I am a commoner, but I will lead the empress to unify the world

Chapter 596 Return to the Barracks for Deployment

Tu Queling's face turned even redder. Unable to bear such provocation, she quickly got up, packed her things, and went to collect firewood to boil water.

After a simple breakfast, they all mounted their horses and started their journey back to the barracks.

According to Wei Bufan's instructions, they followed this road all the way to the northeast, riding horses for most of the day, and finally rushed back to the Yan army camp.

The round trip took two days.

After Shen Changgong came back, he immediately summoned all the generals to hold a meeting in his tent.

When everyone was present, Shen Changgong told them about his gains from this trip and the next strategic deployment.

“This king has decided to lead 50,000 Southern Guards and 100,000 Tianyu Troops.

The Zhennan Army and the Tianyu Army are both the ace legions of our Yan Army, with the strongest combat effectiveness and rich combat experience.

In addition, the commanders of the two armies, Zhang Han and Yu Huatian, will also act with me.

This mission is arduous. We need to use these tens of thousands of people to defeat the enemy's 200,000 troops, seize the shore position, withstand the pressure from Luoyang City, and cover the main army's crossing of the river.

What do you think? "

Yu Huatian frowned and said,

"It's feasible, but Your Highness will take the risk personally..."

"Let's not talk about this anymore. It's just the same old stuff. I must go with you. The Southern King will lead the remaining troops to cut down trees along the way and build pontoon bridges. Furthermore, when our army bombards the warships, you must cooperate and attack from both sides.

At the same time, you must pretend that the main force is present, and then build a pontoon bridge openly to confuse the enemy and provide cover for us.

Can it be done? "

Shen Changgong acted decisively and announced the strategy directly without giving anyone a chance to discuss it.

King Nan nodded and said,

"It's a good plan, but this person needs to be replaced."

"Replace who?"

"It's your turn."

"Who wants to trade with me?"

"This king."

The Southern King said coldly,

"This time we are heading out to fight a tough battle, which is what I am best at. I am adept at charging into battle and am unparalleled in my bravery..."

"What do you say?"

Shen Changgong sneered,

"You really want me to expose your secrets, don't you?"

Upon hearing this, King Nan blushed and said no more.

When the King of the South and Shen Changgong met for the first time, they had a fight, which ended with the King of the South being defeated miserably.

They never mentioned this matter to save face for the King of the South.

Shen Changgong said,

"Then it is settled. Brother Nan Wang will stay and lead the army, and I will personally cross the river and engage the enemy.

Stop fighting. I know this mission is very dangerous, but the enemies are just weaklings and can't withstand a single blow. As long as our army launches a surprise attack, we will surely win a great victory.

That's it, Zhang Han and Yu Huatian, go back and quickly prepare the baggage, fodder, and artillery shells, and have the soldiers get ready, because we're going to have a tough battle this time."

"As ordered!"

After everyone dispersed, Shen Changgong rubbed his aching temples, stood up and walked outside.

When they came outside, Yu Ziling glared at her angrily without saying a word, just staring at him.

As for why Marshal Yu was angry, Prince Shen naturally had to guess.

Shen Changgong ignored him and said to Wei Bufan and Qi Xiaosanban at the door,

"Have you two made up your minds? Will you join the Yan army or go home and farm?"

Zhao Bufan and Qi Xiaosan looked at each other, then clasped their hands together, knelt on one knee and said,

"I am willing to serve the prince, even if it means sacrificing my life!"

Shen Changgong nodded and said,

"Come with me, my king."

"As ordered!"

Then, Shen Changgong grabbed Yu Ziling's arm and dragged her into his tent.

After arriving at the commander's tent, Shen Changgong pushed Yu Ziling onto a chair and asked her to sit down, forcibly suppressing the angry kitten. Then he sat on the chair and asked the two of them,

"Wei Bufan, your home is eighty miles south of here, right? Qi Xiaosan, where is your home?"

"Your Highness, my home is in Qizhuang, fifty miles west. In fact, when we left yesterday, we passed by it from the north of our village."

Qi Xiaosan scratched his head and laughed.

Shen Changgong nodded and said to the two of them,

"I promised you before that if your plan succeeded, I would reward you with ten thousand taels of silver. Now that we have come to this point, what happens next is beyond your control. You have also proven that your plan was successful, so I will now pay you the gold and silver.

Wei Bufan was rewarded with 1,000 taels of silver for killing the county governor, and 10,000 taels of silver for offering advice.

This time, your military merit will be counted as silver, but you will not be given the title.

Qi Xiaosan, although you didn't contribute much this time, you still came with us and helped a lot, so you will be rewarded with 100 taels of silver.

As for the military positions, you two will serve in the guards in front of my tent, Wei Bufan will be the captain, and Qi Xiaosan will be a soldier.

The monthly salary of my guards is also higher than that of others."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The two kowtowed in surprise.

Shen Changgong continued,

"It's only 5 p.m. now, and it's still early. Que Ling, go get the silver for them and write down the Yan army's issuance certificate to prove the source of the gold and silver.

You two, hurry back home before it gets dark and hide the gold and silver at home. Remember, don't show off your wealth, otherwise it will be coveted by evil people.

After you return home and hand it in, hurry back. Our army will set out early tomorrow morning, and you two will have to lead the way."

"As you command, thank you, Your Majesty!"

They both kowtowed.

Tu Queling took the two of them down to the military pay treasury to withdraw silver.

Wei Bufan alone had more than 10,000 taels of silver, which required a whole cart, so most of it was converted into gold and jewelry of corresponding value. Silver was only a small part, and even that required a horse-drawn carriage.

Wei Bufan covered it with hay to disguise himself before leaving Zhengxiang County and heading south.

He also has parents, a wife and children. His father is in poor health, so he returned home to fulfill his filial duties. Now he has so much money, which is enough to provide for the elderly and let his wife and children live a good life.

He doesn't have to stay at home all the time.

In addition to his status as an officer of the Yan army and the prince's guard, ordinary people did not dare to bully him, and his family could be considered a wealthy family in the village.

But the same thing goes, don't show off your wealth. It's okay to live a slightly better life, but if you suddenly become rich after being poor for a long time, you may be targeted by desperadoes.

Wei Bufan naturally knew these principles, so he was extra careful.

After they left, there were only four people left in the general's tent, one man and three women.

Shen Changgong looked at Yu Ziling who was still humming, smiled, grabbed Yu Dashuai's hand, and asked,

"What happened to our Marshal Yu? Who is he angry with again? Tell me, I will not forgive him."

Yu Ziling snorted coldly,

"In the entire Yan army camp, who else dares to make me angry except you?"