Chapter 776: Jun Zuo keeps his promise and builds a defense line

Long Junzuo raised his head, his eyes were bloodshot and red, and it was obvious that he had not had a moment of peace in the past few days.

"But...but, General Qian Dacong...he...he did it because of me..."

At this point, Long Junzuo's voice was a little low, and even his eyes were a little moist, but the tears never fell.

He knew that as a general, shedding tears was a sign of weakness, but the pain in his heart was as turbulent as the tide and was difficult to suppress.

When Han Xin heard this, his eyes became a little dim.

Qian Dacong’s sacrifice was indeed a fact that he was unwilling to face.

After all, he is a powerful warrior at the god of war level, and he is about to be recruited under his command.

In his hands, Qian Dacong, the god of war, will play a greater role in the future.

But now he died so tragically at the hands of Xiang Yu, and couldn't even stop Xiang Yu for a moment. How could he not feel regretful?

But as an excellent commander, he understood that this was not the time to indulge in sorrow, but to regroup and fight again!
Han Xin also knew that Long Junzuo was so self-blaming, which indirectly showed that he was a relatively responsible general. This defeat was a heavy blow to him.

But this also made Han Xin value Long Junzuo a little more. After all, a general who has deep feelings for his subordinates and knows how to reflect on himself can undoubtedly make the commander-in-chief feel more at ease.

"General Long, the battlefield is ever-changing. Who can guarantee that every decision is correct? Brother Qian Dazong's sacrifice is a pain for all of us, but you cannot deny your own value because of this. As long as you are alive, the Dragon Bird Army of Dayong still has hope. We still have the opportunity to avenge our brothers and win more victories for Dayong."

Thinking of this, Han Xin gently patted Long Junzuo on the shoulder, and his tone became softer.

Han Xin's words were like a warm current, slowly flowing into Long Junzuo's heart, gradually warming his cold and desperate heart.

"General Han Xin, you are right! I can't fall like this. The Dayong Dragon Bird Army still needs me, and my brothers need me too."

"I, Long Junzuo, swear that I will personally fight Xiang Yu again to avenge my brother Qian Dazong and redeem the Dayong Longque Army!"

Long Junzuo raised his head, the fire of hope rekindled in his eyes, he stared at Han Xin closely and his voice was firm.

Han Xin looked at the determination and resolve in Long Junzuo's eyes and nodded secretly in his heart.

After this blow, Long Junzuo should become more mature and stable, which will make him feel more at ease.

"Well done, General Long! This is the brave, wise and courageous Long Junzuo that I know."

Han Xin smiled slightly, patted Long Junzuo on the chest, and said earnestly.

After saying that, Han Xin turned around and walked back to the desk, picked up the map and continued studying it.

Long Junzuo followed closely behind and stood beside Han Xin. The two discussed the next tactical deployment together.

"Although Xiang Yu was brave, he was not invincible."

"Having been invincible for so long, Xiang Yu and his subordinates have become extremely arrogant. Therefore, his weakness is that he is overconfident and easily underestimates his opponents. This is the arrogance engraved in his bones, and it cannot be changed by one or two lessons."

"So we can use this to our advantage, set a trap, lure him deeper, and then..."

Han Xin pointed to a certain location on the map and spoke slowly.

Long Junzuo listened carefully, nodded from time to time, with a gleam in his eyes.

"General Han Xin, I am willing to lead the troops as the vanguard and lure the enemy deep into our territory. I will definitely live up to your trust!"

After listening to Han Xin's deployment for a while, Long Junzuo paused, then volunteered.

Han Xin looked at Long Junzuo, feeling relieved. At this moment, the door curtain of the tent was gently opened, and a gust of autumn wind with a little coolness swept in, and Pei Xingjian's figure came into view.

Dressed as a scholar, he appears exceptionally energetic, his brows revealing a unique temperament that is both bookish and calm.

"General Han, the army has been settled. General Wen at Longmen Pass in the rear has prepared our food and supplies. The soldiers are in high spirits and are ready to serve at any time."

Pei Xingjian walked into the tent, bowed slightly to Han Xin, and then reported.

Upon hearing this, Han Xin nodded slightly, moved his gaze away from the map and turned it to Pei Xingjian, with a hint of approval in his eyes.

Pei Xingjian is not only a Confucian general, but also a rare wise man. His ability to coordinate the overall situation is among the best in the entire Jiuxiao Army of the Dayong Dynasty.

If he can partner with Long Junzuo this time, it will undoubtedly increase the chances of winning the upcoming defensive battle.

"Shouyue, you came just in time. General Long just asked me to lead the troops as the vanguard to lure the enemy deeper into our territory."

"I have made up my mind. You two will lead the troops together and form the first line of defense against Xiang Yu."

Han Xin's voice was gentle, as if it could calm people's restlessness.

As he spoke, Han Xin pointed to a location on the map. It was an open area at the border of Wenzhou and Quezhou with flat terrain.

"The terrain here is open, which is convenient for our army to deploy, and it is also conducive for us to use the terrain to set up an ambush."

"General Long, you and Shouyue will lead the Great Yong Dragon Bird Army this time, as well as the coalition forces consisting of 20,000 Jiuxiao Army and 30,000 Quezhou and Wenzhou Army, a total of 50,000 troops, to garrison here."

"Shou Yue, you have to work harder this time. You are responsible for coordinating the overall situation, coordinating various departments, and ensuring the stability of the defense line."

This battle not only concerns the safety of Wenzhou, but also the future situation of the entire Dayong Dynasty.

Therefore, he had to plan carefully to ensure that he was ahead of Xiang Yu in every step.

When Long Junzuo heard this, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes. He knew that this was Han Xin's trust in him, and it was also his chance to prove himself and avenge Qian Dacong.

"General Han Xin, I will fulfill my mission and defend the line of defense until my death, and will not let Xiang Yu cross the line!"

He straightened his chest and responded loudly.

"General, rest assured. I will do my best to keep the promise and work hand in hand with General Long to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Pei Xingjian also smiled slightly and bowed.

"Remember, the battlefield is unpredictable. You two must support each other, communicate more, and discuss more."

"General Long, the Great Yong Dragon Bird Army under your command is the only one that can fight Xiang Yu head-on. It is crucial. Keeping promises, wisdom and coordination are also the pillars of your two lives. Only when you two work closely together can you exert the greatest combat effectiveness."

Han Xin looked at the two generals in front of him, patted them gently on the shoulders, and spoke earnestly.

"General Long, I especially want to remind you to consult General Pei on everything. I specifically asked General Pei to accompany you because he is not only a famous scholar-general, but also good at coordinating the overall situation. The two of you need to discuss more and cooperate with each other to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Having said that, Han Xin turned to Long Junzuo deliberately, with a more serious look in his eyes.

"General Han Xin, I understand. This time when we go south, I will work closely with General Pei to fight Xiang Yu together."

Upon hearing this, Long Junzuo nodded solemnly.

(End of this chapter)