Chapter 4 Fighting the Fire across the Mountain Part 1
Hua Zhen, Mu Long and the others fled in a panic, not daring to stop for a moment, and finally escaped back to the border of their country when it was daylight. The two of them went to the commander's mansion at the border in embarrassment to give orders.
Bian Shuai Tong Leng is about forty years old, with a medium build, a yellow face and a yellow beard. He was originally a guard of a small city, but because he and Ju Ran were cousins, the man whose real name was Ju An, so he was repeatedly raped after Ju Ran came to power.
After being promoted, he became the border commander in less than a year. Before taking office, Ju Ran asked him to win a great victory as soon as possible. Firstly, he could silence the ministers. The ministers had already complained about his promotion so quickly. Secondly, he could
Establish prestige in the army to prepare for the next promotion. Ju Ran deeply understands the importance of cultivating wings in the army. Only the favor of the Queen Mother still cannot make him feel at ease. There are many loyal and martyrs in the Kangguo government and the public, risking their lives to impeach him.
The memorials are coming one after another, and his life is not stable. If he can control part of the army, it will be different.
Therefore, Tong Leng planned this two-pronged sneak attack as soon as he took office. He was just a city guard before, and he knew a little about defending the city. He did not do anything wrong in mobilizing thousands of troops to attack in the field. He was greedy for credit.
Encouraged by the two newly recruited generals, he resolutely issued the military order despite the opposition of the generals. After all, it was the first time to mobilize so many people, and he felt very uneasy. He had been uneasy for the past two days, and suddenly had to report Hua Zhen and Hua Zhen.
Mu Long returned with a disastrous defeat, and Chi Sheng and his fourteen thousand soldiers were wounded and unable to return. His hanging heart immediately became cold.
Liu Shen Wu Zhu summoned the supervisors first. After listening to his report, Tong Leng was a little stupid. More than 10,000 soldiers were gone just like that? Sweat oozed from his forehead. He must not be able to hide the death of so many people.
But how to explain it? He didn't know what to say without going through a big battle.
At this time, the two generals who had taken refuge with him were whispering in his ears, one on the left and the other on the right. They were two villains who were following the trend. They had not been popular in the army before. The arrival of Tong Leng made them see that
Hope, he came over with all his heart. The two of them had no serious abilities, but they both had a philandering heart to benefit themselves at the expense of others. After listening to the supervisor's story, they quickly came up with countermeasures.
After listening to what they said, Tong Leng's face gradually turned pale. He changed his stupid attitude and immediately sent an order to Hua Zhen and Mu Long to come and see him.
As soon as Hua Zhen and Mu Long entered the lobby, Tong Leng took a few pictures of the cases without waiting for them to speak, and asked: "Do you know your guilt?"
Hua Zhen closed his mouth tightly and stared at the ground without saying a word. Mu Long's eyes were already filled with bloodshot eyes and his chest was heaving violently. He stared at Tong Leng fiercely and said: "You still have the nerve to ask us if we are guilty or not?!
You killed so many brothers, I can't spare you!" As he said that, he rushed towards Tongling.
Mu Long's move was beyond Hua Zhen's expectation. When he was surprised, Mu Long had been captured by the guards on both sides. Tong Leng did not expect Mu Long to be so brave and cruel. Feeling guilty, his arrogance immediately disappeared. He forced himself to calmly point his hand.
Pointing at Mu Long, he said: "That's nonsense. My commander's plan could have been achieved with one strike. It's just that... I'm just blaming Chi Sheng for not listening to orders and not being invisible enough to allow Zhao Jun to detect our location."
Intention, and then able to set up an ambush in advance, Chi Sheng made some mistakes before the battle, and finally fell into the ambush, you... You are afraid of fighting and are afraid of death, so how many people do you think the Zhao army has? If you rush to the rescue in time, inside and outside
In a flanking attack, Zhao Jun can't be defeated in one blow? Even if he can't win a complete victory, a small victory is definitely possible."
Mu Long struggled on the ground and roared: "You fart! Are you as stupid as a pig or a dog like Jiao Gong?! You bastard! Today I can't take your life on behalf of my dead brother, and I won't let go even if I die."
Pass you!"
Tong Leng didn't dare to let him say more, and waved his hands repeatedly: "Push it out, push it out, and kill it! Afraid of fighting and delaying the opportunity to fight, you will lead a wandering army!"
Mu Long knew he would die, so he kept cursing.
Hua Zhen didn't expect Mu Long to be so strong. He watched him being dragged out blankly, feeling a little uncomfortable in his heart. After all, he was the scapegoat chosen by Chi Sheng for him.
