My brother Ying Zheng, who dares to kill me?.

Chapter 704 Where is Zhao Zuoshi Chulong? I will keep falling into your trap!
Li Mu was a military general and not good at speaking.

But Li Mu's words perfectly refuted Ying Chengjiao's accusations.

Although the Qin Dynasty attached great importance to farming and warfare, before the Zhengguo Canal was built, the Qin Dynasty still often failed to grow enough food to feed its people.

Every time this happens, Daqin will launch a war against other countries!

When my neighbor collects grain, I store my gun, and my neighbor is my granary.

Daqin interprets this sentence perfectly!
So after hearing Li Mu's words, the morale of the Zhao army soldiers was stabilized again.

Instead of passively responding to the Qin army's attack in order to protect their own food after the spring plowing, it is better to take the initiative to attack and destroy the jackals coveting their own granaries before the spring plowing!
Ying Chengjiao burst into laughter: "Does my Great Qin still need to seize the food of your Zhao State?"

"In the past few years, our Great Qin was indeed short of food, but does Wu Anjun not know that I have developed a technique to treat feces with gold juice?"

"Last year, Chang'an Township used this strategy to farm and doubled the yield per mu!"

"This year, the land in Guanzhong will be cultivated with this strategy, and the yield per mu will double!"

"Within a few years, the whole country of Daqin will be cultivating according to this policy. By then, we will have so much grain that we will need to use it to make wine and raise pigs!"

"Why would I covet the food of your Zhao State?"

When the Zhao army soldiers heard Ying Chengjiao's words, they took a deep breath.

Why did most soldiers put their heads on their waistbands?
Isn’t it just for the sake of having a full meal?
If there really is a way to double the yield per mu in this world, then why are they fighting? Wouldn't it be better to just go home and grow crops?
Every grassroots Zhao army soldier looked at Li Mu with inquiring and eager eyes, hoping that Li Mu could tell them the truth.

But what can Li Mu say?
Saying that Ying Chengjiao is lying?
Although Li Mu is straightforward and his words can easily offend people, he has a very high moral standard and would never lie.

Affirm Ying Chengjiao’s words?

Then tonight some Zhao army soldiers will sneak into the Qin army camp and surrender voluntarily!
Li Mu could only avoid the topic and shouted: "The tyrannical Qin has no moral principles and has been engaged in numerous wars in recent years."

"And destroy the three kingdoms of Han, Wei, and Chu!"

"If Qin has no food, it will definitely seize our Zhao's food and grass."

"If Qin has abundant food and grass, it will surely start a war again."

"How can we, the Great Zhao, sit idly by and watch the tyrannical Qin attack us, destroy our country, destroy our cities, and invade our people!"

"Only by destroying Qin can we restore peace to the world!"

Li Mu avoided the question of whether gold juice can cure feces or not, and only emphasized the interest-binding relationship between the Zhao army soldiers and the country.

If Zhao had been destroyed by Qin like Han, Wei, Chu and other countries.

Then the life of the grassroots Zhao army soldiers might not change much, but how could the Zhao army generals obtain the same status and benefits in Qin as they did in Zhao!
Ying Chengjiao asked solemnly: "Tyrannical Qin?"

"Zhao Wu'an Jun said that I, Qin, was tyrannical?"

"I would like to ask Lord Zhao Wuan."

"Two years ago, Zhao Zuoshi Chu Long led 5,000 elite soldiers out of the city to seek help despite his old age and weakness, but was trapped by my ambush."

"Zhao Zuoshi Chulong took Tai's behavior as a witness and the heaven and earth as a mirror, and swore that this breakout was to make Zhao Wu'anjun withdraw his troops and return to help, and relieve Handan's siege!"

"I am grateful for the loyalty and bravery of Zhao Zuoshi Chulong, so I will not only let him go west, but also order my own soldiers to escort him."

Ying Chengjiao rode his horse forward two steps and shouted angrily: "After that, the siege of Handan City will be resolved."

"Lord Zhao Wuan stands before this general."

"I want to ask Lord Zhao Wu'an, where is Zhao Zuoshi Chulong?!"

Su Jiao and two thousand other Qin cavalrymen shouted in unison:

"Where is Zhao Zuoshi Chulong?!"

The Qin army responded with silence.

Guo Kai could control the Zhao Palace, but he could not control all the people of Zhao.

