Chapter 1647

Zhiyuan nodded to show he understood; he knew deeply the importance of this task—he had to let the enemy see them, but also not let the enemy figure out their bottom line.

"Other generals, you each lead your units to ambush at the predetermined locations according to the plan. After the enemy completely enters the encirclement, we will launch an attack together, striving for success in one battle." Zhao Zilong's gaze swept across everyone's face; he saw the determination and confidence in everyone's eyes.

After the meeting ended, the generals quickly moved to prepare according to Zhao Zilong's deployment. Zhao Zilong was not idle either; he personally went to the front line to inspect the defensive works, ensuring there were no loopholes in every link.

Under Zhao Zilong's careful planning, everything was ready. The military and civilians of the frontier held their breath, waiting for that moment to arrive.

Finally, the enemy army arrived as scheduled. They marched toward the frontier in a mighty force, intending to capture this land in one fell swoop. However, they did not know that they had already fallen into Zhao Zilong's trap.

The feigned main force unit led by Zhiyuan successfully attracted the enemy's attention. The enemy thought they had found the main force of the frontier and marched toward the direction where Zhiyuan was located one after another. And Zhiyuan, according to Zhao Zilong's instructions, fought while retreating, never engaging in a frontal battle with the enemy.

The enemy was led by Zhiyuan's unit and gradually went deep into the heartland of the frontier. And they did not notice at all that they had already fallen into heavy encirclement.

When the enemy completely entered the encirclement, Zhao Zilong gave an order, and the units ambushed all around launched attacks at the same time. In an instant, the sounds of killing shook the sky, and arrows fell like rain. The enemy was caught off guard by this sudden attack and routed one after another.

Zhao Zilong personally went into battle, held his long spear, and charged at the front. His figure on the battlefield was like a bolt of lightning, and wherever he went, the enemy fell one after another. Seeing Zhao Zilong so brave, the soldiers were also greatly encouraged and fought bravely one after another.

The battle lasted for a whole day and night, and finally, under Zhao Zilong's leadership, the frontier army achieved victory. The enemy was thoroughly routed and fled in embarrassment. The frontier restored peace again.

After the battle ended, Zhao Zilong did not rest immediately. He knew deeply that although this battle achieved victory, the threat to the frontier was not completely lifted. He must continue to strengthen defense, improve vigilance, and ensure the safety of the frontier.

Thus, Zhao Zilong started a new round of busyness. He personally went to various places to inspect, communicated with the soldiers, and understood their needs and difficulties. He also organized a series of celebration activities to reward the three armies, letting the soldiers feel the joy of victory in their spare time from the tense battle.

At the same time, Zhao Zilong did not forget to develop the economy and improve the people's living standards. He encouraged farmers to grow more grain and develop animal husbandry; he also advocated running education, letting more children have the opportunity to receive education; he also promoted trade exchanges with other countries, promoting the prosperity of the frontier.

Under Zhao Zilong's leadership, the frontier gradually became prosperous and powerful. The people lived and worked in peace, and the army's morale was high. Those enemies who had once attempted to invade the frontier were also deterred by the frontier's power and dared not act rashly again.

However, Zhao Zilong was not satisfied with this. He knew deeply that only by constantly progressing could he ensure the long-term stability of the frontier. Therefore, he continued to promote reform and innovation, encouraged soldiers to be brave in trying new things, and constantly explored the road suitable for the frontier's development.

Under his leadership, the frontier's army also gradually became more powerful. They were not only proficient in various martial arts but also learned how to use wisdom to defeat the enemy. They were no longer simple warriors but had become soldiers with both courage and wisdom.

Zhao Zilong knew deeply that the prosperity and stability of the frontier could not rely solely on temporary victory or his personal leadership. To build a more lasting and solid peaceful environment, he began to set about formulating a series of long-term development plans, aiming to enhance the frontier's comprehensive strength from the root.

First, Zhao Zilong cast his gaze toward education. He firmly believed that knowledge was the key to changing destiny and also the cornerstone of the frontier's future development. Thus, he vigorously promoted educational reform, not only increasing the number of schools but also improving the treatment of teachers, attracting many excellent talents who were willing to engage in the cause of education to come to the frontier. At the same time, he advocated the diversification of educational content; besides the traditional combination of literature and martial arts, he also introduced modern subject knowledge such as science, art, and medicine, aiming to cultivate batches of new talents with all-round development.

Under the promotion of educational reform, the cultural atmosphere of the frontier became increasingly thick, and many young people began to harbor dreams, longing to change their own and their hometown's destiny through learning. Zhao Zilong saw this scene, his heart filled with gratification. He knew that these young people were the future of the frontier, and their growth would directly affect the tomorrow of the frontier.

Besides education, Zhao Zilong also attached great importance to economic construction. He knew deeply that the economy was the foundation supporting the frontier's development; only when the economy was prosperous could the frontier truly become strong. Therefore, he encouraged farmers to adopt advanced agricultural techniques to increase the yield and quality of crops; at the same time, he also actively promoted the development of handicrafts and commerce, finding broader markets for the frontier's agricultural products and handicrafts.

Under Zhao Zilong's advocacy, the frontier's economy gradually glowed with vitality. In the fields, crops grew sturdily; in the markets, commodities were dazzling, and transactions were busy. The living standards of the people of the frontier received significant improvement, and their faces were overflowing with happy smiles.

However, Zhao Zilong was not satisfied with this. He knew deeply that the prosperity of the frontier was only temporary; to ensure the long-term stability of the frontier, he must also strengthen military construction. Thus, he began to set about building a more elite army.

Zhao Zilong paid attention to the modernization construction of the army; he introduced advanced weapons and equipment, improving the army's combat effectiveness; at the same time, he also strengthened the army's discipline, ensuring every soldier could strictly abide by military discipline and achieve obedience to orders. In addition, he also attached great importance to the army's training and drills, regularly organizing actual combat exercises to improve the army's ability to respond in actual combat.

Under Zhao Zilong's careful creation, the frontier's army gradually became an elite division that was well-trained and had powerful combat effectiveness. They could not only fight bravely on the battlefield to defend the safety of the frontier but also participate in the construction and development of the frontier during peacetime, contributing their own strength to the prosperity of the frontier. ===== CHAPTER 1648 =====