Chapter 37: Start

On the fourth day, Du Shanhu finally came back. The re-dyeed red armor made him look murderous, but his fatigue was also obvious. In addition to the less than three hundred people who came back, they were also bloody cavalrymen. There was also a sparse team that made people feel like they could not see at first sight. The team formed was a group of Xiqin soldiers dressed in tattered clothes and covered with scars. Although they looked thin, although many of them were dragged by the people next to them, and some even fell to the ground while walking, but as these people gradually gathered together, the gaping horizontal swords, broken wooden sticks, and even some were holding stones. But in the gathering team, the blood-red eyes that exuded murderous intent made them look like a group of wild beasts foraging, and even the air seemed to have a slight smell of blood.

As Du Shanhu returned, there was a broken corpse. Half of the corpse's head was cut off, and only one left hand was left, with countless scars on his body. The corpse seemed to have been dead for a while, and no blood was flowing out, and it also emitted a fishy smell. However, Du Shanhu tied it tightly behind him like a treasure. With his arrival, the crowd quietly dispersed a passage...

"I am fortunate to be humiliated." When I came to Li Jinhua and others, Du Shanhu fell to the ground, but his voice was hoarse and sobbing. "These may be the remnants of the Xianfeng Army. General Zhang was killed in battle, General Wu died in battle, Xuanjie's captain Zhang Falu died in battle, Deputy Chief Xuanjie's captain Duan Tiande died in battle, and we found out that the Xixia army had retreated towards Qingyang Shanhu disobeyed the order of the adult military and took his brothers back to take General Zhang's body and was willing to be the adult military law."

After hearing what he said, what else could Li Jinhua, who brought the people to welcome him? After comforting her, she immediately ordered people to prepare food, drink and water, and welcomed the remnants of the Xianfeng Army into the camp.

After investigation, there were still 2,844 people left in the remnants of the Xianfeng Army. Except for the two lieutenants who were seriously injured and were snatched back by their subordinates, there were no ones who could not afford to be seriously injured. Just think about it, it would be clear that the seriously injured had been left behind. The generals of the Xianfeng Army were constantly responsible for leading the army to cut off the rear, and the casualties were the most severely injured. Except for Du Shanhu, there were only two seriously injured officers left. In this case, if the Xixia army had not retreated voluntarily and Du Shanhu had people to support him, it would have been estimated that 90% of the entire army would have been wiped out, and 10% would have starved to death on the way back.

With the addition of these people, the camp became noisy again. Now nearly 10,000 people have been stationed on this hill. Fortunately, there are three grain transport teams here, and the food and grass are enough for these people to eat for the first half of the year, and all the tents and clothes are included. With food and drink, you can get enough rest. Looking at these soldiers in the border town who just survived death but were extremely tired, Zhao Shimomo estimated how much physical strength they could recover in two days, especially the impact of the defeat on morale. Some soldiers did not collapse in the fierce battle, but caused permanent mental damage afterwards, and finally became crazy. Such examples are not uncommon, but he is of this era

The soldiers had a high evaluation. Most of the soldiers from Xiqin who were not from high origins had physical strength and tenacity that modern people could not match. Especially the soldiers who came back from the border town, the discipline, unity and crazy desire to fight showed that they showed made Zhao Shi sincerely surprised. They dragged their extremely scarred and exhausted bodies, and spontaneously formed a team of team leaders, wriggled their throats, and slowly stepped forward to get their own food and drinking water. They couldn't bear the sleepiness and immediately pulled their companions who were lying on the ground, shouted in a hoarse voice, drove them away, and let them eat. Some even muttered nervously while eating, such as killing all the Xixia dogs...

One day later, in the big tent.

"We will set out tomorrow and go to Qingyang"

When these words come out of Li Jinhua's mouth, they are destined to cause quarrels and noise among the crowd.

"Sir, we are just going to Qingyang to die. Not to mention the people of Xixia, there are tens of thousands of soldiers even... "

"Sir, the general's order is to let us garrison on the spot. Going to Qingyang is to disobey the military order. I hope you think twice..."

Only Du Shanhu shouted loudly: "My lord is so brave. My Xianfeng Army is willing to be a vanguard and fight with Xixia Dog." He was not just saying such words with his blood, but the Xianfeng Army lost a lot of losses. The general died in battle and the missing. When the reinforcements arrived, how could he tell the cause and effect in front of the general? Can the general believe that everything he said is true? The Xianfeng Army suffered losses and was at this point, and Qingyang was safe and sound. If this crime was not done well, it would have to fall on the Xianfeng Army. He had already thought clearly that the Xianfeng Army had no way out for public or private, and now the Xianfeng Army had no way out. It would be better to follow this amazing lieutenant to fight with him.

But his words were not popular, and someone immediately muttered: "You Xianfeng Army wants to go to die, we can't control it. We also have to drag our food protection army to follow you to serve as your back. There is no conscience."

This was a very loud voice. Du Shanhu was furious when he heard this, "What did you say?" He stepped forward and grabbed the man's collar and was about to fight. The people in the army all had a hot temper. Although he was a lieutenant of the Imperial Martial Arts Captain, he was not in line with the food protection army. The man was not afraid. Amid the loud curses, the two of them immediately fought together.

Everyone rushed forward in a mess and persuaded them separately. At this time, Li Jinhua's face was astonished as she was ashen. The big tent was simple and there was not even a table. Li Jinhua looked around, but picked up the chair behind her and threw it out. As the chairs were broken, everyone was silent.

Li Jinhua then sneered, "What? Do you think I can't do military law when I see my low-ranking position?" If it were before, or at some other time, she was a temporary lieutenant Guoyi, there was no one in this temporary scribbled army, and she had an official position above her. She had experienced the bloody battle a few days ago. The army respected her and discussed with Zhao Shi for half a night last night. With the confidence in her, she showed her power. When she stayed up late, she swept her red eyes, but no one dared to look at her. The big tent was so quiet that she could even hear a needle falling off.

Looking at the people on both sides with satisfaction, Li Jinhua slowed down and said, "The so-called generals are not allowed to accept the orders of military orders outside. I have already reported the situation here to the general's camp, but the situation is forced to do so, and I can't wait for the orders to be sent by the camp. Then I will bear the blame, but here." When he said this, he was a pause, his tone suddenly turned stern, and his slightly heavy eyebrows also stood up, "Here, all the soldiers must obey my orders. If anyone dares to violate our military orders, huh, I'm worried that there is no head to inspire the morale of the soldiers, will anyone have anything else to say?"

Everyone was shocked after hearing these murderous words. Although they were full of dissatisfaction, no one was willing to be in trouble at this time.

Seeing that everyone bowed their heads and said nothing, Li Jinhua continued, "This trip seems dangerous, but it is actually as safe as Mount Tai. I won't talk about the details first, so as not to weaken the army's desire to fight to the death. When the siege of Qingyang is lifted, I will write a note to everyone on the credit book. As long as everyone works together and don't worry about not being able to achieve great achievements, then our names will be passed down to the world, and it will be easy to increase the title."

Although Li Jinhua only had a few words and was more scheming and didn't believe it very much, she was inevitably moved after all. After that, Li Jinhua assigned tasks and obeyed the orders with sternness.

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Chapter completed!