Chapter 184: The victory shocked the court! Reward!
Zhao Gao immediately bowed and took the battle report.
Then he turned around, walked up the stairs, opened the battle report, and read aloud: "The commander of the Wu'an camp, Kuai Pu, has submitted a report!"
"The Wu'an Camp obeys the king's order and mobilizes troops against the State of Wei at the date specified in the king's order."
"The entire army of the main camp is heading to attack the State of Wei."
"In half a day, all the 5,000 soldiers and sentries stationed on the border of Wei State were annihilated."
"The troops are approaching Yanggao City."
"General Zhao Feng ordered an attack on the city. We will use our Great Qin tactics to rain down arrows on the entire city and suppress the Wei army."
"After half an hour of bloodbath, General Zhao Feng personally led the vanguard army to attack the city. In one day, they broke through Yanggao City and engaged in a fierce battle with the Wei army in the city."
"at the same time."
"The Wei army has placed flammable objects all over the city of Yanggao, waiting for our Qin soldiers to completely break into the city and be unable to retreat, and then set it on fire."
"General Zhao Feng foresaw the situation and led his troops out of Yanggao City when the outer city was breached. The Wei army ignited the fire at the right time and the city was burned down."
"In the end, the city burned down, and more than 100,000 Wei soldiers and civilians were buried in the sea of fire. Wei General Long Zhang led his troops out of the city, intending to attack our camp. General Zhao Feng had already ordered the cavalry battalion to encircle them from behind, and the final battle was decided."
"The 150,000 Wei troops stationed in Yanggao City were all annihilated by the Wu'an Camp of the Great Qin."
"The casualties of my Wu'an camp were no more than 30,000, with no more than 8,000 killed in battle and more than 20,000 wounded."
"A great victory over the Wei army."
Although Zhao Gao's voice was hoarse, it was very loud.
The battle results of the Wuan Camp also spread throughout the court.
Hearing the results of this battle.
The entire court was in complete silence.
It seemed that no one could have imagined that such results could be achieved in just three days.
The 150,000-strong Wei army was burned to ashes!
Zhao Feng had actually seen through the plan of burning the city in advance. Otherwise, the consequence would have been hundreds of thousands of casualties among the Qin people.
"Zhao Feng actually conquered Yanggao City in just three days. Is Wei State so weak?"
"Damn it! If the credit for destroying Wei falls on Zhao Feng again, he will be completely out of control. His military exploits will be greater than those of other generals. Doesn't that mean that the position of national commander in the future is likely to be his?"
"No, we can't go on like this."
"Otherwise, there will come a day when Zhao Feng will really get the position of national commander, which will be a disaster."
Wang Wan and Wei Zhuang were extremely confused at this moment.
Before the battle report came in, they started praising Huan Yi just to pave the way. As long as Huan Yi was the first to break the city, there was a great chance that all the credit for the subsequent battles would be attributed to Huan Yi.
After all, this time two large camps and two sides were mobilized to destroy Wei, but there was only one goal to achieve, which was to destroy Wei.
The war situation in a country affects the entire body.
If Huan Yi had captured the city first, the State of Wei would have certainly rearranged its defenses. Even if Zhao Feng had captured the city later, his military achievement would certainly not be as great as Huan Yi's. Wang Wan and others would also use this excuse to reduce Zhao Feng's military achievement. Even if Zhao Feng really captured the capital of the State of Wei in the future, they could use this as an excuse.
But the current situation is completely different from what they imagined.
Zhao Feng was the first to break through the border town and gained the upper hand.
After the court was quiet for a moment.
Wei Liao was the first to speak: "You are worthy of being General Zhao Feng. With such great command of troops and anticipation of the enemy's moves, you destroyed 150,000 Wei troops in just three days. You are truly the unrivaled general of our Great Qin."
"good."
"Once Yanggao City is breached, Wei's county soldiers will definitely not be able to stop the Wu'an camp's advance. Perhaps within a month or two, General Zhao Feng will be able to attack the Wei capital Daliang." Li Si also laughed and agreed.
"I congratulate the king."
"The Wu'an Camp has achieved such a great feat in just three days. This is a joy to the King and to the Qin Empire."
"The destruction of Wei is just around the corner."
"We congratulate the king."
"Long live the king, long live the Qin..."
The whole court was filled with congratulations.
There was also a happy smile on Ying Zheng's face. Compared to his previous calmness, his smile at this moment was unconcealed.
"Zhao Feng, this really surprised me."
"As early as when the State of Wei destroyed the State of Zhao, it had already taken precautions against the Great Qin State, and Wei Wuji even devoted the whole country's strength to recruit soldiers and strengthen the army."
