It is already July of the fourth year of Chuping, and the weather is getting hotter.

In the First Battle of Zhaoxian County, Wang Zheng and the Heavenly Army won a complete victory and achieved the glorious result of annihilating the enemy forces.

A thousand cavalrymen were either dead or surrendered, and the rats like Mr. Ma, who had escaped from Zhao County, also had their heads missing.

However, when the protagonist was enjoying the sweet fruits of victory, he neglected to notice that a fish slipped through the net and fled in a hurry.

It was Butler Hong from the wealthy Zhao family.

This person’s original name was Hong Jin.

However, he is completely worthy of this name and has been extremely cautious in everything he does throughout his life.

On the night of the battle, Hong Jin, like everyone else, had full confidence in the Zhoumu army.

But when the army just entered the city, other companions galloped forward and followed them in a hurry.

However, Hong Jin struggled for a long time and finally stayed where he was alone.

He still decided to march into the city after the officers and soldiers killed all the bandits.

That's the safest way, isn't it? He thought so.

As a result, this attitude of cherishing life did indeed save his own life.

When Hong Jin realized something was wrong outside the city, he immediately turned around and ran away.

Along the way, Hong Jin's heart was pounding and the wind was roaring, but Hong Jin just rode the horse tirelessly until the horse gave out strength and foamed at the mouth, and he was about to collapse from exhaustion.

Finally, they encountered Yu Jin's army slowly advancing from behind.

The first moment he met the reinforcements, Hong Jin's heart, which was hanging in the air, was finally relieved.

Then his vision went dark and he fainted on the spot.

...

When Hong Jin opened his eyes again, he was already lying in a tent.

The soldier who was taking care of the bed looked happy when he saw this, but immediately ran out of the tent with a hurried pace.

After all, the captain had already given orders to report this person as soon as he regained consciousness.

Not long after, a general lifted the curtain and strode in.

The person who came was none other than Captain Chen Duwei.

Looking at Hong Jin who was lying on the couch, Yu Jin looked serious and did not make any pleasantries. He walked forward and went straight to the topic with the first sentence he spoke.

"What is the current specific situation in Zhao County?"

Just looking at the opponent's appearance, Yu Jin knows the outcome and is only concerned about the details at this moment.

Upon hearing this, Hong Jin's expression darkened immediately.

He recalled that when Niu Gai proposed that the troops should be divided quickly, it was the captain who did not agree with it and had reservations.

Now, the results have proven that this person’s prudent pursuit of stability is not unfounded.

It's about foresight.

Hong Jin sorted out his thoughts for a while, and then told the truth about what he saw and heard intermittently.

Every time he said something, the captain across from him frowned even more.

When Hong Jin finished speaking, Yu Jin remained speechless, his face indifferent, but huge waves surged in his heart.

Even though he had been mentally prepared, the final facts still shocked him.

Although Niu Gai was reckless and unwise, Yu Jin also agreed with his heroic words at that time.

Even if the Yellow Turban bandits were really deceiving, a cavalry unit was deceived into the city, and some of them should have been able to break out of the siege.

Even if it loses its greatest advantage in mobility, it is still a well-equipped force of thousands of warriors.

Faced with the extremely weak fighting ability of the Yellow Turban bandits, they were completely wiped out?

Except for Hong Jin, no one escaped?

Yu Jin couldn't understand it and couldn't believe it.

You must know that it is also a defeat, but it also depends on the size of the loss.

The failure was unexpected enough, but such serious consequences made him lose control.

I thought about it for a long time and still couldn't figure it out.

He suddenly raised his head and stared at Hong Jin closely:

"Is the news you reported in the city that day a big mistake?"

Apart from this, Yu Jin really couldn't think of any other reason.

However, the fighting power of the five thousand yellow turban bandits was already weak, and the time of the attack was still short. They must have lacked training and equipment.

How could such a result be achieved?

Hearing this, Hong Jin's face was startled, but then he reacted and his face changed drastically.

The word "big mistake" is too strong. As a butler of a wealthy family, he is the best at hearing what people say.

The other party wanted to blame him for the army's defeat!

If this is really the case, even if he has ten heads, he is not enough to be chopped off.

With his life in danger, Hong Jin reluctantly got up from the couch regardless of his body's weakness and weakness, and explained hurriedly:

"How dare we lie to the general?

"The information about thieves and bandits... has been carefully investigated and verified by more than a dozen of our family members. It will definitely not be wrong..."

Having said this, Hong Jin paused, still not daring to finish his words, and added:

"Even if there are some fallacies, they will never deviate too much!"

Seeing that the other party's expression didn't seem to be fake, Yu Jin took a deep breath and pondered for a while.

"If it's as you said, then it's okay."

After saying this, Yu Jin had already made up his mind and couldn't help but smile, but it was full of cold determination.

"Here comes someone."

Following his loud shout, the messenger outside the tent heard the sound and hurriedly entered the tent.

With his subordinates bowing and listening, Yu Jin quickly gave instructions.

"If the notice is given, the whole army will immediately speed up the pace and march."

"Within three days, I want the gate of Zhao County to appear before me!"

Hearing this, Hong Jin felt anxious, but he still couldn't help but say:

"General, you absolutely must not do this."

As soon as the words came out of my mouth, I realized that this was inappropriate.

Sure enough, the next moment Yu Jin squinted over, his eyes filled with cold light.

"You people from Zhao County..."

"Are they all so rude and ignorant?"

The murderous intent in the words overflowed, making Hong Jin tremble with fear, but he still mustered up the courage:

"The villain's words and deeds are shameless. Please forgive me, General."

"It's just General. The thieves are indeed powerful and cunning. You see General Niu's thousand cavalry were all destroyed. This is a lesson from the past."

"In this case, the villain dares to ask the general to think twice."

"Why don't we plan it slowly and gather the troops from nearby counties first? After joining together, we will be more confident in destroying this group of yellow turban bandits."

After saying that, Hong Jin kowtowed.

"The villain is also thinking about the general, and I hope the general will understand."

These words were quite sincere, and Yu Jin couldn't help but soften his expression when he heard the words, but still raised his thick eyebrows and sneered.

"What do you know?"

"If I hadn't missed you for going all the way to report the news this time, it would be considered a small contribution."

"Just because you, a civilian, dare to talk nonsense about military affairs, I will make you subject to the ruthless military laws."

"I'll spare you this time, but if you do it again, I won't let you off lightly!"

Hong Jin was too lazy to hold back his thanks and Yu Jin strode out of the tent.

On the plain, in the night,

Yu Jin turned his head and looked into the distance, which was the direction of Zhao County.

His eyes were full of fighting spirit.
To be continued...