Chapter 113: Pre-battle Meeting

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Then, Goba Xiaofu began his opening speech, which went roughly as follows:

“Everyone, the situation has become tense once again. You should all be clear about what we are facing now. The Yuri Gottne Group has already discovered our existence, so they will inevitably send troops to attack us.

This battle is crucial. We must win to uphold our nation's prestige. Through our previous activities, we have successfully gained the support of many kindred factions, but if we fail to demonstrate our strength, those allies will be disappointed, and all our prior efforts will be for nothing.

In other words, this could rightly be called a fight for the foundation of our nation. Now, I want to hear your opinions—how should we fight this battle to achieve victory?”

Chief of Staff Moer Ross spoke:

“My leader, we unanimously believe the enemy will attack within this month.”

Upon hearing this, Goba Xiaofu said:

“Oh? Share your consensus.”

Moer Ross then outlined their views, roughly as follows:

“We analyzed the situation mainly through these points. First, for Yuri Gottne and his forces, any significant threat must be eliminated at its inception. They surely believe that since the Galaxy Empire has only recently been established, its foundation is not yet solid. Therefore, the sooner they eliminate us, the better.

Second, we previously launched a surprise attack on their operations around the human Shu Chuan Kingdom, inflicting certain losses. This must have enraged them greatly, as it caused them to lose face. Hence, they will seek revenge as soon as possible; their action will come early.

Third, they have roughly pinpointed the location of the Galaxy Empire. We believe they tracked our air force’s return flight path after our operation in the human Shu Chuan Kingdom using radar, which allowed them to estimate our position. That is why they sent reconnaissance aircraft, which we have since shot down. This makes their early action inevitable.

Therefore, this battle won’t last long; they might strike any moment now.”

After listening, Goba Xiaofu asked:

“Do you have any countermeasures?”

Moer Ross replied:

“Our army has about 500,000 troops ready for combat. Although we do not know the enemy’s numbers, based on population analysis, we will definitely have numerical superiority. We plan to deploy 20,000 troops in Uliyasutai and Altai as the first line of defense.”

After pausing briefly, Moer Ross continued:

“We will take Altai Mountain as the second line of defense, deploying our main forces there—capable of both offense and defense. Additionally, 100,000 troops will be hidden around Kobdo. If the enemy cannot breach the first defense line, we declare victory immediately. If they do, our main forces will hold the second line, while the hidden troops will flank the enemy, ensuring they come but never return. We will annihilate them.”

Goba Xiaofu, excited, said:

“Good. Is everyone in agreement?”

All replied in unison:

“Agreed.”

Hearing this, Goba Xiaofu rose and struck the table excitedly:

“Excellent! I wish you all swift success and the total annihilation of Yuri Gottne’s forces!”

Moer Ross added:

“Leader, we also need to conduct some pre-battle drills across various locations...”

Goba Xiaofu interrupted:

“Take care of it.”

...

Meanwhile, the Ormei Empire’s offensive forces also gathered for a pre-battle meeting. This time, the overall commander of the strike, Dadu Kur, spoke first:

“Commanders, our mission this time is to utterly destroy the remnants of the Goba Xiaofu Group to fully restore the Ormei Empire’s national order. Our nation is in a tumultuous time, so we must resolutely eliminate all rebels...”

At that moment, the vanguard army’s commander, Gase Ouri, raised his right hand:

“Gase Ouri requests permission to speak.”

After permission was granted, Gase Ouri stood and said:

“Don’t be fooled by Goba Xiaofu’s constant preparedness. Judging from the situation at the Gekur base, no matter how ready Goba Xiaofu is, he has at most a thousand men—this is the highest estimate.

Furthermore, after the defeat at Gekur, how strong could their morale be? They are nothing but desperate fugitives. Meanwhile, we have many elite units of the Ormei Empire, long established and riding high on the victory at Gekur.

I guarantee that our operation will be foolproof. Many of our troops are merely spectators on this mission. We will thoroughly destroy Goba Xiaofu, quell the rebellion, and return in triumph.”

...

Thus, both sides proceeded with their military plans. The commander of the Galaxy Empire’s first line of defense, Ji Long Conde, had already arrived in the Uliyasutai region with his troops and personally directed the comprehensive fortification.

At the same time, to boost morale, he prepared a training exercise for the next morning as ordered, allowing the troops to familiarize themselves with the battlefield.

Time passed little by little until the next morning, when the exercise officially began. One after another, hovering mobile tanks and anti-aircraft vehicles, accompanied by hovering armored infantry units, advanced majestically toward a target, creating a spectacular scene.

Watching from a distance, Ji Long Conde said to his aide:

“Ger, the soldiers are truly impressive! With them, we will surely win!”

Aide Lee Ger responded, equally moved:

“Yes, although the soldiers are mostly new recruits, they are very diligent and enduring. They are excellent.”

