Take the city to the Warring States

Chapter 71 Seizing the Military Power of the Imperial Army
In Zhao Guo's camp, Zhao Wuming turned his back to the tent door and looked at the map hanging on it.Thinking of the upcoming war, a hint of worry rose in his heart.No matter how I think about it, I always feel as if I have forgotten the most important news.

Swipe across the map with your finger, looking at the roads and mountains marked on it.An idea flashed through my mind, but I couldn't catch it.Our own military camp is stationed between two mountains, and the Wei army can only reach Xindu by defeating here, but...

Just as Zhao Wuming's thoughts were flying everywhere, there was the sound of footsteps, and a soldier raised the tent and saluted Zhao Wuming: "My lord, the prince's troops and the forbidden army have returned to the camp."

"Has Sun Buer's department returned yet?"Zhao Wuming turned to look at the soldiers and asked, his eyes were a little red, apparently he hadn't slept all night.

The soldier raised his head and looked at Zhao Wuming thoughtfully: "I didn't see any troops under General Sun's troops."

Sun Buer didn't come back?It was expected that Shen Tuxiu would be in the middle of the ambush, and the sky was bright, but why didn't Sun Buer come back.Seeing that Zhao Wuming was deep in thought, the soldiers did not dare to stay too long, bowed and turned around to walk outside the tent.

As soon as the soldiers walked out, there was a sound of footsteps, and Xue Qian and Zhao Yu hurried over.Two soldiers followed behind, carrying the unconscious Shen Tuxiu.

Hearing the sound, Zhao Wuming subconsciously looked over, slightly surprised: "Brother, what is going on with Captain Xue?"

"Shen Tuxiu attacked Pang Juan's camp at night, and as expected by the fourth brother, he was ambushed. When our troops rushed to the rescue, he had been shot and unconscious for a long time."Zhao Yu pointed to the arrow wound on Shen Tuxiu's shoulder, and explained to Zhao Wuming.

Zhao Wuming watched carefully, then turned his head to look at Zhao Yu and Xue Qian: "Brother, Captain Xue, have you asked the doctor in the army, what happened to Commander Shentu's wound?"

"Arrows are not poisonous, but you have to stay in bed for several months. During this period, you should not work hard to prevent the arrow wound from worsening."Xue Qian relayed to Zhao Wuming the words of the army doctor, if it wasn't for the delay in treating Shen Tuxiu's wound, he and the crown prince would not have waited until now to come to the central army camp.

Zhao Wuming seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and immediately asked the question he was most concerned about: "Where is Sun Buer? Have they returned yet?"

"When our troops were retreating, we were entangled by the military soldiers of Wei State. Thanks to General Sun, we were able to withdraw calmly."Zhao Yu felt a little emotional when he thought of the scene where Sun Buer was on the battlefield and took the initiative to ask for a break.Why is such a talent not in his pocket.

After the break?Zhao Wuming looked at the two with some doubts: "What happened this night? As far as I know, Wei soldiers are all wearing armor, and their movements are a little slower than ordinary infantry. Why are you being entangled by them?"

"Shen Tuxiu led the forbidden army to attack Pang Juan's camp at night, but was ambushed, burned by fire and demoralized. If it wasn't for the rain last night, the entire army might have been wiped out already."Zhao Yu thought of the news he heard from the mouth of the imperial guards, and expressed his feelings.

Xue Qian quickly took Zhao Yu's words from the side and continued: "The rain extinguished the flames of the camp. Shen Tuxiu led the imperial army to fight and retreat. After withdrawing from the Pangjuan camp, they were intercepted by the enemy general Wei Ang. Another military pawn chased after them. It happened that our army led the army to provide support in time, so he survived, but Shen Tuxiu was already seriously injured and had already passed out."

"Our army fought against Wei Ang's army and the military soldiers chasing troops, but there were more and more Wei military soldiers, so we had to evacuate."

"Because our department gathered the forbidden army, the atmosphere of a great defeat spread in the army, and then the morale of the whole army gradually declined unconsciously."

"In addition to the battle with Wei Ang's troops and the soldiers, the soldiers were also a little tired, so they were chased by the Wei soldiers led by Zhang Meng."

