The spy said: "Our army has been chasing behind, and did not give the Wu army and the Southern Chu army time to build a defense."
“So, it’s a head-on fight.”
"We have 20,000 troops, plus 10,000 Shu troops, 10,000 enemy Wu troops, and 10,000 Southern Chu troops."
"The overall situation is 30,000 to 20,000. The Wu army's combat power is pretty good, but the Southern Chu army doesn't have much combat power."
“It’s almost a one-sided situation.”
"This is also the reason why the general did not use the thunder bomb."
"It's only half a day, and it's almost over."
"I don't know the specific situation, but from watching the battlefield from a distance, the casualties should not be great."
"The general asked me to tell you that the army will continue to pursue the Wu and Nanchu armies, so you can rest assured."
After listening to the report, Zhao Hao finally let out a long sigh of relief, and his heart was finally at ease.
At the same time, I felt a little regretful. Although they were very close, I was not able to see the style of the Dagan army.
If the casualties are not too great, Shu army infantry will join in later.
It shouldn't be a problem to completely entangle the Wu army and the Southern Chu army.
As long as we wait for the arrival of the follow-up troops, we can completely reverse the situation.
Zhao Hao stayed in Tongshan City for several days, and with the cooperation of the prefect Chen Liang, he counted all the families of the civilians who died while defending the city.
He also presided over the distribution of a lot of food to the people in the city.
The result of the statistics was not as many as the guards said, reaching 15,000.
It hasn’t even reached 10,000.
Zhao Hao made a public promise that all families of the sacrificed people would receive compensation from the court in the future.
Then, Zhao Hao took Wu Song, Qingniao, and the guards, left Tongshan City and headed towards Dijing.
After walking for three days, they encountered an army of 20,000 soldiers coming to support them halfway.
Zhao Hao went to the army, explained the situation in detail to the leading general, and then continued to rush to the imperial capital.
Another seven days later, Dijing finally appeared before everyone's eyes.
Looking at the direction of the city gate from afar, Zhao Hao felt as if he was in another world for some reason.
Ever since he came to this world, he has been living and working in the capital.
This time, his diplomatic mission to Shu Kingdom was the first time he truly left the capital.
However, this journey seemed to have lasted for several years or even more than ten years.
After hesitating for a long time, Zhao Hao asked Qingniao to raise the flag of the delegation and then officially enter the city.
Soon, someone went to report the attack as soon as possible.
When the delegation arrived at the palace gate, a group of ministers led by the Left Prime Minister, the Right Prime Minister, and King Kang were all standing at the door, waiting to greet them.
Seeing this scene, Zhao Hao was also shocked.
When he was still a long way away, he quickly dismounted from his horse and ran towards the ministers.
Before he could get close, the civil and military classes automatically split into two sides, left the middle space, and began clapping their hands rhythmically.
When Zhao Hao came up, the left prime minister Lu Liuliang, the right prime minister Xiao Polu, and a group of court officials behind them bowed to Zhao Hao at the same time.
Zhao Hao hurriedly asked: "My Lords, what are you doing?"
King Kang stepped forward and said, "Marquis Wushuang, you have been on this diplomatic mission to Shu and have helped to bring the two countries together. Not only have you secured countless supplies for us, but you have also helped Shu to agree to send troops. You have really made great contributions!"
Zhao Hao hurriedly said, "I really don't dare to accept this gift from you gentlemen."
King Kang's eyes showed infinite approval, and he said, "Marquis Wushuang, the ministers are welcoming you outside the palace. It is your majesty's choice."
Zhao Hao took a deep breath and scanned everyone with his eyes. Behind the Left Prime Minister Lu Liuliang, he saw his father.
Retracting his gaze, he returned the greeting solemnly and said, "Then Zhao Hao would like to thank you all for your kindness!"
The left prime minister, Lu Liuliang, stepped forward and said, "Marquis Wushuang, welcome back to the country. His Majesty is still waiting. Let's go to the palace to meet His Majesty first!"
Zhao Hao nodded: "Okay!"
After saying this, he stepped into the palace surrounded by a group of court officials.
Xiao Danglu walked up to him and said, "Marquis Wushuang, the military rations and various supplies you brought back from Shu were really timely!"
Zhao Hao said, "It's good that it doesn't delay important domestic affairs!"
Xiao Danglu laughed and said, "At that time, we didn't expect that you, Wushuang Hou, would do things so successfully and beautifully!"
"It is because of your majesty's wisdom that he recognized the talent and overcame all objections, which led to the mission of Marquis Wushuang."
Zhao Hao smiled and said nothing.
When everyone arrived at the Pepper Room, Zhao Hao was shocked to see Jiang Wan'er, wearing plain clothes, standing at the door.
Everyone hurriedly quickened their pace, walked up to Jiang Wan'er, and said in unison: "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Zhao Hao delayed for a while and spoke alone: "Zhao Hao led the delegation back to the country to meet His Majesty and report to His Majesty!"
Jiang Wan'er's beautiful eyes fell on Zhao Hao, and she didn't speak for a long time. It was not until King Kang called out softly from the side that Jiang Wan'er nodded slightly.
"Let's go in and talk!"
After saying that, he turned around and walked in.
Everyone followed quickly and filed into the hall.
Jiang Wan'er stopped, turned around and looked at Zhao Hao again, and said, "Marquis Wushuang, you led the delegation to the Kingdom of Shu this time and lived up to my trust. You have perfectly facilitated the alliance between the two countries."
"Not only did he purchase a large amount of military rations, he also caused the Shu Kingdom to send out troops, which led to the current situation in this war."
"You have worked hard and made great contributions. I grant you the title of Duke of Protectorate, which shall be hereditary for your whole generation!"
"No need to report to the palace, you can see the emperor at any time!"
Hearing this, Zhao Hao quickly knelt down and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long, long live the emperor!"
As soon as Zhao Hao finished speaking, Zhao Wenxiang immediately walked out and knelt down beside Zhao Hao.
"Your Majesty, I, Zhao Wenxiang, thank you for your grace. Long live your Majesty, long live your Majesty, long, long live your Majesty!"
Jiang Wan'er said, "You two, father and son, are both pillars of the country. Zhao Qing and Zhao Hao are able to achieve what they have today because of the good education you have given them as a father."
"Get up!"
The father and son looked at each other, and Zhao Hao immediately stood up and helped his father next to him.
Jiang Wan'er said, "Tell me everything that happened after the delegation arrived in Shu. I and the others are very curious about how you did it."
Zhao Hao nodded immediately and recounted in detail everything that had happened after he arrived in Shu.
Afterwards, he told him everything about the negotiations with King Xiaoyao, the subsequent assassination attempt, and their trip to Tongshan City.
When they heard that Zhao Hao actually agreed to hand over the method of making sky-high bombs to the Kingdom of Shu, the faces of all the ministers changed.
Seeing this, Jiang Wan'er immediately said, "Gentlemen, I gave Zhao Hao the power to act at his own discretion."
"So, handing over the method of making thunder bombs to Shu Kingdom can also be said to be my intention."
"Please don't mention this matter again!"
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