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Chapter 658 Summary after the war
After three major battles, the island nation's army suffered heavy losses, but they still had a ruthless heart and tried to gather their remaining forces for a final struggle. Jia Changsheng knew that the enemy was already at the end of its strength, so he decided to pursue the victory and wipe it out in one fell swoop. Before the fourth battle, he said to the soldiers: "Brothers, this battle will be the key to our complete defeat of the island nation invaders. We must make a concerted effort to drive them out of our waters and never let them dare to commit crimes again!" The soldiers were in high spirits and responded in unison.

At the beginning of the battle, Jia Changsheng commanded the fleet to advance at full speed and took the initiative to attack the island army. His fleet was like a sharp spear, piercing the heart of the enemy. Although the island army fought desperately, under the fierce attack of Jia Changsheng's army, the defense line quickly collapsed. Jia Changsheng led the soldiers to board the enemy ship and engage in fierce hand-to-hand combat. His swordsmanship was sharp, and every swing of the sword could take the enemy's life. Seeing the marshal so brave, the soldiers bravely moved forward and killed the island army without leaving a single piece of armor. In this battle, the island fleet was almost wiped out, and only a few remnants fled in embarrassment. Jia Changsheng's army won a decisive victory and completely reversed the situation.

In order to prevent the island country's army from making a comeback, Jia Changsheng decided not to give the enemy a chance to breathe, and led the fleet to continue the pursuit, heading straight for the island country's mainland. In the last battle, the island country's army had no power to fight back, their warships were in tatters, and the soldiers were demoralized. Jia Changsheng stood at the bow, looking at the remaining enemies in front of him, and shouted loudly: "Island country bandits, today is your doomsday!" After that, he led the fleet to launch a final charge, destroying all the remaining warships of the island country, and the soldiers surrendered one after another. So far, after five arduous battles, Jia Changsheng finally wiped out all the enemies from the island country and successfully defended Baekje's maritime security and national dignity.

When the news of victory reached Baekje, the people cheered and took to the streets to celebrate the hard-won peace. Jia Changsheng led the fleet back in triumph and was warmly welcomed and admired by the people. He looked at the cheering crowd and felt deeply moved. This victory was hard-won and was won by the blood and lives of countless soldiers. But he also understood that peace needs long-term protection and there is still a long way to go. He will continue to shoulder the responsibility of defending the country and work tirelessly for the prosperity of Baekje.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone into the makeshift tent, and the air was filled with the complex smell of the smoke. Jia Changsheng sat at the head of the tent, his face showing the fatigue of victory, but his eyes showed determination. His generals walked into the tent one after another, some were in high spirits, some were thoughtful. After everyone sat down, Jia Changsheng broke the brief silence.

"Today's victory was won by our brothers at the cost of their lives. But we can't just focus on the victory in front of us. We have to think carefully about how to go forward. Tell me, after this battle, what do you think is the most important thing?"

The young and energetic vanguard officer Zhao Hu stood up first and said in a loud voice: "Boss, the key to our victory this time is that our brothers dare to fight and charge. But I also think that things on the battlefield change rapidly, and some of our tactics must be more flexible. For example, the last time we attacked the dangerous pass, according to the original plan, we attacked head-on, and our brothers suffered heavy casualties. If we could prepare more roundabout ways in advance, maybe we could save a lot of lives."

Jia Changsheng nodded slightly and turned his gaze to the calm deputy general Sun Ping: "Sun Ping, you have rich experience in leading troops. Tell me what you think."

Sun Ping stroked his beard and said slowly, "Hu Zi is right. I think we still have a lot of room for improvement in terms of coordinated operations. The cooperation between the camps is sometimes not tacit, and the information is not transmitted in time. Take the last night attack on the enemy camp as an example. The original plan was to attack the left and right wings at the same time, but because the messenger made a mistake, the left wing acted ahead of time and the right wing didn't keep up, which almost ruined the whole thing. In the future, we have to find a way to make the camps like a fist, clenched tightly, and work together."

Everyone agreed, and the discussion in the tent gradually began. Jia Changsheng raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, his expression solemn: "Flexible tactics and coordinated operations are the keys to winning a battle. In future training, these must be the focus. Every general must be aware that the situation on the battlefield has changed, and our tactics must also change accordingly. The communication between the camps must be unimpeded. Anyone who violates military orders will be punished by military law!"

