Chapter Five Hundred and Four Opportunities to Earn Military Merits?
After the war, Lin Ze ordered the replacement of men to garrison the city wall, while asking the military secretary to count his own casualties.
An hour later, a list of casualties was delivered to Lin Ze by a secretary.
When I opened it, it was clearly recorded on the front page: More than 4,000 people were killed, 4,000 were seriously injured, and more than 3,000 were slightly injured.
Lin Ze's face darkened slightly. As the defender of the city, despite having all the advantages, the Qin army still suffered more than 10,000 casualties. If this continues, wouldn't his strength be greatly damaged after this battle?
This is not possible. Lin Ze thought for a moment and then ordered: "Come here, please invite the heads of the powerful families in the city to come over. I have important matters to discuss with you."
The guard hesitated for a moment and asked: "Dare you ask, Marshal, everyone?"
Lin Ze thought for a while and said: "Everyone except Li You and Zhao Guang, tell them that if they don't come, they will suffer a loss. Don't blame me for not informing them."
The bodyguard bowed and accepted the order and left.
When the heads of various powerful families learned that Lin Ze had been summoned but didn't know the reason, they couldn't help but murmur in their hearts.
And because Lin Ze said he would suffer a loss if he didn't come, he felt a little itchy.
After thinking over and over again, and after exchanging news, they took their nephew to Lin Ze's residence.
Two-quarters of an hour later, the lobby of Lin Ze's mansion was filled with the heads and heirs of various families.
After everyone had arrived, Lin Ze, who learned the news, took Li Xin and walked into the lobby leisurely.
After Lin Ze sat on the throne, an impatient person asked: "I wonder why the young master called us here tonight?"
Lin Ze smiled slightly and said: "A few days ago, didn't you complain that I didn't give you a chance to make military exploits? I called you here today just to see if you still want to gain military exploits?"
The head of the Meng family coughed lightly and said, "Master Shaofu is joking. There are millions of rebels outside the city. How can I wait for an opportunity to gain military exploits? Could it be that Master Shaofu intends to give up the strategic location and the advantage of the pass and want to lead the army out of the pass?"
A decisive battle with the rebels?”
Lin Ze shook his head and said: "No, the rebels have just begun to attack the city today. I am about to defend the pass and inflict heavy losses on the rebels. Naturally, I will not abandon the pass."
The person in charge of the Xi family asked in confusion: "I wonder what Mr. Shaofu means by meritorious service?"
Lin Ze smiled mysteriously and said: "Of course we are defending the city."
The heads of each family looked at each other. What kind of credit does defending the city count?
Lin Ze turned a blind eye to this and said to himself: "Today the rebels attacked the city wildly. Our army suffered 10,000 casualties, while the rebels suffered at least 60,000 casualties. This shows that the casualty ratio of both sides is about one to six."
"I am thinking that if each family arranges soldiers to defend the city wall, wouldn't it be easy to kill a large number of rebels and gain military exploits?"
The head of the Bai family couldn't help but said: "But according to Qin law, the merit of defending the city and killing the enemy is only one-third of that of killing the enemy head-on. As a result, defending the city does not have much merit."
Lin Ze shook his head slightly and said: "One third is not a lot. If each family is willing to pay something, how about I take some risks and change it to gain?"
Huh? The eyes of the heads of the various families in the lobby couldn't help but light up. This young master is really greedy. He would dare to do such a thing just for some resources.
The head of the Meng family asked tentatively: "I wonder how much the young master wants? If it is too much, we may not be able to bear it."
Lin Ze touched his chin and said slowly: "Based on three sixth-grade earth treasures for each family, there are thirty-six families here. I want 108. If the number is lower than this, I will treat you as dead."
I mentioned it, you can leave directly."
The head of the Meng family cupped his hands and said, "My lord, please wait a moment while we discuss this."
Lin Ze nodded, stood up and said, "Everyone, let's discuss it here. I'll leave for a while and let me know when we've discussed it."
After saying that, he took Li Xin and left.
After Lin Ze left, there was an explosion in the lobby. The principals of the various families talked about it, and their opinions gradually became unified and they agreed.
