Xu Kuang stood on the hillside to the north, staring at the raging fire in the distance. His face was as cold as the cold wind in winter. The wind and the residual warmth of the fire hit Xu Kuang's face, but it did not let the cold wind blow. Dissolve half of it.

After a long time, a red signal flare appeared in Xu Kuang's sight. It was the signal that Zhang Damiao and others entered the artillery coverage area.

Xu Kuang suddenly raised his head and roared:

"Artillery platoon, adjust the shooting angle, wait one minute after the green signal flare is fired, and then start firing.".

Xu Kuang and the artillery platoon waited for a long time, but never saw the green signal flare rising into the sky.

Zhang Damiao came to Xu Kuang and first explained to Xu Kuang why he did not send the flare:

"Sir, no one is chasing me, so I don't think it's necessary to fire."

Xu Kuang nodded and immediately gave the order:

"The first platoon rested on the spot, and the artillery platoon immediately moved and followed me to meet people from other directions."

Everyone immediately started moving and quickly began rushing to help in other directions.

One night passed, except for a few pursuers in the southwest, there was no hair at all in other directions.

All military chiefs were called together to count casualties.

The data was summarized in front of Xu Kuang, and Xu Kuang was shocked by the casualty figures.

"No one died?! There were only seven seriously injured people. What on earth is going on?".

Zhang Damiao stood up and reported to Xu Kuanghui:

"When I led people to attack Balsam Ridge, the gunshots rang out and everyone was in chaos. Coupled with the fire, no one fought back at all."

Xu Kuang frowned slightly and asked:

"Something's wrong. Where is the military commander opposite?"

The squad leader stood up and said with some embarrassment:

"I forgot to mention just now that I killed a shouter with a machine gun. I don't know if he was a military commander."

Xu Kuang frowned slightly and asked:

"Didn't you capture a magician prisoner? Let the magician prisoner confirm it.".

The prisoner was soon brought up.

Xu Kuang looked at the prisoner and asked:

"Let me ask you, where did Fran go?".

The prisoner looked at Xu Kuang in shock and said:

"Didn't I get beaten to death by you?"

Xu Kuang nodded, and a group of people immediately prepared to pull the prisoner down.

Suddenly, the prisoner shouted loudly:

"Wait a minute, I have something to say.".

Xu Kuang immediately waved his hand for everyone to stop. Xu Kuang looked at the prisoner and asked:

"You go ahead, but I advise you to think about it before you speak."

The magician immediately climbed up to Xu Kuang and said to Xu Kuang:

"I want to join Mushroom Ridge. I am a one-star apprentice magician. I am very useful."

This magician worked hard to promote himself to Xu Kuang, which made Xu Kuang a little confused.

Xu Kuang quickly pulled him up and asked:

"Tell me, why do you want to defect to me?".

The magician cried loudly:

"If I go back, Fran's eldest son will probably kill me!"

Xu Kuang couldn't laugh or cry, he asked:

"It's that simple?".

The magician smiled bitterly and said:

"From the immediate perspective, you are probably going to win this victory, but have you ever thought about it. Although you burned the food and fodder of the Sixth Route Army, what would you do if they attacked the city today?"

Xu Kuang looked at this guy with some surprise and asked:

"May I have your name?".

"Reply to the adults, the villain's name is Xiao, Yaksa Xiao.".

Xu Kuang pondered for a moment and instantly understood the purpose of Xiao. He could foresee that in the future, as the enemies he encountered became more powerful, guns and cannons would lose their original effectiveness. If he wanted to continue to survive, there would be no more than two options. choose.

The first option is to abandon industry and practice magic again, but this is obviously not advisable.

The second is to study magic, combine it with the existing industrial system, and integrate existing alchemy into industrial alchemy. This may have merit. This Xiao is a very desirable research object.

Just as Xu Kuang was about to speak, Cuihua's voice rang in his mind again:

"Mission: Conquer Yaxa Shaw

Mission content: Conquer Yaxa Xiao

Mission Difficulty: E

Mission reward: Unlock the ‘favorability’ function, technology tree fragment ×1, professional experience ×200.”

"In this case, it doesn't matter if you join us, but I'll say it first, don't think about being a magician when you come here. You won't ride on anyone's head, including the farmers working outside. Yes, you will be subject to a long inspection. If you can't bear it, tell me in advance, otherwise..."

Xiao quickly expressed his loyalty:

"Don't worry, I am just the most ordinary farmer here, and I will never make any mistakes."

Xu Kuang frowned slightly. He felt that Xiao had misunderstood what he meant, but he didn't know how to explain it.

Xu Kuang was a little irritable. He waved his hand and asked someone to take Xiao down.

After Xiao left, Xu Kuang looked at everyone and asked:

"Did you all hear what the guy said just now? I think the same way. This meeting today is also to discuss how to prepare for the next war."

Zhang Damiao stood up, pointed at the map in front of him and said:

"I think the focus of our defense is still on the north. Although the food and grass of other companies were burned, they were not injured. The north is different. Their lords died under our raid. It can be said that we have a blood feud with them. Pass.".

Chen Xiaohu continued:

"Seconded.".

"Seconded.".

…

Everyone agrees.

Xu Kuang stood up and said:

"Then the specific strategic deployment must be carefully considered. First of all, our front line is too long and we must prevent the infiltration of small groups of local troops. The navy is responsible for clearing the river and is on standby on the river as a reserve force."

"Chen Xiaobao, you will lead the first platoon of cavalry to support the eastern front. Mori, you will lead the second platoon of cavalry to support the western front."

"Zhang Damiao, you will be the commander-in-chief of the Northern Front.".

"Chen Xiaohu, you will be the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Front.".

"York, you will be the commander-in-chief of the Western Front.".

"I take charge of the overall situation.".

Everyone received the order and went about their own business.

But Chen Xiaohu was obviously unhappy.

The reason is also very simple. He doesn't understand. He came first and led the new army to fight the first battle. Why did Xu Kuang hand over the most important northern line to the newcomer Zhang Damiao?

Xu Kuang caught a glimpse of Chen Xiaohu's displeasure, but he didn't say anything and just said:

"Go down and get ready."

Chen Xiaohu also walked out with the others, but Xu Kuang said:

"Chen Xiaohu will stay for a while."

Chen Xiaohu stopped and looked at Xu Kuang in confusion.

After everyone left, Xu Kuang looked at Chen Xiaohu and said to him sincerely:

"Are you complaining that I didn't assign the Northern Line to you?".

Chen Xiaohu blushed and wanted to deny it, but heard Xu Kuang's serious voice:

"It's very simple, because you are not qualified, and I am not qualified, but Zhang Damiao is different, he is qualified. If you want to replace Zhang Damiao's position, what you have to do is not to sulk here, but to find ways to improve yourself, understand ?".

Chen Xiaohu blushed even harder. He understood the truth. At this moment, he just wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl in.

When Xu Kuang saw Chen Xiaohu's appearance, he sighed and said:

"Go get ready.".

Chen Xiaohu ran away as if he was amnesty.

Seeing this, Xu Kuang couldn't help laughing and said:

"He is a young man after all.".

Xu Kuang, who has been a man for two generations, did not realize that his current body and appearance were just that of a teenager.