"Your Majesty, Dajing's pursuers have set up camp fifteen miles away. Should we also set up camp and rest? The soldiers below can't hold on any longer." Su Hao said exhaustedly.
Since the defeat in the first battle, Dajing's army refused to give up.
We have been chasing for a whole night.
Now they can't hold on any longer. The soldiers below have lost their morale and their physical strength is almost exhausted. If they don't get effective rest, they will not be able to organize a second effective resistance.
The King of Wu's eyes dimmed, and he glanced at the troops behind him and said, "Set up camp on the spot, and the scouts will report back at any time."
"Yes!" Su Hao perked up a little, turned around and shouted, "Set up camp here!"
The central army tent was quickly set up and the food was prepared.
Looking at the dishes on the table, King Wu, who had not eaten for a long time, lost his appetite.
The rest of the generals were similar, after all, the impact of that war was too strong...
After a long time, the King of Wu picked up the wine glass and drank it all.
Then he asked, "How many troops do we have now?"
Su Haoqiang cheered up and said, "We only have 120,000 soldiers. Most of the deserters fled to the other two routes. I think other generals will gather the remaining soldiers."
"I guess... we should have at least 600,000. As long as we catch our breath, we will have a chance to defeat the enemy. We have an absolute advantage in numbers."
"Huh?" King Wu's smile was filled with sadness. "Six hundred thousand...how many people died on the other side?"
The atmosphere in the room gradually became tense.
Yes, they don't know how many casualties the other side suffered.
Judging from the situation, it is highly likely that no one has died yet.
The biggest casualty was probably a sprained ankle while chasing them.
But what does His Majesty mean by saying this? Does he want to give up?
Give up, never give up!
If His Majesty gave up, he, as a member of the royal family, might still have a chance of survival.
But they didn't!
Even if you know the chance of winning is extremely low, you still have to give it a try.
A general chased after the wine glass, stole a glance at the King of Wu, then lowered his head and remained silent.
The eerie atmosphere continued.
The King of Wu drank cup after cup of bitter wine until the last cup.
He raised his glass and said dejectedly, "Come, I will drink with you all."
The generals raised their glasses one after another, no longer having the heroic spirit they had before going to the battle.
Just as they were waiting for the King of Wu to make the first move, a report came from outside the tent.
"Your Majesty, the Brotherhood wants to see you regarding an important matter. They claim to have important intelligence related to Dajing."
The King of Wu slowly put down the wine glass that had already reached his lips.
"Come in."
Xiao Shuai and his three companions entered the tent and took a look around.
The King of Wu said helplessly: "What do you want to report? If it is useful, I will reward you handsomely."
As soon as he finished speaking, four men swiftly pulled out pistols from their waists.
Several gunshots were heard, and the generals who were sitting behind the desks in the tent fell to the ground one after another.
He drew his gun and killed the person quickly and efficiently. The whole process took no more than five seconds.
At such a close distance, it's difficult to miss.
Four black gun muzzles were pointed at King Wu.
"What are you going to do? Rebellion?"
The King of Wu, who had been numb to the core, was immediately provoked by this scene and started to roar. He slammed the table with his hands frantically, completely losing his composure.
"Your Majesty, I am here on the orders of His Majesty and Marquis Jianye to invite you home."
An authentic Dajing dialect came out of Xiaoshuai's mouth.
The King of Wu was completely stunned and stared at him.
Brotherhood...How come the people in the brotherhood can speak Dajing dialect so fluently.
Traitors, they are traitors!
It is impossible for him to speak so fluently if he was bribed at the last minute.
But... How is this possible!? When did Da Jing set up this plan? It's impossible to set up this plan...
Panic and confusion suddenly filled my heart.
Was he being played from the beginning to the end? Was all the information he received sent to him by Da Jing?
"You... who are you? Why did you betray me?" The King of Wu's eyes were bloodshot and he was on the verge of losing control.
"The Brotherhood is the Imperial Guard, and always has been. We have never submitted to Your Majesty, so how can we say we are betraying him?" The commander smiled and immediately ordered his attendants, "Okay, that's enough. Tie up the prince and gag him. Find someone else and send His Majesty's troops to come over to support us!"
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"I didn't expect that they could actually accomplish it." Li Yuanzhao said with emotion as he led the army forward.
Fang Zheng nodded, feeling much better.
Once the leader takes it, the soldiers' morale will be gone, and there shouldn't be too many troubles later.
Dajing's troops marched at full speed, and soon the two armies met.
Both sides stayed a hundred meters away.
Li Yuanzhao held a telescope and observed the situation on the opposite side.
Although the members of the Brotherhood said that they had captured the King of Wu, they did not dare to believe it completely.
What if they were captured...wouldn't that be a problem?
The King of Wu's army on the opposite side had already surrendered.
The soldiers stood where they were, throwing their weapons in front of them, and all looked towards Dajing.
Fang Zheng said, "Your Majesty, send a group of people in to check and see what the situation is, and then we'll go over."
Li Yuanzhao nodded, and then a team of ten people rushed towards the King of Wu's army.
It will be returned soon.
"Reporting to Your Majesty! The enemy chieftain has been captured, and the enemy troops have surrendered on the spot. Our troops are ready to move in at any time."
Li Yuanzhao smiled and glanced at Fang Zhengyi: "It seems that I really need to reward these foreigners. They have made such great contributions and saved the lives of many soldiers. Let's go."
The Dajing army marched forward, and the soldiers on the periphery were ready with guns in hand.
The soldiers under the King of Wu hurriedly made way for him, not daring to look directly at the other side.
When they went deeper into the formation, Xiao Shuai and his four men were waiting in the center of the place, holding King Wu hostage and constantly alert to their surroundings.
It was not until I saw Li Yuanzhao and others that I was completely relieved.
Pulling the King of Wu forward, he said, "Your Majesty, I have done my duty!"
The King of Wu lowered his head, and no one knew what expression he had.
Li Yuanzhao nodded with satisfaction, pointed his whip at the surrendered soldiers around him and said, "Yes, you did all this?"
"Your Majesty, we have captured the rebels. After informing the whole army, all the enemy troops have automatically surrendered and have no intention of rebelling anymore."
"Good! Very good, bring him into the tent, and everyone else stay outside on alert!"
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