My Cultivation Starting from Archery

By then, it would be seventy thousand grand army against thirty thousand locals.

The Red Eyebrow Army had only one Martial Artist of the Profound Image Realm.

In contrast, Dasheng had Yuan Dai, Sha Wenlong, and Zhao Wuji.

Additionally, there was Wu You, the Deputy General of Mingzhou Army's leader Cao Fan.

No matter how you look at it, the gap in the hard power on paper was tremendously large, and even with the so-called "Miracle Soldiers Heavenly Book," if it came down to a direct confrontation, it would be utterly impossible for the Red Eyebrow Army to win this battle.

Their best outcome was to retreat in time to north of the Wushui River and east of the Hongze River Shore, holding on to the cities they had already captured. Even then, being gradually devoured was only a matter of time.

"My lord, are you being overly cautious?"

Zhao Kang said, "I think as long as we are vigilant against ambushes on the way, there won't be any problems."

"Perhaps."

Chen Sansi said verbally, but he still felt something odd in his heart.

West Qi Kingdom, what exactly are they waiting for?

The Red Eyebrow Army was causing chaos in the south, a golden opportunity that came once in twenty years. If they were really to wait until the army entered the canyon and received supplies from Yangchun Prefecture, then the Red Eyebrow Army would be quickly subdued. Dreaming of coming back in would be a fool's dream by then.
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Chen Sansi asked, "My Wo Long military advisor, do you have any ideas?"

"Don't worry, my lord, just one flash of spiritual light away!"

Xu Wencai furrowed his brow, "Soon, let me change the approach."

"Yes, I should change my approach too."

Chen Sansi ordered them to pack up the maps and continue on the journey.

The journey to Ming State alone would take nearly a month.

That was also the reason Zhao Wuji and others insisted on not transporting provisions from Liangzhou; the cost was too high.

Marching was extremely tedious.

Every day was just walking, eating, and sleeping all handled on the spot, truly a life of hardship.

Luckily, Chen Sansi was well-prepared.

Spiritual Rice Medicine Ointment, treasure medicines, and Ear Mouse meat were all brought along, not wasting any time.

Like his time in Yunzhou, relying on the incredible speed of the White Swan Horse, he deliberately lagged half a day's journey to practice martial arts, then spent the other half of the day hurrying along, and in the blink of an eye, twenty-eight days had passed.

[Cultivation Technique: National Guardian Dragon Spear, Hua Jing (entry-level)]

[Progress: 395/500]

In another ten days or half a month, he would almost be able to master the Hua Jing Technique.

"We're almost there!"

Chen Sansi estimated that before nightfall today, they would pass through Sword Gate Canyon and enter the territory of Ming State.

Hai Dongqing flapped its wings and found him, bringing the latest deployment and arrangements from the frontline.

Sky Wolf Camp and twenty thousand Liangzhou Soldiers, responsible for the front area around Yingzui Mountain, were joining forces with the Mingzhou Army coming from Golden Spring Manor to encircle and eradicate the main force of the Red Eyebrow Army, striving to prevent them from retreating to north of the Wushui River and seeking a quick resolution.

While the Reserve Camp was to follow, is temporarily not needed to face the main enemy forces, tasked with clearing out small groups of rebel forces around Yanling Mountain and maintaining the supply route outside Yangchun Prefecture after the battle officially begins.

After all, the Reserve Camp had only been formed less than four months ago and was overall weaker than the other main forces, so they were primarily focused on gaining experience; only in an absolute necessity would they be deployed.

"I'm infuriated!"

Bai Thingzhi came over, cursing.

By his side were Lu Shuhua and Xie Sishu, and all three had rather grim expressions,

Chen Sansi asked, "What's the matter?"

"That Cao is shameless!"

Bai Thingzhi didn't hesitate even though others might hear, "Sha Wenlong said their Sky Wolf Camp is short of hands, then sent the three thousand men from Cao Fan's right wing to the front lines against the Red Eyebrow Army's main force, clearly giving them a chance to earn distinction!"

"Mr. Bai, watch your words!"

Xie Sishu warned, "Cursing someone with the Cao surname is like insulting the Holy Emperor. If it's not pursued, it's fine, but if it is, it could cost us our heads."

"Sigh..."

Lu Shuhua exclaimed, "It seems this trip is destined only to pick up some minor advantages."

"I don't mind, but General Chen..."

Xie Sishu said meaningfully, "The Young Master heading directly to Yingzui Mountain to face the main force, and Sha Wenlong is very willing to give him opportunities; it's very likely that he will attain Class A military achievements. Plus, he could reach the Expert Realm in the Hua Jing Technique before returning to Liangzhou, so...

the position of Chief Disciple might be taken away!"

"Thanks for the heads up."

Chen Sansi wasn't worried at all.

Because, by the time he returned to Liangzhou, he would be at least at small achievement in the Hua Jing, and Cao Fan, no matter how fiercely he tried, would not be able to match that pace.

Many people still had no idea that he had already mastered Hua Jin.

"We're here!"

Sword Gate Canyon!

This canyon was connected to the eastern side of the Luoxiao Mountain Range, considered the tail end of the mountain range and the shortest route from Liangzhou to Ming State.

The mountain range, which should have been continuous, had a huge chasm in the middle, perfectly straight with cliffs at ninety degrees, showing no slope, looking as if it was cut by someone with a huge sword, forcibly splitting the mountain range apart.

This was why it was named Sword Gate Mountain Range.

At this moment.

The vanguard, most likely, had already passed Yangchun Prefecture and was about to engage the Red Eyebrow Army.

The remaining parts of the Reserve Camp, front, back, and left, were also moving in different directions to eradicate small bands of bandits.

"Chen Sansi, Bai Thingzhi, according to orders!"

"At your command!"

Yu Song issued the command, "Scouts report that 150 li west of here in Bai Gou County, seven hundred bandit infantry have broken through the city and are now slaughtering within. I order Chen Sansi to lead one thousand of his men, along with Bai Thingzhi's five hundred soldiers, to quickly go and encircle to eradicate them. End the battle within two days, then immediately return to rendezvous with us!

"The rest, follow me to Yangchun Prefecture to assist with the provisions!"