12dz Chapter 148: As many generals as there are soldiers
Chapter 148: As many generals as there are soldiers
"I originally thought that the general sought justice for the prostitute to preserve the reputation of the Wu army, but now it seems that the general seems to be extremely disgusted with this matter." Zhan Haoyue played with the folding fan in his hand and said with some surprise: "I never thought that the general, who holds such a high position, could empathize with those lowly women."
"I've been to Gao Country." Zhan Haoyue mentioned it on his own initiative, "There are also brave generals like Zong Yanli in Gao Country."
However, their behavior was different from Zong Yanli's. Treasures and women were always used as rewards. This situation existed in Gao State, or in any country.
This was the first time that Zhan Haoyue saw the unique peculiarity in Zong Yanli. In her eyes, there were only people and things.
Human life is not noble or humble.
Born as a human being, we should behave uprightly.
Perhaps Zong Yanli did have some thoughts on maintaining her reputation, and she made an example of someone else to scare the monkeys. She told the soldiers that they had joined the army and fought their way out of the enemy's bloody path not to be beasts.
One day, Qing Kingdom will be their conquered territory, and beneath that territory will be the people they will protect with their lives.
She said: "What I want is the cheers of the world, conquest, the respect and trust of being at the top, not the fear, disgust and hatred caused by brutal acts."
Zhan Haoyue followed Gongsun Pu and others and stood at the bottom, looking up at Zong Yanli who was standing on the high platform. She was standing on the platform for selecting generals, and she was so exciting and inspiring to cleanse the morale of the soldiers. He couldn't tell what he felt at the moment.
Only a pair of bright eyes stared at the general on the platform, defeated by the king.
The march was somewhat difficult in the hot summer.
Under the scorching sun, Zong Yanli couldn't help but tug at her collar. The heavy armor and the helmet visor that almost covered her entire head made it hard for her to breathe.
"General, drink some water." Wen Nian handed over the water bag.
"Yeah." Zong Yanli reached out to take it, pushed the mask on his face up a little, tilted his head back to drink the water, and then put it back on.
"There is a water source further ahead. Let's rest in front." Zong Yanli turned back to look at the team behind her. The soldiers were feeling dizzy from the heat. If they continued like this, they would probably get heatstroke. She thought about it and decided to change the marching strategy.
When they stopped to rest at the water source, Long Feiguang brought Xiao Tianhe over.
Xiao Tianhe didn't deal much with Zong Yanli, but he was more familiar with the military doctors under Zong Yanli. He came here not for any other reason, but because many soldiers had suffered from heatstroke while marching under the scorching sun. Xiao Tianhe came here to ask Zong Yanli for instructions and look for herbs nearby to make decoctions such as herbal tea to relieve the heat.
Zong Yanli naturally agreed, but in order to avoid enemy attack, he still asked Long Feiguang to arrange people to escort them.
And they were required to return before dark and not go too far to avoid any trouble.
Xiao Tianhe naturally agreed. It was impossible to find so many herbs to make a summer-heat-relief soup. He could only do his best.
Because it was just a short rest, they did not set up camp. The soldiers sat around the stove and made a fire. Zong Yanli arranged for the guards to be on duty, then rode out and found a high place to sit, taking off the armor covering his face.
Zong Yanli let out a long breath, feeling the coolness of the moment, his brows slightly relaxed as he gazed at the mountains in the distance.
"General." Wen Nian always catches up with Zong Yanli first. Gao Feilin is no longer surprised by this.
"Why are you here too?" Zong Yanli turned around and looked at him.
"I saw the general leaving the camp, so I followed him." Wen Nian bowed his head slightly, handed over his water bag again and said, "Just got some water."
This time Zong Yanli didn't answer it. He just patted the water bag hanging around his waist to show that he had water.
Wen Nian silently withdrew his hand and followed Zong Yanli to sit on the hill.
Zong Yanli pointed to the mountain in front and said, "After crossing these two mountains, we will reach the outside of Luoshang Pass."
There were still some sweat stains on her face. She squinted her eyes in the evening breeze and said, "Luoshang Pass is a big pass. I'm sure it will be another tough battle."
"Now that we have the siege crossbows seized from the Qing army, I think things will be a little easier." Wen Nian responded in a low voice.
"It won't be used for long." Zong Yanli frowned slightly. In fact, he didn't want to use it. Although the siege crossbow was good, the cost of maintenance and repair was too high. There were still three gates to be attacked, and even the imperial city needed to be attacked.
If we had just used crossbow carts to attack the city at Luoshang Pass, it would indeed be easy and fast, but the deeper we went into the heart of Qing State, the more difficult it would be.
The siege crossbows had been destroyed long ago, and what should we do now that we are at the gate of a city that is difficult to conquer?
Since it is not possible to fully achieve freedom of military equipment at present, Zong Yanli must make careful plans and capture the pass in the fastest way with the least loss.
"Monkey and the others went hunting in the forest?" Zong Yanli was a little impatient. The air was very hot and stuffy. It would be fine if there was wind, but when there was no wind, it was getting hotter and hotter. He stood up and said, "Go find Monkey and the others and tell them not to go too far."
