Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 982 - 942: Battle Report

At the start, she might have harbored reservations about the Grand General title, perhaps some confusion or uncertainty about receiving it and King You's intentions.

Leng Yu's heart may have also felt a sense of unease.

However, everything changed when she learned that Brother Lin Yi was the Emperor; this knowledge brought her a profound sense of calm.

Although many perceived her appointment as Grand General to be a result of Lin Yi's personal favor,

Leng Yu saw it differently.

Now, Leng Yu burned with a fighting spirit, her heart brimming with resolve. With Brother Lin Yi by her side, she was confident she could fulfill any task he entrusted her with.

More crucially, it dawned on her that Brother Lin Yi, newly appointed, lacked a personal faction within the court. This made her mission even more vital, positioning her as the sole individual Lin Yi could truly trust.

Therefore, she felt compelled to embrace this responsibility, vowing to secure the Dayou throne for Brother Lin Yi.

The bestowal of command over 200,000 troops further solidified her sense of purpose and ease.

Regardless of her innate talent for leading armies or her capability in commanding these 200,000 soldiers, she knew she could not relinquish control to anyone else.

With this conviction, she instantly shed her former demure nature, her expression turning cold and determined.

This transformation left the civil officials and military generals somewhat taken aback, particularly those acquainted with Leng Yu's father, who couldn't help but offer approving nods.

Indeed, the apple didn't fall far from the tree; despite being a woman, Leng Yu projected an aura no less formidable than her father's—arguably even superior.

"Your Majesty, may I inquire about the current status of the war?"

The woman was remarkably composed; having assessed the situation, she seamlessly transitioned into her role, immediately clarifying her position. With a solemn expression, she bowed to Lin Yi and spoke:

She now saw herself as the Grand General of Dayou Country, transcending her former role as merely Brother Lin Yi's admirer.

While she would remain his admirer in private, she understood the necessity of maintaining a clear distinction between her personal feelings and her official duties.

Consequently, Leng Yu's immediate priority was to ascertain the condition of the Border Army, identify the cities under Yan Soldiers' assault, and gauge the state of these besieged locations to implement necessary strategies.

Upon hearing her question, Lin Yi remained silent, his gaze turning towards Wu Guang, who stood nearby.

Sensing Lin Yi's cue, Wu Guang stepped forward without hesitation. He clasped his fists in a respectful salute to both Lin Yi and Leng Yu before speaking:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I shall address the queries posed by General Leng.

Currently, those Yan aggressors are laying siege to our Shangrao City, Zhongrao City, Xiarrao City, Luoyang City, Bianyuan City, Dingyuan City, Tiger Gate Pass, Hubaokou, Pingyang City, Linyu City, and Shanhaiguan—a total of eleven locations.

Among these, our Shanhaiguan Border Army, your former command post, General Leng, has successfully repelled an initial force of 10,000 Yan troops.

Other locations like Linyu City, Pingyang City, and Hubaokou have also managed to fend off enemy advances.

However, the situation in the remaining seven cities is precarious, with Shangrao City, Zhongrao City, Xiarrao City, Dingyuan City, and Luoyang City being of utmost concern.

Regarding the other cities facing the Yan Soldiers, the impact is minimal, as the attacking forces consist of only approximately 10,000 cavalry per city.

Within our cities, the garrison troops also exceed ten thousand. While direct confrontations outside the city gates are inadvisable, holding the defenses is not an immediate worry.

Nevertheless, the circumstances in Shangrao City, Zhongrao City, Xiarrao City, Dingyuan City, and Luoyang City are dire. Each of these cities faces an enemy force of 30,000 troops, bolstered by a supporting cavalry detachment of 10,000.

Although our garrisons in these cities number over ten thousand each, these 30,000 surrounding troops have successfully severed our supply lines. Consequently, our soldiers can hold out for approximately three months at most. Should provisions deplete within this timeframe, these cities will face grave peril.

Furthermore, our forces are predominantly infantry, rendering them ill-equipped to counter the enemy's cavalry effectively.

This tactical disadvantage makes a breakout from the besieged cities unfeasible, leaving us reliant solely on reinforcements.

Lin Yi's brow slightly eased upon hearing this report. Wu Guang's assessment indicated that only five cities were in critical danger, a far more optimistic outlook than facing eleven cities under siege.

Moreover, Lin Yi commanded 200,000 troops. By dividing these forces into five contingents, each would comprise 40,000 soldiers.

With a combined force of 40,000 troops and the city’s 10,000 garrison, each city would field 50,000 soldiers against an enemy of 30,000. Despite the enemy’s nearly 10,000 cavalry, victory remained a possibility.

However, Lin Yi would not act solely on this calculation; even recognizing the five cities facing the direst threats, he would refrain from splitting his army into five separate rescue missions.

Any unforeseen circumstances could lead to a catastrophic defeat.

Facing 30,000 enemy soldiers, a contingent of 50,000 might stand a chance. Yet, if the enemy regrouped and launched a swift assault, these same 50,000 troops could rapidly find themselves completely surrounded.

Most crucially, the precise troop dispositions of the enemy were unknown, making confirmation of the operatives' intelligence impossible.

Furthermore, Leng Yu expressed considerable bewilderment:

"Minister Wu, may I inquire how the Yan Country's cavalry has expanded to such a degree? With 10,000 cavalry stationed in each city, that amounts to a staggering 110,000 cavalry in total. From where does the Yan Country procure such a vast cavalry force?"

This inquiry immediately prompted consternation among all the civil and military officials present, as they shared the same confusion.

[To be continued...]

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