Chapter Thirty-Three: Good Fighters, No Glory
Li You captured Qizhou City, and was controlled by Liao Zheng and Du Xingmin. The two of them contacted Li Ji directly and surrendered to Xiancheng.
At this point, Li You's rebellion officially came to an end.
Luo Tong was obviously a little depressed. He was already quite aloof and unspeakable. He was like a thousand years of ice. Don’t let anyone enter.
Li Yuanai noticed this and specially asked Luo Tong to chat: "How? Judging from your expression, it's like I lost tens of thousands of dollars in the casino."
Luo Tong said depressedly: "I'm not afraid of your highness' jokes. My subordinates dreamed of going to fight to kill the enemy. They longed for the first battle in their life, and could be as vigorous as the General of the Cavalry. As a result, last night's battle was not considered a war, but it was like a child playing house."
Luo Tong's idol was Huo Qubing, a young hero during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han.
Li Yuanai is similar. Who doesn’t worship a national hero who doesn’t dare to write like that in the protagonist of the novel?
Li Yuanai's initial thought was almost the same as Luo Tong. He felt that the battle was boring, but when he looked at the rescued people, everything was relieved and said, "Have you heard a word? Those who are good at fighting have no great achievements."
Luo Tong was stunned at first, and then said, "I heard that it was Cao Cao's annotation of the "Sun Tzu's Art of War". Therefore, those who are good at fighting will win, have no strange victory, have no wisdom and reputation, and have no courage and achievements. Therefore, those who are not defeated by victory and have no mistakes will win when they are at the right time, and those who are already defeated by victory. Therefore, those who are good at fighting will stand in an invincible place without losing the defeat of the enemy. This sentence is left behind."
Li Yuanai really didn't know that this was what Cao Cao said, but he knew that there was this sentence, and he nodded in agreement, "It's right here. From the beginning to the end of this battle, it was as calm as a pool of water, without any waves. But what we want is this effect. Only this effect can minimize casualties. Do you think if we fight vigorously, the army will reach the city of Qizhou without delay, and then all kinds of siege equipment will smash the city in a mess, how much damage will it cause? The soldiers in the city are forced to be enemies with us in order to survive. The people in the city will also drive the city walls and become reserve forces. And our siege is inherently at a combat disadvantage, how many troops will it take to take Qizhou?"
"There is also a Douzikeng! The terrain is dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack. If Miss Chen had not led the way, their people would have to make trouble behind the scenes, how many casualties would we have to take to take them down? We can't let it go, and keep them occupied the land and cause disaster to the village, right?"
"I believe that with the military level of the chief executive, there will be a happy war. Historical books only record the British Duke descending the Yellow River, taking Qizhou in ten days, and deposing the rebels in half a month. But how many soldiers' lives have to be paid behind this short dozen or twenty words, and how many innocent people's homes have been destroyed for exchange?"
"I think the result is the best now. Since our army went to war, no one died, but only more than a dozen were injured. Without destroying a house or acre of land, the rebellion will be settled, and everyone is happy."
He said earnestly: "A general can compete for fame and honor and fight for military achievements, but should not waste the lives of soldiers. Although marching and fighting, casualties are inevitable, but in order to make the battle beautiful and exciting, it is not necessary to build military achievements on unnecessary casualties of soldiers under his command."
Luo Tong said in a swaying manner: "I understand. Your Majesty specially arranged the General Manager and His Highness to lead troops to fight Li You. It seems that he is useless, but in fact he wants to minimize the loss..."
Li Yuanai looked like this and unfathomable expression and smiled: "Don't worry, some fights. I secretly revealed a piece of news that Goguryeo in Northeast China is restless. How can this internal fight be satisfied with foreign war?"
Luo Tong was instantly energetic when he heard this.
Li Yuanai was happy in his heart. How many people could have said about this spiritual chicken soup and the great truth that he was full of words?
After appeased Luo Tong, Li Yuanai walked towards the guest account not far away.
Chen Shuozhen waited anxiously. Listening to Li Yuanai asking for a meeting, he hurriedly came out to greet him. He scolded Li Yuanai in his heart and was so bloody that he didn't dare to show any expression, for fear that he would notice something.
Li Yuanai smiled and said, "Miss Chen, are you accustomed to living here?"
Chen Shuozhen said: "What are you used to? We travel around the world and sleep in the open air. Where is it not to live?"
"Oh!" Li Yuanai replied, "That's good. I was thinking that if a girl is not used to living, she could leave first. Since she is used to living, she would stay for a few more days."
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Chen Shuozhen had the urge to punch him, constantly reminding herself not to be angry or angry.
"It's good that it's just inconvenient to wash up. The weather is so stuffy, I'm a girl..." She was still willing to speak, and her pretty face was a little shy.
Li Yuanai said: "This is so easy to deal with. We are about to set off for Qizhou. At that time, we will have whatever we want in the inn."
Seeing that Li Yuanai didn't want to let him go, Chen Shuozhen was a little distorted, and her heart was slightly calmer and said coldly: "Your Highness is a bit unkind to make things difficult for me so hard. At least it is considered a fight alongside each other, which is not good!"
She used Li Yuan's previous words to block his mouth.
Li Yuanai was thick-skinned and unaware of it, saying, "It is because he fought side by side that he cannot treat you badly. I also plan to ask you for merit from the court..."
Chen Shuozhen said with a bitter face: "Your Highness, King Shang, we are just a cannibal, how can we bear the rewards from the court?"
"You can't help it!" Li Yuanai didn't tease her anymore, so as not to force them into a hurry. He used some unexpected means to say truthfully: "I have sent someone to Muzhou and Yuhang. As long as you determine your identity, let you leave immediately. Of course, I will let local officials pay special attention to you."
"You..." Chen Shuozhen said anxiously, "Why is Your Highness?"
Li Yuanai smiled and said, "The hero violated the ban with martial arts, and your senior brother acted without restraint. I think you don't take the national law seriously. To be honest, I don't hate heroes, but I prefer those chivalrous knights who are righteous. Seeing injustice on the road, it is our duty to kill the strong and help the weak. However, those with unique skills are often not subject to restraint. This is not subject to restraint, which means no scruples. Acting entirely depends on your original intention. The more unrestrained a person, the more he must have the ability to self-discipline, otherwise it is hard to say. Everyone acts for their own preferences, and the right or wrong in their eyes will be in chaos in the world."
He looked at Chen Shuozhen with a pointing point.
Obviously I remembered what the girl in front of me did in history.
Coincidentally, in order to improve her overall view of the architectural scenery, Li Yuanai spent a lot of time traveling in later generations. While visiting Qiandao Lake, she saw Chen Shuozhen's commemorative statue with her own eyes and knew that she was the first person in China to claim her female emperor, several years earlier than Wu Zetian.
Chapter completed!