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Since the day the battle began, Guo Xiaotian had been eagerly awaiting a letter from Guo Huai announcing that he had conquered the Eastern Dragon Empire. However, to his disappointment, every letter from Guo Huai reported that the entire army was still fighting fiercely against the Eastern Dragon Empire and was on the verge of capturing Dragon Glory City.
Now, more than a month had passed, and Guo Huai was still claiming to be about to breach Dragon Glory City, which only fueled Guo Xiaotian's frustration.
Today, as soon as Guo Xiaotian returned to his study, his orderly informed him that Guo Huai had sent a trusted aide with a letter. Soon after, a lieutenant placed Guo Huai's letter on the Dragon Writing Desk while kneeling before him.
As Guo Xiaotian tore open the envelope and read the letter, his expression grew increasingly grim. Finally, with a loud slap, he slammed the letter down on the table and coldly asked the messenger, "Tell me in detail what happened a few days ago."
The messenger had never encountered such an imposing presence and trembled for a long time before briefly explaining the surprise attack that night to Guo Xiaotian.
Just as the messenger finished speaking, there was a loud crash as Guo Xiaotian unleashed his Fighting Qi, shattering the entire Dragon Writing Desk. He then roared, "Useless! Useless! All of you are useless!" After saying this, Guo Xiaotian immediately left the study, leaving the messenger dumbfounded and unsure whether to stay or go.
The next morning, Guo Xiaotian gathered his personal guard, totaling thirty thousand men. This elite force was meticulously trained by Guo Xiaotian himself and was equipped on par with the elite cavalry of the four empires. However, those elite cavalry units were few in number; for instance, the Earth Dragon Knight Order of the Eastern Dragon Empire consisted of only fifty members. Although other empires had more elite cavalry than the Eastern Dragon Empire, their numbers were still around five hundred.
In contrast, Guo Xiaotian's elite guard numbered thirty thousand. All of these soldiers were carefully selected cavalrymen, each riding a Fifth Tier magical beast, while officers at the Captain level rode Sixth Tier mounts. The three Grand Marshals of his personal guard rode Ninth Tier magical beasts and all possessed Divine Knight-level strength.
Once Guo Xiaotian assembled his Royal Guard, he led his troops to the outskirts of Dragon Glory City. When Guo Huai learned that Guo Xiaotian had arrived in person, he immediately ran out several miles to greet him, accompanied by three Grand Marshals from other empires who also ran out to meet him.
Upon seeing Guo Xiaotian's stern face, everyone felt anxious because they were unaware of his temperament. However, based on each king's demeanor, it was evident that none had a good temper—especially not someone like Guo Xiaotian, known as the strongest king in this realm.
Their anxiety was justified when they saw that despite a crowd coming to welcome him, Guo Xiaotian did not stop at all but continued forward with his troops. Guo Huai and the three Grand Marshals closely followed behind the Royal Guard.
Soon enough, Guo Xiaotian arrived at the central military tent and took his seat at the head of the table while Guo Huai and others stood before him with their heads bowed.
"Alright, I am here now. You can tell me about what has happened recently. Why can't over one hundred thousand men from three countries take down a mere Dragon Glory City?"
The first to speak was, of course, Guo Huai. He knelt on the ground and briefly recounted the events that had transpired. Following him, Grand Marshal Feski of the Northern Bear Empire described the situation during his attack on Dragon Glory City. Lastly, Willy elaborated in detail on the reasons for his disastrous defeat.
Willy wanted to prove to Guo Xiaotian that he was not useless, so he exaggerated the capabilities of the Eastern Dragon Empire. From catapults to giant crossbows, he even went so far as to mention trivial details about Shangguan Junhong.
However, he misjudged Guo Xiaotian's temperament. Although Guo Xiaotian enjoyed flattery, he did not tolerate those who shirked responsibility. Willy's account focused solely on external factors, completely absolving himself of any blame.
