Liu Chan, Guan Yu and others hurriedly stepped forward to help the three of them up. The stench of blood and lack of cleaning for days immediately hit their faces, but no one cared at this time.
Instead, these symbolize the merits of the Jiangling defenders.
"You have guarded Jiangling with three thousand men, and it has not fallen into the enemy's hands so far. You have worked hard!" Liu Chan glanced at these good men with torn armor and injuries, and said loudly, "I am asking the King of Hanzhong for a reward for you. If you don't fall, you will be rewarded." One person! In addition, in my own name, I will give each of you a thousand dollars, two pieces of cloth, and a jar of fine wine to express my feelings!"
"Thank you, Prince!" Everyone was overjoyed. As soldiers, they only wanted food and wages to be paid on time, so they burned incense.
As for fighting and fighting, it is a matter of duty. Unless someone has outstanding achievements, rewards have always been given to generals.
Then the general will reward his own troops. How much he can get depends on the general's mood and character.
It is rare for a reward to be given directly to each soldier like this.
No matter how much the reward was, it represented the importance the Crown Prince attached to ordinary soldiers like them, which moved them deeply.
What's more, for ordinary soldiers like them, this reward is really quite a lot.
Calculated based on two thousand people, this is 2 million coins, 4,000 bolts of cloth, and 1,000 jars of wine.
Even based on Liu Chan's current financial resources, this is considered a huge loss. After all, he spent a lot of money on purchasing supplies in the early stage, and he also had to support his troops on weekdays.
But he didn't feel bad. If these people saved Jiangling, the battle of Jingzhou would end. Otherwise, they would continue to fight with Sun Quan around Nanjun.
At that time, those who attack Jiangling Fortress will be on their side.
What these people saved for Lao Liu and themselves was countless lives and the living standards of the people in Jingyi and Yizhou.
If the army fights for a long time, the people's taxes will not be reduced. How many people will be unable to survive, and eventually sell their land at a low price and become the shadow of a powerful family?
Compared with their role in protecting Jiangling, this mere reward is really nothing.
Besides, I still have the fortune and destiny, and Sun Quan from the police, so I can beat Lao Liu when I go back, so money will never be a problem.
"The two of you organized three thousand soldiers to defend the city. Both of our soldiers and you have been injured and exhausted, but they have not yet surrendered to the enemy. They are indeed our loyal and good generals." Liu Chan said with a smile to Zhao Lei and Wang Zuo, "After this battle, we will be related to each other." My uncle has promoted and rewarded you two, and I should also tell my father about your contribution, so that your blood will not be shed in vain."
"Thank you, Prince! Protecting the family and the country is our equal responsibility. I will die without regrets and I dare not take any credit." The two of them bowed and thanked him.
Liu Chan nodded and praised a few more words. Finally, he looked at Shen Zhong but didn't say much. He just grinned and lightly hit his shoulder: "Well done!"
The prince's smile and behavior at this time were not as dignified as when he treated others just now, but he was extremely cordial.
Shen Zhong also grinned, completely silent.
Regarding Shen Zhong, Liu Chan didn't mention the reward at all, and even said only three words, but Zhao Lei and Wang Zuo on the side felt envious.
This is obviously the kind of treatment only the prince's confidants would have. With the prince's style, how could he suffer a loss?
Afterwards, Liu Chan ordered people to properly arrange the Jiangling garrison, and the army marched into Jiangling to rest and station.
On the Yangtze River, those taking over the warships at this time were all Jingzhou soldiers under Guan Yu. These people were also proficient in water warfare. Coupled with the low morale of Wu Jun, Wu Jun actually failed to take advantage of water warfare, which he was best at during the brief confrontation. .
Afterwards, it seemed that Zhu Ran had ordered the Wu army warships to evacuate one after another, stationed at the Public Security Bureau, and confronted the Shu army from the north to the south.
Liu Chan and others did not give orders to continue the pursuit.
[Zhuge Liang’s favorability +2] (90)
[Zhuge Liang's favorability is 90, military management +10×2, political strategy +10×2, strategy +10×2, farming +10×2... (a few words are omitted here)]
[Farming talent increased to excellent talent]
[The skillful craftsman talent has been upgraded to excellent talent]
Liu Chan was a little confused when he saw the sudden increase in favorability. What happened?
Zhuge Liang cupped his hands and said with a smile: "The prince advances and retreats in a measured manner. He has understood the essence of the word war. Liang is very relieved."
