Chapter 108: Personally Requesting Merit! Exhilarated!!!

Following Zhu Ying's order.

This Battle of Tieling was also coming to an end.

However.

Even though Nahachu had planned for months, laying a trap that even Marquis Lan Yu could not see through, which nearly caused the one hundred thousand Ming troops to be wiped out.

Because of Zhu Ying's intervention, everything had changed.

When the Yuan army burned the city to annihilate them.

The Ming army did indeed suffer significant casualties, but because of Zhu Ying's appearance, countless Ming soldiers were saved, and even more countless civilians and Yuan soldiers in the city were saved.

Under the night sky!

The raging fire in Tieling City was still spreading.

The soaring flames could be seen from over ten miles away, and the rolling thick smoke was also very obvious under the night sky.

As a hub city of Liaodong, it had finally been reduced to a place of no return.

Outside the city.

Countless Ming logistics troops were cleaning up the battlefield, not to collect corpses, but to treat the wounded.

Looking at the raging fire in the city, almost everyone's eyes revealed a look of fear.

Especially those soldiers who had escaped from the city, even more so, having survived a disaster.

"These damned Tatars are too ruthless, actually burning the entire city; we almost didn't make it out."

"Indeed."

"The Tatars not only wanted to burn us to death, but also their own soldiers and the civilians in the city."

"Too vicious, truly harming the harmony of heaven."

"In the future, when fighting the Yuan army, I must slaughter them all, leaving no room, treating these scumbags, they deserve to die."

"Haven't you heard?"

"After the Yuan army burned the city, their main force had already surrounded all of Tieling, even General Marquis Lan Yu was trapped in the heavy encirclement. Fortunately, General Zhu Ying led the Daning border troops to reinforce, breaking the Yuan army's siege, which allowed us to escape from the city and have a place to stay, otherwise we would definitely have died in the city."

"Indeed."

"I saw it too."

"We were all blocked at the city gate before, the Yuan army surrounded and blocked us, if it weren't for General Zhu Ying, we would all be dead."

"General Zhu Ying has the grace of saving our lives."

"..."

Outside the city.

Many Ming soldiers were discussing while rescuing their wounded comrades.

Without a doubt.

Except for the logistics troops.

Those main combat Ming soldiers had all survived a disaster, having luckily escaped from the gates of hell.

Compared to being surrounded on the battlefield, facing the raging fire across the city was undoubtedly the most terrifying.

Ming army camp!

Inside the command tent.

Garrison Commanders could enter the tent to listen to the military council.

If following the military system under Marquis Lan Yu, there would be twenty Garrison Commanders, ten Assistant Regional Commanders, five Vice Regional Commanders, and two Regional Military Commissioners.

Originally, there were over thirty generals in the tent.

But at this moment.

The number of generals still in the tent had decreased by nearly half, and many had bandages wrapped around their arms and chests, with blood-red blood seeping through, clearly having been injured.

And those who did not come to the tent for the council were either killed in battle in Tieling City or were lying in the wounded camp with serious injuries.

Even Marquis Lan Yu.

At this moment, his arm and chest were wrapped in bandages, clearly also injured.

If he was like this, one could imagine how tragic the battle was today.

And at this moment!

The many generals in the tent, from Marquis Lan Yu down to the ordinary Garrison Commanders, all had very ugly expressions.

Clearly.

Most were in a state of having survived a disaster, but although they escaped today, the main force also suffered heavy losses.

"Speak about the casualties." Marquis Lan Yu asked in a low tone.

"Reporting to the General."

"In this battle, our army dispatched a total of ninety thousand soldiers to attack the city."

"Except for the fifteen thousand soldiers left behind to hold the rear, the remaining seventy-five thousand soldiers all charged into Tieling City, fighting in chaos with the Yuan army."

"After this day of bloody battle."

"The Yuan army used suicide squads to ignite Tieling City, the fire spread very quickly, and many soldiers were swallowed by the flames without any chance to escape."

"After the battle ended, this subordinate already arranged to reorganize the military system and count the casualties."

"According to the numbers counted by the Pacification Commissioner now."

"In this battle, our army suffered nearly forty thousand casualties, of which over twenty thousand were killed in battle, and over twenty thousand were injured."

