Chapter 65: The Imperial Frontier
Chen Fan became the generalissimo this time, from a prisoner, he was directly pardoned, and became an imperial general, which is simply a phenomenon that has never been seen before in the Yunhai Empire.
Therefore, after the news came out, the whole country was shocked, and of course, many warriors also cheered.
After all, Chen Fan is the nine-rank martial artist of the Yunhai Empire, this time he joined forces with Yang Xiao to fight the enemy, and the cultivation of the two of them was in the realm of Dacheng, and it was not difficult to resist the invasion of the wolf army.
Chen Fan came to the frontier town, Qigra.
This is the border fortress of the Yunhai Empire, and if the wolf army wants to invade the Central Plains, this is the only way to go.
That is, there will be a big battle between the two sides here.
And the outcome of the war will determine the direction of the general trend of the world in the future.
If the wolf army wins, it can drive straight from here and directly kill the capital of the Yunhai Empire, and from here to the south of the Qigra Fortress, thousands of miles of plains, a horse and a flat river, there is no danger to defend, so once this place is broken through by the wolf army, then the consequences are unimaginable.
"The Generalissimo has arrived!" shouted a soldier in the military hall of Zigra.
Many generals, immediately lined up on both sides, looked respectful, and waited for the arrival of the new generalissimo.
In this Yunhai Empire, where martial arts are respected, the status enjoyed by martial artists is extremely noble.
Therefore, Chen Fan went from a person who did not understand military affairs to a generalissimo, which surprised them at all.
Chen Fan was dressed in a military uniform, his face was solemn, and he walked to the central seat.
"Hello Generalissimo!" said more than a dozen generals in a loud voice.
Chen Fan looked around and found that the top ten generals of the Yunhai Empire had all arrived, among them were young warriors and old warriors, in short, they were all famous heroes, and they were promoted to the current position of generals by relying on years of hard work.
"The generals have worked hard, this time the monarch appointed me as the generalissimo, I think you all know, I Chen Fan on the first day of office, I don't know much about the border situation, please explain it to me. Chen Fan said politely.
"The Generalissimo is polite, and we will do our best to help the Generalissimo break the enemy. The generals said loudly.
"What is the situation between us and the enemy now?" asked Chen Fan.
"Marshal, look. A general named Li Ken pointed to a military map next to him and said, "Now the wolf army, under the leadership of the great general Aliqi, has a total of 100,000 troops, and they are stationed thirty miles outside our city of Zigra, and they are waiting for the left army and the right army to come and turn, and then attack Zigra together." ”
"The wolf army on the left is led by Ali Yun, with a total of 100,000 troops, and is fighting fiercely with my Yang Xiao army in the heart of the town, the battle situation is currently unclear, and the enemy and I have our own victories and defeats, while the right army, led by Ali Qiu, is storming our border town Dodge, and Dodge defense makes Li Yun have sent people over many times to ask for support. Ricken exclaimed.
"Then how about the deployment of our forces in Qigra?" Chen Fan asked.
"There were 100,000 troops in the city, and another 50,000 troops were stationed outside the city to meet them at any time. Ricken said.
"You see, if the wolf army breaks through the Dodgers on the right flank, they can drive straight into our rear and storm our rear, so we will be attacked from the back, so I want you to seriously consider whether to send troops to support the Dodge defenders. Chen Fan said.
"Marshal, we have also considered this question, but once we send a large army to support, then our Qigra defense force will be much weaker, and when the wolf army attacks in a big way, how will it be?" said Ricken.
"We still have 100,000 troops in the city, can't we hold Qigra?" Chen Fan said.
"Marshal, do you know, the wolf army has always been strong, the combat effectiveness is extraordinary, their soldiers are equivalent to the strength of a martial artist, so we need more numbers to be able to compete with them, now our defense force is only 150,000 troops, compared with the other party's 100,000 army, in terms of individual strength, it is already a lot behind, so, if we send reinforcements out, it will be dangerous. Ricken said.
"If Dodge Heavy Town is lost, we will be attacked on our backs, and it will be even more dangerous at that time!" Chen Fan said.
"But the marshal!" said Ricken and the others in a loud voice.
"Now, Ben Shuai ordered!" Chen Fan said loudly.
"Please give the marshal an order!" More than a dozen generals immediately stood still and waited for the military order, which was like a mountain and had to obey.
"Send General Li Ken to lead an army of 50,000 and gallop under the stars to aid Dodge!" Chen Fan gave the first order.
"What, General, if you do this, you will put Zigra in danger at any time!" Ricken was surprised.
Several other generals were also extremely surprised.
Because they all knew that if they did so, it would also mean that there was a danger of overturning at any time for Zigra.
"I've made up my mind, you don't have to say more!" Chen Fan waved his hand and said.
"Marshal, you are so bent on going your own way, if Zigra loses it, how will you face the Holy Lord?" said Li Ken indignantly.
"If the Dodge town is lost, then our 150,000 army will be surrounded by the enemy, and the danger will be even worse at that time, it is better to repel the wolf army on the right first, and then join forces to fight against the 100,000 wolf army head-on. Chen Fan said loudly.
"What if the enemy launches a frontal attack while I go to support?" questioned Ricken aloud.
