In early autumn, a gentle breeze blows.

The trees inside the Great Zhou Imperial Palace swayed back and forth.

Squads of guards, armed with long spears, patrolled in a crisscross pattern.

To ensure that there are no security lapses in the palace.

In the imperial study, the emperor continued to read late into the night.

However, the emperor was in a very bad mood that night.

His brows were furrowed, and his expression was very complicated.

It was both unbelievable and tinged with worry.

"How is this possible? One hundred thousand against one hundred thousand, and only a little over ten thousand were lost?"

They annihilated over 70,000 enemy soldiers and captured more than 20,000.

After muttering to himself, the emperor slowly got up and paced back and forth in the room.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Even if the Japanese pirates had 100,000 pigs,

Even if they spent night after night, they couldn't capture all the puppet troops of Great Xia.

"Your Majesty, at first I also mistook them for scouts from the front lines."

The investigation was conducted under duress, but after multiple confirmations, it is indeed true.

Minister of War Shen Tong bowed to the emperor.

His tone was full of caution.

Upon hearing this, the emperor was instantly alarmed.

He slumped helplessly on the dragon throne.

Ugh, it's all ruined, completely ruined again!

Previously, when I heard that Li Tingting was leading an army of 100,000 to attack Luzhou City,

The emperor burst into laughter, exclaiming that Heaven had helped him!

He was overjoyed, hoping that Li Tingting would be able to join the Japanese army.

The fight will leave both sides severely injured; by then...

Hehe! He can then reap the benefits.

They conquered the Great Xia Dynasty in one fell swoop, realizing their long-cherished wish of unifying the world.

Who knew the Japanese army would be so easily defeated?

In just one day, they lost Luzhou City.

After the battle ended, the Xia army suffered fewer than 10,000 casualties.

Such a disparity is unbelievable to anyone.

Then there are the various reports sent back by the scouts on the front lines.

It's simply a fantasy.

According to firsthand accounts from the Great Zhou scouts at the time,

When the Great Xia army attacked the city, only twenty long black iron pipes were seen.

The tube gleamed with a cold light; its nature was unknown.

Before the two armies had even clashed, a series of loud "bangs" suddenly rang out from within the Great Xia army's ranks.

The sound was like a thunderclap, and flames shot out from the black iron pipe.

The Japanese pirates' front-line soldiers fell to the ground in droves, like wheat being harvested.

Not from arrows or knives, but with multiple bloody, mangled holes in his chest and abdomen.

He stopped breathing in an instant.

Even more terrifying, dark, iron lumps would occasionally fly out from within the Great Xia army's ranks.

It exploded with a loud bang upon landing, the shockwave sending shockwaves flying several meters.

Earth and rocks flew everywhere, flesh and blood were torn apart, and the Japanese soldiers were blasted apart, bleeding from all seven orifices.

Limbs and severed arms were scattered all over the ground, and screams of agony filled the air.

Firelight and loud noises could be heard several meters away.

The Japanese army's ranks were suddenly shattered, and soldiers scattered in droves.

They had no idea where the attack came from.

The Japanese army suffered heavy casualties and was routed before they could even get close.

The soldiers of the Great Xia army, however, were dressed in heavy black armor.

Impervious to swords and spears, they crushed like an iron wall during a charge.

Furthermore, a five-person team acted swiftly.

They were skilled at killing enemy generals, and the command of the Japanese army was paralyzed in an instant.

The entire battle lasted only one day.

Of the 100,000 Japanese troops, 70,000 were killed and 20,000 were captured.

The casualties of the Great Xia army were less than 10,000.

The scouts repeatedly confirmed the situation and concluded that waiting for the battle to unfold was beyond human control.

It was as if divine punishment had descended upon the world; all who heard of it were utterly astonished.

They all said they had never heard of or seen anything like it.

Thinking of this, the emperor scoffed.