"More than half of the main force was lost."

"The specific death toll still needs to be counted by the wounded camp." Hu Hai said with an ugly expression.

Hearing this number.

The generals in the tent all lowered their heads one after another.

Marquis Lan Yu's expression also became ugly.

This kind of casualty situation was unprecedented for the great battle to conquer Liaodong.

Even the previous bitter attack on Kaiyuan City, attacking the city for days, did not have such casualties.

This battle.

Most of those wounded soldiers were burned by fire, or injured in bloody battles with the Yuan army.

The fundamental problem might not be stopping the bleeding, but the burns.

Many soldiers might also die in the wounded camp.

"In this battle, our army actually suffered over half casualties." Marquis Lan Yu's voice even trembled slightly.

Since the founding of the Great Ming.

Except for the battle at Hongdu before the founding of the Great Ming, Marquis Lan Yu had never had such casualties while commanding the army.

This battle!

Truly made Marquis Lan Yu feel a sense of frustration.

If not for Zhu Ying coming to reinforce at the critical moment, perhaps he would have ended up with the entire army wiped out.

"Not only half casualties."

"Half of our army's combat generals above the Garrison Commander level were killed, and even General Chang Mao was seriously injured."

"Four of the ten Assistant Regional Commanders were killed, and two Vice Regional Commanders were also killed."

"If not for the Daning border troops reinforcing quickly enough, our army's casualties would have been even greater, if the Daning border troops had not reinforced, our army might have ended up with the entire army wiped out."

Hu Hai said bitterly.

This kind of battle result.

Truly caused his entire army to suffer heavy losses.

Hearing this!

Marquis Lan Yu was silent.

All the generals in the tent were silent.

And it was at this moment!

A burst of footsteps came from outside the tent.

Following closely.

"General Zhu Ying has arrived."

A personal guard shouted loudly.

Marquis Lan Yu, and the generals in the tent all raised their heads one after another, their gazes looking towards the entrance of the tent.

At this moment, the expressions of most generals were complex.

Especially for the many Huaixi generals, their moods were undoubtedly even more complex.

After breaking Kaiyuan City, Marquis Lan Yu commanded nearly one hundred thousand troops, and Zhu Ying commanded nearly fifty thousand Daning border troops!

On the surface, they were competing for the credit of breaking Tieling, and they were full of precautions against Zhu Ying and the Daning border troops.

But now they relied on the Daning border troops to survive, to stay alive!

This was also the reason for their complex moods.

"Enter."

Marquis Lan Yu shouted in a somewhat exhausted voice.

As his voice fell.

The tent curtain was lifted.

Zhu Ying walked into the tent with large strides, followed by Chen Heng and Wei Quan.

Compared to the decadent look of the generals in the tent, Zhu Ying and the two generals behind him were in high spirits, exuding an aura of returning from victory.

But after Zhu Ying entered.

Marquis Lan Yu's expression was complex, and he did not speak.

The many generals in the tent were the same, lowering their heads, somewhat afraid to face him.

Perhaps.

Zhu Ying had the grace of saving their lives, but in the hearts of those who cared, Zhu Ying's appearance at this moment also carried a posture of a victor, making them somewhat difficult to face, or even angry.

Of course.

No one dared to say anything.

After all, it was a fact that Zhu Ying saved them, and whoever dared to say anything would not only be criticized by others but also be labeled as ungrateful.

So this was why there was such an awkward situation when Zhu Ying arrived.

Almost every one of the Huaixi generals was arrogant in character and overbearing in their actions.

Today's defeat made them suffer, but being saved by Zhu Ying made them lose even more face.

Especially Marquis Lan Yu.

"They feel they have lost face."

Zhu Ying glanced at the situation in the tent and thought to himself.

Zhu Ying was naturally very clear about what Marquis Lan Yu and the others were thinking.

However.

Zhu Ying was too lazy to say anything more, and he did not come to show off, but received Feng Sheng's order to wait in this camp.

"What is General Zhu here for?"

'Could it be to watch our joke?'

At this moment!

Hu Hai could not help it and said with a tone of some anger.

