Frontier Army Warrior

Chapter 987: Training in the Storm

Lin Feng held the broken sword tightly in his hands and held it in his arms, letting the waves beat against his body. Although he could not resist, he used his tenacity to resist the impact of the wind and waves.

After an unknown amount of time, the sea finally calmed down and the weather returned to sunny and warm.

Lin Feng felt sore all over and lay flat on his back on the sea, rising and falling with the waves and looking at the blue sky and white clouds.

This is a practice in the wind and waves, and it is also a journey of harmony between Lin Feng and the broken sword in his hand. Unconsciously, the breathing of the broken sword is added to the circulation of true energy, as well as the indifference to the power of heaven and earth, or a kind of indifference of being on the sidelines.

Lin Feng knew that the broken sword in his hand was not an ordinary object. It could become one with all things in the world. Or he could integrate his body and soul into the broken sword and watch coldly the other helpless creatures in the strong wind and huge waves.

I don’t know if it was the sublimation of my own thoughts or the influence of the broken sword, but in any case, this storm was both a tempering of my body and a cleansing of my soul.

Lin Feng raised his body from the sea, turned around and looked around.

Without seeing the coastline, I am still in the vast ocean, not knowing where to go.

Lin Feng raised his hands in front of his eyes and found that they were almost soaked by the sea water. It seemed that he had been in the water for more than a day.

It was a blessing from God that I could survive such a storm, but the other people on the wooden boat probably had their chances or had already died in the storm.

Lin Feng was very embarrassed. He was in the sea where he didn't know the direction and it was difficult for him to choose the direction to swim. What if he was getting farther and farther away from the coast?

Although he ignored the world, the sea also chose to ignore Lin Feng's existence, letting him drift in the sea with the wind.

In this way, Lin Feng relied on the fish he caught to maintain his physical strength and energy. After drifting in the sea for two days and two nights, he finally saw the coast.

With a goal, the next thing was easy. With the blessing of true energy, Lin Feng swam very fast. Two hours later, Lin Feng lay on the beach.

After resting for a while, Lin Feng slowly got up, somewhat unaccustomed to it, and staggered forward, getting farther and farther away from the sea behind him.

In Yingjian Gorge, more than 200 miles east of Funing Prefecture, in the county town, Pei Qiyin and Hu Jincai had already received news from Wei Bao.

Emperor Zhao Zheng of the Dazheng Dynasty brazenly launched an attack on the eight prefectures of Zhenxi.

One hundred thousand Taisho Imperial Army troops were divided into three groups and besieged Xuncheng, Tianzhifu and Lindufu respectively.

Currently, Xuncheng is in crisis.

Cui Ying and Gong Sanpao were stationed in Xuncheng. There were only more than 10,000 troops in the city. Facing the 30,000 Taisho Imperial Guards led by Jing Zhaoheng, they barely managed to hold the city wall, but their supplies outside the city were cut off.

Zhang Changyou, the defender of Tianzhi Prefecture, relied on the 20,000 Zhenxi Army in the city to resist the siege of the 30,000 imperial troops led by General Qiu Jie of the Taisho Dynasty.

Li Donglai, the commander of Lindu City, led 20,000 defenders to resist the 40,000 imperial guards of Taisho Crown Prince Zhao Jian.

For a time, the three cities surrounding Dazong Kyoto were all engulfed in war.

Bai Jing and Wang Qian were stationed in Shanglin Prefecture, coordinating the deployment of troops in the eight prefectures of Zhenxi in the Central Plains to prevent the Taisho Imperial Army from suddenly attacking other cities.

Hu Jincai and Pei Qiyin were also scratching their heads. Currently, there were less than 20,000 Zhenxi troops stationed in Funing Prefecture, plus Lin Feng's 500-strong guard team and a 3,000-strong engineering battalion.

They were very far away from Xuncheng and could not support Cui Ying and Gong Sanpao.

Two people were in the temporary command center in Yingjianxia County, looking at the map on the table.

"We shouldn't defend Xuncheng anymore. The boss's whereabouts are unknown. We should shrink our positions and only defend the eight prefectures in Zhenxi."