After Willy finished speaking, Guo Xiaotian ignored him entirely and turned his gaze to Grand Marshal Du Jin of the West Lion Empire. "Du Jin, what are your thoughts?"
"Your Majesty, after several days of skirmishes, it is clear that the soldiers of the Eastern Dragon Empire are much more elite than those of the Northern Bear Empire during their siege. Even our best troops may not be able to match them. Moreover, they possess very powerful and advanced defensive weapons. Therefore, I believe a direct assault would lead to significant casualties."
"What do you suggest we do instead?"
"In terms of numbers, we have many more soldiers than they do, and our generals are also stronger than those of the Eastern Dragon Empire. Rather than attacking their city, we should lure them out to fight us in open battle. This would greatly increase our chances of victory."
"Since you have this idea, why didn't you mention it before I arrived?"
"Your Majesty, before your arrival, this idea was nearly impossible to implement. First, the soldiers from the three nations could not be unified under a single command; if we forced them together, they would not withstand an assault from the elite troops of the Eastern Dragon Empire. Second, at that time we had just suffered a surprise attack and consecutive defeats, which had severely dampened our alliance's morale. It was not suitable for isolated engagements. Now that you are here, Your Majesty, we can unify our three nations and boost our morale significantly; that is why I am sharing my thoughts now."
Although Du Jin flattered Guo Xiaotian somewhat, it was a compliment that made Guo Xiaotian feel quite comfortable. This kind of flattery was beyond what someone like Willy could express. After finishing his remarks, Du Jin returned to his position and lowered his head, waiting for Guo Xiaotian's orders.
Upon hearing Du Jin's words, Guo Xiaotian felt a surge of joy and nodded at the bowed Du Jin. This small gesture did not escape Guo Huai's notice; he was adept at reading Guo Xiaotian's thoughts. Thus, Guo Huai bowed towards Guo Xiaotian and said:
"Your Majesty, after observing the recent offensives, I have noticed that Grand Marshal Du Jin is a wise general who has provided valuable insights regarding warfare. For instance, during the last surprise attack by the enemy, the West Lion Empire suffered the least losses among the three empires. This indicates that Grand Marshal Du Jin is indeed a talented individual. I have long wished to recommend him to Your Majesty but was unsure of your thoughts on this matter."
At this moment, Guo Xiaotian took another look at Du Jin. Although he was in his fifties and only an average Advanced Knight in strength, his abilities were certainly not limited to mere martial prowess. Thus, Guo Xiaotian asked, "Grand Marshal Du Jin, how would you feel about coming to assist our Guardian Nation?"
Although this could be seen as poaching, any official from any empire who is chosen by the Guardian Nation considers it a tremendous blessing. The various empires are well aware that the Guardian Nation represents the protectors and holds the highest authority on the continent. Therefore, whoever is selected by the Guardian Nation will be sent off with great fanfare by their king. This means that their country gains a foothold within the Guardian Nation, and if this person earns the favor of Guo Xiaotian, it would be a significant boon for their nation.
A single statement from Guo Xiaotian left Du Jin stunned; happiness had come too suddenly. He then knelt before Guo Xiaotian, saying, "I am always ready to follow your orders, Your Majesty."
"Please rise. From today until the campaign against the Eastern Dragon Empire concludes, you will serve as my advisor. After the war, I will personally request your presence from your king. I hope you won't make me regret this decision."
"Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will do my utmost."
Having just arrived and already receiving the attention of a wise strategist like Guo Xiaotian lifted Du Jin's spirits considerably. "Since Grand Marshal Du Jin has spoken, you should go inspire your soldiers and tell them I have arrived and will fight alongside them until the end. Get a good night's rest; we will meet those rebels from the Eastern Dragon Empire tomorrow morning."
The three Grand Marshals immediately bid farewell to Guo Xiaotian and returned to their barracks, while Guo Huai quickly transformed back into his role as chief steward to arrange accommodations and meals for Guo Xiaotian.
