At this time, the barbarian army had already retreated several miles away, and it would not be a problem for one or two people to come out. I saw the dead bodies under the city piled one on top of another, those with bullets and arrows, those with arms and heads missing, those with broken stomachs and intestines... No matter how many people died, even the trenches were filled up, with wild dogs and rats vying for food, which made Cao Zhi horrified and frightened.
"One general succeeds and all his bones wither." Looking at this miserable scene, Cao Zhi couldn't help but sigh.
"Well said!"
When Cao Zhi heard this, he turned around silently and was shocked. At some point, Lu Kang and several officials came to Dongcheng for inspection to check the casualties. At this time, they were standing behind him.
Cao Zhi hurriedly dressed up his armor and saluted, "Why is the eunuch here?"
Lu Kang looked calm and laughed: "Haha... Although Lu was not born as a military commander, he has never seen less battles than Captain Cao. The Captain is afraid that a scholar like me will not be able to see this scene?"
Although Lu Kang looked weak on the surface, he had always been ruthless and insidious with a greed for killing. Seeing the mountains of corpses under the city, he did not even frown. He just secretly resented that he had managed to defeat the main force of the barbarian army and was defeated. There is no large group of people around to rob and kill them, otherwise they can be wiped out in one fell swoop and achieve an unparalleled feat.
Cao Zhi really didn't know Lu Kang very well. At first, he thought that Lu Kang would be vomiting after seeing this bloody scene. But now seeing that Lu Kang didn't change his expression and his heart didn't beat when facing such a scene, he was surprised. Cao Zhi was filled with admiration and quickly bowed and said: "Zhi doesn't dare."
Lu Kang stepped forward and patted Cao Zhi on the shoulder, and said kindly: "It's a joke, Captain, don't mind. I know everything the Captain did in this battle. Thank you for your hard work, Captain."
"Cao Zhi, as the captain of Yangzhou, does everything he should."
Lu Kang's sudden kindness surprised Cao Zhi, and Cao Zhi suddenly had a bad feeling.
Lu Kang had already briefly listened to the reports from his subordinates on the way to the East City before finding Cao Zhi. He already knew that the intensity of the battle at the East Gate that night was far beyond his original estimate.
Hearing Cao Zhi's modesty, Lu Kang quickly replied: "Captain, you don't have to be humble. I've heard it all. If it weren't for the bravery of the commander and your subordinates, the east gate would have been captured long ago."
After finishing speaking, Lu Kang did not wait for Cao Zhi to continue to be modest. He took two steps forward and looked towards the gathering place of the barbarian army. The corners of his mouth moved involuntarily to both sides and muttered to himself: "I don't know, Zheng Bao." What kind of mysterious soup did this guy pour into these barbarians? They turned out to be several times braver than in previous years. However, no matter how brave they are, they will become the foundation of my immortal miraculous power, haha..."
To be honest, Cao Zhi has never seen Lu Kang like this. He always thought that Lu Kang was just a loyal, patriotic, diligent and pedantic minister. He never thought that he would also show an arrogant and heroic side. Don't say that Cao Zhi doesn't As usual, the accompanying officials behind Lu Kang were also a little stunned.
Lu Kang may have realized that he had lost his composure, so he straightened his face and said to Cao Zhi: "Don't worry, Captain, I have already ordered my subordinates to take care of everything the Captain needs, including wood for city defense, rolling stones, and arrows." The arrows are all being shipped, and I will send another five hundred troops to help you defend the city. 'It's hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice.' If you want anything else, Captain, I won't be stingy with what I can give."
Cao Zhi clasped his fists and replied respectfully: "Thank you so much, prefect. Zhi will definitely guard the east gate and live up to the great love of the prefect."
Lu Kang laughed and said: "Where, where, it is always the generals like Duwei Xiang who have done the most hard work. Not only did the Duwei manage the army well, he also had one of a kind firearms. The thunder that blasted the sky was really powerful. Without the help of this thing, I
This Wancheng has probably been ruled by barbarians for a long time. This is really Lu’s good fortune and Wancheng’s good fortune!”
"Thunder" Cao Zhi was extremely surprised. With such skill, this explosive had a new name in ancient times. Cao Zhi couldn't help but marvel at the imagination and creativity of the ancient people.
When Cao Zhi heard Lu Kang mention explosives, he immediately thought of the collapsed houses. Although he knew that using explosives at that time was the most correct choice, otherwise allowing Jiangxia barbarians to attack the city would cost more lives, but
Those people died indirectly by his own hands, which still gave Cao Zhi a deep sense of guilt.
Cao Zhi's face straightened up and he said sternly to Lu Kang: "Thank you, Governor. This kind of firearm is indeed unique. It is undoubtedly a sharp weapon for killing enemies on a large scale. But did the Governor see those collapsed houses when passing through Nancheng?"
, this is also the negative consequence of the use of such firearms. Cao Zhi had ignored this before, causing innocent people to suffer such an unreasonable disaster. Cao Zhi was deeply disturbed. I wonder if the prefect organized manpower to carry out rescue later? "
Lu Kang's face, which was originally beaming with joy, also calmed down following Cao Zhi's words. Lu Kang returned to his previous indifferent expression and said quietly: "So that's it. This is probably why the captain unexpectedly came to Dongcheng.
The reason for the ban on the use of this thing."
Cao Zhi was speechless. It was indeed this reason that made Cao Zhi decide not to use explosives. Cao Zhi was once again surprised and admired Lu Kang's work in Lujiang. During the war, he even knew the orders of a captain.
Knowing everything clearly is probably called having a complete grasp.
Lu Kang did not wait for Cao Zhi to argue, and continued: "If the captain thinks that those people died because of you, then you are wrong. They were killed by those hateful Jiangxia barbarians, and they were killed by people like Zheng Bao."
Killed by scoundrels. At the same time, these people died in the right place and with justice. Their deaths have enabled countless people in Lujiang to live a better life. Captain Cao, I have always thought that you are a man who can take things and let go.
I didn't expect you to be like those pedantic nerds, chaotic and unreliable. Haven't you heard the old saying about a viper's claws and a strong man's wrists freed by the old saying? Do you want to be like those stupid nerds, hold your righteousness and let the barbarians rush?
Are we willing to come into the city and slaughter everyone?"
When Lu Kang said these words, his emotions became more and more agitated, and in the end his tone was close to a roar. When he saw Cao Zhi being scolded in a confused and confused manner, Lu Kang lowered his voice again, like an elder caring for his nephew.
He rushed to Cao Zhi, still excited, and slapped him heavily on the shoulder, praising: "Well done, you are well done, a woman's kindness can achieve great things, no matter what others think, Wancheng
If tens of thousands of people can survive, it’s all thanks to you!”
Then he said in a meaningful and soft voice: "Great justice... what is great justice? Putting the overall situation first is great justice. Captain Cao, please think about it for yourself! Oh! I forgot to tell you, those few people in Nancheng
I have found someone to clean up the collapsed houses."
After Lu Kang finished speaking, he turned around and left. He was like an elder who had finished lecturing and enlightening an uncivilized junior and left. Cao Zhi, who was left behind like a goose, continued to stand in the snow full of death.