Chapter 673 - 478: Finally Able to Rebel

This time, unlike before, Zheng Yi did not explain every detail of the cause and effect to Zhou Kunshan.

He just told Zhou Kunshan that the reason they could win easily was the same as when dealing with Zhao Ying.

The fundamental reason was that the Zhao family’s army simply did not take them, these disgraceful bandits, seriously.

Even though Zhao Ying was defeated once by Zhou Kunshan.

They still thought the Mountain Bandit King just used some tricks.

In real military confrontation, such tricks are useless.

After two consecutive setbacks, the Eastern King Zhao Kongqing truly regarded them as opponents.

Next time, they won’t send three thousand troops, but thirty to fifty thousand.

At that time, the pressure they face will be unprecedented.

Because even if Zhou Kunshan can win once or twice, causing significant losses to the opponent.

Such losses are impossible to cripple the Zhao family’s army.

On the contrary, if Zhou Kunshan makes a mistake and the main force suffers massive losses, it may never recover to its current state.

In the end, they could be directly crushed by the Imperial Court’s army.

Returning to Tianwang Mountain with a heavy heart, Zhou Kunshan tossed and turned for a long time until he suddenly understood.

"So that’s how it is."

This time, he finally understood the key himself.

Why is the Tianwang Mountain’s troop so strong in combat?

The fundamental reason is still the various policies set by the lord.

Ordinary people are allotted grain and land immediately upon joining.

Moreover, the hunting team organized by Zhou Kunshan has never ceased and can provide large quantities of meat daily.

Doesn’t this mirror their previous situation?

Originally enduring hardships, it was the sudden appearance of Zheng Yi that fundamentally transformed their lives.

To protect their hard-won good days, they would genuinely risk their lives.

Even daring to kill the Zhao family’s young master, what couldn’t they accomplish?

On the contrary, although Zhao’s army has a large number of troops, most are just doing their duty without the resolve for a life-and-death battle.

Additionally, since Zhou Kunshan had long prepared, before the Zhao family’s army arrived, he repeatedly discussed strategies with his subordinates.

How to employ the terrain for defense, how to attack, how to ambush, all were well planned.

With these factors combined, if the Zhao family’s army could win, it would be a great joke.

Understanding this, Zhou Kunshan laughed confidently.

"Dog Court, even if you dispatch thirty thousand troops this time, let alone fifty thousand or a hundred thousand..."

Well, with fifty thousand to one hundred thousand troops, they likely wouldn’t win.

But thirty thousand troops...

Zhou Kunshan indeed has confidence in winning.

After defeating the Imperial Court’s army for the second time, Luu Dafei’s name became widely known.

Daily, countless people come to join Tianwang Mountain.

At this rate, by the time the Imperial Court’s army arrives, they could expand to thirty thousand at least.

Unfortunately, at least two-thirds of them, due to insufficient training and other reasons, cannot form effective combat power.

Nonetheless, with ten thousand, Zhou Kunshan is confident he can wrestle with the Zhao family’s army.

Expanding forces, reorganizing, creating training plans, and developing subsequent strategies, Zhou Kunshan has too many things to do, leaving no time to sleep.

Despite the fatigue, Zhou Kunshan remains excited and unstoppable.

Now he finally understands why Zhou Ming always looks exhausted but remains full of energy every day.

Some things are truly addictive.

Eastern State Capital City.

Prince’s Mansion.

"You useless lot, you’ve made me completely lose face."

"The mighty Imperial Court’s army, unable to defeat a bunch of bandits, do you still count as members of the Zhao family?"

The somewhat portly Eastern King Zhao Kongqing pointed at several Zhao family members before him and scolded them mercilessly, spitting saliva that splattered their faces.

These Zhao family members, usually lofty, all lowered their heads, not daring to utter a word.

"Prince, it’s just that the peasant is too cunning. We had just arrived at Tianwang Mountain and hadn’t had time to set camp when the peasants shamelessly attacked suddenly."

"The soldiers were on an exhausting campaign and didn’t expect such shameless actions from the peasants, hence they suffered losses."

"Not only did they raid during the day, but continued their shameless raids at night."

"Otherwise, those peasants are simply not our match."

The speaker was Zhao Yuefeng, the chief general responsible for the current campaign against Tianwang Mountain brigands.

"You even dare speak!" Zhao Kongqing became even more infuriated with Zhao Yuefeng speaking.

"You’ve fought all your life yet don’t understand deceit in military tactics? Do you think the enemy will foolishly do nothing, waiting for us to slaughter them all?"

"In recent years, the Cangyan Realm has become unsettled, with increasing rebellions."

"Especially this year, the Southern State, Northern State, and Western State have all experienced large-scale uprisings, while only our Eastern State remains relatively peaceful."

"Large-scale rebels aside, but you... you..." Zhao Kongqing grew angrier as he spoke, his hands trembling uncontrollably.

Though other states faced urgent battles, at least they were fighting against rebels with mutual losses being normal.