In this drill that was close to actual combat, Lin San had won with an overwhelming advantage. It was as though he was the one leading the five thousand troops. It really made everyone's jaws drop. Lin San had used weak troops to fight a strong enemy, and it had been a sudden ambush. But he had reacted quickly and deployed well. It was astounding.
Seeing everyone's puzzled gazes, Li Tai smiled and said, "Xu girl, this Lin San's troops were at a disadvantage. Su Mubai also launched a sudden ambush. But the one who won was Lin San, who no one had a good opinion of. In your view, why is this? "
Xu Zhiqing nodded slightly and said seriously, "In this girl's view, Lin San is definitely not a person who is unprepared. That gunpowder and the firecrackers to propel the warhorses must have been prepared beforehand. Just this point shows that he has a clear understanding of the situation on the battlefield and has prepared appropriately. General Su's arrangement of troops is not bad. It is in accordance with the art of war and is the best strategy. Lin San, however, was able to see the first opportunity and control the enemy beforehand. This is one of the reasons for his victory. The second point, in Zhiqing's view, is that Lin San is good at coordinating troops and can use the Shen Ji Battalion to the fullest to obtain good results. The coordination between the cavalry and infantry is perfect. He seems to be able to think of any method. The second point, in Zhiqing's view, is that Lin San is good at coordinating troops and can use the Shen Ji Battalion to achieve good results. His ability to command the three armies to fight together is second to none. He is a talent for a commander-in-chief. In this area, General Su is slightly inflexible and not flexible enough. He is slightly inferior. "
Cheng Wang, who had been silent all this time, suddenly smiled and said, "Miss Xu, what you say is very reasonable. But from This Prince's point of view, it is true that Lin San is good at using surprise weapons, but he has a very rough understanding of the art of war. As for Su Mubai, he is good at this. If he really goes on the battlefield, it is hard to say whether surprise weapons or the art of war is more useful. "
Xu Zhi Qing smiled slightly but didn't answer. Li Tai roared with laughter, replying: "Cheng Wang has never led troops before and naturally doesn't know these things. The so-called art of war was to achieve victory. On the surface, Lin San seemed to have made a surprise attack and won by chance. However, this was built on his extremely strong judgment and ability to grasp the overall situation. It could be said that he had a thorough understanding of the art of war, which was why he could come up with such a strange plan. This was the best art of war. If Your Highness Cheng Wang thinks a bit more, you will understand. "
These words were clearly lecturing Cheng Wang. But what kind of person is Li Tai? He is the number one general in China and his prestige in the army is unrivalled. Among all the important officials present, Prince Cheng is more afraid of him than Xu Wei. Hearing his words, even though he was unhappy, he only snorted and didn't say anything else.
The Emperor smiled and said, "From what my beloved subjects have said, this Lin San seems to have many interesting points. Zhen would like to see him — — "Just as he finished, he saw a young taijian hurriedly walk over and whisper a few words into his ear. The Emperor's expression changed when he heard it. He angrily snorted:" Preposterous! These Hu dogs are bullying people too much! "
Everyone heard the Emperor's words. It seemed to involve the Hu people. At this crucial time, the Hu people's every action was related to the safety of China. Everyone instantly quieted down. Even Cheng Wang perked up his ears to listen.
The Emperor snorted and said: "There are matters in the palace today. Beloved Subject Xu, Brother Cheng Wang, come with zhen back to the palace to discuss."
"As you command." Cheng Wang and Xu Wei answered together.
The carriage started. The Emperor's face was angry, his mind heavy. He was about to leave for the palace. Li Tai watched anxiously and hurriedly pouted his lips at Xu Wei. Xu Wei understood what he was thinking and hurriedly said: "Emperor, today's military drill — —"
The Emperor's steps paused and he said: "I had wanted to see this Lin San today, but it seems that I can't. Beloved Subject Xu — — "
"This subject is here!" Xu Wei hurriedly raised his hands in a respectful salute.
The Emperor was silent for a while before opening: "In a few days, the envoys of the ten thousand countries will enter the palace to pay their respects. You can bring Lin San along." Envoys of the ten thousand countries entering the palace to pay their respects? What did this have to do with Lin San? Xu Wei was puzzled but he saw the Emperor stride forward and had already boarded the imperial carriage. He could only put down the questions in his heart and closely followed.