The more arrogant a person is, the more they care about face. In Hu Hai's view, Zhu Ying came to make them lose face and watch their joke.

Hearing this.

Zhu Ying frowned and said coldly: "Countless soldiers in the army have suffered casualties, compared to caring about those wounded soldiers, I don't have the leisure to watch your joke."

"Furthermore."

"If you think this defeat is a joke, rather than your own responsibility for commanding the troops, and feel no guilt for the countless soldiers who died because of your command."

"Then I have nothing to say!"

For this word "you", Zhu Ying did not add "all", which was giving them face.

Because Zhu Ying knew that Hu Hai was definitely not the only one with this thought.

Zhu Ying's style of doing things was that if people don't offend me, I don't offend them, since he wanted to find trouble, Zhu Ying would not tolerate it, nor would he be polite to him.

Hearing this.

Hu Hai's expression changed.

Marquis Lan Yu's expression also turned pale.

Responsibility for commanding troops!

Yes!

This defeat, although Nahachu's strategy was deep, and they did not detect the ambush, it was ultimately the responsibility of the commander.

"Since you are so righteous."

"Then why come to our tent?" Hu Hai still said, biting the bullet.

Just as his voice fell.

"Shut up."

A sharp shout rang out from outside the tent.

"The Grand General has arrived."

Following the loud shout of the personal guard outside the tent.

The tent curtain was lifted.

Feng Sheng walked into the tent with a cold face.

Behind Feng Sheng, besides the personal guard commander, was Bu Wan.

Seeing him walk into the tent, the many generals sitting inside stood up one after another, all bowing to Feng Sheng: "Welcome, Grand General."

Feng Sheng did not speak, but coldly swept his gaze over the generals in the tent.

Then.

A cold gaze with a warning meaning fell on Hu Hai.

"General Zhu! I asked him to come."

"Originally he was still in the wounded camp directing the rescue of the wounded and dispatching medicinal materials."

"If not for my summons, he had no intention of coming at all."

Feng Sheng said coldly.

Hearing this.

Marquis Lan Yu lowered his head and did not speak.

Hu Hai showed a look of panic, also lowering his head, not daring to answer.

"Furthermore..."

Feng Sheng paused, his eyes also becoming sharp: "This time the army lost nearly half, if not for General Zhu leading the Daning border troops to rescue, would you still have your lives here?"

"And Hu Hai, would you still have your life here to spout nonsense?"

"In terms of sentiment! General Zhu has the grace of saving your lives. In terms of reason! He has the grace of saving the lives of the fifty thousand soldiers under your command."

"Such great grace."

"You don't think about repaying it, but actually spout nonsense at General Zhu."

"Truly hateful and detestable."

Feng Sheng could not help but scold angrily.

Under this scolding.

Hu Hai lowered his head, not daring to speak.

Many other Huaixi generals were the same, lowering their heads, not daring to speak.

"These fierce Huaixi generals also have such a day."

"Zhu Ying truly brought honor to my Daning border troops."

Bu Wan on the side was watching with a smile, feeling an indescribable pleasure.

"These guys deserve it."

"The General saved them, but they are still dissatisfied, truly too arrogant and domineering."

"These people will sooner or later be cleared out of the army by the imperial court." Chen Heng also thought coldly in his heart.

At this moment!

Marquis Lan Yu slowly walked down and came to Zhu Ying's front.

In the surprised eyes of everyone.

Marquis Lan Yu bowed to Zhu Ying: "Marquis Lan Yu, thanks General Zhu for the grace of rescue."

Seeing Marquis Lan Yu like this.

Zhu Ying also showed a hint of surprise on his face.

Being able to make the arrogant Marquis Lan Yu do this was truly unprecedented.

Not only him.

The generals in the tent who were familiar with Marquis Lan Yu's personality knew Marquis Lan Yu very well, and seeing his performance this time, their expressions were naturally complex and indescribable.

Following.

Zhang Yu, who belonged to the Beiping army, also walked out slowly and bowed to Zhu Ying: "Beiping Regional Military Commissioner Zhang Yu thanks General Zhu for the grace of rescue."

After Zhang Yu walked out.

One general after another walked out, and more than a dozen generals all bowed to Zhu Ying: "Many thanks to General Zhu for the grace of leading the troops to rescue."

