Chapter 1387 - 338: Continuation_2

Chapter 1387: Chapter 338: Continuation_2

Lord Zheng remained energetic,

and issued continuous orders:

"Relay orders to Jin Shuke to continue pursuing the scattered Chu people outside."

"Relay orders to A Cheng to lead a troop to assist Ah Li and Gongsun Zhi in clearing out the remnants within the East Mountain Fort."

"Notify nearby allies, inform them that East Mountain Fort has been broken, our losses are significant, advise them to cover our flanks."

"Notify Prince Jingnan, inform the Prince of our great victory at East Mountain Fort, where we have slain the Chu Zhuguai, and request instructions for the next steps."

"Transmit my command to properly arrange the remains of the Chu Zhuguai. Right, A Ming, contribute your coffin for him to rest in. Find some white cloth or sail, and establish a mourning team. I want a troop specially dispatched to all Chu military forts and camps to mourn for the Chu Zhuguai."

"Also, relay..."

Zheng Fan suddenly stopped because he felt something dripping from his nose.

"How did I catch a cold......"

He wiped it with his hand and saw a crimson patch on the back of his hand;

He touched his nose and felt a frightening flow of nosebleed.

"Damn, this medicine effect really is......

Zheng Fan felt a rush of qi and blood surge to his forehead, then dissipate into nothingness, and his consciousness was unexpectedly lifted up, followed by a faint caused by the sudden release.

The blindman quickly used mental force to support Zheng Fan, making him "sit" back on his commander’s seat, posing as a sleeping Lord Zheng.

A Ming watched this scene, concernedly saying: "Is it serious?"

The blindman shook his head, saying: "It’s not significant, just fell into a deep sleep."

Then,

The blindman called out:

"Lord Zheng has orders, bring the command carriage into the city!"

...

"This official greets the Prince!"

Li Fusheng, covered in dust, knelt on one knee before Tian Wujing.

Raising his head, he was not only covered in dust but also bore some scorch marks from fire.

Tian Wujing sat on the commander’s seat originally belonging to Li Fusheng, looked at him below, and said:

"Did you personally charge up?"

Li Fusheng liked to lead the charge in battles, a habit he had since stationed at Beifeng Prefecture, and hadn’t changed since.

Other generals crave military achievements to bring honor to the family, but Li Fusheng purely enjoyed the thrill of slaughter.

"Hey, Prince, this official felt there seemed to be an opportunity, thought about whether to rush up and give it a try, if we could break through, this battle would be easier to fight."

"Did you break through?"

"No, no..."

The world said, the generals from the original North Border Army, each more arrogant than the next.

It was true; initially, they unanimously encouraged the Earl of North Border to revolt and become emperor; Li Liangshen helped kill princes like listening to the princess’s nonsense.

But,

To put it bluntly,

Princes, merely possessed royal blood, but whether there was any contribution is hard to say; it’s quite normal for these old generals who have been fighting battles for a lifetime not to take it seriously.

But Tian Wujing’s military achievements are evident, his personal strength is evident, his prestige is evident too; it is hard to not admire.

Not just Li Fusheng, even Li Liangshen, one of the four great swordsmen, here, as long as he wears military armor, facing Tian Wujing, he should kneel when required.

Tian Wujing extended his hand, gently brushing off the dust on his arm armor, and said:

"This prince glanced at the scene of your troop’s siege, well done."

"Replying to the Prince, it’s because this official and his subordinates practiced during the snowy plains, using wild people as the practice, thanks to that lad Zheng Fan’s foresight; without the previous groundwork on the snowy plains, this official would probably stumble a lot this time."

"But the Chu people are not wild people." Tian Wujing stated.

"Yes, this official understands."

"The method of defending the city requires relaxation with strategy; it seems like merely a contest over a city wall but actually contains many intricacies; the Chu’s current decline makes you feel that there is an opportunity, but it’s the Chu’s deliberate attempt to make you feel that way."

"Yes, this official noticed after leading the charge."

After charging the city, Li Fusheng found the Chu people had long prepared on the wall; if he hadn’t quickly ordered a retreat, there would have been a massive loss.

"This prince knows your nature, and never intended to shape it, but this prince doesn’t want you to fall here like this because it would be troublesome to promote another general who can command respect."

"Yes, this official understands."

"Time, we still have, this prince has not ordered your units to conquer the fortresses and camps within a deadline, originally intended to give you a chance to practice calmly.

Create more siege machinery, grind away the Chu defenders’ sharpness, don’t hope for a single decisive battle to win; gradually weakening them layer by layer until achieving final victory."

"Yes, but just......"

"Just what?"

"It’s just, this official feels those craftsmen from Ying Capital City aren’t competent."

"Not competent?"

"Because this official has seen the equipment used by Brother Zheng Fan, although the craftsmen from Ying Capital City can make it look similar, the essence differs greatly.

Clearly, the craftsmen at Snow Sea exceed those from Ying Capital City in skill."

"Alright, this prince can send people to transfer some craftsmen from his side to support you."

"That won’t do, that truly won’t do, Prince, really can’t do that, this official attacks West Mountain Fort, Brother Zheng is attacking East Mountain Fort, this West Mountain Fort has already stumbled this official several times, surely the East Mountain Fort wouldn’t be much easier.

Brother Zheng’s side must be extremely pressing as well, if this official transfers personnel from him, wouldn’t it be.....wouldn’t it be......

Tian Wujing shook his head, saying:

"In the face of national warfare, there is no distinction between you and me; everything must prioritize national warfare."

"That’s how it is said, this official understands, but Prince, transferring people like this, this official will feel embarrassed to greet Brother Zheng later.

Now, there aren’t even enough hands, where would any extras come from? Not to mention craftsmen."

"He is capable, should be no problem."

"......" Li Fusheng.

What more can be said!

What else can be said!

He is capable, hasn’t got any issues, my side isn’t capable, so needs help!

Though Li Fusheng is on good terms with Lord Zheng, hearing this is hard to accept.

The most annoying part is, who in the army doesn’t know Prince Jingnan values Lord Pingye the most?

But Li Fusheng still held pride within, and then said:

"Prince, this is irrelevant to ability; there’s nothing to do with being high or low, there’s a whole city here. Today, this official almost broke a tooth, realizing Chu people are indeed good at defending.

Even Brother Zheng, expert at machinery and siege warfare, couldn’t possibly seize East Mountain Fort within a few short days.

If he could truly seize it within days, we might as well throw our boots into the pot to cook and eat them."

Actually, Tian Wujing meant that Brother Zheng had people proficient in machinery manufacture, plus he secretly sent Tianji Pavilion people to him, and on top, Snow Sea has its foundry, with deep artisan roots; lending a bit of aid wouldn’t be a huge problem.

But the matter of Tianji Pavilion couldn’t be spoken openly.

And Li Fusheng, obviously stung, hence spoke the above words in frustration.

Just then,

A long sound was heard:

"Report!!!!!!"

"Enter."

The messenger entered,

"Report, Lord Pingye sent people to communicate, East Mountain Fort is taken, ask my unit to provide side cover."

"......" Li Fusheng.

Prince Jingnan sitting on the commander’s seat heard this report and shook his head.

"Ha."

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Thanks to classmates Street Corner Lonely Man, Idela, and DM48 Unknown Female becoming the 134th, 135th, and 136th characters of "Magic Arrival"!

The cold hasn’t left, the mind’s a complete mess; only this much today, truly can’t write anymore; everyone’s votes and rewards are strong, will try to write more once the cold’s gone, apologies, bow.