The war in Daizhou was completely over. After reorganizing outside the city, the Han army officially entered Daizhou City.
With the defeat of Daizhou City, all the "rebel" generals headed by Wang Hui have also been crowned. Except for Wang Hui's head, which was sent to Taiyuan Mansion and presented to Liu Zhiyuan, the heads of the others were hung above the city gate, announcing the true ownership of Daizhou City to the people passing by.
At the end of this battle, the various commands of the Fengguo Army affiliated to Guo Xin suffered varying losses. Guo Xin’s third capital originally had more than a hundred people, but now there are more than sixty people left, while the first two commanders in the first wave of siege The casualties were the most severe, and even one of the commanders was killed in the city.
After the war, the military officers and soldiers were undoubtedly most concerned about two things: rewards and pensions. Needless to say, there is no need to talk about rewards. Not long ago, news came from Taiyuan Prefecture that Liu Zhiyuan used his internal savings to reward the soldiers of Hedong. For the Fengguo Wujie Army who had just made the first battle, Taiyuan obviously had no reason to be stingy.
There is also a routine system for pensions in the military. The disabled will be released to fend for themselves, or they will be kept in nearby states and counties for pensions. The pensions will be provided to the soldiers who died in battle after they have been hastily restrained. Family - In Guo Xin's view, this is not because the government is so kind and generous, but because at this time, people often have more than one male in their families, and those family members who are accustomed to relying on military pay to survive can easily choose to send another son to the military camp.
But no matter what, the heavy losses of those killed during the siege still inevitably gave the army a slightly sad atmosphere. Although it is normal for someone to be killed or injured on the battlefield, the voices and faces of the comrades around them disappear in an instant, which will more or less affect the state of mind of the soldiers, including Guo Xin.
And unknowingly, Guo Xin also felt that he was already very familiar with life in the military. The most obvious thing is that the eyes of his subordinates are no longer as alienated as before, but very natural and friendly, as if he belongs here.
After resting for a few days in Daizhou, Shi Hongzhao, who had just settled down, received new instructions from Taiyuan again, ordering him to count the troops on the left and right sides of Wujie, and immediately return south to Taiyuan. At the same time, he was temporarily led by Xie Hui, the commander of Fengguodu. As the defense envoy of Daizhou, his headquarters was followed by the national army to stay in Daizhou.
Shi Hongzhao left without stopping. Guo Xin was not surprised that the Wujie Army was rushing back so soon. There were still many places in Hedong that needed troops, far more than just the direction of Daizhou, not to mention that the Khitan Lord was still in command. Countless Khitan troops were arrogant in the Central Plains, and Liu Zhiyuan's main threat did not come from the north.
Guo Xin was now free and spent the whole day practicing shooting at the school grounds to pass the time. His shooting skills had already taught everyone around him when the captured soldiers escaped, and in the next few days, he became a hotly discussed figure among the soldiers.
Guo Xinxin knew that although the war was over, the impact of its results had just begun. After his story of breaking the city spread, he enjoyed being noticed for the first time. Everyone around him knew that he was the first to take the lead in this battle. Being able to show up in the first battle of the Han army, and having the commander-in-chief Shi Hongzhao personally speak, he would inevitably be promoted to wealth and status, so they all showed great respect and even some flattery...
It would be false to say that Guo Xin didn't care about this credit, but he certainly couldn't be credited entirely with the destruction of the city. Otherwise, where would those soldiers who died in the fierce battle go to make excuses? It's just that Wang Jin and Shi Hongzhao from Shangfeng both wanted to mention him. Guo Xin had no reason and was not stupid enough to refuse this kindness.
Guo Xin only took Guo Pu and his horse with him and left the crowded school grounds.
In Daizhou City, calm has returned to the streets and alleys. The martial law imposed by the Han army did not last for a few days, and the people in the city returned to the streets and resumed their livelihoods.
However, an important border town like Daizhou has long been responsible for resisting the harassment from the Khitan in the north. With frequent wars, the city is mostly filled with military households and passing traders, but not many serious people. Therefore, the streets are deserted and lonely, and the atmosphere of fireworks is far more intense than Not as good as Taiyuan Mansion, where Guo Xin was used to being treated.
However, a place like this also has its advantages. He is used to seeing a lot of bustling scenes in the army. Occasionally being in such a pure place makes Guo Xin feel like he can temporarily stay away from complicated things - even if it is not far away from the city. The blood stains are still waiting for time to wash away.
Guo Xin walked on the street and realized the difference between peace and war for the first time. The only thing that made him a little concerned were the people who started to cower and avoid him from a distance when they saw him in military uniform.
Looking at the people whose clothes and expressions were completely different from his own, Guo Xin was thoughtful in his heart. For a long time, whether it was a comfortable and comfortable life or the ability to start from the city as a starting point when joining the army, these seemed to rely on the influence of his father Guo Wei, and he gradually became accustomed to the security and advantages brought by his family background. But after this battle, he began to realize that it was important to have a good father like Guo Wei, but without the courage and strength to fight, it would be difficult to seize many such opportunities in his own hands.
However, if he had a choice, Guo Xin would never risk his life and death to try again... and if he wanted to stop being in that kind of death, other than going home and being an idle disciple, it seemed that at the moment, The only way to climb up through military ranks is through continuous promotion. The soldiers at the bottom had no life, and could only do the work of climbing the city in the rain of arrows. The more senior the generals were, the easier it was for them to survive through countless battles. It is not a false statement that one general's success will lead to ten thousand bones drying up.
Fortunately, the merit book recording his first victory has been sent to Taiyuan together with the list of dead and wounded soldiers in this battle. All that is left is to wait for the commendation and rewards from Taiyuan.
...Guo Xin took Guo Pu around the city, and were about to return to camp when they suddenly saw a group of cavalry escorting a horse team pulling a cart slowly entering the city at the south city gate.
Guo Pu saw the convoy and asked curiously: "I wonder what this thing is pulling, and it requires so many people to deliver it?"
Guo Xin saw that the cavalry was coming from the south, probably from Taiyuan Prefecture, and was escorted by sergeants. Seeing this situation, what else could he get besides the reward for coming down?
Guo Xin felt that the credit he had just thought about was almost settled. He suppressed a smile and said: "I guess our reward has been won. Let's go back to the military camp first."
Guo Xin returned to the army and waited expectantly for a long time. Sure enough, he heard the excitement outside after a while. As soon as he left the house, Xie Hui's soldiers came over on horseback and sent a message: "General Guo! The Jie Army envoy is at the Governor's Mansion to invite him. Rewards have come from Taiyuan Mansion, and the official decree has been read out!"
