AWB Chapter 469 All Lost Territory Recovered (Bonus Chapter)
Chapter 469 All Lost Territory Recovered (Bonus Chapter)
Before dawn and before the mist had completely dissipated, the area in front of the Shen residence was already bustling with activity.
The clanging of armor mingled with the clatter of horses' hooves as soldiers stood in formation, banners fluttering in the wind.
The military situation is urgent, and Shen Xingjian must go to the border today.
Jiang Yunzhu, wearing a cloak, stood at the bottom of the stone steps, her eyes red-rimmed.
Qin Jiuwei stood beside her without saying a word, simply keeping her company.
Shen Xingjian was dressed in armor, the silver armor making his figure appear even more upright. When the wind blew, his cloak billowed, carrying a hint of murderous intent.
He was talking to Xie Yanli.
After exchanging a few words, Jiang Yunzhu walked up to him, her eyes already brimming with tears.
She tried to lift her face, wanting to laugh, but her smile looked worse than a grimace.
Shen Xingjian looked at her, said nothing, but raised his hand to help her pull her cloak back up, and then slowly pulled her into his arms.
He hugged her tightly.
He immediately turned around, mounted his horse, and didn't look back, afraid that if he saw her, he wouldn't be able to walk anymore.
As Jiang Yunzhu watched his departing figure, her tears finally broke free.
She retreated step by step to Qin Jiuwei's side, threw herself into her arms, and could no longer hold back her sobs.
Qin Jiuwei reached out and hugged her, gently patting her back.
The wind rustled my clothes, and the sky gradually brightened.
The procession had gone further and further away, leaving only banners fluttering like thin threads on the horizon.
The wind is fierce at the border, and the banners flutter in the wind.
Shen Xingjian led his army in three consecutive battles, defeating the enemy with lightning speed each time. The battle reports flew back to the capital, greatly inspiring the court of the Great Jin Dynasty.
Meanwhile, inside the Liang Dynasty palace.
Upon hearing of the defeat, Li Wuyang's face turned ashen, his anger surging.
"Useless!" He slammed his hand down on the teacup on the table, shattering it, and said in a cold voice, "Replace the general immediately!"
Soon after, the new general of Daliang was dispatched to the border, and his military seal was sent directly to the front lines.
When the news reached the capital of the Great Jin Dynasty, Xie Yanli and Meng Ze quickly received the intelligence.
“I know this person,” Meng Ze suddenly said.
"He came from a military background in his early years, and his fighting style was aggressive. He was extremely competitive and good at using night raids. However, he relied heavily on his deputy generals. Once his left and right flanks were disturbed, his main force would easily fall into chaos."
He had lived in Daliang for many years and knew a few generals, though not many.
This is one of them.
Xie Yanli's expression softened considerably. "Father, could you please write down his personality, battle formations, preferences, and the names of his lieutenants in detail?"
"It might be helpful."
Meng Ze replied decisively, "Of course."
He immediately picked up his pen and wrote out two full pages, covering everything from the corps' configuration, reliance on supply lines, and personal weaknesses to frontline deployments, leaving almost nothing out.
Besides this, Meng Ze also wrote down all the other generals he knew.
The letter was sealed, stamped with a secret seal, and then sent to the border by fast horse day and night.
The border winds are biting cold.
Inside the tent, Shen Xingjian unfolded the letter, reading thousands of lines at a glance, his eyes growing increasingly sharp.
The letter detailed the background, temperament, and fighting style of He Chong, the new commander of the Great Liang.
The marginal notes also include annotations handwritten by Meng Ze himself.
"He Chong is greedy for merit and reckless, and not good at defense. He is used to night raids and excels at quick battles, but lacks patience and is averse to naval warfare..."
After reading it, Shen Xingjian's eyes gradually brightened.
The two states of Liang and Jin had not fought for many years, and the Liang generals were not familiar with them.
But now that we have this, it couldn't be better!
He immediately summoned his deputy and quickly devised a plan to do the opposite of what He Chong planned to do the day before he was to advance.
