Liang Huiyong finally returned to Guangning with more than 200 soldiers, but Hu Baicheng and 300 dead soldiers were wiped out. The scouts reported that more than half of the Jin army's food and grass had been burned, and the cattle and sheep fled in all directions under the disturbance, and hundreds of people died of frostbite.
The Jin army was seriously injured, and had no more energy to attack the city, so they retreated soon. Almost on the same day, 20,000 Dasheng reinforcements from Shuntian Mansion arrived in Guangning, and rushed to pursue Zhuo Letai without resting their feet.
The crisis in Guangning was finally lifted, and the whole city was filled with the joy of survival after the catastrophe, and that enthusiasm even melted the severe winter cold.
Yuanmao took the soldiers to patrol the streets and congratulated the people of the whole city.
"Master Yuan, it is Master Yuan who is here!"
"Master Yuan, it was you who saved Guangning, it was you who saved the whole city."
"Master Yuan—"
The people were very excited. Seeing Yuanmao was like meeting the savior. I don’t know who knelt down to thank them first. The people crowded in the streets and alleys knelt down in groups centered on Yuanmao. The scene was spectacular. .
"Master Xie Yuan for saving his life."
"Master Xie Yuan for saving your life." Voices echoed in every corner of Guangning City.
"Please get up quickly." Yuanmao helped the old man beside him up, and he said loudly, "The battle of Guangning was not my work, but the whole city's soldiers and villagers worked together to defend against the enemy. My Liaodong man... No, my Liaodong sons and daughters are proud and strong. Facing an army of Jinmen twenty times as large as mine, they still resist the enemy to the death and never give up. What kind of virtue and ability, I have the honor to fight with you in this life, I should thank you!" After finishing speaking, he knelt down on the ground and clasped his fists vigorously, "Yuan thanked you all!"
"Master Yuan! Master Yuan, hero!"
"Master Yuan, hero—" The voice of shouting shook the world and lasted for a long time.
Yuan Nanyu, who was standing in the corner, clapped his hands excitedly: "Second brother, they call Dad a hero!"
Yuan Sikong's heart shook wildly with the shout, and he said with sincere joy: "Father is a hero!"
"Second brother is also a hero." Yuan Nanyu bumped Yuan Sikong with his elbow, and blinked, "Second brother came up with the plan to defeat the enemy. Second brother contributed a lot, but unfortunately they don't know about it."
"No, Guangning survived because of his father." Yuan Sikong stared intently at the heroic man in the crowd who seemed to be shining, with an unconcealable glory on his face.
It is Yuanmao who has been upright and honest and has managed the army well for many years. He has established prestige in Guangning and is respected and trusted by others; Commanding the battle in a dangerous place, the arrow in the body will not retreat half a step; it is Yuan Mao who bears the heavy pressure on his shoulders, is not afraid of the powerful, and does not hand over the military talisman to the incompetent, and sticks to it; Strategies of children with long temples who have survived the war.
Except for Yuan Mao, no one can unite the morale of the soldiers and the hearts of the people. Li Boyun, Hu Baicheng and so many unsung heroes will not die for the country. Mao has faith, and they believe in Yuan Mao's belief!
Sun Tzu's Art of War can be said to be the most thorough military book on war, but what this book teaches is by no means to use ingenious tricks and tricks to defend against the enemy. On the contrary, Sun Tzu believes that only when we first have the conditions for victory can we win Seek the possibility of winning based on this condition.
The reason why his strategy was successful was because Yuanmao created the conditions for victory. Without Yuanmao, Guangning today would be ruins under the iron cavalry of the golden men.
The Yuan family brothers looked at Yuan Mao with pride in their eyes.
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At the celebration banquet that day, Yuan Mao left the banquet early with an excuse, and rushed home to apologize to his wife in person.
It has been seventy-seven forty-nine days since the golden man crossed Huangshui, and he stepped into the house for the first time.
But Yue Qingshuang is a woman who understands righteousness, in front of the whole family, she neither blames nor pity him for his obvious weight loss, but pours a glass of wine and respects him to relieve Guangning's danger.
Yuan Mao looked at her with relief: "Ma'am, you have worked hard these days. Shaoxu and I don't go home all day, which makes Madam worry."
"Master is the one who has really worked hard. I wish I could help you in person." Yue Qingshuang held up the wine glass, although her demeanor was soft and beautiful, her eyes were firm and determined, "My husband is a minister of Dasheng, and he should put the country's difficulties first. I didn't disappoint the people of Liaodong, let the gold thief know it too. In Liaodong, there are not only mediocre people like Han Zhaoxing, but also..."
Yuan Mao interrupted her: "Madam, who told you this...?"
Yue Qingshuang was puzzled and said: "The whole city is spreading rumors that Han Zhaoxing is going to surrender gold, so Mr. Li handed over the soldier talisman to you."
Yuan Mao frowned slightly: "Han Zongbing didn't mean to surrender gold, at least he never said that, these words must never be mentioned again in the future, and you are the same, you must keep your mouth shut."
The children of the Yuan family nodded obediently.
"Okay, let's eat."
Yuan Nanyu said happily: "Father, the whole city is shouting you a hero during the day, you were so majestic at that time."
Yuanmao smiled faintly: "I'm not a hero, I'm a garrison in Guangning, and I'm just doing my duty." He took a piece of roasted pork with sauce and put it into Yue Qingshuang's bowl.
Yuan Shaoxu said: "No, Dad's achievements have long surpassed that of a guard, especially compared with that Han Zhaoxing..."
