You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

boom!

With a loud crash, the city gate was smashed open, and almost simultaneously, the defenders thrust out spears and fired arrows in rapid succession.

However, the bullets struck the shield, a move that Da Qian had anticipated.

The enemy responded with the same attack, but with greater precision and speed. In a swift sweep, all the enemies guarding the city gate were killed, and the siege engine, wielding its battering ram, thundered into the city.

At this moment, both the city walls and the city gates have fallen.

It's important to understand that Wangjiang City had a very narrow offensive front; the only area available for the army to deploy its forces was this one side. Daqian chose to take it by force, conquering it through sheer strength while simultaneously advancing rapidly into the interior.

As expected, the city displayed "[Occupation Progress: 10%]", and Xia He understood that the overall situation was already decided.

Urban warfare is pointless.

It has lost its strategic significance as a pass.

Even the remaining meat grinder battles within the city are merely tactical gains and losses, unable to halt the Great Qian's southern expedition.

However, the enemy continues to put up a stubborn resistance.

Commander-in-Chief Lin Jian led his personal guards in a fierce battle at the city gate, managing to halt the advance of the Daqian army with the strength of a top hero. Unfortunately, times had changed, and the larger Daqian army had cultivated a greater number of psychic warriors.

Seeing that someone dared to stand out so boldly, they immediately swarmed and attacked.

Boom!

This battle was small in number but extremely high in quality, involving the city lord's personal guards and the spiritual energy forces of the Great Qian Dynasty, as well as many heroes and powerful warriors.

The two sides fought fiercely and were evenly matched, but the situation developed rapidly.

Xia He witnessed the large army storming into the city, continuing to occupy it while bypassing the fierce battle. Soon, Du Shaoqian also arrived at the scene to participate in the suppression, which became the last straw that broke the camel's back.

With a thud, Lin Jian knelt down on one knee.

Severely injured and on the verge of death, the once-powerful figure known as the "Wandering Python" had reached the end of his road.

City-states are no match for a nation like the Great Qian.

From Xia He's perspective as a savior, the city was actually quite formidable, with well-developed systems and complete mechanisms. However, these mechanisms paled in comparison to the sheer numbers, leading to the scene before us:

"What will you do with this place?" Lin Jian asked with his last breath.

"rest assured."

Du Shaoqian coldly replied, "We are not an army that burns, kills, and loots. It will be safe here, but it will be goodbye forever."

He beheaded the enemy commander-in-chief with a single stroke; this was a trophy to be sent back to Xiayi.

In an instant, the entire army shouted for victory.

Now that things had come to this, the garrison at Wangjiang knew that resistance was pointless and immediately surrendered, so Daqian quickly began to take over.

Xia He stopped paying attention and looked towards the other side of the river. There, a vast convoy of transport ships headed north, carrying even more reinforcements, but they were too late and destined to be stuck at the city gate.

"Let's observe first, and I'll intervene when the formal southern campaign begins."

The grand yet concealed gaze gradually faded away.

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The temple's leadership quickly received the good news; urgent documents and carrier pigeons confirmed the same thing: Wangjiang City had been captured.

"What a great victory! The Southern Army must be properly rewarded."

Shen Xingyao excitedly asked for instructions.

Feng Tianyin nodded immediately. Just follow the rules and regulations; such a significant achievement would be recorded in history and deserves a reward. Even she hadn't expected it to end so quickly; it went too smoothly.

Moreover, Heaven must have witnessed it all; a resounding victory was achieved under His witness.

Such a remarkable achievement certainly deserves recognition.

"The front lines should bring us more good news, but they will get tired and need to be rotated. To launch an offensive, we need the sharpest weapons of the Great Qian Dynasty." The reason why Feng Tianyin has not yet set off is because she is waiting for the elite troops to assemble.

The elite troops drawn from the northern tribes, the western and central regions, along with the entire Imperial Guard, constitute the main force for this operation. They are the best of the best, representing the most capable armed force in the entire Great Qian Dynasty. In a sense, they represent the very lifeblood of the entire army and are of paramount importance.

It has a gambling element to it.

After all, such an army not only needs to win, but also control its losses and achieve a sufficient exchange ratio. But then again, the Great Qian Dynasty has taken a huge gamble, even the High Priest has to get involved personally.

"Promote this victory to boost morale, and then I'll set off. Get moving as soon as possible." After giving the order, Feng Tianyin personally approved the rewards.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately responded and obeyed.

A victorious campaign was indeed an excellent choice; being high-profile was fine, since it couldn't be kept secret anyway, so it was a good way to give the enemy a strong deterrent. The entire temple leadership was also eager to achieve glory; after all, they had been at peace for too long, and war was the most lucrative opportunity.

For ordinary civilians, with their families growing large in recent years, sending them to join the army is a good option.

The Great Qian Dynasty, this war machine, was determined to never give up until it achieved its goal.

Chapter 133 Feng Tianyin's First Naval Battle Record (6K)

Has the Battle of Wangjiang ended?

The Qingzhou reinforcements were stunned and incredulous when they were blocked by the city gates that had been changed. A fortress was gone just like that.

The commander in the lead was so angry that he threw down his helmet and cursed, "Shameless Daqian, it must have been a sneak attack!"

