Chapter 613 Idiot

"Zhao Xu!" Prince Xijiang stared at Zhao Xu with his narrow eyes, calling him by name. "Once a military order is issued, there's no going back on it. It's not like playing cricket battles with you in Kyoto!"

"Brother, this is for your own good."

"If outsiders knew about this, wouldn't my father and the people think that I was forcing you?" Every word the Prince of Xijiang said sounded like it was for Zhao Xu's own good, but knowing Zhao Xu's temper, he was like adding fuel to the fire.

"As long as we hold on, the food in Jiashui City won't last long." Prince Xijiang consoled him, "Don't feel ashamed just because you were captured by the South Vietnamese army!"

Every word that the Prince of Xijiang said seemed to step on Zhao Xu's sore spot, as if sprinkling salt on his wound. Zhao Xu, who originally felt impulsive for blurting out his words, now wanted to prove that the Prince of Xijiang was blind!

To prove the stupidity of the Prince of Xijiang, he said, "Brother, I know what a military order is. I have 20,000 soldiers. If we can't capture Jiashui City, I will let you do whatever you want!"

"Second brother, you just came back. Big brother has prepared a welcoming banquet for you. Eat something first." Prince Xijiang deliberately ignored Zhao Xu's words and ordered someone to bring dinner over.

"I'm very clear-headed. As long as Big Brother is willing to send troops, I'm willing to accept any punishment if I lose. Otherwise, I'll ask to be exiled to the North!"

Zhao Xu looked at the way Prince Xijiang was trying to smooth things over and became furious. He said, "Brother, if we miss this opportunity, Prince Ling might come up with something else."

As long as he can capture Jiashui City, who would think he is worse than the prince?

If he captured Prince Ling, he would definitely find someone to beat Prince Ling up severely, or find a leopard bigger than a wolf to bite him to pieces!

"Second brother, there's no need." Prince Xijiang said as he gathered all the soldiers and specially arranged a welcoming banquet for Zhao Xu. Everyone congratulated Zhao Xu on his return, and Prince Xijiang seemed to have completely ignored the military order Zhao Xu had just mentioned.

Everyone was drinking and eating meat. Zhao Xu's eyes were red, as if he was watching a great achievement that was about to leave him. Zhao Xu didn't drink a sip of wine. His mind was full of memories of the past few days when he was imprisoned in Jiashui City by the prince.

What Prince Ling said about his deal was half true and half false. They had learned much more about bird guns than what Prince Duan showed!

In the dungeon, late at night, when everyone was asleep, the words he secretly heard made Zhao Xu firmly believe that the summoned Prince Ling and the Jiashui City were already at the end of their strength. As long as he took 20,000 troops and attacked unexpectedly, he would be able to capture Jiashui City by then.

"Brother Prince, I have something to say."

In the lively atmosphere of everyone present, Zhao Xu stood up and said, "I request to send 20,000 troops to attack Jiashui City. I, Zhao Xu, hereby sign a military order. If Jiashui City is not taken, I will ask to be exiled to the north!"

Zhao Xu has a loud voice. Even in a lively atmosphere, his loud voice can silence everyone!

For a moment, everyone looked at Zhao Xu, and there was disbelief in their eyes!

Is Zhao Xu crazy trying to take credit?

If he wins, everyone will be happy. If he loses, will he give up his job as the Second Prince and ask to be exiled to the north?

What is the North? It's the poorest place in all of Xijiang. Asking to be exiled to the North? How is that any different from giving up the fight for the throne?

"Second brother!" Prince Xijiang said in a deep voice, "The siege of Jiashui City is a matter of great importance. We must make further plans."

"Brother, with 20,000 soldiers, I guarantee to take Jiashui City." Zhao Xu said excitedly.

"No, I can't joke with the soldiers." Prince Xijiang shook his head and said, "We claim to have 50,000 troops, but in reality, we only have 30,000. The remaining 20,000 will have to wait another two days!"

This was also one of the reasons why the Prince of Xijiang did not take action during the siege of Jiashui City. After arriving at Jiashui City, Zhao Xu was defeated, and the strategy of attacking the Nanyue army from both sides naturally failed!

When the army set out, he led 30,000 troops to march quickly, with 20,000 troops following behind. As soon as the 20,000 troops arrived, he would attack immediately!

As for the Rouan clan's King Ling, facing such overwhelming power, even if he attracted a pack of wolves, what good would it do? They would still be captured and eaten!

"No, if we wait two more days, it will be too late!" Zhao Xu knew very well that as long as Prince Ling recovered, what chance would he have?

No matter what the merit was, it all belonged to his prince, and had nothing to do with Zhao Xu. He said, "Come here, issue a military order!"

Zhao Xu immediately spoke. His forceful words caused the Xijiang Crown Prince's face to darken as he asked, "Zhao Xu, are you serious? Once this military order is issued, there's no going back on your word!"

"I, Zhao Xu, will never regret it!" In front of everyone's witness, Zhao Xu directly signed a military order, and even wrote down clearly that he requested to be exiled to the north.

"Everyone, I have tried my best to persuade you, but there is nothing I can do." Prince Xijiang said helplessly, and assigned 20,000 soldiers to Zhao Xu. Zhao Xu left in a haughty manner!

"Then I wish my second brother a victory. I'm here, waiting to toast you a victory drink!" Prince Xijiang said as he looked at Zhao Xu's back. The fight was about to start, and no one wanted to drink anymore.

When Zhao Xu got 20,000 soldiers, he felt that even his body looked exceptionally tall and brave.

In the camp, when Zhao Xu led 20,000 soldiers to attack, the Crown Prince of Xijiang couldn't help laughing: "Zhao Xu is seeking his own death, so I can't be blamed!"

"Your Highness, the Second Prince is so confident, he won't..." Staff Officer Yang said worriedly. If Zhao Xu really took away this great credit, it would be inappropriate.

"Hmph." Prince Xijiang snorted coldly, "He thinks he's a hero, but he's nothing more than a bear. Does he really think he's the most powerful? 20,000 soldiers, attacking Jiashui City? He brought so many people before, but he couldn't take it. Does he think he can take it now?"

"If we lose, we'll be 20,000 fewer soldiers!" Staff Officer Yang stroked his beard, his eyes rolling. "Although we're down 20,000 soldiers, we've eliminated the Second Prince, and he's going into exile in the north. He can no longer fight you, Your Highness!"

"The advisor is worthy of being my military advisor!" Prince Xijiang smiled triumphantly. "Even if I can't take Jiashui City, I'm still the crown prince. But if I continue to tolerate Zhao Xu provoking me, I won't do that!"

"Our 20,000 reinforcements are only a hundred kilometers away and will arrive in two or three days at most. If Zhao Xu loses, we still have 30,000 troops. With Zhao Xu's attrition, we can capture Jiashui City and reap the benefits, right?"

The Prince of Xijiang originally didn't want to exchange food for the Second Prince, but now, he just thinks it's a good exchange!

This idiot only thinks about achievements!

Zhao Xu led 20,000 soldiers and began to prepare for the attack. Looking at the nearby Jiashui City, Zhao Xu had only one thought in his mind: the prince is a cowardly turtle, a fool, the credit belongs to him, Zhao Xu!

The land of Xijiang also belongs to him, Zhao Xu!