Chapter 480 Confrontation, first battle!
"Generals, this battle is not about victory or defeat, but a test. Remember not to fight to the end!"

"Our army must wait for the enemy to tire themselves out, take advantage of the terrain, and set up an ambush."

"At the same time, send out spies to spy on the enemy and make sure you have a clear idea of ​​the situation."

He turned around and spoke to the generals in the tent with a serious tone.

Upon hearing this, the generals looked shocked and nodded in agreement, then began a heated discussion.

However, amidst all the jubilation, Zhu Sheng remained unusually calm.

He knew very well that war was a matter of infinite variables and any decision could mean the difference between life and death.

Therefore, he had to prepare secretly just in case.

Only in this way can we ensure that the Yellow Turban Army can maintain its combat effectiveness as much as possible if it loses the initial battle.

Therefore, in the following days, Zhu Sheng sent spies deep into enemy territory to find out the strength of Li Yuanba and his army.

On the other hand, we will strengthen our ties with Zhang Tianxuan's Blue Army to ensure the smooth progress of the alliance.

At the same time, they secretly mobilized food, weapons and other supplies to prepare for emergencies.

Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, the spies returned with detailed information about Li Yuanba and his army.

Based on this information, Zhu Sheng formulated a more detailed battle plan.

This battle not only concerns the morale and strategic direction of the Yellow Turban Army for a long period of time in the future, but also the life and death of countless soldiers.

Therefore, he had to put all his efforts into ensuring every detail was perfect.

The next morning, the dawn broke in the sky, and a touch of light gold slowly rose from the horizon, gently dispelling the night.

In the Yellow Turban Army camp, the sound of horns rang out slowly, breaking the silence, like the first breeze in the morning light, awakening the sleeping earth.

Zhu Yuanzhang's troops, following the call of the horn, began to slowly break camp. The military flags fluttered in the wind, as if the wings of a god of war were spreading their wings and ready to take off in the morning light.

The troops, horses and baggage were moving towards the front line in an orderly manner. Amid the flying dust, it seemed as if a dragon or snake was rising from the land.

Zhu Yuanzhang led the troops, riding on a tall horse, his armor shining in the sunlight, looking very majestic.

"Gentlemen, I hope you will forge ahead bravely, win with wisdom, and live up to our ambitions!"

He looked back at the army and said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing the order, all the soldiers responded in unison, their voices shaking the sky, and their morale soaring into the sky.

Although this is only the first battle, it is crucial to the morale of the army and cannot be lost.

As the army slowly advanced, several cities in the northern border gradually came into view.

On the city wall, the flags of the Daxuan army fluttered in the wind, and the army led by Li Yuan and his son were on full alert.

An invisible boundary was quietly drawn between the two armies, and the confrontation was imminent.

"Li Yuanba's reputation may be true, but we, the Yellow Turban Army, are no pushovers. We will know the outcome after a test today."

Zhu Yuanzhang stopped his horse in front of the battle line, his eyes piercing through the dust and smoke, looking in the direction of Li Yuan and his son, thinking secretly in his heart.

"Sir, the layout has been decided. We just need to wait for the report from the spies before we can take action."

"I hope your plan can help our army defeat the enemy invisibly."

He turned around and said to Zhu Sheng beside him.

"Don't worry, my lord. Sheng will do his best to make sure the enemy has nowhere to hide."

"In this battle, our army should win by intelligence, not strength."

Zhu Sheng waved his feather fan lightly, smiled calmly and said.

Thus, the Yellow Turban Army and the Great Xuan Army, with several cities in the north as the boundary, started a silent confrontation. In front of the two armies, beacons blazed and drums thundered, as if these two armies were the only ones confronting each other in the world.

Li Yuan, wearing a golden battle robe, stood in front of the battle formation, as majestic as a mountain, with a gaze as sharp as a torch. Behind him was the army of the Great Xuan Dynasty, with flags fluttering and morale high.

On the opposite side, Zhu Yuanzhang was dressed in Yellow Turban uniform, looking heroic. Behind him, the Yellow Turban Army was in neat formation and their morale was equally strong.

The confrontation between the two sides was like a fight between a dragon and a tiger, ready to break out at any moment.

"Zhu Yuanzhang, as the leader of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, do you know that if you go against the will of heaven, you will be punished by heaven?"

"My Great Xuan Dynasty follows the will of heaven. Your uprising is nothing but a mantis trying to stop a chariot. You are overestimating your own capabilities!"

Li Yuan looked at Zhu Yuanzhang opposite him and said in a deep voice.

"Li Yuan, you said you were following the will of heaven, but have you ever asked the people about their feelings?"

"The imperial dynasty is corrupt and the people are living in misery. We are rising up to enforce justice and save the people from the dire straits."

"Today's battle is not for personal honor or disgrace, but for the people of the world!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang laughed out loud, his voice shaking the whole area, and spoke in a clear voice.

"The people? You Yellow Turban bandits only know how to burn, kill, and plunder. How can you ever care about the people?"

"Today, I, Li Yuan, will wipe out all of you rebels and bring peace to the world!"

Li Yuan's face darkened and he sneered.

"Who will go and kill these bandits?"

After saying that, Li Yuan no longer paid attention to Zhu Yuanzhang, and shouted directly at the army behind him. His voice was like thunder, shaking people's hearts.

Although this is only the first battle, it concerns the morale of the army and cannot be lost.

Therefore, he hoped to defeat the Yellow Turban Army by fighting in front of the enemy.

However, in such a verbal duel in front of the battle, it was naturally impossible to send Li Yuanba, the trump card, at the beginning.

The real decisive battle still needs to wait for the right time. The fight at this moment is just to test the opponent's strength and to boost morale.

"The general will go where he wishes!"

At this time, a loud voice came from the army, and a good general rode forward, wearing silver armor and holding a shining spear in his hand. He looked like a god of war, with an imposing manner.

This man is a fierce general from the Great Xuan Dynasty, and his strength should not be underestimated.

He stared at the Yellow Turban Army opposite with a sharp gaze, as if he wanted to see through them one by one.

"Humph! Xuan Gou is so brave!"

Zhu Yuanzhang, the leader of the Yellow Turban Army on the opposite side, did not show any weakness. His general Li Lu rode forward, holding a strange weapon called "Deer Horn Whirlwind Blade" which was shaped like a deer antler and extremely sharp.

There is green energy wrapped around the blade, like a circling green dragon, with astonishing momentum.

His mount is a strange warhorse called "Cloud Deer Beast". The horse has a nimble body, antlers on its head, and clouds on its four hooves, as if it can step through the void.

Li Lu was dressed in a yellow turban, looking heroic. The aura radiating from his body was a light green, like the blue sky and bright sun, illuminating the battlefield.

He stared at the fierce general of Xuan Dynasty opposite him with cold eyes, as if he wanted to eat him alive.

Before the two armies, two great generals faced each other from afar, with beacons blazing and drums thundering, as if these two were the only ones confronting each other in the world.

"Yellow Turban bandit, today I will let you know the majesty of my Great Xuan Dynasty!"

The fierce general of the Great Xuan Dynasty shouted loudly, holding a spear, and rushed towards Li Lu as fast as lightning.

The internal energy on his body was boiling like a burning fire, and the spear was wrapped in fiery red energy, as if it wanted to burn everything to ashes.

(End of this chapter)