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After winning this battle, the Emperor should at least receive me. Damn, what excuse should I use to sneak into his inner palace to take a look? Lin Wanrong was dreaming when he saw the imperial carriage start up in the distance. The officials followed. The Emperor had actually left and was about to retreat from the gate tower.
He was anxious and hurriedly urged his horse to gallop forward. He forcefully waved his hand and said: "Hey, hey, wait a moment. The one with the flag, wait a moment!" How could the imperial carriage wait for him? No one even looked at him and in a few moments, everyone was gone.
"Hey, father-in-law, you can't leave!" Lin Wanrong shouted from the bottom of the city wall. There was no one on top of the city wall. Who would care about him?
General Lin was extremely angry. I worked so hard to fight this battle and you left without saying a word? How can you face your ancestors, your conscience, and me?
Du Xiuyuan hurriedly rode over and shouted: "General Lin, General Lin — —"
Lin Wanrong looked back and saw Du Xiuyuan's expression was awkward as if there was something difficult to say. He said: "Brother Du, what's the matter?"
Du Xiuyuan wanted to say something but hesitated. He finally gathered his courage and said: "General Lin, there is something I don't know if I should say or not."
Lin Wanrong said with a smile: "Brother Du, why are you so polite? If you are hiding something from me, then you are looking down on me."
Du Xiuyuan nodded and said: "If that's the case, then I will say it. General Lin, please don't be angry when you hear it. It's true that we won this battle today, but …" He pointed to the battlefield and sighed.
Lin Wanrong looked over and saw the flames on the battlefield. The rations had not burned out yet, but more than half of Su Mubai's five thousand elite troops were wounded. Among them, more than a thousand were seriously injured. They lay on the ground motionless and wailed in pain. Lin Wanrong was also taken aback for a moment. To be honest, he did not want to see such a scene. But in that situation, he had no other choice. His method was a little harsh, but it was enough to alert people and make them bleed less on the battlefield in the future.
Du Xiuyuan repeatedly shook his head. Although it was satisfying to fight and kill during the battle, but when the drill ended and he saw more than a thousand injured soldiers lying on the ground moaning in pain, even someone as strong as Hu Bugui was at a loss. Although there were casualties in the past military drills, there were only a few people. How could it be like today? Not only was he burned, but he was also trampled. There were injuries from falling and slashing. Thousands of people were seriously injured at the same time. It was simply unprecedented. But these were not Hu people, but his own brothers. In the future on the battlefield, they would be able to rely on each other. Only by uniting as one could they defeat the enemy and advance bravely. Although the drill was close to actual combat and swords and spears were ruthless, but they were after all blood brothers. So many people were injured today, how could they not be angry?
If this matter was not handled well, Du Xiuyuan and Hu Bugui would be isolated in the army. There was no need to say what kind of scene it would be when they were alone on the battlefield.
I can just leave, but what about brother Hu, brother Du and the others? And the brothers who followed me back from Shandong? Lin Wanrong drew a deep breath, patting Du Xiuyuan on the shoulder. He said with heartfelt gratitude, "Thank you for your reminder, brother Du. I know what to do now. "
He shouted, "Hu Bugui — —"
Hu Bugui hurriedly galloped over, "I will listen to general's orders."
"Brother Hu, tell the brothers to go over and help," Lin Wanrong said softly, casting a glance at the wounded soldiers opposite him.
Hu Bugui was taken aback for a moment, then immediately understood. He said gratefully, "General Lin, I thank you on behalf of the brothers."
"Get lost, I don't want your help!" A loud roar came from the opposite side. Lin Wanrong looked over, only to see Xu Zhen and the others helping the wounded soldiers of Su Mubai. An infantry soldier with a bandage around his neck was cursing and swearing at Xu Zhen.
"Motherf * cker, pull a target — —" Hu Bugui bellowed, whipping his horse and galloping over to block in front of Xu Zhen. He said to the soldier, "You can't win in battle, I captured you as a prisoner. I came to help you with good intentions, why are you shouting here? "
The soldier said with disdain, "Even if you can't win, it's still better than you. Facing your own brothers, you still want to beat them to death, has your conscience been eaten by dogs?"
