Yao Tianzheng continued, "After the competition began, the two Wei brothers set up the Crane Wing Formation and the Xuanxiang Formation respectively, and rushed towards Mr. Sun's troops. However, Mr. Sun defeated them one by one with a formation he had never seen before, and their army collapsed like a house of cards."
What?
What? ?
At this point, Emperor Ganwu narrowed his eyes and remained silent, but the other ministers standing with Yao Tianzheng could no longer stand still.
The group looked at each other, their expressions of shock and astonishment growing stronger.
If these words hadn't come from Yao Tianzheng's mouth, they would never have believed their authenticity.
But Yao Tianzheng is the Governor-General of Yongzhou, a pillar of the South, and a great leader. How could he speak recklessly before the Emperor?
"this……"
Yi Youwei looked horrified, his mouth agape, unsure of what to say.
Minister of Works Xing Kang spoke first: "An unprecedented formation? And it defeated twice the number of enemies?"
"This is absolutely unbelievable!"
"May I ask, Lord Yao, you are in charge of Yongzhou, with military, political and people's livelihood all on your mind. You have commanded troops for many years and are well-versed in military strategy. What kind of formation did this Reader Sun use, and how did he defeat two generals who command elite troops and have been through countless battles?"
The question posed by Xing Kang, the Minister of Works, was not only his personal question, but also the question of everyone present.
Even Wang De and the eunuchs and maids beside him wanted to know how Sun Jian had managed to do it.
But Yao Tianzheng's next words were like another blow to everyone's head.
"Lord Li, you are mistaken. I have not finished speaking."
"Mr. Sun did not defeat an enemy twice as strong, but three times as strong. Wei Zhonghu, Wei Zhongbao, and even Liu Shiyun were all defeated by him."
"Most importantly, after the war, of the original one thousand new recruits under Mr. Sun, more than eight hundred and thirty remained..."
hiss!
Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in unison, as if a sudden, sharp drop of air had struck them.
They all stared at Yao Tianzheng with incredulous eyes; "speechless" was not even an accurate description of their expressions.
Wang De was so startled that he almost dropped the peeled orange he was holding.
As mentioned earlier, Sun Jian's defeat of the Wei brothers, who were seasoned veterans and commanded two elite armies, with only a thousand new recruits was already enough to surprise them.
Add another bet at this moment.
It became a battle of one thousand against three thousand, and it wasn't a battle of attrition, it was a brawl!
One thousand against three thousand, and in the end, eight hundred people were left.
This casualty ratio is two hundred to three thousand. Even if the individual combat capabilities of the soldiers are the same, this is still a casualty ratio of one hundred and fifty times.
Although it was a drill, did the Wei brothers look like they were just there to feed Sun Jian and boost his own record?
If this is true, then Sun Jian's performance in this battle would be worthy of being called a god of war and a god of soldiers!
Is this even allowed to live?
Yi Youwei's white beard fluttered even without wind. "Lord Yao, is this...is this really true?"
Yao Tianzheng nodded seriously, "Not a single word of it is false."
Almost two days have passed since this incident.
Yao Tianzheng thought that if he could receive the message, His Majesty must have received it long ago, as he also had many spies in the Tiger Legion.
The news is absolutely accurate and contains no exaggeration whatsoever.
"Good heavens... then this Reader Sun... wouldn't Reader Sun become a god of war...?"
Yi Youwei stammered, his voice trembling.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Ganwu, supported by Wang De, sat up from his couch and was dressed in dragon boots.
"Ha, I think he looks dazed!"
The ministers all stepped back a few paces, cupped their hands, and bowed in greeting.
Perhaps they realized that they had been shocked and lacked decorum in front of the holy beings, which is why they acted this way.
But Sun Jian is simply a god...
Who would have thought that he was such a skilled military commander?
If the reputation of this God of War were to spread further, wouldn't Sun Jian suddenly become a multi-god-like figure?
Let alone inventing crops and weapons.
Besides these, there are those with unparalleled literary talent, unmatched medical skills, peerless martial arts, and even those who seem to be immortals descended to earth; now, there's also a god of war...
This is about to become an immortal!
"Cough cough!"
After Emperor Qianwu put on his shoes, he coughed lightly, "However..."
"However, this Reader Sun does indeed have the ability to command troops."
After saying this, Emperor Ganwu turned his gaze to Yao Tianzheng, who was standing to the side with his hands clasped in a gesture of respect, and asked, "Minister Yao, Wang De, am I right?"
"Your Majesty is absolutely right."
"Your Majesty is right!"
Yao Tianzheng and Wang De bowed again. They both knew that His Majesty was recalling the day he took Princess Chang Le and Princess Taiping to the East Palace, when they happened to encounter Mr. Zhuang giving a lesson to the Crown Prince and Sun Jian, simulating battle tactics on a sand table.
Sun Jian demonstrated his troop deployment directly on the sand table, astonishing everyone present. Even the two Jinwu Guard generals, Li Mu and Li You, were full of praise afterward.
It was a pity that Generals Li Mu and Li You were on duty outside the palace at the moment; otherwise, they would have been astonished to hear about Sun Jian's recent military achievements.
Emperor Ganwu stood up, took a few steps forward, and picked at an unidentified wick. “It seems that Sun Shidu has the talent to command troops and is skilled in warfare. After the locust plague ends and the grand court assembly is over, I would like to let him lead troops to the border to fight against the Great Zhou.”
"Your Majesty...this...this!"
Everyone was startled by Emperor Ganwu's words.
Although Sun Jian was extraordinary and rare in the world, and his talents in all aspects were undeniable.
But now, in a short period of time, he has been promoted to deputy captain of the Tiger Army, which is equivalent to a farmer becoming the deputy commander of an army in a short time. Such favor is rare in the world.
If Sun Jian were to be given command of the front lines, his promotion would be an unprecedented event.
"how?"
Emperor Ganwu frowned and pondered for a moment, then looked at the four ministers.
What problems do you see?
"Your Majesty, this may be somewhat inappropriate!"
Yi Youwei was the first to step forward.
"Although Sun Shidu is a man of extraordinary talent, skilled in both literature and martial arts, and an all-rounder in all aspects, he is a rare genius in a century. However, his rapid promotion may bring him unnecessary trouble."
"Moreover, he's only just over twenty, his experience is too shallow, and his foundation is still insufficient. He's already been promoted to the rank of First Army Commandant, so if we were to hand over command of the front lines to him, I'm afraid..."
Yi Youwei paused here, but every word he spoke came from the bottom of his heart.
Emperor Ganwu remained calm and composed, neither pleased nor upset. He glanced at Yi Youwei and said, "Speak, continue."
Yi Youwei's face hardened, and he spoke his mind: "I'm afraid this will attract the covetous eyes of many forces, and may even bring life and death to Reader Sun. This is not conducive to Reader Sun's growth."
Yao Tianzheng also stepped forward at this moment, "Your Majesty, this old minister agrees with Doctor Yi's point of view, and this old minister seconds it."
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