nashuaworldcup Chapter 749: No Process, Only Result
Chapter 749: No Process, Only Result
Can you defeat the enemy without reinforcements?
For a moment, Dorgon's personal guards were at a loss for words.
The current situation is almost one step away from the worst-case scenario.
If things go even worse, their only option is to break out alone and return to their previous nomadic lifestyle.
In this situation, you still say that you can defeat the enemy without reinforcements?
"That look in your eyes, is it because you don't trust me? Or do you not trust the swords in your hands?"
"Since His Majesty the Great Ancestor raised an army with only thirteen suits of armor, the strength of our Great Qing Dynasty has grown countless times!"
"His Majesty the Great Ancestor was able to defeat the Ming Dynasty time and again. Are we really so incapable of defeating these rebel armies?"
"Do you want to be ridiculed by the former warriors of our Great Qing Dynasty after you die?"
Dorgon could see the fear in these people's eyes.
At this moment, what he had to do was to completely eliminate the feeling of fear from each of them!
The enemy commander was indeed very skillful, even giving him the feeling of being easily crushed.
But even the most ingenious formation can still be broken through by brute force.
As long as the soldiers are elite enough, and the morale is strong enough!
……
"Oh? The enemy is planning a breakout?"
"Or are they planning to kill our Emperor?"
Inside the extremely secluded central command tent, Han Xin listened to the scouts' report without the slightest surprise.
The guesses of those outside the canopy were correct; before coming here, he had already seen through every step Dorgon would take.
This includes the current actions to boost morale and prepare for a desperate fight.
"If it is the latter, should we send troops to protect the emperor?"
"We can't really put His Majesty in danger, can we?"
Seeing Han Xin's unhurried demeanor, even his personal guards couldn't stand it anymore.
As a Han official, I should at least bear some responsibility to His Majesty, right?
However, Han Xin simply waved his hand dismissively.
"It's neither the former nor the latter. The scout was wrong, or rather, he didn't understand the situation."
"Perhaps Dorgon wanted to achieve the latter, but he couldn't."
"Don't underestimate His Majesty. As long as he doesn't command large-scale battles, he is top-notch in combat with troops under 100,000. After all, he is someone who can go toe-to-toe with Xiang Ji."
At least in the short term, Dorgon's attempt to break through Liu Bang's defenses was nothing but wishful thinking.
Han Xin could even foresee that Liu Bang would rack his brains to coordinate with the offensive from this side.
Once both sides truly engage in a fierce battle and unleash their full potential, it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious.
"what?"
That sounds a little strange, doesn't it?
Will His Majesty cooperate with us?
Go against Tiangang!
"My lord, by using His Majesty in this way, even putting him in danger, practically using him as bait, won't he hold us accountable when he returns?"
Even if His Majesty is magnanimous, wouldn't the officials in the court see that something is amiss?
Even if the challenge is completed, won't we still face attacks from all sides after returning home?
"Assess and punish? That will have to wait until we get back."
"If we don't take the risk, we don't know when we'll be able to go back."
"You don't want to spend seven or eight years in this challenge, do you?"
Although we have reached the end of a chaotic period, if we do not use some special methods and take some risks, to be conservative, it should take seven or eight years.
"But isn't this too fast? What if His Majesty can't hold on?"
"Why don't you let me take some men to protect His Majesty? At least we must ensure that His Majesty's safety is not threatened!"
Han Xin wasn't in a hurry, but his personal guards were frantic.
They circled around to the rear, leaving His Majesty alone on the front lines to face truly elite and powerful enemies.
I doubt even Xiang Yu would have done something like this!
Whether in terms of troop strength, the soldiers' physical strength, or their coordination, His Majesty's army is far inferior.
In this situation, who knows when the main battlefield will give way?
Han Xin had clearly taken this possibility into consideration as well.
Once the main battlefront collapses, troops will immediately take over to block Dorgon, preventing him from charging into the enemy lines.
They made thorough preparations in all aspects, but they never considered Liu Bang's life or death.
"You're overthinking it. Our troops are just as concentrated."
"Furthermore, you should trust our Emperor more."
"He survived being pursued by Xiang Ji's troops, so what chance does he have now?"
"You don't actually think that Dorgon's army is stronger than Xiang Yu's Jiangdong troops, do you?"
Han Xin remained unhurried, even considering making himself a cup of tea.
He didn't disregard Liu Bang's life or death; rather, he had absolute trust in him.
He had countless opportunities to rebel in the past. He always thought that if Liu Bang died at the hands of Xiang Yu, he would raise an army under the pretext of revenge.
At that time, Xiang Yu defeated Liu Bang countless times without showing any mercy, always leading his troops to pursue and kill him to the bitter end.
The results of it?
Liu Bang survived every time; the most dangerous time was when he was shot in the shoulder by Xiang Yu.
This matter also puzzled Han Xin for a long time.
Given Xiang Yu's archery skills, how could he still miss when he had the chance to shoot?
They could even escape Xiang Yu's pursuit, so how could they possibly capsize in Dorgon's little ditch?
"That may be true, but weapons have no eyes. Apart from His Majesty's personal guards, no one else would risk their lives to protect him."
"That was too dangerous!"
"What about others?"
"You underestimate our Emperor again. His methods of winning people's hearts are beyond your imagination."
Han Xin smiled slightly.
Given time, Liu Bang could easily win over those around him, who would be willing to risk their lives for him.
If he hadn't won over the soldiers' hearts completely, and after such a long and arduous battle, they would have had to continue to fight desperately to help him annihilate the Qing army, their morale would probably have collapsed long ago.
However, Liu Bang is still able to organize an extremely fierce counterattack.
Based on Han Xin's understanding, the soldiers under his command should all be loyal to the death.
"Look, even you are so worried about his life or death. You are my personal guard and you are like this. What about the others?"
The guards beside Han Xin immediately fell silent.
"Don't worry, I don't mean to blame you. It's just that it's time to close the net now."
“If you take your troops to protect His Majesty now and miss this opportunity, believe me, His Majesty will not only not be grateful, but will be furious and blame you.”
"That's just the kind of person he is. As long as he can successfully complete the task he assigns, he'll accept any price to pay."
"But if it is not completed, no matter what the reason, he will still hold him accountable, even if it is for the sake of protecting the emperor."
Having followed Liu Bang for so many years, Han Xin had a thorough understanding of Liu Bang's character.
I don't care about the process, I only care about the result!