"That's right, so many of our brothers have been injured in your hands, has your conscience been eaten by dogs?" The thousands of wounded soldiers began cursing and swearing together. Hu Bugui was enraged, whipping his horse, about to strike the soldier's body.
Hu Bugui exerted force, but the whip could not be swung down. He yelled to the back, "Who is holding me back — — General Lin?"
Lin Wanrong did not say a word, pulling Hu Bugui behind him, coldly looking at the thousands of wounded soldiers. "I am Lin San, today's battle was commanded by me, the one who set off the cannons and burned the rations was me, the one who let the horse trample on them was also me. If you are not convinced, then come at me."
Everyone saw his face turn black and his aggressive stance, for a moment they shivered, and no one dared to speak. Liu Guoxuan, who had been captured by Hu Bugui, walked over and glanced at Lin Wanrong. He snorted and said, "General Lin, even if you're the victor, you can't humiliate us brothers. We are all part of the China army, but you are ruthless, injuring so many of my brothers, this matter cannot be justified. "
"Ruthless?" Lin Wanrong threw his head back and laughed. "Five thousand of you attacked one thousand of my men, and you say I am ruthless? Sir, according to what you said, I could only order my men to put down their weapons and let you capture them. That would be a kind person, isn't it? "
Liu Guoxuan was taken aback for a moment, a trace of embarrassment appearing on his face. The soldier in front of him shouted, "But the way you attacked, you are no different from the Hu people, when did you ever treat us as brothers?"
Lin Wanrong lashed out with his horsewhip, causing a loud crack to ring out. Everyone's nerves tightened as they heard the white-robed general say, "You all did not fight well. Five thousand men were beaten to a pulp by my one thousand men. If I were to let you all go easily, would that make us brothers? But on the battlefield in the future, who would treat you as brothers and let you go? This is not how brothers should be! Where is Hu Bugui — — "
"I am here!" Hu Bugui yelled.
With a swoosh, Lin Wanrong tore off his robe, revealing his sturdy dark muscles. With a cold smile, he handed the whip in his hand to Hu Bugui.
Hu Bugui was taken aback for a moment, "General, you are — —" The soldiers on both sides stared fixedly at him.
Lin Wanrong tore off his robe, saying loudly, "Only by sweating more on a daily basis can you shed less blood on the battlefield. I believe that after today's battle, all of you will be less arrogant and more down-to-earth. In the future, there will be another battle, I, Lin San, will still be full of schemes and will not show any mercy. Today's battle drill has injured my brothers, I, Lin San, feel uneasy, but I have never regretted it. This matter has nothing to do with my brothers, it was I, Lin San, who gave the command. If there is any offense, I will take responsibility. Today, I, Lin San, will take one hundred lashes! Hu Bugui, you will — — "
"General, you can't — —" Hu Bugui said anxiously.
Lin Wanrong said coldly, "Those who don't listen to military orders will be beheaded! If there is no blood after one whip, then ten more lashes will be added! If you want me to suffer less, then you'd better put in more effort. Let me say this first, today's whipping is to share the joys and sorrows with all of you. In the future, I will not show any mercy. Hu Bugui, do it — — "
"Damn it!" Hu Bugui's blood was boiling, but he threw down the whip in his hand, tore off his armor, and tore off his clothes, revealing his dark chest and scars. Boldly and unrestrainedly said, "I, Old Hu, am a rough man. Whoever treats my brothers well, I will work for him. General Lin is the backbone of my tens of thousands of brothers, I can rest assured handing my life to him. I, Hu Bugui, am willing to receive the whipping with General. "
"I, Du Xiuyuan (Saint Li), am willing to receive the whipping with General." Li Du and Hu Bugui knelt down together, their eyes brimming with tears.
"We are willing to receive the punishment with General!" The thousands of soldiers under Lin Wanrong unexpectedly knelt on the ground, begging bitterly.
The situation had developed to this point, which was something that the thousands of soldiers under Su Mubai did not expect. The people in the army were all hot-blooded and unyielding. Seeing the moving scene in front of them, not to mention anything else, just the fact that General Lin was willing to take on heavy responsibilities for his brothers was something that not many people could do. Today's battle may have been a defeat, but it was not without reason. An intelligent and courageous man like General Lin was worth sacrificing one's life for. Everyone's hearts changed, and the gaze that looked at General Lin gradually changed from resistance to admiration.
