Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

Chapter 147: General Lu Joins the Army

Three days later, Jianglu and Li Xin took two people and left Xianyang on horseback, not daring to stop along the way.

I was afraid that before they arrived, General Meng Wu’s battle would be over.

There is no other way. Ever since the Mohists came to Qin and improved Qin's weapons, Qin's combat effectiveness has been rising rapidly.

Other countries are no match at all.

I heard that King Youdu of Chu went to the front line in person to boost morale.

If General Meng Wu had directly captured King You of Chu, then the State of Chu would have been destroyed. What would have been the point of them going there?

Are you still escorting the King of Chu into Xianyang?

Several people rode their horses at full speed, not daring to delay for a moment.

Barracks

"General, we have been facing off against the Chu army for three days. When will we prepare to attack the city?"

Several generals sat in General Meng Wu's tent to discuss the war.

"Not in a hurry."

Meng Wu looked around and saw that the generals were a little anxious, so he began to explain.

"The King of Chu is personally supervising the battle, and the Chu army's morale is high. It's not easy for us to engage them now. Even if we win, we will also suffer more casualties."

"Let's wait a few days until the Chu army's morale weakens, then we can begin a trial siege."

"What the general said makes sense. I will listen to you."

"Yes, listen to the general."

The generals expressed their opinions one after another, and Meng Wu was satisfied.

If he had not retained his sanity, he would have been eager to attack the city and capture King You of Chu alive.

"I have also received a message from the king that Young Master Jianglu will soon be joining the army."

"Then you will be sent into battle as an ordinary soldier. Please do not treat him with special care."

"This is what the king wants."

"Furthermore, the king has sent the doctor Li Xin to protect you, so your safety is not a problem."

"We just need to avoid revealing the young master's identity."

The generals were stunned at first, then understood.

"promise."

When Jianglu Li Xin and others arrived exhausted, Meng Wu had already begun to attack the city.

Showa was indeed a talented general trained by the Zhao clan of the Chu State, and his military tactics were indeed bizarre.

Mengwu sent troops to test the situation several times, but was stopped by Showa each time.

"General, the doctor-in-chief, Li Xin, has come here on the king's orders."

Meng Wu and his companions who were discussing the war understood what was said.

This is Master Jianglu coming.

"Please ask the doctor to come in."

Soon, Li Xin brought three people into the big tent.

"Greetings, generals."

Jiang Lu and Li Xin paid their respects to the generals.

Meng Wu responded with "Master Jianglu."

"General Mengwu, my father said that Jianglu came here as an ordinary soldier. General, just call him by his name."

The generals had all heard of Young Master Jianglu, but were a little surprised to see him being so easy-going today.

"I also received a letter from the king a few days ago and have already arranged a place for you and the doctor-in-chief."

"Thank you, General."

Li Xin and Jiang Lu were delighted when they heard Meng Wu say this.

It was the first time for both of them to enter the battlefield, and even as ordinary soldiers, they were happy for a long time.

"Xin Sheng, take the young master and the doctor down to settle them down."

"promise."

Jiang Lu and Li Xin quickly followed Xin Sheng away. At this time, they were not interested in the military discussions of the generals.

I also know that I am not qualified to sit there yet.

However, as long as they can go to the battlefield, they will have the opportunity to make meritorious service. One day, they will be able to gain a place in the army through their own efforts.

Jiang Lu, Li Xin and two soldiers were quickly placed in a soldier tent.

It was the first time that Jiang Lu lived with so many people. The smell in the tent was so strong that he almost couldn't help it.

However, Jiang Lu had already prepared himself mentally before coming.

There was no fighting in the past two days, and Jiang Lu quickly became friends with the soldiers in the tent with his talkative spirit.

On this day, the Qin army attacked the city again.

Jiang Lu held the sword distributed by the military camp and excitedly followed everyone to the battlefield.

When he chopped off the first head, blood splattered into his nostrils.

In an instant, Jiang Lu felt his blood boiling.

My sword hand is shaking.

"Be careful."

Li Xin was killing the enemies while taking care of Jianglu.

Seeing Jiang Lu dazed on the battlefield, he felt worried.

Li Xin's voice brought Jiang Lu back to his senses.

He nodded to Li Xin, gripped his sword tightly with both hands, and charged again.

Perhaps he was born to be on the battlefield. The more Jiang Lu killed, the braver he became. His face and body were covered in blood.

Watching the people around him fall one by one, he felt only excitement in his heart.

In this battle, the Qin army successfully captured the city. Seeing that he was no match for the Qin army, Zhaohe quickly evacuated with a small number of people to protect King You of Chu.

After this retreat, Shouchun City is right behind them.

After counting the casualties and arranging doctors to treat the wounded, Meng Wu took the time to ask about Xin Shengjianglu's situation.

"How is it, young master? Are you adapting well?"

Although Xin Sheng did not bring Jiang Lu with him personally, he also instructed his subordinates to keep an eye on him.

"Prince Jianglu performed brilliantly, killing more than ten Chu soldiers in one battle."

"Li Xin is even more ferocious."

"If he hadn't wanted to protect the young master, I would have wanted to bring him along to train him."

Meng Wu nodded.

"As expected of the king's sons, they are all extraordinary."

There is no need to talk about the eldest son.

He studied under the Right Prime Minister since he was young and helped the king handle state affairs.

Nowadays, everyone in Xianyang City praises the eldest prince for his generosity and benevolence, his dignity like a king, and his intelligence like a right prime minister.

Prince Zigao was also gentle and intelligent.

Now there is also Prince Jianglu.

I heard that Gongzi Qiang is also doing very well in the academy and is well-liked by the teachers.

I believe I can help the king relieve his worries in the future.

"Is the young master injured this time?"

"Just some minor injuries."

Xin Sheng said nonchalantly.

It is inevitable to go to the battlefield without getting injured, and these scars are the honor of these military generals.

"Send some good medicine to the young master."

"promise."

After Xin Sheng left, Meng Wu also returned to his tent.

On the other hand, Showa led King You of Chu back to Shouchun City.

At this time, Shouchun had received the news that General Zhaoyuan had died in battle.

Hearing this, Showa's anger rose.

"Wang Jian."

In the palace of King Chu, King You almost fell down when he heard the news.

Zhao Yuan was defeated already?

Lost so quickly?

Then my Chu State

The King of Chu still sat on the throne and did not speak for a long time.

"Your Majesty, I will mobilize the troops immediately to defend Shouchun to the death."

Showa clasped his fists, his anger filled and difficult to conceal.

"allow."

Hearing Zhaohe's voice, King You of Chu sat up again. He was the same King of Chu who had vowed to never surrender.

"Ling Yin, you assist General Zhaohe."

"promise."

After all the court officials had left, the King of Chu was still sitting alone on the throne, stroking it.

Didn't leave for a long time.

The eunuch stood in a corner of the hall and did not dare to speak.

"Brother, when you sat here, I was the prince of Chu. With you and the prime minister here, I didn't need to think too much. I just had to follow what you and the prime minister said."

"But now I am sitting here, but I am not doing as well as my elder brother."

"I am not as good as my elder brother. I don't have a chancellor either."

Having said that, the King of Chu still had hatred in his eyes.

"It was all that Fu Chu who killed my elder brother and the governor. That's why I have to deal with so many things."

"But he is no more than that when he carries straw."

Having said that, the King of Chu still had a smile in his eyes.

"In the end, he was also pissed to death."

"I even sent his son to Qin as a hostage."

"But now the State of Chu is about to perish in my hands. I feel guilty towards my elder brother."