At this time, Zhou Zheng, who was in charge of military law, frowned and said, "Boss, I think after this war, we need to rectify military discipline. Although everyone has made great contributions in the war, some soldiers have become lax after the war and have even robbed the people's property. If we don't strictly control this, our army will lose the support of the people."

As soon as these words came out, everyone's faces changed. Some looked ashamed, while others frowned slightly, as if they were dissatisfied. Jia Changsheng looked at everyone with a sharp gaze, "Zhou Zheng is right! Our army can be what it is today because of the support of the people. Without the support of the people, we are like a tree without roots. From now on, we will strictly investigate violations of discipline. No matter who it is, we will not tolerate any mistakes!"

But veteran Wu Feng, who had been silent the whole time, had a different opinion: "Boss, I understand the importance of strict military discipline. But our brothers have been through thick and thin with us, and now they have just won a battle, so their morale is high. If the punishment is too severe right now, will it hurt everyone's feelings? Shouldn't we also think of a way to boost morale and give our brothers more motivation?"

Jia Changsheng fell into deep thought, and after a moment he said, "What Mr. Wu said makes sense. Discipline and morale are like the two wheels of a car, and neither can be missing. Strict military discipline is to make the army disciplined, and boosting morale is to make the brothers energetic. In the future, we must vigorously commend and reward soldiers who abide by discipline and fight bravely; those who violate discipline must be severely punished. Let the brothers know that our army has clear rewards and punishments."

Changing the topic, Qian Kun, who was in charge of logistics, said helplessly, "Boss, this war has really worried me. There are always problems with the supply of materials. We encountered robberies several times during the transportation of food and fodder. The quality of weapons and equipment is also uneven due to the rush to produce them. If the logistics can't keep up with the next war, it will be a big problem."

Jia Changsheng's expression was stern: "Logistics support is the lifeline of the army. The problems exposed this time must be solved. In the future, we must establish more complete material transportation routes and strengthen the escort force. At the same time, we must establish long-term and stable cooperation with craftsmen and merchants from all over the country to ensure the quality and quantity of weapons and equipment. In addition, we must have the awareness of emergency reserves. We can't wait until the war to find out that we are short of everything."

At this time, the counselor Li Ming made a suggestion: "Boss, I think we can set up material storage points in various places to disperse the storage of food and weapons. This can not only ensure the timely supply of wartime materials, but also reduce the risk of centralized storage. In addition, we can trade with the surrounding tribes and city-states, exchange what we have and what we need, and reserve some scarce materials."

Jia Changsheng nodded in agreement: "Li Ming's idea is good. Let's do as you say and formulate a detailed plan as soon as possible. We can't just focus on the war at hand, we have to plan for the long term."

"After the war, we can't just think about the army, we have to take care of the people's lives as well." Jia Changsheng's eyes softened, "We conquered this land, so we have to let the people live a good life. Wang Tong, you are responsible for post-war reconstruction, tell me how it's going."

Wang Tong, who was in charge of civil affairs, stood up and said worriedly, "Boss, post-war reconstruction is very difficult. Many people are displaced, houses are burned down, and farmland is abandoned. Although we have begun to distribute relief food, it will take a lot of manpower, material and financial resources to restore production and life. Moreover, public security in various places is not stable, and there are still remnants of forces causing trouble in some places."

Jia Changsheng thought for a moment and said, "So, we can draw some soldiers from the army to help the people rebuild their homes. First, we can help repair houses and reclaim farmland. At the same time, we can strengthen public security management and eliminate the remaining forces. In addition, we can reduce taxes for the people and encourage them to resume production. We want the people to see that if they follow us, their lives will get better and better." At this time, a young counselor couldn't help asking, "Boss, should we consider developing commerce and handicrafts? This will not only increase fiscal revenue, but also allow the people to have more livelihoods."

Jia Changsheng's eyes lit up: "That's a good idea! Go and do a detailed survey to see which industries are suitable for development in our land, and make a plan. We need to make the economy prosperous so that the army can have a more solid backing."

