Chapter 361: Night Attack
The two argued, but in the end they broke up.
The second prince insisted on arriving at the border overnight, and then quickly caught Zhao Guolai off guard and gave the other party a dismount.
But Li Shang resolutely disagreed, and his attitude was extremely tough, so he stared at the second prince with big eyes.
The most taboo thing about leading troops to fight is to rush out troops without knowing the strength of the other side. Now Zhao Guo does not know about Qi Guo's actions. But they have been preparing for many days at the border, and they must have taken precautions. If you rush to send troops, who can predict whether the consequences will be good or bad.
Not to mention what the enemy's strength is, take their army as an example, marching for dozens of days, rushing from Kyoto to the border, every soldier is now a little tired, but the second prince does not plan to attack Zhao State after a little rectification and rest. The other party waits for work, while we are tired. Thinking about it like this, Li Shang felt that the night attack was absolutely undesirable. He categorically could not agree with the decision of the second prince.
Li Shang's expression became more and more determined when he thought about this.
Seeing that Li Shang did not agree for a long time, the second prince couldn't help but be angry, he was not a very patient person, but because of Li Shang's identity, he had the patience to negotiate with him, but he had been so accommodating to him, but he had never agreed to his proposal and did not give himself face, and the second prince was instantly angry.
"Master Li!" The second prince's voice sank, "You are a general, but you act so carefully. You have to be clear that on the battlefield, we have to seize every fleeting opportunity. Now is our chance, but you don't agree. If there are any serious consequences, will you be held responsible? ”
Li Shang's expression froze for a moment, he naturally knew that the opportunity was fleeting, and whether he could grasp the opportunity or not
The soldiers who pay attention to the war are fast.
Li Shang hesitated, and what the second prince said was not unclear to him, but opportunities often come with risks. With great opportunity comes great risk.
Now that the army is rashly dispatched, it is still the most risky to think about it.
Seeing Li Shang's expression hesitating, the angry expression on his face eased for a moment, and he tried to suppress his emotions, and the second prince whispered to Li Shang: "Lord Li, fighting a war is about the speed of soldiers, and giving them a heavy blow when the enemy has not yet reacted. I also know what is on your mind, and I understand what you are worried about, but this is a great opportunity, do you have to bear to watch this opportunity disappear in vain? ”
Li Shang originally planned to persuade the second prince to change his mind, but he didn't expect that he didn't persuade him to change his mind first, but he persuaded himself to waver.
Li Shang frowned, thinking carefully about what the second prince said, and his expression was entangled.
The second prince watched quietly and did not make a sound.
At the end, Li Shang nodded with a heavy and hesitant expression, and looked at the second prince directly, "Just listen to what the Second Highness says." ”
The second prince smiled, "Lord Li, don't worry, His Royal Highness is doing things in a measured manner." ”
Since it has been decided to rush to the border to attack the Zhao army, Li Shang has to deploy some preparations.
There is still some distance from the border area, and Li Shang simply let the army rest here.
In the army, Li Shang's prestige is far greater than that of the second prince. So this matter needs Li Shang to deploy and prepare.
After two days of driving, it was already the evening of the next day when we arrived at the border pass.
The sun is setting. The second prince stood on the raised hill, looking at the border area between the two countries, his eyes flashing.
Although Li Shang was still vaguely worried in his heart, he saw that the matter was a foregone conclusion and the soldiers were also ready for a night attack, so he swallowed the worry in his heart.
Night.
Shen Liang returned to Fuzhong, and there were suddenly many more soldiers in the border area recently, and there was also a general who came with him. Listen to what the general means to say what the emperor means.
At the mention of that general, Shen Liang felt that he was holding his breath. He is a dignified martial champion, and now he is an official, so he should no longer be begged by others. But that General Han didn't have a good face for himself as soon as he came to the border, and he spoke coldly to himself, and the disdain he showed from time to time made Shen Liang angry.
But thinking that this General Han was higher than his official position, Shen Liang could only swallow this full stomach.
Back in the mansion, because someone came to the capital, Shen Liang has been kind to Zheng Xiuning in the past few days, and he has shown affection in front of outsiders.
After all, his father-in-law is the prime minister of the capital, and if the bad thing about his treatment of Zheng Xiuning is spread to his father-in-law by someone with a heart, it will not be good.
But it's one thing to be loving in front of outsiders, it's another thing to go home.
Shen Liang vented all the anger he received outside on Zheng Xiuning's body, tortured and ravaged Zheng Xiuning on the bed, and Shen Liang turned over and fell asleep.
Zheng Xiuning felt the pain in his body, staring blankly at the curtain on the top of the bed, only feeling that he had become numb now, and he used to cry silently, but now he couldn't even cry out.
Listening to the deep snoring sound from the man next to him, Zheng Xiuning closed his eyes and tried to make himself fall asleep.
Half-asleep and half-awake, Zheng Xiuning suddenly heard a commotion outside.
The barking of domestic dogs, the cries of women and children...... Zheng Xiuning was awakened, and suddenly heard a hurried knock on the door, and a panicked voice came from outside the door, "My lord!" My lord! ”
Shen Liang had already been woken up, and hurriedly got out of bed and put on his coat, and opened the door while putting on his coat, "What's wrong?" He hurriedly asked.
"Qi Guo...... The country of Qi sent people to attack! There was a cry in the man's voice.
Shen Liang's face turned cold, and he strode away quickly.
Zheng Xiuning clutched the quilt on his body tightly and trembled.
Shen Liang hurriedly rushed to the city gate, went up to the city tower, and saw General Han looking out of the city with a heavy face.
The gongs and drums under the city were noisy, and the soldiers waved their flags and shouted.
"General Han, how's the situation going?"
Shen Liang only saw the white blades touching each other, more and more people fell, the sound of the enemy's gongs and drums and our gongs and drums were staggered, the night was dark, and Shen Liang only felt that the air was more depressing.
General Han looked away and stared at Shen Liang coldly, "What is the situation, Lord Shen can't see it?" ”
Shen Liang was about to speak, but General Han had already put his attention back on the battlefield outside the city.
"The enemy was menacing and unexpected, and we were not prepared and were forced to go to meet it. The situation is not very good. General Han's tone was heavy.
Shen Liang frowned, and he also saw that the situation on Zhao Guo's side was not very clear.
General Han suddenly turned around and prepared to go down the tower. Shen Liang hurriedly stopped him, "General Han, what are you going to do?" ”
"Lead your troops to battle!"
General Han made up his mind, he originally wanted to lead the soldiers to meet the battle, but his lieutenant stopped him. said that he was the backbone of the soldiers, and that nothing could happen, and if something happened to him, the soldiers would have no general, so the adjutant general led the soldiers to meet the battle, but he commanded from the city tower, watching the smoke rise from the city.