Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

"Both sides are now gathering troops day and night on the Luyang battlefield, eager to fight a major battle there."

"It is foreseeable that the upcoming Battle of Luyang will be extremely exciting!"

"According to reliable intelligence, the number of troops that the Qian Kingdom can deploy to the Luyang battlefield in a short period of time will not exceed 30!"

"After all, the Qian Kingdom's army's anti-rebel legion is fighting on two fronts. In addition to deploying troops to the Luyang battlefield, they also have to deal with the Shaluo people."

"On our side, the number of troops we've assembled is at least 60! Or even more!"

"The Independent Army will increase its troop strength stationed on the Luyang battlefield to 30, and our Qian Kingdom's dispatched army will also increase its troop strength to at least 30."

"With this comparison of troop strength, everyone should have a better understanding of the Battle of Luyang."

"Our army defends the terrain based on its strategic location."

Yamanaka said solemnly, "We also have an absolute advantage in troop strength."

"It can be said that we have the perfect combination of favorable timing, location, and popular support!"

"Moreover, what surprised me the most was the independent army troops that assisted us in the fighting."

"People used to say that the troops under Zhuo Yongwang's command were just a bunch of useless bums, and that they would be completely useless on the battlefield!"

"However, their performance in actual combat on Highway 103 in Luyang, the Lujia Railway, and the Qingjiang Bridge has far exceeded my expectations of the Independent Army."

"Although we lost strategically to the Qian people in these places, the Independent Army still demonstrated considerable fighting strength in these battles."

"At the very least, they can be considered a reliable allied force."

Yamanakai changed the subject abruptly: "Hmph!"

"I want to see what tricks Shen Moshen's Qian Kingdom army can pull off!"

"To put it simply, this time we have 60 against the enemy's 30."

"The advantage is mine!"

"Moreover, we also have a strategic defensive advantage."

"I believe that our defensive counter-attack strategy will definitely help us achieve the final victory in the Battle of Luyang."

"The people of Qian Kingdom can't be so lucky every time!"

"The Imperial army's previous defeat was mainly due to our own underestimation of the Qian Kingdom's army, which gave the Qian people an opportunity to exploit..."

Yamanaka looked intently at the marked locations on the battle map and said with certainty, "If we still can't defeat the Qian Kingdom's army, then..."

"Then I, the commander of the Qian Kingdom's dispatched army, might as well just commit suicide to atone for my sins!"

"Gentlemen—remember this: our temporary retreat is a prelude to a full-scale counterattack in the future."

"Therefore, I hope that you will all implement and execute the orders of the Qian State Expeditionary Army Command without fail in order to win this Battle of Luyang."

"Anyone who dares to mess things up for me on this matter will face military law from me!"

At this point, Yamanaka looked at everyone's reactions and said in a more peaceful tone, "I know everyone is eager to avenge themselves and is holding back a lot of anger."

"Then put that energy into the positions you need to defend and keep Shen Moshen's Qian Kingdom army tied down there!"

"The first drumbeat sounds, the second weakens, and the third exhausts!"

Yamanaka was full of confidence in his plan: "As long as we make the Qian army run into a wall, they will eventually weaken and exhaust themselves."

"Once they are exhausted, that will be the time for our army to launch a full-scale offensive..."

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This time, the intelligence assessment by the barbarian people did not contain any major errors or mistakes.

The Daqian Zhenguo Army's anti-rebel legion, which was divided into two lines, was also responsible for dealing with the Salo people.

Therefore, the number of troops that the punitive expeditionary force committed to the Battle of Luyang was indeed not very large.

On this issue, the Yi people made a very accurate judgment—the Qian army that was deployed to the Battle of Luyang numbered only about 260,000 to 270,000, less than 300,000.

However, the Imperial Supreme Command believed that 260,000 to 270,000 troops were more than enough to participate in the Battle of Luyang.

After the battle is over, once the barbarian army is driven out of Luyang Province, it will not be too late to calmly transfer defensive troops to Luyang Province.

In other words, if we compare the troop strength that both sides are prepared to commit to the Battle of Luyang.

Yamanakai's analysis really did have a significant advantage.

With a force of 60, they fought against the Qian Kingdom's army, which numbered less than 30.

Judging solely from the perspective of troop strength, this battle seems to be nothing to worry about for the Yi people.

With a troop advantage of more than half, wouldn't we be able to fight however we want?

Moreover, having been thoroughly humiliated, Yamanakai changed his previous attitude of completely looking down on the Qian Kingdom's army and adopted the most prudent approach for the upcoming major battle.

With superior forces, defend the terrain and then look for opportunities to launch a counterattack.

After Yamanakai's series of combined attacks—even he himself couldn't imagine how the Qian State Expeditionary Army could possibly be defeated by the Qian State Army again with this kind of fighting style!

Therefore, Yamanakai brazenly boasted in front of numerous division commanders that if he failed to lead the Inui Expeditionary Army to avenge their defeat in this battle, he would publicly apologize and be punished...

You should know that if Yamanakai's words were placed in the Yi Kingdom's army, it would be equivalent to him making a solemn pledge to himself.

Therefore, if it really comes to that point...

So, Yamanaka-i only had two choices left.

First, he would atone for his sins with his death, as he had promised, in order to preserve his dignity as a soldier of the Empire.

Secondly, there's the option of reneging on agreements, risking one's reputation by being humiliated with a job transfer or simply resigning and fleeing—losing dignity and reputation, but at least saving one's life...