Imperial County Magistrate

Chapter 253 Zhao Kang who doesn’t talk about martial ethics

From the beginning of the war to the present, the Qianguo army has achieved good results several times.

But after all, the forces were not equal, and Xiao Linglong fell into the trap and was defeated in a single battle, leaving only the current number of more than [-] troops, which was already less than the enemy's.

The two countries of Zhou and Qi had an army of 60 million at the beginning. Even though they were defeated several times, they still have more than [-] left.

If Zhang Zheng divides [-] troops and returns to Tongzhou, there will be only more than [-] warriors left in the entire Jinlin Pass. How can he withstand the enemy?
Zhao Kang shook his head and said softly: "The enemy army has just experienced a major defeat, but they just don't dare to fight us with great momentum, so they choose to use siege."

"Furthermore, since we succeeded in luring the enemy this time, they are even more afraid of explosives. They will not confront us on the frontal battlefield in the short term."

Zhao Kang said: "And even if there is a fight, relying on the convenience of the city, it can be defended in a short time. Besides, there are still those prisoners, so the troops in the pass are still sufficient."

"But the rear is different. Once we cut off contact with the rear and supplies cannot be delivered, our army will be isolated and helpless, which will be very dangerous."

The war cannot be fought in a day or two. Even the famous Blitz Poland took a full 28 days with the support of thermal weapons.

In the cold weapon era, it was very common for a war to last for one or two years, so in this era, the fastest way to end the war was to end it quickly.

It means cutting off the enemy's food and grass supplies, and those who have nothing to eat will naturally be defeated.

After hearing what Zhao Kang said, Chen Xuanlong said nothing more. The former looked at Zhang Zheng and said, "General Zhang, I'll leave the rear to you."

"Don't worry, Imperial Master, I will never let the enemy succeed!" Zhang Zheng nodded solemnly.

Zhao Kang forced a smile: "That's good. You all should step back and do your own thing. Lord Ye will stay for now."

Ye Hongxue glanced at him and lowered her eyes.

The others resigned, and after they left, Zhao Kang stood up and walked over, looking at Ye Hongxue who was silent.

Zhao Kang said: "When Zhang Zheng gathers his troops, can you go to the rear with him?"

Ye Hongxue raised her head, a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes, and said coldly: "Why."

"I need someone I can trust in the rear."

Zhao Kang replied, and Ye Hongxue fell silent again.

Zhao Kang smiled and said: "There are people in the country who really want me to die here. Some of them are in high positions and are responsible for the transportation of grain and grass supplies. They are likely to stumble me, so you have to help me."

"Why!" Ye Hongxue chuckled.

You said you should help me?Who do you think I am!
Zhao Kang knelt down and smiled: "Do you really want to die with me as you said in Tongzhou?"

"You!" Ye Hongxue looked at Zhao Kang with anger hidden in her brows.

Zhao Kang's eyes were sincere and his tone was sincere: "Besides you, I can't trust anyone else. Can you forgive me for hiding it before and give me another chance?"

For a moment, the woman felt her heart beating faster, and she was afraid to look at Zhao Kang.

He quickly got up to leave.

Zhao Kang wanted to hold her, but hesitated and didn't reach out.

The woman who walked out of the lobby clenched her fists tightly and felt like needles pricking her heart.

Without ignoring Zhao Kang's request, Ye Hongxue and Zhang Zheng led the troops away to guard the rear for Zhao Kang.

In addition to the Tianyu Army, there are also the trapped warriors left by Ye Hongxue and more than [-] elites of the Qian Kingdom in the pass.

Standing on top of the city and looking into the distance, the sky is getting dark.

There is a strong sense of oppression as dark clouds threaten to overwhelm the city.

Zhao Kang touched the blood-stained wall with his fingers and closed his eyes: "General Chen."

"National Master." Chen Xuanlong said respectfully.

"Select [-] prisoners of war and kill them." Chen Xuanlong was shocked and looked at Zhao Kang blankly: "National...Master, this is not quite..."

Chen Xuanlong did not say the word cruel.

Killing prisoners was something that had never happened before. In general, when enemy soldiers were captured in war, they were usually imprisoned or used to build cities.

Of course, it is absolutely impossible for them to defend the city unless they live too long.

"War is inherently dirty, and we will do whatever it takes to win. Keeping so many prisoners will waste a lot of food and grass for our army."

Zhao Kang said calmly: "After beheading, the heads are piled outside the city to scare Xiaoxiao and tell the enemy to take a closer look. This is the fate of those who offend our country!"

Chen Xuanlong looked at Zhao Kang with some fear in his eyes, not daring to say anything and retreat to carry out the military order.

As soon as the butcher knife moved, blood flowed into a river in an instant.

Human heads were piled up outside Jinlin Pass to build a human-headed temple!
Two days later.

Horn and Yan Wenyuan led the army to the outside of Jinlin Pass and saw this shocking scene.

The two veterans who had been on the battlefield for many years were stunned. The faces with fear before death and the piled heads deeply stimulated the two of them, as well as the Zhou Qi coalition forces behind them.

At the same time, a large flag was erected at the top of Jinlin Pass.

In the center of the military flag, a huge character Zhao flutters in the wind!

Zhao?
When did the Qian Kingdom gain a commander named Zhao?

Could it be that this guy named Zhao was responsible for this brutal scene in front of him?

Yan Wenyuan and Horn looked at each other and immediately called someone to shout to Jinlin Pass!
"Who is the guard in the city! Do you dare to tell me your name?"

Chen Xuanlong and Tianyu Army commander Zhou Long looked at Zhao Kang.

Zhao Kang smiled and said: "Give him an arrow."

I used to feel that it was a bit outrageous when I watched a TV series called Zhen, but I never thought that such a thing could really happen.

The soldiers in the formation were about 200 meters away from Jinlin Pass, so ordinary people would definitely not be able to hit them.

But Zhou Long is the commander-in-chief of the Tianyu Army. Among the Tianyu Army with so many sharp archers, his shooting skills go without saying.

Draw the bow and shoot an arrow.

The arrow shot through the air and directly shot the soldier in the formation off his horse.

Yan Wenyuan and Horn, who were far behind, were immediately stunned!

Grass!
Kill the prisoners, and now you have a sneak attack!
When did this army become so unethical!

The grumpy Yan Wenyuan was about to order an attack on the city, but was stopped by Horn.

"Yan Shuai! Can't you see that this is a way to provoke the generals! This commander named Zhao has sinister intentions. Maybe he is fully prepared now and is waiting for our army to attack!"

"We shouldn't attack rashly now!" Horn said quickly.

After finally persuading Yan Wenyuan, Huo En immediately ordered people to set up camp!
Seeing the enemy troops retreating and setting up camp in the distance, Zhao Kang on the top of the city chuckled: "Sure enough."

Chen Xuanlong on the side breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Zhao Kang: "Master, are you not afraid of angering them?"

Zhao Kang rolled his eyes: "Before I came here, I knew that the other party's troops were led by Huo En and Yan Wenyuan. One of them is cautious, and the other is eager for quick success. It can be said that they complement each other."

"If it was just Yan Wenyuan, he would have ordered the attack just now, but it is different with Horn, a very cautious guy beside him. This person wants stability and will not take risks unless it is necessary to be sure. Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you be safe in every battle. .”

(End of this chapter)