At this moment!

Even Hu Hai, he could only bite the bullet, even if there were no words in his mouth, he also bowed to Zhu Ying.

In terms of sentiment and reason.

It should be so.

"You don't need to be so polite."

"My leading the troops to reinforce is my duty."

"As Ming soldiers, defending against the enemy together and protecting the country is even more of a duty."

Zhu Ying also cupped his hands and replied.

And Feng Sheng saw this scene, and the anger on his face towards Marquis Lan Yu and the others finally subsided slightly.

"Only then is it the demeanor of my Ming soldiers."

Feng Sheng said in a deep voice.

Afterwards.

He waved his hand: "Since General Zhu has spoken, you all get up."

Getting Feng Sheng's permission.

The generals slowly stood up straight.

But Marquis Lan Yu's expression was still extremely complex.

Perhaps he also felt humiliated at this moment.

"General Zhu."

"I heard that you saw the Yuan army's intention at the beginning of the war?"

Feng Sheng turned his head and asked Zhu Ying with some exploration.

Zhu Ying immediately replied: "Reporting to the Grand General! This subordinate only guessed when the Yuan army was deploying in the cities, not certain."

"After all, Nahachu's strategy this time was planned for a long time, and it was also extremely confidential, even if real scouts were sent to investigate, there was no result."

"I have to say, this Nahachu is a master of using troops."

Hearing this!

Feng Sheng nodded: "This time it was thanks to General Zhu."

"If not for you discovering the Yuan army's intention and timely deploying troops to resist, this one hundred thousand army would really have been wiped out by the Yuan army."

When saying this.

Feng Sheng's tone was also full of relief.

You must know that he was the Grand General appointed by the current Emperor, responsible for the Ming's war to recover Liaodong.

If there is merit in attacking on the battlefield, he also has merit.

But if there was a heavy loss on the battlefield, he, the Grand General, would definitely not have a good end.

If the Yuan army had really wiped out Marquis Lan Yu's one hundred thousand army this time, Feng Sheng would inevitably be reprimanded by Yingtian, or even face greater punishment.

Because this was not only a heavy loss in military strength, but also a heavy loss in strategy.

Once wiped out!

Nahachu would launch a counterattack, and the battle results previously achieved in Liaodong would all be lost, and even the Ming's territory would suffer from the Yuan army's disaster.

So!

Why Feng Sheng rushed over without stopping after hearing this news, he was truly grateful to Zhu Ying from the bottom of his heart, it was Zhu Ying who saved him.

"The Grand General overpraises."

"This is this subordinate's duty."

Zhu Ying immediately replied.

"The battle results against the Yuan army should also be roughly obtained, right?"

Feng Sheng looked at the Pacification Commissioner on the side.

"Reporting to the Grand General."

"In this battle."

"The Yuan army dispatched one hundred and fifty thousand troops, intending to annihilate our army."

"Among them, fifty thousand troops fought fiercely with our army in Tieling City, and one hundred thousand set an ambush outside the city."

"After this battle, the Pacification Commissioner roughly estimated that over forty thousand Yuan troops were killed, mostly by the Daning border troops, and over thirty thousand Yuan troops were captured."

"As for the Yuan troops in Tieling City, the number has not been counted yet."

"Most were swallowed by the raging fire in the city, and only a few were able to escape."

The Pacification Commissioner immediately reported.

"Daning border troops."

"Deserving of great merit in this battle."

"If not for the Daning border troops, my one hundred thousand army would be gone."

Feng Sheng said with great emotion.

Hearing this.

Bu Wan raised his head and chest, making him, who had almost no presence in the military camp before, feel even more exhilarated now.

"After the war ends, I must memorialize to Yingtian, requesting Zhu Ying to serve as the Daning Guard Commander, commanding the Daning border troops."

"This kid Zhu Ying truly brought me honor."

"This is simply washing away the shame."

"Fierce Huaixi generals, after this battle, I want to see how you can still be arrogant in front of my Daning border troops."

"From now on, in front of my Daning border troops, no matter who you are, you must lower your heads."

Bu Wan thought with great excitement in his heart.

"Grand General."

