Take the city to the Warring States

Chapter 179 The Dust Settles
When the last Anyang soldier fell in a pool of blood, the city wall was already broken.Countless corpses stretched for dozens of miles, and the river was already dyed bright red.

Sun Buer hurriedly ran to Zhao Wuming, who was standing on top of the corpses, and bowed to him: "Your Excellency, the personal guards lost 20 yuan. The total loss of Handan garrison and forbidden army is [-] yuan. Broken, Zhao Yu is missing."

"These Anyang soldiers are really admirable."Zhao Wuming thought about the hard work of the past few days, these Anyang soldiers had no food inside and no reinforcements outside, and they were under attack from inside and outside.The sudden exchange of lives for lives caused Handan to lose 20 troops.The current military strength in Handan City is probably the weakest in Handan's history.

Sun Buer looked at the corpses lying on the ground with lingering fears in his heart: "If it wasn't for Zhao Yu's disappearance, I'm afraid this tough battle would not end so quickly."

"On the contrary, it is precisely because of Zhao Wei's absence that our loss is so heavy."Zhao Wuming immediately shook his head.

Sun Buer couldn't help being a little puzzled: "Isn't it a good thing that the Lord is not here?".

"Zhao Yu is not the chief general, he is the lord of Anyang. His absence will only make those soldiers think that Zhao Yu has returned to Anyang. In this way, they can't help but work hard."Zhao Wuming explained to Sun Buer that there is actually an essential difference between a monarch and a general.

Sun Buer remained silent, what Zhao Wuming said was right, once the sword was placed on the necks of those soldiers, they couldn't help but try their best.

Zhao Wuming recalled the battle scenes in the past few days with some emotion: "These Anyang soldiers are indeed brave. If they can be matched with famous generals, the result may be unpredictable. No wonder the Anyang Lord back then was able to shock the world with the Anyang soldiers."

"It's a pity that Zhao Yu doesn't know anything about soldiers."Listening to Zhao Wuming's emotional words, Sun Buer immediately smiled.

Zhao Wuming looked at Sun Buer: "Zhao Yu is a man who knows politics, that's why our casualties are so heavy. If it is replaced by someone who knows soldiers, I am afraid that not only will we not have such losses, but we can also recruit them."

"Young Master, there is one thing that my subordinates are very worried about."Sun Buer changed the topic, and showed a worried look to Zhao Wuming.

Zhao Wuming was puzzled, and then Sun Buer asked: "What is it?"

"Zhao Yu is defeated, but there is still Zhao Fan. Zhao Fan is far away in Daijun, and it is the only way for the lord to return to the north. Now Zhao Yu has only 40 troops, but Zhao Fan can gather [-] troops. How should it be dealt with?".Sun Buer obviously didn't want to stay too much in Zhao country, so he asked Zhao Wuming.

Zhao Wuming pondered, looking to the north: "Whether Zhao Fan has completely controlled the 40 soldiers and horses in Dai County at this time is unknown, but he has been in Dai County for more than ten years, so there is no doubt that these soldiers and horses will fall into his hands. But he Success is Daijun, and defeat is Daijun. To the north of Daijun is Loufan, and it borders Zhongshan, how dare he go south rashly."

"I hope so".Although Sun Buer said so, the worry in his eyes did not hide it.

Gao Zhao rushed over and saluted Zhao Wuming: "Why doesn't the fourth son send the king off today?"

"The war is critical, and it is enough for the elder brother to do it for him."Zhao Wuming replied immediately.

When Gao Zhao still wanted to ask, Zhao Yu came with a few soldiers of the imperial army and said, "Fourth brother."

"Why is big brother here?"Zhao Wuming listened to the voice and looked at Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu immediately smiled: "Father's body has already entered the mausoleum, and everything is over, so Gu will naturally come. I thought there would be a fierce battle today, but I didn't expect that my fourth brother would have put these rebels to death."

