Chapter 645: The Enemy's Tactics of Trapping and Killing
Tan Aili stood in the tent, her eyes calm and decisive. She looked at the general in front of her and had already made up her mind.
She raised her chin slightly and said to the general in a steady and powerful voice: "General, I am aware of the current situation. You take your men to patrol the surrounding area first, and report immediately if there is any movement." After receiving the order, the general saluted with a standard military salute, turned around and strode out of the tent.
When the general disappeared outside the tent, Tan Aili immediately sat cross-legged and entered the state of practicing breathing. As an assassin, she practiced skin breathing.
This skin breathing method is a unique method of mind that the "idiot" has comprehended. After continuous practice and improvement, this skin breathing method has become a special martial art for Sheldon scouts. Compared with the mountain army's unique breathing method that has been circulated in the army for a long time, it is much more advanced.
The key is to sense the breath of the outside world through every pore of the skin and absorb the purest energy between heaven and earth. When practicing, it is as if the skin of the whole body has become a tiny portal, which continuously introduces the spiritual energy from the outside world into the body.
This breathing method can not only enhance the perception of practitioners, allowing them to keenly perceive the movements around them even in the dark and in complex environments, but also enhance the body's resilience and vitality, allowing practitioners to have more lasting endurance and explosive power in battle.
As Tan Aili slowly began to practice the skin breathing method, the entire army soon fell into a state of silence. The soldiers seemed to be enveloped by an invisible force, and they held their breath, as quiet as beasts dormant in the mountains.
They knew very well that in the current difficult situation, they had to reduce unnecessary losses, preserve their strength, and wait quietly for the arrival of reinforcements.
Outside the tent, the west wind howled. The soldiers held their weapons tightly, their eyes revealing firmness and determination. They knew that there was no room for slackness. Everyone prayed silently in their hearts, hoping that reinforcements would arrive soon to break this suffocating deadlock.
If the king were to lose sight of his principles and stop sending reinforcements, Sheldon Castle would surely rebel.
Tan Aili has been struggling in this world of intrigues for many years and has seen all kinds of conspiracies and tricks. How could she easily trust others? She knew very well that the situation before her was not only a test of battle, but also a test for the king.
Sheld has a profound background and strong financial resources, and is fully capable of overturning the existing rules of the game. Tan Aili secretly hoped that the king would not play any imperial tricks and think that he could abandon her at will.
As the head of the Sheld family, if she was in a desperate situation, she would join the game and fight the enemy with her soldiers. She wanted to achieve a reputation as a loyal hero and create a factual basis for the "idiot" to have a legitimate reason to fight.
Imagining the fierce battle that might come, Tan Aili's eyes flashed with determination. She seemed to have seen herself and the soldiers fighting bloody battles on the battlefield, with swords flashing and blood raining. They might fall, or they might sacrifice, but their spirits will be forever engraved in the name of loyalty to the country.
The "idiot" will surely raise his arms and call for their sacrifice, lead the army of justice, seek justice for himself, and thus rule the world. He will surely continue to promote the New Deal, save the people of the world, and establish a prosperous era.
Tan Aili quietly waited for the situation to change and for the fate to decide. In her heart, she had both a desire for victory and a calmness about the possible failure.
In a desperate situation, she was calm about life and death. Such a transcendent state of mind triggered a subtle enlightenment, and Tan Aili felt an unprecedented experience.
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The Pumasai Palace received the magician. The king, who had not yet recovered from his illness, stood up to receive the envoy. He had fallen ill when he heard about the emergency in southern Xinjiang, but now that the situation has reversed, the king is in a good mood and his condition has improved.
Hearing the envoy's explanation of the situation and how Kashin was hunting down the Vatican's envoy and fighting to the death in the Principality of Maya, I couldn't help but be moved. Today's situation was hard-won.
The Magic Association of the Principality of Maya was instigated to rebel. On the one hand, Pumasai fought against the Holy See to the death, which could easily win the favor of magicians. On the other hand, they needed Pumasai to recognize that they had legal control over the Magic Association, so the regime of the Principality of Maya must be destroyed.
The king readily agreed to the Maya Magic Association's request and rewarded them with 200 million magic coins as a fund for cultivating magic talents. Everyone was happy.
As for sending out troops, the vanguard of the 20,000 Imperial Guards had already set out a day ago, using the teleportation array to reach the Red Maple Fortress. After two days of rapid march, they were able to leave the mountain and rush to the battlefield. The second batch of 30,000 cavalry would take a little longer...
The envoy was very happy to hear the king's statement: "That's great. Mr. Kashin's worries have disappeared. Thank you, Your Majesty, for sending troops in time."
