War is bloody politics, politics is bloodless war.
A great battle has come to a complete end. After this battle, there are still countless things waiting to be concluded. Zhao Feiyue cannot refuse Gao Shenghan's request because before the investigation results come out, he is still the nominal second in command of the entire southeastern military. leader.
Long Tenghai had no intention of immediately pursuing Gao Shenghan's intentions, and was even trying to wipe his butt.
The reason is very simple. The deal is done. Since Gao Shenghan has done something, Long Tenghai must admit it, because the consequences of not admitting it are very serious: first, it means that Long Tenghai's prestige will be gone, and no one will be able to do it in the future. If you kill him first and show off later, who will take him as a general seriously? Secondly, he can't really take anything against Gao Shenghan, because in the eyes of caring people, Gao Shenghan is saving him. A man who is willing to save his life and wealth in order to save Long Tenghai. If he really kills him, who will do it that day? Want to follow him
The peace talks soon entered the substantive contact stage. Victory was notified to His Majesty the Emperor as quickly as possible. His Majesty's decree soon came. First, there was a very concise decree: verbal commendation to the entire army. , the specific rewards need to be announced after cabinet deliberations, and Zhao Feiyue is ordered to serve as an envoy again to the puppet country for peace talks.
In this war, the Puppet Kingdom was basically crippled, and the Dijon Kingdom suffered heavy losses. Neither side had the ability to fight another large-scale war, and they were even unable to deal with small-scale battles.
Because although Daqi paid a huge price for a great victory, Daqi's most core combat power: the elite monks did not suffer heavy losses and still maintained their intact formation.
With this group of elite monks here, Daqi still maintains strategic initiative and mobility. This elite group of monks has an absolute advantage in small-scale battles, whether it is the Puppet Kingdom or Dijon. The capital will not provoke the elite monks of Daqi over this.
But precisely because the elite monks have now become the most complete organizational existence, this also means that the power of the monks in the Zhennan Army has completely overwhelmed the military. For Long Tenghai or Daqi, this is Extremely disadvantageous.
Therefore, immediately weakening and disbanding this unprecedentedly large elite monastic order is more important than ending the war.
Li Chengfeng and the other monks who were temporarily recruited were the first to be sent away. The speed of disbandment and the firmness of their intentions immediately aroused dissatisfaction among these monks.
Han Tianxing, who was wrapped like rice dumplings, was full of complaints: "They simply treat us as chamber pots! We come and go when we call them!"
Zhao Xiaobao nodded desperately. He looked angrily at the streets of Guangyuan City, which were being rebuilt and filled with people, and obviously agreed with Han Tianxing's views.
After the night battle in Gray Helmet Valley, these people were sent back to Guangyuan City the next day. After simple renovations, they were asked to return to Shenjing on the third day, and then received commendations and awards in Shenjing.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is Long Tenghai trying to divide the extremely large group of elite monks. No matter what, he will first drive away one wave, then divide another wave, then win over another wave, and suppress another wave, so that he can continue to control this modification. group.
After all... isn't the Puppet Kingdom still behind Greyhelm's Dale anyway
This life-and-death enemy was only hit hard, not killed. There was still a certain threat.
Li Chengfeng patted Zhao Xiaobao's head, sighed, and said, "Don't complain. If you can go back alive this time, it will really be like smoke rising from your ancestral graves."
Han Tianxing's expression changed, revealing a trace of joy, and said: "Brother, what kind of reward do you think we can get this time? Senior brother, you will definitely be able to be a marquis this time, right?"
Marquis
Li Chengfeng didn't even dare to think about it. The Northwest Warriors worked so hard to guard the Nine Prisons, but in the end they were just a first-class marquis. General Long Tenghai had countless military achievements for more than ten years, and he was also a great general in the military. He could be called the military's No. 1 One person, and he was just waiting.
How could he, a small earl who was not even a first-class uncle, be able to become a marquis immediately after jumping several levels
Li Chengfeng showed a sneer and said nothing, but Han Tianxing understood. He showed a disappointed look. As a former scholar, his biggest extravagant wish after becoming a general and prime minister was to become a great practitioner... and to obtain a title. Seal your wife as your shadow!
