Chapter 231 Ying Zheng’s worries, this kid is a real worry!
But this time I suffered such a big loss.
How could the King of Donghu endure this?
Two hundred thousand elite troops.
All were ruined at once.
Moreover, all the victories mentioned before were in vain. The so-called people, money and food were not sent back.
The Qin army destroyed the State of Yan so quickly that the Donghu did not even have time to capture all the cities in the northern border of Yan before they were wiped out by the Qin army. The captured people and the looted money and food had not yet been sent back to the Donghu.
It can be said that this time the Donghu suffered heavy casualties but gained nothing.
The national strength was greatly damaged.
"My clan has suffered such a great loss, and you want me to endure it?"
"How can this king bear it?"
"Generals."
"How many troops can our tribe mobilize?" asked the King of Donghu with a cold face.
"Return to the King."
"My entire clan is made up of soldiers, and we can form an army as soon as the king gives the order." A general replied loudly.
"It was the Qin State that provoked my clan this time, so this king cannot be blamed."
"Pass on this king's order."
"Mobilize an army of 400,000."
"Go south and attack Qin."
"This time, I will lead the army myself and make Qin pay the price." The King of Donghu said angrily.
"Your Majesty."
"Four hundred thousand soldiers are almost 30% of the young and strong men of our tribe."
"Once mobilized, how do we defend against the Huns?" asked a general with a serious expression.
"Hunnu, do they dare to be the enemy of our tribe?"
The King of Donghu snorted coldly and did not take the Xiongnu seriously at all.
In this day and age.
The Xiongnu were not the strongest ethnic group on the grassland and were much weaker than the Donghu.
So it has been.
The Xiongnu all paid tribute to the Dong Hu.
The Donghu were also suppressed step by step, leaving the Xiongnu with no chance to rise.
"Pass on this king's order."
"Gather the troops immediately."
"In twenty days, an army of four hundred thousand men will be assembled."
"All the food and supplies are ready."
The King of Donghu shouted coldly.
"Your Majesty."
"It may take 20 days to gather the troops, but it may take longer to gather food and supplies."
"The loss of food and fodder for an army of 400,000, as well as fodder for the war horses, is too great." A general in charge of raising food and fodder stepped forward hurriedly.
"One month, at most one month."
"Food and supplies for the 400,000-man army must be prepared."
The King of Donghu didn't care about that and gave the order directly.
Seeing the King of Donghu so angry.
The general in charge could only grit his teeth and nod.
His country was a Donghu with a population of only a few million, and its national strength was limited.
Even if the Qin Dynasty wanted to gather food and fodder for an army of 400,000, it would take more than a month to transport it, let alone a small country like theirs.
You can say that.
The King of Donghu simply forced his subordinates to do it.
"Qin."
"You killed nearly 200,000 men of my clan, so I will massacre your Qin army and your city."
“Blood for blood.”
The eyes of the King of Donghu were filled with murderous intent.
For him.
At this moment, everyone is full of hatred towards the Qin State.
He had never suffered such a great loss since he took charge of Donghu. How could he tolerate it?
But the King of Donghu didn't know.
On the border where Daqin meets the grassland.
An army of ten thousand people has quietly gathered.
Two thousand Zhao Feng’s personal guards.
With the blessing of the official seal of luck, each one of them is capable of killing ten people with one.
After all, they all have martial arts skills.
There are also ten thousand elite soldiers among the army.
Each elite soldier had killed many enemies in his own hands.
now.
They all rode on war horses, carrying longbows with no less than fifty arrows on their backs, holding spears in their hands, and swords hanging on their horses. In the horses' pockets were ten days' worth of dry food and water.
As thousands of soldiers waited in silence.
Zhao Feng rode his horse slowly towards him.
He was as majestic as ever, with a terrifying murderous aura emanating from him.
"nonsense."
"I won't say much."
"You are all the strongest soldiers in my Wu'an Camp, and I asked your respective generals to integrate you."
"This battle."
"It's dangerous and unpredictable."
"I will lead my army into the heart of the alien race, and repay blood with blood, tooth for tooth."
"In this battle, I will kill the aliens so hard that they dare not come south for at least a few years."
"but."
"As I said, this battle is too dangerous."
"I can't guarantee that everyone will be able to come back."
"I didn't think too much about it when we got together."
"So let's gather together and ask at this moment."
Zhao Feng looked at the thousands of soldiers in front of him with a solemn expression.
Everyone's eyes were focused, waiting for Zhao Feng to speak.
"The only son in the family should step out."
Zhao Feng shouted in a mighty voice.
