Chapter One Hundred and Thirty Nine: The Jin Army Comes
Zhao Changxuan cannot be said to be a hero, but his daring and ambition are enough to make him a hero.
He is not a hero who saves the world, but a hero who emerges from troubled times.
After he felt in his heart that Zhao Changqing had given him the answer, he did not hold on for dear life, nor did he cry and beg Zhao Changqing to save him, but resolutely cut off his own life.
It's possible that I just don't want to suffer any longer.
Zhao Changqing looked at Zhao Changxuan's body without saying a word for a long time, just because he now felt some inexplicable melancholy.
Logically speaking, there should be no such feeling.
After all, the third child is not a good person either.
Zhao Changqing moved away from Zhao Changxuan's body and looked around, only to find that there were coagulated blood and corpses everywhere, as well as some broken arms and legs. The scene was very bloody and terrifying, as if one was in hell.
This is war.
One will accomplish the war that will destroy all the bones.
Zhao Changqing felt that he did not feel much guilt. The bustling world was all for profit; the bustle in the world was for gain.
The same is true for these soldiers on the battlefield. Half of them are for the benefit of their family and country, and the other half are for their own interests. They deserve respect, but they do not need mercy, so they feel guilty.
Xiao Yuming bowed to Zhao Changqing at this time and asked: "Your Majesty, what should we do with these surrendered soldiers?"
After Zhao Changqing heard Zhao Changxuan's previous plea, he could no longer arouse the murderous intention. He sighed, and then said: "How many more surrendered soldiers are there?"
Xiao Yuming made an estimate in his mind and replied: "I'll report it to the prince, there are probably more than 100,000 left."
Zhao Changqing frowned, "There are so many more?"
Zhao Yun stood aside, frowning secretly, and then said: "So many surrendered soldiers, and during the war..."
When I got there, I hesitated to speak, for fear of saying something wrong, I didn't dare to say any more.
In the end, Zhao Changqing gritted his teeth, showing a look of pain, and decided: "Give them the money to go home and let them go back to their hometown to farm! Let Yu Ming resolve this matter. All soldiers who participated in the rebellion of King Qin's army will be punished."
Their names are registered and they will not be allowed to join the army during the Battle of Chang'an. If they are discovered, they will be killed without mercy!"
He really couldn't think of any good ideas. Probably, this approach was to show respect for Zhao Changxuan's unwillingness to drag others down when he was dying!
As for why they were not allowed to join the army during this period, the reason was very simple: they were afraid that they would turn against us again.
Normally, Zhao Changqing would be happy for them to do this. After all, they would gain a lot of stupidity points.
But not now.
In the shortest possible time, ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor is the only thing he wants to do now. As for earning mediocre points, he has temporarily forgotten about it.
After Xiao Yuming accepted the order, Zhao Changqing gave him a hundred thousand troops and asked him to arrange for the soldiers of King Qin's army to be registered here, receive money, and order them to return to their hometown to farm. All items such as soldiers and armors were left here.
It cannot be taken away.
After Zhao Changqing and others returned to the camp, they allowed the soldiers who participated in the battle to rest and recharge their batteries in order to attack the city tomorrow.
In the tent.
A scout informed Zhao Changqing, "Your Majesty, General Yang Huai of the State of Jin is leading an army of 300,000 men and is approaching our border town of Qingzhou. The situation is critical!"
After Zhao Changqing heard the news, he was shocked and said: "This Jin country is really hard to beat!"
Zhuge Liang bowed his hands and said: "Your Majesty, at this critical juncture, we should immediately send a general to ease the situation in the border town and avoid losing an inch of Qingzhou's territory!"
In fact, Zhuge Liang's plan to attack Qingzhou again was completely within Zhuge Liang's expectation. He did not mention it these days because this matter was essentially easy to solve.
Zhao Changqing nodded. He attached great importance to this matter. Qingzhou was his retreat, and this method was not stupid in Hunyong. He could not cut off his retreat. He immediately said to the generals in the tent:
"The importance of Qingzhou does not require me to say more, right? All of you here are the most capable generals under my command. Now is the time for you to step forward.
