A Pair of Eclipse Swords
Chapter : 264 – First Duty
It is now arguably official that a warrior army was formed. Unlike before which although it does not seem, but still reeks of intense competition, wants its own strongest army.
It is true that Sung Han's proposal, after the election of a leader, although some felt dissatisfied, but because the four leaders had agreed, then they did not dare to argue.
Sung Han had indeed won that fierce fight. He became the leader among the Silat World Kings. The single leader who decided everything about the swordsman army before reporting it to the princess.
After one week, soon the swordsman's troops get the task. They were asked to join the army of the king's city which dwells in one of the forests near the hamlet. According to reports, the place was used as a hiding place for Jeiji troops. But it turns out that there are so many, more than imagined. Therefore, the princess sent this warrior army and "tried" them.
The meeting between the leaders of the troops was conducted, of course in the courtyard of Sung Han's house because they did not see a good place other than the yard.
Long and hot talks happen. They express opinions to each other and there are often disputes. Strategies and strategies were put forward, guessing what the ultimate technique could be used to sweep Jeiji's forces in the forest.
Finally, after reaching a conclusion, they reported to the princess and were approved. Then the five led the troops, heading to the forest in question.
The journey takes days. They went through a detour because they brought troops and food carts. If through the fast lane, where the path cuts through the forest and through a ravine or river, will make it difficult to transfer the ration cart.
From far away were seen tents belonging to the empire. Once these troops arrived, their welcome was cold. I don't know why that is.
Of course the most plausible reason was Sung Han and Sung Hwa who were as former rebels. Even though they were amazed by the second generation of Silat World King, but many who put their hearts on them did not like it. He was considered too arrogant to dare to lead his own army.
"What'sthis? Did the princess just send you as reinforcements?" His name was General Khu, he was the leader of the imperial army that guarded this forest. Make a barrier so Jeiji's people can't get out.
"Right," Sung Han replied truthfully. "Is there a problem?"
General Khu had opened his mouth, but closed again as if unsure of what he was going to say. He then told them to sit down and be entertained with meat and drink. After all, he still felt uneasy with his swordsman name.
"So, why did your majesty only send you five? gentlemen warriors?" ask general Khu straight to the point.
"The princess wants to try us as a new army. This is the first task."
It sounded the tongue of an officer right after hearing Sung Han's reply just now. Boy yesterday afternoon, what can you do? Her thought.
"It's better to immediately explain what is important information in this area. The number of enemies, the battlefield, or whatever is useful to us," Sung Hwa spoke up before a fight broke out between the two sides. He could already feel the situation heating up.
General Khu waved his hand. One of the officers stood up and took out a map in the inner room. A little while later he came back and put the map on the big table.
"We are here" appointed Khu's general to a place on the mountain's slopes. To the north of a river. "And their hiding place is here" he said again, pointing to a place behind a small hill. Right in front of their place.
"They can't run anywhere because the only way out of here. To the west of them, there was an enormous river that would take some time if it were to cross. Our troops will inform us first and we can attack right then and there," he pointed to a large river flow west of the hill. "Then in the north and east there is a gap that is impossible to descend an army. Even warriors like you have enough trouble for it."
"Why don't you attack immediately? Even asking for help from the princess?" khuang Peng.
General Khu looked at each other with two other officers. The general answered doubtfully. "There's one great, clever ronin. Every time we attack, they shower us with arrows. If we return the archery, they benefit with the only advantage. There are a lot of giant stones there that can be used as shelter."
"What is Kushinage Tenko, the ronin?" Gu Ren asked. He had already heard of the prowess of that ronin in the battle of the Golden Goa.
"No way," cut Sung Han fast. "Everyone Jeiji in Golden Goa should not have escaped. If not, they will get caught. If anyone escapes, it's just kroco-kroco."
"Then who?" Nie Chi asked.
"Where do I know?"
The brand looked back at the map. Indeed on top of that hill there are many large rock formations. It looks on the map that shows it all.
The only way is, endurance fighting. Who runs out of food first, he loses. Sung Han thought of this and he immediately said it.
"What about waiting for each other? Who would run out of food first, then he would have lost."
General Khu shook his head. "It will be long and hard. The journey to the hill was very difficult, and it could be used by Jeiji people to hunt around the hill. There is a lake, a habitat of birds, and deer and tigers. The point is prosperous. It would be enough to support those troops for at least two and three months if they were not greedy."
Sung Han and the others were surprised to hear that as well. That fortunate?
They were immersed in silence, racking each other's brains to think of the best way out of the matter. More precisely only the five of them thought of a way because the three ranking soldiers had already raised their hands.
But one of the officers, sitting to the right of the Khu general, sneered. "We have often gone through many battles and once this has found no solution but to attack recklessly. But that's not an option."
Inexplicably, he said that those who have experience alone can not find a way out, what else are the warriors who are more focused on individual combat?
"Guerrilla strategy is best. Why do you experienced soldiers not think about it?" Sung Han said and was taken in by Gu Ren. The second person in the second generation World King Silat.
"Only cowards use such means" the officer replied.
"The more cowardly who has a large army but does not dare to act. Making reinforcements as bait," Sung Han replied. He looked at the four other Kings and said as if he was sure this proposal would be accepted. "You guys, get ready."
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