"In the battle of You Bian, our army only lost more than 3,000 troops, thanks to General Yi's ingenious plan!" The latest battle report was also sent to Shangdang, and Duan Qin couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he read it.
Not counting the casualties, there were only more than 3,000 actual casualties, of which nearly 1,000 were soldiers who were defending the damaged Fort Wu. This number was even slightly smaller than the casualties when they fought against the Xiongnu. For a battle of this scale, it was extremely rare. In addition to the clinging advantage brought by the strong walls and clear fields, there is also Yiyan's shocking attack. In fact, most of this battle was settled in the rear. Otherwise, the loss would be at least several times higher.
Liang Feng didn't say anything, just said: "The pension must be properly arranged. What about the loss of property?"
"We lost one fortress, twenty-six water traps, and many acres and canals were completely destroyed. Leping may be greatly affected this autumn." Duan Qin did not dare to hide it, and told the truth.
The Youzhou army raged in Leping territory for a whole month, unable to capture the big city, but they showed no mercy to Wubao and field facilities. Fortunately, the summer harvest in the territory has ended, otherwise I don't know what it will look like. But even so, the autumn harvest cannot be counted on. The water conservancy facilities were completely damaged, and it took a lot of manpower and material resources to repair. In addition, the rations and weapons used for the war were an astronomical figure. But still that sentence, compared to the consequences of defeat, this loss is insignificant.
"Reward the three armies, reduce or exempt Leping's taxes, and allocate funds to rebuild water conservancy." Liang Feng paused, "and Wen Taizhen. After the troops are withdrawn, let's transfer them back to Jinyang."
This time, Wen Qiao, as the chief official of Leping, made a lot of contributions. All the logistics are handled by him, and he is capable of serving, and he does not look like a young man who is not full of weak crowns. It was originally planned to transfer Wen Qiao back and give him a heavy responsibility. Now that he has proved his talent with his actions, it would be a waste to put Leping aside.
Duan Qin nodded: "There is also Zhongshan County. The news just came that the county government has been restored. The ancestors and officials have made great contributions."
The sudden change in Zhongshan County was really unexpected. I don't know what method to use, but Zu Ti actually persuaded Liu Shi of Zhongshan to raise troops with him to assist the Changshan defenders to capture Zhongshan. It will be a matter of time before other counties and counties in Jizhou will be won, but with help, a lot of trouble has been saved.
Zu Ti's move also showed his attitude. Liang Feng's previous kindness and respect were not in vain. The position of Chang Shi is already a certainty.
"Send someone to invite Zu Changshi, and pay attention to the arrangement of family affairs. When Jizhou returns, we can also explore Fanyang Kingdom in the north." How could Liang Feng remain indifferent to Zu Ti's attitude? This is clearly to entrust the net worth, of course, to be treated seriously.
What was unexpected was that Zu Ti's action force could easily persuade the Zhongshan Liu family and several other aristocratic families. Liang Feng only remembered that this person was famous, but Zu Ti did not seem to have fought any well-known battles, just sticking to Jiangbei. In this way, his strengths are not in the battlefield, but in strategy. But this is better. In troubled times, there are many hills. Being able to persuade people to surrender and having a high strategic vision is more useful than simply being good at fighting.
"This is what it should be. And that Xi Jian also seems to have an intention. As long as the lord takes Jizhou, the talents will naturally be everywhere." A smile appeared on Duan Qin's face.
That's the advantage of winning the battle of the siege. As long as the status is attained, those talents who could not be invited and could not be invited will also reconsider and move closer to Bingzhou. In this way, it is of great benefit to the master's hegemony.
There was not much smile on Liang Feng's face: "This matter can be tolerated, wait for Bo Yuan to return first."
