Reincarnation in the Three Kingdoms Era with a System

Strategically and tactically, they were at a disadvantage, especially in tactics and weaponry—the gap was considerable.

At this point, it was pointless; whoever led the army would face certain death.

That's why Hurutu gave up, resigned to death.

If he died on the battlefield, his family would still be well-treated.

After all, his prestige was undeniable.

However, if he returned alive, even if he survived, he would be targeted by the king and might be framed and suppressed by his rivals.

Sacrificing himself for the safety of dozens of his family members—he understood the difference.

Besides, facing the Qin army's offensive, he couldn't even imagine a single chance of reversal.

"Rocket launch!"

Zhao Yun issued the order again, also observing from the mountain.

The scholar-general Zhao Yun was being groomed to become a commander-in-chief or legion commander, a level requiring sufficient insight and talent to lead an army of 100,000.

Strategists like Pang Tong and Wu Yong only offered advice before the battle; during the battle, they sought opportunities to break through and then execute orders—that was the duty of the generals.

*Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!*

Faced with the counterattack of the Kushan Empire's army, the Qin army unleashed a volley of arrows, setting the haystacks ablaze. This startled the warhorses, preventing them from charging effectively, and instead, many of their own men were trampled to death.

The wind was just right; the thick smoke from the burning haystacks blew towards the enemy lines, further exacerbating the chaos.

By this time, chaos had spread throughout the entire army. Even if they wanted to attack, they were powerless, blocked by their allies. These allies were now like useless teammates—unable to be killed, unable to be scolded, and utterly infuriating!

Hulutu wanted to lead his personal guards in a counterattack, but he lacked the strength.

In desperation, he could only order his deputy to retreat, while he personally covered the rear.

Clearly, he was determined to die; even if he couldn't counterattack, he wouldn't leave.

"You may leave. I will cover your retreat.

When you return, learn from this experience and ensure the King is extremely cautious with the Qin army. They still have trump cards to play.

Marakanth must be held, otherwise the Qin army will advance unimpeded and inflict devastating damage on the Kushan Empire!"

The lieutenants were moved to tears, some even harboring a death wish, a determination to fight to the death.

"Marshal!" "Go!

While there's still time!

If you all die here, the kingdom is finished!"

Hulutu shouted sternly. He knew what veteran soldiers meant; the more veterans, the stronger the army.

These were experienced generals, having fought in countless battles, large and small.

Some had even fought against the Roman Empire and the Crusaders, so they couldn't die here.

The lieutenants were escorted away by guards.

They knew this wasn't a matter of survival, but something they had to face.

Who could have imagined that an army of 100,000 would be routed so easily?

Under such a dire situation, even the best tactics cannot reverse the tide.

Just half an hour later, this retreating army was ambushed. Led by Wu Song, the vanguard scattered most of the remaining 20,000 fleeing soldiers, killing and capturing many.

Among them were three high-ranking officers, all of whom were forcibly knocked from their horses by Wu Song and rendered incapable of fighting after a few rounds.

Another wave of fleeing soldiers charged in multiple directions, only to be ambushed by Li Kui at the foot of a mountain. Except for a few who escaped, the rest surrendered!

This ambush and interception had a touch of Zhuge Liang's style, but was far superior—it was like the Huarong Road!

The day's battle ended. The Kushan Empire's First Legion was completely annihilated, with only a few thousand fleeing soldiers scattering and breaking through the encirclement, impossible to stop.

The number of fallen soldiers reached over 40,000, requiring several days just to bury them.

However, burial was not their customary treatment. Those struck were dug up, buried, and then cremated!

The cleanup of the battle continued, as did Lu Ming's tour. This time, he departed directly from Shouchun for Jianye.

At this time, Jianye was not developed; its later prosperity was due to Sun Quan's years of management there.

Today's Jianye

was merely a small county town.

It must be said that Sun Quan was quite shrewd; his method was to relocate all his families to Jianye.

In this way, everyone started on the same footing, and as the governor, he could gain even greater power.

Weakening the powerful clans of Jiangdong, then gradually dividing and winning them over—this was something Sun Ce simply couldn't do.

Sun Quan, now dispatched to the borderlands, had met with Lady Wu and her sisters, as well as Sun Shangxiang.

After reminiscing, he took up his post.

Besides ten personal guards and one general, Lü Meng, he had nothing else.

Sun Quan was ruthless; let him govern the barbarians.

This was putting him to good use.

Ruthless, he needed no mercy with the barbarians; only someone like him could handle this job well.

Upon arriving in Jianye, Lu Ming, traveling incognito, discovered that the local magistrate wasn't doing his job properly.

Many policies hadn't been implemented. For example, Jianye had many natural lakes, ideal for bamboo cultivation, which would be excellent for processing into paper and tissues.

Furthermore, according to demand, land reclamation was necessary.

The plan was to organize the people to cultivate the land, but only the Jiaosifang (military administrative unit) was involved.

The local government did not enforce it, which was clearly problematic.

Upon arriving in the county town, the streets were still filled with the sounds of gongs and drums.

Lu Ming simply watched from the sidelines with Diao Chan, with several military officers acting as bodyguards not far behind.

Zhang Ren, Zhang Xiu, Xu Chu, and Dian Wei were all first-rate generals and extremely loyal men.

Xu Chu and Dian Wei had previously served as Cao Cao's bodyguards. After Cao Cao surrendered, Lu Ming took them in, sparing Cao Cao's life in exchange for their loyalty.

Now, as bodyguards, they were doing their duty dutifully.

Lu Ming had repeatedly rewarded their families, and their wives also frequented the guild hall, a place where officials' wives drank tea, chatted, and played mahjong.

Therefore, no man could resist the influence of his wife's influence.

Lu Ming pulled a passerby aside, smiling, and asked, "Brother, let me buy you a drink.

What's the occasion? All that drumming and gonging?"