Yuan Mao frowned as a warning.
Yuan Shaoxu coughed lightly: "Anyway, it's a miracle that Dad led us to defend Guangning. Zhuo Letai brought a full 70,000 troops, and we only have 3,000 soldiers available."
"Yeah, Dad is really amazing!" Yuan Nanyu glanced at Yuan Sikong, "Of course, the second brother's strategy is also amazing."
Yuan Mao smiled and said, "Kong'er has indeed made great achievements."
Yuan Shaoxu put down his chopsticks and pursed his lips lightly.
Yuan Sikong said hastily: "Kong'er is only contributing a little effort, father is the most worthy hero in this battle."
Yuan Mao picked up the jug, poured two glasses of wine, and handed them to Yuan Shaoxu and Yuan Sikong respectively: "Shaoxu, Konger, both of you have made great contributions in this battle. You are so young, you can be brave and not afraid of death. Not only is he a good son to my father, but also a good son to my Dasheng."
Only then did Yuan Shaoxu's expression soften. He held up his wine glass, cupped his hands and said, "Father, my child is willing to serve the country with his own body and defend my Dasheng country to the death."
"Okay!" Yuan Mao drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, and the second son followed.
The first time Yuan Sikong drank alcohol, it was so hot that he stuck out his tongue, and his delicate face wrinkled into a ball.
Yuan Mao poured another glass of wine, looked at Yuan Weiling and Yuan Nanyu with a smile: "You two brothers and sisters, one is from the daughter's family, and the other has just recovered from a leg injury, and you have put in a lot of effort. My good sons and daughters of Yuanmao! Father toast to you."
"Since they are good sons and daughters, I want to have a drink too!" Yuan Nanyu said and went to grab the wine glass.
Yuan Mao tapped his hand with a chopstick: "You will be spared."
Yuan Nanyu pouted, making everyone laugh.
The flickering lights, sweet food and drinks, and the laughter of relatives make the warmth in the house surpass the extreme cold in Liaodong, and penetrate everyone's heart.
—
The reinforcements returned to Guangning a few days later, and it is said that they chased Zhuoletai for a hundred miles and killed four thousand enemies. The leading general named Zhao Fuyi admired Yuanmao very much, and promised to go up to the emperor and give him a lot of rewards. However, they didn't stay longer in Guangning and returned to the capital right away.
In the first battle of defending the city of Guangning, he created a miracle of retreating with less and fighting with fewer enemies. His unyielding spirit has already become famous all over the world. With Yuanmao's contribution, he will definitely be rewarded with more rewards, but he dare not monopolize the meritorious service. All the things that happened before and after, and all the people who died in this battle, have been listed in the roster, and before the saint, in the following days, while rebuilding Guangning, while waiting for the emperor's reward.
The city wall of Guangning was severely damaged, and repairing it would be a major project. Yuanmao has already asked to rebuild it. After all, the victory in the battle of Guangning was only the beginning. See a more powerful Guangning Guard.
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After experiencing the thrilling World War I, Yuan Sikong's life also returned to peace. He continued to study and practice martial arts every day, and went to the racecourse to work in his spare time. However, the images of the wartime kept circling in his mind, which made him feel sad for a long time. Can't forget.
"Second brother!" Yuan Nanyu yelled close to Yuan Sikong's ear.
Yuan Sikong trembled in fright, and punched Yuan Nanyu: "You want to scare me to death!"
"I've been calling you for a long time, okay?" Yuan Nanyu asked doubtfully, "Why are you always in a daze recently? Are you still afraid?"
"What am I afraid of?"
"Stop pretending, you were trembling with fear that day on the city wall."
Yuan Sikong was not convinced: "Aren't you afraid?"
"I'm afraid." Yuan Nanyu said carelessly, "But I admit it, unlike you, I'm afraid I still dare not admit it."
Yuan Sikong feigned anger and said, "You are really annoying."
Yuan Nanyu laughed and said: "I won't laugh at you. If you are afraid this time, you won't be afraid next time. If you were afraid when you were young, you won't be afraid when you grow up."
Yuan Sikong nodded, rather than being afraid, it was more shocking, and even if he was afraid, he would never back down.
"Second brother..." Yuan Nanyu's eyes moved down, "You are not only in a daze recently, but also love to hold that dagger."
Yuan Sikong looked at the dagger at his waist: "When did I hold it, I just...just hold it."
"This dagger is so beautiful." Yuan Nanyu stretched out his hand.
Yuan Sikong untied the dagger and handed it to him.
Yuan Nanyu carefully caressed the delicate and gorgeous carving pattern of the scabbard, as well as the precious gemstone at first glance: "If this gemstone is sold, it will definitely be able to exchange for a lot of money."
"What am I selling it for?"
"Well... the little highness is really willing to give you such a precious thing."
"This is a token. When we meet each other after a few years, if we don't remember each other's appearance, we can still recognize each other with this token." Yuan Sikong said with a smile, "I don't know if we will meet again in this life."
Yuan Nanyu shrugged, and his tone was a little perfunctory: "Who knows, the world is so big, it's difficult."
"You said, has the battle of Guangning spread to Datong Mansion now?" Yuan Sikong nodded to himself, "It must be. , I hope they can also succeed in repelling the enemy like us."
"Prince Jingyuan is holding a large soldier, and he is also a famous general in the dynasty. He will definitely not be in such a mess like us. Don't worry." Yuan Nanyu threw the dagger to Yuan Sikong, "Second brother, go to sleep."
"Oh… "