Chen Fuping is dead.
A person who did not deserve to die but chose to die died.
After Liu Wu paid homage to him with thin wine, he asked his soldiers to roll up Chen Fuping's body in a mat and prepare to return it to the Chen family.
This battle.
The Chu army was defeated quickly, and the defeat was like a mountain falling, with little loss.
The casualties suffered by the Han soldiers were extremely minimal.
The surrendered soldiers of the Chu army were stripped of their armor and weapons. Under the organization of the Han army, they were arranged into a square formation and stood dejectedly.
Zhang Jin had a large baggage truck brought in. He stood on the truck and watched the Chu army surrender from a high position.
"Everyone. I am General Zhang Jin, Duke of Wei of the Han Dynasty. Now, let me explain something."
"The Han army did rob some people in the Nanyang area, but the Han army did not harm them. They are currently living in the military camp and have no worries about food and clothing."
"Now that the war is over, I will send people to send them back to their respective villages."
"Soon, you will know whether what I said is true or false. Besides, in this situation, there is no need for me to lie to you."
After that, Zhang Jin got out of the cart and called Feng Chong, Liu Wu, and Wang Xu to go to the side to talk.
The surrenderers were in a commotion, indeed. Now that the war is over, there is no need for the Han army to lie to us.
Is that all fake?
Didn't the Han army burn, kill, and loot in Nanyang? Didn't they set up troops and loot in Nanyang?
For a time, the surrendering soldiers had mixed feelings in their hearts. Emotions such as shame, joy, and uneasiness come to mind.
They fell into a trap.
They kept asking for orders and making trouble, which forced Chen Fuping to go out of the city for a decisive battle.
Now Chen Fuping died on the battlefield, but they survived.
After coming to the side, Zhang Jin asked people to bring small stools and everyone sat down together. Zhang Jin raised his head, showed a smile, and said, "We have lived up to His Majesty's expectations. Nanyang succeeded."
After a pause, he became serious again and said: "However, Xiong Wu should be here soon. We must be cautious and not be arrogant. Otherwise, the cooked duck will fly away."
"Yes." Liu Wu and Wang Xu responded with clasped fists.
Feng Chong showed disapproval.
Zhang Jin ignored Feng Chong, raised his head and said to Liu Wu: "Brother, the important city of Nanyang must not be lost. There are only old and weak people in the city now. You send people to take over the city and set up defenses on the spot."
"yes."
Liu Wu bowed in response.
"General Wang. Before leaving, the emperor told me that I can act cheaply. I temporarily appointed you as the general. The four thousand households of Nanyang soldiers you recruited before, plus these surrendered troops, will form ten thousand households."
"I will ask the civilians to escort the extra surrendered troops and send them to Chang'an in batches."
"However, I have a condition."
Zhang Jin turned his head and looked at Wang Xu seriously.
After hearing the first half of Zhang Jin's words, Wang Xu was overjoyed. General Wanhu, that was the top rank of generals in the Han Dynasty.
After hearing the second half of Zhang Jin's words, he felt something unexpected in his heart. After taking a deep breath, he said in a deep voice: "General, please give me instructions."
"Well. You have to move your family and clan to live in the capital." Zhang Jin said calmly, and then he stood up and said condescendingly to Wang Xu: "General Wang. I am the emperor of Han Dynasty, known as Bole. I am good at using people. He doesn’t doubt the people he employs, but he doesn’t trust the people he doubts.”
"But I am not capable of being an emperor. To put it bluntly, I am taking your family and clan as hostages."
"I'm a villain. Do you understand?"
Wang Xu clasped his fists without hesitation and said, "General, I understand."
"Okay. Just sort out the tens of thousands of people in the rear." Zhang Jin was very satisfied with Wang Xu's attitude and nodded. Then he said to Feng Chong: "General Feng. Let's go south together to Zhangcheng."
"The bear will be without me for a while."
"Okay." Feng Chong simply agreed.
The matter was urgent, and the Han army immediately split up and took action.
Liu Wu led his soldiers, loaded Chen Fuping's body in a carriage, and headed straight for Nanyang City.
After Chen Fuping left, there were only 2,000 old and weak people left in the city. After the Han army arrived at the city, the city surrendered without a fight.
After entering the city, Liu Wu sent troops to control the granaries and arsenals while deploying city defenses. Not forgetting it, he sent someone to find a good coffin and send Chen Fuping's body to the Chen family.
Outside the gate of Chen's house.
Mrs. Liu stood at the door wearing plain clothes and linen, watching the Han army carrying her husband's coffin slowly approaching. She held back her tears and didn't cry.
After the Han soldiers delivered the coffin to the door, the leading soldier saluted Mrs. Liu and said, "But Mrs. Liu?"
"Exactly." Liu said calmly.
"This is the body of General Chen. I will return it to you now. In addition, please rest assured. As long as your Chen family does not rebel, the emperor will not make things difficult for you."
The soldier said something very polite, then bowed and saluted, left the carriage, and led the soldier away.
"Husband!!!" Ms. Liu burst into tears and leaned on the coffin, crying loudly.
...........
Zhangcheng is opposite Fancheng.
It is the southern gateway of Nanyang Basin.
Zhang Jinxuan hit the nail on the head in this place.
This morning. The Han army arrived outside Zhangcheng. The magistrate had fled, and there was no one in the city to defend the city. Zhang Jin successfully obtained the city.
All Han troops also entered the city.
Then Zhang Jin just sat still.
The grain, grass and military supplies of the Han army continued to enter the city. Zhang Jin also asked people to go out of the city to cut down trees and collect stones.
Make bows, arrows and crossbows to defend the city.
.............
The Han River originates from Hanzhong and flows into the Yangtze River from northwest to southeast.
The Han River is very wide and acts as a natural barrier.
Xiangyang City is located on the south bank of Han River, and Fancheng is located on the north bank of Han River. It can be seen as a city cut off by the Han River.
Xiangfan, Xiangfan.
Since ancient times, it has been a battleground for military strategists.
This morning.
The wind is gentle and the sun is beautiful, and the river is gentle.
Xiong Wuwo led 50,000 infantry troops and took a warship to Xiangfan. He did not enter Xiangyang, but led his soldiers directly to the north bank and established a large camp.
Fancheng is a small city and cannot accommodate fifty thousand soldiers.
Inside the Chinese army's tent.
Xiong Wuwo was wearing heavy armor and sitting on the main seat, with a helpless and solemn expression on his face.
More than ten generals were sitting in front of him.
None of the generals spoke, and the atmosphere in the tent was very solemn.
"I came by water, but I still didn't catch up." Xiong Wuwo sighed and shook his head helplessly.
"Sir, the matter has come to this, so don't worry about it. You should look forward and plan to retake Nanyang." General Linghu Yu stood up and advised.
"Yes, sir. The main force of the Han army is still in Guanzhong, and Zhang Jin and the other three are weak. We have 50,000 elite troops and can take back Nanyang."
"grown ups...."
Linghuyu started talking, and the generals clasped their fists to persuade him.
Xiong Wuwo calmed down and waved his hands at the generals. The generals immediately fell silent and waited for Xiong Wuwo's order.
Xiong Wuwo said: "If we want to take back Nanyang, there is one thing we must do."
"To the Emperor, give Chen Fuping a title and a posthumous title in recognition of his loyalty."