"As long as Qi Gra has me Chen Fan here, I will definitely not lose it!" Chen Fan said loudly, "I, Chen Fan, will do what I say!"
"Then the general commands!" said Ricken, and immediately turned and left.
Subsequently, Chen Fan and the other nine generals discussed the deployment in the military hall.
At this moment, suddenly a soldier shouted: "Hey, the marshal is having a meeting inside, you can't go in!"
Chen Fan looked up and saw that it was Wen Qing who broke in.
"You dare to stop me? I'm also a second-grade personal guard, why do you stop me, I want to see the marshal!"
"Girl, the marshal is not something you can see if you want to see it, please leave!" said the soldier, spear in hand.
"If you fart, if you don't get out of the way, I'm going to do it!" Wen Qing was furious.
Chen Fan immediately walked out and said, "Wen Qing, what are you looking for me?"
"Of course there is, this border town is so fun, I'm looking for you to play with it. Wen Qing said with a smile.
"I'm having a military meeting, you go play first, okay, I'll go to you again. Chen Fan said.
"Alright then, I'll be waiting for you inside. Wen Qing said.
"Marshal, according to the rules, women are not allowed to enter the Military Hall. The soldier said in embarrassment.
"It's okay, she's my personal bodyguard, so let's make an exception. Chen Fan waved his hand and said.
"Yes Marshal!" the soldier immediately gave way.
Wen Qing was excited, followed all the way in, and said: "Xiaoshan, you are now a marshal, the leader is really big, those big generals have to obey your command, by the way, when do you lead the troops out to fight, I will also follow." ”
"You're a girl, what are you going to do with it?" asked Chen Fan.
"I'm going to help you!" Wen Qing said.
"You can't help alone, stay in the city. Chen Fan said.
"Why do you see it all like that? I'm also a martial artist level, am I so bad? You forgot, my darts, but shoot one accurately!" Wen Qing said with a smile.
"Now it's time to go to the battlefield to fight, and hundreds of thousands of armies on both sides are entangled, and your darts are of little use. Chen Fan said helplessly.
"That's a little useful, as long as I can help you, I'm satisfied. Wen Qing said with a smile.
"Marshal, who is this?" The other nine generals were all shocked when they saw Chen Fan leading a woman in.
"He's my personal bodyguard. Chen Fan said lightly.
"I am the generalissimo's personal bodyguard, and the Holy Lord canonized me as a second-grade guard, do you all understand?" Wen Qing said proudly.
"Oh, it turned out to be Lord Wenqing, what a blessing. The other generals couldn't laugh or cry, but since they were the red people around the Holy Lord, of course they had to be polite.
"Alright, let's move on to the deployment. Chen Fan said.
It was not until late afternoon that Chen Fan finished the military meeting.
"Great, Xiaoshan, you finally have time to play with me!" Wen Qing said excitedly.
"Don't call me Xiaoshan, my name is Chen Fan. Chen Fan said.
"But I'm used to it, and it's hard for me to change my mind for a while!" Wen Qing said.
"Okay, then where do you want to play?" Chen Fan asked.
"Go to the street to eat first, and then find a place to wander, anyway, you are now a marshal, and everyone here will give you face." Wen Qing said with a smile.
"It just so happens that I'm hungry too. Chen Fan said.
Afterwards, the two men came out on the street.
I saw that the pedestrians on the street looked hurried and walked briskly.
Most of the shops are closed, and only a few restaurants are still open.
"Why are there so few shops?" Wen Qing asked strangely.
"Now that the war is imminent, who still has the heart to do business? Chen Fan said.
"Alas, in this way, war is really harmful!" Wen Qing said.
"Yes, if there is a war, there will be human suffering, so I must put this war down as soon as possible. Chen Fan said.
"You can do it, Xiaoshan, I believe in you!" Wen Qing said.
"I hope so, but how can there be a sure victory in such a thing as a war?" Chen Fan smiled bitterly.
"Xiaoshan, as long as you are here, I believe you will definitely win!" Wen Qing said with a smile.
The two entered a tavern.
"Boss, have a pot of wine and good beef. Chen Fan said.
"Okay, two guest officers, please wait. The boss said.
Since Chen Fan and Wen Qing both changed into casual clothes, the boss and the shop buddies didn't know that the two of them were actually big shots, and thought they were ordinary merchants.
"Don't you know that there is going to be a war here, and you are still here to do business?" the boss asked.
"Why, can't you do business if you fight?" Wen Qing said with a smile.
"No, the two guest officers don't know anything, this wolf army is like a bamboo, and it has defeated the official army several times, so ah, this Qigra town is also precarious. The boss sighed.
"Boss, don't worry, now there is a new generalissimo, I believe things will turn around. Wen Qing said with a smile.
"Do you mean the new generalissimo Chen Fan? Although he is a strong cultivator, he is not an ordinary warrior brawl when he marches and fights, and he needs to pay attention to the arrangement of troops, as well as the transfer of troops, as well as all kinds of martial arts strategies, how can he take on a heavy responsibility as a mere warrior, alas!" the boss sighed.
"Boss, how can you grow the morale of others and destroy your own prestige? Is the wolf army really that powerful?" Wen Qing said dissatisfied.
"Aliqi is a master of the fifth rank of the Great Martial Master, tell me, who can resist his strength?" the boss said.