"An army of 150,000 soldiers would still take ten days or half a month to annihilate even if we attacked them continuously."
"But Zhao Feng annihilated all 150,000 Wei troops in just three days."
"His military exploits are beyond doubt."
"This is the first achievement of the attack on Wei." Ying Zheng said to the civil and military officials in the court.
This sentence.
This also refuted everything that Wang Wan and the others had mentioned before. All their flattery now fell on Zhao Feng.
"Your Majesty is wise."
"The Wu'an camp was the first to break through the Wei defense line, which was enough to affect the entire war situation of the Wei State. This is a great achievement and should be rewarded heavily." Li Si immediately stood up to agree.
Now that Zhao Feng has made such a great contribution, his son will naturally also have military merits in the Wuan camp.
Li Si naturally had to speak for the Wuan camp.
"good."
Ying Zheng also responded loudly.
Without waiting for the ministers to come back to their senses, Ying Zheng waved his hand and shouted in a powerful voice: "Draft an edict!"
"General Zhao Feng of Wu'an led his army to attack the border of Wei State, annihilated 150,000 enemy troops, and severely damaged Wei State, enough to cause the Wei State's defense line to collapse. This was a great achievement."
"now."
"Grant Zhao a promotion to a higher rank, and confer him the title of [Shao Shang Zao]."
"Give me a thousand pieces of gold, ten thousand pieces of silver, a hundred pieces of jade, and five hundred slaves."
Ying Zheng's words echoed throughout the court.
This came suddenly.
No one expected that Ying Zheng would suddenly grant him a promotion.
The rank was promoted to Shaoshangzao, the fifteenth rank! This was already on par with Huan Yi and Meng Wu, and only one rank lower than Wang Jian.
With this title, Zhao Feng's position as the commander of the imperial guard was completely consolidated.
"Your Majesty."
"The State of Wei has not yet perished, so isn't it too early to confer such a heavy title?"
Wang Wan stepped forward and said.
"If Prime Minister Wang can annihilate 150,000 Wei troops in just three days, I can also reward you." Ying Zheng glanced at Wang Wan and said lightly.
This sentence.
It choked Wang Wan directly.
Zhao Feng's military achievements are enough to shut anyone up.
Under the crown and pearl curtain, Ying Zheng glanced at Wang Wan with a somewhat cold look.
Ying Zheng was extremely dissatisfied with Wang Wan's aggressiveness and targeting of Zhao Feng.
Now Ying Zheng has begun to make plans for his son's return. Military merit and promotion are the key.
Wang Wan's actions actually led to his death.
"Wei Qing."
"Send this reward decree to Wu'an Camp as soon as possible."
"And tell Zhao Feng."
"I will not interfere in matters concerning the battlefield, the Wu'an camp, or the conquests."
"I am looking forward to the day when he returns after defeating Wei." Ying Zheng said majestically.
"I accept your order."
"I will definitely send someone to convey the king's sacred will." Wei Liao responded immediately.
Ying Zheng nodded, and then looked down at the court: "Now our Wu'an camp has won a victory in Wei State. The war has been won, but the allocation of food and supplies is related to the lives of hundreds of thousands of our Great Qin soldiers."
"Prime Minister Wang, Lord Feng."
"I have given full authority to you to handle this matter."
"I don't want any mistakes to happen regarding the grain and fodder. If the war situation is affected by this, I will never let it go easily." Ying Zheng said in a very serious tone, with endless pressure.
Obviously.
After seeing Wang Wan and others targeting Zhao Feng in the court, Ying Zheng felt even more worried. If they tampered with the food and fodder, it would definitely be a big deal, so he threatened them in front of the entire court, and they would definitely not dare to do anything.
"I understand." Wang Wan and Feng Quji responded immediately.
The reason why the allocation of grain and fodder was handled by the two of them was obvious: to check and balance each other, which was also the exercise of royal power.
"Your Majesty."
"The burning of Yanggao City should have alerted us."
"I think we should immediately send someone to deliver a letter to General Huan Yi, reminding him not to advance rashly." Wei Liao stood up again and spoke.
"Wei Wuji."
"He is indeed a great man."
"We are gambling with the lives of an entire city. If it weren't for Zhao Feng's vigilance, perhaps only one in ten of the Wuan camp would have survived." Ying Zheng said with emotion.
Although the incident of the raging fire burning the city was only presented in the battle report, Ying Zheng could also imagine that if he really did not see through Wei Wuji's plan, the army would completely break into the city and be invincible, which would inevitably lead to heavy casualties.
and.
His son always led the troops in every battle and was always at the forefront.