"Entering the ground is a good thing for safety. Although there is chaos outside the city, it is fortunate that the auspicious time was not missed after all."Zhao Wuming originally had a lot of grievances towards Zhao Zhong, but when he was dying that day, those grievances also went with him.

Zhao Yu looked at Zhao Wuming, the corners of his mouth twitched, and it took him a long time to say: "The fourth brother has never been granted a land, and he only wants to grant Anyang to the fourth brother. I don't know what the fourth brother wants."

"Anyang?"Zhao Wuming didn't rush to reply, but bowed his head and repeated these two words.

Seeing that Zhao Wuming didn't reply immediately, Zhao Yu couldn't help being a little embarrassed and hastily explained: "Fourth brother, don't think too much, it's just that brother has not fully controlled the situation, and the only one who can make the decision is Anyang."

"Thank you big brother for your kindness, Wuming doesn't need a fief."Zhao Wuming immediately refused.At this moment, he just wanted to kill Zhao Fan immediately, and then go to the country of Yan to meet King Yan.Discussing the matter of jointly attacking Donghu, how can the fief be trapped.

Seeing Zhao Wuming's resolute refusal now, Zhao Yu smiled coyly: "Forget it, after Gu ascends the throne. If the fourth brother wants a fiefdom, Gu will choose a place for the fourth brother."

"Thank you, big brother, Wuming is very grateful. It's just that the fiefdom is not what I want. I only hope that one day big brother can promise me something."Zhao Wuming bowed to Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu was puzzled, and then patted Zhao Wuming on the shoulder: "You and my brother, if you have something to say to the elder brother, you can just tell the elder brother, as long as the elder brother can do it, there is absolutely nothing to do."

"Please tell me what you are asking first, and it will not be too late for the elder brother to reply."Looking at Zhao Yu's sincere gaze, Zhao Wuming felt a little touched in his heart.Maybe Zhao Yu is the big brother in his heart at this time, and the scene where he roared in the palace to tear Shen Tuxiu into five horses was just a dream.

Seeing that Zhao Wuming insisted on this, Zhao Yu nodded immediately: "Say it, as long as the elder brother can do it, the elder brother will definitely do it for you."

"If the time is right, the eldest brother can station troops in the north."Zhao Wuming immediately stated his request, which was also Seoul's request.

Zhao Yu was taken aback for a moment, completely unaware of how this matter would benefit him, Zhao Wuming: "Why?".

"The little brother only asks if the big brother gives the little brother this promise, and if he gives the promise, the little brother will tell the big brother the reason when the time is right."Zhao Wuming looked at Zhao Yu with a straight face.

Seeing that Zhao Wuming was so solemn, Zhao Yu nodded slowly: "As long as you have no internal and external worries for your brother, what's the point of stationing troops in the north?"

"Thank you, brother."Zhao Wuming was assured, and immediately felt relieved.

Zhao Yu seemed to have thought of something, and changed the subject to look at Zhao Wuming: "Today, all the officials are speaking, in order to appease the hearts of the army and the people as soon as possible, and propose that Gu be enthroned tomorrow. I don't know what the fourth brother thinks about this matter."

"A country cannot be without a master for a day. It is justifiable for the elder brother to ascend the throne. It is better to be one day sooner than later."Zhao Wuming immediately proposed to Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu nodded slowly: "Since the fourth brother said so, Gu will be crowned king tomorrow. At this time, the fourth brother still needs to clean up the battlefield, so Gu will not disturb the fourth brother."

"Congratulations to Big Brother".Zhao Wuming bowed to Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu smiled at Zhao Wuming, turned and left with the soldiers of the Imperial Army.

Watching Zhao Yu leave, Gao Zhao asked Zhao Wuming: "Why don't you want the Anyang fiefdom, my lord?".

"Anyang?"Zhao Wuming shook his head, but did not answer.

Gao Zhao looked at Sun Buer suspiciously, and Sun Buer showed the same expression.How could the mere Anyang fiefdom compare to the central grasslands.

Looking at the expressions of the two of them, Gao Zhao was puzzled: "Please tell me clearly, my lord."

