Chu Qing returned to the camp with the beasts and soldiers. The soldiers in his camp were treating the injured and cleaning the battlefield. Although they turned defeat into victory this time, they also suffered many casualties.
The soldiers were divided into three parts: one part treated the wounded, one part checked whether the enemy soldiers were still alive, and the other part patrolled the perimeter of the military camp to prevent the enemy from making another sneak attack.
As soon as day broke, Chu Qing sent soldiers to the city to inform the emperor that the army had disappeared after a victorious battle.
When the emperor heard that the military camp was attacked, but under the leadership of Chu Qing, not only was he not defeated, but he also annihilated the enemy in one fell swoop. He was delighted and immediately issued an order to praise the army and Chu Qing.
When the messenger came back, the soldiers heard the emperor's praise for them and shouted happily. Originally, they thought they might not survive the sneak attack by the enemy last night, but now they are not only fine, but also received a commendation from the emperor, which is really beyond their expectation.
However, because of the emperor's commendation, the soldiers in the army admired Chu Qing even more. Without Chu Qing's encouragement and courage to move forward, they would not have been able to turn defeat into victory.
Chu Qing had not rested since he came back from chasing the enemy. He carefully studied the enemy's movements. It seemed that the enemy really should not be underestimated.
"Come here, where is the deputy general?"
"General, the deputy general is checking on the injured."
Chu Qing sneered. He was not there during the war, but after it was over, he came out to be a good person
"Let him come to me."
"Yes, General."
Chu Qing waited in the tent for a while before the deputy general showed up. When the enemy attacked last night, he had already taken precautions, so he was not injured.
However, the deputy general glanced at Chu Qing who was looking down at a book. He did not expect that under such circumstances, Chu Qing could actually turn defeat into victory.
"Lieutenant general, where did you go when the enemy attacked last night?" Chu Qing asked without raising his head.
The deputy general frowned, and after thinking for a long time, he said: "General, before the enemy's sneak attack last night, I couldn't sleep, so I went to a place a little far away from the camp to relax."
Chu Qing smiled and shook his head, stood up and said, "Vice-General, Lieutenant-General, can't you even find a suitable reason?"
"My subordinates don't understand what the general means."
Chu Qing narrowed his eyes and said: "Let's not say that it is suspicious for you to go out to relax at night. When the two parties were fighting, the fighting was fierce. Lieutenant General, you couldn't hear such a loud sound? Such a long time is not enough. Will the deputy come back?"
The deputy general's expression changed, and he lowered his head and said, "My subordinate neglected his duty. General, please punish me."
Chu Qing looked at him with a gloomy face and said: "You have indeed neglected your duty. I don't have to hold you accountable for the spy's report. But when the enemy attacked you, as the deputy commander, you actually abandoned your soldiers and escaped alone. This is punishable in the military."
The deputy general frowned. He had already guessed that Chu Qing might know that he concealed the enemy's sneak attack, so he had already thought about it on the way here. Stay out of it.
Chu Qing looked at him expressionlessly and said, "I'm too lazy to punish you for what happened last night, so you can take care of yourself."
The deputy general raised his head and looked at Chu Qing in surprise, but Chu Qing just turned his back to him and waved, signaling him to leave.
"My subordinates resign."
The deputy general turned around and left the tent. Chu Qing did not punish him. Not only was he not grateful at all, but he felt that Chu Qing was humiliating him.
The lieutenant walked toward his tent with an angry look on his face. When he passed by the tent where the prisoners were held, he suddenly had a plan in mind.
The deputy general sneaked into the tent where the prisoners were held while the soldiers were not paying attention, and released the prisoners.