Conquering Myriad Worlds from the Mythical Three Kingdoms

The war seemed to have temporarily come to an end with Yue Fei's retreat.

But everyone knew that this was just the calm before the storm.

Such an attack on the Mongol Yuan dynasty necessitates a war; otherwise, it would be an unacceptable blow to the Mongol Yuan Empire as a whole.

However, the Mongol Yuan dynasty did not choose to attack Xinghan, because they were well aware of who their real threat was.

So after killing Chi You and obtaining benefits from him, they couldn't wait to send Temur and Urshu to lead troops to attack a world that bordered the Ming Dynasty.

Temur was in the open while Urshu was in the shadows, all to catch the Ming Dynasty off guard.

This was also a test for them of Urshu, since it was the first time they had used the method of creating a war god, and their performance in the sparring and testing was quite good.

But things are different on the battlefield; ultimately, a real-world test is needed to put them to the test.

After the Mongol Yuan dynasty made it clear that it intended to attack the Ming dynasty, the Ming dynasty found itself in a difficult position.

They failed to act when they should have, and now they're in a somewhat passive position.

In particular, their previous detached observation allowed Xinghan to take the lead and weaken the Mongol Yuan forces, so that they could reap the benefits later.

But they didn't expect that the Mongol Yuan Dynasty could endure such great losses before wiping out Chi You in one fell swoop.

This has led to a somewhat awkward situation for the Ming Dynasty.

Chi You is gone, Xing Han has retreated, and they are now being attacked by the Mongol Yuan Dynasty.

Every step of development was outside their plans, but Da Ming remained calm.

After all, the strong never place their hopes on others; they have been preparing to deal with the Mongol Empire from the very beginning.

They even had a contingency plan to wage war against both the Mongol Yuan and Xinghan simultaneously.

After all, the honeymoon period between the Ming Dynasty and Xinghan is over. Now, without greater interests, the two are no longer on the same side.

There are no permanent friends, but there are permanent interests.

The Han Dynasty and the Mongol Yuan Dynasty fought to the death, but both sides had every opportunity to stand on the same side due to their interests.

Especially after the Mongol Yuan dynasty made a big show of conveying the information that the Ming dynasty was also involved in Chiyou's design to Xinghan.

Xinghan's reaction made the Ming Dynasty feel vaguely uneasy, and they had to arrange for people to guard against Xinghan.

Even though the Ming Dynasty's high command did not believe that Xinghan would launch an attack at this time, they still had to take precautions.

Once Xinghan realized that it had achieved its goal, it immediately abandoned any intention to continue the war and focused entirely on farming and development.

However, we have not relaxed our efforts in combat readiness; on the contrary, we have paid more attention to its development.

"Huang Tianji, what is the current production capacity of our puppet factory?" Mu Yi asked.

Human resources are the most precious resource; it takes more than a decade to cultivate one person, and they may be rendered useless in an instant on the battlefield.

Therefore, Mu Yi highly values ​​technologies such as puppets and terracotta warriors.

After all, although these things are not very strong at present, they are perfectly capable of serving as cannon fodder, making the sacrifice of more soldiers meaningful.

"The current puppet factory can produce a full-strength legion every month!" Huang Tianji gave a precise figure.

"Too little!" Mu Yi shook his head.

There are twelve full-strength legions a year, and each full-strength legion has five thousand men, so the total is only sixty thousand. In a slightly larger war, they would be wiped out in one battle.

After all, these war puppets were meant to be cannon fodder, and according to existing statistics, their damage rate was as high as 97%.

"Is there any way to increase this output?"

"Currently, the skills of the factory apprentices are too poor, and the scrap rate of the puppets is too high. Before the technology is upgraded, it is estimated that the output will increase by about five percent along with the improvement of skills!"

Huang Tianji's answer made Mu Yi fall into deep thought. There was nothing that could be done. Even if there were enough resources, mass production of troops was something that had to be waited for.

"The recovery and repair of the puppets is expected to be completed within six months, with an estimated repair rate of 37%, and an output of between 40,000 and 60,000!"

Mu Yi tapped the armrest of the seat; it wasn't enough, still far from enough.

"What about the terracotta warriors?"

"Currently, the estimated output is around 50,000 units per year."

All things considered, Mu Yi can amass nearly 200,000 troops a year, which is equivalent to soldiers with dual talents.

This number is not small, but it is also not many.

War is all about the ability to convert resources into combat power.

Under normal circumstances, what they would do is expand their military and strengthen training.

With sufficient national strength, a mature system can be established to continuously produce legions with dual or higher talents.

But the biggest problem is time. Xinghan must actively prepare for war. Although they have entered a period of development, it could turn into war at any time.

