I've been bullied and humiliated for thirteen years; when I wake up, I'll be bloodthirsty.

Chapter 902 Battle of Qinzhou

Huang Sumu smiled shyly.

"General Yan, don't worry. My master sent a message through someone, saying that after we arrive in the north, he will find a way to work with the families of soldiers and civilians who are willing to participate in the rescue to do a good job in the rear for the soldiers. As long as we unite, we will definitely win this battle."

Yan Yue scratched his head. "Yangyang was very thoughtful. There are several checkpoints in the north. Not only do we need military doctors here, but soldiers in other places also need them. I was too hasty."

Zong Shuo glanced at him and said, "It's good that you know you're impatient!"

Huang Sumu cupped his hands in greeting to Zong Shuo: "Then I will go and check on those seriously wounded soldiers. Some of the injuries are so severe that they may need amputation. It was cold last night, and when I checked today, I found that some soldiers had completely lost feeling in their legs."

After last night's fierce battle, injuries, and extreme cold, it's a miracle he survived.

My master once said that many times, we have to make choices we have no other choice about.

He was also grateful that he still had some talent. Under his master's complete tutelage, he was already able to perform some relatively simple surgeries, especially external wound surgeries, which he was quite proficient in. For example, he could now successfully reattach severed limbs. So when he was rescuing people yesterday, he specifically instructed them to bring back the soldiers' severed limbs, and to reattach any that he could.

Zong Shuo returned the greeting, saying, "Thank you for your trouble."

Huang Sumu returned, and Zong Shuo followed with Yan Yue. He summoned the generals of each camp and instructed them to be respectful when dealing with the female doctors and not to show any disrespect, otherwise they would be dealt with according to military law.

In less than half a day, the rule had reached the ears of every soldier.

At this moment, the seed that Lu Yangyang had planted has sprouted for the first time.

Three days later, the wounded soldiers' conditions stabilized. Huang Sumu left behind ten medical staff and set off for Yingzhou with the rest of the soldiers and those who were seriously injured or disabled and unable to return to the battlefield.

Perhaps news of Zong Que leading his army north had already reached the ears of the Yan army. When Huang Sumu returned to Yingzhou with his troops, Zong Que was no longer in Yingzhou. Fengqin Pass in the north had been breached, and the Yan army of 200,000 men marched south and confronted Qinzhou near Fengqin Pass.

More than 20 years ago, the entire army of Northern Yan numbered less than 200,000, but now the Northern Yan army has nearly 500,000.

The Northern Yan has always been known for its powerful military, so one can imagine how terrifying the strength of this 500,000-strong army is.

In addition to the 100,000 troops guarding the capital, the Northern Yan mobilized nearly 400,000 troops for this southward campaign. Of these 400,000 troops, 100,000 were temporarily transferred from various tribes, another 100,000 were troops from major Northern Yan tribes, and the main force of the Northern Yan consisted of 200,000.

This army of 200,000 is loyal only to the Northern Yan royal family and is indestructible.

The force currently locked in a stalemate with Da Zhao in Qin Prefecture is the main force of this 200,000-strong Northern Yan army.

Therefore, the Battle of Qinzhou was crucial to the entire war effort. Victory would severely cripple the main force of Northern Yan and allow them to advance northwards. Defeat would allow the Northern Yan army to cross Qinzhou and march directly to Yingzhou, then head towards Shunhe, repeating the Battle of Shunhe of that year.

This battle came fiercely and suddenly, not only aimed at conquering Da Zhao, but also at Zong Que.

Currently, the number of troops in the north of the Great Zhao, including the 100,000 brought by Zong Que, is only about 500,000. In terms of total strength, they are roughly equal to those of the Northern Yan, but in terms of combat power, they are far inferior.

Especially in such a harsh winter, when military supplies cannot be fully guaranteed, it is a major hindrance.

This battle is destined to be exceptionally difficult.

The commander-in-chief of Northern Yan was the newly appointed Left Wise King Helian Chi, who was over forty years old and the nephew of the previous Left Wise King Helian Rui. He was hailed as the fiercest general of Northern Yan.

On the first day of the standoff between the two armies, Helian Chi shouted at Zong Que from afar, "You must be that crippled crown prince of Da Zhao? I've heard you're more popular than your useless uncle, Crown Prince Chongwen. If you agree to go and keep Chongwen company, I'll let you go. How about it?"

Zong Que only said one word.

"kill!"