Burning fire under heavy rain (8)
“See you free.”
The Taoist monks of Hwasan all bowed their heads in response to Yongseon Jinin’s greeting.
Namgung Seung shook his head.
“Thank you for the greeting, but the minor lord is superior to me. “You shouldn’t forget that part.”
“Oh, sorry.”
Mo Yong-woo said with a smile.
“it’s okay. The horse is just a small lord. Nowadays, only the strong should be treated as well as the wartime. The adults of the volcano made no mistake.”
“But Little Lord. “Because it is an exhibition, hierarchy is even more important.”
“Isn’t there something more urgent than that right now?”
Mo Yongwoo asked Yongseonjinin.
“What are the enemy’s current movements?”
Yongseonjinin lowered his head and said.
“According to the information from the scouts, they are stationed fifty miles away. “If you go beyond a certain distance, you could get caught, so I watch from as far away as possible.”
“okay.”
Mo Yong-woo turned his head to the left.
“Jongnam blocked the left path.”
“Exactly.”
Yongseonjinin’s face was serious.
“Their movement speed is quite fast. At the same time, they destroyed every village they stopped by. “Nearby clans came forward and attempted to attack several times, but none of them could inflict any significant damage on the enemy cavalry and were annihilated.”
In Mo Yong-woo’s eyes, life was young.
The deadly force was so sharp that Yongseonjin was startled without realizing it. Even though he was a transcendent expert, Mo Yong-woo’s momentum sent a chill down my spine.
‘That’s incredible. In the meantime, I became stronger.’
There is no law that says a minor lord must become the next Murim lord.
It was now a war, and it was unknown what would happen to the life of not only the minor lord but also the Murim lord. The future is something that no one can predict, and the Murim Alliance may disintegrate and a new organization be born.
Even so, it was clear that Mo Yong-woo’s talent was greater than anyone else’s. Excluding transcendental monsters like Yeon Ho-jeong, the master who could represent the next generation of martial artists was Mo Yong-woo.
If he is in his mid-thirties and has a power that surpasses that of Hwasan Jangmun-in, then at least he will have no shortage of power and talent as a leader of the second generation.
Mo Yong-woo, who was momentarily unable to control his mind over the fact that a civilian had died, regained his composure with a short deep breath.
“We have a lot of troops here, but if the enemy cavalry escapes the Wulin troops and heads south, it will be a big problem.”
“Of course I do.”
Yongseonjinin stretched out his hand backwards. Then one of Hwasan’s greatest disciples brought a large map.
It was a map of Shaanxi. It was a treasure made jointly by Hwasan and Jongnam, and was almost the size of the Jungwon Jeondo.
“Even if the enemy is great, the cavalry’s limitations are clear. Although there are many side roads, there are also quite a few that horses cannot travel. If you exclude all such areas, there is a high possibility that they will eventually attempt to break through the center.”
“hmm.”
“They’re actually coming down in a straight line. “The plan is to attack Shaanxi’s capital immediately and cause confusion.”
Although Mo Yong-wu nodded, he did not believe Yongseonjinin’s words.
It’s not that I don’t trust Yongseonjinin, it’s just that I wanted to consider all the cases.
“This may be an impolite question. Jinin, please understand.”
“I will accept it without any misunderstanding, so please speak without adding or subtracting anything.”
“Or is the examination of volcanoes less effective in mountains or remote areas than in flat areas?”
Yongseonjinin shook his head.
“I know why you say that. This may be because they had to station their troops in front of the plain while welcoming the cavalry.”
“That’s right.”
“Not only the volcano, but also Jongnam’s examination does not take into account the topography. But the important thing is that the enemy must be annihilated in this fight.”
It is neither annihilation nor destruction, but annihilation.
It literally meant that they would kill without leaving a single cavalry behind.
“Compared to the northern part of Shaanxi, many more people live in the central and lower regions. “It’s unfortunate that we failed to prepare in advance and dispatch the Hwasan swordsmen to the north, but what happened has already happened and the enemy is moving south quickly.”
“What this means is that the enemies should not wander off onto the side roads and wreak havoc near the capital.”
“Exactly. We are currently evacuating civilians, but they are living in Gangho even though they are not related to the martial arts group. “Even if there is nothing more valuable than a human body, how vain it would be if you lost your home in a fight.”
Yongseonjinin’s eyes sparkled.
“We will meet the enemy here and annihilate them all.”
I will not send the enemy beyond the front lines.
Although the will was excellent, Mo Yong-wu could never think that Yongseonjinin and Jongnam’s judgment was good.
Of course, the two pillars of Hwasan, Jongnam, and Shaanxi would have been united in confidence. The number of enemies is ten thousand, but this side also has Hwasan, Jongnam, and countless other clans. The Shaanxi clans that did not separate from Hwasan and Jongnam also participated in the war.
The number reached six thousand. Up to 2,000 Murim Alliance troops joined in, making the total number of troops 8,000.
Furthermore, since they have occupied familiar terrain, they are fighting with a geographical advantage as well. They deserved to be confident.
however.
“I’ll be honest with you since you say you won’t misunderstand. “Hwasa and Jongnam’s will was great, but their tactical judgment was never good.”
The elders of the volcano hardened their faces.
Yongseonjinin asked calmly.