The only response from the city walls was a cold laugh; they were completely ignored. Meanwhile, warships bearing the banners of the Great Qian Dynasty were constantly arriving from the other side of the river, clearly preparing for a naval battle.

Want war?

They weren't afraid, but the problem was that the other side had a complete advantage on both land and water.

A city overlooking the river can provide support and cover, and at the very least, it can salvage the wounded and resources, with a continuous supply of logistical materials.

The away game for Qingzhou is full of uncertainties.

The commander snorted coldly, unperturbed, and waved his hand to give the order: "Retreat. Now that Wangjiang has fallen, we need to consider other battlefields. There's no need to risk everyone's lives here. We'll meet again another time."

moment.

A hundred boats raced against each other, their sails billowing in the wind, as the massive fleet of warships changed course and headed south again.

Du Shaoqian, standing on the main city tower, breathed a sigh of relief.

To be honest, if a real battle were to break out, our side would definitely suffer losses. At least 80% of our relatively weaker naval forces would be lost, while we have the advantage of land power. Ultimately, it could turn into a lose-lose situation, with neither side able to recover. Fortunately, the other side is rational, but they are still difficult to deal with.

Qingzhou in the south is not easy to deal with; it has abundant marine resources and eats very well.

It's not his place to deal with it.

Before the expedition, Du Shaoqian, as the general, had already learned about some of the strategic arrangements. Afterwards, the real main force was Shen Xingyao and Feng Tianyin. The elite troops led by them would become a sharp knife to pierce into the south.

The strict defense at the city gates is the greatest deterrent.

Seeing this, the Qingzhou soldiers knew that a head-on attack would only result in them suffering heavy losses, so they could only slink away in disgrace.

"You'll pay the price sooner or later."

"We are sworn enemies of the Great Qian Dynasty. You will see what we mean on the battlefield in the future."

"Our flag will fly over the great plains."

The two sides had a long-standing grudge. After all, the Great Qian Dynasty's occupation of the vast and fertile Southern Blessed Plain deprived Qingzhou of a crucial direction for expansion, forcing it to venture further into the ocean, where the waves were fraught with risks.

Many people go out to sea to fish and risk their lives. This kind of life is a result of the Great Qian Dynasty, or at least that's what they think.

Therefore, they are full of hostility towards the North.

Du Shaoqian had no point in arguing with this, so he just snorted and ignored it.

His duty was to defend the new front, not to engage in reckless fighting. After sending these troublesome fellows away, he immediately ordered the city's defenses to be fortified, determined not to repeat the same mistakes the enemy made.

Yes, sir.

The soldiers of the Great Qian Dynasty began to repair the city walls in an orderly manner, while building barbicans, digging trenches, diverting water to create a moat, and even having a large number of bricks and stones re-laid on the outer perimeter to reinforce and compact it.

They were already familiar with the process; after all, the Great Qian training included engineering projects, so building a city wall on the spot wasn't difficult.

Meanwhile, order was gradually restored in Wangjiang City.

Du Shaoqian kept his promise and did not commit any offenses, maintaining strict military discipline and trying his best not to disturb anyone.

Compare prices and you'll end up throwing things away.

The high quality of the soldiers of Daqian was so different from the oppression of the people in Qingzhou that they won people's hearts and gradually drew them to Daqian.

Little did they know that this was the result of years of construction. From the time High Priest Feng Tianyin established the army, a tradition of discipline had been established. They had captured countless cities in various wars and were very experienced.

While the Southern Army reinforced its defenses at Wangjiang, its main elite forces were rapidly advancing south.

Feng Tianyin led a full 5 troops to the scene.

With the addition of the Southern Area Army's 10 mobile combat troops, it was an unprecedentedly large number.

Too much.

Therefore, she is constantly maintaining a high level of computational activity in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

Not only do I need to wash my face frequently, but I also need to drink water, which slightly lowers the temperature of my head. It won't burn me out, but I'm afraid it might cause an error. Of course, the more water I use, the more it evaporates, until my whole body is enveloped in a misty, ethereal aura.

In the eyes of the soldiers of the Great Qian Dynasty, this was absolutely right.

That's how a high priest should be; he actually boosted morale and made them certain of divine protection.

Those who once fought alongside Feng Tianyin have either retired from the front lines or passed away. In the new era, she has been endowed with more divinity, becoming sacred and noble, a fairy walking among mortals.

Even Shen Xingyao didn't always fight alongside the High Priest back then.

I only vaguely witnessed its splendor.

He laughed and said, "Your Majesty, everyone is very enthusiastic; their morale seems high."

"Just keep up this momentum and get to the front line. But once we cross the Wangjiang River, we'll be fighting on foreign soil. Remember to stay in touch with the fleet and confirm the itinerary."

"clear."

This war is different from the past because of one important variable: river transport.

This doesn't refer to transporting supplies, but rather that the entire main force of the army must board the ships. That's right, these 10 men will travel by boat down the river to fight quickly, and reinforcements will also be sent via waterways to provide support. The entire war plan is inseparable from this vital artery.

Feng Tianyin had a clear plan in her mind: to strike at the heart of the enemy's stronghold.