Who put the yellow robe on me?

Chapter 173: Comprehensive Assault

The reinforcements from the Western Regions and the reinforcements from Suzhou and Nidu arrived at the battlefield almost at the same time. The two armies met in the vast desert, and war was about to break out.

Although the reinforcements from the Western Regions brought 100,000 elite soldiers, their combat effectiveness was still far inferior to that of the Huben Army. Moreover, the number of Daliang's army was twice as large as theirs, and the 200,000-strong army was ready to launch a fierce attack at any time.

At this moment, Jiang Chen was standing in the central military camp of Daliang, overlooking the entire battlefield. His deep eyes were like a general commanding thousands of troops, and he could see through every movement of both sides.

"Your Highness, the reinforcements from the Western Regions are approaching. Although they are numerous, their overall combat effectiveness is inferior to ours." Dianzhang walked forward with a bit of disdain in his tone, but Jiang Chen remained calm and unmoved.

Jiang Chen waved his hand gently, a trace of deep thought flashing in his eyes. "Dianzhang, never underestimate any enemy. Although the Western Region's army is not as powerful as the Tiger Guards, they still have a hundred thousand men. In this battle, we can't rely solely on military strength to win. We also need strategy."

Jiang Chen's voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable majesty that made the generals around him stand in awe involuntarily.

At first, the soldiers of Daliang were skeptical about the young Prince of Yan, thinking that he was just relying on the title of general to bully others. However, with a series of precise plans and commands by Jiang Chen, they gradually realized that the young prince in front of them was indeed a true military genius.

The battle situation gradually became clear. Jiang Chen stood in front of the map of the camp, his eyes sharp as torches, and his fingers gently tapped on the map.

"Master Zhong," Jiang Chen said calmly, looking up at Zhong Xiaodan, "you will lead 30,000 light cavalry to flank the enemy, intercept their retreat, and confront the main force of the enemy. You must disrupt their formation."

Zhong Dalu nodded in acceptance. Although he was young, as Zhong Wenbin's son, he had inherited his father's bravery and wisdom. He said confidently, "Your Highness, rest assured. I will live up to your trust."

Jiang Chen turned his gaze to Deng Yunde, his tone more steady: "Deng Yunde, you will lead 10,000 elite soldiers to join General Annan's 50,000-man army. Use fire attacks as the main method to burn the enemy's rear forces, cut off their retreat, and disrupt their formation."

Deng Yunde was always known for his courage. He quickly accepted the order, his eyes gleaming with excitement: "I understand! The enemy's rear will become a sea of fire!"

Jiang Chen then turned to Mi Chunhong and said, "General Mi, you will lead 50,000 elite troops to harass Xianyu Linyuan's remaining troops. You must hold him back and prevent him from joining the reinforcements from the Western Regions. Remember not to linger in the battle; stalling for time is key."

Mi Chunhong nodded and said seriously, "Your Highness, rest assured. I will act according to the plan and prevent them from reuniting!"

Finally, Jiang Chen's gaze fixed on General Zhong Wenbin. He said in a heavy voice, "General, the direct engagement of the enemy is now in your hands. Your 50,000 troops are the backbone of our battle. You must suppress the enemy's direct attack."

Zhong Wenbin bowed solemnly: "Your Highness, rest assured, I will definitely fulfill my mission!"

As the generals took the order and left, the entire camp began to mobilize.

Jiang Chen stood before the map, his heart racing, yet his expression remained stern. He knew this battle wouldn't just depend on the bravery of his soldiers, but also on his precise judgment and strategic planning. And in his own unique way, he was staying ahead of the enemy at every step.

At the same time, reinforcements from the Western Regions were galloping from afar. Xuanyuan Xu Feng stood at the front of the team, staring sharply at the Daliang army in the distance.

Although the 100,000 reinforcements he brought were very powerful, he knew that the Daliang army in front of him should not be underestimated.

"Pass the order down and prepare to fight!" Xuanyuan Xu Feng waved his spear, and his voice echoed on the battlefield like a bell.

The two armies approached each other quickly and the battle broke out. Swords and sabers flashed and blood splattered on the battlefield. The roars of the soldiers and the neighing of horses rose and fell one after another, deafening.

Although the Western Region Army is large in number, the soldiers of Daliang are all well-trained and have rich combat experience. Especially under the command of Jiang Chen, each unit accurately exerts its due combat effectiveness.

The 30,000 light cavalry led by Zhong Dalu had already quietly detoured from the flank, swiftly cutting into the enemy's rear. On the west side of the battlefield, at Zhong Dalu's command, the light cavalry charged into the enemy's rear like a gust of wind, disrupting their formation. The Western Regions army was caught off guard and instantly plunged into chaos.

"Kill!" Zhong Dalu, spear in hand, charged into the enemy lines. His spearmanship was as swift as a tornado, leaving no one in his path. The enemy's rear was instantly breached, and the order of the ranks collapsed.

At the same time, the 10,000 elite soldiers led by Deng Yunde quickly joined forces with Zhong Xiaodan's troops. They set fire to the piles of hay and oil drums, and the fire spread rapidly like a beast.

In an instant, the rear of the enemy army was engulfed in flames, and the soldiers fled in all directions in the sea of fire. The neighing of war horses mixed with the screams of soldiers echoed on the battlefield.

"Burn the enemy's retreat route and leave them no way to escape!" Deng Yunde ordered loudly, and the soldiers advanced quickly. The firelight illuminated their faces, and their fighting spirit was high.

The enemy's formation quickly collapsed under the attacks from these two wings, while the remaining troops of Xianyu Linyuan in the front were tightly entangled by Mi Chunhong's troops.

Following Jiang Chen's orders, Mi Chunhong was not in a hurry to launch an all-out attack, but instead continued to harass the remnants of Xianyu Linyuan to prevent them from joining forces with the reinforcements from the Western Regions.

Xianyu Linyuan's army was already exhausted. At this moment, they were constantly harassed by Mi Chunhong's elite troops. Every time they tried to break through, they were beaten back to their original position.

Xianyu Linyuan stood in the center of the battlefield, his face full of anger and anxiety. His eyes were fixed on the reinforcements from the Western Regions in the distance, but he could not meet up with them no matter what.

"Damn it! Seeing that the reinforcements from the Western Regions have arrived, the damn Daliang actually..." Xianyu Linyuan gritted his teeth, his eyes full of despair.

"General, we have no way to retreat!" General Mammon stepped forward, his voice filled with helplessness and fatigue.

Xianyu Linyuan clenched his sword tightly, his voice low and hoarse: "Reinforcements are just ahead. As long as we can hold out against this wave of attacks, we still have a chance of survival!"

However, although the reinforcements from the Western Regions were trying hard to attack, under the command of Jiang Chen, the Daliang troops advanced step by step and firmly controlled the situation on the battlefield.

Every counterattack by the enemy was accurately resolved by the Daliang army. Every step of the enemy's attack seemed to be anticipated by Jiang Chen, who had arranged a response plan in advance.

On the enemy's front battlefield, the 50,000 troops led by Zhong Wenbin were as indestructible as steel. They advanced steadily, and the enemy could not shake their defense line at all.

At this moment, a sentry came running over, breathlessly reporting, "Your Highness, the enemy reinforcements are being defeated, and their formation is in disarray!"

When Jiang Chen heard this, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes: "Great!"