Chapter 7: The First Command of Troops

Amid the sound of the mournful horn, Tang Chun led the team on their departure. Of course, Tang Chun was also provided with a fine steed this time. Among the soldiers, there were also a few martial artists of around the fourth rank who had horses to ride.

Moreover, it is very easy to absorb. If it can be obtained in large quantities, it is possible to break through to the second layer of Qi Refinement in a short period of time

The general will remember what you said. Tang Chun acknowledged the greeting

"Luozitan." Tang Chun pointed at the military map and said

It is approximately twenty kilometers from here, and General Zhao has over two hundred men with him. However, they must pass through Tongqiao Pass to transport the supplies.

"Ah, of course. However, he did indeed save me. Could the next mission be arranged to be a bit safer? Moreover, the Third Princess has also instructed that it is best for Tang Chun to remain alive until the three-year term is completed," Tian Gang said.

His true strength is estimated to be around the seventh rank. Tang Chun, being only a minor second rank, would be sending a group of soldiers around the second rank to their deaths for no reason. Why not send a powerful general to lead the team for the abduction instead?" Tian Gang said.

"Indeed, why can't we hide in the sand on the beach?" Tang Chun snorted

Tang Chun said he was set up, General, what is your opinion on this matter

In this bloody place on the battlefield hetushucom.com, one must first possess the ability to protect oneself. Otherwise, it would be too unjust to meet one's end at any moment. Over the course of a few days, Tang Chun became familiar with several soldiers in the same tent.

"Hmm, we must pass through Tongqiao Pass. It seems we can only set an ambush at Tongqiao Pass," said the sergeant Meng He.

Tang Chun stood solemnly in front of the square formation. This time, Tian Gang had opened a backdoor and lent him his protective armor for use. Although it was somewhat ill-fitting, having it was better than not having it at all

I know he has saved you, but one thing must be distinguished from another. This matter was entrusted by the Third Princess. We cannot allow Tang Chun to have too much peace; otherwise, this young man will become too comfortable.

It turns out to be something edible, and it should also belong to the supplement category. Tang Chun thought to himself as he walked to a secluded area outside, sitting cross-legged on the ground to begin practicing the Nine Heavens Vast World Technique. Tang Chun discovered that if he held this wooden stone while cultivating, the effects were several times better than usual

"Chief Tang, we have only a little over 100 people, while they have many more. Moreover, General Zhao is highly skilled, and we simply cannot defeat him in a direct confrontation. Therefore, we must rely on strategy rather than brute force; otherwise, the outcome will be the complete annihilation of our entire army," said another squad leader, Wei Liang.

We shall all discard our armor and advance lightly equipped, wearing clothing primarily in colors that match the beach.

Of course, Tang Chun also understood. This was fundamentally an impossible task. General Hu Yan was merely doing a favor.

Zhao Qian has seven levels of skill, yet you have arranged for over one hundred people for me. Moreover, there isn't even a single five-level expert among them. It seems that the leader of this group is not meant to be me, is it?

General Hu Yan stated that he heard that the Great Yuan Kingdom has transported a batch of grain and supplies from the capital, Gongshan.

Tang Chun, a task has been assigned to our battalion this time..." Tian Gang repeated.

"That has nothing to do with us. Do you really want to plead his case? The marquis's household is as deep as the sea, and the marquis has many children. It is not unusual for them to kill their brothers and eliminate their siblings for the sake of inheritance. We have seen such things before. Therefore, we need not get involved. That is Tang Chun's own affair. Who told him to be born into the marquis's household" Huyan said.

I, Hu Yan, have stated that it is absolutely certain. As long as you complete the task, it will be fine. Hu Yan was provoked into a foul mood by Tang Chun

Does the term "three princesses" mean that they will keep tormenting Tang Chun until the three-year period expires before executing him? Tian Gang felt a chill in his heart as he asked.

