Chapter 006 "Found a Support"

After receiving the head of the "bandit", Shuangfu stared at it for a long time, momentarily taken aback.

"Returning to the matter at hand, it was General Zhang who saved the lives of our brothers." Mo Hei, being astute, saw Zhang Zhen's demeanor and had already grasped the situation. He hurriedly stepped forward and said:

The soldiers themselves are well aware that it is likely those with long hair, when they first attacked the city, would have scattered in disarray. There is absolutely no possibility of resistance or anything of the sort

Moreover, there is also the matter of the bandit general Lai Guangwei being personally executed by himself

Zhang Zhen is exceptionally astute; how could he easily let such a great opportunity slip by? With a face full of sincerity and composure

The person before me spoke so vividly that anyone who has not experienced it firsthand could never express it so realistically, especially considering that there is indeed a head of a bandit known as "Lai Zhai" here

Seeing that it was getting late, Shuangfu immediately ordered the departure and set off for Wuchang

It is likely an exaggeration to estimate that over one hundred people were killed, but it is probably true that a dozen or twenty bandits were indeed slain

Damn it, I just said it casually. I have never seen what Yuezhou looks like, so how would I know if there are any maps or books related to it, General?

There is no need for adults to be overly modest; it is only natural for the young to show respect and filial piety towards their elders

"Yes, it is, my lords," Zhang Zhen said, lowering his head. "All of you have bravely resisted, but the bandits are truly rampant, and we cannot kill them all or cut them down completely. In the end, we finally..."

Initially, I was somewhat skeptical; how could dozens of people possibly break through the encirclement of over a thousand long-haired individuals

Since you have spoken sincerely, I shall not contradict you this time. This will not happen again. You have made significant contributions in this fierce battle, having personally killed more than ten bandits. I will certainly commend you for your achievements

Those bandits entered the city and killed anyone they encountered, leaving no survivors. The petty individuals and their brothers fought desperately and finally carved out a bloody path

However, it is still somewhat regrettable that this admiral is a short-lived individual. After the fall of Wuchang, he committed suicide, which can be seen as his final act of "loyalty" to his Tatar master

On the day of the fall of Yuezhou City, the generals bravely led the resistance...

The long-haired bandits we encountered were led by the rear army commander Lai Guangwei, with a total of about one thousand men. The situation was extremely critical, and it seemed that one by one, our brothers were on the verge of losing their lives

This, the bandit Lai, was ultimately killed by you. I have taken your credit for this, and I truly feel somewhat guilty about it

Thank you for your cultivation, I will never forget it. Zhang Zhen was unable to contain his joy and quickly said

The humble person has always admired the esteemed individual. Today, upon meeting, it brings great comfort to my life. Please consider this as a small token of my respect. I kindly ask that you do not decline, as this matter is known only to the two of us.

The achievements of the Qing army are at their peak, especially considering the rampant banditry at present. To decisively defeat over three thousand enemies with merely a few hundred troops will undoubtedly bring great joy to the imperial court.

The person before me clearly intends to take credit for this achievement for themselves

After a moment of contemplation, he said

The bandit Lai was widely reported dead, and the remaining bandits were thrown into chaos. The brothers followed Lord Zhang, truly displaying their courage and determination. Not only did they break through the encirclement, but they also killed over one hundred bandits

When Mo Hei saw the joyful expression on Zhang Zhen's face, he realized that this esteemed "Sir" had already gained the favor of the Governor from mhetushu.com. His future prospects were likely boundless, and he couldn't help but come over to offer his compliments.

Of course, when faced with the situation, the words were on the tip of my tongue, eager to recount the achievements I had fabricated. However, upon seeing the admiral before me, who appeared to be quite astute and discerning, I feared that it would be difficult to deceive him. Ultimately, the words remained unspoken.

Shuangfu nodded. Although this person spoke somewhat vaguely, it seemed generally plausible. However, regarding claims of fighting to the death and finally carving out a bloody path, that was highly questionable

If that is the case, then it would be a significant victory that has not been achieved recently

As Zhang boldly took the lead, he drew his sword and charged directly in front of the bandit general Lai Guangwei. Lai, not expecting our forces to be so surrounded, was caught off guard by Lord Zhang's formidable presence and was instantly slain beneath Zhang's horse.

"Did you not encounter any Long Mao along the way?" Shuangfu asked thoughtfully

Shuangfu pondered for a moment, instructed those around him to withdraw, leaving only Zhang Zhen standing before him: "What matters can be discussed now"

Shuangfu no longer held back, nodding repeatedly

Zhang Zhen quietly observed and, seeing that the person had a look of fortune, secretly guessed that he had likely come to believe it. Gathering his courage, he stepped forward and said: "Please, my lord, temporarily dismiss those around you; I have some confidential words to share."

As Zhang Zhen spoke, he noticed that Shuangfu was frowning and appeared quite displeased: "Where did this general from Yuezhou come from? One must speak honestly, without embellishing the truth, and refrain from discussing matters that lack substance"

Shuangfu pondered for a moment and said, "Since Yuezhou has already fallen and you have nowhere else to go, let us proceed to Wuchang together. As for what to do, we can discuss it further once we arrive in Wuchang"

With a sigh that seemed somewhat affected, the tone was predominantly sorrowful

At this critical moment, Zhang, the general, shouted, "Everyone, even if it means sacrificing our lives for the Emperor today, we must not be cowards. The time has come to serve the court with loyalty!"

That was when the villain and his subordinates retreated here, pursued relentlessly by over three thousand bandits. Just as the villain and his men were on the verge of total annihilation, Your Excellency arrived just in time. Relying on Your Excellency's formidable presence, the bandits were thrown into disarray and defeated. Your Excellency pursued them for ten miles, ultimately slaying the notorious bandit Lai Zhai and over six hundred of his men in this battle, thanks to Your Excellency's valor.

How much?" Shuangfu asked, his eyes wide open in disbelief

Mo Hei's expression remained unchanged: "There are at least one hundred people, and the current bandits and thieves are widely known here!"

Zhang Zhen boasted for a while, and suddenly wondered if his career had begun right here

Zhang Zhen was overjoyed, as he had established a connection with this Shuangfu General, which meant he now had a support in Wuchang

However, these soldiers did not surrender to the Longhairs, which can be considered as "loyal and commendable"

Since I am here, I shall make myself comfortable. Regardless of the circumstances, at least I am not being pressured by the people of my own era to repay debts. Moreover, considering my "extraordinary" insights, there are indeed opportunities to take advantage of the chaos in this era...

"Where could a mere commoner possess such abilities to break through the encirclement of over a thousand bandits?" Seeing Shuangfu momentarily stunned, Zhang Zhen quickly continued to speak:

Exaggerating military achievements has always been a common practice; as long as victories are secured, such exaggerations are often overlooked, with superiors frequently turning a blind eye to them.

However, the person before me is indeed a high-ranking admiral, someone I cannot afford to offend in the slightest