“Indeed!”

Just as they spoke, suddenly one hovering tank’s anti-gravity system malfunctioned, causing the entire tank to collapse onto the ground. Nearby vehicles quickly avoided it.

Seeing this, Ji Long Conde turned to Lee Ger:

“Arrange for another tank to stay behind and assist in repairs. Also, to prevent sudden air raids, leave an anti-air infantry vehicle to assist. The rest must return to their original defensive positions and prepare defenses.”

“Understood!”

Thus, the exercise continued uninterrupted.

...

Meanwhile, as Ji Long Conde and his forces were fortifying Uliyasutai and conducting exercises to familiarize themselves with the battlefield, fierce fighting persisted north of the Western Capital of the Daxing Kingdom.

Night fell again, forcing the United Jiajiang Army’s air force to cease attacks temporarily, resorting only to rotating flares.

After a day of intense battle, the invading Liao Ancient Kingdom’s army had been reduced to fewer than 400,000 troops—a humiliating loss for the Liao Ancient forces.

Greatly enraged, Wangu shouted:

“Useless! All useless! After so long, you haven’t even touched the enemy camp’s outskirts, let alone wiped them out. Send another 200,000 troops to reinforce! Capture the First Warrior of the Daxing Kingdom for me!”

At this moment, Wangu’s deputy said:

“Marshal, we should retreat. If this continues, even if we defeat the enemy in front, I doubt any of us will survive. Other loyalist armies of Daxing might soon arrive. We must withdraw!”

Wangu roared angrily:

“What did you say? I brought 500,000 elite troops on this campaign, plus enemy soldiers who surrendered along the way, totaling 800,000. Feng Yucai and the Daxing Kingdom’s First Warrior together command at most 110,000. Are we really going to retreat like this?”

The deputy replied:

“Marshal, our forces are now fewer than 400,000. Thousands of officers have died. Where is this 800,000 army you speak of?”

Wangu could not believe it:

“What? Impossible! This cannot be!”

But after some thought, he said:

“No matter. Immediately send 200,000 more troops up and kill the enemy!”

The deputy had no choice but to say:

“Yes!”

Soon, the Liao Ancient army surged forward again like a tidal wave toward the United Jiajiang Army’s position. Zhang Desen continued to command all units to use their firepower advantage to suppress every Liao Ancient assault more fiercely.

This battle dragged on until dawn. Throughout the night, Zhang Desen’s United Jiajiang Army withstood 28 separate charges by the Liao Ancient forces.

By the next morning, the Liao Ancient army had dwindled further. According to Zhang Desen’s observations, fewer than 200,000 enemy soldiers remained.

Meanwhile, under Feng Yucai’s leadership, the Daxing Kingdom’s army capitalized on the momentum, annihilating most of the Liao Ancient forces, who had lost the will to fight. Feng Yucai’s campaign went smoothly, and the Liao Ancient army narrowly avoided total destruction.

However, to Zhang Desen’s surprise, the regrouped Liao Ancient army once again formed an offensive stance at dawn, and the sound of their attack horns could be heard. Yet, all their troops merely shouted in place without advancing a single step.

Using terrifying satellite surveillance, Zhang Desen found no enemy trickery. He quickly realized the Liao Ancient troops had lost their nerve.

Zhang Desen then took out a high-power miniature microphone from the Ultra-Ancient Human warehouse and shouted at the Liao Ancient army:

“Hey! Become cowards now? If you’re scared, lay down your weapons and surrender your loot, and you will be treated well. Make your choice!”

At once, all the United Jiajiang soldiers cheered alongside him. Feng Yucai and his forces also heard and joined in the shouting.

Wangu stared in disbelief at his troops. The Liao Ancient army had always been a fierce and invincible force, conquering all. Yet now, they were terrified and refused to advance. It was the first time he had seen his army afraid to die, which made him furious and distressed.

In agony, he said to his deputy:

“Full retreat northward! Quickly!”

As soon as he finished, he coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed. His troops rushed to aid him, but eight fighter jets from the United Jiajiang Army soon arrived on the battlefield. Seeing the Liao Ancient army lined up, the pilots immediately strafed along their formation.

Already demoralized, the Liao Ancient army collapsed completely under this assault. Feng Yucai ordered his army:

“Kill!”

Finally, Feng Yucai’s 100,000 troops had a chance to fight effectively, plunging the Liao Ancient army into chaos.

Moreover, since this Liao Ancient force had infiltrated the Daxing Kingdom’s territory in small groups for surprise, this advantage became their greatest disadvantage during retreat.

In the end, Wangu was captured. Although other loyalist armies had not yet arrived, the disorganized Liao Ancient forces faced even graver difficulties. After a desperate breakout, only about ten thousand Liao Ancient soldiers managed to escape beyond the Daxing Kingdom’s borders. The Daxing Kingdom’s army triumphed and returned in glory.