After seeing the two bloody heads hanging on the flagpole together with the heads of the traitor Jiang Xin, he could only bite the bullet and hold on to the city. It wasn't until Huang Qiong scolded this colleague who still couldn't figure out what he should do and asked him to go to the city immediately to organize manpower to provide security for the defenders that he climbed down the barrier and did his part. thing.
Seeing Zhao Wushu coming over, Huang Qiong knew that the rebel offensive would definitely be defeated, and stopped Liu Hu's attempt to kill him. He did not ask how the battle was going, but directly said: "No problem, how are the casualties of our army? How is the morale of the soldiers now?"
"Your Majesty, although our army is geographically advantageous, its strength is too disparate compared to the rebels. The rebels can be divided into several waves to attack in turn, and can be replaced and modified by each other, but our army can only concentrate its forces to fight against them. This From the Mao period to the present garrison period, our army did not even get a warm meal."
"As for the casualties, they are indeed quite heavy. After several hours of fierce fighting, our army's casualties accounted for 30% of the total strength. But the biggest problem is that the soldiers are a little too tired. These soldiers spend most of their time stationed in the interior. Most of them have never been on the battlefield. They are not veterans of the border army who can march and fight continuously for days and nights without rest."
However, Zhao Wushu's following words were prompted by Fan Jian who was beside Huang Qiong several times. Although he hesitated several times, he still didn't say it completely in the end. Although he only spoke half of his words, what he said was enough for Huang Qiong. The meaning of Zhao Wuye's words has been made very obvious. The so-called elites of the garrison at Hulao Pass are compared to the inland guards.
If compared with the frontier army and the four major battalions, it is still far behind. However, Huang Qiong couldn't comment too much on these things for the time being. The mainland has enjoyed peace for more than a hundred years, and the situation of Wen Tian and Wu Xi cannot be changed in a short time. The fact that the Hulao Pass garrison has been able to sustain itself until now is actually somewhat beyond Huang Qiong's expectations.
Huang Qiong avoided some sensitive topics, but said: "Don't worry, I have arranged for people to prepare hot meals. I have ordered that all the cattle in the pass be slaughtered so that the soldiers can eat them." Serve a meal of beef. Go and warn that official. If that official dares to take action, those people above will be their role models."
After Zhao Wushu turned around to make arrangements, the soldiers went without a break for a day, and Huang Qiong, who wanted to set an example, also didn't have a break for a day. At this time, he was also exhausted, so he simply stopped caring about his image and sat down on the ground. Turning his head and looking at Fan Jian, who had been silent and looking a little pale, he smiled and said, "Mr. Jean was shocked."
He was born into a wealthy family since childhood, although his family is also a martial arts family. But Fan Jian, who didn't like fighting and killing since he was a child, is actually a spoiled child. He was not too unfamiliar with the scene of Jianghu people fighting. But this was the first time he had seen such a scene of flesh and blood flying on the battlefield.
On the battlefield, this kind of scene of tens of thousands of people fighting and fighting can't be compared to the fighting of Jianghu people. To be honest, he was indeed a little scared. However, this somewhat unusual guy, after regaining his breath, felt that the scenes in front of him were not ordinary excitement.
Hearing Huang Qiong's inquiry, he did not hide anything and said: "Your Majesty, although I am a little frightened, Jian actually likes this scene. Two armies fighting, this scene is far more interesting than the fight between Jianghu people. Can It probably takes a lot of effort to train an army of tens of thousands of people so that their arms can be commanded."
This guy's somewhat offbeat answer made Huang Qiong spit out all the water he had just drank in his mouth. This guy is always so unexpected. If a normal person saw this kind of battlefield littered with corpses for the first time, it would be good if he didn't pee his pants in fear. He would actually feel excited. This guy's taste is not ordinary.
After the arrangement was completed, Zhao Wushu, who had turned around and returned, interrupted the conversation between the two people. However, after Zhao Wushu returned, he persuaded Huang Qiong to go to Dutong Yamen to rest, but Huang Qiong rejected it without even thinking about it. No matter how hard Zhao Wushu tried to persuade him, the most he could do was to allow him to rest inside the tower.
He tried to persuade him to no avail, but he was a little worried about Huang Qiong's health. He was afraid that something would happen to the prince and it would be difficult to explain it to the emperor and his superiors. Zhao Wusha pulled Fan Jian, who got along well with him at the Xiaoqi camp, aside and said : "I said, brother, you are different from us."
"You are the person next to the prince. We can't persuade him, but you don't say anything to help him. Look at the expression on the prince's face, but it's not ordinary. We, the rough guys, are all beaten on the battlefield. People like me don’t take staying up late as a big deal. But the prince is a scholar and has been pampered in a palace since he was a child. How can he resist staying up like this?"
"You boy, I usually see you as careless, but now you are more attentive. I know better than you whether the King of England's body can withstand the torment. But this time the King of England and the King of Shu are appointed respectively, Zhengzhou and Ruzhou Disposer, this is the only one I have after Emperor Taizong. How many eyes are watching in this court and palace?"
"The King of England is different from the King of Shu. He has no foundation in the court. He was able to gain such trust from the emperor entirely because he was willing to stand up for the ordinary people in the world. Your boy has been in the border army and has not been transferred back for a long time. There are some things you don’t know. But it’s better that you don’t know some things.”
