Chapter 251: Guerrilla Tactics
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Three months had passed since the Battle of Cangzhou.
The city gates that had once been blown open by barbarian gunpowder had been repaired by the craftsmen, now restored to their original form. Only the bloodstained earth at the base of the gates still bore silent witness to the brutal fighting that had taken place here.
On the city walls, fully armored Cangzhou soldiers patrolled back and forth, eyes sharp as they watched merchants entering and leaving the gates.
Though the Great Yu Empire was still at war with the barbarians, Prince Xiao Ming had not banned all trade with them. On the contrary, the flow of merchants had only grown busier.
However, every merchant crossing into the grasslands had to carry a travel permit issued by Qingzhou, and all goods were tightly controlled and inspected.
“Your Highness, the city walls now have one hundred cannons installed—one every five meters. Ammunition supplies are fully stocked, and morale is high. The soldiers can’t wait to fight the barbarians again!” reported Chen Fu confidently as they arrived in Cangzhou and began inspecting the fortifications.
Their last victory in Cangzhou wasn’t just a military success. For the people of the territory, it was a powerful symbol. It shattered their fear of the barbarians, especially among the soldiers—who once dreaded battle, and now actively sought it. That shift in mindset was priceless.
After all, an army with high morale fought very differently from one that was just waiting to run.
“This morale is rare. But remember—strategically, we must look down on our enemies; tactically, we must treat them seriously. Don’t let the previous victory make us careless.” Xiao Ming’s gaze swept across the vast, endless grasslands.