CHAPTER 1850: CHAPTER 883

"We must come up with a plan targeting the Tukan Army." With a wave of his hand, Gaven conjured a holographic phantom map of The Eastern Desolation before the Soaring Dragon officers.

Pointing to the map, Gaven spoke confidently: "The Tukan Army, having crossed the lake successfully, has actually placed itself in a predicament."

Just moments ago, we fully recovered the Laiserman Kingdom and established an unprecedented Totem Dreamscape here. The collective dreamscape you triggered earlier is one way to utilize it.

If they attempt to retreat from the Laiserman Kingdom again, they won’t just face attacks from the water and land, but must also be constantly on guard against assaults from the dreamscape. Even with the rear support of the Golden Tent Army from the Endless Wilderness, they have almost zero chance of breaking through the Laiserman Kingdom’s defenses again.

To the north lies the dense Misel forest, an impenetrable barrier for them. If they ever enter, the forest’s natural inhabitants will ensure they can’t leave.

To the south is the Kingdom of Ser. Although secretly allied, they would never allow passage for the Tukan people.

This nation is notorious for its selfish and evil ways, betraying even their own for profit, let alone a temporary ally. If the Tukan Army faces a crisis, they will not hesitate to sever all ties and collaborations, even adding insult to injury.

Their only option is to advance westward, but there, near the Sea of Fallen Stars on the West Coast, an alliance of states is assembling, numbering almost 200,000.

It won’t be long before the Tukan Army is trapped like a turtle in a jar, and defeat is just a matter of time."

After listening to Gaven’s analysis, the Soaring Dragon officers quickly grasped the situation and couldn’t help but ask, "General, do you plan to defeat the Tukan Army and capture a large number of prisoners to exchange for our people?"

"This method is feasible. The Tukan people have held back the Golden Tent Army as a rear guard during this western expedition, as a precautionary measure to maintain their dominance over the Endless Wilderness even if problems arise."

But with just 100,000 Golden Tent Army, it’s very difficult to control the vast Endless Wilderness; they will desperately need to rescue more Tukan soldiers to strengthen their power."

Exchanging Tukan prisoners for Soaring Dragon slaves, even at a ratio of three to one or five to one, they would agree. Just releasing this rumor would greatly improve our people’s treatment among the Tukan people; at least they won’t casually kill or starve them."

"The Golden Tent Army is not 100,000 strong, but less than 80,000. Previously, to support the Tukan Army’s crossing, they had to assault Mosantiel City, suffering severe losses, with combat casualties reaching 20,000."

"By this calculation, the exchange ratio could be even higher, but do the locals agree with this plan? Isn’t this indirectly aiding the enemy, allowing the Tukan people to recover quickly?"

The Soaring Dragon officers, well-versed in the Tukan people’s situation, unanimously nodded in agreement with Gaven’s plan, while immediately raising new issues.

"The world moves for profit; as long as one is willing to pay the price, obtaining those Tukan prisoners is not difficult for me. I have some influence here."

Gaven shifted his tone, "But this matter concerns your relatives and people; you can’t rely entirely on others. Only by taking action personally can you ensure the outcome aligns with your hopes."

Finally, the conversation reached the crucial point.

"Please grant us a weapon, a horse, General, and we are willing to follow you to campaign against the Tukan people. We ask not for the honor of battle but to use the captured Tukan people to exchange for our own. We pledge to faithfully serve you for generations."

"Even without a horse, a weapon alone would suffice."

"We ask for your mercy, General."

The brigadier known as Hu Bianguan was the most astute of the Soaring Dragon officers. He had an inkling of Gaven’s true intention and instead of exposing it, he played along and fell to his knees before Gaven, loudly speaking.

The other Soaring Dragon officers followed suit, kneeling and imploring unanimously.

Not only was Gaven considering forming a Far East Heavy Cavalry, but these Soaring Dragon people were even more eager than he was to capture prisoners in exchange for their kin.

In terms of enthusiasm, there’s no comparison.

"Please rise, generals. Your desire to kill the enemy and rescue your people is commendable." Gaven couldn’t hide the smile on his face, as he helped Hu Bianguan to his feet, walking arm in arm, "Generals, follow me."

The group, unaware of Gaven’s intent, rose and followed him.

They left the Soaring Dragon prisoner camp and entered the Laiserman Berserkers’ camp.

Seeing them, the berserker soldiers guarding the prisoner camp not only refrained from blocking their way, but instead thumped their chests and saluted them.

Their salutes were certainly not for the group of prisoners, but for the young general leading them, indicating that his reputation and stature among the Laiserman Berserkers were notably high, even recognized by the ordinary soldiers, and with respect, enhancing the credibility of his earlier promise.