Chapter 294: Battle for Territory
294 Battle for Territory
East Border
Ming Hui watched the battle from the wall with a grim face. The ability of Strategist Wu was just like the rumors, a really capable strategist. As Ming Hui was not a genuine general, he merely here to stall the enemy, he couldn't counter the attack and only defended the place.
Thankfully, Soujin's soldiers were veterans. Even under the lead of someone as inexperienced as him, they didn't lost against the enemy.
"That idiot Soujin, when will he return?" the news of Nanglong family separated themselves from the Ming Kingdom has circulated for some time now and Ming Hui has to protect the border since the general was not here. He was terribly tired with commanding the force especially with the condition worsened as time passes by.
Watching the movement of the enemy, he frowned. It seemed that Strategist Wu had guessed the plan he has and started to counterattack it. The plan that Soujin prepared for him to contend against Strategist Wu would be useless if things go on this way.
"Do you need help?" Nanglong Souka asked from his chair.
Ming Hui has black lines appearing on his face. "If you want to help, can't you stand up from your chair and come over here?"
"I'm not a general, what do you hope from me going over there?" Nanglong Souka said leisurely. His action was similar to a laidback old man, despite they were facing a tough enemy on the border. However, it was this kind of attitude that made Ming Hui angry.
"Since you were already proficient in the battle before, you can take care of the things from here. I'm a doctor, and I will make a round."
"Wait…!" Nanglong Souka hurriedly stood up to stop Ming Hui, but the man already went for a far distance. He felt that it was not only Yan who was similar to Soujin, but also Ming Hui. How could they just dump everything to him?
Feeling helpless, he turned towards the other military officers around him. "It's time to work together again."
The military officers: "…" we don't want to send ourselves to our grave by your poor order again.
Ming Hui didn't go too far and he did his duties as the doctor. Walking around, he quickly finished his job before returning to the border again. Seeing the situation before him, he looked towards Nanglong Souka with astonishment.
"How can you lose this quickly? Even an idiot would not lose that much."
Hearing the 'praise' from Ming Hui, Nanglong Souka felt like crying. What kind of praise was that? Do you really want to praise me or insult me?
The military officers: *thumbs up* you should never give the control to Nanglong Souka.
Ming Hui ignored the helpless face Nanglong Souka made as he looked around the area. The enemy had surrounded them and if he didn't move now, there will be no way for them to escape. It seemed that giving the control to someone like Nanglong Souka just worsened the situation.
"No wonder that Soujin chooses me to take care of the situation. General, issued the retreat and make a forceful movement to get out from the entrapment."
"Yes Doctor Hui."
Nanglong Souka could hear the difference in the tone from the military officers around him. He wanted to curse Ming Hui because this young man has made him lost face even more. He really should just stay in the city and become an official.
With the retreat, they move to the city behind them and Ming Hui started to arrange the soldier according to the plan that Soujin left for him. It was only after he finishes that he went to his tent to rest.
"Soujin didn't tell the generals about the plan beforehand?" Nanglong Souka asked. He brazenly barged into this young man's tent.
Ming Hui really wanted to kick this old man out. "No, he didn't. Soujin said that there might be some spies on our side since we move from Ming Kingdom at a quick pace. He would only tell them when he finished with the investigation."
"If he tells you, why doesn't he tell me too?"
"Because you might forget due to old age," Ming Hui said leisurely. "I want to rest, please get out, Prime Minister Nanglong Souka."
Seeing Ming Hui was readying his needles, Nanglong Souka could only get out and turned to his tent to rest. He felt that he couldn't connect well with these youngsters. Their way of thinking was really different from him. In addition, talking with them, he would only get another heavy stab to his heart.
The next day, Ming Hui started the attack on the city that the Ming Kingdom took the day before. Using the way that Soujin has prepared for them, he managed to corner the enemy. This made him surprised because he spent a lot of time to defend yesterday, and yet today he could actually push them back.
"Do they become weaker?" Ming Hui was confused.
Nanglong Souka shrugged. "They will soon counterattack."
What the prime minister said was correct because soon, Ming Hui found it hard to fight back against Ming Kingdom. They could fight really well, and it made him find it harder to maintain the attack.
Ming Hui was drenched with sweats as he felt that he was getting pushed back even more. On the side, Nanglong Souka didn't really understand the situation, but he knew that it was dangerous.
"Strategist Wu is really troublesome," he said with annoyed tone.
"If he's not, how can he become the four pillars of Ming Kingdom?" a man said leisurely.
Ming Hui hurriedly turned his head and smiled towards the other party. Although he didn't sense the person coming, just the sight of this young man made him happy. "You come at the right time. Take the control back, general. The spot is yours."
"Of course."