More and more war horses came running wildly, the sound of horse hooves resounded wildly, and trampled on the hearts of the imperial army. Twenty thousand against seven thousand were defeated miserably, and no one came back. How could we fight this battle?
A nervous and depressed mood instantly spread.
Everyone looked at the galloping cavalry, their eyes solemn, silent, and their faces turned pale.
The military tent in the middle, under the banner of Shuai Zi, is the dragon pushing the middle.
Li Tai couldn't sit still anymore. He stood and looked into the distance, his face was gloomy and terrifying. He finally understood why his father was so afraid of the King of Han. He fought twenty thousand against seven thousand. He thought he could win a great victory, but he was wiped out in one fell swoop.
If the fighting power of the humble cavalry is so terrifying, how terrifying should the direct troops of the King of Han be?
Is it really right to regain Qinzhou by force and attack Minzhou?
At this moment, Li Tai fell into self-doubt and remained silent for a long time.
Taiwei Lu Chengqing noticed that something was wrong with Li Tai. He thought for a while and understood the key. Worried that Li Tai would be frightened and withdraw his troops, he quickly said: "Your Majesty, victory or defeat is a common matter for military officers. You don't need to worry about it. Just regain your military power and fight again."
"That's right, it's just a cavalry team. We are the royal troops of the imperial court. With the power of justice, we will be able to defeat them all in one fell swoop. Please be at ease, Your Majesty. The grandson of the old man, Kong Yude, spilled his blood on the battlefield and died a well-deserved death. This is not a personal hatred, but a national hatred.
, If you don't hug him, you will be afraid of the heart of the soldiers." Kong Yingda, who had a snow-white beard on his face, said it. As he spoke, his old eyes narrowed slightly, and there was a certain luster of hatred in them.
After all, he was a great scholar of his generation. He obviously wanted revenge, but he said it in a high-sounding and awe-inspiring way.
Li Tai was not good at fighting, but he was definitely not weak in terms of scheming. He glanced at Kong Yingda and said: "General Kong Youde died in the battle. This is the loss of the imperial court. I have lost a limb. How can I not avenge this hatred? Send an order.
, Kong Youde is free when he goes into battle. His bravery is very good, and he will be promoted to the first level. He will be rewarded separately after the class teacher returns to the court."
Seeing that his goal was achieved, Kong Yingda said with satisfaction: "I thank the Holy One for the great favor of the descendants of my clan who died in the battle. I also have two grandsons who are very loyal and brave, and can share the worries of the Holy One."
Li Tai's mind flashed back to the scene where the two men chased them but turned around and ran away, so he didn't answer.
Taiwei Lu Chengqing also curled his lips, a little dissatisfied. Is this old man trying to take advantage of the opportunity to interfere in military affairs? He couldn't be used to it, so he immediately came out and said: "Your Majesty, the disciples of the Kong family are loyal and courageous, but they lack actual combat experience.
It needs to be tempered and the army cannot be defeated again, otherwise it will be difficult to maintain morale."
"What do you mean, Lieutenant Lu? My grandson's body is still cold, but you have slandered him so much that he will die in peace. Are you afraid that the soldiers will be heartbroken?" Kong Yingda became stubborn and started to retaliate.
Due to Kong Yingda's status as a great scholar, Lu Chengqing didn't want to offend him. He usually turned a blind eye to everything, but military affairs were the fundamentals and must not be interfered with. He said coldly: "The Prime Minister's words are wrong. Although loyalty and bravery can be
Jia, but if you lose, you will not only lose your life, but also the morale and morale of the army. If you lose again and again, the imperial army may be wiped out. How will you explain to the Holy Emperor and the world?"
"Victory and defeat are common matters in military affairs. How can we judge the outcome based on one victory or defeat? What's more, my ancestors and grandsons died on the battlefield. They did not fight timidly and escaped. They are loyal and courageous. I will never allow anyone to slander them." Kong Yingda had a bad temper.
Come on, let alone Lu Chengqing, even the emperor dares to contradict him.
Seeing that the two of them were about to quarrel, Li Tai's eyes flashed with joy. What the king wanted was balance, but he quickly covered it up and tried to smooth things over by saying: "Prime Minister, there is no need to be anxious, and Lieutenant Commander, don't worry either. I know what to do next."
