Climbing to the Top: A Reborn Queen's Journey-Chapter 573: Great Achievement (Part 2)

Two days later, Liu Hengchang led everyone back to Sizhou City.

General Fan, full of joy, personally came to meet them. He grasped Liu Hengchang’s hand and said, "Commander Liu, in this raid, entered the Rouran army camp swiftly and efficiently, killing enemy soldiers and even slaying Ah Fu Luo. This completely broke Rouran’s morale! Such a great achievement! I have already written a memorial for merit and sent it to the court."

There has been fighting in Sizhou for several months now, with battles at a stalemate, fluctuating between wins and losses. Liu Hengchang’s night raid was executed cleanly and beautifully. It was a huge blow to the Rouran army’s morale but a tremendous boost to the border army’s spirits.

Liu Hengchang remained humble and low-key, showing no arrogance: "This victory was due to the Great General’s pre-battle command and the soldiers’ fearless bravery. How dare I claim credit?"

See, not only does he have the brains for warfare, but he’s also not arrogant, knows how to conduct himself.

Yu Chong is already a rarely seen formidable general; Liu Hengchang surpasses him, displaying the qualities of a renowned general.

One can hardly resist the urge to have both of them under one’s command!

Unfortunately, they are loyal to the Nanyang County Princess. As the Border Army Commander, he cannot poach them.

Feeling a deep sense of regret, General Fan praised Liu Hengchang highly in front of everyone. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Liu Hengchang was more concerned about Sizhou’s war situation: "In the past two days, have the Rouran people continued to attack the city?"

General Fan raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Not only did they not attack the city, but they also haven’t left their camp. General Song’s side can catch their breath as well."

In summary, this incredibly stunning victory showcased the valor and prowess of the Nanyang Guard Camp and the Nanyang Army to the world!

Jiang Shaohua publicly claimed that the grain transport soldiers were from the Nanyang Army. However, the real insiders could see through the truth.

General Fan was well aware that the two thousand elite troops brought by Liu Hengchang were the Nanyang County Princess’s trusted aides, yet he never revealed it.

Consuming the grain sent by the Nanyang County Princess, with the Nanyang Army and Guard Camp risking their lives to assist wholeheartedly, the border army has endured until today. As the Border Army Commander, he cannot ignore the Commandery Princess’s favor.

Liu Hengchang did not rush to rest. After dealing with General Fan, he went to see Yu Chong.

Yu Chong, having learned the details of the battle from Li Tie, was invigorated and asked his personal soldiers to help him sit up, his tone full of admiration: "Commander Liu shattered Rouran’s morale with this battle, achieving great merit. I am deeply impressed!"

The Rouran Cavalry is hailed as the most elite cavalry of today. No army can withstand their edge in a frontal confrontation.

Yu Chong had led a sneak attack to burn enemy supplies. Liu Hengchang led the cavalry against the Rouran army camp, managing a swift in-and-out night raid, killing Ah Fu Luo, the top Rouran general. This proudly proved that the "Nanyang Army" is indeed the true mightiest army.

How incredible is that!

He is now genuinely impressed and convinced!

Liu Hengchang maintained his calm and steady demeanor: "We came here to Sizhou at the Commandery Princess’s command, firstly to deliver grain and secondly to assist the border army. It seems now we’ve fulfilled the Commandery Princess’s instructions."

Indeed! It’s greatly enhanced the reputation of the Commandery Princess and Nanyang County!

Yu Chong’s heart quickly calmed from the near-exuberant excitement, looking at Liu Hengchang’s unruffled face: "What do we do next?"

"No rush, we’ll just wait and see."

Liu Hengchang clearly had thought this through, speaking unhurriedly: "If Rouran retreats, it would naturally be a good thing, and the war would thus come to an end."

"If the Rouran people fight desperately again, there will still be tough battles ahead to fight."

"Let’s first settle and station in the city, allowing the wounded to recover and the uninjured to rest, preparing for future battles."

Not to mention Yu Chong, who is severely injured and unable to get out of bed. Even if he wants to set off back to Nanyang, it will take some time.

Yu Chong nodded in agreement.

In terms of official rank, Yu Chong is a fourth-rank general, and the Nanyang Army’s commander. Liu Hengchang is merely the Third Elite Guard Camps’ commander, holding a sixth-rank.

However, Yu Chong greatly respects Liu Hengchang and willingly follows his orders.

Liu Hengchang said, "I will write a letter shortly to report this matter to the Commandery Princess."

After completing official business, Liu Hengchang sighed: "In this night raid, Tao Da achieved great merit by killing Ah Fu Luo."

"However, Tao Da was seriously injured by a knife in the waist and abdomen. When brought back, he was barely alive."

Tao Da is a young talent in the Guard Camp, straightforward and honest, greatly favored by the Commandery Princess. He achieved immense merit this time but was severely injured, uncertain whether he’ll pull through from King Yan’s grasp.

Yu Chong had also heard of Tao Da’s great renown. Hearing this, he sighed long: "Being a soldier is to live on the edge. On the battlefield, who can tell when an arrow may end it all. Hopefully, Tao Da has a long life and can survive."

This time, the Nanyang Army suffered significant losses. Yu Chong, lying on the bed recovering, often thought of the fallen brothers, heartbroken and secretly crying many times at night.

Looking at Yu Chong’s reddened eyes, Liu Hengchang was moved, softly comforting: "After this battle, we’ll take the fallen brothers’ ashes back to Nanyang County for burial."

"The Nanyang Army suffered many losses, so we’ll need to recruit and train soldiers. Rest assured, the Commandery Princess will not treat the Nanyang Army poorly."

Yu Chong nodded.

After visiting Yu Chong, Liu Hengchang returned to the military tent to write a letter, immediately dispatching it to Nanyang County. Then, he went to the Wounded Soldier Camp.

In the Wounded Soldier Camp, lay over a hundred wounded soldiers, with varying degrees of injury. Some had an arm chopped off, others with a broken leg, and others covered in scars, all pale-faced. However, most of their wounds had undergone preliminary treatment, their clothes changed to clean ones, so there wasn’t a strong stench of blood.

"Tao Da is in the innermost military tent," said a pretty woman softly: "Divine Doctor Sun is treating him."

This woman, like Lin Huiniang, came down from the mountain village and has been studying medicine with Sun Zelan. Lin Huiniang stayed at the Guard Camp, while Sun Zelan brought three apprentices along.

Liu Hengchang slightly nodded: "I’ll wait here. I’ll go into the tent after Divine Doctor Sun finishes."

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This wait extended into the evening.

Sun Zelan, looking exhausted, came out and said to Liu Hengchang outside the tent: "Tao Da suffered injuries to the waist and abdomen, and his internal organs were pierced. I’ve stitched up his wounds. Whether he can pull through will depend on Heaven’s will."

Liu Hengchang sighed: "Thank you for your hard work, Military Doctor Sun."

Sun Zelan’s medical skills are exquisite, specializing in treating external injuries. Over the years, she has saved many of the guards’ lives. Within the Guard Camp, she has a highly respected reputation as Divine Doctor Sun.

Even Sun Zelan isn’t confident about saving Tao Da, and can only hope for his good fortune and destiny.