"Richarhan, this guy is really a powerful enemy!"

Rencheng, Mao Zhengliang looked at the military newspaper sent by Chen Qitou, and as the King of Qi and the Provincial People's Political Consultative Conference, he couldn't help but sigh.

I thought it should be a smooth battle in the Giant Wild, but it almost ended in failure.

Not only did Mao Zhengliang fail to conquer Juye City as he wished, he also lost 6,000 elite troops.

Then, at noon the next day after the fierce battle in the rain, Caozhou reinforcements sent by Richardhan rushed to Juye City. The troops of Juye City suddenly increased to 30,000.

Chen Qitou, who was ordered to attack Juye, even with the 20,000 reinforcements led by Sujizu, who arrived within the same day, he was unable to conquer Juye City.

Therefore, looking at the contents of the newspaper, Mao Zhengliangbi couldn't help but sigh.

Then, looking at the map spread on the table, Mao Zhengliang, who stood with his hands behind his back, couldn't help but say: "Richarhan then increased 30,000 troops to Juye, obviously because he regarded this place as a bridgehead for his future attack on Shandong.

His courage to do this at this time means that the conflict between him and Boluo has been temporarily suppressed, or he has gained the upper hand in the conflict, so Boluo cannot disperse the energy he has invested in Shandong.

Whether it is the former or the latter, this war can no longer continue."

Although he did not "grow others' prestige and destroy his ambition", Mao Zhengliang still knew very well how much he was. Now he could not be Richardhan's opponent.

This is by no means to underestimate oneself. Even if there are powerful weapons like a musket in hand, Shandong's finances have long been on the verge of exhaustion.

The first battle of Tianmao before the New Year and the second battle of Tianmao in the spring of this year, the money and food in the Shandong treasury really dissipated like water. If we continue to fight with Richardhan, we will drag down this huge war.

The military rations stored in the Shandong treasury are probably only lasting for one month.

And it’s just a month, it’s not enough to collect taxes in summer. As we fight, if we suddenly lose money and food in our hands, let alone bird guns, what’s the use of holding an AK!?

"The army has no food and is more scattered" is a truth that any general who leads his troops understands.

So after a moment of silence, Mao Zhengliang had no choice but to order Chen Qitou and Xu Jizu to temporarily retreat to Jiaxiang City, seventy miles east of Juye City, with the remaining more than 40,000 troops.

Now that Tian Feng is dead, Shandong's power has been integrated by him. As long as Richardhan is a rational person, he will never attack Shandong on a large scale at this time.

The so-called "colleague" outside is restrained by Boluo, and the newly occupied areas including Bianliang, Runing, Guide and other places are unstable. In this case, Chahan Timur also did not have the confidence to eat Shandong in one bite.

Therefore, after replenishing Chen Qitou's troops to 30,000, Mao Zhengliang also ordered Xu Jizu to return to Rencheng with the remaining troops.

At this point, the battle that swept Shandong in the beginning of spring finally came to an end.

...

In the 20th year of Zhizheng, the sixth year of Dragon and Phoenix, the first day of the fourth month of summer, Rencheng.

However, with Tian Feng's defeat, Shandong established a new order. Mao Zhengliang, the King of Qi of the Song Dynasty, became the biggest winner in this war. After more than 20 days of fierce battle, he successfully seized 80% of the territory under Tian Feng's rule and pushed his original sphere of influence westward for more than 300 miles.

With the whale swallowing, he brought Dongchang Road, Dongping Road, Guanzhou, Yanzhou, Jeju and other areas under his command.

Mao Zhengliang eventually became the overlord of the northern country whose territory was second only to Richardhan.

Therefore, on the first day of the April 1st, Mao Zhengliang could not help but hold a celebration meeting on the rewards of merits in Rencheng.

On this day, the civil and military officers above the fifth rank who came with the army were summoned by Mao Zhengliang to the Rencheng government office and attended the huge celebration together.

Therefore, before rewarding merits, Mao Zhengliang, who was standing in the hall, was wearing a crowned king's robe, couldn't help but hold the sword inlaid with gems and gold on his waist and smiled: "In just twenty days, our army conquered three routes and drew dozens of cities, causing the traitor Tian Feng to confess his guilt and punish him.

With such a brilliant record, you are invaluable. Here, I have thanked you for yours."

"The king is so serious. I dare not take it as a thank you. As a minister of the king, serving the king is what we should do, and the king does not need to do this!"

As a provincial privy minister, when Chen Qitou stationed in Jiaxiang City without participating in the celebration meeting, Han Xizi became the first civil and military man present. Therefore, when Mao Zheng and Liang Yan finished speaking, he took the initiative to stand up and said in such a righteous manner.

Therefore, with his example, the remaining civil and military officers could not help but bow and salute, and one by one echoed respectfully: "The king treats me with great kindness, but I dare not do my best to die for the king!"

Liu Wei: "The king is the king and the father of the minister. It is the duty of the minister to serve the king and the father!"

Zhou Yanjun: "The reason why this battle is so powerful is due to the king's strategy. We are just acting on our own terms and we have little achievements, which is really not worth mentioning!"

However, with the great victory in the Second Battle of Tian Mao, Mao Zhengliang finally established his prestige in the army.

He used such a hearty victory to thoroughly prove himself, and all the civil and military officers who followed him to conquer the world also saw hope and the future.

In such a situation, they are naturally willing to flatter Mao Zhengliang's stinky feet and flatter Mao Zhengliang!

Therefore, the humble words that were originally just merely mere words of the ministers, but as they were speaking became a flatterer of Mao Zhengliang's achievements.

It seems that the reason why this battle between Tian Mao was won was because of Mao Zhengliang's wise and divine martial arts and his destiny. Anyway, such praises were really enough to say something about the best.

So looking at the civil and military officers standing in the hall, Mao Zhengliang understood why some ancient emperors really regarded themselves as the "true emperor" and foolishly thought that they were born to rule the world.

Nothing else? It is brainwashed by the praises made by the ministers every day.

Therefore, looking at the civil and military officers in the hall, Mao Zhengliang couldn't help but press his hands down, causing them to close their mouths.

"Your lords, don't be so humble. You have been orphans in this day, and you have made great contributions for me, the Song Dynasty, and you are not invisible. All these contributions and hard work are all kept in your heart.

Therefore, I will gather you together at this time. There is nothing else, just to reward you for your merits and reward you as your orphans, and to make great contributions to my Song Dynasty!”

Han Xi: "The king is wise and I am grateful!"

All the civil and military officials: "I am grateful for it!!!"

Thunder, rain and dew are the kindness of the king. However, from the current perspective of loyalty to the king and serving the country, there are all kings in the world. Even if they deserve the reward, they must first thank Mao Zhengliang for the gift.
Chapter completed!