Hairpin Phoenix

   Chapter 339 Growth

   It took three days to break Pengcheng.

   His Royal Highness the Prince personally led troops to attack the city. On the third day, the city gate was broken. The army of the Xingyang army and the Zhao family army also came, and the army of 100,000 lined up neatly outside the city gate, and the Pengcheng army lost heart.

General    Wang was killed, and the remaining thousands of soldiers in the garrison threw their weapons and surrendered.

  The people in Pengcheng knelt down and begged for mercy, crying and begging for mercy, waiting for the fate of the city's ruin.

   This is also a military practice. If you win the battle, even if you don't slaughter the city, you have to let the soldiers rush into the city to "sweep up" for a few days. Burn and kill.

  The people changed their colors when they heard the soldiers. Because the victorious soldiers are even more ruthless than the bandits.

  Lu Lin was known for his strict rule of the army, and he was extremely strict with his soldiers. After the Xingyang army won the battle, they were not allowed to enter the city to kill people, let alone rape.

   However, Lu Lin never treated soldiers badly. After the city was broken, he took out the property in Pengcheng's warehouse and kept only 10% of it. The remaining 90% will be given to the soldiers according to their merits.

   It is precisely because of this that the Xingyang army is united and abiding by the discipline of the army, and it can be called the first elite soldier of the Wei Dynasty.

  Li Jing also had the reputation of being good at fighting in this battle.

   This noble prince, the prince, did not hide behind the soldiers and waited for credit, and always led the troops to the front. When the city was broken, he led troops into the city, personally beheaded General Wang, and took General Wang's head.

  Li Jing himself suffered some minor injuries.

  Fortunately, it was all skin wounds, and there was an imperial physician accompanying him, who immediately treated him with medicine.

Lu Fei felt guilty and wanted to stay by Li Jing's side, but was chased away by Li Jing: "My small injury will be fine in a few days. After capturing Pengcheng, there are still many things to do. You hurry up and do it. , don't stay here with me."

  Lu Fei had no choice but to answer, and before leaving, he warned: "Your Highness, don't be so reckless in the future."

  Li Jing's face was a little pale, but he was in good spirits. He said with a smile: "What's the point of getting some minor injuries in battle. My father led the army to fight, and I was injured all over. Since I'm determined to fight, I'm not afraid of getting hurt."

   paused and then said: "I know that my father-in-law told you to protect me. However, I am not a child waiting to be fed, and I can't count on others. What I want, I have to work hard and earn it myself!"

  Lu Fei was moved and nodded: "Okay!"

   After Lu Fei left, Li Jing let out a light hiss.

  Although it is a skin injury, it hurts enough.

  Xiaoyuan felt distressed that his master was injured, so he specially boiled a bowl of Ningshen soup: "Your Highness drank this bowl of Ningshen soup, and have a good sleep!"

  Li Jing drank the Ningshen Decoction and quickly closed his eyes and fell asleep.

  …

When    woke up, it was already the next afternoon.

  The imperial doctor lightly changed the medicine for Li Jing, Xiaoyuan took the cooked rice porridge and served the master to drink a bowl. Li Jing was full of food and drink, and his spirit was much better. He opened his mouth and asked the Zuo commander: "How is the city now?"

Commander Zuo showed admiration in his eyes: "General Lu only brought 10,000 soldiers into the city, and the rest of the army was stationed outside the city. A notice was posted to appease the people. The warehouse was opened, and the goods and food were taken and sent to the military camp outside the city. inside."

   It is not uncommon to win a battle. What is amazing is that the defeated Pengcheng quieted down in just two days.

   Li Jing's eyes flashed praise: "Father-in-law is not only brave and good at fighting, but also knows how to pity the people."

   Such a Lu Lin is worthy of his reputation as the number one general of the Wei Dynasty!

   Having such a benevolent reputation, it will also be of great benefit to attacking the cities of Yan. The people knew that the Xingyang army would not kill people indiscriminately after they had conquered the city, so they would not have the thoughts of fierce resistance. Even the soldiers of the state of Yan did not have the will to fight.

   That was the case in past lives. Lu Lin attacked the state of Yan all the way, and later, there were even cities that surrendered voluntarily.

  The hateful thing is that an unremarkable Yan general swindled into surrender and led Lu Lin into an ambush. Lu Lin finally died under the arrows.

   This sinister and cunning Yan general is called Yan Tuo. The city he guarded was called Liangcheng. It is one of the six major cities of Yan Kingdom. This way, it will take at least a year and a half to meet.

  At that time, Yan Tuo must be killed first.

  Li Jing secretly made up his mind and let out a breath.

   At this moment, the familiar footsteps sounded at the door.

   As soon as Li Jing looked up, he saw his father-in-law hurried into the house. Lu Lin took a few quick glances at Li Jing and determined that Li Jing was only slightly injured, and he was relieved: "How do you feel now, Your Highness?"

   Li Jing said with a smile: "It was a little painful at first, but when my father-in-law came, it didn't hurt at all."

   actually acted coquettishly.

   Lu Lin laughed dumbly: "That's my fault, it's a little late. It's time to see His Highness yesterday."

  Lu Lin, as the main general, has too many things to do. After the city was broken yesterday, he led the army into the city, busy with the aftermath, and didn't sleep a night. Until now, there are bloodshot eyes in his eyes.

  Li Jing looked at his father-in-law so hard, and felt distressed: "Father-in-law stayed up all night and didn't sleep! Eyes are bloodshot. When you have free time, you should sleep for a while. Still remember to come and see me."

  Lu Lin didn't care: "During a war, it's common to lose your eyesight for two or three days. What kind of hard work is this."

   Then, he opened his mouth to praise Li Jing: "His Royal Highness is the first time to lead troops to attack the city. I don't panic, I look good, and I can capture Pengcheng so quickly. Your Highness should take the lead."

   Li Jing covered his face with his uninjured left hand, pretending to be ashamed: "My father-in-law praised me like this, I really blush."

Lu Lin was amused, and soon said sternly: "He told me everything His Highness said to Lu Fei. I know that His Highness's heart is not for robbing credit, nor does he want to take credit for others. However, His Royal Highness should also be Safety first."

   "On the battlefield, swords have no eyes, and there are many arrows. It's not a joke. Your Highness, don't be so impulsive in the future."

  Li Jing also restrained his smile and said seriously: "I promised Xiaoyu that I will return to Beijing safely. I cherish my life more than anyone else."

   "On the battlefield, you can save your life, but you can't be cowardly. If you always hide behind others and wait for the credit, why should I go out with the army? Wouldn't it be safer to stay in the capital?"

   "Don't worry, father-in-law, I know the severity. If I can't stand it, I won't recklessly die."

   That young and handsome face, tempered by the flames, has the responsibility and spirit of a man.

   This is what the Prince of Wei should look like!

   A weak and fearful person, how can he afford the great Wei Jiangshan, how can he sit firmly in the position of heir!

   Lu Lin's heart was full of admiration, and a smile flashed in his eyes: "His Royal Highness said it well! To have such a prince is the blessing of the Great Wei and the blessing of thousands of people."

   Well, you should be careful.

   Lu Lin said again: "I sent a hundred personal soldiers to His Highness, they are all veterans who are used to the battlefield."

  Li Jing was disrespectful and thanked his father-in-law with a smile.

   (end of this chapter)