Suddenly.
Among the tens of thousands of soldiers, hundreds of them slowly rode out on horseback.
"Those who have parents at home, please step out."
"Those who have wives and children at home, please step out."
"Those who have wives but no children should leave the family."
Zhao Feng shouted again.
Military order.
One after another, the cavalrymen rode out.
In the blink of an eye.
Nearly two thousand people came out of this team of more than ten thousand people.
But after standing up, they were at a loss again.
But it only took them a moment to realize something.
And returned to the queue again.
"What are you doing?"
Looking at the soldiers coming out and then retreating, Zhao Feng frowned and asked.
"Destroy the alien races and protect China."
"Even if I am the only son, I have no regrets in life or death."
"Even if I have a wife and children, I will have no regrets in life or death."
“Even if you have parents, you will have no regrets in life or death.”
"This is our duty as a soldier."
"Even if you die in battle, your wife, children, and parents will be taken care of by the imperial court."
"I am willing to follow the general until death."
A soldier who had just retreated shouted loudly.
The words fell.
Those soldiers who were the only sons in their families shouted: "We will never regret whether we live or die, and we will follow the general till death."
"This battle."
"This is not a war to conquer Yan State. Great Qin does not force it."
"This battle is only for a few years of peace in Yan."
"Soldiers."
"I hope you will think it over carefully."
Looking at the many brothers in front of him who did not back down, Zhao Feng sighed.
But look up.
Every soldier had a look of being ready to die.
final.
These fearless eyes merged into one voice: "We will follow the general till death."
See here.
A hint of surprise also flashed in Zhao Feng's eyes.
This time we set out on an expedition to the northern border.
The danger level is several times greater than the risk of chasing aliens this time.
With more than 10,000 people going, Zhao Feng was not confident how many people he could bring back.
After all, the northern border area was too unfamiliar, and Zhao Feng didn't know the situation there.
For Shenzhou.
The northern desert is difficult to conquer.
It is too complex and too vast.
See this!
Zhao Feng said no more.
Then he raised the Overlord Spear in his hand and shouted in a mighty voice: "Qin Ruishi, march out!"
The words fell.
Zhao Feng turned his horse and rushed towards the northern border.
"Follow the general and kill him."
Tens of thousands of cavalrymen shouted in unison and rushed out following Zhao Feng with excitement. ——Xianyang!
"Report!"
"A great victory in Xiangping, Yan."
An urgent messenger rushed into the hall with a report in his hand.
"Great victory!"
Hearing these two words, Ying Zheng's brows moved.
The eyes of all the civil and military officials in the court were fixed on him.
The word "great victory".
It must have achieved great results.
"No need to present it, just read it out loud."
Ying Zheng waved his hand at the soldiers in the hall who were reporting urgently.
"I accept your order."
The messenger soldier immediately stood up straight.
Under the watchful eyes of all the civil and military officials in the court, the soldier who was reporting urgently was also very excited and nervous at this moment.
This kind of situation is hard to come by once in a lifetime.
As the battle report opens.
The urgent messenger read out loudly: "Your Majesty, I, Zhao Feng, present this report to you."
"Foreigners invaded our Shenzhou and killed our Chinese people."
"I led my army to chase them to the northern border of Yan territory."
"After nearly a month of fighting, the victory was finally achieved."
"In the battle of Xiangping City."
"I led the army in a decisive battle with the foreign tribes and beheaded countless people. When the foreign tribes fled, I led the army in pursuit and beheaded countless more foreign tribes outside the northern border."
"According to the statistics of the Central Army Sima."
"This time, there were 200,000 invading foreigners, and our army killed nearly 180,000 of them."
"They almost wiped out their entire army."
"I will lead an army of 150,000 to fight."
"The casualties were nearly 40,000."
"It's determined by multiple wins, a great victory."
The urgent report from the soldiers resounded throughout the court.
Hearing the results of this battle.
All the civil and military officials in the court could not help but open their eyes wide, with expressions of disbelief.
"Our army suffered less than 40,000 casualties, but killed nearly 180,000 enemies?"
"What kind of result is this?"
"This is completely different from the situation when Zhao was destroyed."
"When destroying Zhao, General Zhao Feng used strategy and achieved extraordinary success."
"But this time, the general led his army to face the alien race head-on, and unexpectedly achieved such a victory in a direct battle."
"Forty thousand killed eighty thousand enemies."
"Almost five times the victory."
"It's just shocking."
"Wu'an Camp is the shortest camp built by our Great Qin, but its combat power is so strong under the command of General Zhao Feng."
“It’s really shocking.”
