Chapter 67 Competing for merit
Two days later, the imperial ministers sent by the imperial court arrived. Lord Fang and Lord Huang led the civil and military ministers to welcome them out of the south gate. The soldiers lined up on both sides, with flags fluttering. On both sides of the road, there were posts every ten steps, and in the shops along the way, the people cheered.
The sound is endless.
The honor guard of the strange soldiers led by Wan Chengpeng lined up on both sides of the city gate, with eighteen military flags opening the way. The formation was neat and majestic. Under the command of Wan Chengpeng, the cavalry honor guard held up their spears to greet the ceremony in uniform movements. Waiting for Captain Shi
After the team entered the city, forty cavalrymen led by Wan Chengpeng led the way.
After entering the city, Captain Shi wanted to go up to the tower in front to observe the enemy's situation, so, surrounded by people, he went to the north gate and climbed onto the tower.
It was sunny and windy at that time. The Taiwei looked far into the distance from the city tower and could clearly see the Tufan military camp. In the distance outside the city, he could see that the Tufan military camp was overwhelming and boundless, like a black mass.
Haiyang. "How come the Tufan army is so large, but it stands still and is in such a stalemate with our army?" Taiwei Shi turned around and asked Fang and Huang beside him.
General Huang immediately stepped forward and replied: "That's because our army defended properly and assisted each other in attack and defense. As a result, the enemy's several attacks on the city were at a disadvantage, so naturally they had to retreat and defend each other." Then he reported to Taiwei Shi one by one how to use the cavalry.
The team assisted the defense at the bottom of the city, and cooperated with the archers on the city to repel the enemy's repeated attacks on the city. He also introduced Mr. Wang, the governor of the cavalry battalion, to Taiwei Shi.
Seeing that Governor Wang was getting stronger and stronger, Taiwei Shi praised him a few words. Governor Wang quickly thanked him and replied: "I have more than enough ambition but not enough strength. It was only thanks to the strong support of the young talents under your command that we were able to build this place."
Wei Gong." After saying that, he pointed down at Wan Chengpeng, who was leading the cavalry honor guard below the city tower. Lieutenant Shi looked at the man, and he seemed familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him before.
When Wan Chengpeng saw that the Taiwei was looking at him, he immediately got off his horse, knelt down and said, "Wan Chengpeng, the son of Wan Xianghui, the Chief Minister of Political Affairs, pays homage to the Chief Taiwei." Upon hearing this, Taiwei Shi said, "Oh, you are the son of Wan Shenzheng.
?Yes, you are indeed from a famous family. I hope you will work harder and make new achievements."
After hearing this, Wan Chengpeng was so excited that his face turned red and he quickly thanked her.
The next day, Taiwei Shi summoned all the soldiers to the General Military Mansion to discuss matters. Taiwei Shi read out the imperial edict in public, stating that the Holy Emperor could not bear the devastation of the war for his people, and would come to the front line in person in the near future to negotiate peace with the Tufans, persuade them to withdraw their troops, and return the troops.
The world is at peace.
After reading the imperial edict, Taiwei Shi discussed with Fang and Huang how to ensure the safety of the emperor after his arrival and other related matters, as well as how to arrange the details of peace negotiations with Tufan. Finally, he asked the two adults: "I
How many soldiers are captured by the enemy now?"
Master Fang replied: "Since our army retreated to the city, we have mainly defended and rarely attacked. Although both sides suffered casualties, we have not captured any enemy soldiers. Only in the previous battle of Wild Wolf Valley, our army captured
Some Tufan soldiers were used as slaves in the army, but due to disability, illness and other reasons, there are only about twenty left."
"Oh, there are only more than twenty prisoners? That's really a few. What should we do?" After hearing this, Taiwei Shi murmured to himself.
"Excuse me, Lord Taiwei, what is your purpose in interfering with the prisoners?" Lord Huang asked.
"It's like this. Before I came, the Holy Father had a decree to inform me that after arriving at the front line, he would personally release hundreds of enemy prisoners to show the benevolence of our Dafeng Dynasty and the sincerity of the peace talks, so as to facilitate the smooth progress of the peace talks."
Taiwei Shi said worriedly.
After hearing this, everyone fell silent. After pondering for a long time, Mr. Huang said: "There is no fighting between the two sides now. It is indeed not easy to capture hundreds of enemy prisoners. I would like to ask Mr. Taiwei to inform the emperor."
Master Fang saw the displeasure on Taiwei Shi's face, so he stepped forward and said, "It's not that difficult. The sharp cavalry under Master Huang's account are very powerful and have repeatedly performed extraordinary feats. If they can surprise the enemy camp at the right time, they can capture dozens of people."
It is not difficult to capture hundreds of enemy soldiers."
When Taiwei Shi heard this, he was overjoyed and said quickly: "Yes, yes, yes, Master Huang, aren't your cavalry very powerful? This is the time when they are making great contributions to the country. Please arrange the execution as soon as possible."
Mr. Huang was very dissatisfied. Unexpectedly, he had just shown some merit and was treated by Mr. Fang. However, he had no choice but to order the king to summon the cavalry leaders to come to the hall for orders.
After hearing the news, Wan Chengpeng, who was waiting for his orders in the hall, thought that the opportunity had come, and hurried to the front of the hall to prostrate himself: "The general is here, please give me your instructions!"
Lord Huang explained Taiwei Shi's intentions to him and ordered him to lead the cavalry battalion of warriors to surprise the Tufan enemy camp and capture hundreds of prisoners to restore his life.
Wan Chengpeng was dumbfounded when he heard this. What kind of opportunity was there for him to make meritorious deeds? This was clearly asking him to die. He didn't know what to do for a moment, either agreeing or not agreeing. He looked at him in embarrassment.
Look at Governor Wang standing aside.
When Governor Wang saw this boy, he was trying to steal the limelight for something like this. He must have hit the point of the gun. He glared at Wan Chengpeng and stepped forward and said: "Vice Governor Wan, such important military affairs should be handled by the cavalry."
The entire battalion must work together to complete the task. Where is Deputy Zhang? You quickly ask him to come with you and accept the order."
Only then did Wan Chengpeng wake up from a dream, and hurriedly went down to summon Tianci into the hall to receive his orders.
After Tianci arrived, he listened to Mr. Huang's order, pondered for a moment, and then calmly realized: "It is not difficult to capture a hundred enemy prisoners, but if we attack immediately, we will only return in vain, and the gain will not be worth the loss. If we can take time,
, let our cavalry battalion choose the opportunity to act, and we are guaranteed to complete the mission, even with two hundred prisoners."
After hearing what Mr. Huang said, he felt that this boy had gone too far. He felt a little sweat for him and said: "There is no such thing as joking in the army. You have to think carefully before speaking. Don't brag about Haikou."
"Okay! How long do you think it will take to do it?" Captain Shi was very satisfied with having such a responsible boy.
"Within three days at most." Tianci replied.
"Three days?" Taiwei Shi calculated the emperor's itinerary in his mind and said, "Okay! Capture more than a hundred enemy prisoners within three days from tomorrow, otherwise we will come to see you!"
"The last general takes command!" Tianci bowed.
Chapter completed!