Bright Sword: I don’t want to be the king!

He had imagined many situations, such as the Demon Army sending out a division, or an air strike dragon, or even an armored cluster, but he did not expect that the Demon Army would be so angry this time that it would mobilize the Purgatory Artillery Regiment.

You know, the Imperial First Legion only has one Infernal Artillery Brigade, which has two artillery regiments under its command.

Now they have deployed half of their heavy firepower.

Obviously, they decided to wipe out Cheng Yuqing's troops in one fell swoop.

Now, the problem is serious!

If there were no threat from the Purgatory artillery fire, Cao Geng still believed that Cheng Yuqing and his men could hold out for ten days or half a month.

But once the artillery fire comes, the blow will be as heavy as a meteorite, and even the strongest defensive barriers may be destroyed.

What's more, Cheng Yuqing and his team lack materials such as magic concrete and star steel.

With that kind of civil defense, it is definitely not possible to withstand the attack of the Purgatory Cannon.

Cao Geng quickly ordered: "Send an arcane carrier pigeon to Cheng Yuqing and tell him that the demon army has dispatched the Purgatory Artillery Regiment. Let him retreat immediately!"

358th Regiment front command post.

Cheng Yuqing was awakened from his sleep by Li Jinfeng, the platoon leader of the Fourth Column's guard platoon.

It's not that they don't want the captain to rest more, but no one can make a decision on major matters involving life and death in the battle except Cheng Yuqing, the commander-in-chief of the front line. He must be awakened as soon as possible.

Cheng Yuqing woke up when his subordinates called him, washed his face with snow water, and regained consciousness.

He received a rune message from the regiment headquarters.

Seeing the content, Cheng Yuqing was also stunned.

The demon army seemed to attach great importance to him. Not only did they send a division, they also sent an entire Purgatory Artillery Regiment.

He had participated in the Battle of Xinkou with his superiors and witnessed the power of those night battle inferno cannons.

Thinking of the scene of the roaring artillery fire back then, Cheng Yuqing couldn't help but tremble.

He really didn't want to experience again the kind of artillery fire that could only take hits without being able to fight back and was so terrifying that it was enough to cause people to become incontinent.

What to do now? ...

Faced with the Orc Cavalry's Infernal Cannon, our camp had no way to counterattack!

How could artilleryman Alvin be allowed to fight against the Orcs' Inferno Cannon with only the Thunder Mortar in his hand?

That would be like hitting a rock with an egg, and would lead to one's own destruction.

However...

Just retreat like this?

These warriors had captured Xuefeng City with great difficulty, and before they could even sit on the throne, they had to flee in embarrassment.

Shame!

Cheng Yuqing was unable to make a decision for a moment.

He ordered, "Go and invite General Sun and General Shi to come over immediately. Tell them that there is something important to discuss!"

"As ordered!"

After Sun Jiang and Shi Song arrived, Cheng Yuqing showed them the mysterious magic crystal.

After reading it, Sun Jiang and Shi Song looked serious.

Although they later joined the 105th Corps and had not experienced the Battle of Icemaw Valley, they had personally witnessed the terrifying power of the mm Frostfang field gun.

If the Frostfang Field Cannon is so powerful, how terrifying will the 150mm Lava Cannon be!

Both were filled with worry.

Seeing their silence, Cheng Yuqing asked, "What do you think about this matter? Retreat or hold on?"

Retreat? Not willing.

Hold on? Hopeless.

Sun Jiang shook his head and said, "We don't have any effective means of counterattack. More importantly... we don't have the time or enough magical materials to build a solid barrier to resist the Purgatory Cannon. Therefore, we should obey the general's orders and retreat!"

When Cheng Yuqing heard that Sun Jiang agreed to retreat and was about to give the order.

Shi Song, who had been silent on the side, suddenly spoke up: "What if... I mean what if, we can destroy the beastman's Purgatory Artillery Regiment. Can we defend Xuefeng City!"

Cheng Yuqing and Sun Jiang looked at Shi Song in shock.

Cheng Yuqing responded: "Brother Shi, what are you talking about? The orcs' Infernal Cannon is a strategic treasure and must be heavily guarded. How can it be destroyed?"

"If we wait until the artillery arrives, there will be no solution. But what if the artillery is still on the train?" Ishimatsu revealed his plan. "If we send elite troops to attack the train and blow it up, can we destroy the Purgatory Artillery?"

Cheng Yuqing reminded: "How is this possible? When the artillery is moving, there are patrols guarding the way, and there is a whole squadron of orcs stationed on the train. If someone plots to take this batch of artillery, the nearby orcs will definitely come to reinforce! It will only be more dangerous then."

Ishimatsu elaborated on Kaneko's plan: "Of course, so my plan is this... this way..."

After hearing Shi Song's bold plan, Cheng Yuqing and Sun Jiang were both shocked by his courage.

Cheng Yuqing turned to Sun Jiang: "What do you think?"

Success is undoubtedly an achievement for all ages.

But if it fails, it will be a devastating disaster.

How dare Sun Jiang express his opinion casually? Besides, you are the commander-in-chief of the front line.

Of course it's up to you to decide!

Sun Jiang said: "You are the highest commander on the front line, we will follow your orders!"

Cheng Yuqing saw Sun Jiang throw the difficult question back.

He looked at Sun Jiang, then at Shi Song, feeling torn.

Shi Song's plan does have a good chance of success. If it succeeds, it will shock the whole country.

But they cannot bear the consequences of failure...

In the distant world of Estella, even the supreme ruler dared not underestimate their decisions.

Shi Song saw Cheng Yuqing lost in thought and asked, "We went through so much hardship to capture Shuoxue City. Are you going to let it go so easily?"

These words inspired Cheng Yuqing's determination.

Shuoxue City was a fortress that he had conquered with great efforts, so how could he give it up so easily? His heart was burning with reluctance.

Cheng Yuqing ordered: "According to Master Shi's plan, you lead your troops to attack Tielong, and I will command the team to carry out the next step. Master Sun, you are responsible for sending troops to demolish the tracks and foundations of Shuoxue City and bury the magic explosion crystals at the station. If the plan fails, immediately detonate the station and then evacuate."

Cheng Yuqing is ready to face the toughest challenges.

As long as Ishimatsu's plan fails, not only the tracks must be destroyed, but the stations must also be destroyed to prevent the enemy evil spirit army from taking advantage of any opportunity.

Sun Jiang asked anxiously, "How do we explain this to the Lord?"

Cheng Yuqing knew the consequences of this action very well. He replied: "I will explain it to him personally, but for confidentiality, I cannot use magic messages. I can only send a messenger to convey it to the Lord. I will bear all the consequences!"

Shi Song said quickly: "This plan came from me. If it fails, I will apologize to the Lord."

Sun Jiang responded dissatisfiedly: "Who do you think I am? I am not the kind of person who shirks responsibility. The three of us signed our names on the battle plan to show that this is our joint decision!"

Shi Song nodded and said, "Yes, sir!"

"Yes!"

The decision was made, and Cheng Yuqing and others acted quickly and courageously to fight against the evil spirits.