chsdbacks Chapter 95: Where in the world is there a dynasty of six dukes?
Chapter 95: Where in the world is there a dynasty of six dukes?
Chapter 95 95: Where in the world is there a dynasty with six hundred dukes?
The next day.
In Chongli Prefecture, people were in panic.
The 450,000-strong army of King Jin set up camp ten miles outside the city at dusk yesterday. A spy came to report that the camps of King Jin's army were spreading out in a continuous stream.
It is so densely packed that you can't see the end at a glance.
On the city wall.
All the generals were there, their eyes solemn.
Looking ten miles away, one could just barely make out the white dots of the Jin King's camp.
"Do you think the King of Jin will attack the city today?"
"Hard to say"
"The King of Jin has been on a fast march all the way here, and his men and horses are exhausted. One night's rest is obviously not enough, but since they have already started a rebellion, speed is of the essence, and we cannot delay for too long."
"That's true. Even if the King of Jin doesn't attack the city now, he will definitely not wait until tomorrow. At noon at the latest, the King of Jin will lead his army to attack."
"With 450,000 soldiers, I don't know if we can hold on."
As the generals spoke, their faces became more and more solemn. Some of the cowardly ones were even trembling slightly, their hearts filled with fear.
Being afraid before fighting is a big taboo in military strategy.
Zhou Yan, who saw this, immediately frowned.
He said in a deep voice: "Why are you panicking? With General Ning here, why should we be afraid of the mere King Jin?"
"General Ning"
The generals calmed down after hearing this.
They all turned their eyes to the heroic woman in front of them.
The daughter of a general, she has inherited the true teachings of King Zhenbei.
This was the information they had learned during this period of time, and Ning He had deliberately asked people to spread the news among the army in order to stabilize the morale of the troops.
Under the sun.
There is nothing more effective in stabilizing the military's morale than these three words: King of Zhenbei.
Even now the empress is leading the army in person.
It couldn't compare to the moment when the name of King Zhenbei sounded in my ears, which was so inspiring.
Looking at Ning He's figure, the gloom in the hearts of the generals disappeared.
He laughed loudly and said, "Yes, with General Ning here, no matter how many troops the King of Jin has, they will definitely not be able to cross Chongli Prefecture. Not to mention 450,000 troops, even if it is a million elite troops, they will return in defeat."
"Report!"
That's when.
The scout reported: "General, the King of Jin prepared his army a quarter of an hour ago."
As soon as these words were heard.
All the generals' faces changed, and they all looked towards the Jin King's camp ten miles away: "Jin King, are you so anxious? Are you going to start attacking the city now?"
"Probe again and report again."
Compared to the shock of the generals.
Ning He was much calmer and gave an order to the scouts under the city.
Then he looked at Zhou Yan.
He said in a cold tone: "Zhou Yan."
"The end will be here."
Zhou Yan came out and waited upon hearing the voice.
"Pass my order and have the soldiers prepare for battle." Ning He said, and then turned to Ning Yue beside him, "Ning Yue, listen to my order, take my token immediately, lead people to the Armory, and bring all the city defense equipment here."
"Here."
Upon hearing this, the two men immediately took the order and left.
"Ning Yan, go to the Pacification Office and have the Royal Guards set out immediately to wait on the road leading to Wuwei Prefecture. If you find that the Prince of Jin has sent troops to the area, report immediately."
"Zhang Yan, Zhao Hu."
"Check the armaments quickly to avoid any mistakes."
Although Ning He had been in the northern border for several years, it was the first time for her to get into a bridal sedan chair during a war.
But after she gave all the instructions, there was no chaos.
Everything was going on in an orderly manner, which made the generals more convinced of her.
As all the generals obeyed the order and left.
Ning He took a deep breath, stared at the Jinwang camp ten miles away, and whispered: "The prince always said that I was stupid. After several years away, I only learned one tenth or one twelfth of the skills, but I think it is enough to deal with this battle."
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Simultaneously.
Ten miles outside Chongli Prefecture.
In the main camp, inside the central army tent, there were crowds of people, so dense that there was no room for air to pass through. At a glance, there were about a hundred people.
These more than a hundred people are all brave generals under the command of King Jin.
Each of them is a veteran and is not an ordinary person.
They all made great military achievements.
On the throne, King Jin sat upright.
Lin Xuanru, dressed in white, is on the left, with Liu Da, the commander of his personal guards.
He holds a halberd in his hand.
With an expressionless face, he stood on the right side of Prince Jin like an iron tower, protecting the safety of Prince Jin.
Under the watchful eyes of the generals in the tent.
King Jin stood up and said calmly, "You and I are old acquaintances. We are all old brothers who have crawled out of the mountains of corpses and seas of blood together."
"If there is more, I won't say any more."
"You all know this king. I don't like to say nice words, nor will I make big promises to make you work for me. What I say is a promise."
At this point, King Jin's eyes narrowed slightly.
He said in a deep voice: "It is three thousand miles to Chang'an. It is difficult and dangerous. I believe you all know it. I don't know how many people can survive and fight their way into Chang'an with me. Many people will die on this journey."
These words of King Jin.
All the generals looked solemn.
"I cannot give you any guarantees now, because I don't know whether I can make it to Chang'an alive. But what I can tell you is that after the success, I will not be stingy in conferring titles and appointing generals." King Jin said, sweeping his sharp eyes over the generals.
Then he said: "If he survives, he will be made a marquis and a general after the mission is accomplished. If he unfortunately dies in battle, I will posthumously confer the title of Duke on him, and his descendants can be made county marquises, and the title will be hereditary."
As King Jin said this.
The generals in the tent immediately began to breathe rapidly.
How could such a promise not make people excited? How could they not fight to the death?
After entering Chang'an, he was appointed a general and granted a title of nobility.
From then on, he rose to prominence overnight.
Even if I die in battle.
He will also be posthumously conferred the title of Duke, and will be remembered by future generations, leaving a deep mark in history books.
Of course, the most important thing.
Even if one dies in battle, his descendants can also be granted a title of nobility, or a hereditary county nobility.
"I swear to follow you till death, my Lord."
After a brief emotional ups and downs, the generals in the tent.
They all knelt down, looking at King Jin with fanaticism in their eyes.
See this scene.
King Jin nodded slightly and said calmly: "Pass on my order to attack the city in one hour."
"promise."
The generals received the order and left excitedly.
He wished he could take up his sword and go into battle immediately, capture Chongli Prefecture and present it to King Jin.
After the generals left.
Lin Xuanru then frowned and said: "Although the prince's words made the generals willing to fight to the death, and even die, once the matter is accomplished."
He didn't say the rest.
The King of Jin must know what he means.
The generals in the tent.
There were more than a hundred people in total, not counting those who were unable to come due to military duties.
If you count them all.
There were no less than a thousand generals, both big and small.
Even though this journey is dangerous and many people will die, if it really succeeds.
At least one third of these people can be retained.
At least three hundred people.
With such rewards, how can the world not be in chaos?
Throughout the ages.
How could there be more than 600 dukes?
Even if it was posthumously honored, there haven't been so many.
"Xuanru, I know what you mean. However, how long this person can survive is ultimately up to him to choose, right?" Prince Jin smiled when he heard this. His seemingly calm tone concealed murderous intent.
Lin Xuanru felt a chill in his heart when he heard this.
(End of this chapter)