"Those Yuan troops deserve to die."

"This subordinate proposes, no prisoners."

"Slaughter them all to intimidate the Yuan court."

Hu Hai stood out and requested loudly.

Hearing this.

Feng Sheng frowned and said coldly: "Now our Ming army has captured over fifty thousand surrendered soldiers, and there will only be more in the future, these surrendered soldiers can only be disposed of by the Emperor."

"Killing prisoners!"

"This is self-destruction."

After finishing.

Feng Sheng was too lazy to pay attention to Hu Hai.

He also understood that Hu Hai and many other generals were full of hatred for the Yuan court, so they wanted to kill prisoners to vent their anger.

However.

On the battlefield.

There is no right or wrong, only the difference between victory and defeat.

If prisoners are killed!

That is forcing the remaining Yuan troops not to surrender, but to fight to the death with the Ming, and the final result will also make the Ming pay even greater casualties.

"Has the general who commanded the Yuan army this time been found out?"

Feng Sheng looked at Marquis Lan Yu and asked.

"Reporting to the Grand General."

"The Yuan army's commanding general this time, Alishili."

"Nahachu's number one wise general."

"It's a pity that he escaped in this battle, otherwise I would really want to cut him into a thousand pieces." Marquis Lan Yu said in a deep voice.

"Grand General."

"This subordinate caught up with this Alishili and has already beheaded him."

Zhu Ying spoke at this time.

Clapping his hands.

Liu Lei quickly walked forward, holding a box with both hands.

Opening it.

Inside was a head and a military badge.

Feng Sheng took a look.

A smile immediately appeared on his face: "Good, good, good!"

"General Zhu is truly fierce."

"Although it was dangerous this time, and there were many losses, in the end, it was our Ming that won."

"Alishili was Nahachu's arm, just like Man Jier before, beheading him is like cutting off Nahachu's arm."

"With the Yuan army's great defeat in Tieling this time, pacifying Liaodong is no longer a difficult task."

"The overall situation is settled."

Feng Sheng said with a loud laugh.

Clearly.

With Zhu Ying beheading Alishili, the significance of this to the battle was too great.

If the latter had escaped, Yingtian would inevitably hold them accountable, and it could be defined as a defeat, but with their commanding general beheaded, this battle was a victory.

"Pacification Commissioner."

Feng Sheng shouted loudly.

"This subordinate is here."

The Pacification Commissioner immediately stood out.

"The battle situation, results, and losses in Tieling!"

"Count them accurately and memorialize to Yingtian."

"The rights and wrongs of this battle, everything will be decided by the Emperor." Feng Sheng said in a deep voice.

Such a big event happened in Tieling this time.

No need for Feng Sheng to say more.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard hidden in the army would also pass the news, if Feng Sheng dared to hide the losses, or the situation of this great battle, the Emperor far away in the capital would be furious.

So Feng Sheng did not dare to falsely report any losses or results, everything had to be memorialized accurately.

"This subordinate obeys."

"After counting tomorrow, this subordinate will immediately send someone to rush the memorial to the capital." The Pacification Commissioner immediately replied.

After instructing the Pacification Commissioner.

Feng Sheng looked at the generals in the tent again, his gaze focusing on Marquis Lan Yu.

"Nahachu's scheme intended to annihilate our army."

"If this battle was lost! If this battle resulted in the entire army being wiped out."

"The situation in Liaodong would be greatly damaged, and even countered by Nahachu's army."

"Although Nahachu's strategy was far-reaching, General Lan, as the main general, you exercised the responsibility of commanding the troops! This time the army lost half, suffering heavy losses."

"You must bear this responsibility."

Feng Sheng said in a severe tone.

"I bear full responsibility for the defeat in this battle."

"Whatever punishment the capital has, I am willing to accept." Lan Yu replied in a low voice.

"Good."

Feng Sheng nodded and said no more.

He could choose not to punish Lan Yu, but what punishment the capital would have was not up to him.

"General Zhu."

Feng Sheng turned his head, his gaze looking softly at Zhu Ying again.

"Please instruct, Grand General."

Zhu Ying cupped his hands and replied.

"In this Battle of Tieling, our army was going to suffer a tragic defeat, and even face the danger of the entire army being wiped out."

