Chapter 1314 - 321: The Generals Set the Stage, Lord Zheng Rides Out_7

Chapter 1314: Chapter 321: The Generals Set the Stage, Lord Zheng Rides Out_7

This is not just a matter of reputation; in terms of future battle damage replenishment and soldier supply, the best-performing regiment will inevitably receive more. For the main general personally and for his troops, this is truly a "turning-the-table" battle.

"Prince, I am willing to go. I will not return until this village is conquered!"

"Prince, I am willing to lead the charge for you and seize Yangshan Village!"

"I am willing to go; I ask the Prince to fulfill my request!"

"I will exert every effort and not let down the Prince’s high expectations!"

"I will..."

This is where Tian Wujing’s advantage in commanding shows. His personal charm can make these military leaders overlook the immediate depletion of their own strength because everyone knows that as long as they claim the merit, the rewards after the battle will be greater. On this, Prince Jingnan has always been clear on rewards and punishments.

However, if the commanding general does not have the support of the troops, it becomes hard to fight the battle as everyone worries about whether their strength is being intentionally depleted.

Watching the eager scene of generals requesting battle before him,

Lord Zheng felt truly gratified.

Looking at Li Fusheng asking for a battle, looking at Luo Ling asking for a battle, looking at Chen Yang asking for a battle, and then looking at Gong Wang asking for a battle...

Great,

Very good,

With loyal generals like you in Great Yan,

The future looks promising!

Lord Zheng silently lowered his head, carefully observing the sand table, his face grave, as if this sand table held great magical power, deeply attracting him.

Ridiculous,

Accumulating one’s family wealth, is that easy?

The blind man convenes meetings frequently to manage morale, Siniang is busy late every day just for armor and food provisions, Liang Cheng trains the soldiers tirelessly...

Maneuvering deep into enemy territory and storming their military strongholds is no mere encounter battle skirmish.

Military strongholds, Lord Zheng had attacked quite a few when in Qian State. What can be said is that even the Qian army that ranked low in battle can leverage these strongholds to bring considerable trouble and not insignificant casualties to the then Zhenbei military.

No way, not going,

Resolutely not going,

I still have tens of thousands of wild people slaves prepared as cannon fodder,

I wouldn’t want to use my own troops for depletion.

Moreover,

Reputation,

Do I lack it?

Military achievements,

Do I lack them?

I’m not planning a rebellion tomorrow, so why rush?

Also, in order to get along well with colleagues, you have to give them some opportunities to show themselves, right?

This is called, taking everything equally; you can’t always hog all the benefits, it’s a bad influence.

These thoughts crossed Lord Zheng’s mind while his eyes remained fixed on the sand table, occasionally nodding slightly, as if digesting the words Prince Jingnan had just spoken.

In fact,

Lord Zheng didn’t even look at Tian Wujing’s position, dared not look, could not look, should not look.

However,

The next moment,

Facing the eager generals,

Tian Wujing spoke:

"It’s a pity; you all came late."

Lord Zheng stopped gazing at the sand table and his eyes widened, an ominous premonition rising in his heart.

"Earlier this month, Lord Pingye Zheng Fan submitted a memorandum to the Prince regarding this military council. He made two suggestions: one that he had mentioned earlier, and another one as suggested by the Prince."

"..." Zheng Fan.

Zheng Fan turned his head, finally moving his gaze from the sand table to Tian Wujing.

Come on,

Brother,

You can’t do this,

No,

You cannot!

"At that time, Lord Pingye thought that the second memorial might be considered too radical by the Prince; however, I found it deeply resonated with me. Our Great Yan soldiers must maintain a spirit of defiance and bravery at all times. This is the foundation of our country’s establishment, the soul of our army."

Lord Pingye mentioned in the memorandum to the Prince that his subordinate army was a strong contemporary force, renowned as the Snow Sea Iron Cavalry, and wished to lead ahead for the Prince, to raise the fame of his Snow Sea Iron Cavalry.

He said that once he conquered Yangshan Village, the rest of you can take his written "The Principles of Siege" and slowly learn how to siege those strongholds and military posts."

All the generals turned their gaze to Lord Zheng,

Lord Zheng continued to look at Prince Jingnan.

The anticipated scene of generals furiously glaring at Lord Pingye did not occur, even though Lord Zheng in the "memorandum" compared them to "followers;"

For no reason other than they couldn’t even bring themselves to be angry,

Because he genuinely was arrogant, immensely arrogant.

But he indeed had the capital to be arrogant.

Yet, the expressions in everyone’s eyes were full of grievance, knowing you can fight, knowing you are formidable, also knowing you are highly regarded by Prince Jingnan, moreover, Prince Jingnan’s favored disciple;

Yet,

Can’t you, Lord Pingye, leave us some dignity?

And then,

They discovered that Lord Pingye’s look of grievance was even deeper than theirs.

At that moment,

Lord Zheng, once he made the decision without hesitation,

Immediately kneeled down,

Spoke:

"Prince, I believe General Gongsun Zhi and General Gong Wang should both..."

"Approved, initially there were only your three divisions on the eastern side; I command them to be under your division’s control in future battles."

"..." Zheng Fan.

"I obey the command!"

"I obey the command!"

Gongsun Zhi and Gong Wang immediately kneeled down to receive the orders.

"Prince, I think I..."

Prince Jingnan’s gaze condensed, and he spoke aloud:

"Good, I know you have great confidence; those who lead should possess this unparalleled confidence."

"..." Zheng Fan.

"Snow Sea Pass commander, Cheng State General Lord Pingye Zheng Fan, heed the command!"

Lord Zheng opened his mouth,

It’s coming,

It’s coming,

Familiar feeling, coming once again.

It’s always like this,

Every single time!

Lord Zheng gritted his teeth,

Clasped his hands and said:

"I am here!"

"I command your division to directly attack Yangshan Village;

If you succeed, I will record your merit as the first achievement in the battle against Chu;

If you fail, then don’t come back. You can directly ask the Chu people opposite whether they will accept you as their rightful Emperor Chu’s son-in-law."

"I... obey the command."