The most arrogant in history

Chapter 120 The longer the better.

Tan Bamao, Wang Dagui and others were also shocked.

Ye Kun glared and shouted: "Shut up! If you violate my military order, I will chop off your head even if you win!"

Qin Erwu was stunned and knelt down: "Brother, if you really want to kill me, then kill me. I violated the military order, I deserve to die."

"Master Ye, please spare his life."

Wang Bao and the others knelt down, clasped their fists and said, "Although Qin Erwu violated military orders, he was loyal. When the two armies are at war, it is the time to use people. We cannot cut off our own hands and feet."

Ye Kun was of course reluctant to kill Qin Erwu, and sighed:

"Well, considering that this is Qin Erwu's first offense and everyone is begging for mercy, I will spare Qin Erwu this time. However, Qin Erwu's previous battle will not be counted as a military merit. Qin Erwu's men will be rewarded according to their merits!"

Qin Erwu breathed a sigh of relief, clasped his fists to express his gratitude, and said with a smile: "Brother, I don't want military merit, I just want to kill to my heart's content."

Ye Kun patted Qin Erwu on the shoulder and said, "From now on, I will give you the power to make decisions on the spot. When the opportunity is right, you can go out of the city to kill the enemy. However, you must not go more than five miles out of the city!"

"Thank you, big brother." Qin Erwu became proud again.

Ye Kun looked at the city and went back to sleep.

I thought Kong Dun was very capable, but now it seems that he is just a brave man and there is nothing to be afraid of.

His method of attacking the city was not much different from that of the refugees.

Before lunch the next day.

Ye Kun came to the top of the city to check the enemy situation.

Qin Erwu came to report: "Brother, at dawn, Kong Dun's men came to the city to collect the bodies. We did not shoot arrows at them, but greeted them with a smile."

"Very good, they collected the bodies themselves, saving us the trouble of digging a pit and burying them."

Ye Kun nodded and raised the telescope to look at Kong Dun’s camp.

Kong Dun arranged two strong camps, one in the south and one in the east of the city.

Construction in the camp is in full swing, and it is obvious that it is going to be a protracted war.

The commander of the training corps sent by Shangguan Jifu was called Huangfu Lin. He borrowed Ye Kun's telescope and looked for a long time, then said:

"Lord Ye, Kong Dun will definitely send more troops and build a large number of siege equipment to fight a tough battle with us. The cavalry from Changsha County can get here in two days. The infantry can also get here in three or four days with the help of horse-drawn carriages. So, we must prepare early."

Ye Kun asked back: "Do you think we can hold on?"

"Yes, because we have sufficient food and grass, and the city defense is strong. Moreover, the west gate and the north gate are unobstructed, and we can transfer troops and food from Tianmen County."

Huangfu Lin nodded and said, "It's just that a long-term confrontation is not conducive to the stability of the people in the city."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "General Huangfu, how do you think we should defeat the enemy?"

"Our heavy arrows have a long range and are a weapon advantage. So I suggest that after dark, we use the heavy arrow team to move forward and harass the enemy, forcing them to rest. If the enemy pursues us, we will retreat into the city and kill the enemy with catapults and crossbows on the city walls!"

"That's exactly what I want. Let's fight them after dark."

Ye Kun laughed and asked everyone to take turns to rest.

Last night, the craftsman's workshop assembled more than a hundred heavy arrows with powerful firepower, which can harass the enemy.

The enemy would be very tired from building camp during the day and being harassed at night.

After dark, the doors in the south and west of the city opened.

First came the heavily armored soldiers, carrying wooden stakes and iron wire, to build a line of defense to prevent the enemy cavalry from charging.

Behind them was the armored heavy archery team, which was advancing step by step and approaching forward.

The other party knew that Ye Kun had launched an attack, and hurriedly fought back, trying to block it with bows and arrows.

However, Ye Kun's powerful crossbow and heavy arrows had an absolute advantage in range. He hid behind the barbed wire and fired a volley of arrows at the enemy camp, forcing the enemy to not dare to show up.

A dozen catapults at the back pushed out of the city gate, firing liquor bombs and sulfur bags, setting fire to the enemy camp.

Kong Dun was forced into a corner, and once again organized a heavy cavalry charge, trying to capture Ye Kun's powerful crossbows, heavy arrows and catapults so that he could go back and imitate them.

Ye Kun was not in a hurry. He retreated step by step, lured the enemy troops to the city, and then killed them again.