At least localized, small-scale wars are unavoidable, not only with the Mongol Yuan dynasty, but also possibly with the Ming dynasty.

They must demonstrate their value to be won over, otherwise the Ming and Mongol Yuan dynasties will tacitly join forces to kick them out of the game.

This is also why they were determined to kill the Qing court and cover up the existence of the Tang Empire—in order to increase their own indispensability.

This can be considered a tacit test between the Ming Dynasty and the Mongol Yuan Dynasty by Chi You.

If Xinghan really can't hold on, both sides will definitely step in simultaneously to divide Xinghan up; they don't need a third party at their table.

As for the Qing court, it could not be considered a third party at all; its previous role was that of a lackey of the Mongol Yuan dynasty.

Xinghan only barely earned the right to sit at the table after he eliminated Qingting.

However, qualifications need to be verified, so the two sides, who should be mortal enemies, tacitly chose to put pressure on Xinghan.

But unexpectedly, the Chi You they created launched a counterattack and wiped them out.

For the Mongol Yuan dynasty, it couldn't be considered a loss in the end.

But for the Ming Dynasty, that was a pure loss.

"Can we continue to expand the production line?" Mu Yi asked thoughtfully.

"We don't have enough skilled craftsmen! Expanding won't increase production speed; it will only waste resources!" Huang Tianji directly rejected Mu Yi's idea.

Even if the same teaching materials are used, without experienced mentors to guide the learning process, the success rate is too low and the resources are wasted too much.

It would be better to wait until this batch of new employees becomes skilled before expanding the facility, using experienced staff to mentor new ones, so that production capacity can double by then.

But that will be a year from now.

After learning about this situation, Mu Yi couldn't help but sigh. No matter how many ideas he had, he had to make plans based on the existing conditions.

Just as Mu Yi and Huang Tianji were confirming the relevant data, Jia Xu hurriedly requested an audience with Mu Yi, bringing with him a bombshell announcement.

"Report! Your Majesty, the Ming Dynasty and the Mongol Yuan Dynasty have gone to war!"

"It's finally started!" Mu Yi nodded. This was something they had expected, and they had finally entered a period of stable development.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing!"

Jia Xu came here not just for this matter, after all, they had already guessed the current situation.

"What's the matter?" Mu Yi looked at Jia Xu with some confusion.

"It was the Ming Dynasty that initiated the attack on the Mongol Yuan! The Mongol Yuan has already suffered three consecutive defeats!" Jia Xu slowly revealed the latest intelligence he had obtained.

"The Ming Dynasty launched an offensive? And won three consecutive matches?" Mu Yi stood up.

“That’s right, I’ve already checked!” Jia Xu handed the intelligence to Mu Yi.

"It seems there are quite a few capable people in the Ming Dynasty!" Mu Yi said with some emotion. After all, with the Mongols clearly using chariots and horses, the strategic initiative was actually in the hands of the Mongols.

Strategically, the Ming Dynasty should adopt a defensive counter-attacking strategy, which would force the Mongol Yuan Dynasty to reveal more weaknesses, making it the safest course of action.

Moreover, defending a city is always easier than attacking it.

Who is the head coach?

"Prince Yan, Zhu Di!"

Upon hearing this name, Mu Yi narrowed his eyes. The most capable royal prince in the entire Ming Dynasty, and also a hawk in the Ming Dynasty.

Both the insect plague and Chi You have each other's presence.

"I understand. What other information is there?" Mu Yi sat back down. This news was indeed quite shocking.

But after the initial shock, things returned to calm.

The Ming Dynasty and the Mongol Yuan Dynasty were bound to fight. I originally thought the Ming Dynasty would suffer a loss, but unexpectedly the Mongol Yuan Dynasty lost the first three battles.

But these are just appetizers; the real battle is yet to come.

These wars now are like those of Jiang Wei and his men before; they seem to have done a lot, but their impact on the main battlefield is negligible.

But Zhu Di did not think so.

For him, victory is victory, regardless of size.

Victory generates momentum, which he then uses to intimidate others.

"Yao Guangxiao, what are your plans for the next step?" Zhu Di asked his chief strategist.

Three consecutive victories did not make Zhu Di arrogant or complacent; to him, it was just the most normal result.

"I have three strategies: superior, middle, and inferior. I wonder which one Your Highness Yan wishes to use?" Yao Guangxiao asked with a slight smile and his hands clasped together.

"You old monk, just tell me the middle strategy!"

Zhu Di knew Yao Guangxiao's character. He said these things to make Yao choose a middle course through comparison. He had been tricked by this art of compromise many times and was now immune to it.

"Withdraw! Now focus all your efforts on defending the city!"