This is probably the gist of it. In three years, with Tang Chun's frail body, it is impossible for him to break through to the eighth rank and rise to the fifth-grade general. He is bound to die sooner or later; this young man is truly unfortunate. The son of the esteemed Marquis of Nandu has ended up in such a predicament. The word 'lust' truly is a knife hanging over one's head. Huyan sighed.

These martial artists, each with a stature of about four segments, are known as Ten Captains, meaning each has ten soldiers under their command. The Hundred Captains, on the other hand, have one hundred subordinates, which is roughly equivalent to a company commander. According to the ranking system of the Dayu Dynasty, this corresponds to the ninth rank. The troop halted after marching for a day and a night in the woods of a large mountain.

"Of course, if you grind it into powder and consume it, it can enhance your abilities. Its effects are even better than that of twenty-year-old ginseng," the man said, greedily staring at the wooden stone.

"Luozitan, how can that work? It is entirely an open beach. There isn't even a place to hide. Are we supposed to burrow into the sand? Wouldn't that just suffocate us?" Meng He shook his head.

Your main focus should be on burning it down; it is impossible to take it hostage. This is the general's order, and I am also helpless. I believe you have some understanding of the reasons and the context behind this.

"Tang Chun, if you can successfully destroy the supplies brought by General Zhao Qian, I, Hu Yan, will appoint you as a centurion." At that moment, the resounding voice of General Hu Yan unexpectedly echoed.

"Jiang Wei, is there any new information coming in from over there?" Tang Chun asked a captain. This individual was specifically responsible for tasks related to scouts, similar to intelligence personnel in modern military.

"No, we are also stretched thin, all on the front lines. You are injured again; this matter is settled as it is. Tang Chun's fate is up to heaven." Hu Yan's face was serious, and Tian Gang did not dare to speak.

We will use reeds to ventilate through the sand pile. Moreover, it should be arranged to resemble a cluster of reeds. Once General Zhao's supplies arrive, we will strike immediately

Be quick, use short bows with flint to shoot down the first wave of troops. As for us, we will focus on besieging General Zhao Qian.

As long as we act swiftly, there is still a way out for us. If we cannot deal with Zhao Qian, we are all doomed " Tang Chun said with an imposing demeanor

In the afternoon, fully prepared and ready to go

Although this person is merely a Qian General of the eighth rank, it is said that he is upright and incorruptible, lacking the skill of flattery; otherwise, he would have been promoted to the rank of guerrilla general long ago

"No, no, do not set an ambush at Tongqiao Pass," Tang Chun said mysteriously, waving his hand.

"It has been three days; it is time to assign Tang Chun a mission." At this moment, Hu Yan Hao said to Tian Gang in the main military tent.

Tang Chun's injury hasn't fully healed, right? Isn't it too dangerous to send him on a mission like this? Tang Chun saved Tian Gang's life, and this guy is actually starting to think about Tang Chun's well-being.

"Leader Tang, this is impossible. It would be suffocating." Wei Liang also believed it could not be accomplished

It seems that our army has a set of yellow military uniforms that are somewhat similar to the color of sand. Afterwards, we hid among the sand piles, and isn't there a cluster of reeds next to Luozitan?

I understand. Tang Chun nodded, aware that it was the special 'care' of the Third Princess

"If we don't set an ambush there, where else can we? Other places are not suitable for ambushes. The terrain is too open, making it easy for them to spot us," Jiang Wei inquired.

Because this wood and stone surprisingly contain an extremely rich essence of heaven and earth. It is several times denser than the essence found in the natural world

Not long after, Fang Zheng, a subordinate of Tian Gang, came in. He said that Tang Chun was requested to go to Tian Ba's tent. Tang Chun followed Fang Zheng into Tian Gang's tent and found Tian Gang sitting in a tiger-skin armchair

Does the general mean to send Tang Chun and his men to hijack or destroy the grain supplies? However, according to reports from the scouts, this time the Yuan Dynasty has dispatched Qian Zong Zhao Tong to escort the grain supplies