My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"Commander, gentlemen."

"The world can now be described as in great chaos!"

"Let's start with ourselves."

"Currently, our Beiliang orthodox forces possess Hongze... great spears, eight camps, and additionally, the recently surrendered garrison troops from You State, totaling 140,000 soldiers, powerfully stationed across sixty-one prefectures in Liang and You states."

"Then, there are the other three nations."

"Nan Xu's 500,000-strong army, under the command of Grandmaster 'Zhong Hu', has begun a large-scale offensive towards the south, while the Great Sheng Court is defending with an Immortal Master and 'Mr. Mo'."

"West Qi's 200,000-strong army, after entering Ming State, is attempting to move southward into the Central Plains to seize Mang Mountain, while simultaneously advancing north out of Sword Gate Canyon to attack Yan State."

"Currently in Yan State, there are only Heavenly Strategy, Anshan, and Hupao camps, along with a few garrison troops, essentially facing enemies on both fronts. Before long, we will be able to take the opportunity to seize control of the Heavenly Strategy Camp. As for Anshan and Hupao camps, they are likely unable to withstand the pressure and will retreat from Yan State, flee to the Central Plains, then regroup with the supervisory army at Mang Mountain to confront the West Qi troops."

"Let's talk about Dongqing."

"Not long ago, the Empress of Dongqing abdicated the throne to Shen Family's King Zhou, and in collaboration with the Immortal Master, in just two months, captured several states including Ziwei Mountain that had been retaken a few years ago, and also conquered Yunzhou, which borders our You State."

"Then there's King Jin and King Yan, located near Ziwei Mountain in Lingzhou, controlling three states with 80,000 troops. However, their geographic position is unfavorable, and I reckon they will soon be forced to retreat to two states, a situation not looking optimistic."

"Lastly, the court."

"The current court is really surrounded by enemies on all sides, except for the Imperial Army and a small portion of troops close to Capital City, practically all have been deployed."

"Furthermore, they have also assembled Prince Cao Rong along with several cultivators and 400,000 troops from the Central Plains, heading towards the Northern Territory, with an overwhelming momentum."

After listening.

Wang Zhi scratched his head: "This is really damn chaotic!"

"Indeed."

Fan Hailing flattered, "This is called 'When the Sheng loses its white robe, all under heaven pursue it.' Without our commander holding down the fort, all the demons and ghosts in the world would run amok!"

"That's natural."

Xu Wencai added, then continued seriously, "Since our Beiliang Army has risen in rebellion, we naturally cannot remain passive. We must think of a way to fight outward."

"But if we want to enter and reach the Central Plains, we must first take down 'Chunqiu Prefecture,' which is known as the gateway to the Central Plains. That's where the problem lies."

"Currently, we are surrounded by enemies on three fronts!"

"Yes, indeed."

Fan Hailing once again complimented, "Fortunately, our commander defeated the barbarians two years ago, or else we would have been surrounded on all sides."

"..."

Chen Sansi touched his forehead: "General Fan, the army has just entered the city, go sort out the military affairs, and we'll call you back if needed."

"Yes, Commander!"

Fan Hailing, without another word, took his leave on command."

"Continue," Chen Sansi signaled.

"Currently with enemies on three fronts, every action we take can set off a chain reaction. If we try to attack any side, the other two will strike at our rear. And the situation now...

"Neither our troop strength nor our provisions are sufficient to support us fighting on three fronts simultaneously."

Xu Wencai paused, then continued, "Actually, my suggestion to you, sir, is to build high walls, store up grain, and delay the kingship."

Chen Sansi looked at him.

"Yes, proclaiming kingship!"

Xu Wencai analyzed the pros and cons, "Before the great turmoil in Capital City, even if it was 'cleaning the emperor's side,' we would inevitably be called rebels afterward, but after the turmoil, the situation is completely different!"

"With everyone seeing the Emperor closing himself off and not emerging, allowing the Kings of Qin and Qi to disrupt the court, causing the world to fall into chaos, it's clear it's not just because of evil influences misleading the royal hearing, but because the Emperor himself is inept and incompetent!"

"Furthermore, Mr. Fang and I continue to spread the deeper truths of 'Ten Days in Yunzhou' and 'Three Prefectures at Guan Du' among the populace. As the warfare intensifies, his true colors will gradually be revealed!"

"There won't even be the word 'rebel' anymore, but 'Sheng is tyrannical and unjust, everyone under heaven may campaign against it'."

"King Jin, in order to win over the remaining hearts, will certainly declare himself Emperor."

"We can also proclaim ourselves kings in Beiliang, and once our strength is fully amassed, we can move south out of the passes, taking over the world, plotting for great achievements!"

A dynasty.

Truly has its own destiny.

If King Jin declares himself Emperor now, nobody would accept it.

But as time goes on, the original destiny will gradually deplete, and the situation will change."

"Not possible."

However, Chen Sansi quickly vetoed Mr. Wo Long's plan about the future "ten years" of Liangzhou.

Because...

It's too long!

True, he could also cultivate to become stronger and catch up to the Emperor's realm.

In the grand scheme, securing the two states first, then figuring out how to take over Yan State and Yunzhou, and occupying the entire Northern Territory before slowly plotting further, indeed seems like a more rational choice.

But don't forget.

The world still has Ancestor Veins!

Once the Ancestor Vein revives, and the seals of heaven and earth suffer even greater damage, higher realm cultivators will pour into the Eastern Continent, and all is lost!

Thus.

This battle for the Central Plains.

Cannot be delayed!

Delaying, for Beiliang, for our brothers, and even for the common people of the world, brings no benefits!

"Two years!"

Chen Sansi finalized the timeline: "Redraft the plans, within two years I must reach Capital Chang'an!"

"I don't care about what you mentioned regarding proclaiming kingship, I have no time to consider these now nor am I interested."

"I want, within these two years, to take Cao Kai's life!"

Upon hearing this.

All present were shocked.

Conducting a military campaign is a lengthy process.

Whether it was Wang Zhi or the other masters, they had also prepared for a protracted war.

Yet their junior, also the current commander, boldly declared he would reach the Capital City within two years.

Two years.

That's at most enough time for one or two major battles.

This is a plan to decisively battle all the way to the Capital City and contend for the Central Plains!