You guys, who is willing to lead 50,000 troops to relieve the urgent needs of the border city and block the advance of the Jin army?"
"Lead 50,000 troops?"
"Only 50,000 people?"
All the soldiers thought that 50,000 horses and horses was too little. Although there were 100,000 people in the border town, the total of 150,000 people was now fighting against the 300,000 Jin army?
Don't worry about whether you can win the battle or not. Once you lead the troops to Qingzhou, you will face the loss of such a huge victory in Chang'an. Who is willing to lead the troops!
Cao Shen and others looked at each other. For a while, no one stepped forward to take on the important responsibility.
It's not that I'm afraid of anything, it's just that I'm simply unwilling and unwilling.
When Zhao Changqing saw their appearance, he was a little angry and said: "You guys, when encountering war, you all want to rush forward.
Today, my king takes the initiative to find war for you, but you are unwilling to take on the important responsibilities? I really don’t know what to say."
Afterwards, Zhao Changqing saw that everyone was still silent, so he simply stood up, stretched out five fingers, and said: "Fifty thousand, I will finally add fifty thousand to you, for a total of one hundred thousand troops, and immediately march into Qingzhou.
To aid the border towns, we must block the Jin’s 300,000-strong army from outside the gate of Qingzhou!”
One hundred thousand people?
Is it okay?
But do you really want to give up your great achievements in attacking the capital?
Still a little unwilling!
This is what the generals are thinking.
They are thinking about the pros and cons.
After a while.
Zhao Changqing became impatient and wanted to yell.
At this moment, Chen Qingzhi stood up and said: "General, I would like to go to Qingzhou. We don't need 100,000 troops, but only 50,000. However, I have a small request."
Zhao Changqing was originally very happy to see Chen Qingzhi stand up, but he didn't expect that he would actually make any demands, so he became depressed. Could this guy want money?
Thinking of this, Zhao Changqing said with a gloomy face: "Speak."
His gloomy expression, in the eyes of everyone, was a sign of calmness and self-reliance, as deep as the sea. They felt more and more in their hearts that His Highness King Qi was becoming more and more like an emperor at this moment.
This emperor's mental skills are becoming more and more proficient.
Chen Qingzhi bowed his head and said in salute: "Your Majesty, the general wants to lead fifty thousand light cavalry. The general will personally select the troops and horses. As long as the light cavalry is used, if the Jin army dares to commit an offense by then, he will be forced to wait without return!"
When Zhao Changqing heard this condition, he laughed out loud.
Fifty thousand is great!
Aren't they just cavalry?
Whether you ride hard or light, it’s up to you to choose!
There is no use in attacking the city with cavalry anyway!
He made a final decision and said: "Okay, Chen Qingzhi, without further ado, you can select your troops and horses yourself now and set off for the expedition immediately after breakfast tomorrow!"
Chen Qingzhi solemnly clasped his fists and said: "The last general will definitely live up to his command!"
After saying that, he walked out of the camp.
When Zhao Changqing wanted to earn mediocre points, he was very worried about Chen Qingzhi, but when he didn't want to earn mediocre points, he felt that it would be best for generals like Chen Qingzhi to give him a bundle.
After Chen Qingzhi left, Zhao Changqing issued an order to the generals in the camp, "At Mao o'clock tomorrow, after breakfast, attack the city immediately! Cao Shen listened to the order and ordered you to lead 100,000 troops to attack the north gate!"
Zhao Yun listened to the order and ordered you to lead 100,000 troops to attack the south gate!
Xiao Yuming listened to the order and ordered you to lead 100,000 troops to attack the east city gate!
Jian Yi listened to the order and still gave you 100,000 people to attack the west city gate!
Jian Er listened to the order and ordered you to lead a hundred thousand troops and march along the valley cliff to Dengtian Peak. From there, the peak can go straight down to Chang'an. I have found out clearly. Zhao Changyuan acted on his own initiative and transferred the troops originally stationed there to defend the city.
I hope that you can live up to your expectations and reach the Dengtian Peak, then enter Chang'an and attack the palace directly! I hope that you will win tomorrow!"
At this moment, all the generals stood up and said in unison: "The last general will take your orders!"
Chapter completed!