The two sides fought until midnight, and Kong Dun finally withdrew his troops, leaving behind thousands of corpses.

On Ye Kun's side, more than fifty brothers died, and more than a hundred were seriously or slightly injured.

Ye Kun was still satisfied with the casualty ratio of one to ten.

But seeing so many brothers killed and injured, Ye Kun was also sad.

There was no time to rest. Ye Kun personally led the military medical team to rescue the wounded and instructed everyone to use alcohol to clean the wounds and reduce inflammation, and to calm the emotions of the wounded.

Guan Yong and Zhao Biao led people to clean up the battlefield outside the city and moved all the dead horses, armor, swords and guns back to the city.

Horse meat is edible, it is all food.

After daybreak, Ye Kun compensated the families of the brothers who died in the battle with 20 taels of silver, 100 catties of rice, and 5 catties of dried meat for each person. He also guaranteed that the families would be exempt from taxes for life and enjoy eternal honor.

Before lunch, more than fifty victims were buried on the high slope outside the west gate.

Ye Kun, along with Jiang Yourong, Liu Yuejuan, Qin Erwu and other senior generals, dressed in plain clothes, poured wine and worshiped, and said in tears:

"Brothers, you fought to the death to defend the city and serve the country with all your loyalty. Ye Kun will be with you brothers regardless of life or death! When the world is at peace, we will build temples and shrines for you brothers so that you can enjoy eternal sacrifices."

Soldiers are not afraid of death in wars, but they are afraid of dying without dignity and having no one to take care of their families after they die.

Ye Kun gave the fallen soldiers the highest honor and dignity, and properly resettled their families, which was also a means to rally the military's morale and win over the hearts of the people.

The families of the fallen, as well as all the soldiers, were all moved, and they all raised their swords and shouted: "Master Ye, we swear to follow you to the death, and live and die together!"

Ye Kun took the opportunity to give a speech: "Brothers, we are all poor people. As long as we unite, we can definitely win peace for the world. Then, we can live and work in peace and prosperity together!"

After burying the dead, Ye Kun took Jiang Yourong and Liu Yuejuan to the military camp to visit the wounded.

Jiang Yourong and Liu Yuejuan rolled up their sleeves, personally changed the dressings for the wounded soldiers, and comforted them with warm words.

The wounded soldiers were so moved that they cried and were choked with sobs and unable to speak.

The wife of the county governor and magistrate does not mind the dirtyness and serves you personally. This is probably a unique thing in the history of the Dading Kingdom!

After the visit to the wounded soldiers, Ye Kun convened a meeting of military doctors and formulated a procedure for rescuing the wounded soldiers, asking them to strictly follow it.

There were not many military doctors, so Ye Kun asked everyone to take apprentices, two each, so that they could grow during internship.

Ye Kun also made a steamer to sterilize the fine linen cloth used for bandaging at high temperatures, and made a curved needle to demonstrate wound suturing.

The military doctors also admired Ye Kun and felt that this Lord Ye knew everything!

On the way back, Ye Kun said:

"There will be more and more wounded soldiers in future wars. I want to set up a women's nursing corps to cooperate with military doctors and take care of the wounded. Madams, do you have any suitable candidates to recommend?"

Jiang Yourong smiled bitterly and said, "Is it appropriate to allow women to enter the military camp?"

"That's right. There will be a special military camp hospital in the future." Ye Kun smiled.

"Women are also human beings. They can do what men can do. Moreover, women are more attentive when caring for patients. They will comfort patients and help them recover soon. I also plan to set up a professional women's unit that can go to the battlefield to kill the enemy."

Liu Yuejuan said: "In times of chaos and disorder, there is no point in caring about the difference between men and women. I think it is okay to set up a women's nursing team."

Jiang Yourong thought about it, and suddenly his eyes lit up: "Cai Die is brave, she can be in charge of the women's nursing team."

"Very good, I'll talk to Caidie."

Ye Kun nodded.

Back at South Street, Ye Kun called Caidie.

During this period, Caidie has been in the women's refugee camp, responsible for maintaining law and order. She is vigorous and high-spirited, and has a high prestige.

Moreover, the butterfly is growing better and better, now graceful and elegant with curvy figures, no longer the bean sprout it was a few months ago.

"Brother Dalang, do you need me for something? I haven't seen you for a long time."

Caidie was very happy and thought that Ye Kun asked her to consummate their marriage.