Furthermore, the young master should also know the principle that one cannot bite off more than one can chew, and that haste makes waste.
We have just captured Hongliu City, and we only managed to borrow a thousand soldiers from the Northwest Army. It was only through Deputy General Dong's efforts that we were able to get another thousand soldiers. Now, I am confident that our troops and supplies can hold Hongliu City.
However, without any planning, the capture of Baishi City, which is more than 300 miles away from Hongliu City, has divided up the troops again. It will probably not be so easy to defend this city later.
The troops currently remaining in Huazhou City absolutely cannot be mobilized again.
Therefore, even if we could easily take this city, this general cannot be greedy and enter it.
"General, you are wise. I admire you. However, it was Miss Hong who went to great lengths to eliminate the garrison here. If we just leave like this, wouldn't it be a waste of Miss Hong's hard work?"
Of course, the general's concerns are not without merit, but there is no need for the general to worry about the military strength. I have a jade pendant representing His Majesty, which can mobilize the military strength of the whole country.
The troops in the distance won't arrive so quickly, but those nearby will definitely be fine.
If the general wants to take this city, I can quickly mobilize enough troops for his needs. As for His Majesty in the capital, I will also mediate and ensure that His Majesty does not make a decision that would offend the general and the soldiers.
"So, General, do you dare to take this city?" Murong Jing asked very seriously.
After listening, Gong Wei only thought for a moment before making a decision: "Since Prince Mu is here to help, what is there for me, Gong Wei, to be afraid of? Over the years, Yunwu Kingdom has repeatedly offended our borders. Taking over one more of their cities will be a way to recoup some interest for my Fengliang Kingdom."
Seeing that Gong Wei had expressed his opinion, Murong Jing immediately took out a dragon-shaped jade pendant from his bosom: "Yuanxi, Ziming, listen to my command. You two take this jade pendant and go to the nearest garrison in Huazhou City to mobilize troops. The necessary provisions should be provided by the garrisons in each region. In the prefectures, counties, and cities you pass through, use the jade pendant to have the local officials collect provisions and transport them over. Then you can move on to the garrisons further away."
"Your subordinates obey orders." Yuan Xi and Zi Ming stepped forward to take the jade pendant, and without delay, mounted their horses and rode away.
Having already decided to take over White Stone City, even if it wouldn't be troublesome, it was still no small matter. Murong Jing wanted to immediately return to Red Willow City to confirm whether that person had returned safely.
However, it was his suggestion to take over White Stone City, and he couldn't just leave like that, so he ordered Hai Dong to quickly return to Red Willow City and check on her to see if she had gone back.
Gong Wei also arranged for someone to go back with Hai Dong to inform his subordinates and wife of the situation.
An hour later, after the Gong family army shouted twice at the city gate, the city gate creaked open, and the prefect, a fifth-rank official, knelt inside the city with a group of yamen runners, his face pale and covered in cold sweat, to accept the surrender.
The people inside didn't resist either; those who hadn't had time to hide back home huddled against the wall, trembling, too afraid to even lift their heads.
The capture of Baishi City went very smoothly. If we disregard the bloody military camp outside the city, it could be said that not a single soldier was lost, and no blood was shed. Gong Wei pretended to be calm while waiting for reinforcements, while Murong Jing anxiously awaited Hai Dong. The next day, Hai Dong returned first. When Murong Jing saw Hai Dong's expression, his heart sank...
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