Under the cover of night, a feint was set up to lure the enemy deep into the territory. Then, a cavalry force was sent to cut off their rear, and a naval ambush was launched to cut off their supply lines.
Three days later, Shen Jun broke through the enemy's main formation again and recaptured the Heqiao area in one battle.
Within five days, three cities were captured in succession, leaving the enemy general attacked from both sides and causing the battle lines to collapse.
All lost territory has been recovered, and the border has returned to stability.
When the good news flew back to the capital of the Great Jin Dynasty, the court erupted in cheers.
Holding the battle report, Gao Xian's gloom vanished, and he was so excited he almost blurted out, "Great!"
"General Shen has truly lived up to expectations!" Gao Xian was overjoyed and immediately issued an imperial decree, "Award Shen Xingjian third-class military merit, one hundred taels of gold, and a set of armor! In addition, Xie Yanli has contributed his strategies and will also be rewarded!"
When the news reached the Marquis's residence, the courtyard was filled with joy.
Xie Yanli put down the battle report and turned to look at Meng Ze, "This time, we owe a great debt to Father."
Meng Ze smiled and shook his head, "The credit doesn't go to me; it's Shen Xingjian who made the right choice."
"But we can't do without Father's analysis." Qin Jiuwei chimed in, chuckling as she poured a cup of tea and handed it to him. "This cup of tea is on behalf of the soldiers and the people to thank you."
Now, Qin Jiuwei has also changed her tune.
Meng Ze took the cup, smiled, and drank the tea.
The great victory at the border and the recovery of all lost territory led to a spontaneous celebration among the people, who set up altars and burned incense. The entire capital was filled with jubilation.
Qin Jiuwei also went to the Shen residence immediately.
As soon as the maid announced it, Jiang Yunzhu quickly came out to greet her. Her complexion was much rosier than before, and her eyes were slightly red.
"Jiuwei, you're here!" Jiang Yunzhu pulled her hand and led her into the house. "I heard this morning that the border was won! That's wonderful!"
She tried to suppress her excitement, but her voice still trembled.
But after sitting down on the edge of the tatami mat, her eyes welled up with tears again. "That's wonderful, that's wonderful..."
Qin Jiuwei sat down next to her and skillfully took out a handkerchief to wipe away her tears.
Just as she was about to speak, Jiang Yunzhu suddenly covered her mouth, arched her body, and vomited.
Qin Jiuwei was shocked and quickly helped her to her feet, then hurriedly sent someone to fetch the royal physician.
Before long, the royal physician arrived, took Jiang Yunzhu's pulse, and after confirming that everything was alright, he smiled, stood up, and bowed: "Madam, this is a sign of pregnancy. It has been more than a month. Congratulations, Madam!"
a month...
Jiang Yunzhu was stunned. That was the day before Shen Xingjian left.
The people in the room were taken aback at first, and then they all showed expressions of surprise and delight.
Everyone offered their congratulations.
Jiang Yunzhu stared blankly at everyone, then reached out and clutched her lower abdomen, but couldn't help feeling sad again.
"But he doesn't know yet..."
Qin Jiuwei reached out and gently wiped away her tears, her voice soft: "You're not alone anymore, you have a child now. You can't cry like this anymore, you need to take care of yourself."
"When he comes back, you must tell him this news in person."
Jiang Yunzhu nodded with tears in her eyes and a smile in her eyes, her hands unconsciously stroking her lower abdomen.
The Imperial Palace of the Great Liang Dynasty, the Imperial Study.
"Your Majesty, Shen Xingjian has once again broken through our three armies, capturing five fortresses in succession. Three cities have already fallen on our southwestern front."
Li Wuyang suddenly raised his eyes, his gaze icy cold. "Defeated again?"
"Three different commanders were appointed, yet they still suffered a crushing defeat. When did Shen Xingjian become a god of war?"
The trusted servant kneeling on the ground spoke in a low voice.
"Your Majesty, I suddenly realized something. Meng Ze is currently in the Great Jin Dynasty and has not yet returned. It is likely that he betrayed the Great Liang Dynasty and leaked all the information about the Great Liang Dynasty to the Jin army!"