"Victory in Huainan!! Victory in Huainan!!"
When Jiao Bo came to Taiji Hall again, his face was wreathed in smiles.
Ever since His Majesty had assumed personal rule, Great Wei's generals had truly grown more and more formidable in battle.
Deng Ai had crushed Jiang Wei in Yongliang, and now Guanqiu Jian had crushed Sun Jun in Huainan.
In the Western Hall, Cao Mao hurriedly set down his book and looked up toward the doorway.
"Your Majesty!!"
Jiao Bo hastened to pay his respects to Cao Mao, then presented the documents to him with the utmost reverence.
"Your Majesty, the General of Chariots and Cavalry has sent word of victory. Jiang Ban, the vanguard commander serving under the General Who Guards the East, has slain Wu Kingdom's General of the Left, Liu Zan, along with Sun Leng, a General of Miscellaneous Title, Jiang Xiu, and others."
"Liu Zan?"
Cao Mao froze for a moment. Jiao Bo smiled and said, "Yes. I also heard that the General of Chariots and Cavalry has already taken the main force in pursuit of Sun Jun, sending him scurrying like a rat, abandoning his helmet and armor..."
"In a few days, there will surely be news of an even greater victory!"
"Since Your Majesty assumed personal rule, Great Wei has won every battle. It is all thanks to Your Majesty's merit!!"
Jiao Bo was particularly excited.
Cao Mao, too, threw back his head and laughed.
If he remembered correctly, Sun Jun's historical campaign had brought Wen Qin and his son over to his side. Although he had lost Liu Zan, he had gained plenty of captives and civilians, so he had at least something to show for it.
But this time was different. Sun Jun had gained nothing from this expedition, yet Liu Zan had