Chapter 28: Attacking Five Countries_1
The eyes of every general in the room were fixed on Qin Wudao with strong anticipation. Their ability to independently lead an army and achieve the monumental feat of conquering a nation depended entirely on his command. As generals, they yearned to expand the Empire’s territory through battle and realize their own life’s purpose.
Qin Wudao gave the order in a deep voice, appointing experienced generals to ensure the smooth progress of the campaigns. "Issue the order! Wang Jian is to lead one hundred thousand troops to garrison Hangu Pass. The remaining armies will be divided into five routes!
"Meng Tian will command one army to attack the Great Zhao Empire. Sima Cuo will command another to attack the Great Yan Empire. Ren Xiao will lead an army to attack the Great Qi Empire. Jia Xu will lead an army to attack the Great Jin Empire!
"This battle demands victory; failure is not an option!
"Those who fail will be severely punished!"
Originally, he had also planned to assign Wang Jian a field command, but considering Wang Jian’s injuries were too severe for a long campaign, he had to be left to guard the rear.
"This general understands the order!" Meng Tian, Sima Cuo, Ren Xiao, and Jia Xu stepped forward, their faces alight with joy, each one exuding a potent battle spirit. As for the possibility of failure, they had never considered it.
After the battle of the Imperial Capital, how many experts were even left in the five great empires?If they still failed after all this, they wouldn’t deserve to be called generals and might as well just fall on their swords.
The rest of the generals, upon hearing the assignments, were filled with disappointment. This was no minor skirmish; this was the monumental feat of annihilating an entire nation! And with so little difficulty—it was practically effortless glory, war honors free for the taking!
"Your Highness, then who will attack the Great Chu Empire?" a general asked curiously, drawing the attention of the others. A sliver of hope flickered in their hearts. What if the last chance fell to one of us?Though the odds were minuscule!