Vientiane Throne of Civilization

Chapter 1881 Test
After successfully locking onto the target, the Giant Eagle Knights successfully brought back the intelligence. It was difficult to give an accurate number of how many soldiers were on the other side by sight alone, but it could be said that the size of that large force was indeed in the tens of thousands.

Under this premise, Wei Qing's biggest concern was undoubtedly how much large-scale military equipment this large force was equipped with.

As a technologically advanced force, numbers are no longer the key factor; the goblins' military strength is mainly reflected in their weaponry and equipment.

"Reporting to the Major, according to our confirmation, the main force contains a full thirty Ripper mechs, as well as a large number of weapons similar to our light artillery, probably two or three hundred in number, and eight airships."

Among the large force, the presence of the Ripper mechs is quite eye-catching, and their numbers are relatively limited, making it relatively easy to count them. However, when it comes to other weapons and equipment that are larger in scale and more numerous, it is difficult to give an accurate number.

Given the goblins' technological capabilities, it's not surprising that they have cannons and other weapons; in fact, it would be strange if the other side didn't.

Previously, it was a reconnaissance unit, and carrying cannons would have been inconvenient, so it wasn't equipped. According to the goblins' idea, it should be Ripper mechs paired with gun-wielding infantry, plus airships. This combination should be more than enough for a reconnaissance unit.

Who could have imagined such a series of defeats...

As an important long-range weapon, this cannon was naturally a must-have for this large army's expedition.

In recent years, within their Great Zhou Dynasty, a lightweight artillery has been improved to suit different applications.

Just like the name of this artillery piece suggests, its main feature is its portability. Its advantages lie in its small size and light weight, making it easy to carry and use.

The downside is that it has a shorter range and less power compared to the regular Dwarven Heavy Cannon.

This light artillery was originally developed for use in the desert, but its priority dropped sharply after the development of the dwarven steam tank.

After all, compared to light artillery, the dwarven steam tank has more firepower and better mobility in the desert. Its only drawback is that it is more expensive to build, and by a significant margin.

Who would have thought that the goblins also had similar weapons and equipment?

In comparison, Wei Qing was not so concerned about the eight airships. In terms of air combat power, they had the Giant Eagle Knights, who could basically control the airships of the other side.

The next battle against the goblin army will, as expected, focus on the ground forces.

After sorting out his thoughts, Wei Qing, with the latest confirmed intelligence, had a discussion with Li Ce and Shi Lei.

Time slipped by unnoticed during this process...

Every move of the goblin army was under the surveillance of the gnoll scouts.

Once they advanced into the Giant Eagle Knights' normal operational range, the surveillance level was raised to the maximum. Wei Qing was stationed at the Oasis stronghold, monitoring the movements of the opposing force throughout.

Wei Qing was still using his previous ambush tactics.

They lured the large goblin army into the trap using radio beacons.

Then, the gnoll troops, in coordination with the undead troops who had been lying in ambush underground, would complete the crucial offensive.

As long as it works, old tactics are fine; it's not about having to come up with something new.

The only variable is that this wave of goblin troops is indeed very large, and the gnoll and undead troops alone will probably not be able to defeat them, requiring support from other troops.

However, if a large-scale force is ambushed nearby in advance, it is highly likely to be detected by the enemy's airships.

As for sending out giant eagle riders to shoot down the enemy airship first, that would obviously expose their presence prematurely, and the goblin troops might not necessarily walk directly into his trap. Now, things are really getting complicated.

Although the goblin airships are naturally countered by the giant eagle riders, they are currently stuck in an awkward situation that is difficult to handle.

Wei Qing had also discussed this situation with his teacher, Li Ce.

In Li Ce's words, "On the battlefield, things rarely go exactly as you wish. If everything were to go according to your plan, without any unexpected variables, then fighting would be too easy."

This situation is indeed unsolvable to a certain extent.

The safest course of action right now is to move their ambush force far away to a location where they won't be detected by enemy airships in the short term.

Once the plan begins, the opposing airships will depart, or the undead forces will successfully ambush the enemy, at which point they will provide emergency support to the battlefield.

Of course, this meant that Wei Qing's ambush tactics could not be perfectly coordinated.

Then it will depend on whether the undead forces can hold out until their reinforcements arrive, and in the meantime, new variables will inevitably emerge.

This is precisely where he will be tested!

Having figured this out, Wei Qing became noticeably serious, and his mind subconsciously began to analyze the battle situation.

Once the battle begins, the situation can change rapidly, and anything can happen. The more scenarios he anticipates now, the more confident he will be when the time comes.

Meanwhile, the goblin army maintained a steady pace and, guided by radio beacons, soon arrived near the ambush site.

Just like the previous reconnaissance force, the main goblin force set up camp in that area, while using radio to search for the location of the next beacon and sending out airships ahead to scout the situation.

This was how they had come all the way, which was clearly a normal procedure for the goblin army.

Faced with this situation, Wei Qing naturally followed the normal procedures.

As night fell, the gnoll force, led by Flying Claw, launched another operation.

However, this time the goblin army was larger, and the camp and the number of guards were also larger. It was no longer realistic to expect them to wipe out all the guards in the camp without anyone noticing, just like before.

As expected, the gnoll force led by Flying Claw quickly became known after successfully eliminating two groups of patrolling goblin soldiers.

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!!"

"Bang! Bang! Bang..."

Accompanied by shouts of "Enemy attack!", gunshots and sirens rang out one after another within the goblin camp, completely shattering the tranquility of the night.

At the same time, the gunshots and alarms became the signal for the undead forces to attack, and skeletons crawled out of the ground at top speed.

However, unlike before, this time the goblin troops had time to react and were no longer as passive as before.

(End of this chapter)