My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"Water does not necessarily conquer fire."

Chen Sansi remained calm about this, pulling out the last stalk of Spiritual Grain from the field at his feet: "Let's set off."

Mid-December.

The Beiliang Army led their troops to Chibi.

This was also the first time the Beiliang Army conducted naval operations since its establishment.

In land battles, cavalry and warhorses are precious.

In water battles, naval forces and warships are naturally most important.

The current warships on the water of the Great Sheng Dynasty can be roughly divided into the following types.

Tower Ships.

The largest warships of the time, broad one zhang five chi and two cun, and twelve zhang in length, some three stories high, others with a higher five-story tower, capable of holding two to three thousand soldiers, Tower Ships are also called "Feiyun," "Gai Hai."

Five-Tooth War Ships.

Medium-sized Tower Ships, accommodating more than a thousand people.

Meng Chong Battle Ship.

Medium and small-sized warships, narrow and long, with faster sailing speeds, each accommodating three to five hundred people, flags, banners, and drums set up at all four sides, with parapets on the board side, oar holes under the sidewall, the deck has a shed, and the shed has parapets. This type of warship is used for raids and attacks and is always the main warship of naval battles.

Sea Falcons.

Small-sized warships with a low front and high rear, big front and small back, their shape imitating seabirds adept at cutting through wind and waves, suitable for swift sailing, equipped with sharp iron tips at the bow for ramming enemy ships. Therefore, they are called "Steel Wall Tusked Sea Falcon Warships," accommodating two hundred people.

Horse Ships.

Medium-sized transport ship generally used for transporting grain and baggage.

Running Boat.

A small boat accommodating tens of people, usually tied behind large ships for emergencies.

This Battle of Chibi.

The legitimate Emperor of the New Dynasty amassed a total force of two hundred thousand.

Among them were only twenty Tower Ships, and the vast majority were various medium and small-sized warships.

In contrast, the army from Chang'an, a magnificent force of four hundred thousand.

Among them were more than a hundred "Feiyun" Tower Ships, countless Five-Tooth War Ships, Meng Chong Battle Ships, the majority of vessels not fully staffed, still with many vacancies.

As for the commanders of both sides.

Under the newly enthroned legitimate Emperor.

Chen Sansi was appointed as Supervisor overseeing the three armies, Seeking Immortal Tower's Cui Zhichen as Deputy General, Sima Yao as the left front General, Wei Xuan and his wife as right front Generals, King Yan Cao Zhi as supervisor, the other members such as Guiyuan Sect's Qian Qiren listened to Seeking Immortal Tower's Cui Zhichen's orders.

Under the Chang'an court.

Zhou Rong was appointed as the Great Commander of the three armies, Prince Qi as supervisor, former Upper Pillar Country Yan Hongyuan as the left front General, former State Duke Zeng Ren as the right front Great General, along with the Heavenly Water martial arts family, the Ling Family, and numerous cultivators from the Shengyun Sect among whom were many Array Masters, and finally, former Beiliang Army General, also the White Robe's senior brother, Nie Yuan.

After Beiliang fell into chaos, Lu Ji shut his door to heal, and his troops stationed near the Capital City.

With the imminent Battle of Chibi, Nie Yuan arrived alone to assist Zhou Lang.

Late December.

The biting cold wind, tossing and towering waves.

The vanguards of both armies encountered each other before the Luoxiao River.

One side led by tower ships, densely packed medium and small warships followed closely behind, resembling ants floating on the river surface, the other side was countless large warships, arranged in a special formation, likening sea beasts.

Today's encounter, a confrontation was inevitable.

If one side retreats, the other could occupy this stretch of the river's prime dock position, establishing a solid water fort and land military camp.

Before the battle.

First came mutual persuasion to surrender, then battle cries exchanged.

The two armies exchanged shouts across the distance.

"Are you Chen Sansi?"

Enemy army's vanguard.

Zhou Rong stood at the forefront of the "Feiyun" Tower Ship's deck, condescending, his voice resonant: "If the court had invited me out of retirement years ago, how could your day of prominence come?!"

"Can a mere child dare to spout such arrogance?"

Before the White Robe could reply, Xu Wencai opened his mouth: "With your paltry Mysterious Phenomenon realm, do you deserve to command the three armies? Even if you know a bit about military strategy, in the end, you're nothing but a puppet on someone else's strings."

"Brother Zhou."

Chen Sansi, with his hands behind his back, ignored their insults, calmly asked: "The court is muddled, using alchemy on commoners, exchanging the lives of border generals for personal gain. Brother Zhou, your talent is vast, why must you serve them?"

"I've lain idle in my home for years, unaware of court affairs."

Zhou Rong replied softly: "As the head of the Zhou Family's Qilin, does loyalty need a reason?"

"These gentlemen..."

Chen Sansi looked at the few elderly generals standing beside Zhou Rong and said: "They must be Old Yan, Old Zeng, and General Zhang, right? As far as I know, they opposed building the Longevity Palace, opposed Spiritual Grain, and firmly refused to join forces with the Yan Party, hence ended up dismissed and demoted. Now that the truth is out, shouldn't you assist us in eliminating traitors and punishing the wicked, how come you're aiding the wicked?"

"Chen Sansi!"

The aged Martial Saint Yan Hongyuan said without hesitation: "Even if your words are true, as a Sheng servant, you should seek to restore order, not harbor troops for personal enrichment, and conspire with rebels!"

"Old Yan is right."

Zhang Jingwu followed: "Chen Sansi, if you truly care about the world, you should not engage in such chaotic acts; it's still not too late to return to the court! Once the world is pacified, we will then plead with the Emperor! Only then is it the proper course for a servant!"

"Chen the Hunter!"

Prince Qi stepped onto the deck, furiously scolding: "You're merely a rustic villager, had it not been for my father bringing you up, who knows where you'd be struggling now! How could there be a wild dog like you in the world?"

"Little Brother!"

Third Senior Brother Nie Yuan called out loudly at the end: "Stop continuing this; you still have a chance to repent! As long as you turn your forces and capture the rebellious King Jin at Youlan Prefecture, the court will forgive your deeds and certainly spare your life!"