"I'll go back to the camp first." Zong Yanli felt his crotch was very wet, so he stood up, put on his armor again, mounted his horse and went back to the camp.
Meng Qi and the others are restless. Although they don't have the brains of Pei Liang and Gongsun Pu, and can't recognize a few words, they are strict in the training of the soldiers in the army, which saves Zong Yanli a lot of trouble.
Apart from training, he also coordinates the supply of food and fodder for the army. The military equipment and supplies are also properly arranged. If he has nothing to do on weekdays, he will rack his brains to think of ways to get food and improve the meals for the soldiers under his command. He is exactly imitating the way Zong Yanli led them in the past.
Otherwise, how can you say it? You have the same general as you have the same soldiers.
Lu Hao was beaten with a stick and was now holding his waist with a grimace in his mouth. He had just been beaten and then had to march again. It was really hard for him.
"General Lu, the general is here!" Zong Yanli went to see Lu Hao after he came back. As soon as he entered, he saw Duan Yuanqing standing at the door with a basin of water.
"..." Zong Yanli was even in a daze for a moment when he saw Duan Yuanqing. How come this guy was still alive?
"Greetings, General." Duan Yuanqing was also a little overwhelmed and bowed quickly.
"Why are you here?" Zong Yanli frowned, and the displeasure emanating from his body was too obvious.
Duan Yuanqing looked devastated, and said with his head down: "My general went out with General Meng and others, and asked me to come and look after General Lu for a while..."
Lu Hao's voice came from inside: "Is the general here!?"
Zong Yanli narrowed his eyes and stared at Duan Yuanqing for a moment, then walked into the tent. Lu Hao tilted his butt and tried to get up, but Zong Yanli waved his hand: "Take a rest, why did Duan Yuanqing come here?"
Lu Hao was somewhat helpless, and said with a chuckle: "General, I am not the kind of person who bears grudges. Duan Yuanqing came to apologize to me a long time ago. After all, we were partners in the same tent. Now Duan Yuanqing is the only one left among those partners."
"It's just ordinary help, it's no big deal." Lu Hao said generously.
"Yeah." Zong Yanli frowned and responded, then looked at his prone position and said, "Is it unfair that you got hit by the military stick?"
"I don't feel wronged at all." Lu Hao said hurriedly. If he really had to say something, he felt more ashamed and embarrassed. Such a beast-like thing actually came from his subordinate. He was extremely ashamed!
Zong Yanli sat down on a chair beside Lu Hao's bed and said, "Now that the number of troops has increased, whether it's prisoners of war or bandits, it's inevitable that there will be a mix of good and bad. As the commander, you should do a good job of disciplining your subordinates."
Zong Yanli actually knew that the two men under Lu Hao's command did not go there on their own, but were shouted at and lured there by the three men from the Tianlei Army.
If you really just want to have some fun, vent, and find some comfort, that would be fine.
But they were influenced by others and tried such brutal abuse of women for the first time, and such incidents happened once and for all.
If it is not stopped, it will affect more than just two people.
"Yes, I am ashamed." Lu Hao lowered his head in shame.
"You don't have to think too much. Such things may happen again in the future." Zong Yanli stood up, patted Lu Hao on the shoulder and said, "Take good care of him. Also, don't get too close to Duan Yuanqing."
Lu Hao was deeply moved when he heard this, and thought that Zong Yanli looked down on Duan Yuanqing because of him. After all, when Duan Yuanqing challenged Lu Hao in the military competition, Lu Hao was still his team leader!
At that time, Zong Yanli had already stood up for him once, and since then it seemed that Zong Yanli had always been protecting him.
Lu Hao was even more troubled when he thought of this. How could he have deserved this?
After Zong Yanli came out of Lu Hao's tent, he turned and went to the Tianlei Army tent. Fu Jiashi had also been beaten, and he was also limping in the tent. When he saw Zong Yanli coming, Fu Jiashi took a anxious step, pulling the wound on his back, grimacing in pain.
"General Fu, go slow." Zong Yanli walked forward and wanted to help him, but Fu Jiashi quickly said, "It's okay, it's okay."
"My humble servant greets the great general." Fu Jiashi bowed and said.
Zong Yanli waved his hand slightly, motioning Gao Feilin to go forward and help Fu Jiashi sit down. How could Fu Jiashi sit down, so he sat down with his body tilted, grinning.
Fu Jiashi didn't even wait for Zong Yanli to speak before he said, "I had intended to personally go and apologize to the general."
Zong Yanli raised his eyebrows and smiled: "It's not a big deal. I came here to see how serious your injury is."
"In addition, I made this decision to deter the army." Zong Yanli said, restraining his smile and looking at Fu Jiashi, "General Fu, now that the Tianlei Army has entered the army, they must abide by military regulations. If General Fu has anything to ask for, please speak up."
"The general is bold and decisive. I will not be dissatisfied with the punishment I have imposed." Fu Jiashi said quickly, "It is because I did not discipline my soldiers strictly that their bad habits have not been corrected. I will discipline them strictly in the future and such things will not happen again."