Li Chengfeng made the greatest contribution in this battle. He was the one who delivered the fatal blow to the demon king of Jiuyou Demon King when the building was about to collapse. This was the most critical blow and could be called the final word!
Without him, this battle would be a disastrous defeat for Daqi!
And the consequences of this defeat can be clearly seen by a blind man!
No amount of reward can be exaggerated for Li Chengfeng who turned the tide! Not to mention that Li Chengfeng had previously contributed greatly to destroying the flying battleship!
If he can't be granted a title, then it would be just a dream for him to grant him a title.
Han Tianxing was filled with disappointment, but Li Chengfeng didn't want to pay more attention. He couldn't help but look at the street shelters on both sides.
Li Chengfeng grabbed a lame soldier in front of him who was blind in one eye and asked, "Excuse me, where is Li Dayu's home?"
When the veteran was caught, he turned his head in anger and was about to curse, but he swallowed the words as soon as they reached his lips.
The man in front of him was wearing a monk's robe. He was tall, handsome, and distinguished in temperament. The two people beside him were also wearing monk's robes. They were obviously people he could never afford to offend.
The veteran immediately smiled and said: "Master monk, are you talking to this little old man?"
Li Chengfeng smiled slightly and said, "Yes, please ask me, is Li Dayu's house nearby?"
Li Dayu was Hei Dan, and his prayer before his death was a hidden thorn in Li Chengfeng's heart that was difficult to remove. Therefore, when the other monks returned to Shenjing on the temporary teleportation array, he was the only one who took Hei Dan with him. With a modest pension, he went to Guangyuan City to find his mother to fulfill his promise.
After the bombing of Guangyuan City, the reconstruction has not been completed at this time, or in other words, part of the reconstruction has been completed. The places where the officials, military men, and monks live, a large area where the common people live on weekdays. They are all still a piece of ruins, with crystalline broken walls everywhere and curled figures deeply imprinted into the walls.
There were many people on the roadside, people wearing mourning clothes everywhere, and the sound of crying was everywhere.
In this battle, the average battle loss rate of the major legions reached an extremely terrifying 60%.
Ten men went out, and six died outside. Every door in Guangyuan City was mourned, and every family wore mourning. Looking around, it was too miserable to see.
When the veteran heard what Li Chengfeng said, he turned and pointed towards the temporary shanty town at the end of the street: "It seems to be over there."
Li Chengfeng looked in the direction of the veteran's finger, and saw a very simple shantytown built on reeds, which was completely white. Paper money strings and burned paper ashes were flying everywhere. One of the old women was staring blankly. He kept looking back and forth on the street, asking every passerby what they were passing by.
Li Chengfeng walked over with a heavy heart, faced the other party's turbid and expectant eyes and said, "Auntie, is Hei Dan your son?"
This old woman was thin and thin, and her skin was wrinkled like dead wood. Her back was stooped, her head raised, and she looked at Li Chengfeng eagerly. When she heard Li Chengfeng say such words, she His whole body was shocked, and tears immediately welled up in his cloudy eyes: "What happened to my baby?"
Li Chengfeng felt heavy in his heart and handed the package in his hand to the old woman. He said in a choked voice: "Auntie, my condolences..."
The old woman hugged the package and burst into tears: "My son! Why did you abandon your mother! How can you live without your mother!"
The old woman's wailing was not very harsh among the cries, but it sounded very heartbreaking to Li Chengfeng, making him feel extremely sad.
Zhao Xiaobao and Han Tianxing were also looking sad. Li Chengfeng gently patted the old woman's back and whispered: "Auntie, are there any difficulties in life?"
The old woman hugged the package tightly and cried, "Why do you go out to work as a carpenter and your people are gone?! My son, please kill me!"
Eh
Wait, wait, wait...
Li Chengfeng suddenly felt something was wrong. Just when he was confused, he heard a voice from behind: "Let go! What are you going to do to my mother!"
Li Chengfeng turned around in shock, only to see a dark-skinned young man carrying a burden and glaring at Li Chengfeng.
Li Chengfeng:? ?