No matter who told him, he didn't take it seriously. He would agree with one foot and then continue to charge forward.
Think of this.
Ying Zheng also felt a sense of fear in his heart: "Fortunately, this kid was alert and saw through Wei Wuji's evil plan, otherwise the Wei army would have set fire to the city and the kid would have been in danger."
This is a vicious plan.
I have to say it is extremely cruel.
Wei Wuji even used the soldiers and civilians of an entire city as sacrifices. No one could have imagined such a cruelty.
"Wei Wuji's strategy is a plan that will lead to both sides being burned."
"This is also what he is betting on the fate of the Wei Kingdom."
"Unfortunately, he met General Zhao Feng, who saw through his strategy."
"Otherwise, if his plan succeeds, our Wu'an camp will be gone, and even the Wei Kingdom will directly send troops north to attack our Great Qin."
"When the time comes."
"Our Great Qin will face a great disaster, and other countries will certainly seize the opportunity to take action." Wei Liao said very seriously.
With his strategic vision, he naturally saw clearly what Wei Wuji was planning.
Today, the Qin Empire is strong and powerful, and its army is so fierce that other countries are afraid of it.
Therefore.
The two countries of Qi and Yan did not dare to make any unusual moves.
But if Wei gains an advantage on the battlefield, or even counterattacks Qin, it will inevitably cause a chain reaction.
You can say that.
If we lose the battle of Yanggao City this time, the impact will be huge.
"That's why I say that."
"Zhao Feng played a huge role in this battle."
"If we really fall into Wei Wuji's plan of destroying ourselves and our Qin Empire, we will suffer great losses." Ying Zheng said very seriously, and his tone of praise for Zhao Feng was very obvious.
"Wei Qing, you are right."
"Send a message to Huan Yi, tell him to be careful and not fall into Wei Wuji's plan to burn the city."
Come back to your senses.
Ying Zheng immediately gave instructions to Wei Liao.
"I obey the imperial edict." Wei Liao responded immediately.
"Your Majesty."
"After our Great Qin launched an attack on Wei, Qi, Chu, and Yan all sent envoys to seek an audience."
"I wonder if the king will allow me to see you?" Wei Zhuang asked respectfully.
"If they want to see me, let them see me." Ying Zheng sneered and waved his hand.
although.
Ying Zheng knew what the envoys from the three countries were here to do, but since they came with state gifts, they should be met with courtesy.
The sound fell.
"The king has issued an order."
"Summon the envoys from the three kingdoms of Qi, Chu and Yan to the palace for an audience."
Zhao Gao shouted at the top of his lungs.
Not long.
Three men in foreign official uniforms walked quickly into the hall.
They were envoys from the three kingdoms of Chu, Qi and Yan.
"Qu Yang, the envoy of Chu, pays homage to the King of Qin."
"Ji Chang, the envoy of Yan, pays respect to the King of Qin."
"Yan Xun, the envoy of Qi, pays homage to the King of Qin."
After the envoys from the three kingdoms entered the hall, they all bowed to Ying Zheng who was on the high seat.
"No need to be polite."
Ying Zheng raised his hand.
"Thank you, King Qin." The three of them said in unison, and then stood up straight.
"What's the matter with the envoys of the three kingdoms coming to the court together?" Ying Zheng asked very calmly.
Hearing this.
The envoys from Qi and Yan both cast their eyes on the envoy from Chu.
Obviously.
At this moment they came mainly from the State of Chu.
Feeling the gaze, the Chu envoy was not afraid, but stepped forward slowly, clasped his hands and said: "I am here on the orders of Lord Chunshen to ask the King of Qin to withdraw his troops from Wei."
"Is this the purpose of your visit from Chu? Or, are you from Qi and Yan also here for this?" Ying Zheng's tone did not reveal his joy or anger, but a terrifying pressure suddenly emerged in the entire hall.
Facing Ying Zheng's words.
The envoys from Qi and Yan kept their heads down and remained silent, obviously not daring to step forward.
But the Chu envoy raised his head and was not afraid at all.
"It is better to resolve a feud than to create one."
"Although Wei State launched an attack on Qin State, it also knows it was wrong and has repeatedly requested to see the King of Qin to atone its sins. We hope that the King of Qin will forgive Wei State this time." The Chu State envoy said in a tone of moral blackmail.
"If I don't forgive you, what will your Chu State do to me?" Wei Liao said coldly.
"Wei State attacked our Great Qin and killed our Great Qin people just because of a word from you Chu State. Do you think that our Great Qin's millions of elite soldiers are made of mud?" Li Si said coldly.
"If this is the purpose of your request to see the king, then leave immediately."
"roll."
