Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the fall of Tuncheng was a foregone conclusion.
Twelve thousand Han soldiers surrendered within the city, while eighteen thousand died in battle. The Qin army suffered three thousand casualties, resulting in a great victory!
The evil man was quite satisfied with the casualties, after all, they were surrendered Wei soldiers, not well-trained Qin soldiers.
To achieve such a result was already an extraordinary performance. According to his estimation, if it weren't for the lingering energy from killing the enemy and making meritorious contributions, the casualties among the Wei soldiers would definitely not have been this high.
Within three days of the wicked man breaching the city walls, the tyrannical hawk swiftly assembled 400,000 troops and headed towards Nanyang County.
The reason why tiny Korea was able to mobilize so many troops was because Bao Yuan planned a desperate battle and mobilized all the troops in the country, not even sparing the county soldiers.
Apart from the 100,000 troops left for Xinzheng, it can be said that the rest of South Korea is now in a state of military absence.
Meanwhile, the envoys sent by King An of Han have already arrived in the State of Chu with generous gifts, requesting military assistance.
......
Xianyang, Zhangtai Palace.
Today marks another awkward and unbearable morning court session. Everyone knows that ever since Qin launched a series of military campaigns against other countries, especially after the wicked ruler conquered Wei, the country has fallen into an eerie silence, and things have become much less busy in various places.
At first, they could use old grievances as an excuse, but gradually, even those old grievances were resolved, so they could only discuss trivial matters from other people's lives.
Not only were the officials suffering, but even Ying Zheng felt extremely uncomfortable and embarrassed.
There was a time when he desperately wanted to take charge of the government and vowed to be diligent in governing in the future. However, things were not bad at the beginning of his rule, as there were indeed many things to do.
Who would have thought it would turn out like this? He could never have imagined it.
"Ahem... Gentlemen, is there anything you wish to report?!" Ying Zheng looked around and asked, forcing a smile.
The ministers' faces turned green, but they couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.
The current situation is that everyone knows, yet we can only pretend not to know.
“Well, Your Majesty, yesterday the people complained to Wu Shilu about the livestock ranch he set up in the east city, accusing the animals of improper excretion... causing the east city to stink..." The Xianyang city official said, forcing himself to speak.
Ying Zheng looked even more embarrassed, but still pretended to say, "Xianyang is the capital city, how can it be allowed to turn out like this? Immediately urge Wu Shi Luo to resolve this matter."
The official of Xianyang bowed and said, "Your subject obeys the order. I will handle this matter after the court session."
After he finished speaking, he returned to his original position and gave his colleagues a very arrogant look. There were plenty of trivial matters in Xianyang City. Anyway, he had already fooled them. Let's see what they can use to make excuses.
The officials' faces darkened further; they hated this smug and arrogant official in Xianyang.
But it's hard to find fault with them, after all, they did make a contribution and broke the deadlock in the court.
Ying Zheng's gaze inadvertently fell on the generals, startling them so much that they turned pale and secretly prayed that the king would spare their lives and not ask them if they had anything to report.
They're having a winning streak outside, while they're doing absolutely nothing in Xianyang. If you really wanted them to say something, they couldn't even find anyone to fill a quota.
Just then, shouts rang out from outside the hall, bringing joy to all the officials present.
"They're here, they're here, it must be the messenger..."
As expected, the imperial guards, accompanied by their messengers, strode into the hall.
The messenger reported, "Your Majesty, the wicked commander has sent word that he has decided to lead his troops to destroy Han!"
Upon hearing this, the hall fell into an instant silence so profound that a pin drop could be heard, and even the breathing of everyone present became faint.
Ying Zheng felt his heart skip a beat and quickly said, "To destroy Han, did we send you here because we need to ask for reinforcements?!"
The soldier continued, "The commander-in-chief is worried that Han will seek help from Chu, so he requests Your Majesty to transfer General Wang Jian to lead troops to garrison the area to prevent Chu from sending reinforcements."
"He devised another plan, hoping that Your Majesty would send someone to carry out that divisive scheme."
Upon hearing this, Wang Jian's tiger-like eyes lit up immediately. He wished he could slide forward and rush to Ying Zheng, shouting: "I can do it! Let me go! I really can!"
These days, with Evil Husband and Meng Ao away, all the military officers look up to him as their leader, and he is always the one who takes on any responsibility.
He was truly fed up with this kind of life!
Ying Zheng noticed Wang Jian's burning gaze and immediately laughed, "That wicked lad has improved; he even knows to send troops to block Han's request for help. Not bad, truly not bad!"
After praising him, Ying Zheng stood up with his hands behind his back and said loudly, "General, since the Commandant of the Guards has requested assistance, then you shall lead your troops to help."
"With our supreme general here, why should our Qin state resort to such petty tricks?"
"The strategy of sowing discord is indeed good, but in my opinion, it is unnecessary."
"General!"
"Your subject is here!"
Ying Zheng looked down at him with domineering arrogance and said, "General, if I give you 100,000 troops, are you confident you can cut off the Chu reinforcements?!"
Wang Jian stepped into the hall, knelt on one knee and bowed, and said firmly, "Your Majesty, I am naturally not afraid. If Your Majesty wishes, I can lead 100,000 troops straight into the State of Chu and wreak havoc on its borders."
Wang Jian's bold words convinced Ying Zheng and the officials present. Although Wang Jian's actual achievements were not as numerous as Meng Ao's, his talent and strength were still superior to Meng Ao's.
Ying Zheng laughed heartily, his kingly aura growing even stronger. He then said loudly, "Very well, then so be it. Immediately mobilize 100,000 elite troops, to be led by you personally. I will not ask you how you intend to act, as long as you cut off Chu's requests for aid."
These words delighted Wang Jian, as it was tantamount to telling him directly, "Do whatever you want. As long as I don't allow Chu to provide support, you can decide the means yourself!"
"Your subject accepts the order and takes his leave. He will now muster troops and head to the border!"
Wang Jian had no desire to stay in Xianyang for even a moment longer. After receiving the order and bowing, he turned and strode away, completely ignoring the winks and gesturings from the veteran generals like Huan Yi beside him.
"Old man, you've recovered but don't even bother to help us out?"
At that moment, the generals cursed Wang Jian in their hearts, wishing they could skin the old man alive.
Seeing this, Ying Zheng quickly reassured them, "When Han asks for help, Chu also needs to consider it. It's uncertain whether they will come or not, and even if they do, they won't risk their lives."
"Why should all of you generals go together? Just stay in Xianyang. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to lead troops into battle in the future."
Seeing that Ying Zheng had spoken, the veteran generals present could only swallow their anger.
"Your Majesty, you said it yourself! Next time, you must treat everyone equally!" Huan Yi looked at Ying Zheng with a resentful expression, wanting his personal assurance.
Ying Zheng smiled wryly and could only nod in agreement, "Next time, if there is a battle, General Huan Yi will lead the troops, is that alright?!"
This king is really something else. He has hardly any political affairs to attend to each day, and instead has to deal with these old guys.
This is difficult, extremely difficult!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