The atmosphere in the tent became more and more heated, and everyone's thinking became more and more open. Chen Xue, the old man who had always paid attention to talent training, finally spoke: "Boss, this war has made me realize the importance of talent. We must not only have generals who are good at fighting, but also talents from all walks of life. I suggest setting up military academies in the army to train military talents; and setting up schools in local areas to train various talents."

Jia Changsheng agreed: "Mr. Chen, I'll leave this matter to you. Military academies should focus on practical teaching and cultivate brave and resourceful generals. Local schools should teach students in accordance with their aptitude so that all children can learn a skill. Talent is our future, and we must pay attention to it."

At this time, Zhao Hu proposed: "Boss, in addition to cultivating our own talents, we can also recruit talents from outside. I heard that there are many capable people in neighboring countries. If we can use them, it would be great."

Jia Changsheng nodded and smiled, "It doesn't matter where a hero comes from. As long as they are talented and knowledgeable, no matter where they are from, we welcome them. When you go to do this, pay more attention to those who are capable and ambitious, and recruit them."

As the discussion deepened, the topic gradually turned to diplomacy. Jia Changsheng said solemnly: "We have won this war, but the surrounding forces will definitely not sit idly by. Next, how should we handle diplomatic relations? Let's talk about it."

Sun Ping spoke first: "Boss, I think we should form an alliance with some friendly forces in the surrounding areas to fight against those forces that threaten us. This will not only enhance our strength, but also give us more say in the international arena."

But some people disagree: "Alliance is good, but we must be careful not to be dragged down by our allies. We must also maintain our independence and cannot rely entirely on others."

Jia Changsheng pondered for a long time and said, "We must be flexible in diplomacy. We can actively seek alliances with forces that share our interests; we must remain vigilant and be prepared for defense against hostile forces. In diplomacy, we must demonstrate strong strength and a firm stance, but we must not easily make enemies."

Unconsciously, night had fallen, and the candles in the tents flickered with a faint light. Jia Changsheng looked at the generals under his command, feeling a lot of emotion in his heart.

"Everyone has spoken very well in today's post-war summary. This victory is just the beginning, and there is still a long way to go. We must learn lessons from this war and constantly improve and perfect ourselves. In the military, we must improve our tactical level and strengthen military management; in the economy, we must develop production and prosper commerce; in people's livelihood, we must ensure that the people live and work in peace and contentment; in diplomacy, we must respond flexibly and maintain peace."

"Most importantly, we must remember that everything we do is for this land and the people here. We must pass on this responsibility so that our children and grandchildren can live in a prosperous and stable country."

Everyone stood up and shouted in unison: "We are willing to serve the boss and fight for the country and the people!"

Jia Changsheng looked at the group of passionate soldiers in front of him with hope in his eyes. On this night after the victory, they laid a solid foundation for future development, and their determination and faith will lead this land to a more glorious tomorrow.

The next morning, candlelight flickered in the central army tent, and generals and counselors filed in. After a great battle, their faces were exhausted, but when they talked about the next strategic plan, everyone's eyes were shining with excitement and anticipation. Jia Changsheng sat high in the commander's seat, his eyes like a falcon, and after scanning everyone, he went straight to the point: "Yesterday's review yielded a lot of gains. Now we are facing a new strategic choice. Our next step is to conquer Goguryeo first, or to march into the island country? This is a matter of great importance. You don't need to be restrained, speak freely."

Veteran General Chen Batian stood up first, clasped his fists and saluted, his voice like a bell: "Marshal, in my opinion, the most urgent task is to attack Goguryeo. Goguryeo borders our country, and its territorial depth poses a direct threat to us. Over the years, they have frequently harassed the border, plundered the people's property, killed our border residents, and committed numerous evil deeds. If we don't eradicate them in time, it will be like a tiger sleeping beside our bed, and we will find it difficult to develop with peace of mind. Geographically, Goguryeo has a complex terrain with many mountains and hills, but we are familiar with the surrounding terrain, and the border areas are closely connected to us, so marching and supply are relatively convenient. Our army can advance along the border in multiple routes, using our cavalry advantage to quickly break through its defense line and go straight to Huanglong. Once we take down Goguryeo, we can not only eliminate the military threat from the north, but also incorporate its vast and fertile land into the territory, providing the country with more resources and strategic depth."

(End of this chapter)