emotions. As a general, he knew the cruelty of war and the bravery of the Fiery Army.

"This is a truly elite force. It is not impossible for them to reach the level of the Jihuo Army in time." General Nie Yun couldn't help but sigh as he looked at those exhausted but still high-spirited soldiers.

Nie Yun's words were not only an affirmation of the Fiery Army, but also an expectation for their future.

The Jihuo Army, needless to say, is the most elite force in the Tianhuo Divine Realm, and has made great achievements in countless battles. As for the Liehuo Army, although they have just experienced a tragic battle, their performance is enough to prove their strength and potential. Nie Yun believes that as long as they are given enough time and training, the Liehuo Army will definitely become an elite division like the Jihuo Army.

"The new God King, like the old God King, has an amazing appeal that can attract everyone around him to devote themselves to him wholeheartedly," said military advisor Chu Liuying.

"Hiss, what you said is a bit treasonous," said General Nie Yun.

"Your Majesty the God King is not as stingy as you," Chu Liuying said with a smile.

As night fell, a bonfire gradually lit up in the camp of Nanjiang City. Soldiers sat around the fire, silently eating dry food and drinking water. Although their faces were full of fatigue, their eyes flashed with determination. They knew that tomorrow's battle was still waiting for them. But they were ready, and no matter what kind of enemy they faced, they would not retreat.

Liu Jun did not eat the sumptuous dinner prepared for him, but sat by the fire like other soldiers, holding a piece of dry food in his hand, but looking into the distance.

As the Heavenly Fire God King, he was fully aware of the responsibilities he shouldered. He knew that only through constant fighting and training could he become stronger.

Wu Rendi's words and the current situation have made him feel a sense of crisis. If he fails to make adequate preparations before the danger comes, he might really sink with all the people on the ship.

Liu Jun was thinking about how to boost the morale of the soldiers, quickly restore their physical strength, and win the war. He turned around and saw Xu Baoer beside him. She was holding a piece of dry food and chewing it helplessly. Liu Jun smiled slightly, took out a large piece of exquisite chocolate from his arms, and handed it over.

"Don't just hold on to the dry food and eat it." Liu Jun said softly, with a hint of pampering in his tone.

Xu Baoer's eyes lit up, and she immediately put down the dry food in her hand and took the chocolate. She had already determined one thing - anything given by Brother Liu must be a fine product.

She carefully tore open the package and took a bite. Suddenly, the rich chocolate aroma spread in her mouth. It was sweet but not greasy, smooth and delicious. She couldn't help but squint her eyes and a satisfied smile appeared on her face.

"Brother Liu, this chocolate is amazing!" Xu Baoer said excitedly, with a hint of coquettishness in her voice.

Liu Jun smiled and didn't say much. He just patted her head gently, signaling her to continue enjoying it.

In his eyes, Xu Baoer was no different from his biological sister. At this moment, General Nie Yun walked up to Liu Jun, bowed slightly, and said, "Your Majesty, why don't you go to the City Lord's Mansion for dinner? There is a sumptuous banquet prepared for you."

Liu Jun waved his hand and replied with a smile: "I am fine here. Being with the soldiers makes me feel at ease."

General Nie Yun was touched when he heard this, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty is so considerate of the soldiers, which really touched me deeply."

Liu Jun smiled, waved his hand, and said, "Don't act anymore. I have something to ask you."

General Nie Yun immediately said in a serious tone: "Your Majesty, please speak. I will do my best to answer you."

Liu Jun nodded and said, "I have a big pot. If I boil that nourishing soup and distribute it to the soldiers, is that okay?"

General Nie Yun heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he showed a look of joy, and said: "Of course it's no problem, Your Majesty personally makes the soup, it's their honor! If the soldiers knew that Your Majesty personally made the soup for them, their morale would definitely be boosted, and their fighting power would double!"

Liu Jun nodded and said, "That's settled. Go prepare it and I'll go make the soup."

General Nie Yun immediately took the order and left, his admiration for Liu Jun increasing a little more.