Such a serious matter as the death of the Prime Minister could not be concealed. With the help of people with ulterior motives, the details of Chu Long's death had already spread throughout the State of Zhao!
People of Zhao, how sad! ! !
Li Mu secretly tightened the reins, with deep sadness and anger in his eyes.

He was the only person he could trust in the court, and the only light in his eyes in the Zhao court.

Now, where is Chu Long? !

Should Li Mu answer that Chu Long had already died like a wild dog in Longtai Palace?

Ying Chengjiao sighed with emotion: "I respect the character of Zhao Zuoshi."

"Even if the two armies are at war and each serves his own master, I am still willing to trust Zhao Zuoshi and dare to put the survival of Qin and Zhao in Zhao Zuoshi's hands."

"Of course!"

"The King of Zhao is tyrannical, and the Prime Minister of Zhao is unjust!"

"Such a rare loyal minister died in Longtai Palace, at the hands of King Zhao!"

"King Zhao, you should bury Zhao Zuoshi Chulong with honor, and give an explanation to the people of the world!"

Ying Chengjiao pointed the long halberd in his hand directly at Li Mu and shouted resolutely: "Lord Wu'an of Zhao, report this to the King of Zhao and the Prime Minister of Zhao on my behalf."

"If the State of Zhao does not give Chu Long, the Left Master of Zhao, the proper burial he deserves and does not give an explanation to the people of the world."

"When the autumn grain arrives at the warehouse, I will go to Handan in person."

"Demand an explanation from King Zhao!"

"Demand the courtesy due to a loyal minister from King Zhao!"

When others say this, it only makes people laugh.

But Ying Chengyu was different.

He really did force King Xi of Yan to give General Qu a grand funeral.

He even placed Pang Nuan's body in your coffin and sent him back to Zhao with proper ceremony.

Therefore, all the soldiers of the Qin and Zhao armies had no doubt that Ying Chengjiao would really send troops to attack Zhao because of Chu Long's posthumous affairs!
Although Ying Chengjiao's move seemed to be somewhat humiliating to the State of Zhao.

But no one in the Zhao army was unhappy.

Ying Chengjiao was simply using his advantages to help the people of Zhao do what they wanted to do.

As for whether Prince Qian of Zhao and Guo Kai would be unhappy about this?
They who harmed Chu Long don't deserve to be happy!
Even though they were enemies on the battlefield, Li Mu still bowed his hands in gratitude and said, "I will definitely report what Qin Chang'an said to my king."

"Qin Chang'an is willing to speak up for the Left Master of Great Zhao. I will be deeply grateful."

"Unfortunately, now that Qin and Zhao are at war, you and I each serve our own masters. Even if I am a general..." Ying Chengjiao waved his hand and interrupted Li Mu's words: "The King of Zhao is tyrannical, and the Prime Minister of Zhao is jealous of his talent."

"Now that Zhao Zuoshi is gone, the situation of loyal and virtuous people like Zhao Wuan will become increasingly difficult."

"I know what Zhao Wuan is thinking, so please don't express it in words."

"Don't say what you shouldn't say!"

"What happens on the battlefield will be decided on the battlefield."

"This general is waiting for Zhao Wuan to attack!"

After he finished speaking, Ying Chengjiao bowed to Li Mu from a distance, then threw away his blood-red cloak and retreated back to the army.

Su Jiao looked fanatically and bowed his hands and whispered: "Your Majesty, Daren!"

Bafu, Guafu and other cavalrymen also looked at Ying Chengjiao with burning eyes, their eyes full of admiration and respect.

Ying Chengjiao’s actions and words just now are so consistent with this era’s pursuit of heroes!
However, Ying Chengjiao whispered, "Stop being so arrogant!"

"Leave behind all the broken horses that are no longer fit for battle, and use torches to mark the location of the barracks."

"Then retreat quickly!"

Take advantage of the opportunity while Li Mu is still hesitant and it is already dark.

Run quickly!

If you don't run away, you'll really die here!
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The last ray of light was blocked by the mountains.

Looking at Ying Chengjiao being swallowed by the night, Li Mu sighed: "No wonder everyone in the world praises Lord Chang'an."

"It is hateful to be an enemy, but not a friend!"

Although he was a general of the Qin State, he was willing to speak up for Chu Long, the left general of the Zhao State.