"Could it be that the false Empress Dowager of the Great Xia Dynasty actually possesses sorcery?"

Good heavens, if this tactic were used against me...

Wouldn't that make me a ruler who brings about the downfall of his country?

He saw that Shen Tong was deep in thought and did not respond.

He was so anxious on the spot that he was like an ant on a hot pan.

"What should I do? What should I do?"

Perhaps even Li Tingting herself didn't expect this.

The Battle of Luzhou not only defeated the Japanese army,

It even gave the Great Zhou Emperor a lasting trauma.

Of course, that is indeed the case.

When the Great Xia garrison clashed with the army of the Eastern Gou Kingdom.

Zhong Wencai led 120,000 troops,

They were eyeing the border of the Great Zhou with predatory intent.

If Li Tingting loses the Battle of Luzhou,

The Great Zhou army will surely advance unimpeded and seize Luzhou.

As a result, no one received news of a mutually destructive defeat for both the Great Xia and the Eastern Army.

But what awaited them was a thunderclap that sent shockwaves through the air.

The generals at the front were terrified and thankful that their side had not participated in the battle.

"Minister Shen, convey my decree: order Zhong Wencai to return to the capital immediately."

"I want to hear his plan."

"The minister obeys the order!"

"Hmm, you may leave now!"

The emperor waved his hand weakly at Shen Tong.

It's as if I've aged ten years in an instant.

The following night, Zhong Wencai arrived from the front lines.

They returned to the capital, weary from their journey.

"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty, long live the Emperor!"

"Wencai, there's no need for such formalities. Get up, get up!"

I have urgently summoned you back to the capital; I presume you know why?

Forehead......,

The emperor's enthusiasm completely bewildered Zhong Wencai.

What happened? You called me back in such a hurry.

They immediately said they already knew what was going on.

How do I know what your purpose is?

You didn't say anything, and you didn't ask, so how am I supposed to know?

However, despite his confusion, he still had to observe the proper etiquette between ruler and subject.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty, but I am ashamed."

I have failed to understand Your Majesty's intentions; please forgive me.

"Haha, Commander Zhong, you've been wise all your life but made a foolish mistake this time."

Yesterday I reviewed the military report,

Upon learning that the puppet army of Great Xia possessed such unfathomable weapons,

To be honest, I'm having trouble sleeping and eating!

After saying that, he quickly invited Zhong Wencai to sit down and ordered someone to bring him tea.

"Your Majesty, I believe there is no need to panic about this matter."

"Oh, Wencai, what do you mean by that?"

Upon hearing this, the emperor leaned forward involuntarily, his eyes widening in shock.

"First, our dynasty and the pseudo-Xia dynasty had already held discussions last year."

Both sides ceased hostilities, recuperated, and agreed not to invade each other.

Second, although the puppet army's weapons were formidable, according to careful reconnaissance by scouts,

After careful consideration, I have concluded that they do not yet possess such weapons on a large scale.

As long as our army holds the city and takes full advantage of the terrain, we can still ensure the peace and tranquility of our dynasty.

Upon hearing this, the emperor instantly broke into a genuine smile.

This was much more natural than the forced smile I had when I first met Zhong Wencai.

Zhong Wencai was speechless.

For this matter, just send me a military report.

Is it really necessary to be in such a hurry?

It made me extremely anxious and exhausted.

"That's wonderful, that's wonderful indeed!"

Alas, what a pity about the Battle of the Great Xia capital last year...

Minister Su, stationed at the suburban defense line, did not heed your advice.

Otherwise, they might have accomplished something great back then.

To put it bluntly, Zhong Wencai simply couldn't comprehend the emperor's inner panic.

You expect him to understand military matters?

Is it possible to not be afraid of Li Tingting's "biu, biub"?

Not a single one of the court officials knew anything about it.

With such a powerful enemy, how could we not be afraid?

That's why the emperor was so eager to recall him.

She hoped to find a sense of security in him.

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