"All because you led the troops to reinforce, breaking through the Yuan army's encirclement, only then was there the current reversal of victory."

"This merit."

"I will personally draft the memorial and military report, and personally request merit for you." Feng Sheng said with a smile.

"This subordinate thanks the Grand General."

Zhu Ying immediately thanked him.

For the military merit that belonged to him, Zhu Ying would not be polite at all.

He led his soldiers to kill the enemy, originally using his life to gamble for military merit, and as things that belonged to him, Zhu Ying was naturally not humble.

"Good."

Feng Sheng nodded.

Then he said to the generals in the tent: "This great battle is initially settled, and you generals have also been tired for a day! Everyone go down and rest first, also, the focus is still on treating the wounded soldiers."

"This subordinate obeys."

Hearing Feng Sheng's words.

Marquis Lan Yu and other generals bowed.

Not daring to stay in this tent for long, more than a dozen generals also withdrew from the tent one after another, some who were not injured walked with meteor-like steps, and some limped.

Not long after.

Only Bu Wan and Zhu Ying and other Daning generals remained in the tent.

"General Zhu."

"I also want to thank you this time."

After the generals left, Feng Sheng said to Zhu Ying with emotion.

As the voice fell.

Feng Sheng actually cupped his hands to Zhu Ying and performed a military salute.

"What does the Grand General mean by this?"

Zhu Ying immediately stepped forward to support him.

"You deserve this salute."

"If not for your commanding and deploying troops to reinforce, the one hundred thousand army under my command would be gone."

"At that time, this would be a great responsibility falling on me."

"Great grace needs no thanks."

"I have kept it in my heart." Feng Sheng said with a solemn expression.

Hearing this.

Zhu Ying was also moved for a moment.

Feng Sheng was a Duke of the current dynasty, and also a powerful Grand General deeply trusted by the current Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang.

Being able to be favored by him and owe himself a favor, without a doubt, this was more cost-effective than military merit.

And Bu Wan on the side also watched in surprise, but there was no jealousy, only a sense of facilitation.

He was originally a civil official, naturally having no competition with Zhu Ying, and the more brilliant Zhu Ying was, the more brilliant the Daning border troops were, the greater the merit he, the acting commander, would gain, and the further he would go in the future.

"The General is truly promising!"

Chen Heng and Wei Quan looked at each other and thought secretly in their hearts.

After Feng Sheng appeased and thanked Zhu Ying.

Zhu Ying and others also left the tent one after another.

But Feng Sheng did not leave, but sat on the main seat somewhat tiredly.

"Today's battle."

"Too dangerous."

"If it hadn't been avoided."

"Even if Liaodong was pacified, I would only have offset my merits and demerits."

"Zhu Ying, truly a talent!"

"This battle also saved me."

Feng Sheng said with great emotion.

"General Zhu is indeed amazing."

"So young, a seventeen-year-old general, yet always able to turn the tide."

"In the future, he will surely be a prominent general of my Great Ming." The personal guard commander on the side replied respectfully.

"After this battle."

"I hope Marquis Lan Yu and the others can be a little more honest."

"At least, don't go against Zhu Ying anymore."

"Otherwise, what will happen in the future is really hard to say."

"Furthermore..."

Feng Sheng said with a thoughtful look, muttering: "This battle Zhu Ying has the grace of rescue for them, if they still go head-to-head with Zhu Ying, that will be unpopular! The soldiers under their command will not obey them either."

Military camp!

Inside Marquis Lan Yu's tent.

"Ah."

"Damned Tatars."

"Cut me twice."

Hu Hai scolded angrily, looking at the blood-red bandage on his arm, although the bleeding stopped, the tearing pain made him unable to help but scream.

"It's a good thing to be alive today."

"I thought I wouldn't survive."

Marquis Lan Yu said with great emotion, his eyes also filled with the relief of having survived a disaster.

"Big brother."

"Aren't you angry?"

"That Zhu Ying, so arrogant."

"This time he made a great contribution, greatly enhanced his prestige, and we seem to owe him a favor, and we won't be able to lift our heads in front of him in the future." Hu Hai said with unwillingness.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 109 =====