Chapter 859 Interesting
The night wind is gentle.
The waves on the Han River were calm. Zhao Mancheng led the victorious naval warships into the water camp. On the shore, General Chen Hong led the generals and looked forward to it.
The fire head army in the camp was busy cooking stoves and cooking smoke rose.
The moment Zhao Mancheng walked off the warship.
"mighty!!!!!!!"
The Goguryeo warrior raised his arms and cheered loudly.
Zhao Mancheng couldn't help but smile a little. It was such a long-lost victory.
Since Wu Nian crossed the river, they have been defeated one after another and retreated to the Han River. This victory came too timely and could greatly boost the morale of the army and strengthen the determination of the government and the country to resist.
The cheers of the soldiers continued for a long time. Chen Hong led the generals to come up. Chen Hong held his fists and said, "It is worthy of being the [Snow Qilin], which is rare in the world of bravery and good at fighting."
"The banquet is ready. We will not return drunk tonight, so we will have a good time."
The generals were smiling too.
Zhao Mancheng waved his hand and said, "This victory is crucial. Of course, celebration is to celebrate, and the meritorious soldiers must also be rewarded."
"But we, as generals, cannot be arrogant because of this."
"In fact, there were very few Wu Nian's soldiers killed and injured by me. He only lost one camp. The next war is crucial."
"You drink and entertain the soldiers. I will immediately lead my personal soldiers to the capital day and night. I will discuss with the court and the next battle."
"Goodbye."
After saying that, Zhao Mancheng really said goodbye and left. The personal soldiers beside him followed closely behind.
Generals such as Chen Hong looked at each other and then showed admiration.
"General Zhao is really dedicated to serving the public."
"General Zhao is really the pillar of our Goguryeo. With him, we will definitely be able to defend it."
"No. It can not only protect it, but also regain the mountains and rivers in the north."
Zhao Mancheng left, but the celebration banquet continued. The generals went to the big tent to have a drink, followed Zhao Mancheng across the river, and the returned elite soldiers also ate meat and drank wine.
Chen Hong also said that each person would give him money and food.
For a moment, the morale in the Water Village Camp rose.
Zhao Mancheng traveled day and night, and only rested for a few hours in the middle. Finally, on that morning, he rushed back to Seoul.
Li Jinzhu was prepared and sent her father to the Minister of Political Affairs, Li Yongshan, to lead all civil and military officials to welcome Zhao Mancheng amid the rituals and music.
"General Zhao is really a pillar of the country. The king issued an order to grant the general the title of the Marquis of Wu, and gave him a letter of iron certificate, which was inherited from generation to generation."
"The main hall holds a banquet to welcome the general."
Li Yongshan said to Zhao Mancheng with a close look on his face.
"Thank you for your kindness." Zhao Mancheng certainly knew that this was the result of Li Jinzhu's manipulation, and he didn't care about the title of Wu Hou.
"Let's talk about it after the banquet. We should meet the Queen Mother first and discuss the next battle."
Zhao Mancheng said in a deep voice.
"Okay. Let's enter the palace immediately." Li Yongshan nodded, immediately took Zhao Mancheng and other important officials into the palace, and then went to the main hall.
There were originally many welcome programs, but now it was a big start.
When everyone entered the hall, Li Jinzhu was already there. She had a peerless face, her face shining with light, and was as beautiful as a fairy.
Before everyone could salute, Li Jinzhu praised: "General Zhao is worthy of being the pillar of the country. This time, the Ai family made a big propaganda. He said that the general killed 30,000 enemies and captured the Wu Nian camp. He also spread throughout the southern prefectures and counties. Now the court and the country are full of people. The general is really a great contribution."
Zhao Mancheng shook his head gently, killing 30,000 enemies? He was really ashamed of it. Then he didn't care about this matter, the slogan.
"The Empress Dowager is too proud." He bent down and saluted, and then solemnly repeated what he said to Li Yongshan.
"Well. General Zhao is right. Although he won a game, you should not be careless." Li Jinzhu felt awe-inspiring in her heart, joy dissipated, rationality returned, and nodded gently.
"So, what should we do next?"
Everyone's eyes focused on Zhao Mancheng.
Zhao Mancheng had a solution and clasped his fists and said, "Since we have determined that this is Wu Nian's plan to fight against the east and west."
"And now there are only Cangyuan and Lanxi ferries that can cross the river on a large scale. Then we will secretly arrange heavy troops in Lanxi. The Cangyuan's defenders can be fewer, but we have to be careful."
"Cangyuan Army forty thousand, commanded by General Li."
"Lanxi army is 70,000, and I am in charge."
"But the size of the camp is the same, so Wu Nian can't tell it."
"The Empress Dowager and the Dukes led the remaining troops to guard Seoul. Support us as appropriate."
"In addition, we must consider the protracted war in the future. Please order the court to recruit people and strong people in the prefectures and counties, train them to form troops, and supplement the war damage in the front."
"The manufacturing of armor and weapons cannot stop."
Without hesitation, Li Jinzhu nodded immediately and said, "Okay. Everything will be done according to General Zhao's strategy." After that, her tender face showed majesty and murderous aura were everywhere between her eyebrows and eyes.
"Who dares to slack off will be killed without mercy."
"yes."
Everyone replied loudly.
"Okay. The dispatch of troops has been completed. Next is to welcome the people." Li Jinzhu smiled on her face, turned to the eunuch next to her and said, "Go to the banquet."
"Yes." The eunuch responded and turned around immediately.
Zhao Mancheng was actually very tired and wanted to fall asleep immediately. But he couldn't refuse the banquet. He could only force himself to attend.
After the banquet, he immediately went home to rest. Early the next morning, he dispatched troops and deployed troops to set up defenses in Lanxi, Cangyuan.
North Shore.
Wu Nian Cangyuan Ferry River Village.
The river breeze is fast, and the flags are blowing. The soldiers wear armor and spears, patrol and stand guard, and the solemn and murderous aura fills the sky.
Inside the Central Army's tent.
Wu Nian sat in the main seat with a calm expression.
The captains sat down below, lowering their heads slightly. There were not many soldiers killed or injured in Enting camp. However, they lost countless military supplies such as tents, food, etc.
Wu Nian had this expression again. They couldn't guess whether Wu Nian was already angry and didn't dare to speak.
After a long time, Wu Nian laughed and said, "Before this, the small southern court was already scared and the morale of the army was sluggish."
"I really didn't expect that Zhao Mancheng would dare to cross the river and attack my camp."
"Xue Qilin's courage is amazing. It's a pity to work for Li Jinzhu to work hard. I want to take him to Huanglong Mansion to fight the Mongols."
The solemn atmosphere in the big tent immediately dissipated.
"It is his blessing to be taken by the general." Zhao Yanting clasped his fists with his hands and patted flattery without any concealment.
The others looked at Zhao Yanting contemptuously.
Li Tianbao bowed his fists and said, "General. What should we do next?"
Everyone also raised their ears and waited for the following text.
The situation changes are so dazzling.
Chapter completed!