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"I do have some troops under my command and have assembled them. But there are only a few hundred thousand of them, since most of my elite troops were scattered in different places before. Some of them are disappointed in me and are unwilling to return. They will only be willing to come back to serve after I regain the throne. There was no other way; I only resorted to this tactic for the sake of so-called imperial power."

Jiang Chuan was greatly shocked at this moment—what a brilliant move of retreating to advance, keeping the whole world in the dark.

Only then did everyone realize that this old emperor was indeed an extraordinary figure, capable of assessing the situation at crucial moments and drawing the entire Earth into the conflict in order to protect himself.

However, now that we are in the final stages, it is not yet time to make any statements about what to do next or what their plans are.

"Then let's not rush things for now and focus on handling the follow-up matters. If we can resolve them properly, that will be about it."

"As ordered!"

So everyone immediately began preparations. What impact would this immediate action have? This was an unavoidable fact.

The three-day deadline arrived in the blink of an eye. At this moment, the tyrant did not act as everyone expected, but instead directly issued a letter of refusal.

"How dare you refuse me?"

For decades, the old village chief had been waiting for this very moment. Once he was ready, he immediately ordered the entire army to attack.

"Attention, everyone! We have conducted numerous drills, and before us lies the real royal city. Defeat them, storm the city, and we will achieve final victory."

Clearly, these generals, though older, were all highly motivated. The day had finally arrived; everything was about to begin.

"attack!"

With a command given, the million-strong army launched its most ferocious offensive against the royal city, following a phased attack strategy.

Although this army only has a strength of several hundred thousand, its overall combat strength is not weak when combined with the large number of civilians in the capital.

The offensives launched by the two armies around the ancient city wall were indeed quite different. Despite the continuous and heavy bombardment, the wall proved to be far more sturdy than expected.

Jiangchuan quickly received the intelligence.

"Attention all troops, assemble our forces immediately and begin the advance. I believe that when their fighting reaches its climax, it will be the time for us to directly engage the enemy."

According to the existing plan, they only need to march in secret.

For the first three days, the tyrant's army did indeed demonstrate extraordinary fighting power, making it difficult for the million-strong army to make any effective progress.

"What's going on? Has our attack been stalled to this extent? If so, aren't we in a predicament?"

At this moment, the old village chief was like an ant on a hot pan. Despite commanding an army of millions, the daily heavy casualty figures still shocked him.

Even more shocking is the staggering extent of the damage to our own artillery and weaponry.

However, the tyrant's situation is equally dire. Although he is still putting up a fierce resistance, the city's food and other supplies are dwindling.

"At this rate of consumption, we can only hold out for another seven days at most before we run out of ammunition and food. However, the enemy should not be able to hold out for long either."

Based on the quartermaster's report, it is inferred that if the situation continues, the tyrant may win the final victory, but it is still difficult to say for sure, because data shows that the old village chief's army seems to have a backup plan.

This means they must grasp a key principle right now.

"Wait, didn't the old emperor promise to come to our aid? The war has progressed this far, doesn't he intend to lend a hand?"

Everyone was clearly surprised. Did the old emperor really intend to wait until both armies were exhausted before showing himself? In fact, after several days of secret marching, Jiang Chuan's troops had already set up camp nearby, but they had not yet waited for the best time to attack.

After two more days of fierce fighting, both sides are exhausted and simply unable to resolve the issue properly.

In contrast, Jiangchuan's army was quite relaxed. Because of the frequent stops and starts, they were able to rest and recuperate sufficiently and were in high spirits.

"Alright everyone, our rest period is almost over. We're about to launch a powerful attack. Are you all ready?"

All the generals were greatly excited at this moment, as it was finally their turn to take the stage.

"You should understand what mission our peacekeeping force from all over the world is shouldered. Moreover, the old emperor's army is already ready in the rear, which makes the situation completely different."

In reality, people have different opinions on this approach, but peacekeeping forces do have this obligation to some extent.

The situation has changed, and to ensure everyone's safety, they immediately took action after making thorough preparations.

The old village chief organized another attack on the city, but still struggled to make a breakthrough. At this moment, Jiang Chuan made a decisive move, dispatching his mechanical legion to the battlefield at top speed.

The sudden appearance of a large army in the sky surprised the old village chief.

"Immediately deploy our air force to engage them; we must ensure that air superiority is in our hands."

But the old village chief reacted too late. By the time his air force arrived, the peacekeeping force's air force was already waiting in ambush and on high alert.

This was an unusual battle. After quickly regaining their composure, everyone immediately took action, and they knew exactly how to proceed.

"It's okay, at least now we can find better ways, so we don't have to worry too much about those pointless things."

In fact, it was quite difficult for everyone to find such an opportunity at this moment, but it would be great if it could truly help everyone.

As expected, this scene was indeed extraordinary. Jiang Chuan's army routed the old village chief's troops in a very short time.

The citizens of the city were overjoyed when they saw the peacekeeping troops appearing above, especially the remaining garrison.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Jiang Chuan flew directly to the royal city and found the tyrant who was directing the battle.

This was their first meeting.

"First of all, I understand that as the commander-in-chief, I should be aware of certain etiquette in this situation. Therefore, according to etiquette, I should still bow to you, after all, from an official point of view, you are still the monarch of this empire."

Upon seeing this, the tyrant immediately understood: Jiang Chuan's appearance was to assist the old emperor in delivering a message.

"Please speak frankly, what exactly is your intention?"

"Here's the situation: if you open the city gates now, you'll surely be defeated. But there's no need to worry too much at the moment; our peacekeeping forces are continuously helping you clear out the enemy. In exchange, you must get your army back under the old emperor's command. That shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Upon hearing this, the tyrant roughly understood.

"You mean you want me to abdicate, right?"

"Whether to abdicate or make other arrangements is an internal matter of your empire. As an outsider, I have no right to interfere. I have only come as an envoy to convey the old emperor's thoughts to you. Please consider how to respond."

Clearly, everyone knew the crucial moment had finally arrived, and no one expected these ministers to still do what they did. (End of Chapter)