All told, Jing Zhe had only been in Anguo for less than half a year and didn't know much about the military organization or structure of Anguo.
Liu Jinghong guessed their origins at a glance.
“These people should be officers and soldiers from Quzhou and Ningbo.”
“A few days ago, I sent an urgent message to Jingzhou about the heavy cavalry regiment besieging Liangzhou.”
"If I'm not mistaken, His Majesty must have seen my letter and then urgently sent a message to Quzhou and Yongcheng, the two cities closest to Liangzhou, to dispatch troops from those two places to support Liangzhou!"
Just as Liu Jinghong finished his analysis, the soldiers carrying flags arrived at the city gate along with the moving Jinghong Iron Cavalry.
They had been there for about fifteen minutes. They had heard the deafening roar that had erupted outside the city and seen the Jinghong Iron Cavalry hiding on the side of the street. They had even pulled the Jinghong Iron Cavalry to hide on the side as well, and countless questions were running through their minds.
Didn't they say that Liangzhou was besieged by heavy cavalry?
Why is a group of elite cavalry hiding here instead of guarding the gate?
At this moment, the loud noise stopped, and the Jinghong Iron Cavalry began to move towards the city gate, and they quickly followed.
Upon arriving at the foot of the city wall, the leader was Guo Lin, the garrison commander of Quzhou. Looking up, he saw a young man and a young woman standing on the city wall.
The man was handsome and refined, dressed in a white cotton robe. The woman was aloof and beautiful, with an ethereal air, wearing a snow-white armor that complemented the man's white robe perfectly.
The two stood together, looking like a perfect couple.
After reading it, Guo Lin guessed the identities of the two people.
So he cupped his hands toward the city wall and said, "This humble general, Guo Lin, the garrison commander of Quzhou, greets General Jinghong!"
The garrison commander was only a fifth-rank official, far inferior to a second-rank general like General Jinghong. Moreover, because of Liu Jinghong's reputation, Guo Lin's attitude was very sincere.
Liu Jinghong nodded slightly and asked, "General Guo, did His Majesty send you to support Liangzhou?"
Guo Lin nodded: "Yes, General Jinghong! His Majesty has sent an urgent letter to Quzhou and Ningbo, ordering us to organize three thousand soldiers to come to Liangzhou to provide support!"
Three thousand soldiers, two thousand elite cavalry, and over five hundred sect disciples faced off against a ten-thousand-strong heavy cavalry regiment outside the city. Although they were outnumbered by nearly half, the disparity wasn't too great.
If it really comes down to a head-on confrontation, it's not like there's no chance of winning.
However, with Jing Zhe's addition, there was no need for these three thousand soldiers, or even for any soldiers in Liangzhou City, because the Western Frontier Heavy Cavalry Regiment was now like stray dogs, having already scattered and fled.
One after another, giant grenades exploded on the ground. The people in the city were terrified just by hearing the sound, even though they didn't see it with their own eyes. How much more so for the heavy cavalry regiment that was right there at the scene of the explosion, watching helplessly as yaks and cavalrymen were blown to pieces?
So their spirits have been broken, how could they dare to stay here any longer?
"You've come at the right time, otherwise with so much spoils outside the city, we simply wouldn't have enough manpower."
Jing Zhe laughed heartily.
Guo Lin immediately cupped his hands and said, "If I'm not mistaken, this must be President Jing Zhe, right?"
"General Guo, you needn't be so polite. It is I who am speaking."
Guo Lin was very excited. Although he and Jing Zhe both held the rank of fifth grade, he could not compare to Jing Zhe in terms of age, background, and long-term development.
Even though he was far away in Quzhou, he had heard of Jing Zhe's great name, especially his newspapers and magazines, which were powerful propaganda tools. If he could make an appearance in them, he would immediately become famous in Jingzhou!
He's in his early forties and wants to take another step forward; this is a golden opportunity!
He then cupped his hands and said, "I have long heard of Chief Jing's great name, and seeing you today, I can see that it is indeed well-deserved! I am currently waiting for orders with three thousand soldiers below the city. If Chief Jing has any requests, I will certainly do my utmost to serve you without hesitation!"
"..."
Hearing this, Jing Zhe touched his nose helplessly and then looked at Liu Jinghong.
Liu Jinghong also gave him a dismissive look, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
She was clearly the highest-ranking general in Liangzhou City, and all orders had to be issued through her. Moreover, in terms of official rank, her second-rank position was higher than the combined fifth-rank nobodies. How could Guo Lin say that he would obey Jing Zhe's orders?
Of course, Liu Jinghong didn't think Guo Lin would be that stupid. The reason was definitely that he was just flattering Jing Zhe.
She wasn't angry at all, because this indirectly showed how high her brother's prestige was. The fact that the city's garrison commander fawned over him the moment they met was enough to demonstrate Jing Zhe's success.
So in the end, he just pursed his lips and didn't say anything more.
Jing Zhe understood, knowing that Liu Jinghong had given him the right to speak. He was grateful, but smiled and said, "General Guo is too kind. How can you be going all out for me? You should be going all out for His Majesty, for Anguo, for Liangzhou, and for the people of Liangzhou!"
Guo Lin nodded repeatedly: "President Jing is right!"
"However, it is already commendable that Commander Guo has this intention. When I return to Jingzhou and write about the Liangzhou war in the newspaper, I will definitely make sure to record Commander Guo's deeds!"
Offering unsolicited favors is either a sign of malice or theft.
Guo Lin flattered him as soon as they met, and that was all he wanted.
Jing Zhe was generous and made the promise directly.
Guo Lin excitedly clasped his hands in greeting and waited in place.
At this moment, Jing Zhe addressed the Jinghong Iron Cavalry, his disciples and followers, and the soldiers brought by Guo Lin below the city wall, saying solemnly, "The Western Frontier Heavy Cavalry Regiment outside the city has been routed. It's time to press our advantage and seize some spoils! The heavy cavalry's armor and yaks are all valuable items, especially the yaks. We can eat their meat, make fur coats for warmth, and even use them for plowing! Go!"
At Jing Zhe's command, the city gates were opened wide.
The scene that appeared before everyone's eyes was still quite amazing.
The once flat land outside the city was now covered with large, dark pits. Around these pits lay the corpses of yaks and cavalrymen, their bodies lying haphazardly on the ground, blood flowing like rivers – a truly gruesome sight.
Many seasoned cavalrymen had never witnessed such a horrific scene, and they were even more curious about the sounds that had just come from outside the city and what had happened.
The cavalrymen who had participated in making the grenades probably guessed that those large wine jars were the key to repelling the heavy cavalry regiment, because the dark holes were where they had buried the wine jars.
However, they didn't have time to think too much at this moment. Seeing the scattered and fleeing heavy cavalry regiment, they perked up again: If not now, when?
"Kill them!"
The lead cavalryman shouted, and then a force of over a thousand elite cavalrymen and government troops pursued the fleeing heavy cavalry regiment.
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