How to fight depends entirely on the commander's command."
"Your Majesty, I obey the order!" Lu Chengqing smiled with satisfaction when he saw that he had successfully obtained the command and achieved his goal.
Kong Yingda was so angry that he snorted, but said no more.
Lu Chengqing organized his speech and said: "Your Majesty, dusk is coming, night is about to fall, and our army's catapult has been destroyed, and there are not many ladders left, so we can't fight anymore. I suggest that we be on guard and guard against night attacks by cavalry. We must seize the time."
Build siege equipment and fight again when the time comes."
"What should we do if the other side's reinforcements arrive?" Li Tai asked rhetorically. The reinforcements are so terrifying. If there are a few more cavalry like this, the imperial army will be defeated.
Lu Chengqing had already suspected it, and said with a confident smile: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. The Hanzhou Army has come all the way and lacks food and grass. On the other hand, our army has the support of the family, has constant food and grass, and has sufficient troops. Even if it is exhausted, it can defeat the Hanzhou Army."
We are exhausted and the army is coming in great force. How can we return defeated? The imperial court cannot be defeated, and the Holy One cannot be defeated."
Li Tai heard the reminder behind these words. Thinking of his own situation and how little reputation the imperial court had left. If defeated, the world would be in chaos. He solemnly nodded and said, "What the captain said makes sense, so I'll leave you with it."
"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty. Even if I risk my life, I will defeat the Hanzhou Army and help Your Majesty revive the imperial court. I will make arrangements now." Lu Chengqing said with confidence, bowed his hands and left in a hurry.
"Your Majesty, I will keep an eye on you and help you." Kong Yingda bowed respectfully and turned around.
Soon, Kong Yingda caught up with Lu Chengqing and whispered: "Old man, are you sure?"
His words were full of kindness and concern, completely different from his previous tit-for-tat confrontation.
Lu Chengqing said in a low voice: "I underestimated the combat effectiveness of the Hanzhou Army, but it doesn't matter. Our army has the superior strength, the court's honor and righteousness, and reinforcements are on the way, so it's not a big problem."
"It's best to do this. All major aristocratic families have sent people to fight for this, and they have contributed a lot. If they lose and their interests are not protected, they will have second thoughts. You know the consequences." Kong Yingda reminded.
Lu Chengqing paused, thought for a moment, nodded indifferently, and continued forward.
Kong Yingda did not catch up, his old eyes were shining brightly, and he was stroking his beard and thinking about something.
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The sunset faded and night began to fall.
All the cavalry of the Hanzhou Army returned, leaving only more than 3,000 of the 7,000-man team. However, their morale was high and their army was mighty. They set up camp five miles away and were distributed in a triangle with the imperial army and Minzhou.
Xue Zhi sent someone to send a batch of food to express his condolences. The shock in his heart could not subside for a long time. The troops lost most of them and still maintained strong morale. If other troops had collapsed long ago, they hid far away and did not dare to fight again. What was the reason?
What makes this army so cohesive and resilient?
Aren't the generals afraid that they will be deprived of power and sidelined after their death?
What method did the King of Han use to make his troops so united, warlike, and fearless of death?
On top of the city.
Xue Zhi stared closely at the direction of the cavalry, thoughts flashed through his mind, and he wished he could fly over and ask.
Time is lost unconsciously.
Two hours later, another group of cavalry came flying by the moonlight.
Under the moonlight, the long queue looked like a giant dragon roaring.
The roar of horse hooves awakened the silence of the wilderness and broke the tranquility of the imperial army camp.
Xue Zhi, who was resting, heard the news and rushed towards the city. He watched the rolling cavalry stop on the other side of the imperial army with a murderous look. There was a dense roar of horse hoofs behind them. It was obvious that more troops were coming.
, he immediately laughed—it’s just a reinforcement!
"Could it be that the British army led by the Duke arrived early?"
"The imperial court, let's see how you end up doing this now?"
Xue Zhi's eyes lit up and he shouted excitedly: "Come here, tell General Xue Yong to bring some food to comfort the troops. Friendly troops have come from afar to save Minzhou from fire and water. We can't lose our etiquette and be laughed at."
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"Follow the order!"
"Hahaha!"
The soldiers laughed loudly, and their nervousness was swept away.