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Liu Guanlei, Liu Guanyu, and Liu Guanfeng stood on the wall of Little Star Village, looking across because the direction was towards Shining Star City, where there was also a military force inside.
"Third Brother, when do you think they will arrive?"
"The scouts report that they have gathered an army of thirty thousand people and are expected to attack us soon. Have the crossbows been given to the soldiers?"
Liu Guanyu nodded, "Third Brother, what are you thinking? You actually thought of something as good as crossbows?"
"Not just crossbows, Third Brother. He has also prepared a sleeve arrow for each soldier."
"If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten. Third Brother, the sleeve arrow is just as effective as the crossbow; it allows for close-range attacks and can shoot three bolts at once. It's truly hard to defend against."
"By the way, Third Brother, how did you manage to equip all these weapons in such a short time?"
"This is easy to handle. While on Diaoyu Island, I only arranged for ordinary blacksmiths to forge parts, while the key components were all handled by Senior Brother Qifeng Ge and his disciples. Other blacksmiths would take a long time to make a crossbow, but making a single part is very quick. In the end, I just need to assemble these parts with some people.
Moreover, those blacksmiths only learned how to make one part and didn't have the critical components. Even if they came together, they wouldn't be able to produce this kind of crossbow. At the same time, I installed a small mechanism on the critical part of the crossbow; once these weapons are assembled, they cannot be opened again. If opened, the key components will be damaged and outsiders won't be able to replicate them, so I'm not worried about them being picked up by the enemy."
Liu Guanfeng's two older brothers were dumbfounded. They rubbed their eyes vigorously: "Third Brother, if I didn't see your face, I would really think you were an old demon who had lived for over a hundred years. How can someone so young have so many tricks up their sleeve?"
Liu Guanfeng secretly chuckled to himself, thinking: Big Brother, if you came from another advanced world like I did and read a lot of time-travel novels, you would know these things too.
However, Liu Guanfeng could only think about these things in his heart; on the surface, he said seriously: "I just ponder some issues when I'm free. For example, our people use bows and arrows, but some people are too weak to draw a bow, so I thought of crossbows and then improved upon them. It's just about thinking more."
"Big Brother, you forgot that Third Brother brought those Little Guys from Rain City to win the championship in the School-Level Competition. Everyone acknowledges that it was all thanks to Third Brother's efforts. Our Third Brother was already so impressive when he was young, and now that he's grown up, of course, he's even more formidable."
Liu Guanlei nodded, "Second Brother, you're right. Fortunately, he is a child of our Liu Family; otherwise, we would be in trouble."
The two brothers harmonized while Liu Guanfeng could only shake his head helplessly. Just as the three brothers were chatting and laughing on the city wall, fifty thousand reserve troops from the capital arrived at Shining Star City. Among these reserve troops was a Divine Envoy from Hua Xing.
Wu Ta led his subordinates to greet Divine Envoy Jiang Xingshi outside the gate. Upon seeing Wu Ta, Jiang Xingshi stepped out of the sedan chair and walked alongside Wu Ta into the military camp. Although Wu Ta was a second Divine Envoy and had a lower status than Jiang Xingshi, both were powerful Divine Knights, so their relationship remained equal.
After the two strongest individuals from Huaxing Kingdom entered the military camp, Wu Ta wanted to offer Jiang Xingshi the main seat since he was the Divine Envoy. However, Jiang Xingshi insisted that he was only here to help and not to take on the role of Grand Marshal, so he chose to sit in the first seat on the left.
Seeing Jiang Xingshi's insistence, Wu Ta had nothing more to say. He looked up at his subordinates and said, "Everyone listen carefully. We will rest here for one night before setting off tomorrow directly to Xiaoye Village."
Early the next morning, Wu Ta set out with his men. Three days later, they arrived at Xiaoye Village. By this time, Xiaoye Village had become mostly empty, with only a few elderly residents remaining. Anyone with any strength had fled with their belongings.
Xiaoye Village was located at the border between Huaxing Kingdom and Starfall Kingdom. Just two kilometers away from Xiaoye Village was Little Star Village, which was now filled with soldiers from Starfall Kingdom.
As soon as Wu Ta and his group arrived at Xiaoye Village, Liu Guanfeng received reports about it. Meanwhile, Wu Ta inside Xiaoye Village learned that Little Star Village was already occupied by soldiers; however, they had not yet determined the number of troops present. Since Liu Guanfeng had already reported to Sun Liang when the Huaxing Kingdom's envoy left Starfall Kingdom, Sun Liang began arranging for villagers to evacuate and registered each household. Sun Liang promised that after this battle was over, he would help them rebuild their homes—provided they won.
Wu Ta's men began to garrison in Xiaoye Village. Fortunately, there were many empty rooms in the village, so soldiers did not have to sleep in tents; after all, tents could not compare to proper houses.
After settling all the soldiers, Wu Ta called together all his generals since there was no need to trouble Jiang Xingshi at this time. Jiang Xingshi's role was mainly to protect their camp and deal with any Divine-Level Experts from the enemy; if there was only one Divine Knight on the opposing side, they might not even need Jiang Xingshi's assistance.
Wu Ta looked at his generals and said, "Across from us is Little Star Village of Starfall Kingdom. However, scouts have reported that Little Star Village has been reinforced by those from Starfall Kingdom. I think we should test their defenses tomorrow. Who is willing to go?"
