Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

Feng Anguo pointed heavily at the location of Luoxia Mountain, his tone resolute:

"Three reasons!"

"Firstly, Luoxia Mountain has a crucial geographical location. If we can break through it, we can directly attack the flank of the Tang army, threatening the rear of Li Jing's main force, and even cutting off its connection with Wang Zhongsi's troops!"

"Secondly, the forces currently confronting our army at Luoxia Mountain are Tang general Wang Zhongsi and the Black Wolf Scorpion Clan."

"The leader of the Black Wolf tribe is extremely arrogant now because he was lucky enough to defeat General Guan Yun before."

"He repeatedly provoked us. Although his tribal cavalry were brave, their formation was loose and their discipline was poor, which was their fatal weakness!"

"Thirdly, General Xue Huaide is a steady and defensive commander. Even after General Zhao Yu divided his troops, he still had 70,000 soldiers at his disposal. Combined with the tens of thousands of soldiers originally stationed at Luoxia Mountain, this was enough to stabilize the defensive line."

"If the 100,000 elite Vermilion Bird Legion were to suddenly join the attack at this moment, and cooperate with General Xue Huaide from within and without, they could concentrate their superior forces and catch the enemy off guard!"

"We can first crush the arrogant Black Wolf tribe with overwhelming force, and then take advantage of the momentum to defeat Wang Zhongsi's Tang army!"

"As long as we achieve a breakthrough at Luoxia Mountain, the entire eastern front will be revitalized!"

"At that time, the pressure on the Canglang River will be reduced, and Your Majesty can also find an opportunity to fight Li Jing in the Zhennan Pass!"

Feng Anguo's analysis is clear in its thinking and has a well-defined objective, combining strategy and tactics perfectly.

Chu Ning listened quietly, her gaze never leaving the location of Luoxia Mountain on the sand table.

Feng Anguo's idea coincided with a plan he had repeatedly considered during the journey.

Concentrating elite forces to eliminate the enemy's relatively weak but arrogant link is indeed the best choice, as it can both boost morale and dismantle the enemy's alliance.

"Um……"

Chu Ning nodded slightly, a look of approval on her face:

"General Feng's words coincide with my own. We must first break their wings and then shake their main body. This is exactly the essence of military strategy."

Without further hesitation, he immediately issued the order, his voice decisive and powerful: "In that case, immediately send a message by carrier pigeon to the Vermilion Bird Legion, ordering them to change their original route to reinforce Zhennan Pass, turn around, and rush straight to Luoxia Mountain at top speed!"

"Upon arrival, all actions shall be under the unified command of General Xue Huaide, striving for a decisive victory in the first battle and a swift defeat of the Black Wolf Tribe and Wang Zhongsi!"

"Sir, obey the order!"

Feng Anguo responded loudly and immediately turned around to personally arrange this crucial transfer order that would determine the course of the battle.

Chu Ning stood alone in front of the sand table, watching the virtual power representing the 100,000 Vermilion Bird Legion being projected towards Mount Luoxia, his eyes cold and sharp.

The decisive battle on the Eastern Front has already begun, and he will respond with an even tougher stance.

Mount Luoxia will become the first "generous gift" he presents to Li Shimin and the Scorpion Khan.

After issuing the order regarding the Vermilion Bird Legion, Chu Ning did not linger in the council hall.

He needed to experience the atmosphere of the front lines firsthand and see for himself what kind of camp his opponent, who had caused him so much loss, had set up.

Surrounded by his guards, Chu Ning ascended the tall and sturdy city wall of Zhennan Pass.

On the walls, the soldiers standing guard straightened their backs upon seeing the emperor's arrival, their eyes filled with excitement and awe, yet they remained steadfast in their posts, vigilantly watching the area beyond the walls.

As dusk approached, the afterglow of the setting sun dyed the sky a magnificent yet tragic orange-red, and also draped the vast plains beyond the pass and the distant, continuous Tang army camps in a golden coat.

Standing behind the battlements, looking into the distance, all I could see beyond the pass were endless camps, like mushrooms sprouting after the rain, densely packed and stretching as far as the eye could see.

Banners fluttered in the wind, and the banners of the Tang Dynasty and some strangely shaped scorpion flags could be vaguely seen.

The wisps of smoke rising from the chimneys blended with the twilight, making the camp appear even more grand and imposing.

Just then, a series of hurried yet steady footsteps came from behind.

Feng Anguo, who had just arranged for a message to be sent by carrier pigeon, rushed over as soon as he learned that His Majesty had gone up to the city wall.

"Your Majesty!" Feng Anguo came up behind Chu Ning and bowed.

Chu Ning did not turn around, his gaze still fixed on the area beyond the pass, and simply gave a faint "hmm".

Knowing that His Majesty was observing the enemy's situation, Feng Anguo took the initiative to step forward and stand behind Chu Ning.

He pointed to the vast camp and began to describe it in detail, his voice clear and solemn in the evening breeze:

"Your Majesty, these camps stretching for miles outside the pass are not a single army."

"It was a joint force composed of the main force personally commanded by Tang general Li Jing and the Golden Scorpion tribe sent by the Northern Scorpion Clan to assist in the battle."

He first pointed to the relatively neatly arranged camps in the central area of ​​the camp, whose flags were mainly in the Tang Dynasty style: "You see that area, that is the main force of the Tang army directly under Li Jing."

"Their forces were mainly composed of infantry, numbering about 70,000. These Tang troops were well-equipped, especially their crossbowmen and heavily armored infantry, who were extremely difficult to deal with."

"Cross bolts have a long range and strong armor-piercing ability, often causing heavy casualties during our cavalry charges."

"Their heavily armored infantry formed an 'iron wall formation' with astonishing defensive power and extremely strong resilience. Even if they were charged by cavalry, they could quickly regroup and were extremely difficult to be completely defeated."

"Li Jing's military tactics are based on the principles of direct confrontation. He is good at building strongholds and fighting protracted battles. With his upright army and the advantage of his infantry, he gradually squeezes our space."

After introducing the Tang army, Feng Anguo's finger moved to the flanks of the camp, to the areas where the layout was somewhat loose, cavalry activity was frequent, and menacing scorpion-shaped flags fluttered. His tone became even more somber:

"And that camp is the residence of the Golden Scorpion Tribe of the Scorpion Clan."

"They were all cavalry, numbering about 30,000."

"The Scorpion Clan cavalry's tactics are quite different from those of the Central Plains cavalry. They grow up on horseback from a young age, possess superb riding skills, and move like the wind."

"They are particularly skilled at using a short bow called the 'scorpion tail bow,' which allows them to shoot accurately while running at high speed. The arrows are often poisoned, and even if the victim does not die, their fighting ability will be greatly reduced and they will suffer greatly."

He paused, then emphasized, "What's most troublesome about the Golden Scorpion Tribe isn't their ability to launch frontal assaults, but their elusive guerrilla harassment tactics."

"They rarely clashed head-on with our main force. Instead, like real scorpions, they constantly used their mobility to attack our supply lines, harass our flanks, and hunt down scouts, making our army restless and exhausted."

"Li Jing placed this unit on the flank, complementing the central infantry. With one force being conventional and the other unconventional, they were extremely difficult to deal with."

"General Guan Yun was ambushed earlier largely because of the Scorpion Clan's mobility."

Feng Anguo's introduction clearly analyzed the composition, strength, characteristics, and troublesome nature of the enemy forces outside the pass.

Having been locked in a stalemate for so long, he knew his opponent very well.