Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 1137 - 1137 47 s Memoir of Marshal Meng from the Army

Chapter 1137: 47 chapters Memoir of Marshal Meng from the Army 3【2 in 1】_2 Chapter 1137: 47 chapters Memoir of Marshal Meng from the Army 3【2 in 1】_2 Great Qi highly valued military achievements. Meng Fang, originally a villager, had astonishingly risen to the rank of Side General in a very short time. It was more than just a triple promotion in one day—it was like ascending to the heavens in a single step!

For General Meng’s household, the addition of furniture, the remodeling of the courtyard, the expansion of the residence, and the establishment of a prestigious gate were all proper and expected ceremonials.

The government office also specially sent two maidservants to attend to Yu Rou, who was the newly promoted wife of General Meng.

Upon seeing the family’s financial difficulties, the government office, without a word, allocated 10,000 taels of silver to their home.

“Those who have achieved great feats should be treated with great respect.”

A few days later, the commendation from the capital Xianyang arrived at the county government, resulting in another grand assembly.

The Qin Emperor issued a decree, conferring the title of Public Carriage Nobleman on General Meng, bestowed many gifts, and also granted a ceremonial sword to be sent to the army.

Then, various Great Generals and Great Marshals also sent messengers to offer congratulations and presents.

It was clear to the discerning eye that Meng Fang had become a rising star in the Qin military.

His future was limitless.

With each battle, Meng Fang and his troops increasingly displayed their elite characteristics.

Generals fought bravely, soldiers did not fear death, naturally, they took what they attacked and won what they fought, unstoppable in every direction.

Truly invincible and able to break through any defense!

At the end of the year, Meng Fang led a force of 100,000 soldiers and confronted Li Po, fighting offensively and defensively without losing ground, achieving illustrious battle honors.

After the New Year, the Qin Emperor issued a sacred decree, appointing Meng Fang as the ‘Mighty General.’

From then on, Meng Fang officially became a titled general.

In the army, he could have his own ‘Mighty’ banner.

No longer just a miscellaneous general, but one recognized by Great Qin as part of the military elite!

Mighty General still served under Commander Fei, ranked fifth in the command hierarchy.

He had independent command over his troops and marching orders.

Once he marched independently, he could enjoy the supreme privilege dreamt of by all generals: “When the general is abroad, orders from the sovereign need not be heeded.”

This, indeed, was a statement of true significance and class, only spoken by those truly qualified.

Not to heed orders?

Execution!

These words not only represented military law but also a display of class distinction.

In March of the following year.

After continuous fierce battles, although the Zhao State managed to hold its ground, the losses from the first two major battles and the continued depletion of combat strength left it gradually overwhelmed and compelled to seek aid from Qi.

In accordance with the principle of mutual survival between close states, the Qi army mobilized in large numbers, forming a pincer attack with Zhao State.

Mighty General Meng Fang was promoted to Great General, received the golden tiger tally, led 200,000 troops into Great Qi territory, headed straight for Qi’s capital, and unopposed along the way, encountered no resistance.

The whole of Great Qi was shaken.

Initially, the Qi army assumed that Meng Fang, a mere lucky villager bolstered by fleeting fortune, was not a serious threat, unlike that notable in Zhao State whose strategic prowess was renowned.

Meanwhile, Wu Tiejun’s rapid march directly confronted the main forces of Chu country, once again displaying indomitable might.

But the Qi army did manage to tie down Wu Tiejun’s forces along that front, even if the battle was not going well, still fulfilling the strategic objective of reinforcing Zhao State.

Naturally shifting from defense to steady assault.

On the other side, although Meng Fang had penetrated deep into Qi territory, Qi had dispatched substantial forces to defend key passes and took him seriously. No matter how valiant Meng Fang and his soldiers were, it was difficult to conquer the strategic passes quickly, and Qi was not yet in danger of national collapse.

The Qi generals were very confident about this, certain they only needed to focus all their efforts on Wu Tiejun.

According to Qi military high command’s well-established grand strategy, Meng Fang’s continuous assaults on Qi cities were deemed overly ambitious.

“Meng Fang is still young, his lack of experience in leading troops is inevitable. Even if he is a natural talent in battle formations, he still tends to be reckless and misjudge the situation. Little do they know that the Chu navy has quietly sailed down the river, ready to form an encirclement once reaching the designated location.”

“At that moment, whether it’s defeating Wu Tiejun or crushing Meng Fang’s forces, it will be as easy as turning the hand over.”

“With Wu Tiejun tied down here, not only is it impossible for him to reach Zhao State, he can’t even leave, as he still needs to coordinate with Meng Fang. If he truly breaks away, Meng Fang’s forces will be left isolated, easily swept into our net.”

“This time, it will be our allied forces’ moment to turn the tide. Great Qin has been overbearing for too long, and it’s time for a severe reprimand!”

“So-called invincible generals, so-called rising stars, may they all perish in this battle!”

“Exactly.”

Qi generals, each bearing a confident smile, were sure of their victory.

This time, it was a secured victory!

However, one night while confronting Wu Tiejun, Qin Army suddenly appeared behind the Qi forces, with none other than Meng Fang leading the charge, striking with great momentum!

This attack was critical, starting from the rear of the Qi army, forcibly breaking through.

And Wu Tiejun, deviating from the norm, launched a general assault.

“Meng Fang broke through? Wasn’t he at Lin City? How did he get here? Did he grow wings? Even if he alone grew wings, did all his men grow wings too?”

The Qi commanders, completely baffled, nonetheless had to hastily respond to the battle.

Indeed, Meng Fang’s march toward Qi’s capital and his unrelenting progress were true, otherwise, how could he deceive others?”