xymnovel Chapter 772 Junzuo Keeps His Promise and Builds a Defense Line
Chapter 772 Junzuo Keeps His Promise and Builds a Defense Line
Long Junzuo raised his head, his eyes bloodshot and red-rimmed, clearly indicating that he had not had a moment of peace in the past few days.
"But...but General Qian Dazong...he...he did it because of me..."
At this point, Long Junzuo's voice became somewhat low, and even his eyes welled up with tears. However, it never fell.
He knew that as a general, shedding tears was a sign of weakness, but the pain in his heart surged like a tidal wave, impossible to suppress.
Upon hearing this, Han Xin's eyes dimmed.
Qian Dazong's sacrifice was indeed a fact he was unwilling to face.
He was, after all, a powerful warrior at the level of a war god, and it seemed he was about to be recruited into his ranks.
Under his guidance, Qian Dazong, this war god, will play an even greater role in the future.
Now he died so hastily and tragically at the hands of Xiang Yu, without even managing to stop Xiang Yu for a moment. How could he not feel regret?
But as an excellent commander, he understood that this was not the time to wallow in grief, but to regroup and fight again!
Han Xin knew that Long Junzuo was so remorseful, which also showed that he was a relatively responsible general. This defeat was a great blow to him.
This also made Han Xin value Long Junzuo more, after all, a general who has deep feelings for his subordinates and knows how to reflect on himself can undoubtedly reassure the commander-in-chief.
"General Long, things change in an instant on the battlefield. Who can guarantee that every decision will be correct? The sacrifice of Brother Qian Dazong is a pain for all of us, but you cannot deny your own value because of it. As long as you live, there is still hope for the Dragon Sparrow Army of Dayong. We still have the opportunity to avenge our brothers and win more victories for Dayong."
Thinking of this, Han Xin gently patted Long Junzuo's shoulder, his tone becoming even softer.
Han Xin's words were like a warm current, slowly flowing into Long Junzuo's heart, gradually warming his cold and desperate heart.
"General Han Xin, you are right! I cannot fall here. The Dragon Sparrow Army of Dayong needs me, and my brothers need me too."
"I, Long Junzuo, swear that I will personally fight Xiang Yu once again to avenge my brother Qian Dazong and wipe away the shame of the Dayong Dragon Sparrow Army!"
Long Junzuo raised his head, a renewed flame of hope rekindled in his eyes. He stared intently at Han Xin, his voice firm.
Looking at the determination and resolve in Long Junzuo's eyes, Han Xin nodded inwardly.
After this setback, Long Junzuo should become more mature, more stable, and more reassuring to him.
"Well done, General Long! This is the brave, fearless, and wise General Long I know."
Han Xin smiled slightly, patted Long Junzuo's chest, and said earnestly.
After saying this, Han Xin turned around and walked back to the desk, picked up the map, and continued to study it.
Long Junzuo followed closely behind, standing beside Han Xin, and the two discussed the next tactical deployment together.
"Although Xiang Yu was brave, he was not invincible."
"His long-standing invincibility has made Xiang Yu and his subordinates extremely arrogant. Therefore, his weakness lies in his overconfidence and his tendency to underestimate his opponents. This arrogance is ingrained in his bones and cannot be changed by one or two lessons."
"Therefore, we can use this to our advantage, set a trap, lure him in, and then..."
Han Xin pointed to a certain location on the map and said slowly.
Long Junzuo listened attentively, nodding occasionally, his eyes gleaming.
"General Han Xin, I am willing to lead the troops as the vanguard, luring the enemy deep into our territory. I will certainly not fail in my mission!"
After listening to Han Xin's plan for a while, Long Junzuo paused, then volunteered to lead the troops.
Han Xin looked at Long Junzuo and felt a surge of relief.
Just then, the tent flap was gently lifted, and a cool autumn breeze swept in, revealing Pei Xingjian's figure.
Despite being dressed as a scholar, he appeared remarkably energetic, exuding a unique blend of scholarly refinement and composure.
"General Han, the army is settled in. Commander Wen at Longmen Pass has prepared our supplies and provisions. The soldiers are in high spirits and ready to be deployed at any time."
Pei Xingjian entered the tent, first bowing slightly to Han Xin, and then reporting to his superior.
Upon hearing this, Han Xin nodded slightly, shifting his gaze from the map to Pei Xingjian, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.
Pei Xingjian is not only a scholar-general, but also a rare sage. His ability to coordinate the overall situation is second to none in the entire Nine Heavens Army of the Dayong Dynasty.
If he can be paired with Long Junzuo this time, it will undoubtedly increase the chances of winning the upcoming defensive battle.
"Shouyue, you've come at the right time. General Long just volunteered to lead the vanguard and lure the enemy deep into our territory."
"My mind is made up. You two will lead the troops together to form the first line of defense against Xiang Yu."
Han Xin's voice was gentle, as if it could soothe the restlessness in people's hearts.
As he spoke, Han Xin pointed to a location on the map, a flat, open area at the border of Wenzhou and Quezhou.
"The terrain here is open, which is conducive to the deployment of our army, and it is also conducive to us setting up an ambush using the terrain."
"General Long, you will lead the Dayong Dragon Sparrow Army together with Shouyue, as well as a combined force of 20,000 Jiuxiao Army and 30,000 Quezhou and Wenzhou Army, totaling 50,000 troops, to garrison here."
"Shouyue, you'll have to work hard this time. You'll be responsible for overall planning, coordinating all departments, and ensuring the defense line is secure."
This battle not only concerns the safety of Wenzhou, but also the future situation of the entire Dayong Dynasty.
Therefore, he had to plan carefully to ensure that he was ahead of Xiang Yu in every step.
Upon hearing this, Long Junzuo's eyes flashed with excitement. He knew that this was Han Xin's trust in him, and also his chance to prove himself and avenge Qian Dazong.
"General Han Xin, this humble general will certainly not fail in his mission, and will defend the line to the death, preventing Xiang Yu from crossing the line!"
He straightened his chest and responded loudly.
"General, rest assured, I will do my utmost to uphold the promise and work hand in hand with General Long to ensure that nothing goes wrong."
Pei Xingjian smiled slightly and cupped his hands in greeting.
"Remember, things are unpredictable on the battlefield. The two of you must support each other, communicate more, and discuss things more."
"General Long, your Dayong Dragon Sparrow Army is the only force that can confront Xiang Yu head-on, which is of utmost importance. Shouyue's wisdom and overall planning are the cornerstones of your strength. Only by working closely together can you unleash your full combat power."
Han Xin looked at the two generals before him, gently patted their shoulders, and said earnestly.
"General Long, I especially want to remind you to consult with General Pei on everything. I specifically asked General Pei to accompany you because he is not only a renowned scholar-general, but also adept at overall planning. The two of you need to discuss things frequently and cooperate with each other to ensure that nothing goes wrong."
At this point, Han Xin turned to Long Junzuo, his eyes becoming more serious.
"General Han Xin, I understand. On this southward expedition, I will cooperate closely with General Pei to fight against Xiang Yu."
Upon hearing this, Long Junzuo nodded solemnly.