Yunliu really calculated carefully, “Estimating there are still 80,000.”
But despite the fact that Chi Guo has an army of 80,000 soldiers, their forces today still number roughly 90,000. In terms of numbers, they have the upper hand.
What matters most is that the soldiers of Youlan City today displayed an unprecedented fighting spirit.
In this situation, if they press their advantage and pursue relentlessly, they would definitely win the battle. Moreover, they have the support of their brothers in Xintang Valley.
Mo Yunjing narrowed his eyes slightly, “Do you know that the Western Liang Kingdom has been eyeing the war between our two countries? Today we may be able to capture this city, but our rear has lost support. If we truly fight for this city, there will be heavy casualties. Have you considered whether the Western Liang Kingdom would use a tactic: the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind?”
“… ”
Yun Liu and the other generals’ faces changed slightly. They had also heard about the movements in Xiliang Kingdom these days.
The female emperor of Xiliang had always been cautious. Before she fully understood the strength of their forces and those of Chi, she would not dare to act rashly.
But they also knew that if the garrison soldiers of Youlan City were truly seriously wounded, and the Red Nation couldn’t dispatch troops for a while, Xiliang Nation would definitely take advantage of the situation if it had any ambition.
Just…how did their prince be so certain that the two nations would continue to fight today, resulting in heavy casualties?
Mo Yunjing saw that they still had some uncertainty in their hearts. He glanced at his fellow disciples from Xun Tang Valley at this moment.
The man, having received a look from the King of Beijiang, gave a slight nod and then rode his horse closer to Yunliu. He directly untied the explosive pack on his body and handed it to him.
What does he want this for?
But when he caught a whiff of the faint smell of mugwort from the explosives, his expression changed.
He quickly understood what was going on. He frowned and looked at the people around him, “Are the rest like this too?”
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It wasn’t that they weren’t willing to throw more explosives and destroy the walls more thoroughly, but because all the explosives they brought had already been used up.
They had already used up a lot during the battle to capture a city in Chi State some time ago, and they didn’t bring many with them to begin with. Today, after using even more, they simply don’t have any left.
Therefore, he could understand why the King of Beijang retreated his troops. After all, everyone knew that in terms of sheer military might, the soldiers of Youlan City couldn’t match the Red Country army.
And at that time, the walls of Chikuo were still dotted with fire stones. Although some had been destroyed, based on what could be seen, the fire stones replenished by subsequent archers were enough to cause the soldiers of Youlan City to suffer nearly a third of their losses.
Before they even reached the city, they had already lost a third of their troops. When they got there, they still didn’t use the explosives, which would have surely convinced the Red Army that they were truly out of ammunition this time.
By then, they would be high-spirited, and given the nature of those soldiers from Youlan City, when faced with a strong enemy and seeing their comrades fall in droves, these cowardly and timid men wouldn’t have an ounce of courage left like they do now.
By then, if they haven’t run away in defeat, that would already be very good.
Yúnliù and the others instantly understood their prince’s actions upon realizing this.
Mo Yunjing gave Yunliu a cold glance at this moment, “Go back and read those military treatises carefully for this king.”
“… ”
Yunliu pursed her lips, feeling a bit helpless inside, but right now she still had to respond, “Yes.”
Just then, a soldier from the Yun family army rushed over. After bowing to Mo Yunjing, he lowered his voice and said, “Your Highness, there’s news about the prince.”