Transmigration begins with archery training

The fourth encounter ended after two hours.

This time, both sides lost over a hundred warships and approximately eight thousand soldiers, resulting in a draw.

"Young Master Zhou," King Qi suggested, "Today, the effect of linking only the Flying Cloud ships with iron chains has been exceptionally good. If all the warships, large and small, were connected together, we would surely be invincible!"

"Yes!"

"In today's battle, the enemy is still using fire attacks, but they are completely ineffective against the water-controlling formation!"

"Chen Sanshi is cunning and treacherous; delay could lead to unforeseen consequences!"

"Why not launch a direct assault tomorrow to seize the ferry terminal ahead and gain a favorable position!"

"Yes, the results are fleeting, we absolutely cannot afford to delay any longer!"

"..."

"The whole army!"

Zhou Rong finally made up his mind: "Link all the boats, big and small, together with iron chains!"

"Kaka!"

In just a few days.

Whether it was the Flying Cloud Tower Ship or the Mengchong Fighting Ship, after arranging their battle formations, they were connected by heavy black iron chains, and when the fog dissipated, the entire army set off again.

This time.

The enemy's "overturning rivers and seas" technique was indeed extremely ineffective. Hundreds of giant ships were linked together end to end, and with the support of the water control formation, they stood as immovable as mountains in the wind and waves!

Even the small boats at the rear experienced significantly less rocking, and while maintaining their formation, they were fully capable of dealing with any small enemy boats that rushed in.

"Crack!"

"Boom!"

One of the rebels' flying cloud ships was unable to change direction in time and crashed into the water control formation as if it had hit a mountain. Half of the bow broke off, the front half rose high, and the rear half quickly sank into the river. Countless soldiers jumped into the water to escape, and many were killed or wounded.

On the battlefield between the two armies.

Chen Sanshi stopped using the Ling family members as sparring partners. After exchanging a blow with them, he left the area on his flying artifact and returned to the central army ship to oversee the chaotic situation and prevent a rout.

"General Chen".

Sima Yao jumped onto the deck, carrying a bloodstained longsword: "The enemy is using iron chains to attack, basically crushing us. They also have just as many high-level cultivators as we do. Our army is about to collapse."

Not everyone is immune to exhaustion.

Even true martial artists are no exception.

Once their soldiers are all dead, they will be surrounded and attacked by cultivators of the same realm leading their troops, and they will soon die from exhaustion.

"We really can't continue fighting like this."

Cui Zichen also flew back on his sword.

“Abandon Chibi Wharf and retreat to the ‘Wanliu’ area.”

After giving his orders, Chen Sanshi personally returned to the melee to cover his brothers' retreat.

The Wanliu area is the basin where many tributaries of the Luoxiao River appear. If we retreat further, it would be tantamount to giving up control of the entire river's surface, which would mean that we have almost lost the battle.

The fifth encounter.

It ended with the "rebels" suffering a minor defeat.

The Xin Dynasty's naval forces retreated to the Wanliu area.

Meanwhile, the imperial navy in Jiangnan occupied the best position in the Chibi River basin. Even with losses, it could continue to launch proactive attacks and held a huge advantage. It only needed to advance one more time to defeat the 200,000 rebel troops.

The atmosphere in the central army of the new dynasty was solemn.

"What should I do?"

Many military officers from Youlan Capital looked worried: "Now the enemy's iron chains are linked together, making them like steel beasts running on the water. We are no match for them at all!"

"Yes, if this continues, we'll have to declare defeat!"

"..."

"General Chen, I do have a brilliant plan!"

Suddenly.

Sima Yao spoke.

Chen Sanshi said, "Speak."

"Now that the old dynasty's navy has the advantage of timing, location, and popular support, continuing to confront them head-on is not a wise choice. Since the waterways are impassable, why not continue to work on the land?"

Sima Yao paused for a moment amidst the puzzled gazes of the crowd, then ordered his two sons to bring a map, and pointing to it, he said:

"It is true that the Jiangnan navy is powerful."

"But their attention is all on the water right now, so the land must be extremely empty!"

"General Chen, Prince Yan, and all the generals and immortal masters, please look here."

Fuyu Prefecture!

"This place is the most important granary for the imperial navy!"

"All their grain and supplies are transferred through the Fuyu Prefecture canal wharf. Now their troops are depleted. You only need to give me 30,000 troops to land on the Xiushui River, a tributary, and then launch a light cavalry raid. In less than 30 days, we will be able to take Fuyu Prefecture!"

"Then……

"I can make a thousand-mile raid from the Ziwu Valley behind Fuyu Prefecture and head straight for the capital, Chang'an! Maybe I can capture the Prince of Qin and his officials who are hiding in the palace!"

"If we're lucky, we might even be able to break the late emperor's seclusion!"

"If a cultivator is disturbed during the Foundation Establishment process, it is very likely to lead to failure, or even death!"

"Brother Sima's plan is brilliant."

Cui Zichen, the master of Xunxian Tower, said thoughtfully, "If it really succeeds, you will not only be of the greatest merit to the imperial court, but you will also make a great contribution to Guiyuan Sect."

First and foremost merit, extraordinary achievement!

"It was indeed a brilliant scheme."

Standing behind the legitimate imperial court, the cultivator Qian Qiren of Guiyuan Sect said, "The time when cultivators are in seclusion is when they are at their weakest. I also think it is feasible."

however.

Just when everyone was in agreement, Chen Sanshi spoke up in opposition: "No way!"

Sima Yao was taken aback: "Lord Chen, why don't you explain why it's not possible?"

"Don't forget that Shan Liangcheng and the other immortal masters are still in the capital. Even if you successfully enter Ziwu Valley, you may not be able to get close to the capital."

Chen Sanshi calmly replied, "My army is in dire need of manpower right now. Where would I get 30,000 troops to allocate to you?"

"Haha~"

Sima Yao said with a forced smile, "Is Lord Chen short of manpower, or is there some other concern?"

"I am the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and it is not your place to speak here."

Chen Sanshi stood up and said, "We will continue to discuss how to deal with the Iron Chains tomorrow. There is no need to discuss this matter again."

Finished speaking.

He then turned and left.

"This..." Qian Qiren and the others exchanged bewildered glances. "Why doesn't the Commander-in-Chief agree?"

"Yes, I also think this plan is pretty good."

"But if he doesn't agree, it can't be done!"

"..."

Sima Yao snorted coldly and said in front of everyone, "General Chen is simply worried that I will make a contribution and steal his limelight!"

"Lord Sima, please don't talk nonsense."

Zhao Kang interjected, "When has my master ever had any selfish motives? If he doesn't want you to go, there must be a reason!"

"That's not necessarily true."

A general from a powerful family faction in the court said sarcastically, "Who doesn't know that Lord Chen holds absolute power these days? What if someone were to achieve such a feat as capturing the capital? Wouldn't that affect him?"

"You fart!"