"Of the 200,000 aliens, only 20,000 escaped."
"The aliens really suffered a great loss this time."
"General, this battle really enhances the prestige of our Great Qin, and even more so the prestige of China."
"These foreign races came south to invade China and kill Chinese people. They really deserve to die. We should celebrate the death of 180,000 of them this time."
"good."
"You should drink a lot."
"You are a scoundrel of a foreign race, this is how it should be..."
Hearing such a victory.
Many ministers in the court began to discuss excitedly.
Especially the military officials, even if they are not on the battlefield, they are able to stand in this court because they have retired from the army in the past, and they can naturally imagine how beautifully this battle was won.
You can also imagine how brilliant this victory was.
"Zhao Feng is worthy of being the supreme general of our Great Qin."
"I am worthy of the millions of elite soldiers and the people of Qin."
"This battle truly demonstrated the prestige of our Great Qin and the prestige of China."
Ying Zheng laughed loudly, and his tone was full of praise for Zhao Feng.
And at this moment.
Ying Zheng even wanted to tell all the civil and military officials in public, telling them, look, this is my son, this is my son who is like a god of war.
This kind of result.
How could Ying Zheng not be moved?
"Congratulations, Your Majesty."
"This battle will be enough to make the foreign races respect our Great Qin like a tiger and dare not invade."
"I request that General Zhao Feng be given a heavy reward."
"I second the motion."
"Such a great achievement deserves a generous reward."
"Please give me a generous reward, my king."
…
Many ministers in the court loudly requested for orders.
This moment.
It seemed that there was a similar voice in the court.
Ask for credit for Zhao Feng.
This battle was fought beautifully.
And it is completely different from the results of the conquests of various countries.
This battle not only demonstrated the might of the Qin Dynasty, but also the might of the Chinese people.
How can all Chinese people not be proud and excited? Listen to the whole court asking for merit.
Wang Wan and Chunyu Yue looked extremely unhappy.
Such a great military achievement, the merit of annihilating the foreign races, made the whole court excited, even more than the excitement of Qin's conquest of Yan. What could they say to stop it?
"Reward, you must reward."
Ying Zheng laughed loudly.
He was worried that there was no reason to allow Zhao Feng to advance again.
After all, Zhao Feng had been rewarded with a title for his contribution in destroying the country this time.
This time, the invasion of foreign tribes can really be regarded as a military achievement for Zhao Feng.
With such a brilliant victory, even if it was not achieved by Zhao Feng, Ying Zheng would certainly be extremely excited, not to mention that this was a great achievement made by his son.
"Your Majesty."
"Let's listen to the good news first."
Wei Liao said with a smile.
"kindness."
Ying Zheng nodded and looked at the urgent report soldier: "Continue reading."
"I accept your order."
The urgent report soldier did not dare to neglect and continued to read: "This great victory is not the achievement of me alone, but the achievement of all the soldiers in Wu'an Camp. All the soldiers followed me on a long journey, killed the foreign race, and spread the prestige of our Chinese nation."
"I beg your pardon."
"All the Wei soldiers who died in the battle at Wu'an Camp will be given a higher rank and receive a death pension. All the disabled soldiers will be given a higher rank and receive a pension."
"Other."
"The disaster caused by foreign races must be resolved."
"This time, the alien race invaded our Shenzhou and was severely defeated by our army. However, the alien race will surely come back again after being depleted."
"I have led a troop of 10,000 people to attack the northern border and inflict heavy damage on the foreign tribes."
"Your Majesty, please wait for good news from me."
Read here.
The announcement of this victory has been completed.
But Ying Zheng, who had been smiling, now looked cold.
All the ministers in the court looked on in great surprise.
"Wang Jian."
"Look at your good son-in-law. He really doesn't care about his life."
Ying Zheng looked at Wang Jian, with a hint of anger in his voice.
Hearing this.
Wang Jian stood up and said, "Zhao Feng is your Majesty's minister. He must have a deep purpose in leading his army into the northern border. I believe him."
This sentence.
Wang Jian almost said that Zhao Feng was the king's son.
However, this was tacitly understood by the emperor and his subjects.
Ying Zheng glanced at Wang Jian unhappily, but at this moment, his expression was extremely serious.
"This Zhao Feng is really courting death."
"Lead an army of 10,000 deep into the northern border."
“It’s almost certain death.”
"This time he really is courting his own death."
Wang Wan and Wei Zhuang looked at each other with a hint of joy.
Now they have no way to suppress Zhao Feng openly, but they can't stand Zhao Feng's suicidal behavior.