After thinking about it for a while, Liu Chan probably understood why his favorability level had increased.
The reason should be that despite his successive victories, he did not give the order to continue the pursuit.
It’s not just about deciding when to fight, who to fight, how to fight, and how to deal with winning or losing, it’s knowledge.
Even when to stop fighting is a science, and it is no less important than the previous items.
Both of these sentences come from great military strategists, so who is right?
All are correct, it just changes depending on the time, place, and enemy.
There are people who know how to fight, are good at using soldiers, and have courage beyond all others, but they just won't stop.
It stopped when it was time to kill the enemy, and when it was time to stop, it chased and beat them fiercely.
The most typical example is the overlord Xiang Yu, who keeps winning battles and winning battles, while Qin Shihuang is lying on his back - unable to win, but in the end he loses the world.
When the army marched to Jiangling, Zhuge Liang had already ordered his troops to divide his troops to capture Maicheng, Jingcheng and other small cities. The defenders all surrendered in anticipation of the wind.
Now the only thing missing from Jingzhou's public security system was Sun Quan, who was the last step to completely drive him out of Jingzhou, but Liu Chan was no longer in a hurry.
Of course there's no rush, he shouldn't be the one who's anxious now.
With the large amount of grain and grass brought by the Yizhou Army and captured by Lu Xun, and the water channel on the west line of the Yangtze River being clear, Liu Chan only needed to rest and reorganize his army in Jiangling and wait for the anxious man to come to him.
Sun Quan, who had not yet received the battle report from the front line, did not seem too anxious at this time.
Although he felt that the start was unfavorable, he still had great confidence in the battle of Jingzhou.
Lu Xun was a talent recommended by Lu Meng and a leader of this generation of the Lu family with profound knowledge. He commanded an army of 30,000 in the west.
He still has more than 30,000 Jiangdong elites, and Jiangling City can be captured in three to five days.
And Guan Yu should have only more than 10,000 people, or even less.
The advantage is mine!
War is just a continuation of politics and one of the means to achieve an end. Every mature power leader knows this very well.
Since he had such an advantage in this battle, Sun Quan naturally had to make preparations for the post-war arrangements.
So since he arrived at the police station, he would entertain an important guest every now and then in his spare time.
The same is true today.
Sun Quan occupied Fu Shiren's former general's mansion as a temporary residence and office.
At this time, fire pots were burning everywhere in the house to block the cold outside. In the open space in the center of the seats, there were dancers dressed in cool clothes, performing some energetic performances.
Sun Quan could not kneel down and could only sit with his legs stretched out, but this did not prevent him from talking and laughing with the distinguished guests.
"Come on, Ji Yu, let me toast you. Haha, please." As he said this, he raised the wine cup in the distance.
His distinguished guest was Liu Zhang, the former lord of Yizhou and now the general Zhenwei.
After Kaicheng surrendered, his family, young and old, moved to live in the police station.
Of course, there is absolutely no shortage of daily necessities. There is good food and drink every day, and his personal freedom is not greatly restricted. Naturally, he has no intention of running away.
Besides, what would happen if I ran away?
Therefore, after arriving at the police station, Liu Zhang was extremely calm. Even Fu Shiren's surrender had nothing to do with him.
"Uh, please, please." Liu Zhang forced himself to smile and drank.
He had long since lost the capital and ambition to fight for world supremacy, and just wanted to live the rest of his life in peace. However, he did not expect that the police force would suddenly be occupied by Jiang Dong, and his peaceful life would be in trouble again.
Sun Quan often entertained him, and he could probably guess his intention, which was to use him to deal with Liu Bei.
If he can capture Jingzhou, he can help him regain Yizhou and continue to send troops westward. If successful, he will become Sun Quan's puppet in ruling Xichuan.
And whether he is willing or not, he has no capital to negotiate terms, so he can only go along with it every day.
"Ji Yu, it's really shameful that Liu Xuande, a member of the same clan, took over the Xichuan River from you. When I capture Zigui, I'll ask you to move there and I'll show you that I'm the shepherd of Yizhou. How about that?"
Thank you to the boss of "Qingxianren 2022" for 500 points, and the boss of "Book Friends 20200220164143092" for 100 points to invest in the Jihan Armed Group. The two points will be used to make up for Liu Chan's reward bleeding. Thank you for your support~
(End of chapter)
