dtnovels Chapter 655 God-given Opportunity
Chapter 655 God-given Opportunity
Lin Feng is thinking about what to do next.
A soldier ran to the city to report.
"Report, General, the Ranger Battalion has gathered information that the Third, Fifth, and Seventh Battalions of the Imperial Guards have not arrived at the designated location within the designated time."
Lin Feng did not put down his clairvoyance, but just said lightly.
"I need the specific time they will arrive at the designated location."
"Yes, General."
The soldiers turned and ran down the city.
Kuncheng was taken back by Lin Feng, and Zhencheng became an isolated city.
It is located more than 500 miles away from Lindu Prefecture, but only about 100 miles away from Kuncheng.
Twenty thousand rebels definitely can't stay.
Lin Feng was thinking about how to get rid of this nail.
At dawn, Jing Zhaoheng, the rebel leader in Zhencheng, discovered that a large number of imperial guards were stationed at his east gate and south gate.
A cavalryman came to report that outside the north gate of Zhencheng, more than 50 miles away, there were 20,000 imperial guards stationed.
Except for the east gate, the other three gates did not block the exit.
There were only 20,000 troops in the city, while the royal guards surrounding the city on three sides numbered 60,000.
Jing Zhaoheng was panicked. This was going to trap him to death.
Once the east gate is blocked, I will have no choice but to wait for death.
Lindu Prefecture's distant water cannot quench its immediate thirst. Besides, there are still more than 40,000 troops of the Imperial Guard who have not appeared.
Just as Jing Zhaoheng was circling in the command center, he received news that almost made him collapse.
Kuncheng was captured by Lin Feng, and 40,000 Black Scarf Army disappeared overnight.
Jing Zhaoheng quickly summoned his four generals for an urgent discussion.
His four generals also received the battle report.
They all came to the command center in a panic.
"Boss, this is bad! The Royal Guards have launched a full-scale counterattack. Overnight, they dispatched 100,000 troops."
Jing Zhaoheng snorted coldly: "Why are you panicking? Did you just join the army?"
The general quickly shut up and saw that his boss's face looked very ugly.
Another general said quickly.
"Boss, let's go three hundred and fifty miles east to Jingdong City, where there are five thousand provincial troops."
"Yes, Boss, let's evacuate Zhencheng quickly before Lin Feng can get his hands on it."
Jing Zhaoheng rubbed his chin and stared at the map with a frown.
"The Royal Guards in three directions outside the city have not taken any action, nor have they attacked the city. What are they doing?"
"I'm afraid he's waiting for orders. Once Lin Feng has time, it will be too late for us to leave."
"Yes, Boss. As long as we retreat to Jingdong City and escape their encirclement, it will be difficult for them to trap us again."
Jing Zhaoheng was also a decisive general. After a little thought, he immediately gave the order.
"Gather the troops, evacuate from the east gate immediately, and rush to Jingdong Prefecture City."
The four generals turned around together and rushed out of the command center.
As for the rebels in Zhencheng, they gathered together, withdrew from the east gate, and ran eastward.
This news was immediately reported to Zhao Wenqi.
He is at the South Gate, closest to the East Gate. If we pursue him at this time, we will most likely win a battle.
Zhao Wenqi's military advisor Bo Zhikao hurried forward.
"General, such a good opportunity cannot be missed."
Zhao Wenqi frowned and said, "Let's not talk about whether we can catch up with the rebels. Even if we do, can you guarantee that we can win this battle?"
Bo Zhikao saluted and said, "General, the rebels have abandoned the city and are fleeing. Our army is pursuing them, like a fallen enemy. We will surely win this battle."
Zhao Wenqi shook his head: "Is this battle certain to be won? Sir, you are too confident. It is better to be cautious."
Bo Zhikao had calmed down by now. He was just shocked by the news and didn't think much about it.
"Haha, the general is right. I was reckless. If I continue to pursue like this, I'm not sure I'll win. If I end up getting ambushed by the rebels again, the loss will outweigh the gain."
Zhao Wenqi nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, sir, what you said is very true. Did you hear it?"
All the generals in the hall nodded in agreement, and no one mentioned chasing the enemy again.
"Alright, hold your positions in case the rebels attack. Disperse."
Upon hearing this, everyone bowed and took their leave.
Bo Zhikao also turned around and walked out of the lobby, walking quickly towards his residence.
As soon as I turned a corner, someone called out from behind.
"Mr. Bo, please wait."
Bo Zhikao stopped and turned around, and saw that it was Sima Zhen, the commander of the Fifth Battalion of the Imperial Guard.
"Oh, General Sima, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Sima Zhen walked up quickly and asked with a bow.
"There's one thing I'm not sure about. Mr. Bo said that pursuing the rebels is the best opportunity. Why would the general give up?"
Bo Zhikao smiled vaguely.
"General Sima, let's not mention this matter again."
Sima Zhen was a straightforward person. He had a good relationship with Bo Zhikao, so he came over to ask.
"Please teach me, Mr. Bo."
Bo Zhikao glanced around and moved closer to Sima Zhen.
"Who started this war?"
Sima Zhen was stunned and frowned.
"Of course it's Deputy Commander Lin Feng."
Bo Zhikao nodded and said, "If the general sends his troops to pursue the rebels and they win a great victory, who will get the greatest credit?"
Sima Zhen rolled his eyes: "Lin Feng?"
"What if we lose?"
"The blame lies with the general."
Bo Zhikao turned around and said, "Come on, how about you and I go have a drink together?"
"I couldn't ask for more. Sir, you are truly amazing and have a far-sighted vision."
"Thank you so much, it's obvious."
"Come on, come on, drink, what does it have to do with us..."
The two men talked, put their arms around each other's shoulders, and turned to walk towards the base.
Without Zhao Wenqi's order, the 20,000 imperial guards of the third battalion, who were ambushed between Zhencheng and Kuncheng, remained stationed in their original positions.
The 20,000 rebels in Zhencheng, led by Jing Zhaoheng, evacuated Zhencheng openly.
He rushed all the way to the capital city of Jingdong.
The four armies chased and killed the entire battlefield in front of Kuncheng for a whole day.
Lin Feng stayed in Kuncheng, receiving battle reports from all sides.
It was also seen that in Zhencheng, 20,000 rebels had withdrawn from the east gate and headed towards the capital city of Jingdong.
General Zhao Wenqi of the Imperial Guards did not send any troops to pursue.
Lin Feng sighed and threw the battle report aside.
In this annihilation battle against the Black Turban Army, he mobilized all of his nearly 100,000 Imperial Guards, and the results were brilliant.
So far, the information we have received is that more than 23,000 Black Turban Army soldiers have been killed.
There were also more than three thousand captured black scarf soldiers.
Subsequent data is being transmitted back.
But until now there has been no news about the leader of the Black Turban Army, Qiu Jie.
It seems that this guy saw that the situation was not good and ran away early.
Lin Feng estimated that in this battle, at least 30,000 of the 40,000 Black Turban Army were killed.
He did not let himself down by mobilizing all the Royal Guards.
If Zhao Wenqi and Jiao Sanqiang had obeyed orders, the 20,000 rebels in Zhencheng would have suffered heavy losses.
That would be an even bigger victory.
In the Kuncheng Command Center, Lin Feng finished reading all the battle reports and slammed the table with his hand.
"Go and pass on my order. Have Zhao Wenqi and Jiao Sanqiang come to Kuncheng to see me."
The messenger immediately turned around and ran out.
At this time, Chu Jiao and Shao Yihan were stepping into the command center.