Duan Qin immediately lost his voice. He had guessed a bit of the reason why the lord came to join the party. A hero like General Yi must be rewarded and welcomed in person. However, after attacking Wang Jun and causing chaos in Jicheng, how many people could survive with only 2,000 troops? The north of Jizhou is mostly occupied by Youzhou soldiers and horses, and it is very hard to just cross this blockade. Alas, such a loyal minister and good general, he also hopes to return safely.
After bowing and giving a salute, Duan Qin said: "Yecheng has increased its troops, and always pay attention to the movements of Jizhou. General Yi can accomplish this great feat, and he has God's help, so don't worry, lord."
Don't worry? Liang Feng felt that he had waited too long. unbearably long. It has been more than ten days, when will that person return
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A dusty and exhausted team crossed the border of Jizhou and entered Sizhou. After running for ten days, hundreds of horses died, and the rest were not enough to carry knights every day. Most dismounted and moved on their legs. Only the seriously ill and injured take turns riding to save their stamina.
Such a march made the team slower and slower. But fortunately, several counties that have been out of the control of Youzhou, the roads are familiar, and the possibility of encountering enemies can be reduced by changing to day and night. Fewer battles were fought, but still the seriously wounded stopped breathing on horseback. There was no expression on everyone's face. There is no pride in victory, no joy in escaping, only numbness. Numbly enduring the pain, hunger and exhaustion, he moved towards that distant goal.
When such a team of exhausted teachers crossed Guangping, someone greeted them.
"General!" A group of fast horses came galloping, and the leader jumped on the back of the horse, with tears in the tiger's eyes, and fell to the ground with a thud.
Yi Yan's eyes widened when he saw the person coming: "Why did you come to Sizhou? How is the military situation in Bingzhou?"
"We won! Great victory! The lord ordered me to come to meet the general, and finally found you!" It was Wang Long who came, and only the Tiger and Wolf Battalion was capable of such an outpost mission.
But no matter how prepared he was, seeing such a remnant army still made Wang Long cry. These are all his robes, the brothers who walked out of the Liang residence with him! Only six hundred left! It lost half of it!
Hearing the news of the victory, Yi Yan's figure swayed, only to feel the tight rope on his chest loosen a little. They solved the siege of Bingzhou with only two thousand light cavalry! This fight is worth it!
Wang Long didn't think so much. Seeing Yiyan's unsteady standing, he jumped up and held his arm: "General, go back to Yecheng first! Many more soldiers have been dispatched to the city, so it is absolutely safe!"
Yi Yan knew that the team behind him was at the end of the game. One day of self-cultivation and treatment can bring back a lot of lives. Nodding his head, he asked, "Where's the lord?"
"The lord moved to the town and is waiting for the return of the general..." Before Wang Long finished speaking, he felt his arm tighten, and the blood-stained and scarred hand tightly gripped his arm.
"My lord is waiting for me at Shangdang?" The flames in Yiyan's heart ignited, "Give me a horse, I'll rush to Shangdang!"
"General!" I don't know how many people shouted out, and Liu Gong was even more anxious behind him: "General, you have been injured a lot, so you should take a break before hurrying on your way!"
"Give me a horse!" There was no room for refutation in Yi Yan's voice.
Wang Long was a little stunned, and after a while, he said, "But General, you are hurt..."
He couldn't find a single piece of armor on his body that was intact. You have already arrived in Yecheng, so why bother? But even Wang Long couldn't bear the blazing fire in that person's eyes. Helpless, he had to say: "I will accompany the general back to the party!"
"I also want to go back to the party!" "I will accompany the general at the end!"
Many people behind him shouted. Although this battle was tragic, Yi Yan, the main general, always stood behind them, and I don't know how many lives were saved. Now it is time to go back to Shangdang, to their hometown, who can not be excited
However, Yi Yan ignored it and got on the horse's back directly: "You go to Yecheng first and rest for two days. If the doctor lets you go, you can go back to Shangdang."