There are three reasons: First, they came here at a huge cost, just to gain military exploits. Now that Lin Ze has provided such a good opportunity, it would be a shame not to seize it.
Second, the price paid this time is not much. On average, each family only has three sixth-grade earth treasures, so everyone can afford it.
A quarter of an hour later, the head of the Meng family invited Lin Ze back to the lobby and said in front of everyone: "Master Shaofu, we have discussed it carefully and think that this matter is indeed beneficial to us. But this matter
The risk you are taking is a bit high, and I am a little worried that you will deny it, causing us to lose a batch of treasures in vain."
Lin Ze didn't take it seriously and said: "In that case, let's let this matter go. Everyone, please go back."
The head of the Meng family quickly said: "Sir, wait a minute, this matter is not unsolvable. As long as you sign a contract with us, one hundred and eight sixth-grade earth treasures will be delivered to you within an hour."
Lin Ze frowned slightly and said, "What contract?"
"Your Majesty has promised that if we defend the city and kill him, it will be counted as a gain. We have drawn up a contract and asked Your Majesty to put your seal of command on the signature. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, we are not asking for more than military exploits. After this incident, Your Majesty
You can take the merit form and exchange the contract from us."
Lin Ze thought for a while and replied cheerfully: "No problem, prepare the contract and the treasure."
The head of the Meng family said with a smile on his face: "Your Excellency is wise." Then he sent someone down to prepare.
A quarter of an hour later, one hundred and eight earthly treasures were delivered to Lin Ze, and Lin Ze stamped the seal of the commander of the counter-rebellion army on the contract without any delay.
The head of the Meng family got the contract, showed it to others in the lobby, folded it carefully, and put it in his arms.
After the dust settled on the matter, Lin Zefang said: "In view of the limited number of people who can stand on the city wall, each coalition army can only send up to 20,000 soldiers on the city wall at a time. You can discuss this matter on your own when you go back."
"In addition, I will lead a large army to guard the side. If you show signs of being unable to hold on, I will take over in time to ensure that the city wall is not lost. Once this happens, all the responsibility will be borne by you, or I will
The officer will deduct part of it from your final battle merit, or you can spend high-end resources to buy this part."
"Do you have any comments?"
As soon as they heard that they could be purchased with resources, the heads of each family immediately shook their heads and said: "Master Shaofu is wise, we have no other opinions."
After the explanation, Lin Ze stretched out his right hand and waved gently: "You will go and sort out how to defend the city first. Remember to send someone over tomorrow morning."
The principals of each family resigned and left.
After all the people were gone, Li Xin couldn't help but said: "Military advisor, I have something that I don't understand. With our strength, we are enough to defend Hangu Pass. Why should the military advisor rely on outsiders?"
Lin Ze glanced at him dissatisfied: "Who told you that we are strong enough?"
Li Xin's face froze and he muttered: "Can't an army of 700,000 defend Hangu Pass?"
Lin Ze sighed slightly and said faintly: "How can there be an army of 700,000? Han Xin took away 450,000 alone. You and Zhang Han combined, they only have an army of 220,000."
"Today, there were more than 10,000 casualties. Tell me, if the rebels keep attacking the city at all costs, do you think you can hold it?"
"The 500,000 miscellaneous troops in the city are not used now. Are we still waiting for the city to be destroyed before using them? Let's not say whether they can hold it or not. If you ask them to take action, how much price will our military advisor have to pay? How can it be compared to what we are doing now?
The military advisor used some tricks to let them take the initiative to fight."
Li Xin was dumbfounded when he heard this. He only had one thought in his mind: the military advisor is ruthless.
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At the rebel camp outside the city, Zhou Shi held a battle damage statistics book in his hand, with a trace of sadness on his face. The 200,000 Zhao army only attacked the city for one day and suffered more than 60,000 casualties. How will the next battle be fought?
?
Is it really necessary to destroy all the armies of the Three Kingdoms of Zhao, Qi, and Chu at Hangu Pass?
This emotion only lasted for a moment, and Zhou Shi returned to his indifferent nature. So what if it was all lost? As long as Hangu Pass is captured, everything will be worth it.