Knowing that I was in a difficult situation in Zhao State, he not only did not attack me, but instead reminded me not to say things that should not be said.

What a righteous man this is!

What a noble man this is!

The repeated records of destroying nations and the tricky and bizarre tactics made Li Mu feel that heroes admire heroes.

It is a great regret in life not being able to have a drink with such people!
Sima Shang did not have so many emotions. With his heart filled with fear, he only whispered a reminder: "Commander-in-chief, should we send out scouts to investigate the location of the Qin army's ambush?"

"Qin Chang'an is also quite good at night battles!"

Li Mu looked at the fire in the distance for a while, then spoke slowly: "Qin Chang'an Jun has no ambush, nor any reinforcements."

"The cavalry that was chasing and killing Sima Duwei along the way was the only troop under the command of Qin Chang'an Jun."

All the Zhao generals looked at Li Mu in astonishment: "What? Those cavalrymen are the only troops of Qin Chang'an Jun?"

"Doesn't this mean that Qin Chang'an Jun only has a few thousand cavalrymen under his command? Then our army can suddenly send troops to capture Qin Chang'an Jun first!"

"As the commander-in-chief of the Qin army in this battle, how dare Qin Chang'an Jun lead only a few thousand cavalry to attack all the way? He even dared to set up camp opposite our army? Isn't he afraid of being captured by our army?"

All the Zhao generals did not realize that they had subconsciously stopped thinking about the scene of beheading Ying Chengjiao in battle formation and just wanted to capture Ying Chengjiao alive.

Li Mu did not notice the change in the soldiers' attitude. He just looked at the fire on the opposite side and said, "If my guess is correct, there is no Qin Chang'an under the fire."

Although Ying Chengjiao had already made arrangements.

But fake is fake.

Li Mu still judged the reality of Ying Chengjiao's "base" by the movement of the fire!

Commander Wuxiang Jun Lecheng hurriedly ordered: "Send scouts to investigate!"

Hundreds of scouts cautiously moved towards the Qin army camp.

Half an hour later, the scouts came running back: "Report!"

"Where the Qin army lit the fire, there were no soldiers or horses! No camp! Only more than a thousand disabled horses that could no longer fight!"

"Torches were tied to the head and tail of each horse, and torches were also placed on the ground, creating the illusion that the Qin army was camping on the spot and soldiers were walking around on patrol!"

"We have not found any traces of the Qin army in the surrounding area, and the rest of our comrades are continuing to explore outside!"

After hearing the scout's report, all the Zhao army generals were stunned.

They subconsciously thought that Ying Chengjiao had at least hundreds of thousands of troops behind him, which was why he could make such a righteous, fearless and impassioned speech!
As a result, there were only a few thousand cavalrymen behind Ying Chengjiao.

And after Ying Chengjiao made those harsh words, he led the cavalry and ran away? ! !

Sima Shang's figure swayed, his face was as pale as paper, and a voice of sorrow and self-blame came out of his throat: "No ambush? No ambush!"

"If I had been more resolute in my judgment and ordered my soldiers to turn around and counterattack, not only would I not have caused the deaths of tens of thousands of soldiers, I would have even had a chance to annihilate Qin Chang'an's troops and capture him alive!"

"Yes, I have fallen into the trap again!"

"I will keep falling into your traps!"

Le Cheng and others looked at Sima Shang with a bit more sympathy and fear in their eyes.

Being tricked so many times in a short period of several days and failing to make even one correct judgment is indeed an experience that is enough to destroy all confidence of any general.

But, the person standing opposite Sima Shang was Qin Chang'an Jun!
It is true that Sima Shang was played around by Qin Chang'an Jun.

But if any other general among them were in his place, how could he not be fooled by Ying Chengjiao!
Li Mu said in a calm and soothing voice: "Captain Sima, there is no need to blame yourself."

“You didn’t have a choice at that time.”

"Commander Sima has changed the orders many times. The repeated changes have caused the morale of your troops to become unstable and they are questioning the orders."

"Qin Chang'an Jun personally led the army to charge, which made your soldiers even more panicked."

"Even if Commander Sima ordered your troops to form a battle array and counterattack, your troops would not obey and might even turn against us on the spot!"

"So there was nothing wrong with Commander Sima's order to the entire army to flee."

Sima Shang: ...

Thank you, coach.

Not comforted at all!

(End of this chapter)