After the fairy disappeared

Chapter 2680 Panlong's Sharp Knife
In any case, the Bega army will also invade the heart of the Panlong Wasteland.

Zhong Shengguang's illusory figure and the red falcon exchanged a glance: "Our next strategy does need to be adjusted. We were just about to discuss it with you."

What a coincidence!

General Hong then asked, "What are your thoughts?"

"By guarding Longhou Pass, the enemy forces on the eastern route can't get in, but it's like binding General Hong, preventing her from using her strengths." Being able to come and go like the wind is the prerequisite for General Hong's invincibility. Letting her hold one place is like tying her own hands. "As the strongest fighting force of Panlong, you should go to a more suitable position and make the enemy tremble with fear."

General Hong raised an eyebrow, intrigued: "A more suitable location? Where?"

He Lingchuan's finger traced across Dragon's Throat Pass, eastward, and further east, pointing towards the Maohe Plain:
"here!"

Zhong Shengguang and Wen Daolun were both taken aback, while General Hong remained silent in deep thought.

“General Hong is invincible, and the Dafeng Army is highly mobile. The best place for them to unleash their power is right behind the enemy’s rear!” He Lingchuan spoke quickly. “The Beijia Army’s confidence in fighting Panlong comes from its large numbers and ample supplies. They think they can wear us down. But once the Beijia Army enters the Panlong Wasteland, they will be fighting on our own territory, without any home-field advantage. Besides, the autumn harvest is long over. The Beijia Army’s personnel, food, and supplies will all have to be transported from the rear, namely the Maohe Plain. The logistical route is too long.”

The Bega army marched from its own country to fight in Panlong. After leaving Bega, it went west, passing through the Xiluo region and the Maohe Plain, then crossing mountains and valleys before finally reaching the Panlong Wasteland. If they wanted to take the second front, they would have to board a ship at Baisha Bay in the southern part of the Maohe Plain, travel west by sea, and then go around three small countries after landing.

From this perspective, Bega's army was fighting far from its homeland, with a supply line stretching for thousands of miles behind them.

“Of course, Bega can also gather some supplies in the Maohe Plain. So the Maohe Plain is very important to Bega’s army, as it is both a necessary route for transporting supplies and a place to obtain supplies.” He Lingchuan continued, “I know that in the past few months, Panlong has also sent small teams to the Maohe Plain to harass the enemy’s logistics. Although they have achieved some results, they are still far from the effect we want.”

Zhong Shengguang nodded, acknowledging that what he said made sense.

Previously, Panlong had indeed dispatched several troops to harass enemy lines, but these efforts failed to disrupt the overall situation. Several of these units were unfortunately captured and heroically sacrificed their lives.

“If General Red were to carry out this mission, the results would be completely different.”

“Of course,” General Hong said matter-of-factly, ignoring the many difficulties and dangers in between. “But if I go to the Maohe Plain, what will happen to the front lines?”

"The front line—" He Lingchuan paused, "is here with me, and with us."

This statement is full of strong confidence.

"The battle of Panlong Wasteland is inevitable; we can't avoid it. It will come sooner or later," He Lingchuan said solemnly. "Instead of trying every means to delay, we should take advantage of our remaining strength to formulate tactics as soon as possible and prepare to launch a head-on attack!"

None of the other three objected.

Although Panlong has been a gathering place for generals and heroes from all walks of life in recent years, the only true "twin stars of the empire" are General Hong and He Lingchuan.

These two are unmatched in their brilliance, irreplaceable in their roles, and even irreplaceable in one another.

Red General is an invincible "general".

General Tiger Wing was a strategist and commander.

For the past five years, General Tiger Wing has been in a deep slumber. Even with General Red's abilities, he feels helpless against the overwhelming force of Bega's army.

No matter how powerful she is, she is only one person, and the army she can command is limited.

No matter how powerful she is, there are only so many goals she can plan.

On the other side, Bega had an endless supply of troops and materials, and his logistics seemed inexhaustible.

But when General Tiger Wing returned, everything changed.

If a person only has one leg, they can't even stand steadily; but if they have two healthy legs, they can move around and jump with ease.

This is the effect of one plus one being greater than two, the effect of Red General plus Tiger Wing General.

The situation was becoming increasingly dire, but He Lingchuan's return immediately made the strategic planning on the front lines much easier. Even the Bega army no longer seemed invincible.

He has that kind of magic that makes everyone around him confident and calm.

Zhong Shengguang said, "Tell me your tactics first."

“Roughly divided into two parts: the front line we are responsible for, and the enemy's rear deep behind enemy lines where General Red has penetrated. Let’s talk about General Red’s part first: Longhou Pass is a strategic fortress against the Eastern Bega army, and it must be defended with all our might. However, I propose changing the general, perhaps to Xu Zhiyu or Bai Lie.” He Lingchuan moved his fingers on the sand table. “Once General Red’s combat power is freed up, he will lead the Dafeng Army deep into the Maohe Plain. The number of people doesn’t need to be large, with each team capped at 150 men. They will take turns following General Red, using light cavalry guerrilla warfare to specifically attack Bega’s logistics!”

General Red possesses a unique physique, essentially transcending the realm of humanity. Unless severely injured, he doesn't need sleep, and may even go without food or water; his energy is nearly limitless. However, the Great Wind Army are still living, breathing people who require food, sleep, and rest. That's why He Lingchuan suggested they take turns following General Red.

Wen Daolun nodded in agreement: "That makes sense. Just as the Red Army fought against the enemy in the wilderness back then, this time they can roam freely across the Maohe Plain."

Swift as the wind and swift as fire, this is the origin of the Great Wind Army's name. The terrain of the Maohe Plain is also suitable for the Great Wind Army's elusive nature.

"While the Bega army was launching a fierce attack on Longhou Pass, they were also opening a second front. In doing so, they committed all their elite troops to the front lines, leaving their rear vulnerable. Previously, our troops behind enemy lines were scattered and lacked strength, so their logistical weaknesses were not exposed enough," He Lingchuan said solemnly. "I have been studying the situation behind enemy lines with Bega these past few days. Chief Secretary Wen also mentioned that many officials and generals in Lingxu City have sons and grandsons serving in the army. After the outbreak of the Panbei War, they also came with the army, such as Wang Lushi, the grandson of Wang Xu, the Vice Minister of Agriculture."

Speaking of this person, Zhong Shengguang's eyes also lit up with a smile: "That fat guy who weighs over 230 pounds and can't even get on a horse?"

"Yes. Once the war broke out, Lingxu City also promoted military advancement. Without military experience, it would be difficult to get promoted." The so-called "military advancement" means that officials and military officers can rise through the ranks by accumulating military merits. For example, Fu Shanlie took this orthodox route. "These sons of officials must go to the army to accumulate military merits in order to be promoted later."

"But the vast majority of them don't know how to fight. If they go to the front lines, they die in droves, or they give chaotic commands, causing more harm than good. Lingxu City can't handle it either, so they had to transfer them to logistics and transport teams, which is why—"

Wen Daolun blurted out, "Maohe Plain!"