At this moment, Na Kuang clasped his fists and said, "Grand Marshal, I came out from the imperial capital with the sole intention of becoming a Vanguard Officer. I wonder if Grand Marshal could grant me the position of Vanguard? I will certainly pave the way for you through mountains and build bridges for you over waters."
Seeing Na Kuang's enthusiasm, Wu Ta nodded in agreement, "Alright, then I hereby appoint you as the Vanguard Officer for our expeditionary force. I will provide you with five Ten Thousand People horses for the Vanguard Camp. Tomorrow, you will personally lead the charge to test the enemy's strength."
"I accept the command."
"Commander, I have something to say."
"General Zhong Yi, feel free to speak."
"Commander, I also wish to take on the role of Vanguard. My master and junior brothers were injured by people from Starfall Kingdom. I seek revenge for them and humbly request that you place me in the Vanguard Camp, even if it is just as a soldier."
"It is rare for General Zhong to show such sincerity. In light of your loyalty and filial piety, I will appoint you as Vice Vanguard today. Additionally, I will increase the number of troops in your Vanguard Camp by twenty thousand. Now it all depends on your performance."
Zhong Yi and Na Kuang both clasped their fists towards Wu Ta and said, "Yes, we will do our utmost."
"Then you two may go ahead."
"Understood."
After Na Kuang and Zhong Yi left the Tent, they gathered their seventy thousand troops and marched out of Xiaoye Village. After walking another mile, their Vanguard Camp was only a mile away from Little Star Village. Taking advantage of the remaining daylight, Na Kuang and Zhong Yi began to set up camp.
At this time, Liu Guanfeng and his two brothers had already ascended the city tower and could see the Vanguard Camp stationed on the flat ground. "Third Brother, scouts report that this troop has around sixty to seventy thousand soldiers."
Liu Guanfeng smiled at his elder brother, "Elder Brother, you are now the Grand Marshal. You can't scare your subordinates."
"I'm just used to it. So, Third Brother, how do you plan to fight?"
"How to fight? They should come tomorrow to test our strength. We just need to send out some deputy generals to handle it."
"Isn't that guaranteed to lose?"
"Elder Brother, don't forget we came out this time to train the troops. If we don't confront them head-on, we won't be able to train the soldiers. The soldiers who can survive in a counterattack are the most elite. Only then can we make them truly elite."
"Alright, everything will proceed according to Third Brother's plan."
Just as the three were about to leave the city wall, Liu Guanyu patted Liu Guanfeng on the shoulder. Liu Guanfeng turned to his Second Brother and asked, "Second Brother, is there something else?"
"Third Brother, they have already arrived. Isn't it a bit rude not to prepare a meeting gift for them?"
"Are you suggesting I send someone to raid their camp? Don't forget that you two are now the Grand Marshal and Vice Marshal. Why ask me for decisions?"
"It's not about raiding their camp. Second Brother just wants to know if you have any good ideas to make them uncomfortable without wasting a single soldier. I haven't thought of anything yet."
"Second Brother, you're being too unkind. They just arrived, and you're treating them like this?"
"Hurry up and speak; Second Brother knows you have plenty of tricks."
"This is easy to handle, Second Brother. Let's go back now. At that time, you can find a hundred loud people and have them bring some iron pots and basins to your Tent. Then you can see if you are satisfied with my method."
"Alright, Second Brother, I will wait to see your clever idea. I'm going to find people now."
Liu Guanfeng accompanied his elder brother Liu Guanlei back into the Tent. Not long after, two months passed, and they came back from outside: "Third Brother, I have gathered all the people you wanted. These individuals are all loud voices. Moreover, they have brought iron pots and basins as per your request."
"Second Brother, you have worked hard."
Only ten captains entered; upon seeing Liu Guanfeng, they bowed to him: "Greetings, General Liu."
"Get up. I see you all look familiar; did you come from Diaoyu Island?"
The ten soldiers nodded in unison.
"Good, I have called you here today for a mission."
"Please give your orders, General Liu."
"You will take your subordinates out of the city and find a good hiding spot around the Vanguard Camp's campsite across the way. Then, in order, shout every ten minutes. Each shout should last about ten minutes."
"General, what should we shout?"
"Use your imagination; whether it's singing or cursing is up to you. However, one thing you must remember is that you cannot make contact with the other side. If they come out to find you, retreat; when they go back, continue moving in. When it’s almost dawn, throw the iron pots and such directly into their Barracks, and then you can return."
“General Liu, are we really just going to do something this simple?” one of the soldiers asked.
Liu Guanfeng nodded, “The task isn’t difficult, but it’s not easy to execute well. Remember, you are doing this covertly, and no soldier can be harmed. Can you manage that?”
“We can manage it.”
“Don’t underestimate this mission. If you do well, the other side won’t get a wink of sleep tonight. Then you’ll have achieved something.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Go prepare. Move out after dark, and remember to return before dawn.”
“Yes, sir.” The ten Squad Leaders turned and left.
As soon as the soldiers departed, Liu Guanyu couldn’t help but laugh, “Third Brother, I really didn’t expect you to come up with such a devious trick.”
“Second Brother, that’s where you’re wrong. You asked me to find a way. Now that I have a plan, you call it devious.”
“Alright, alright, let’s pretend Second Brother didn’t say anything. You really have a lot of tricks up your sleeve. Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night for the Vanguard Camp.”
Liu Guanlei thought for a moment and said, “Third Brother, if you only let ten people shout, how far will that sound carry? Will the entire camp be able to hear it?”
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