Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield - Chapter 586 - 242: King of Donghu Brings His Head—A Blessing in Disguise! (Part 2)
Chapter 586: Chapter 242: King of Donghu Brings His Head—A Blessing in Disguise! (Part 2)
“After this battle, we should be able to return to Xianyang.”
“This battle will thoroughly cripple these foreign tribes.” Zhao Feng sneered.
Then he ordered: “Close the city gates and quietly await the foreign tribes.”
“In this battle,”
“Our army will primarily focus on defense, shifting between attack and defense.”
We have destroyed so many Donghu tribes, ruined so much of their provisions.
This Donghu army has truly come, but their food won’t sustain them for long.
Only when their food runs out, they will be forced to retreat.
Therefore, Zhao Feng is not afraid of them at all.
“Brothers,”
“I didn’t expect that after leaving the Northern Frontier, these damn foreign tribes would dare to follow us.”
“Just you wait,”
“Your general will send more foreign scum to keep you company.” Zhao Feng said to the spread of graves.
Then.
He resolutely turned around.
After a short while.
On top of the city wall!
Zhao Feng once again donned his battle armor, wielded his sword, and stood fiercely in the center of the city wall.
And in front.
Hundreds of thousands of foreign troops surged toward Xiangping City like a flood.
Unlike the foreign tribes who initially invaded Shenzhou,
taking advantage of the weakness.
Xiangping City was undefended.
Thus, these damn foreign tribes took advantage of the vulnerability and massacred Huaxia people.
“Shangjiangjun,”
“This group of foreign troops is probably at least one hundred fifty thousand strong.”
“This time, the Shangjiangjun has truly enraged them. Despite their tribe’s significant losses, they dare to pursue us.” Tu Sui said with a cold smile.
“That’s called a cornered dog will jump over a wall.” Zhao Feng calmly said.
“The Shangjiangjun speaks truly.” Tu Sui immediately agreed.
“Is there enough arrows in the city?” Zhao Feng asked.
“Please rest assured, Shangjiangjun.”
“For the past four months, we haven’t just sat idly; the defenses of Xiangping City have been reorganized, and there are plenty of arrows.”
“As long as these foreign scum dare to attack, the arrows stored in the city will absolutely leave them utterly defeated.” Tu Sui said confidently.
“Very good.”
Zhao Feng nodded with satisfaction.
At this moment!
“Report.”
“General Zhang Han has returned.”
“Also, General Gongsun Guang.”
Zhang Ming hurried over.
With two other generals following behind him.
Zhang Han returned.
Just like when Zhao Feng returned yesterday, he was covered in blood and filth, his battle armor and uniform entirely drenched in it.
As for Gongsun Guang, he looked somewhat weary.
“This humble general Zhang Han.”
“This humble general Gongsun Guang.”
“Reports to the Shangjiangjun.”
Upon arrival, both immediately bowed deeply to Zhao Feng.
“Rise.” Zhao Feng waved his hand.
His gaze first fell on Zhang Han: “By timing, you should have returned to Xiangping earlier than me, so why are you later than I am?”
“Shangjiangjun,”
“That damn Tu An wouldn’t let our army pass through.”
“This humble general was forced to return by the original route, causing a delay.” Zhang Han spoke with both helplessness and resentment.
“Tu An, not allowing passage?” Zhao Feng frowned.
This outcome was somewhat unexpected for Zhao Feng.
Tu An is just a small country, not to mention compared with the various countries of Shenzhou, even compared to Donghu, it is far weaker.
Such a small country, Zhao Feng didn’t consider much, and the passage wasn’t an act of enmity.
Zhao Feng thought it wouldn’t refuse.
But looking at the situation now, Zhao Feng realized he was wrong.
“Yes.”
“The Great General of Tu An didn’t allow our army to pass through, saying he must consult King Tu’an first.”
“However, the round trip takes at least ten days.”
“It’s obvious it’s intended to make things difficult for our army.” Zhang Han said with some resentment.
“This matter.”
“Record it.”
“There will be an opportunity in the future.”
Zhao Feng coldly said.
He is certainly not one to let things slide.
This contact with Tu An was entirely unexpected.
Originally, Zhao Feng’s planned retreat route for Zhang Han was to pass a section through Tu An and then along the border line, returning to the Land of Yan, Xiangping.
But since Tu An wouldn’t give permission.
Though it is Tu An’s choice, its freedom.
Zhao Feng also has the freedom to remember this grievance.
From ancient times to the present.
There’s a saying that’s true; a weak country has no diplomacy, the truth is revealed through the edge of the blade.
“This humble general understands.” Zhang Han immediately nodded.
Then.
Zhao Feng’s gaze fell upon Gongsun Guang.
“General Gongsun,”
“How is the situation with the cities in the Northern Border of Yan Territory?” Zhao Feng asked.
“Reporting to Shangjiangjun,”
“The cities across the Northern Frontier are stable.”
“And the Qin defense forces from other places have taken over defense.”
“This humble general leads seventy thousand frontier troops to aid Xiangping, ready to fight for Qin at any time.” Gongsun Guang bowed deeply to Zhao Feng.
“Good.”
Zhao Feng nodded, eyeing Gongsun Guang: “The seventy thousand frontier army now faces two choices.”
Gongsun Guang’s heart trembled.
He understood.
The moment to truly decide his and the seventy thousand frontier army’s fate had arrived.
“First, disperse the units and integrate into my Wu’an Camp, you may serve as a Wanjiang in my army.”
“Second, disperse the units, choose to retire and return home, providing travel expenses, those willing to stay may reorganize into Prefecture Soldiers, enjoying the annual salary of Prefecture Soldiers.”
“It’s up to General Gongsun to choose.” Zhao Feng said to Gongsun Guang.
Upon hearing this!
Gongsun Guang immediately knelt, proclaiming loudly: “This humble general chooses the first option, and the seventy thousand frontier troops also choose the first option.”
“Will you not consult with the frontier soldiers?” Zhao Feng asked slightly surprised.
“The Shangjiangjun has led ten thousand cavalry in a heroic raid on the foreign tribes, earning distinguished military exploits and unparalleled prestige.”
“The Shangjiangjun is a hero to all people of the Land of Yan, respected by this humble general, respected by the frontier soldiers, respected by Yan People.”
“To follow and fight alongside the Shangjiangjun is a glory.”
“All seventy thousand soldiers feel the same as this humble general.”
“As long as we can follow the Shangjiangjun, this humble general is willing to serve as a soldier, let alone as a Wanjiang.” Gongsun Guang said solemnly.