He led an army of 10,000 deep into the northern desert.
This is tantamount to plunging into a group of foreigners.
Whether it is the Donghu, the Xiongnu, or other ethnic minorities.
They will never let it go.
Even though it was a preemptive move, it did not bring any victory.
"Don't you think that Zhao Feng's move is too risky?"
"Taking an army of 10,000 deep into the northern border is tantamount to seeking death." Ying Zheng said with a cold face.
"I trust Zhao Feng."
Wang Jian raised his head, held up his imperial tablet and replied in a very serious tone.
Although he was somewhat surprised at Zhao Feng's risky move, it was impossible to stop it now that the matter was done.
It’s better to express your support directly.
After all, even if you send someone to chase them quickly, it will be too late.
"If something happens to Zhao Feng, our Great Qin will lose a great general." Ying Zheng's face still looked grim.
now.
His worries have come true.
He even thought about Zhao Feng being in danger in the northern border. If something really happened to Zhao Feng, how would he explain to Zhao Feng's mother? Ying Zheng could even imagine Xia Dong'er's grief-stricken scene.
"Minister, believe him."
Wang Jian raised his head and spoke again.
Ying Zheng had a serious look on his face and didn't know what to say at this moment.
"Your Majesty."
"I also believe in General Zhao Feng."
Wei Liao stood up and spoke.
"I believe it, too."
"General Zhao Feng led a battalion to destroy Yan and kill the foreigners."
"I believe he will make his own decision on the battlefield." Han Fei also stood up.
"I second the motion."
One by one, the ministers stood up and agreed.
Even Wang Wan and others stood up.
See here.
Ying Zheng said no more and took a glance.
He said in a mighty voice: "Propagate my imperial edict."
"Announce to the world the fact that Zhao Feng led his army to kill 200,000 foreigners."
"I want everyone in the world to know about Zhao Feng's achievements in protecting China."
"There is also Zhao Feng leading 10,000 cavalrymen deep into the northern border. Also announce it."
"I want to let the world know about Zhao Feng's bravery."
this.
It's still to build momentum for Zhao Feng.
If we say that the original Zhao Feng was the brave and invincible general of the Qin Dynasty, he was a role model for the Qin Dynasty.
Then the annihilation of nearly 200,000 foreigners this time is enough to inspire all Chinese people in the world.
Let Zhao Feng's reputation be higher.
"Your Majesty, are you really not afraid of being overshadowed by your achievements?"
"It is not good for the kingship to let a minister have such a high reputation."
Wang Wan and many ministers in the court were puzzled.
Zhao Feng did make great contributions, but using the power of the imperial court to build momentum for Zhao Feng again would make Zhao Feng gain extremely high reputation.
For the kingship.
The biggest influence is undoubtedly public opinion.
The key to public opinion lies in reputation.
Personal reputation is enough to influence public opinion.
Throughout the ages.
If a minister's reputation overshadows that of the emperor, that would be the day for that minister to die.
After all, this transformation of reputation will turn it into a force for rebellion.
But Ying Zheng acted as if he didn't care at all.
"Is the king trying to kill with praise?"
"For the future?"
Even the old fox Wang Wan couldn't understand it, and this was the only thing he could think of at the moment.
Praise to death!
"I accept your order."
Wang Wan stood up and accepted the order.
When the imperial edict was promulgated, the matters of announcement naturally fell under the jurisdiction of his prime minister's office.
"This kid really makes you worry."
After issuing the edict, Ying Zheng could only hope secretly in his heart.
At this time!
"Wei Qing."
"Please keep a close eye on the northern border of Yandi."
"As soon as you have any news about Zhao Feng, report it to me immediately, no matter when."
"I must hear news from him as soon as possible."
Ying Zheng looked at Wei Liao again and gave him instructions.
There was also some worry revealed on his face.
"I obey your order." Wei Liao accepted the order respectfully.
"besides."
"Wang Qing."
"Meng Qing."
Ying Zheng looked at Wang Jian and Meng Wu again.
"Please give your orders, Your Majesty." The two generals responded immediately.
"Be prepared to mobilize the two camps at any time."
"If Zhao Feng really encountered any danger and was really harmed by the Donghu."
"I will massacre the Donghu with blood." Ying Zheng said coldly.
He made no effort to conceal his protectiveness towards his son.
Hearing this.
The faces of all the officials in the court changed.
But looking at the king who was extremely worried.
They didn't know what to say.
Now the focus of the Qin Dynasty is to unify the world.
If we really attack the Donghu, that would be putting the cart before the horse! …
(End of this chapter)
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