webnovelfull Chapter 447: A Strange Victory Shocks the Camp
Chapter 447: A Strange Victory Shocks the Camp
In the tent of old General Xiao Zhenting, the candlelight was as dim as a bean, and the dim light swayed gently on the solemn faces of everyone, reflecting the deep worry even more clearly.
A group of generals sat around, each of them feeling as if their hearts were being hung by a huge rock, heavy and filled with deep concern for Shen Shaodong, Shen Li and others' expedition.
Xiao Zhenting's brows were furrowed tightly, as if tied in a knot. The wrinkles on his face looked like deep ravines carved by time. His voice was filled with anxiety as he spoke worriedly, "This expedition is like stepping into the gates of hell. There is no chance of survival.
In the vast ocean, it is not easy to find the traces of more than 100,000 enemy bandits. Moreover, even if they find them, Shen Li and his men, with only a team of less than a thousand people, how can they resist the surging enemy forces?
The deputy general leaned forward and hurriedly comforted him, "General, don't worry so much. General Shen and Princess Fuxi are riding on dragons and flying geese. They are as fast as lightning and have great concealment. They can approach the enemy without anyone noticing.
Furthermore, the muskets and artillery teams supported by the Lichen Kingdom are so powerful that they can deal a fatal blow to the enemy from a long distance.
In my opinion, our troops are highly mobile and have advanced weapons, so it is not impossible for us to catch the enemy off guard."
The eldest prince, Xuan Chen, nodded slightly, lost in thought. After a moment, he spoke calmly, "Mobility and weaponry are indeed our strengths, but naval warfare is ever-changing, with countless variables. Our understanding of the complex and unpredictable weather and treacherous sea conditions at sea is extremely limited, while the enemy has the advantage of being on home turf. I'm truly worried that if the battle becomes stalemate, our team will be isolated and helpless. That would be an extremely critical situation."
The Second Prince Xuan Heng said with a solemn and worried look on his face, “Not only that, the enemy warships are numerous, and the huge fleet they form is impenetrable.
Even if we can launch a surprise attack with a force of less than a thousand people, how can we sustain the attack? Once we are surrounded by the enemy, how can we break out? These are all difficult problems.
General Li's expression was stern, his tone filled with worry: "I heard that the enemy's warships are well-equipped and equipped with elite troops who are good at naval warfare.
Most of our soldiers are accustomed to land warfare, so fighting at sea would be a significant loss of combat effectiveness. Furthermore, we have no idea of the enemy's specific deployments and tactics, making this undoubtedly an extremely difficult and tough battle.
So General Shen and the others didn't let us go after careful consideration!"
General Wang's gaze was firm as he loudly retorted, "Princess Fuxi has always been resourceful, and General Shen is experienced and battle-hardened. Since they dared to lead the troops into battle, they must have carefully considered and planned before taking action."
In my opinion, we can adopt guerrilla tactics, taking advantage of the flexibility of the Jiaolong and Fei'e, firing one shot and then changing positions, continuously depleting the enemy's manpower. We must not engage the enemy head-on."
General Chen nodded in agreement and continued, "General Wang is absolutely right. However, we must also be wary of an enemy counterattack. Once they understand our tactical intentions, they may change their formation and launch an encirclement and suppression attack on us."
Therefore, we must always have a second echelon ready in the rear, so that if the front team gets into trouble, they can provide timely support and solve the urgent problem."
At this time, General Zhao, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up: "I think we can make clever use of the natural environment at sea.
For example, we should carefully survey the ocean currents and wind direction in the surrounding waters in advance, find the right moment, and use these natural forces to disrupt the enemy's formation and create a favorable opportunity for our attack."
Upon hearing this, everyone fell into deep thought. A momentary silence fell within the tent, the only sound being the occasional crackling of candlelight. Everyone was mentally weighing the pros and cons of this naval battle, racking their brains for a strategy.
They all knew that the outcome of this battle not only affected the life and death of Shen Li and others, but was also closely related to the safety and prosperity of the country.
Just as everyone was filled with worry and gloom, a soldier, beaming with joy, came running towards them, shouting at the top of his voice, "Report! General Shen and Princess Fuxi have returned triumphantly with their troops, having won a resounding victory! They've also captured a large number of enemy troops and seized many warships!"
This news was like a thunderclap, instantly sending shockwaves through the camp. Everyone's faces flashed with disbelief, as they looked at each other.
At this moment, General Xiao was the first to come to his senses. He raised his head and laughed heartily: "Hearing is believing, seeing is believing. Since everyone is still suspicious, let's go together and see for ourselves!"
As soon as the words fell, everyone in the tent rushed out like a surging tide. Second Prince Xuan Heng was even more anxious, and hurriedly urged his personal guard, "Quick, carry me on your back, and be quick. I have to go and see this rare spectacle!"
On the seashore, fifty enemy ships were lined up neatly, like a phalanx of soldiers waiting for inspection, and were moored in the harbor in an orderly manner.
The weapons that had been confiscated had long been quietly stored by Shen Li in her mysterious space. When the enemy noticed this scene, they were all stunned, their eyes wide open, and their faces were full of disbelief.
The last time they showed such shocked expressions was when they saw the dragons and flying geese soaring in the clouds. That shocking scene is still deeply imprinted in their hearts, and the situation before them this time is also beyond imagination.
Looking around, hundreds of thousands of enemy soldiers were dejected and listless, tightly bound by the special method taught by Shen Shaodong. They were squatting or sitting, crowded together, the scene was spectacular.
Inside the camp, generals and soldiers poured out like a tide. Everyone chattered, their faces filled with shock and confusion. It was hard to imagine what kind of miraculous scheme General Shen and his men had pulled off, capturing over a hundred thousand people with less than a thousand men. To everyone, it seemed like a fairy tale, but the scene before them was so real that they couldn't help but believe it.
The only plausible explanation is that Princess Fuxi's master, Xuanfeng Sanren, is a transcendental immortal.
As the saying goes, a master's skill produces a brilliant student. Since the master possessed immense magical powers, Princess Fuxi naturally possessed some magical skills as well. At this moment, this thought flashed through the minds of everyone present. They gazed at Princess Fuxi with awe and wonder, as if the person standing before them wasn't just a delicate princess, but a fairy who had descended to earth to save humanity.
Everyone was whispering to each other, their words full of curiosity about the magic and respect for the princess. The whole scene was filled with mystery and excitement because of this incredible speculation.