Chapter 3431
Complete Outbreak
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Guan Yu's orders were quickly implemented, and the advance of the entire Han army's central force began to slow down gradually due to the enemy they faced, while also widening the distance between them and the Ganges River.
Although the distance wasn't particularly long, doing such a thing seemed to make people feel more at ease, filled with a touch of self-deception.
In view of this difference and the slow progress based on the reality, none of the Kushan generals felt anything was amiss. On the contrary, they believed that the actions of their own navy had indeed demonstrated the necessary deterrent effect.
Or rather, the fact that the Han army was able to continue advancing under these circumstances already proves their bravery and terror.
Everyone knows how terrifying the navy under the Kushan Brahman system was. After all, it consisted of people who fought by sailing ships, so it was not much different from the navy.
At least for most generals in charge of land warfare, they never considered the difference.
So much so that when it came to actually fighting such a war, Guan Yu said he had quite a lot of experience.
Especially when faced with the tactics and methods prepared by Zhou Yu and others, which were particularly flashy and sophisticated in naval warfare, everyone could only watch quietly from the sidelines.
"Judging from the current pace of the Han army's advance, achieving our goal is now highly probable." Abaz, who was continuing to survey the Han army's advance line, said with a hint of relief and emotion, "I never expected the navy to be so formidable. The Han army really can't withstand the intimidation and can only choose a slow and cumbersome march."
"As expected of the Kushan navy, it is truly my good fortune." Kailash was also an excellent general, and naturally knew what to do in this situation.
Although the outcome of the war is still uncertain, judging from the performance of the Han army, the navy should have the advantage and may even be able to gradually turn the tide on land.
The problems on the water have been exposed, and it will not be something that the Han army can fix in a short time.
Moreover, within the Brahmanical system, the intelligence and reconnaissance network possessed by the Brahmins is quite extensive.
Recalling the naval forces that had dominated the oceans and were almost invincible, Kailash felt much more relaxed after achieving the necessary dominance and entered a short rest.
After more than ten days of sleepless nights, even with a strong physique that allows internal energy to leave the body, one would eventually feel some discomfort.
"As long as the Han army cannot eliminate the navy in a short time, the safety of Zhanbo City will not be a problem." Abaz thought about the bad preparations he had made inside the city. He shook his head slightly, ultimately maintaining the corresponding presence.
It can be said that the generals at the front line basically agreed with this prediction, and based on this prediction, they judged the current situation of the Han army and what might happen next.
“Either the Han army goes all out and tries to exploit weaknesses before our navy shows any results, thus using their land forces to completely suppress our disadvantage on the water. But if they really do that, it will only give our army another chance to make a name for themselves.” Kanak put down the battle report in his hand and said quite seriously, “Therefore, the Han army’s actions will inevitably be addressed as the most important and priority issue to be resolved at present, which is the naval issue.”
"That makes sense. The Han army is prioritizing over their disadvantage on the water. Who knows what tactics they'll employ in the end?" Although he understood the implication, Abaz realized a more serious problem when it came to actually implementing the plan. Even with a shift in perspective, making drastic changes without understanding the Han army's actual combat strategy was tantamount to suicide.
It was this change that caused Abaz to have some unpleasant thoughts.
They hadn't anticipated the possible moves the Han army might make, and that was a huge problem.
After such a long period of fighting, all the generals in the southern Brahmanical system have come to understand one thing.
That means that once the battle begins, they must identify the Han army's intentions in the shortest possible time and then take targeted countermeasures. Otherwise, all the advantages they have accumulated so far will vanish in the end, which would not be a good thing.
“The Han army’s way of thinking is completely different from ours, to the point that we really don’t understand what they are doing,” Kanak said with a worried tone, describing the Han Empire’s army he had encountered, his brows furrowing more and more. “We don’t know their next goal, they are just trying to deal with everything in the same way, and it is really worrying what the final result will be.”
Abaz glanced at Kanak, then gently shook his head.
While agreeing with what Kanak said, Abaz, who was also facing the same situation, still held onto his existing ideas and tried to change the course of events.
Understanding the Han army's objectives, and based on their tactical goals and strategies, comprehensively dismantling and countering them is what these people should be doing.
Whether as the actual commander or the actual commander of a large army, Kailash simply did not have the ability or the corresponding conditions.
Even after so many days of command, even without a break, and even with quite good results, being in that position means the other side must have something to offer.
However, this decent level of skill is far inferior to Rahul's actual command ability.
Once Rahul returns, all the difficulties we face now will vanish.
Under Commander Rahul's rule, there is still a chance, there is still a possibility, and even if the other side is like a madman, it is impossible to stop Commander Rahul's progress.
“Hold on for two more days, and Commander Rahul will arrive here. At that time, all our efforts will not have been in vain, victory in the war will be ours, and we will no longer have to bear such great pressure.” Kanak was well aware of Abaz’s concerns, so he spoke confidently, which reduced some of the pressure on the other party.
When you're actually on the battlefield, looking at the armies of both sides, you see an endless expanse.
Regardless of whether they were friend or foe, soldiers on both sides could feel this oppressive atmosphere. The reason for this feeling, and the information it conveyed, made everyone realize that the real matter that needed to be taken seriously was about to unfold.
A true war involving hundreds of thousands of people will erupt completely, driven by the subjective will of both sides! (End of Chapter)