Third year of Kun Yuan.
The Tusi Barbarian King of the Yi people in Zezhou raised an army in rebellion. The Great Wu Dynasty sent Lin Feichong to lead troops in a punitive campaign.
Lin Feichong had just arrived in Zezhou when he immediately conscripted laborers and incorporated the local garrison troops. He also went into battle repeatedly, winning considerable victories each time and greatly boosting the Official Army's morale.
In the seventh month, he fought a major battle against the Tusi alliance, killed several thousand enemies, and seized countless spoils. Pressing his advantage, he also recovered several counties and drove his forces into Xinfeng County.
When the news reached the capital, the entire court erupted in cheers.
Jingyang City, the Crown Prince's Mansion.
"Congratulations, Your Highness! General Lin has captured another city. Surely he'll pacify the rebellion before the year is out!"
Several civil and military officials fawned over him.
"Mm..."
Wu Ding sat in the seat of honor, holding the battle report as he sank into thought. "I trust Lin Feichong's abilities, of course. I'm only afraid he'll feel pressured and become too reckless..."
At his level, he knew that the talent someone displayed in peacetime and what they could bring to bear in war were two entirely different things.
Though Lin Feichong had talked a big game in the mansion, whether he could truly fight and win once sent into the field had been anyone's guess. Fortunately, the man had proved through his actions that he was worthy of Wu Ding's trust and investment.
He only hoped Lin Feichong wouldn't feel so pressured because of him that he forced an attack. If he didn't, then the overall situation should remain under control—unless some other faction intervened!
At the thought, a shadow fell across Wu Ding's face.
Zhang