After dealing with the wooden dragon, Tong Leng's expression turned warm and he said to Hua Zhen: "General Hua, I have clarified everything. You and the supervisor were trying their best to lead the army across the river to rescue Chi Sheng. If not for this wooden dragon's disobedience
, you have already achieved the credit. Alas, although you lost the battle, but there are extenuating circumstances, I will not punish you. You can go down first." Even if he is confused, Ju Ran is not confused. Those two took refuge in him.
His side generals are experts in studying the forces of all parties. Ju Ran told him before taking office that those in the army should not be touched lightly, including Hua Zhen. The two side generals just now also specifically mentioned what should be done.
Regarding Hua Zhen, although General Hua died, no one dared to underestimate his influence in Kang State.
Hua Zhen walked out of the Commander's Mansion in despair. His first expedition ended in a disastrous defeat. So many soldiers were never seen again overnight. This was a big shock to him who had just experienced the battlefield. Thinking about Chi Sheng's last moments.
His true feelings were revealed and he couldn't help but want to cry.
Not far away, a man suddenly rushed over and knelt at his feet with a bang, crying and begging: "Young Master, General Hua, please save my Lord Mu."
Hua Zhen was startled. When he looked closely, he recognized this person as one of Mu Long's followers. He sighed and said, "It's difficult for you to protect the Lord, but how can I save him?"
The man cried: "Only the Young Marquis can be saved. Mr. Mu was punished for saving the Young Marquis."
When Hua Zhen heard this, his heart moved. In fact, he had long been suspicious of Mu Long's various behaviors. However, because Chi Sheng said that he was not compatible with Mu Long, he didn't think too much about it. At this time, he heard Mu Long's personal attendant say this,
He couldn't help but frowned.
Seeing this, the man hurriedly stood up and whispered in his ear with a voice hoarse from crying: "Young Master, Master Mu didn't really want to disobey orders when he was at the river, let alone fear of death. He just accepted General Chi's orders.
He was entrusted with ensuring the safe withdrawal of the Young Marquis, so he was willing to suffer the humiliation of timidity. In fact... In fact, he and General Chi felt like brothers, and both shed tears when the troops withdrew."
Hua Zhen woke up from a dream. He stomped his feet in annoyance and turned around to run towards the commander's mansion. At this moment, a military academy man walked into the commander's mansion holding the head of Mu Long on a tray. Hua Zhen couldn't help but burst into tears. The attendant roared
Hua Zhen chased the elementary school like crazy. He didn't want to look at it anymore, and walked towards his tent in despair. Chi Sheng's good intentions, Mu Long's righteousness, and this personal follower
Loyalty and protecting the master made him truly understand what is a man's pride and what is a brotherhood.
The news of Pinghe's defeat shocked both the government and the public, and voices of impeachment arose in the court. Ju Ran used the newly cultivated party members to defend Tongling in every possible way, pushing the blame onto the two generals who led the army, and at the same time vigorously promoted Tonglin.
Leng's military exploits in attacking the city and seizing the territory.
The other of the two groups of troops did not suffer any damage. Chi Sheng's group was almost wiped out, but Hua Zhen was responsible for the response. Although Mu Long disobeyed, Hua Zhen could not escape his responsibility if held accountable, so many ministers
Don't press too hard with the rat trap.
When Hua Zhen returned to Dechang City, he was suffering a lot. His first thought was to see the military advisor. When he came outside the military advisor's house, the person who went in to inform him came back quickly and told him apologetically that the military advisor was too ill to see the guests.
, please be considerate, young prince.
Hua Zhen returned home dejectedly. In the evening, someone asked to see him, claiming to be sent by General Zhongyong to deliver a message.
After wanting to see him, the man whispered that he was sent by the military advisor.
Hua Zhen's eyes lit up and he took him into the inner room. The visitor first expressed the strategist's apology, and then said: "Young Master, the military strategist is very considerate of the young marquis's mood at the moment, but I hope that the young marquis will be patient for the time being.
Even if we can defeat Tonglin this time, it is nothing. If one Tonglin is lost, someone else will soon replace it. We can’t hurt the person above, so now is not the best time. Young Master will do the best in the future.
Don't go to the Military Advisor's Mansion anymore. There are already people watching over there. When the time comes, the Military Advisor will send someone to ask the Young Marquis for help. Before that, please be cautious and protect yourself."
Hua Zhen finally got the news from the military advisor. He was happy and helpless in his heart. He didn't know when the time would come. Should he just let go of Tonglin, who was responsible for the blood debt of more than 10,000 soldiers? No matter how reluctant he was, he still expressed his gratitude to the military advisor.
He was very respectful, and since he said so, he had no choice but to do so. From then on, he followed the military advisor's instructions, studied military books and strategies behind closed doors, and was always waiting for changes in the situation.
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