Du Jin returned to his tent and recounted everything that had happened to Vice Marshal Liu Hong. After hearing this, Liu Hong immediately congratulated Du Jin.
In contrast, Willy was furious upon returning to his tent. He couldn't understand why Guo Huai held him in such high regard but ultimately allowed Du Jin from the West Lion Empire to take advantage of him. After venting his anger for a while, he eventually grew tired and went to sleep.
Due to his anger lingering late into the night and his injuries still not healed, Willy woke up later than usual. When he arrived at the tent, Feski from the Northern Bear Empire and Du Jin from the West Lion Empire were already waiting inside. Without hesitation, Guo Xiaotian ordered him to be taken out and given twenty military lashes.
Willy could not voice any objections since it was an order from Guo Xiaotian; he lacked the courage to resist. After being punished, he could only grit his teeth and stand there silently. However, Feski found great amusement in Willy's predicament; seeing Feski's expression of wanting to laugh but holding back only made Willy more irritated. Fortunately, with Guo Xiaotian present, he dared not act out.
"Since everyone is here, I won't waste time on unnecessary words. Today we mobilize all forces and prepare at the front lines; we will confront the Eastern Dragon Empire properly. You three Grand Marshals should gather your troops and follow me out."
"Yes."
With Guo Xiaotian's command, the entire Three Kingdoms Alliance began to assemble. A massive army of one million marched toward Dragon Glory City. Soon, Shangguan Junhong received word that the Three Kingdoms Alliance had mobilized and was approaching the city.
Shangguan Junhong, Shangguan Junpeng, Liu Guanfeng, and other generals quickly climbed onto the city walls. At that moment, a Lieutenant rode a Mount to the foot of the wall:
"People of the Eastern Dragon Empire on the wall, listen! Today, His Majesty Guo Xiaotian is present. You rebels should surrender and open the gates. People of the Eastern Dragon Empire on the wall, listen..."
Hearing the Lieutenant's call, everyone looked into the distance and saw a golden-yellow carriage in the center, covered with a cloud-patterned canopy. Beneath the canopy sat a person who appeared to be in his fifties, with a robust figure and a dignified presence. Even from afar, it was clear that this person was an authority figure; such an aura could not be feigned by just anyone.
Upon seeing Guo Xiaotian, Shangguan Junhong and Shangguan Junpeng were momentarily stunned and instinctively took two steps back. Shangguan Junhong then whispered, "It's Guo Xiaotian, it really is Guo Xiaotian." He couldn't help but lose his composure.
While Shangguan Junhong remained calm in the face of the Southern Tiger Empire's hundreds of thousands of troops besieging the city, he felt intimidated upon seeing Guo Xiaotian. This demonstrated Guo Xiaotian's formidable reputation in the Knightly World.
Liu Guanfeng patted Shangguan Junhong on the shoulder: "Second brother, there's no need to be afraid. Since His Majesty has openly defied Guo Xiaotian’s wishes, it indicates that this day would come sooner or later. We must face it, regardless of who they are. Guo Xiaotian is just an ordinary person; there’s no need to be overly fearful.
Today, you and Sixth Prince are responsible for guarding the city wall while I take some men down to take a look."
"Big brother, please be careful; after all, it's Guo Xiaotian."
"That’s nothing to worry about. You know your big brother's strength; it won't be so easy for them to kill me."
After saying this, Liu Guanfeng stepped down from the city wall. Liu Guanlei, Liu Guanyu, Bao Rui, Copper Bull, Iron Bull, and Hank Niu all followed him down. At the city gate, Liu Guanfeng gathered five Ten Thousand People.
The west gate of Dragon Glory City slowly opened. Liu Guanfeng charged out first and halted his Mount about five hundred meters away from the Three Kingdoms Alliance's million-strong army. He stood firm against them without flinching.
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