"If General Sun hadn't led the reinforcements to arrive when the two armies were at war, I'm afraid the army would have been defeated and we would have been defeated."

After Zhao Yu and Xue Qian finished speaking, Zhao Wuming was silent, and looked at them again for a long time: "How about the casualties of our army?"

"The imperial army suffered [-] casualties, and the noble private soldiers suffered [-] casualties."Xue Qian reported to Zhao Wuming about the casualties he had lightened just now.

Zhao Wuming looked at Shen Tuxiu who was unconscious, and he felt a tinge of anger in his heart: "The strongest fighting force in our army is the Forbidden Army. One-third of it was damaged overnight, plus [-] private soldiers. Facing the coming huge army, you How can I resist."

"Fourth son calm down, Shen Tuxiu is unconscious at the moment of the great enemy, please let the fourth son put the overall situation first."Xue Qian heard the anger in the words, and quickly persuaded Zhao Wuming.

Zhao Wuming was not relieved, and looked at the two of them: "Shen Tuxiu wronged the country, acted in violation of military orders, and the forbidden army can no longer be handed over to him. Thinking that he has worked hard for our Zhao country these years, when he wakes up this time Come and immediately send him to Xindu for recuperation. As for the Forbidden Army, I would like to let my elder brother lead it. I don’t know what you want.”

"Forbidden army?".Zhao Yu's eyes suddenly lit up, and he instantly understood Zhao Wuming's plan, so it was so.No wonder he let himself and Xue Qian lead the noble private soldiers to rescue Shen Tuxiu.Even if he doesn't fall into a coma this time, the fourth brother will use the crime of disrespecting the military order to deprive Shen Tuxiu of his military power.

Xue Qian looked at Zhao Wuming and Zhao Yu, and just when he was about to speak, he heard footsteps.Sun Buer and Fan Shun opened the tent door and walked in.

"You're back? How's the situation?"Zhao Wuming saw the two of them and hurriedly asked questions.Now I desperately want to know how many troops I still have in my hands to mobilize, so that I can deal with Pang Juan with all my strength.

Although the question was vague, Sun Buer immediately responded: "Our troops suffered more than [-] casualties."

"A total of [-] casualties?"Hearing this number, the anger in Zhao Wuming's heart increased a bit.Shen Tuxiu's actions made him too passive. This time, no matter how much resistance there is in the imperial army, he must be removed.

Seeing Zhao Wuming's angry face, Fan Shun quickly changed the topic: "Just now when the villain came in, I heard you, my lord, were talking about the forbidden army."

"Shen Tuxiu was hit by an arrow and fell into a coma. At this time, the battle is imminent, and the Imperial Army cannot be without a leader. So I intend to wait for Shentuxiu to wake up and send him to Xindu to recuperate. At the same time, let my elder brother command the Imperial Army. I don't know what you want."Zhao Wuming heard Fan Shun's inquiry, and asked Xue Qian and others again.

Sun Bu'er quickly echoed: "Shen Tuxiu's private actions have brought huge losses to our army. If he is allowed to continue to lead the forbidden army, I am afraid it will cause even greater harm to our army."

"But the imperial army is not easy to subdue, and there may be something wrong with the imminent war."Xue Qian frowned when he thought of the commanders of the forbidden army.

Fan Shun immediately interjected: "At this moment, the imperial army is only [-]. Even if they make a fuss, how can there be waves? Shen Tuxiu can't stay in the army, or there will be disasters."

"Although that is the case, that's all, according to the son's words, it is justifiable to lead the imperial army as a prince at this time."Xue Qian just wanted to refute, but realized that the forbidden army at this time was only [-], compared with when they gathered just now, before they knew it, they had lost more than half.

Seeing that Xue Qian agreed, Zhao Wuming's anger subsided, and a smile flashed on the corner of his mouth: "Brother, do you intend to lead the imperial army?"

"There is nothing you can't do."Thinking of the Forbidden Army, Zhao Yu felt hot in his heart.If he can command the imperial army at this time, establishing his prestige will do no harm to him in the future.

(End of this chapter)