Go down to the northern suburbs of the city. The night is gradually falling.
After everything settled, Xu Lang's rear army also arrived as promised. With an army of 40,000, plus the one or two thousand who surrendered on the spot, the lineup did not decrease but increased.
However, this newly acquired land was not yet stable. In order to better implement the next strategic plan, Xu Lang ordered 10,000 people to camp 20 miles away from Beixiao City to resist possible counterattacks from the eldest prince. Of the other 30,000 people, the 10,000 Qingqi who attacked the city were resting in the city, while the other 20,000 were divided into two groups on the left and right outside the city, forming a formation with the front army. In this way, even if the eldest prince found that the city in the northern suburbs was broken, he wanted to attack at night. It can also detect and respond early.
"The pension money for those brothers who died must be sent to their relatives as soon as possible. We can't let people lose their lives and their families are still heartbroken!"
Xu Lang thought of the blind screamer who died tragically at the top of the city. That scene was truly unforgettable. Also, the brothers who bravely defended the enemy at the city gate, at the moment when the horse's hoof stepped down, they used their lives to compose the most magnificent hymn. Their souls must find peace.
"promise!"
There are subordinates who obey the order with their hands raised.
"How is the situation with General Li and General Wei? Are there any scouts coming to report back?"
The three armies were planned to launch a simultaneous attack. Due to the lack of information, Xu Lang was also a little worried about the results of the other two routes.
"No, General!"
General Pian shook his head.
Strangely enough, not only was there no news from the other two groups, but the Taoist Master Chuchen and the Sun brothers who were sent out were also missing.
"Report——"
At this time, a sergeant shouted loudly outside the door.
The next second, a hurried sergeant strode in.
"Report to General, General Wei has landed in the western suburbs and is currently facing a confrontation with the western suburbs defenders."
This is not bad news.
Although he did not capture the northern suburbs like Xu Lang, Wei Dayong at least did not miss his trip and arrived at the western suburbs as promised.
"Okay! Send a message to General Wei. It doesn't matter if the city in the western suburbs cannot be conquered. As long as we can effectively contain the enemy's forces and capture Changsha County, I, the general, will ask the King of England for his great contribution!"
Xu Lang took a picture of the case and responded immediately.
Indeed, as long as Wei Dayong can contain part of Changsha County's troops and their central army cooperates with General Ling Yue to attack the prince, they will be much more confident.
"Report——"
As soon as he finished speaking, a sergeant called out again outside the door.
"Come in!"
Xu Lang sat firmly and waited for the result.
"Report to General, after General Li crossed Pingjiang, he encountered a strong enemy attack and suffered heavy casualties. He has now retreated to Pingjiang."
This news is not very good.
Originally, Xu Lang thought that Li Ziyu was the general of Yuezhou and Pingjiang belonged to him, so the march would be easier and there would be less resistance. But I never expected that in order to leave a way out for himself, the eldest prince also had a plan to withdraw his troops from Pingjiang and go to Jingzhou if he failed. Therefore, 40,000 heavy troops were stationed in places that were originally weakly defended. In this way, when the two sides fought, Li Ziyu was temporarily defeated and suffered four to five thousand casualties, so he had to retreat to Pingjiang.
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter."
Xu Lang suppressed a smile.
Except for the smooth march of the three-pronged army, Wei Dayong's side was unsatisfactory. Li Ziyu was slapped in the face as soon as he left the army. This effect can only be accepted reluctantly.
"Don't worry, General. If there are heavy troops stationed in Pingjiang, it will be to our advantage. We will attack the Prince's Mansion tomorrow. From here, they will be out of danger!"
The general was also very attentive and could see Xu Lang's worries.
"Yeah, that makes sense."
Xu Lang responded softly, but his expression was still not too relaxed.
If we blindly rely on powerful killing to conquer the world, how many people will be buried in mountains of corpses and seas of blood?
This really goes against the original intention of the three brothers who were determined to start a career in Xiangyang.
