Call of the Heroes of Chaos in Another World

Chapter 2473 Zixu Fights Bloodshed to Seize the Ferry Crossing, Fu Youde Destroys His Boats

The troops in Dongping Road have been almost entirely redeployed, leaving only 5 troops. Now, another 2 troops from the Jinghai Navy have been transferred to Nanping Road.

It can be said that the vast Dongping Road was left with only 3 soldiers.

Once they successfully land on Dongping Road, which is now extremely vulnerable, the credit for the war will almost certainly be theirs.

More importantly, even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse; Yelü Abaoji still had some ability and wouldn't be completely defeated by Han Xin. He could at least hold out for a while.

If they could take advantage of the Dongyi's weakened rear and move fast enough to break through Dongping Road in a short time and directly strike Yelü Abaoji in the back, that would be an incredible achievement.

This opportunity was extremely tempting for both Fu Youde and Wu Zixu.

This would be their only chance to make a great contribution, and they would naturally seize it.

As a northern dynasty, the navy is destined to be a supporting force, and for a long time to come, the navy will only ever be a supporting force.

In fact, while the navy could play a supporting role in the Great Qian region, it became almost useless in the Great Wu region.

For naval commanders, especially those who aspire to advancement, opportunities to make meritorious contributions are too few, so they must seize every chance.

As for Mo Peng, the people under his command in the navy were pursuing him too relentlessly, blocking the path to promotion for many. In particular, several of these people were the emperor's early loyalists.

Furthermore, he is now over fifty years old, and in terms of age, he should be planning to retire to a less demanding position.

If Fu Youde and Wu Zixu succeed, as the commander of the Fierce Whale Legion, he will also receive some credit, which will be the icing on the cake before he retires to the second line.

But if these two fail, he is already prepared for non-stick pans. At that time, he will only bear secondary management responsibility at most, which will not affect his future.

Therefore, with everyone on both sides having the will, Fu Youde and Wu Zixu finally embarked on this long journey across the sea.

This voyage proved to be incredibly dangerous, even though Fu Youde and Wu Zixu had made as many preparations as possible in advance.

The 40,000-strong army had already suffered more than 8,000 casualties upon arrival.

They almost got lost, and their successful arrival was largely due to luck. Even so, upon arrival, they only had enough food and water for the last three days.

Fu Youde's group was just a hair's breadth away from total annihilation.

However, luck may prevail, but the facts remain. Even with the greatest stroke of luck, success brings lasting fame, while failure serves as a negative example in military history.

The remaining 30,000-plus troops, though exhausted, were led by their commander Fu Youde who personally charged ahead.

In addition, Wu Zixu and Wu Hou, a master general of divine skill, took advantage of the situation and, after a day and night of bloody battle, still managed to seize Jinghai Port from the remaining 10,000 Jinghai naval troops.

Wu Hou should actually be under Shi Lang's Tianhe Navy, not Fu Youde's, but he was temporarily transferred to this battle.

After seizing the Jinghai Navy's supplies at the port and receiving resupply, Fu Youde, after a hearty meal, once again issued a crazy order.

He immediately ordered his men to sink all their warships. On the harbor, Fu Youde stood with his hand on his sword, his armor dusty, his gaze like iron, silently watching the mast of the last of the massive warships completely disappear into the water.

Around him were the main generals and captains of this battle, many of whom wore expressions of shock and confusion, but no one voiced their doubts.

Only Wu Zixu looked at the giant ships that were gradually sinking and revealed a hint of admiration in his eyes.

The journey here was already incredibly difficult. If their plan fails, even if they leave these ships behind, will they be able to return safely?

At the same time, it would be better to cut off everyone's escape route to inspire everyone's will to fight to the death and thus unleash their full potential.

Furthermore, it saved the need to allocate a portion of troops to guard these ships.

From the very beginning of this voyage, it was a military operation with no turning back. Sinking all the ships at this point would merely dispel any vain hopes or wishful thinking on everyone's part.
“General… all the ships have been scuttled.” A lieutenant in charge of the matter stepped forward and reported in a dry voice.

Fu Youde nodded, slowly turned around, and faced his soldiers.

"Everyone has seen it! There's no way out!"

He reached out and pointed to the vast ocean behind him, then suddenly swung his hand towards the expansive inland land of Dongyi in front of him: "From this moment on, behind us is only the boundless sea, and in front of us is the heartland of Dongyi, the direction of Yelü Abaoji's capital!"

"We captured the grain and ate our fill, but the only way to get back alive with this grain is..."

Fu Youde paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping over every face looking at him, then suddenly raised his voice, which boomed like thunder.

"Forward! Always forward! Conquer all the cities that stand in our way, crush all the enemy forces that dare to stop us! Until we join forces with General Han's army, or... raze the capital of the Eastern Barbarian Kingdom to the ground!"

"We have no way out. Next, we will only encounter the enemy. But we have scuttled the ship and also cut off all thoughts of shrinking back, hesitating, and taking chances!"

At this point, Fu Youde drew his sword with a clang, pointed it at the sky, and roared, "From this day forward, we are a sharp knife hanging over the throat of the Eastern Barbarians!"

"Either pierce it, or break it here!"

"All troops, listen up! Take all the grain, supplies, and weapons you can carry. What you can't take, burn it!"

"Travel light and keep to a minimum. Destination: Dongping Road!"

"Those who surrender to the Dongyi tribes and towns encountered along the way will live, and those who block their way will die!"

"A fight to the death! No turning back!"

"Break the boats and burn the boats! There's no turning back!" After a brief silence, a thunderous roar of agreement erupted!
The fighting spirit and determination in the hearts of all the Han soldiers were completely ignited. With no way to retreat, the only way to fight to the death and advance was to win a sliver of hope and supreme glory!

Soon, a raging fire broke out in Jinghai Port, burning the remaining supplies that could not be taken away and some port facilities, reflecting the resolute backs of the Han army.

Fu Youde took the lead, leading this isolated army that had become a desperate spearhead, and without hesitation left the coast, heading deep into the inland, towards Yelü Abaoji's most vulnerable rear area, and boldly advancing!

"Ding! Fu Youde has completed the achievement 'Desperate Measures,' reward..."