Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

Chapter 1044: Chapter 370: Yuzong’s Birthday, Jiangxia’s Fall, Fishing-Hunting Mode and Turning Point_4

“Let’s have both! It depends on whether the Five Towns will help this time. Jiangxia has already lost half its territory, and if Binjiang is lost too, even the Xuyang Camp won’t be of much use. In the end, they’ll truly have to retreat into the town for self-preservation!”

“So, big brother, when will we take action?”

Xia Chuan finally couldn’t help but ask the most crucial question.

This question had obviously been bottled up in his heart for a long time. After asking it, his expression first relaxed slightly, then he looked up at Xia Hong with great expectation.

“It’s still very early, there’s no need to rush. The Northern Three Towns aren’t moving, so neither will we. I can give you a hint: this fire of Dajue Temple will never burn onto the head of our Great Xia!”

Hearing Xia Hong’s final words, Li Xuanling and Xia Chuan both were taken aback, but quickly understood the meaning, their eyes filled with both surprise and curiosity.

“In the first forty days, Jiangxia sought assistance from the Five Towns twice, and was refused both times. They say third time’s the charm. If Jiangxia fails again this time, they’ll likely be disheartened. I reckon, in the end, they will most probably seek reconciliation with Dajue Temple.”

“Reconciliation?”

Upon hearing this, Xia Chuan shook his head and said, “Jiangxia is isolated and without help, and Dajue Temple’s position is overwhelmingly favorable. How could they easily cease fighting?”

Xia Hong laughed and said, “There are many ways to reconcile; it’s just a matter of terms. Jiangxia still holds half its territory, don’t they? Destroying Jiangxia Town is not the core objective of Dajue Temple. What they ultimately want is just the population, and in truth, destroying Jiangxia Town would be more harmful than beneficial!”

Devastating Jiangxia Town would indeed allow Dajue Temple to gather a large population, but it would inevitably cause greater apprehension among the other Eight Towns. If the Eight Towns were to seriously form a coalition army against them, even with Dajue Temple’s strength, they would have to reconsider.

Li Xuanling and Xia Chuan immediately understood, nodding slightly.

Xia Chuan suddenly thought of something and said, “Dajue Temple’s troop movement to Binjiang Camp this time was unhurried, unlike before, clearly deliberately slowing their advance. I feel they are intentionally giving time for Jiangxia to seek assistance.”

With Bai Shanqiu and Xiang Liang, Xia Hong and Xia Chuan clearly understood the basic movements of Dajue Temple’s army. Dajue Temple began advancing toward Binjiang three days ago, and the news was returned to Wuyuan just yesterday morning.

When Xia Chuan saw the news yesterday morning, he couldn’t immediately understand why Dajue Temple would slow their march. It seemed now he had an answer.

Upon hearing this, Xia Hong’s eyes slightly brightened as he turned to Xia Chuan, his voice carrying a testing tone as he asked, “What’s the reason?”

This question had evidently been on Xia Chuan’s mind for a long time, and he had a ready answer, speaking out four words in a steady voice.

“Divide the Nine Towns!”

Hearing these four words, Xia Hong looked at Xia Chuan with full admiration.

It wasn’t just admiration; at this moment, there was a bit of awe in Xia Hong’s heart—awed by Xia Chuan’s astonishing growth speed.

“My thoughts are much the same. That Yan Xin Chief from Dajue Temple is very shrewd. If I’m not mistaken, Binjiang Camp is Jiangxia’s only chance for self-rescue. Whether by bringing in reinforcements or negotiating with Dajue Temple, as long as they can hold there, they can maintain their base and need not retreat into the town, and the situation is about to change drastically, with a turnaround soon to come.”

These words from Xia Hong were vague, causing Xiao Ning and Xiao Yu to look a bit puzzled, while Xia Chuan and Li Xuanling lowered their heads into thought, pondering what Xia Hong meant by a drastic change and turnaround.

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Moao Calendar, Year 132, January 21

Beishuo Town, Main Hall

Yang Fazheng stood beneath the main seat as Huang Tianxing hurriedly entered from outside the hall. Upon seeing Yang Fa, he immediately bowed, “Subordinate pays respects to the Guardian!”

“Any news?”

“To report, Jiang Xinfan has returned to Jiangxia from Bashang. It seems Bashang has refused him. Currently, only Yangqu and Dragon Valley have mobilized their Defensive Armies, looking as if they intend to support Jiangxia.”

Upon hearing this, Yang Fa revealed a smile, saying, “As expected, with Cao Qianhai and Long Mingfeng killed, these two towns harbor deep resentment toward Dajue Temple. After holding back for nearly two months, they finally couldn’t endure.”

In each of the Nine Towns, there are only two or three Xianyang levels.

And in the Six Towns in the Central South, Bashang, Jiangxia, Chui Mountain, and Muyin, each have two Xianyang levels. No, Muyin now has only one left. Only Dragon Valley and Yangqu have three.

With three Xianyang levels, Dragon Valley and Yangqu have long held a position clearly higher than the other four towns in the Central South.

But now, everything has changed.

Why wouldn’t Dragon Valley and Yangqu resent Dajue Temple?

For nearly two months prior, the two towns surprisingly restrained themselves from assisting Jiangxia against Dajue Temple, which was quite unexpected to Yang Fa.

Now the two towns have finally seen the light.

“What use are two towns’ support? Against Dajue Temple, they’re bound to lose unless the lords of these two towns personally take action, bringing all the Defensive Armies and elites with them. Only then might they have some chance of success.”

Huang Tianxing’s face immediately broke into a smile, saying, “In this way, all three towns will be dragged into the flames of war by Dajue Temple.”

He clearly understood Yang Fa’s intention, but after speaking, he quickly thought of something else, retracting his smile, and said solemnly, “But, sir, the expansion speed of Dajue Temple is indeed too fast. Having seized half of Jiangxia’s territory, if indulged further, wouldn’t it become a major threat?”

“Rest assured, in the battle with Dajue Temple, the lord has already gathered a lot of useful intelligence. He is currently with Shangguan Yang and Qin Feng in Chencai, investigating ways to break the treachery. It will be resolved when they return.”