Lin Wanrong said angrily, "What do I need you all for, is it fun to receive the whipping? Hu Bugui, do you dare to disobey military orders? Do you really think I don't dare to behead you? "
Hu Bugui gritted his teeth, fiercely standing up. "Xu Zhen, I will punish General Lin, then you will punish me. I, Old Hu, pledge my life to follow General Lin. "
On the city gate tower, Xu Zhiqing looked at the scene in front of her, and could not help shaking her head. "This Lin San, he is said to be intelligent, but sometimes he is a little silly."
Li Tai, who was standing beside Miss Xu, laughed. "This kid, he is usually joking around, but I did not expect him to have such a side. He dares to take responsibility for his actions, he is a real man. Just this point alone, Su Mubai is far inferior to him. Your father really did not misjudge him. Haha, even if I have to risk my life, I will bring him into the army. Such a good seedling, we cannot let him go to waste. "
Seeing that Hu Bugui was about to strike, Xu Zhiqing could not help but say anxiously, "Uncle Li, don't be sarcastic, that idiot is about to receive the whipping, quickly go down and stop them. It really is infuriating, I have never seen such a stupid person. "
Li Tai cast a surprised glance at the Xu girl. Little Miss Xu said calmly, "Uncle, why are you looking at me? It's not that I care about him, I just can't bear to see an idiot being bullied. "
Li Tai laughed. "Little Miss Xu, you're wrong. This Lin San is not an idiot, he is a truly intelligent person. You will never understand the feelings between men. This whip, I do not know how many people will work for him, but it is a great profit. Why should I stop him? "
As he spoke, Hu Bugui clenched his teeth, heavily lashing the whip on Lin Wanrong's back. A bright red mark was engraved on Lin Wanrong's body. Xu Zhen, who was behind Hu Bugui, also lashed out with his whip. There was also a mark on Hu Bugui's rough back.
A fiery pain came from his back. Lin Wanrong clenched his teeth. His grandmother, he had to be whipped, but he also had to be a hero. This was the price. It must be said that Hu Bugui was also an idiot. Did he not know how to rub some medicine on the whip? He caused me to suffer so much, and I will not be able to sleep tonight.
"Pa, pa." The muffled sounds of the whip striking the two people's bodies also struck the hearts of everyone present. The soldiers on both sides were courageous men, especially the old soldiers under General Lin. When they saw the crisscrossed blood marks on General Lin's body, they all knelt on the ground, hot tears brimming in their eyes, but no one was willing to be dejected.
Seeing that Hu Bugui did not hold back, Xu Zhiqing's heart thumped wildly. She snorted. You like to act like a hero. Today you were whipped, but now you're going to earn the tears of the Xiao Family's little sisters. Luckily there is someone who cares about you, or else who knows what kind of scene you would be in.
Seeing that Li Tai was watching with great interest, Xu Zhiqing could not bear to watch any longer. She said angrily, "That big black Hu Bugui is too weak, I can't bear to hit him, it's not interesting to watch. Uncle, I will go back first. "
"It can't be, I know the strength of Big Beard the best. In the army, there are not many that can compare to him in terms of strength." Li Tai muttered to himself, "Little girl Xu — —" He lifted his head, only to see Miss Xu's figure hurrying away, as if she did not want to stay a moment longer.
This whipping made everyone's heart palpitate. The thousands of wounded soldiers of the Su army were also secretly convinced. The cavalry battalion leader Liu Guoxuan hurriedly knelt down, "I am Liu Guoxuan, today I wholeheartedly accept my defeat, general please pardon me."
The thousands of wounded soldiers supported each other as they knelt down, "I wholeheartedly accept my defeat, general please pardon me."
Lin Wanrong's mouth opened wide, forcing a smile, "Brother Liu, brothers, please get up, tonight I will treat you to a drink, we will not return until we are drunk, we will not return even if we are drunk — — Aiyo, Hu Bugui you little bastard, can't you be gentler — —"
Everyone smiled, bursting into laughter. They felt that General Lin was exceptionally close, as if he was their own brother. In a short period of time, there were people crying and laughing, it was extraordinarily lively.
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