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"Liu Ding, you truly are my general. It seems you are braver and more strategic than them, knowing that it is essential to rescue Zhongshan. That is the gateway to my Taiyuan. The rescue will also boost the morale of Zhongshan's Soldiers, making them fight with all their might."
"Then you should prepare immediately! Transfer five thousand soldiers from Taiyuan City to rescue Zhongshan! We must save it!"
Wang Bin said, still looking very pleased, with a smile on his face, showing his foresight.
Liu Ding also appeared fearless, wearing black armor, exuding a strong killing intent, sharp and formidable.
He was also tall and imposing, clearly someone who had fought many battles! Definitely a capable individual.
He shouted: "I will go to rescue Zhongshan City. It is my duty as a soldier. I will prepare immediately and ensure we can relieve Zhongshan from its siege."
Qin Feng understood the situation as well. Most of the generals had been with General Wang Bin for some years and knew his thoughts.
The earlier discussions were lively; one was about the situation in Zhongshan City, and the other was about the dangers of the rescue mission. It was almost captured; how could they possibly save it?
Going would likely lead to disaster! They might all perish; even if they were brave, they did not want to die! Everyone had families to care for.
Seeing that Liu Ding had already turned around, intending to mobilize troops for the rescue.
He shouted: "General Liu Ding, please wait! I have something to say; perhaps you should listen before leaving!"
Dressed in black armor, Liu Ding stood at around six feet tall, definitely imposing. The sound of his armor clinking as he turned showed his prowess.
After hearing his words, Liu Ding stood still, not continuing on, thinking he might have a clever plan.
Qin Feng did not face Liu Ding, but directed his words towards Wang Bin, as this was meant for him.
He said: "Although I, Qin Feng, do not understand military matters well, I can read this map! Currently, there are many more Jin Bing near Zhongshan, and the areas surrounding it are increasingly encircled. They are about to completely surround Zhongshan."
If I am not mistaken, there must be at least fifteen thousand Jin Bing. I estimate that Zhongshan City is severely weakened and has very few Guard Soldiers left.
Regarding General Liu Ding's five thousand troops, they definitely cannot save Zhongshan City, as there are several times more Jin Bing forces. Instead, it would deplete Taiyuan City's military strength, which would cause significant trouble for the defense and weaken Taiyuan City's defensive capabilities.
The several generals present also tacitly agreed, remaining silent, with some even nodding slightly in approval.
Even Wang Xiang agreed, noting that there were about twenty thousand Jin Bing near Zhongshan, nearly surrounding the entire area. This person actually guessed quite accurately; it was impressive!
However, the smile on Wang Bin's face diminished considerably, turning somber as he said, "Brother Qin's words are likely not finished. Please continue and share your thoughts; I am eager to listen."
Qin Feng could only express his true feelings. He was genuinely devoted to the country. Since Zhongshan could not be defended, why bother with a rescue? The most important thing now was Taiyuan City.
"These five thousand troops cannot save Zhongshan City; they would likely perish there. Even if a few manage to escape back, there won't be many left."
Therefore, it would be better to abandon Zhongshan, which is almost occupied by Jin Bing. As long as we hold firm in the vast Taiyuan and prevent Jin Bing from advancing southward, Great Song will remain safe. Those Hu Kou cannot harm the foundation of Great Song.
Liu Ding's imposing face lowered slightly; he seemed to find some merit in this reasoning and knew it himself.
The other generals nearby also showed smiles on their faces. Although Qin Feng was just a Civil Official, he was far more reasonable than some of the Civil Officials in the capital who only indulged in feasting and entertainment.
They nodded repeatedly; this was also their own thought. Sending troops there would be tantamount to sending them to their deaths; it was better to defend Taiyuan City. As long as they blocked Jin Bing, Great Song's vitality would not suffer greatly.
Wang Bin's smile completely vanished, replaced by a twitch of anger as he slammed his right hand on the table with a loud bang.
This startled everyone seated, causing them to tremble slightly in fear.
He said, "Brother Qin is right; it's also something my subordinates dare not face. Indeed, Zhongshan is in imminent danger and could fall at any moment. But they are our brothers."
Our Great Song soldiers are all brothers. They are fighting desperately on the front lines while we do not send a single soldier for rescue! Would they still act that way?
They might even open the city gates and surrender, leading to more cities following suit and opening their gates to surrender. We cannot allow such things to happen.
Even if we really can't save Zhongshan City, we must take the risk. This way, we can gain the support of the troops. When we are in trouble, there will be people to rescue us; a single pillar cannot support the Great Song.
Qin Feng looked at him with a serious expression, which made sense. They were fighting desperately, yet they were not sending anyone to rescue them. Wouldn't that force them into a desperate situation?
But it really couldn't be guaranteed! Sending troops for rescue would only result in more casualties, and even the general might not return. It truly seemed unworthy.
If given a choice, he would abandon the city and hold the main city, blocking this army of over a hundred thousand. Their deaths in battle would have value.
Liu Ding was the top general under Wang Bin, having killed hundreds of enemies and achieved numerous military accomplishments. Naturally, he was fearless and always obeyed his orders.
Although Jin Bing was brave, he was even more formidable, having already slain over a hundred Jin Bing soldiers and killed several leaders. However, it was about the same as dealing with Song Soldiers.
He said, "General Wang, I will go prepare right away. I will immediately gather five thousand elite soldiers to head to Zhongshan for rescue. I will not let you down and will defend Zhongshan City."
A smile reappeared on Wang Bin's face; he was very pleased. He said, "As expected of my top general! Go prepare! We must protect Zhongshan, and you must return alive. I cannot do without you, and Taiyuan cannot do without you either."
Liu Ding shouted in agreement and quickly turned to run outside; he needed to seize the time.
The generals below were also greatly encouraged! General Wang truly valued loyalty!
"General Wang is far-sighted; he is a model for us to learn from. We will definitely defend Taiyuan City and will not allow Jin Bing to step foot inside."
One by one, they raised their hands together in salute, showing their respect.
He responded; they were still loyal to him. They just knew that the situation was dire and had given up on such decisions. They would definitely defend Taiyuan and prevent Hu Kou from advancing south!
Qin Feng could only hope that General Liu Ding would return alive. Even if they couldn't hold Zhongshan, they could still defend Taiyuan City!
Most of Zhongshan had been surrounded by Jin Bing, with only a small part still remaining.
The city is also relatively vulnerable, not conducive to defense, and cannot withstand a large-scale attack.
At that moment of silence, a man in a purple robe, who was also overweight, hurriedly ran in.
There were several soldiers in red armor trying to stop him, but they could not hold him back; he looked very anxious.
This man is Zhang Bangchang, wearing a purple robe that made him appear furious as he pushed forward.
Several soldiers in red armor were still trying to block him. One turned around, bent his body, and saluted the generals.
He said, "Lord Zhang barged in like this and did not listen to us. The generals are discussing military matters, yet Lord Zhang still refuses to listen. His subordinates could not stop him; I ask the generals for forgiveness."
Wang Bin looked at Zhang Bangchang, clearly displeased, but still wore a hint of a smile.
He waved his hand and said, "It’s none of your business. Go outside and keep watch! We will notify you if there’s anything."
The soldiers who were trying to block Zhang Bangchang, along with the one who had bowed, understood and each gave a salute before retreating.
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