“How is that so?”
“The mindset of not letting a single trooper pass must literally end in your mindset. There was no tactician who wanted to fight cavalry with whales on the plains. “This is because the plains are where cavalry exerts its greatest power.”
“Of course I know. However, it is a tactic used in ancient countries that did not properly practice martial arts. Unless the horses are taught martial arts, the cavalry will easily collapse in front of waves of martial arts attacks.”
Mo Yong-woo looked around.
Not only the Yongseonjinin but also the elders of Hwasan and the heads of each sect were all nodding.
Mo Yong-woo sighed.
“If you do, I’ll ask. How many of you have experienced actual combat with double cavalry?”
Those who raised their hands were the heads of several small and medium-sized sects.
There were quite a few instances where some of the northern horse people invaded Shaanxi. He had experience fighting with them.
“The hit-and-run tactics of the horse people and their tactics are different. “The water and the individual dances are also heavenly and earthly.”
“But Little Lord.”
“Crucially, the Three Schools are skilled in witchcraft that we, the martial arts warriors of the Central Plains, cannot even imagine. They use bizarre tricks, such as forcing the soul of a dead person onto the body of a living person or quickly regenerating a limb even if it falls off.”
“… … !”
“They even sent cavalry in the beginning. Those who know strategy and tactics will also know better than anyone else the importance of first combat. “There were many organizations that sent their best elite from the beginning of the war to win the first battle.”
“… … .”
“When greeting an enemy with whales, it is forbidden to belittle them in any way. “It is a war in which victory cannot be guaranteed even if you plan your strategy from the enemy’s perspective, and this time, Hwasan and Jongnam’s response was clumsy.”
The faces of the volcano elders, who were already stiff, became even harder.
Of course, they knew that Mo Yongwu was right. However, their pride in playing the role of leader of Shaomseo along with Jongnam was stronger than that of other old factions.
Moreover, it was a gathering of leaders of small and medium-sized factions. He couldn’t feel good because he made a wrong decision.
In the meantime, Yongseonjinin remained calm until the end.
“Then, how do you think our troops should move?”
“It has to stay like this.”
“yes?”
Everyone looked at Mo Yongwu in surprise.
Mo Yong-wu no longer sighed. The battle was just around the corner. As a commander, he had to manage his facial expressions as a minor leader of the Murim Alliance.
“We would have been stationed here and divided into units according to the terrain and formed a checkpoint. “We have already used this as a battlefield, but if we suddenly change our tactics and attack, we could suffer even greater damage.”
Yongseonjinin, who was about to say that was not the case and that Hwasan swordsmen had that much flexibility, soon blushed. This is because she saw Nangong Seung, who was standing behind Mo Yong Wu, clicking her tongue.
Mo Yong-woo spoke powerfully.
“We all know that volcanoes are powerful. But every war must assume the worst.”
“All right. if… … .”
“We will move.”
“yes?”
“The Murim League’s Icheon troops will meet the enemy first. Afterwards, Hwasan and Jongnam will fight against the enemies that break through us.”
Yongseonjinin was surprised.
“That’s not possible! Shaanxi must be protected by Shaanxi warriors! “I am grateful that the Murim Alliance sent reinforcements, but I cannot give up the first battle to reinforcements!”
It wasn’t just pride.
This was also a morale issue. The morale of the Shaanxi troops, who were burning with determination to fight the enemy, was considerable. If the Murim League encounters the enemy first, he will be greatly embarrassed.
“Please urge unit commanders to maintain that morale. There must be a reason why the volcano used this place as a battlefield. “Isn’t this not simply for extermination, but to maximize screening and unit operation?”
“Of course it is, but this…” … .”
“Battles in war must be conducted in the most rational way, without regard for merit or pride.”
“… … !”
“The troops who came with us all have extensive field experience. “There is no way to know the enemy’s level, but the army’s reaction is quick, so we will be able to entangle the cavalry in some way.”
Namgungseung nodded.
“If things don’t work out, there might be a way to fight moderately and then retreat.”
“That’s right. We are not trying to destroy the enemy, but rather to find out their level and lead them to the optimal situation. So please prepare accordingly even at the volcano.”
Yongseonjinin, who was quietly looking at Mo Yongwoo, nodded.
“I understand what Xiao Mengju said. “We took this battle too easily.”
A look of relief appeared on Mo Yongwu’s face. Still, I was glad that Yongseonjin clearly understood what I was saying.
“Until we receive the next information, we will plan a brief strategy regarding the operation of the Murim Alliance forces. Please instruct Shaanxi’s troops to rest properly until then.”
“All right.”
After sending off the leaders, Mo Yong-woo took a deep breath.
Namgung Seung frowned and said.
“I think I should go and say something.”
“no. “Jang Mun-in understands, so it’s done.”
“They are frustrating people. “It’s good that you don’t want to involve civilians, but since the enemy isn’t a fool, will you just let it happen?”
“Thinking from the enemy’s point of view would be as difficult as digging out a lake to fill the ocean for someone who has never done so.”
“If we hadn’t come, we would have been in big trouble.”
“You won’t know that unless you encounter it directly.”
Mo Yong-woo’s eyes turned to the west.
“We need to prepare for the operation and send someone to Jongnam.”
