Douluo: Law of Heaven and Earth

Chapter 1043 Cultivating Relationships
"The Heavenly Dou Empire is now at a critical juncture of survival!"

Ge Long was horrified.

He immediately made a decisive decision, ordering the lord of the northern city to collect 60% of the grain from the homes of the people in the northern city to supply provisions.

However, once the order was issued, the officials and soldiers who carried out the relevant tasks would not only take 60% of the grain. Taking 70% was considered conscientious, but taking 80% was not uncommon, and some even took 90% of a family's accumulated grain.

For a time, the common people in the city were filled with fear and unease.

However, those prominent Soul Master families in the Northern City did not accept a single penny from officials or soldiers. On the contrary, these families took the lead in raising funds to stabilize the morale of the people in the city.

As for how much was actually returned afterwards—

No one knows about it anymore.

Afterwards, Golong left 30,000 infantry and 5,000 heavy cavalry to garrison in the northern city, while he led 20,000 infantry and 5,000 heavy cavalry to the southwest to reclaim the third of the northern province that had been occupied by the Red Society.

otherwise!

The Heavenly Dou Empire has truly reached a critical moment of survival!
at the same time.

After learning about the route that Goron had taken, many members of the Red Society had strange expressions on their faces.

Although Zhou Qing had analyzed the reasons why Ge Long would take this path, not many of them actually thought that Ge Long would really take this path.

He's a marshal of the Heavenly Dou Empire, after all!

But when Golong actually took this route, they couldn't help but feel that the title of the number one military expert in Tiandou was somewhat exaggerated, perhaps, possibly, maybe, or maybe a little bit of boasting.

Even Tang San understood that supplies must be prepared before troops can move.

Instead of taking the route through Jialing Pass, Sylvester City, Xilu City, and Soto City, which would maximize Tiandou's advantage, they will travel along the Tiandou Plain and the Northern Province area...

They were given the impression that Golong was in a state of mind where he was trying to complete the "bandit suppression mission" arranged by the snowy night as quickly as possible.

Even a lion needs to use all its strength to fight a rabbit.

Moreover, what about marching and fighting?

We can't be too careful!

Kegolong doesn't seem to understand this principle?
“We must not be careless. Perhaps he is just trying to mislead us?” Zhou Qing was extremely serious when dealing with the enemy. “Now, he is leading 20,000 infantry and 5,000 heavy cavalry southwest to retake the city we have captured. He will inevitably pass through Yunlongpo, a hundred miles southwest of Beidi City.”

This is the shortest route. In order to quickly subdue the northern cities, Goron will inevitably attack the main city directly, that is: to capture the enemy, first capture the king.

Therefore, he was willing to lose some troops.

Wang Sheng, lead five thousand men to ambush here. Do not use bows and crossbows, but use rolling stones to ram them. Also—Ge Long cannot die. Only if he lives can our interests be maximized.

In addition, other areas must also be guarded against.

"Yes."

Wang Sheng agreed and disappeared, already leading his troops to Yunlongpo.

Instead of discussing face-to-face, Zhou Qing and the others used Zhou Qing's spiritual sphere to conduct a real-time projection combat meeting within the interior of Romantina.

"Wang Sheng has already begun his operation; next up is Tang San—"

Zhou Qing looked at Tang San and said, "If Ge Long cannot win, he will surely flee back to Beidi City. At that time, the morale of the troops left in the city will inevitably be shaken."

Golong will surely kill the mutinous soldiers in the army to stabilize morale, and then he will definitely seek help from Tiandou.

Between Northland City and Sky Fighting City lies the Frostchi River, shaped like the Chinese character "几" (ji), with the city of Winterst located in the middle, but separated by the Frostchi River. Given the urgency of the situation, the men sent by Goron would not take a long detour and would choose to cross the river.

I will personally travel to the Kingdom of Sylves to meet with its king and reach an agreement so that you can lead your men from the source of the Frostbrook River, by water, directly to the city of Winterst, and seize it swiftly and unexpectedly, catching Goron completely off guard.

Remember to bring plenty of seasickness medication.

"Understood." Tang San smiled and nodded solemnly.

Since Golong does not travel by water, its infantry and heavy cavalry are not good at naval warfare, and the number of naval troops within Tiandou territory is quite small.

And what about the Red Society?

At least the Soul Masters and soldiers in the Hanhai City area all know how to use water.

However, it was clear that they could not all be mobilized to the inland area; the militia could only be transported by boat.

To prevent seasickness, you must prepare plenty of seasickness medication.

The medicines researched, invented, and manufactured by the Red Society's medical department are far ahead of this era! Although they cannot completely eliminate seasickness symptoms, with the speed advantage of the downstream waterway, they will surely be the first to reach Winterst City!

After the corresponding operational plan was arranged, the meeting concluded.

Tang San had already begun preparations.

Zhou Qing prepared twenty artificial soul rings and twenty strands of Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear hair as gifts, and flew to the Kingdom of Silves.

The royal family of this country possesses a bear-like martial spirit, and gifts such as the fur of a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear and an artificial spirit ring are perfectly suited to their tastes.

Not to mention, these twenty strands of Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear hair came from Bear King, and the maximum age limit of the obtained soul ring is 480,000 years!
Upon learning of Zhou Qing's visit, the current king of the Kingdom of Sylvester, Sylvester IX, immediately came out of the palace to greet him, daring not to show the slightest disrespect.

As a leader of the Red Society, Zhou Qing did not flaunt his so-called dignity as a strongman. After arriving in Silves City, he personally delivered his letter of invitation.

"I have met His Majesty."

Zhou Qing bowed deeply to show his respect for Sylvester IX.

"You're too kind, Your Excellency." Silves IX descended the steps and shook hands with Zhou Qing in the manner of the Crimson Society, not daring to be presumptuous.

"I wonder what important matter brings the president of the Red Society here?"

Half a month is too short a time, so the Kingdom of Sylves is unaware that the Province of Fasno has been completely controlled by the Red Society. However, King Sylves IX has heard that the Heavenly Dou Empire has sent Goron to attack the Red Society... Could it be related to this?

Zhou Qing first presented the gifts: twenty artificial soul rings and twenty strands of Xiong Jun's hair, which greatly surprised Silves IX.

Silves IX was familiar with artificial spirit rings, but as someone with a bear-type martial spirit, he could sense the aura contained within those twenty hairs.

That's definitely the fur of a bear-type soul beast that's over 100,000 years old!
In other words, Zhou Qing's visit this time directly brought the Kingdom of Silves twenty soul rings that were over 100,000 years old!
Such a wonderful gift!

This, this...
In that instant, King Sylvester IX didn't even want to ask any questions; whatever conditions Chi might have, he wanted to agree to them immediately.

"Your Majesty, Xueye has become wary of the Chihui and has sent troops to attack us. Our Chihui wishes to use the Frost River to travel by water to Wendist City, hoping to launch a pincer attack on the attacking army. We hope you will grant us this favor."

Zhou Qing got straight to the point.

"Oh, is that so...? Hmm? What did you say? A two-pronged attack on Goron?" King Sylvester IX trembled, unable to hold back his words, "You...you've already..."

"As you predicted, Your Majesty, within half a month, we have already taken control of the Fasno Province and also conquered one-third of the Northern Province. If it weren't for our Red Society's understanding of conquering territory as not just about taking it over but also about being responsible for its development, the entire Northern Province would have been ours long ago within this half month, and the Idov Province in the northwest of the continent would have been taken without a single soldier being expended."

(End of this chapter)