Chapter 109 Convinced
"Abandon the knife and kneel down!"
One by one, the enemy soldiers dropped their swords and knelt on the ground, and were ordered to come over one by one.
"The enemy is so brave, yet they are willing to surrender?" someone was puzzled.
Jiang Qingzhi took a puff of the medicine cigarette and said, "What does a strong man think when he wants to beat up a child?"
"It's as easy as playing to win." Someone said.
“Previously the enemy army was made up of strong men, but their morale was high when facing this child from the Ming army.
Man! Once you have confidence in your heart, you can exert 120% of your strength. On the contrary..."
On the contrary, the Ming army could only exert five points out of ten points of their strength.
Just like a certain team in later generations.
When the situation turns around...
"The enemy's confidence was crushed today, so they collapsed and surrendered." Zhang Da sighed, "Once the confidence is lost, the army will lose the will to fight, so that's how it is."
Everyone looked at Jiang Qingzhi and began to ponder his command process in this battle, hoping to find some familiar methods from it.
"I want to see Zhang Da!"
The bound enemy general struggled to be brought over.
"I am Zhang Da." said Zhang Da.
The enemy general looked at Zhang Da carefully. "In this battle, General Zhang used me as bait and used his troops like a god. I want to ask, why did General Zhang not dare to fight last time?"
The enemy general noticed that Zhang Da's gaze turned to the young man beside him.
The enemy general was startled, and an idea came to his mind. He felt it was a bit absurd, but when he saw the admiration in Zhang Da's eyes, he couldn't help but hissed, "Could it be this person?"
Zhang Da nodded.
The enemy general struggled and asked, "Who is he?"
"The Great Lord of the Ming Dynasty, Jiang Qingzhi!" Zhang Da suddenly felt a sense of honor in his heart. Looking at the enemy general's disbelieving eyes, he felt so happy.
"This is impossible!"
The enemy general would never believe that he was defeated by a young boy.
At this time Yan Xu came to report.
Come forward and salute.
"I was ordered to ambush the enemy reinforcements. I defeated the enemy in one battle and killed more than 300 people!"
"it is good!"
Jiang Qingzhi nodded.
He didn't care about the more than 300 gains, but what mattered more was the growth of Huben Zuowei after this battle.
Zhang Da couldn't help but ask, "May I ask Chang Wei Bo about today's battle method... That's it, I'm being presumptuous."
The military tactics of this era were basically inherited from family, which is also the origin of the general family. The military tactics taught in martial arts are mostly routines, which are not very practical.
A family with a legacy of military tactics may prosper for hundreds of years, such as the later Liaodong generals.
Therefore, the art of war is a priceless treasure at this moment, and it is taboo to inquire about it at random or learn it secretly.
Zhang Da felt that he was being presumptuous.
But Jiang Qingzhi said: "Use a part of the army as bait to lure the enemy to come to the rescue. Send someone to ambush the enemy on the road that the reinforcements must pass... It's that simple."
But this simplicity contains countless changes!
The generals looked at the young man with eager hearts, wishing they could become his disciples.
Jiang Qingzhi shook off the ashes from his cigarette. "We must be flexible in our use of the military. For example, if our army besieges the enemy or surrounds the enemy's city, but we do not attack..."
what!
Everyone was shocked, and then filled with ecstasy.
He knew that this young noble wanted to teach him the art of war.
So everyone listened attentively.
"Encircle them but do not attack them. Send a part of the army to ambush them on the road that the enemy reinforcements must pass through."
Jiang Qingzhi said: "Encirclement is not the goal, but the means. What is the goal?"
An alert general said: "The purpose is to attack the reinforcements! Yes, today our army and the enemy seem to be fighting a decisive battle, but in fact the main battlefield is not here, but in the place where the reinforcements are ambushed."
"He has a promising future." Jiang Qingzhi pointed at the general with his cigarette-smeared finger, and just as the general was delighted, he said, "I call this... siege and attack."
The generals saluted and said, "I will accept your instruction!"
How come I'm a gentleman again?
Jiang Qingzhi smiled bitterly, "It seems that I can't change my habit of being a teacher."
Hu Zongxian said softly: "My Lord's words have made the generals of Datong grateful and shed tears. This is a great gain."
