Runzhou City.
After a war has ended, it has also reached the end of the war.
Because of Zhu Gu's good reputation in Runzhou, many people were willing to come to help the soldiers defend the city.
Everywhere you can see civilians helping the soldiers to carry the wounded or carrying materials to defend the city.
Seeing such a scene, Li Chengqian finally smiled happily.
"Only if the military and civilians are as close as one family can our Datang Dynasty endure for a long time."
He turned back to look at Zhu Gu and said, "These are all your credit, Lord Zhu."
"Your Highness is serious."
Zhu Gu smiled bitterly and said: "They are all good people from Runzhou. They care about the country and are willing to contribute to the country."
"And Zhu Gu is just lucky enough to come to this good place."
"well……"
Zhu Gu sighed and said: "Besides, if it weren't for me, how could all the households in Runzhou have lost their sons..."
Of course he was talking about the battle across the river with the rebels.
He led 15,000 troops to stop the enemy on the south bank of the Yangtze River.
It's a pity that he was defeated in the end.
Seeing his melancholy look, Li Chengqian patted him on the shoulder.
"It doesn't matter."
"Those are the heroes of our Tang Dynasty, and you are also good."
Li Chengqian chuckled and said: "At the very least, you are the only person in Jiangnan who dares to take the initiative to fight with the rebels."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Gu blushed even more, but he didn't say much about it.
Zhu Gu turned to ask, "I wonder how many troops His Highness the Crown Prince has brought this time?"
"Don't you see it?"
"Originally I brought 7,300 people."
"But in the end, there were about 6,800 people who made it to Runzhou City alive."
Six thousand eight hundred people.
This is not much.
Including the current manpower in Runzhou City, the total is only more than 10,000 people.
But including today's casualties, the enemy's casualties were still over 30,000.
Can this city still be defended?
Zhu Gu really lost confidence.
Seeing his appearance, Li Chengqian patted his shoulder.
"don’t worry."
"We will definitely be able to hold on."
"And I guarantee that as long as we hold on for ten days, reinforcements will arrive in ten days."
Speaking of this, he suddenly took a deep look at Zhu Gu and said, "If Runzhou is not lost, the gateway to Jiangnan Road will not be lost."
"You can't penetrate even half a step deep into Jiangnan without losing the enemy at the Jiangnan gate."
"In this way, the people in Jiangnan will not suffer any harm."
He patted Zhu Gu's shoulder again and said, "I believe that our Jiangnan soldiers will be able to guard the gates of their homes."
Hearing this, Zhu Gu was also moved.
He nodded solemnly: "I will be at your disposal, and I will die without regrets."
"Your Highness is not your Highness, and you are immortal."
"Next, we will be comrades fighting side by side."
Li Chengqian took a deep look at Zhu Gu and said, "Our mission is to make these rebels trapped in the quagmire and unable to get out."
"And I also believe that our imperial army will definitely come with reinforcements in the shortest possible time and kill all those traitors who dare to launch a rebellion..."
…
The night is deep.
But Li Chengqian couldn't sleep.
After much thought, he strolled out of the government office and came to the street.
Seeing him coming out, Luo Ding'an followed him and called: "Your Highness."
"Um."
Li Chengqian nodded and said, "If you can't sleep, take me to the wounded barracks."
During the war, Li Chengqian could do very little.
In addition to using my own ability to kill a few more enemies, I can only use my own medical skills to save a few more brothers.
Anyway, I have nothing to do, so I might as well go to the wounded barracks and have a look.
Luo Ding'an did not hesitate and led Li Chengqian directly to the wounded barracks.
Due to the outbreak of the war, many courtyards near the streets were temporarily requisitioned by the court as barracks for soldiers.
The site used as a barracks for wounded soldiers was a restaurant.
Just looking at the size, you can tell that this should be the largest restaurant in Runzhou City during peacetime, and laughter is definitely indispensable on weekdays.
But now, all that can be heard here are the painful wails of the wounded soldiers.
The soldiers who were pulled back from the battlefield were stabbed several times at the least, and had their arms and legs broken at the worst.
But Li Chengqian now is not the same person he was when he was a child.
He was used to such scenes.
Military doctors are busy everywhere, some are bandaging the wounds of the wounded soldiers, and some are changing the dressings of the wounded soldiers.
Due to the existence of Li Chengqian, many traditions have been changed.
For example, now, Li Shimin explicitly requires that every army in the Tang Dynasty must have a military medical team of one hundred people.
Because only in this way can more people survive.
And Li Chengqian didn't hesitate. He took the medical kit from the side and straddled his body, and began to bandage the wound of the injured soldier closest to him.
Luo Ding'an had also been treated by Li Chengqian earlier.
Therefore, he was not surprised by this scene.
But when he looked at Li Chengqian's back, he felt a little emotional.
Throughout history, how many generals can be so considerate of their soldiers? How many princes can get along with the soldiers like this?
I'm afraid those people who come to the wounded barracks and take a look at it will feel that they have been filthy, right?
After thinking about it, Luo Ding'an also walked to Li Chengqian's side and used his only remaining arm to help Li Chengqian work together.
Li Chengqian looked at the pawn underground: "Although this guy is not that old, he looks about the same as you back then."
Luo Ding'an was only sixteen or seventeen years old when he first met Li Chengqian.
At that time, he had just come off the battlefield injured.
Still remember, it was Li Chengqian who bandaged his wounds at that time.
And after he returned, he still used this matter to brag.
When he saw Li Chengqian preparing to clean the soldier's wounds with alcohol.
Luo Ding'an also understood what he meant.
"That's true."
"It's just that he's not as good as me."
Luo Ding'an spoke slowly: "Think back then, even Liang Shidu's light cavalry and Mobei's iron cavalry were no match for us."
"Looking at you, it's too bad, right?"
"Can you still get hurt in a fight with those ragtag rebels?"
Hearing this, the soldier didn't know whether he was in pain or ashamed, his face turned red.
Li Chengqian on the side couldn't help but joked: "When we attacked Liangshidu, who was chopped off three times? When we fought against Mobei Iron Cavalry, who was chopped off an arm?"
"Hey, it's me."
Luo Ding'an smiled dryly and scratched his head, and said: "But aren't we scared? I cut off the heads of the two Mobei barbarians and the heads of the three Liang Master Du Qingqi."
The two sang together as if chatting.
But in fact, the two of them were using their words to attract the soldier's attention and prevent him from being hurt to death.
Similarly, they were also using their own words to stimulate the recruit and give him the belief to live.
"Boy, His Royal Highness will help you bandage your wounds. This is an honor and an honor."
Luo Ding'an glanced at the pawn lying down and said with a smile: "Remember, you have to survive no matter what, otherwise you won't have the chance to brag."
After saying this, Luo Ding'an followed Li Chengqian towards the next wounded soldier.
Their arrival may not change anything.
It will not prevent soldiers from suffering pain, nor will it prevent soldiers from bleeding.
But as long as he is around, these soldiers will have the will to live.
As long as he is here, these soldiers can endure no matter how painful it is...
Because he is Li Chengqian, he is the prince...
