The next morning.
News came from the Sixth Army Group, stating that Ouyang Chengshan, Zhang Zhen, and Lin Shanhe, leading the newly formed corps of Lin Zhan, totaling 15 million people, were coming to take over the defense of the Sixth Army Group.
"Zhongtian, there's no other way. The Sixth Army Group should also be properly reorganized. After all, they've been stationed here for too long, and it's time to let the soldiers go home and see their families," Ouyang Chengshan said to Jiang Zhongtian, whose face was grim.
The formation of the Sixth Army Group was different from the other two army groups.
Those two army groups were funded by Lin Tian, Ouyang Chengshan, and a group of old comrades, who had gathered funds through various means like plundering, kidnapping, and smuggling.
Furthermore, these two army groups had been controlled by the Lin and Ouyang families since their inception. Lin Tian also had his grandfather, Lin Wufa, above him.
As one of the top experts in Huaxia at the time, he had been suppressing these arrogant and fierce generals.
The Lin family was also known for their bravery in battle. Whenever there was a war, they would lead from the front, fighting valiantly on the battlefield. This was also the main reason why many from the Lin family had died or were disabled.
These two army groups guarded different planes, unlike the Sixth Army Group, where 6 million people were all gathered together. It was no wonder that trouble would arise over time.
To put it bluntly, the Jiang family had too few experts, with only Jiang Zhongtian and Jiang Zhongshan as High-level Lords, and an elder quasi-king in the clan.
Unlike the Lin family, who had a bunch of quasi-kings and few lords. Moreover, the Lin family's quasi-kings were more inclined to cause trouble, so naturally, no one wanted to manage these two army groups.
Under such circumstances, after Lin Tian and Lin Zhan's two uncles died in battle, and Lin Hai and Lin Shan retired, announcing their deaths externally, some people even began to scheme against the Lin family.
If not for the fear of enraging Ouyang Chengshan and Zhang Zhen by killing Lin Zhan and his father, the young master Lin might have died prematurely.
The Sixth Army Group, apart from the elite Hundred Battles Corps, had its First and Second Corps belonging to the Jiang family.
The remaining three corps were funded by various local families, and the last one was funded by the federal government.
Therefore, the personnel composition was quite complex. If it weren't for the fact that the Lizardmen were from an intermediate plane and their attacks were frequent.
And coupled with the fact that the Jiang family was indeed skilled in warfare, it was uncertain whose family this army group would belong to.
Ouyang Chengshan looked at his old friend and felt a pang of sympathy, as many sons of the Jiang family had also died fighting the Lizardmen.
"Zhongtian, don't worry. The position of the Sixth Army Group Commander will always be yours. No one will touch the Jiang family's three corps, let alone the relationship between your grandson and Zhan'er."
Jiang Zhongtian shook his head and said, "Old Lin has a good grandson. That kid is ruthless. With him around, these arrogant generals can be kept in check."
A young Taoist priest tugged at Jiang Zhongtian's sleeve and said, "Grandpa Jiang, my big brother didn't kill those people. I investigated this matter and set the trap. I also told Ninth Brother to kill them."
Jiang Zhongtian looked at Ouyang Chengshan in surprise, only to find Ouyang Chengshan also showing a surprised expression.
He then said with a wry smile, "It's time for the great prosperity of our Huaxia. It's not unfair for us old guys to be defeated by these youngsters."
He then looked at Jiang Zheng and said, "Zheng'er, I'll leave the Hundred Battles Corps to you. The honor of our Sixth Army Group will depend entirely on you."
After speaking, Jiang Zhongtian led a group of generals towards the teleportation gate.
"Brother Zheng, you can't blame my big brother, right? If you're going to blame someone, blame me. I killed the people, and I raided their homes," the young Taoist priest said to Jiang Zheng, who was deep in thought beside him.
Jiang Zheng chuckled upon hearing this, "I can't thank you brothers enough. In the past, except for my grandfather's Hundred Battles Corps, which I could fully command, even my father's Second Corps and my second grandfather's First Corps were not under my influence. After Old Lin finishes dealing with this, the Sixth Army Group will be mine."
Then Jiang Zheng put his arm around the young Taoist priest and said, "Let's go find Old Lin and discuss how to proceed."
Ouyang Chengshan smiled as he watched their retreating figures, "It's good to be young."
Inside the command center, Lin Zhan and others were all staring at a sand table.
This military sand table was made by Yamata no Orochi after traversing the entire Great Marsh. For this, he was intensely pursued by several of the Lizardmen's Emperors.
If Da Yu hadn't arrived in time to support him, he might have become a six-headed snake or even a five-headed snake by now.
Lin Zhan looked at Zhang Cong and said, "Old Zhang, have your Water Ghost Special Operations Brigade finished refining the Qi and Blood Pills?"
A few days prior, Lin Zhan had already allocated a sufficient amount of Qi and Blood Pills for Zhang Cong's five-million-strong Water Ghost Special Operations Brigade.
After all, fighting in the Great Marsh, Zhang's family's Water Ghost troops had an absolute advantage.
"They have all been refined. Now, all members of the Water Ghost Special Operations Brigade have been promoted to Platinum, and their strength has greatly increased," Zhang Cong replied with a nod.
Lin Zhan drew a line on the sand table with his hand and said, "Take your Water Ghosts and level all the Lizardmen tribes on the outer perimeter. Don't let anyone escape for now, and maintain secrecy."
Then Lin Zhan said to Xiao Hanyi and Bai Zhanlong, "Old Xiao, Old Bai, take your men and start reconnaissance. I'll let Yamata no Orochi accompany you. Be careful."
Lin Zhan turned to everyone and said, "This time, I plan to lure the snake out of its hole. After Old Zhang clears the perimeter, we will surround and intercept their reinforcements. After fighting their reinforcements a few times, we will force the Lizardmen into a large-scale war. Then I will ignite the Great Marsh and decide the outcome of the battle in one go."
Bai Qi, Da Yu, and Ouyang Chengshan, who had frequently led troops, nodded with satisfaction after hearing Lin Zhan's plan.
After all, they knew that Lin Zhan's "Fiery Missile" was most suitable for use in terrain like the Great Marsh. It could not only enhance adhesion and combustion but also ignite the marsh gas in the Great Marsh.
The Lizardmen were born and raised in the Great Marsh, so the marsh gas, which was very harmful to humans, caused no harm to the Lizardmen.
Lin Zhan simply reversed the situation. If marsh gas didn't harm you, then what about explosions and flames?
"Brothers, go and register with my maternal grandfather later. Each of you will be assigned fifty thousand troops. This surrounding and intercepting operation will be entrusted to you all, and it will be a good opportunity to practice."
"Grandpa, have someone assign the troops to everyone later so they can get familiar with them. Also, where is our forward position now?" Lin Zhan turned to Ouyang Chengshan.
"The forward position is where your father, your father-in-law, and your two maternal uncles are. Don't worry, there won't be any problems. I've also instructed that we will primarily focus on defense in the initial stage."
Lin Zhan nodded, "Everything is ready. Brothers, this is our first battle as the younger generation. Let's see what we're made of."
"You, Old Lin, are a fine horse, how can we brothers be any worse? Let's do it!" Ying Xuan stood up and said, "Grandpa Ouyang, arrange the troops for us. We can't be outdone by Old Lin this time."