Jiang Qingzhi shook his head without comment.
Hu Zongxian sighed, "I know that Yan Song's party covets military power. Datong is an important town in the Nine Frontiers and is the most valued by Yan's party. In fact, before Lord Bo came to Datong, Yan's party had already made many attempts, but all failed. Otherwise, they would not have pushed Qiu Luan out."
Jiang Qingzhi was delighted. "Including last time, I ruined the Yan Party's plan for Datong twice."
"Yes."
Hu Zongxian's eyes were full of complexities. He thought that if his boss was just a relative of the emperor, it would be fine. He would be a parasite at most. But he was not only a relative of the emperor, but his military skills were even more amazing.
He was familiar with history books and knew that if this person did not go astray, he would definitely be remembered in history and become a famous official. And if he could follow him and continue to make achievements...
Hu Zongxian suddenly felt a little hot.
On the top of Datong City, Xu Li leaned against the wall and asked, "Why is there no sound?"
Zhang Qian said: "Maybe, the war has stopped?"
A general looked pale and said, "I'm afraid it's..."
He was hesitant to utter the word "defeat".
Xu Li pretended to be worried and said, "I wanted to send troops to rescue them, but firstly, I did not have the permission of Chang Wei Bo and the general. It would be a serious crime to send troops without authorization. Secondly, I am worried that the enemy is spying nearby. If they take advantage of the opportunity to attack, I will be guilty of a great crime..."
Zhang Qian immediately added: "Yes! If Datong is lost, the capital will be shaken. We will not be able to escape the blame."
Everyone was silent.
Someone said, "How about sending a few people out to get information?"
You are bringing up all sorts of issues... Xu Li glanced at the man and thought that he would settle the score with him after this matter was resolved.
But the suggestion is fine.
Just open the city gate a crack.
Just as Xu Li was about to nod, he heard someone shout, "Cavalry spotted."
"Be alert!" Xu Li shouted.
Then, he stared with wide eyes at the dozens of riders appearing in the distance.
At this moment, there was only one thought in his mind: It’s the enemy! It’s the enemy! It’s the enemy…
"It's the enemy's flag!"
someone exclaimed.
"Archer!" Xu Li's face flushed, and it was unclear whether he was panicked or excited, or both.
The archers stepped forward.
"No." Someone said, "The man is wearing our army's armor!"
Dozens of riders reined in their horses outside the range of arrows.
The leader was actually a teenager.
"That man...that man is the young follower of Chang Wei Bo!" Someone recognized Sun Chonglou.
"This is..." Xu Li shook his body and forced a smile, "Where did this flag come from?"
"Big flag!" Sun Chonglou stretched out his hand.
The wind is quite strong.
The flag fluttered loudly. The soldiers behind him tried to pass the flag to Sun Chonglou. Seeing him hold the flagpole easily with one hand, they could not help but exclaim, "What a great strength."
Sun Chonglou held the flagpole with one hand and urged his horse.
The warhorse neighed loudly as it moved forward.
The young loyal servant raised the flag and threw it forward. The sharp end of the flagpole pierced the ground.
Sun Chonglou drew his sword and cut off the flagpole with one stroke.
The big flag fluttered down and was blown forward by the strong wind.
Sun Chonglou urged his horse forward and reined in his warhorse.
The warhorse stood up.
Sun Chonglou drew his sword and shouted:
"My young master led the army to defeat the enemy. Our Ming Dynasty... is mighty!"
There was deathly silence on the top of the city wall as everyone watched the young servant's horse fall heavily, its hooves trampling on the enemy's flag.
Then he looked up at the top of the city.
A great victory?
This is impossible!
There was confusion and despair in Xu Li's eyes.
All his plans and hopes came to nothing.
The people around them, who had been in deathly silence, finally woke up from their shock and disbelief.
We actually won?
Someone raised his arms and shouted.
"Wan Sheng!"
"Wan Sheng!"
On the top of the city wall, countless arms suddenly appeared.
The cheers were like thunder, breaking the panic of the soldiers and civilians in the city.
"What?" An old man walked out of his house and listened to the cheers.
Family members rushed out and neighbors came out too.
The whole street was filled with people.
The previous martial law order collapsed, and even the soldiers patrolling the streets were looking towards the north.