"Where is this place in Anyang, do you know?".Zhao Wuming didn't explain immediately, but instead asked Gao Zhao.

Gao Zhao thought for a while and looked at Zhao Wuming: "The land of Anyang is next to the state of Qi, so is there any problem?".

"Anyang is prosperous, and I heard that the King of Qi has coveted this place for a long time. Now that 20 Anyang soldiers have spilled blood in Handan, what do you think the King of Qi will have?"Zhao Wuming continued to ask Gao Zhao.

Gao Zhao was taken aback for a moment, obviously not thinking about this question, and looked around the front: "I'm afraid that Anyang and Pingyi will have no soldiers to defend, and the king of Qi may have the idea of ​​​​robbing them."

"If the king of Qi sends troops to attack, what will happen to the places in Anyang?".Zhao Wuming continued to ask Gao Zhao.

Gao Zhao thought for a moment, then analyzed to Zhao Wuming: "At this time, King Qi only needs to send a thousand soldiers to easily obtain these fertile lands. If the son accepts the fiefdom of Anyang, he may have a battle with the Qi Nationality. Although Qi, Wei Fighting, but with the national strength of Qi State. Even if you send a strong army, it is not possible for the soldiers in the hands of the son to resist."

"Since this is the case, why does my son want this? Anyang is doomed to be lost."Zhao Wuming continued to ask Gao Zhao.

Gao Zhao was dumbfounded, thinking of Zhao Yu's expression when he said to Zhao Wuming that he would give Anyang, he suddenly realized: "The Prince of Difficulties will show such an expression when talking about this matter, so the Prince also knows the joints."

Zhao Wuming didn't answer the words, but looked at the soldiers cleaning the battlefield in front of him and fell into deep thought.

Gao Zhao looked at Zhao Wuming who was deep in thought, and said to him: "My lord, do you know what the prince has done these past few days?".

"In the past few days, I don't know that my son is fighting outside the city of Handan."Zhao Wuming looked ahead and replied casually.

Gao Zhao's lips moved, but he still decided to tell the truth: "In the past few days, the crown prince has ordered that Shentuxiu's body be divided into five horses. At the same time, the Handan defenders will be sent into Shentuxiu's mansion, no matter how old or young they are."

"Regardless of old and young, chickens and dogs will not stay?".Zhao Wuming was taken aback for a moment, he didn't expect Zhao Yu to be so decisive, so murderous.I clearly agreed to Shen Tuxiu in front of him and all the officials, but why did he do this? .

Gao Zhao carefully looked at Zhao Wuming, saw him startled, and said again: "Just today, the prince sent people to Shentuxiu's hometown, and asked the local officials to exterminate Shentuxiu's family to prevent future troubles."

Zhao Wuming did not reply, and the scene of Zhao Zhong before his death appeared in his mind.King?Could it be that killing all the world is the king? .So what is the real king?At this time, a sentence about Chang'an and Luoyang emerged in my heart.The Son of Heaven is virtuous, and if he can return to his heart from all over the world, he will live in Luoyang.On the contrary, the emperor has no virtue, so he can live in Chang'an, and use dangerous land to coerce the Quartet.

So it seems that Zhao Yu chose prestige, prestige by killing.What about yourself?Although countless people have been killed on the battlefield, it is a battlefield after all, and there is no regret or regret in a life-and-death fight.If he were to leave the battlefield, but if he wanted to kill Shen Tuxiu like Zhao Yu, he might not be able to do it.After all, with the education I have received, I cannot accept the crime of being implicated.

The sound of footsteps came, and a general of the personal guard saluted Zhao Wuming: "My lord, the battlefield has been cleaned up, do you want to burn those corpses directly?"

"Burn".Zhao Wuming ordered without thinking.

The general of the pro-guard army hurriedly bowed to accept the order: "No."

As soon as the voice fell, the general of the personal guard turned around and walked forward.Not long after, a raging fire ignited ahead, and countless corpses were reduced to ashes in the flames.

(End of this chapter)