King: "Lord Kashin and his wife are the pillars of the country, and there can be no mistakes, so we are actively preparing troops and money. Now that I can witness the hundreds of years of confrontation in Southern Xinjiang, I am overjoyed.
This is the result of the great military power of Marshal Tan Aili. If the Maya Alliance is destroyed, I will definitely treat the people well and implement benevolent policies. I hope the magic world will help and help appease the people..."
"Of course. I have long heard of your Majesty's great fortune and talent. If you can govern the country with benevolence, it will be a blessing for the people. If you can implement the new policy of Pumasai, the lives of ordinary people will be improved, and the Demon Association will firmly support it..."
The king still felt exhausted at this time, and smiled faintly: "I am still seriously ill, so please feel free to send your messenger. If you have anything to say, please talk to the prince. I need to go back to rest. As for the 200 million magic coins, I will send a magician to the Gui Mo Association after the army occupies the Principality of Maya!"
The two sides talked for more than an hour, but the king was exhausted, so the talk ended early. The prince then received the envoy. Since the troops had already been dispatched, other matters were not important.
For a long time, in order to protect the peace and stability of the border, the country has dispatched a full 600,000 troops to hold the long position like a steel barrier.
In the past, the 600,000-strong army had to sleep in the open air, and needed 200,000 logistics soldiers to transport supplies all year round. They confronted the enemy in harsh environments, and endured loneliness and hardship.
However, the long-term garrison of these 600,000 troops not only consumed a large amount of manpower, material and financial resources, but also appeared somewhat passive in strategic layout.
Tan Aili's battle had the potential to completely change this situation. In the great journey of expanding territory, the Marshal's battle became a key turning point.
When the country successfully expanded its influence to Tan Aili, the front line of defense underwent a major change. The original front line was replanned and became the Maya Alliance line. This change was of great significance, and the country decisively dispatched cavalry to defend it.
As the elite force on the battlefield, the Iron Cavalry are fast in action, have strong impact, and can form a powerful deterrent to the enemy in a short period of time.
Compared with the previous 600,000-man army, the resources and costs required for the Iron Cavalry defense were greatly reduced. Moreover, the Maya Alliance had a unique geographical advantage, with steep mountains and rivers, complex terrain, and was easy to defend but difficult to attack.
The rich natural resources in the area allow the troops stationed here to achieve self-sufficiency with geographical advantages. Fertile land can grow food, clear rivers can provide water, and dense forests can provide wood for building fortifications and making weapons.
In this way, the army not only reduces its dependence on rear supplies, but also can better adapt to the battlefield environment and respond to enemy challenges at any time.
It is like a person carrying a heavy burden who suddenly takes off the burden and is able to travel light and move forward with big strides.
In this context, the country launched the New Deal at the right time. The New Deal contains the ambition to share wealth with the people. It is like a spring rain that moistens the earth, bringing hope and well-being to the local civilians.
The local civilians have lived on this land for generations. They have experienced the sufferings of war and know how hard it is to achieve peace and prosperity.
The introduction of the new policy was like opening a door to a better life for them. Officials did not need to spend much time promoting and explaining it. The tangible benefits brought by the new policy naturally made the people attached to the country.
The people saw that while the country was developing its military, it had not forgotten ordinary people like them, but was sincerely trying to make them live a good life. This concept of sharing wealth with the people planted the seeds of trust and gratitude in the hearts of the people.
In the process of conquering foreign countries, the country took a series of decisive and effective measures. After successfully conquering a foreign country, the first thing it did was to purge its nobles.
These nobles have long enjoyed privileges and cruelly exploited and oppressed the people. Their existence has become an obstacle for the country to implement new policies and achieve peace and development. The purge of the nobles is to break the old unreasonable social order and clear the way for the implementation of new policies.
Then, the state vigorously promoted the New Deal. An important part of the New Deal was to distribute land, oxen and seeds to the common people. For the common people who had lived on the land for generations, the land was their lifeblood.
Getting their own land means having a stable source of livelihood. Cattle and seeds are important tools and foundations for agricultural production. With them, civilians can carry out agricultural production more smoothly and increase food production.
With the support of the new policy, the lives of the common people gradually improved. They no longer worried about their livelihoods, but devoted themselves to agricultural production with hope.
Moreover, they know that all this is given by the country, so they are full of gratitude and support for the country. In such a situation, there will be almost no stubborn resistance.
The people understand that the new policy is for their own good and is intended to enable them to live a better life, so they are willing to actively cooperate with the country's policies and jointly build a better home.