No one believed that the Datong border troops, which had always been like turtles, could win.
So, for a moment, the entire Datong city seemed to have stopped in time.
It was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Until the city gate was opened, Sun Chonglou rushed into the city with dozens of riders.
"Great victory!"
The young servant was covered in blood, waving his long sword, his face flushed with excitement.
The cavalrymen behind him shouted, "Captain Wilbur led his army to defeat the enemy, a great victory!"
Only then did the soldiers and civilians in the city dare to believe it.
"Victory?" The old man looked at his children and grandchildren tremblingly.
"Yes, Grandfather, we win!"
The old man seemed to be about to fall down, and his children and grandchildren rushed over to him.
"roll!"
The old man panted and drove away his children and grandchildren.
Facing north.
He spoke tremblingly.
"Wang Ershun, the border army of Datong, congratulates the Ming Dynasty and wishes it a long victory!"
"Wan Sheng!"
Amid countless cheers, the old man knelt down with difficulty and kowtowed towards the north.
"father!"
"grandfather!"
His children and grandchildren didn't know why he did this and came over to support him.
"Step aside."
The old man shook his head, and after his children and grandchildren had moved away, he raised his hands towards the north.
"Brothers, the victory news we have been waiting for for a long time has arrived."
The old man choked up, "It's decades late! But it finally came."
Cheers spread throughout the city.
In a mansion, an old man sighed to his son, "Refuse Xu Li's invitation and say that your father is ill."
The son hesitated for a moment, "Dad, Xu Li is a member of the Yan Party. Prime Minister Yan is now in his prime. If we can get close to him, my son..."
"You want to rise to the top overnight, your father knows. But you listen to the shouting outside." The old man pointed outside, "Xu Li's people said that the young nobleman is just a lucky minister, and we just need to let him return empty-handed, and he will be rewarded later. But you listen..."
"Wan Sheng!"
The cheers outside were getting louder and louder.
Seeing that his son was still unwilling to give up, the old man scolded him, "The Datong defenders have not dared to attack for many years. This time it was the long Wei Bo who insisted. Everyone says he is ambitious, but listen, this is victory news!"
The old man lowered his voice and shouted angrily, "You only see the wealth, but you don't know that there is a knife hanging above the wealth. If it falls, someone will die!"
"It might be General Zhang who leads the army to victory." The son was unwilling to accept this.
"Fool!" the old man cursed, "If Zhang Da had such ability, how could he have achieved nothing in so many years? That young nobleman is the leader of this battle. My son, this is not a lucky minister who likes to show off, but a deadly killer. Our family dare not accept this wealth! We cannot accept it!"
Seeing his son's annoyance, the old man sighed, "We want wealth and honor, but that young nobleman might want to kill us!"
……
The army turned back.
Countless people greeted them on both sides of the street.
Xu Li took the lead.
His heart was filled with bitterness, but he forced a smile to greet her.
"Congratulations, sir!"
Jiang Qingzhi reined in the BMW Lu Wei had given him and looked down at him, "Has Datong had such a great victory in recent years?"
Behind him, someone shouted, "In this battle, we killed 737 enemy soldiers and captured 232."
Jiang Qingzhi asked again: "Has Datong had such a great victory in recent years?"
Xu Li felt as if there was a flame in his heart, burning his mouth and making him feel dry and upset. He looked up and said, "No."
"Well then." The young noble pointed at him, "Are you convinced?"
Xu Li was a member of Yan Song's faction, and Jiang Qingzhi forced him in front of these people, seemingly in a playful manner.
In fact, it was just a slap in the face to Yan Song from hundreds of miles away.
Whether Xu Li bows his head is the key to whether this slap can hit Yan Song's face.
Xu Li was struggling in his heart.
Just when he was about to remain silent, he saw Hu Zongxian smiling behind Jiang Qingzhi, and Zhang Da was looking at him with a fierce look.
If he didn't respond, Jiang Qingzhi could use the momentum of his great victory to deal with him in the name of disrespect.
Between Yan Song getting slapped in the face and himself being punished, Xu Li chose his fellow Taoist without hesitation...
He lowered his head.
"I am convinced!"
……
The fourth update is here.
(End of this chapter)
