Published: March 7, 2025
Chapter 377: The Miserable Bai Changtian!
After a long time, the commander of the army, who had been calm and collected, suddenly jumped up in a fit of rage, kicking over the table in front of him. He shouted with a heart-rending roar, "Wu Kuangyun! You pig who drives people to the brink! I will peel your skin, drink your blood, and chop your body into pieces! I will execute your entire family and annihilate your nine generations..."
When the scouts arrived, they were already within two hundred miles of the enemy. Now, two and a half days had passed, and the battle was inevitably about to ignite!
On top of Iron Dragon City, smoke billowed in anger, and the commander was furious. He smashed to pieces everything he could see in the tent, nearly going crazy.
Panting and seething with rage!
At this moment, Iron Dragon City had already made up its mind: as soon as Wu Kuangyun appeared, they would no longer care about superstitions like "executing the general before battle is inauspicious." They were determined to chop that pig-headed fool's head off!
"Wu Kuangyun, I will kill you to uphold military law!" Iron Butian roared, his beard bristling!
The generals fell silent…
Little did they know, the Great General Wu Kuangyun was also feeling extremely frustrated. If he knew the current state of Iron Dragon City, he might just crash his head against a wall in anger…
What can I do?
I am indeed the Great General. But I am merely a nominal Great General!
The real power has long been stripped away by his majesty. All the military orders are dictated solely by him. What does it have to do with me? I have knelt down to advise him until my forehead is swollen; does anyone know this?
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty… It’s not right, it cannot be… We cannot rush into this," Wu Kuangyun cried, tears flowing down his face, almost wanting to chop his heart open to show his determination.
"My mind is made up; there is no need for further discussion." Iron Butian's face was cold as ice, and his gaze sharp as a sword; he was determined to go his own way.
Wu Kuangyun repeatedly tried to persuade him but was harshly reprimanded by Iron Butian. In the end, behind the scenes, this Great General had already been demoted; in reality, he had become a mere scapegoat…
Iron Butian had his own considerations.
From a long-term strategic perspective, sending troops at this moment was too hasty and poorly thought out, detrimental to the overall situation.
Moreover, abandoning the natural fortification and taking the initiative was somewhat foolish. If they were to be defeated and relentlessly pursued by the enemy, it could lead to a complete rout, with the enemy crashing straight into Iron Cloud's heart!
However, Iron Butian had other thoughts.
Relying on the natural defenses was merely a lower strategy. At most, it could guarantee no loss, but it would never lead to victory. This battle was crucial for the survival of the entire Iron Cloud; how could they be conservative?
Everyone believed they would certainly hold their ground, but I want to take the initiative! That’s the element of surprise!
Bai Changtian's army was coming from afar. They had not yet arrived at the expected location, and there was no time to camp; one battle could decide the outcome!
Although it was risky, the current situation had reached a point where they had no choice but to take risks!
Furthermore… there was a crucial figure returning along this route: the Chu Imperial Seat.
If Bai Changtian set up camp and blocked the return route, then after traveling thirteen thousand miles, the Chu Imperial Seat would find himself in a deadlock, surrounded by enemies in front and behind!
This was absolutely unacceptable!
From any standpoint, they had to send troops, and the sooner, the better!
"Wu Kuangyun, you just need to fight! Go seize victory!" Iron Butian said coldly, "I don't care what you, the great commander, think, but at that time, you just need to obey orders!"
"Anyone who disobeys military orders will be executed!"