Chapter 126 Post-War Reorganization and Preparation
The enemy army fled in defeat, leaving behind a messy battlefield and gunpowder smoke that had not yet dissipated in the air. Although the Jianghu Alliance won the tragic battle, there was no relief or joy on everyone's face.
Lin Feng stood quietly on the city wall, his eyes slowly swept across the devastated scene below. The land stained with blood, the broken weapons, the burning tents emitting black smoke, and the comrades who fell to the ground and could no longer get up, all made him feel extremely heavy. The breeze blew, and his hair fluttered in the wind, but his eyes were always fixed on this battlefield full of sadness and pain, with mixed feelings in his heart.
"Master, the casualties have been counted." A disciple walked up to the city wall with a heavy face. His steps seemed a little heavy, as if he needed to use all his strength to take every step. He held a parchment roll tightly in his hand, which recorded heartbreaking numbers and names.
Lin Feng turned around slowly, his eyes retracted from the battlefield in the distance and fell on the list handed over by the disciple. He stretched out his slightly trembling hand and took the list. When his eyes touched those names and numbers, his eyes were instantly moist. Each name represents a once-living life, a warrior who bravely fought for the ideals and beliefs of the Jianghu Alliance.
"We must take good care of the wounded and bury the brothers who died. They are heroes of the Jianghu Alliance, and their names and deeds will be remembered forever." Lin Feng's voice was hoarse and low, as if it was squeezed out from the depths of his soul. His eyes were full of grief and determination. He knew that the responsibility at this moment was even greater. He must ensure that the living are properly taken care of and the deceased are given due respect.
At this time, Chen Fei, Li Yifeng and Sun Ming also hurried to the city wall. They were also covered with traces of battle, their clothes were torn, and their faces were also tired and sad.
"Master, although we won, the enemy will definitely not give up. This failure will only make them retaliate more frantically, and we must be fully prepared." Chen Fei's voice was full of worry, and his eyes revealed his concern for the future situation.
Lin Feng nodded heavily, "Yes, we can't be blinded by this victory. This battle is just the beginning. They will definitely come back and be more ferocious. We must seize the time to reorganize our defense, strengthen training, and replenish supplies. We can't slack off at all."
Li Yifeng continued: "This battle also made us see our own shortcomings. The disciples did not cooperate well in the battle, and the execution of some tactics was not firm enough. Our training needs to be more rigorous and more targeted." He frowned, thinking about the next training plan while speaking.
Sun Ming also said immediately: "And the reserves of weapons and supplies must be replenished as soon as possible. In this battle, our weapons were severely damaged and the supplies were exhausted. If we cannot replenish them in time, we will fall into a more passive situation in the next battle."
Lin Feng pondered for a moment and said: "Chen Fei, you are responsible for organizing the disciples to strengthen training. We must conduct targeted training for the problems exposed in this battle. Improve their combat skills and coordination ability, so that every disciple can become a warrior who can stand on his own."
Chen Fei nodded solemnly, "Master, rest assured, I will definitely not let you down."
"Li Yifeng, you go to the surrounding towns to purchase supplies. This procurement task is arduous and may encounter various difficulties and obstacles, but no matter what, you must ensure the quality and quantity of the supplies. We cannot let those illegal merchants take the opportunity to raise prices and cheat us." Lin Feng looked at Li Yifeng, his eyes full of trust and expectation.
Li Yifeng clasped his fists and said, "Master, I understand. Even if I risk my life, I will complete the task."
"Sun Ming, you lead a team to repair the fortifications. Check every corner carefully and don't let any omissions occur. Strengthen the walls, add traps, and make our base an indestructible fortress." Lin Feng patted Sun Ming on the shoulder, giving him encouragement and support.
Sun Ming said firmly, "Master, I promise to complete the task!"
Everyone took the order and left, and the Jianghu Alliance was busy again.
On the training ground, Chen Fei strictly required his disciples. "Look at yourself in this battle, full of loopholes! The moves are not proficient enough, and the cooperation is not tacit enough. If it's the same next time, how can we defend the Jianghu Alliance and protect our loved ones!" Chen Fei scolded loudly, and his voice echoed on the training ground.
Although the disciples were tired, they all gritted their teeth and persisted. They knew that Chen Fei's strictness was for their own good, so that they could survive the next battle.
"Move quickly and with enough strength! Every move can't be sloppy, this is to give you a better chance of winning the next battle!" Chen Fei demonstrated every move himself, his sweat fell like rain, but he didn't stop at all.
Li Yifeng encountered some minor troubles on the way to purchase supplies. Some unscrupulous merchants heard that the Jianghu Alliance was in urgent need of supplies and tried to take the opportunity to drive up prices and make huge profits.
"You are taking advantage of the fire! The Jianghu Alliance is fighting the enemy at the front line, but you are making money here!" Li Yifeng angrily accused those merchants.
"Humph, now supplies are in short supply, you can buy it or not." A businessman said arrogantly.
Li Yifeng suppressed his anger, knowing that he could not act impulsively. He calmly analyzed the situation and used his intelligence to engage in a battle of wits with the merchants.
On the one hand, he reasoned with them and moved them with emotion, telling them about the justice and sacrifice of the Jianghu Alliance; on the other hand, he also showed a tough attitude and threatened to unite other righteous forces to resist these illegal merchants. In the end, Li Yifeng successfully completed the procurement task at a reasonable price with his firm determination and clever means.
The team led by Sun Ming encountered engineering difficulties when repairing the fortifications. A site on the city wall was severely damaged by the previous battle and needed to be reinforced, but the existing materials and technology could not meet the requirements.
"Everyone think of a way, we can't be defeated by this difficulty!" Sun Ming encouraged the team members.
The team members offered suggestions one after another, some proposed new construction methods, and some suggested finding alternative materials. After repeated experiments and discussions, they finally found a feasible solution.
Everyone worked together to overcome one difficulty after another. Every pile of stone and every stake driven in condenses their sweat and hard work.
At the same time, Lin Feng was not idle. On the one hand, he contacted other sects and forces to seek support and cooperation. He personally wrote letters, telling the plight and mission of the Jianghu Alliance sincerely, hoping to get help from all parties.
On the other hand, he studied tactics in depth and thought about how to deal with the enemy's possible new tactics. He studied military books day and night in his study, discussed repeatedly with the think tanks in the sect, and formulated a series of response plans.
After a period of hard work, the Jianghu Alliance gradually recovered. The fortifications are more solid, the towering walls are brand new, and the newly added traps and defense facilities are daunting. The fighting power of the disciples has also been significantly improved, and their eyes are full of confidence and determination. The material reserves are also more sufficient, and the warehouses are full of food, weapons and medicines.
However, at this time, the spies came to report that the enemy had moved again...