After he finished speaking, he didn't wait for others to follow, grabbed the horse's belly and urged the horse to move forward. Wang Long was also in a hurry, grabbed Liu Gong and said, "Bring the brothers into the city to heal, I'll go back with the general first."
After he finished speaking, he led a hundred horses to follow behind Yi Yan, and went straight to Fukouxing.
Hurry up here. Over there, the news was one step ahead and sent to Lucheng.
"Have you found their traces?" Liang Feng suddenly stood up, disregarding his manners, and asked loudly.
"I found it! There are more than 670 horses in total!" The messenger's face flushed with excitement, "General Yi didn't stop at Yecheng, he came directly to Shangdang..."
Before he finished speaking, Liang Feng had already walked towards the door. Duan Qin hurriedly chased after him in shock: "Master?"
"I'm going to pick him up at the pass!" Liang Feng's footsteps had never been so fast, he almost felt the wind.
"But I don't know when General Yi will arrive..." Even if there is no threat from the enemy, can the identity of the lord be able to greet him casually? Don't say it's a welcome, it's a bit out of line now that I've rushed to Shangdang. Who can be held responsible if something happens
Liang Feng stopped abruptly, turned his head to look at Duan Qin: "Six hundred people! Two thousand elites, only six hundred left. Can Yiyan not be injured?! He still has to rush to Lucheng? No, it should be me. Just pick him up!"
There seemed to be thunder and pain in that voice. A pair of bright black eyes, like a long spear and a sharp sword, will not give in at all. Duan Qin was hoarse, unable to say a word. Liang Feng ignored him and continued to walk, shouting as he walked, "Go and find the best doctors in Lucheng, as well as military doctors, follow me to Hukou Pass!"
Who can resist such a decision? It only took half an hour, and a guard was assembled. Without a guard of honor at all, or even a car, Liang Feng rode his horse like this and led people to Hukou Pass.
After all, Fukouxing is better off walking, and Bailaiqi can also run. Wang Long rode on the horse and kept persuading him: "General, take a break when you arrive at Hukou Pass, you will not be able to bear the burden of traveling like this. Besides, it is getting dark and the road is so difficult to walk, so go to Lucheng. If you don’t want tomorrow, why is there such a hurry?”
He really couldn't see it, this person came all the way from Sizhou, and he didn't stop. Not to mention rest, I can't wait to hurry up at night. It only took less than two days to reach Hukou Pass, which is almost the same as that of Yi Chuan. He and his own soldiers were barely able to hold on, and a general who had already driven more than ten days of the road, how could he still have such physical strength? Don't go back to the county seat, get off the horse first, he can't see this!
However, Yi Yanli ignored it and continued to go his own way, galloping towards the ever-closer goal. After all, Hukou Pass is a pass, and it can be regarded as majestic. Seeing that the gate tower was in front of him, Wang Long wanted to persuade him again, but suddenly found that there was something wrong with the gate. Inside and outside the pass, there were twice as many defenders. what's going on
Before he could speak, Yi Yan jumped off his horse. His movements didn't look like dismounting, but like falling down. Wang Long hurriedly dismounted and wanted to help, but Yi Yan threw off his arm and stumbled towards Guanxia.
Only at this moment did Wang Long realize that there was a very familiar figure standing under the small gate. Even if it is a military uniform, it is completely unable to suppress the graceful appearance. Is that, my lord
Yi Yan couldn't hear any sound, just stared blankly at the person in front of him and moved forward step by step. His body began to tremble, and his hands could not stop shaking. Is this a hallucination of overthinking? Or will he finally have to sleep forever and be rewarded by heaven before he dies
However, the figure did not disappear, he moved, and greeted him with trembling anxiety and tension.
"Bo Yuan..."
Hearing the call, Yi Yan's knees softened and he fell to the ground. He should salute, he should ask that person for credit, and tell him how glorious and how difficult this victory was.
But he couldn't say a word. With his mouth open twice, Yi Yan swayed and fell to the ground.
"Bo Yuan!"