533: Chapter 533 The Mauryan Dynasty: A Force to Be Reckoned With

"The military strength of the Mauryan Empire cannot be underestimated."

Zhao Fusu said, "According to reliable intelligence, they possess thirty thousand elite cavalry."

"Six hundred thousand infantry!"

"And nine thousand massive war elephants!"

"What!"

Upon hearing these precise figures, the expressions of Xiang Liang, Fan Zeng, and the others instantly turned extremely grim.

They had never intended to look down on the Mauryan Empire's power, yet when such detailed and staggering military force was laid out before them, they realized with a shock that they had still underestimated this formidable opponent.

It was no wonder the Mauryan Empire could occupy such a vast and boundless territory.

Looking at it now, the other party indeed possessed the profound strength to match it.

Zhao Fusu keenly perceived the unconcealable worry on the faces of Xiang Liang, Fan Zeng, and the others.

His expression remained calm as he spoke slowly, "The main force of the Mauryan Empire is concentrated north of the Peacock River."

As he spoke, his finger traced across the area north of the Peacock River on the map.

"Whereas in the regions south of the Peacock River, their military strength is relatively weak."

Hearing this, Fan Zeng frowned slightly, and after a brief moment of thought, he nodded slowly.

Xiang Liang also followed with a nod of agreement.

They understood that the military layout of the Mauryan Empire exhibited a 'strong trunk, weak branches' posture, much like a tree where the main trunk is thick and powerful while the branches and leaves are relatively thin.

In other words, the military force guarding the capital was the strongest, acting as a solid line of defense for the heartland.

As their sphere of influence radiated outward from the capital, the military strength gradually weakened, becoming increasingly sparse the further away it got, just like leaves on a branch.

Seeing this, Zhao Fusu continued, "Compared to our Great Qin, the Mauryan Empire has another key disadvantage: they have not constructed high-efficiency transportation routes like the Qin Straight Road. This means that once war breaks out, it will be difficult for their main army to provide rapid relief."

A light of wisdom flickered in his eyes, as if he could already see the direction the war would take.

"This creates a perfect opportunity for us. We can take the chance to occupy cities, seize territory, and gradually form a state of regional partition."

Zhao Fusu clenched his fist and said in a firm tone, "When the time comes, I will be responsible for pinning down the main force of the Mauryan Empire. I will draw their primary troops so they have no time to attend to anything else."

He turned his gaze toward Xiang Liang and Fan Zeng and said seriously, "And you two can show your prowess in the southern regions where the Mauryan Empire's influence is weaker."

"The eight thousand Jiangdong Youths under your command are all brave and battle-hardened warriors."

"You can conquer territory and take down cities one by one."

"At the same time, you must treat those forces willing to surrender with courtesy and bring them under your wing to strengthen your own power."

"In this way, you can form a powerful distraction against the Mauryan Empire's forces in the south, making it impossible for them to protect both their front and rear."

Listening to Zhao Fusu's detailed and comprehensive deployment, Xiang Liang and Fan Zeng couldn't help but exchange a glance before nodding one after another.

They knew deep down that the current situation was dire; the Mauryan Empire's strength far exceeded their estimates.

If they could not set aside past grievances and cooperate closely, then what awaited them would soon be a ruthless annihilation by the Mauryan Empire.

By then, having traveled thousands of miles to this land, they would truly be like people delivering their heads to the Mauryan Empire, becoming a laughingstock for the ages.

Zhao Fusu looked at the map before him, a blazing fire igniting in his eyes.

His body trembled slightly as adrenaline surged through him.

Thinking back to the beginning, his ability to control Great Qin had largely relied on the power of the System.

Although the System helped avoid a massive loss of Great Qin's population, that feeling of easily controlling everything had deprived him of the hot blood and passion of conquering cities and seizing land.

But here, everything had become different.

He needed to attack city after city; every battle was filled with unknowns and challenges.

This authentic combat experience was something he had never tasted before, filling his heart with excitement and anticipation, finding the hot-blooded journey that a king should have.