Jiang Hong laughed and said, "There are 30,000 troops, but only 10,000 have armor. How can such an army be compared with our army? Even if the Ming King is alive, he will not be able to save the day, let alone the little Ming King. I think at this time
The rebels must be huddled in the city hoping to survive for a while longer."
The deputy general cupped his fists and said, "The general is wise! He must be so!"
Jiang Hong smiled and said, "Yeah! I think that's the case too. Everyone listened. The rebels had already heard the news and fled, but we were so scared that they didn't dare to leave the city! This further proves the power of our army! This time it was for nothing.
Collecting military exploits, everyone, listen, this time we are going to capture Shuzhou City in one fell swoop! After wiping out the traitors, we will all be meritorious ministers, and then His Majesty Longyan Dayue will be promoted to a high official and a noble title right before our eyes!"
Being instigated by the general, Zhao's soldiers and horses suddenly felt as if they had been given a shot of blood. It was everyone's aspiration to be promoted to a higher position and to honor their ancestors!
I wish I could wipe out the rebels in one day and go back to receive the reward.
Since the pass into Shuzhou was an empty pass, the imperial army easily captured it and temporarily stopped to rest inside the pass.
Things were as they expected. With the current military strength of Shuzhou City, it was barely possible to defend the city. As for other places, there was no way to send more troops to fight against the imperial court.
Jiang Hong smiled slightly at this time. In his opinion, the rebels' approach was indeed good, but it also exposed the internal emptiness in disguise.
It can be said that no matter which way you go, it's a stupid move. The only difference is that you die sooner or die later...
At this time, Jiang Hong was standing on the city wall at the pass. The deputy general came over and looked at Jiang Hong and said, "General, the army will arrive at Shuzhou City in a few days. By then, we will definitely be able to capture Shuzhou in one fell swoop!"
Jiang Hong shook his head and said, "Give me the order and let the army rest for a few days! Stand by where you are."
The deputy general heard Jiang Hong's words and said in confusion: "General... what are you..."
Jiang Hongdao: "The imperial court originally planned to allocate half a year to annihilate the rebels, but if we finish half a year's work in less than a month after setting off, it will prove that the rebels are vulnerable, and we will still be able to gain great success by then.
?"
After hearing Jiang Hong's words, the deputy general's eyes suddenly brightened. He looked at Jiang Hong and said, "What do you mean, general?"
Jiang Hong said: "In two days, I will send a message to the court, saying that my army fought hard and finally regained the main transportation route in and out of Shuzhou! You will think carefully about the next few words and try to maximize our results.
Exaggerate a bit. Really, you have to learn how to live your life when you lead troops in war, do you understand? If we are like you, how can the soldiers under our hands get meat to eat? No wonder you have been a deputy general for so many years."
The deputy general nodded repeatedly when he heard Jiang Hong's words; "Hey... yes! What the general taught me, my subordinates suddenly became enlightened after hearing this!"
Jiang Hong said: "It suddenly dawned on you why don't you hurry up and write a battle report? You don't have any eyesight..."
The deputy general immediately said: "Hey! Yes!"
After saying that, the lieutenant went down in a hurry.
The good news from Zhao State was usually sent over eight hundred miles as a rush.
If this was done in Chu State, there would be no need to do this.
Isn’t it just a victory?
We often win battles, it's no big deal.
Even a mere piece of good news had to be transported eight hundred miles by express, so I thought it was no big deal.
But it was different for the State of Zhao. It was not easy for the State of Zhao to win a battle, so every piece of good news had to be transported eight hundred miles to the capital.
A few days later, the good news reached the court.
After seeing it, Emperor Zhao thought that Long Yan was very happy!
Counting the time spent on the road, it means that less than a month after the army set off, it has already regained the main transportation routes in and out of Shuzhou!
Jiang Hongzhen is a fierce general!
Emperor Zhao stood up and laughed loudly: "Okay! Okay! I didn't expect Jiang Hong to be so good at fighting! If I remember correctly, this is Jiang Hong's first time as a general, right? He can achieve such results in just one month!"
If all the dear friends in the court could be as brave and good at fighting as Jiang Hong, how could our Zhao country have been oppressed by She Zhao for so long! If given more time, Jiang Hong would definitely be able to become a strong general! Come on! Draw up an edict! I want to
Reward the soldiers who fought bloody battles for our Zhao country!"
When everyone heard Zhao Huang's words, they lowered their heads and remained silent.
However, there are always some people in the court who can't help but roll their eyes. To deal with your own people, you use elite soldiers, and to deal with outsiders, you use newly trained recruits. How can you avoid defeat...
Besides, weren’t there generals who were good at fighting in the past?
What's the final result?
Of course, they only dare to think about these words in their hearts and never say them out loud.
In the past few days, Jiang Hong and his army had been stationed at the pass and did not move forward. He said it was to consolidate the results of the battle, but in fact he was waiting for the imperial court to award him a reward.
But fortunately, the wait was not in vain!
And Jiang Hong did not expect that the imperial court would be so generous and directly gave him the title of viscount!
You know, military generals rarely get titles these days!
There is no baron, let alone a viscount?
Everyone under him was also rewarded with a month's salary!
Such an effortless reward made every soldier in the Zhao Kingdom feel a little elated.
After accepting the reward for winning the first battle, Jiang Hong looked at the adjutant and said, "Are there any troops stationed in the counties that he will pass through on the way to Shuzhou City?"
The deputy general also looked happy at this time, how else could he become the commander-in-chief!
If you follow the right general, you will have meat to eat!
The deputy general quickly answered Jiang Hong's question and said, "Reporting to the general, there are no defenders in the counties along the way to Shuzhou. It seems that it is just as we thought, and the troops in Shuzhou are all huddled together."
Not a single soldier in Shuzhou City has been released, which means we still have many counties to recover!"
Jiang Hong said with a smile: "Don't you see that you are learning very quickly? That's very good! Pass my order! I will launch my army tomorrow and continue to regain the lost territory for Chu State and Your Majesty!"
Shuzhou City
Within the state government
Xin Honggao looked at the map on the table and said: "Although Jiang Hong was not born in the Zhenxi Army, he had dealt with the Zhenxi Army several times. The general once commented on this person. He is very happy with his achievements and can only talk about military affairs on paper.
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Long Bing'er said: "Father's evaluation is indeed spot-on. Now every step they take is to report success to the court, as if they have achieved great results."
Xu Qing nodded and said: "This is the effect I want."
Long Bing'er said, "Aren't you afraid that their morale will increase greatly because of these victories one after another?"
"Significant increase?" Xu Qing said with a smile: "After these effortless military exploits are smashed down one by one, and according to the Zhao Dynasty's habit of bragging about any big victory results, these people will only become depressed.
That is what we often say is being dazzled by victory."