"Oh? You think the other party is trying to seduce me?" Zhu Di became interested, wondering why Yao Guangxiao would make such a judgment.

"Your Majesty, I see the future!" Yao Guangxiao said confidently. "Retreating now is the best option!"

Zhu Di looked at the sand table in front of him with some hesitation.

To be honest, after Yao Guangxiao pointed this out, he also realized the problem.

They won three games in a row, but they were getting further and further away from the city.

Therefore, Yao Guangxiao's statement about retreating was not without basis.

Of course, the most crucial issue is the logistical support for the large army.

Although this area belongs to the Ming Dynasty, they did rush out of the city to actively seek battle.

In terms of logistics, the Ming Dynasty actually suffered a greater loss.

After all, the Mongol Yuan dynasty was well-prepared before taking action.

Following Yao Guangxiao's advice, Zhu Di launched a night raid, leading his personal guard to directly penetrate and break through the Mongol vanguard.

At this moment when their momentum was at its peak, Yao Guangxiao actually ordered them to retreat?

If Yao Guangxiao weren't someone he trusted, he would have definitely made him suffer.

“Old monk, I can’t listen to you this time. I’m here to give these people a good beating.”

Yao Guangxiao seemed unsurprised by Zhu Di's answer.

"Then please allow me to return to the city first?" Yao Guangxiao stood up directly and stated his true purpose.

"After all these years, you're still the same!" Zhu Di shook his head, somewhat amused and exasperated.

"That's right!"

He knew that Yao Guangxiao was not afraid of death. Since the other party was going to do it, he would support him wholeheartedly. This was Zhu Di's trust in Yao Guangxiao.

"Continue to pursue the enemy!" After sending Yao Guangxiao away, Zhu Di immediately ordered the army to set off.

Yao Guangxiao returned to Daming's room and sighed again.

Zhu Di was too aggressive, so he anticipated the other side's reaction, which is why he had to return here to protect Zhu Di's rear passage.

As for Zhu Di, he was very happy. He left everything else to Yao Guangxiao and didn't have to worry about it at all.

Isn't this the kind of configuration a military genius would dream of? He has experienced countless wars where he can fight with complete freedom.

"Report, Marshal, a cluster of Mongol camps has been discovered!"

Upon hearing this news, Zhu Di's eyes gleamed with excitement.

Like Xinghan, it is inferior to the Mongol Yuan in terms of lighting and shadow manipulation.

At least until they came up with a solution, the Mongol Yuan dynasty was the only dominant force in this regard.

Therefore, the methods of reconnaissance have become primitive again, but these scouts are all elite veterans, so the efficiency of reconnaissance is by no means low.

"Pass on my order: advance at full speed! Notify the rear troops to follow quickly, and send more scouts to search the surrounding area. Don't miss any clues!"

Zhu Di drew his sword, and through its gleam, he seemed to see, in that instant, the uncertain expression on the enemy commander's face.

The Mongol Yuan dynasty was also caught off guard. They had painstakingly set up a trap, but Zhu Di launched a fierce attack and deception, completely overturning all their plans.

"kill!"

Zhu Di commanded his army to begin attacking the Mongol camp.

With a single Legion Talent blast, the outer wall of the camp was shattered, and the Ming army began its attack on the Mongol camp like wolves and tigers.

The camp was built by the two military geniuses of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty, so it didn't have many weaknesses. Therefore, Zhu Di chose to personally take up his horse and directly launch a strong attack.

The Mongol Yuan dynasty had already begun making preparations after discovering that Zhu Di was launching an offensive.

However, they still couldn't guard against Zhu Di. Even though the camp was extremely well-fortified and had no flaws, Zhu Di created a flaw himself.

The soldiers on both sides clashed and began a fierce battle.

Zhu Di's natural talent as a monarch was immediately apparent.

The talent effect is simple and is called Conqueror.

You will receive a certain boost for each faction you eliminate.

Now, Zhu Di, originally the General Who Guards the North of the Ming Dynasty, had eliminated many forces, so the effect of his blessing has become abnormally powerful.

In an instant, the entire army received the enhancement effect, and its overall combat power even doubled.

"Die to me!"

The Mongol generals believed that to capture the enemy, one must first capture their leader.

But Zhu Di didn't even glance at them; his two officers, without needing any orders, directly blocked the Mongol generals' charge.

Zhu Di drew his bow, nocked an arrow, and released the bowstring with a loud thud.

The arrows flew like shooting stars, killing the unfortunate Mongol general.

Although Zhu Di wasn't the most skilled warrior, he was undoubtedly the most capable of all the princes, and his attacks on ordinary officers were nothing short of a one-sided massacre. (End of Chapter)