Hu Jincai scratched his head and said.

Pei Qiyin nodded in agreement.

"I don't know what Chief Steward Bai and General Wang are thinking. They should send troops from Jingxi Prefecture and cooperate with Xi Niang's Zhenxihao to force the garrison in Xuncheng out of the encirclement and retreat to Jingxi."

"However, once Xuncheng retreats, only Jinggao Mansion will be left in the west of Jingdu City, and Cheng Liang may not be able to hold it."

Hu Jincai frowned.

"Give up, retreat. Our Zhenxi Army has fewer men than the Taisho Imperial Army, so we can only retreat."

Pei Qiyin was helpless.

"Master Pei, are we still going to fight?"

Hu Jincai looked up at Pei Qiyin and asked.

"How do we fight? Further ahead is Ganqing Prefecture City, which is in the fields. The pirates are afraid of our cavalry. If we attack the city and engage in street fighting with the pirates, the losses will be huge."

"Yes, yes, we can't afford any losses. The boss won't allow it."

"It's not that we can't have it, but we should try to minimize the losses."

"Then let's return our troops to aid Xuncheng?"

"The journey is too long. By the time our troops arrive, Xuncheng will have already been captured."

Pei Qiyin looked at the map in distress.

"If we don't go to rescue them, once the Taisho Imperial Army breaks through Xuncheng and marches into Jinggaofu, cutting off the tributary of the Jinjiang River, you and I will be fighting alone."

Hu Jincai was also worried.

"If we do this, won't we be attacked from both sides?"

"Well, there are the Taisho Imperial Army in front, and pirates wreaking havoc behind."

Pei Qiyin looked up: "Where is General Luo Shidong?"

"It seems that after retaking Nantai Prefecture City, they suffered heavy losses and are currently resting. The Zhennan Army has less than 20,000 troops."

Hu Jincai shook his head.

"Alas, when the boss was here, the situation was very good and the Zhenxi Army was strong and powerful. But now it seems that everything is stretched to the limit and there is a shortage of manpower."

Pei Qiyin shrugged.

"Your Highness only needs to sit there to intimidate the scoundrels of the world. Why would he need so many troops?"

Hu Jincai had a sad face.

"If the boss doesn't show up, I don't know how long we can hold out."

Pei Qiyin said through gritted teeth.

"Hold on as long as you can, you'll just die."

"Yes, even if I die, I will not bring shame to the reputation of the Boss Zhenxi Army."

As the two talked, a tragic atmosphere lingered in the house, making them feel sad. Without Lin Feng, they always felt helpless.

In the city of Shanglin Prefecture, the General Administration Office.

Bai Jing sat behind the desk with a calm expression, looking at the map hanging on the opposite wall, lost in thought.

She didn't understand military affairs, but anyone could see the current battle situation clearly.

The Taisho Imperial Army had a large number of troops, and they were divided into three groups to attack the three cities in the eight prefectures of Zhenxi.

She was not worried about Zhang Changyou in Tianzhifu City.

Bai Jing didn't think there was anything wrong with Li Donglai coming to Lindu City.

They are Cui Ying and Gong Sanpao in Xuncheng.

Neither of these two people had ever independently commanded a major battle. This time, they were besieged in Xuncheng by 30,000 imperial troops and their supplies were cut off, so they must have been panicked.

Since Jingxi Prefecture and Jinggao Prefecture are more than seven or eight hundred miles away from Xuncheng, the rescue team cannot get there for the time being. It is necessary for the generals to inspire the confidence of the soldiers, strengthen their belief in defending the city, reasonably arrange the city defense, and use effective means to resist the enemy from breaking into the city.

Although Bai Jing's thoughts were organized, if he were to personally command the battle, it would definitely be a mess.

This did not prevent her from understanding Cui Ying's fragility and Gong Sanpao's recklessness.

If the two cannot withstand the pressure, it will definitely bring a devastating disaster to the Zhenxi Army. Not only will Xuncheng be lost, but the more than 10,000 Zhenxi Army stationed there will probably not be able to escape.