"There are some things that I can't tell you. You only need to know that in order to let the emperor know what King Jing did when he became the vassal, the King of England was assassinated and seriously injured and almost died because of the people of Zhengzhou. It is enough to have the closest person to you. In short, let me tell you, the King of England is definitely not the kind of royal family you imagine, who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun."
"The King of England is only eighteen years old, with only a few trustworthy people around him, but he has to face such a dangerous situation. How much pressure do you think the King of England is under? This time, the defense of the entire Hulao Pass is handed over to a person of no more than one rank. Captain, how much pressure will he face? You have to know what will happen if Hulao Pass is lost and the King of England returns to Jingzhao."
"Although your boy was also fought on the battlefield, even the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Hulao Pass is not as experienced as you in actual combat. But to be honest, you have never served as a commander-in-chief in any aspect. The King of England this time Break the conventions and routines, boldly use a captain, and leave the war completely to your command. Your boy said it himself, how much risk does he have to take? "
"If you really think about the King of England sincerely, you kid should use all your skills and fight this battle with all your heart. Use your military exploits to stop others' mouths and let the emperor and the court see it. The King of England's vision is not wrong, and the King of England has not chosen the wrong person. Liu Hu and I will take care of the King of England. Just do your own thing well and don't let the King of England down."
"Besides, although the King of England seems to have an easy-going temperament, he is very stubborn. How can you and I persuade him to live with his temperament? You saw it just now, who can imagine him killing a scholar? When people come, will they not hesitate at all? Is there still a trace of elegance there? Grandma, let alone you, I was shocked, I thought the King of England in front of me was a different person."
"You kid, please take it easy and don't be the unlucky third person. However, although the King of England is young, he still has a very accurate eye for people. Your kid performed well today, and the King of England is also very satisfied. Everyone said Thousand-mile horses are common, but Bole is not common. But you kid is really not so lucky to meet such a wise and discerning person at such a young age."
"Others may not have such an opportunity in their entire lives, but you met it so easily. I said it's okay, brother, our prince always attaches great importance to capable people. How about we take a gamble? As long as you fight this battle well, you will definitely have a bright future in the future."
"Damn it, I really don't know what kind of shitty luck you have. Good luck makes people a little jealous. Even a scholar like me is a little jealous when I look at it. There are thousands of military attachés at the rank of captain in this army. Wan, but for a good thing like your brother, you are still the first one." Speaking of Huang Qiong's attention to Zhao Wusha, even Fan Jian, who is open-minded by nature, was a little bit bitter.
"Sir, you don't need to be jealous. It doesn't matter that your skills are earned through life and death in the frontier army. If you, sir, have such thoughts, when you get back, I will say hello to the Ministry of War and send you to the frontier army for a few years of training." .When your husband has been tempered by the flames of war and has mastered this skill, I will also give him a chance."
Before Zhao Wushu could reply, Huang Qiong's cold voice came from behind Fan Jian. Hearing the cold voice coming from behind, Fan Jian was startled and turned around, and saw Huang Qiong's equally cold face. He was so frightened that he shrank his neck and did not dare to say anything?
Zhao Wu was still in a daze when he just learned from Fan Jian that this young prince had been assassinated and almost died because he petitioned for the people of Zhengzhou. After meeting Huang Qiong, he didn't say much? He just bowed and went to inspect the defense. After an offensive and defensive battle in the middle of the day and night, although the rebels failed to succeed, the defenders at the gate were also exhausted.
Zhao Wushu was worried that the rebels' previous attack would fail, so he came over for a sneak attack in the middle of the night. Therefore, he attached great importance to the defense of the city. Especially after hearing Fan Jian's words about how much pressure the King of England had to bear, Zhao Wushu paid more attention to the city's defense. And there are some things that he needs to think about.
Although he is restricted by his rank, there are some things in the court that he is not very clear about. But these days, some things are hard to keep secret. Although there are no computers or phones, gossip spreads quickly. In particular, the Xiaoqi camp is located in Mengjin, which is very close to Jingzhao. He still knows some things.
For example, the King of England argued with several members of the clan who were penniless in order to provide money and food for disaster relief in the northwest. They argued in Wende Palace until the end and loudly denounced them. It was not until these stingy guys finally pulled out some hair and used it to provide relief to the victims. He learned something from the mouths of those who served in the palace and his former colleagues in the border army.
Although the emperor had been covering up the previous assassination of the King of England. Although I don’t know the real reason, I don’t know everything. So Zhao Wushu believed at least most of what Fan Jian said. Zhao Wuye was not born into a noble family, and he even became an orphan at a young age.
Without the kindness of his father, he gained his level by working hard in the frontier army, fighting one battle after another.
Unlike those children from aristocratic families, people of his origin have innate compassion for the poor people.
Although he couldn't say that he believed everything Fan Jian said in the second half, he at least believed 70% to 80% of it. With this foundation, his heart, which was eager to make achievements, suddenly tilted towards Huang Qiong. At least in his mind, if he wanted to find a bigger backer than Commander Yu Du, the British King seemed to be a better person.