"My Great Qin does not welcome people like you from the Chu State."
"My Great Qin has already sent out troops, what do you think?"
"If you have the ability, your Chu State can send troops to aid Wei."
"Does the Great Qin fear your Chu?"
…
The ministers and court officials glared at the Chu envoys and scolded them.
Faced with this situation.
The envoys from Qi and Yan both lowered their heads and dared not say much.
A hint of anger also appeared on the face of the Chu envoy, but there was also a bit of fear.
but.
He came here on orders, or on the orders of Chunshen Jun.
He was naturally fearless.
"If the King of Qin is unwilling to withdraw his troops, perhaps our Great Chu will really send troops to aid Wei." The Chu envoy said loudly.
"Then I'll wait and see."
Ying Zheng shouted coldly.
He waved his hand and said, "See you out."
Ren Xiong came quickly with a group of guards and came directly in front of the envoys of the three countries.
"Three envoys, please come in."
Ren Xiong stretched out his hand and made a gesture of invitation.
"I hope the King of Qin will not regret it in the future." The Chu envoy waved his sleeves and left with a bit of arrogance.
"King Qin, we'll see you someday."
"This is what Chu State wants, and it has something to do with Qi and Wu." The Qi envoy said immediately.
"This matter has nothing to do with our Yan State. Our Yan State and Daqin are allies." The Yan State envoy also said immediately.
But Ying Zheng just watched quietly and had no intention of paying any attention to them.
Seeing Ying Zheng's attitude, the envoys of the two countries left with a sense of uneasiness.
After the envoys from the three countries left.
Wang Wan immediately stood up: "Your Majesty."
"Judging from the attitude of Chu, they must have set their sights on our Great Qin. I, this old minister, absolutely must step up our precautions against Chu."
"I second the motion."
"The Chu State has been ignorant of etiquette and barbaric since its founding."
"We have to be on guard against this country."
All the civil and military officials in the court came out to agree.
Ying Zheng raised his hand and the whole court fell silent.
"Chu."
“Not a big deal.”
"You don't need to worry too much."
"The priority of the country now lies in destroying Wei."
"alright."
"If you have nothing to report, then the court will be dismissed."
Ying Zheng waved his hand and looked down at the court.
"Your Highness has no basis for this report."
Everything that needed to be discussed today has been discussed, so there is naturally no need to say more.
"Let's adjourn the court." Ying Zheng waved his hand.
"Farewell, Your Majesty."
The ministers shouted.
Inside Zhangtai Palace!
Only Dun Ruo stood in front of Ying Zheng.
"Why hasn't Wei Wuji's plan of burning himself and his enemy been discovered?" Ying Zheng asked directly, his expression somewhat indifferent.
"I am incompetent."
"Wei Wuji's plan is very well kept secret."
"The Black Ice Platform has not been found." Dun Ruo immediately bowed with a terrified look on his face.
"I will not allow this to happen a second time."
"If it weren't for Feng'er's alertness, he might have died in the fire of Yanggao City." Ying Zheng said in a very serious tone, with a hint of anger on his face.
If it were any other situation, Ying Zheng might have been able to endure it, but this time his son experienced the burning of the city. If he had not noticed it, Ying Zheng might have experienced unbearable pain.
so.
He would not allow this kind of thing to happen again.
"I accept your order."
"We must build a large black ice platform to investigate the State of Wei." Dun Ruo bowed immediately.
"Yeah." Ying Zheng nodded, and his cold face gradually relaxed.
"The envoy from Chu has arrived."
"I guess Huang Xie wants to mobilize his troops against our Great Qin." Ying Zheng said in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty is right."
"The State of Chu is already mobilizing its troops." Dun Ruo said immediately.
"Then what are you waiting for?"
"That old man Huang Xie should have died long ago." Ying Zheng said coldly.
"I will immediately send a secret agent from Chu to do it."
"Huang Xie, you deserve to die." Dun Ruo replied immediately.
"There are three families in Chu, and many people want Huang Xie dead."
"This time, Huang Xie must die."
"If you can't complete it, you don't need to come back to see me." Ying Zheng waved his hand and said nothing more.
Dun Ruo bowed and retreated respectfully.
"Huang Xie, Chu State."
"After we take care of Wei, your Chu will be next."
"How dare you come to my Great Qin to threaten me to withdraw my troops."
Ying Zheng had a cold and indifferent expression, and exuded an aura of pressure.
Just at this moment!
"Aong."
“Here we go again.”
"Aunt, we want to eat something delicious."
The voices of the two little guys came from outside. Hearing the voices, the indifference on Ying Zheng's face disappeared, followed by a kind smile.
…
(End of this chapter)
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