Liu Jun turned to look at Xu Baoer, only to see that she was still eating chocolate with relish, with a happy smile on her face. He was moved and said softly: "Baoer, come and help later, we will make soup for the soldiers together."

Upon hearing this, Xu Baoer immediately nodded in agreement, with excitement shining in her eyes.

It was already dark, and curls of smoke rose from the military camp. Liu Jun stood on top of the Ten Thousand Demons Cauldron, holding a spoon several dozen meters long in his hand, and used all his strength to carefully stir the soup in the pot.

Xu Baoer was helping on the side, constantly picking out various ingredients from the mountain of ingredients and throwing them into the Ten Thousand Demons Cauldron according to Liu Jun's words, with a serious look on her face.

The guards nearby were moved when they saw this scene. They knew that the young emperor not only had strong strength, but also had a heart that cared for his soldiers. They secretly vowed to fight bravely on the battlefield and live up to His Majesty's expectations.

General Nie Yun and several senior generals stood by, staring in shock at the towering medicine cauldron in front of them. The cauldron was engraved with complex runes, faintly emitting an ancient and mysterious aura, and it was obvious at first glance that it was not an ordinary item.

"Is this the big cauldron that Your Majesty mentioned?" General Nie Yun's voice was filled with disbelief. He stared at the huge cauldron with mixed emotions in his heart. As a veteran who had been through many battles, he had seen countless rare treasures, but the scene before him still shocked him.

Chu Liuying on the side shook his head slightly, his mouth twitching slightly, with a hint of helplessness in his tone: "It seems that the 'pot' in your Majesty's mouth is very different from what we usually understand."

His eyes wandered over the tripod, trying to decipher the meaning of those ancient runes, but he found that he could not understand the mystery at all.

Not far away, Liu Jun was standing on top of the Ten Thousand Demons Cauldron, wielding a giant spoon that was tens of meters long with skillful and powerful movements. While stirring the ingredients in the cauldron, he shouted to Xu Baoer, "Baoer, we have to speed up, time waits for no one!"

"Okay!" Xu Baoer responded, quickly forming seals with both hands and muttering something. As the spells were cast, the ingredients on the ground seemed to be given life, rising into the air and falling into the Ten Thousand Demon Cauldron as lightly as flying birds. The scene was like a gorgeous magic show, which made everyone present stare at it.

As time went by, a strong aroma gradually rose from the Ten Thousand Demons Cauldron, and the fragrance permeated the entire military camp, as if it could penetrate every corner. The soldiers were attracted by the fragrance and gathered around from all directions, their eyes full of curiosity and expectation.

"What's that smell? It's so tempting!" A young soldier couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, his eyes fixed on the huge tripod, as if expecting a miracle to happen.

"I heard that this is a feast prepared by His Majesty himself, specially prepared for us soldiers fighting on the front line." Another soldier explained in a low voice with a hint of pride in his tone.

As more ingredients were added, the aroma in the Ten Thousand Demons Cauldron became stronger and stronger, as if even the air had become sweeter. The soldiers gradually showed satisfied smiles on their faces, as if the aroma had dispelled their fatigue and anxiety for many days.

General Nie Yun looked at the scene in front of him with deep emotion. He knew that this was not just a simple meal, but would be of great help to the soldiers.

He took a deep breath, turned around and said to the generals around him: "Pass the order and have all the soldiers get ready. When the feast is ready, we will enjoy it together!"

The generals nodded and quickly passed on the order. The entire military camp suddenly became busy, and the soldiers lined up in neat rows, waiting for the exciting moment.

Finally, all the ingredients in the Wan Yao Ding were cooked, and the aroma reached its peak. Liu Jun stopped what he was doing, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face. He nodded to Xu Baoer, indicating that it was time to eat.

Xu Baoer formed a seal again, and the lid of the Ten Thousand Demons Cauldron slowly opened. A wave of hot air blew in, accompanied by a stronger aroma. The soldiers held their breath and stared intently at the rich ingredients in the cauldron.