Li Guo and the others didn't know how much effort Chang Yu had put in and how much money he had spent in order to stimulate the soldiers' fighting spirit. He even hired Xiong Tong and Chen Shangzhi to act as professional black fans to brainwash the soldiers, and added temptation and intimidation. Just let the soldiers remember one thing! Rushing forward is the only way to survive!
Boom, boom, boom, suddenly the drums in the city were beating loudly and getting louder and louder. Li Guo and others' faces suddenly turned dark!
How despicable! What a good move this damn eunuch made! The three of them pointed their swords at Chang Yu at the same time, because they saw the scene they wanted to see the most. Suddenly, another wave of people poured out of Jiaocheng, an endless stream of unknown numbers!
It turns out that they had been saving one hand and did not use all their strength. They just waited for one to strike hard when they were tired.
People of the same level were already inextricably killed, even at a disadvantage, and now the opponent suddenly joined a new force...
Ming Jin retreats his troops!
Li Guo made a decisive decision.
Chang Yu and Zhou Yuji smiled at each other after they killed a circle of soldiers from the enemy's formation and returned safely. This battle was the first battle between the bandits and the soldiers after they crossed the Yellow River eastward, but they came back defeated!
For the officers and soldiers, it is definitely good news to improve morale and inspire the people!
withdraw troops!
After the enemy retreated, Zhou Yuji also ordered to withdraw his troops and did not pursue them relentlessly. There are three reasons:
The first soldier is exhausted. Second, don’t chase after the enemy. It is obvious that the bandit army is well prepared today. We don’t know if the opponent has a back-up plan. Third, the goal of this battle has been achieved. Although he failed to stab the opponent secretly, he Ming Shou also made him see blood.
In this battle, the Ming army won one round first and narrowly won one move.
The thief army retreated, leaving behind countless corpses and wounded soldiers crying in agony on the battlefield. However, the already exhausted officers and soldiers were frantically harvesting the heads of the thief army without any time to rest!
After all, a thief's head is worth ten taels of silver. Now in a fierce battle, life is at stake and there is no time to cut off the head. Now, in an instant, a swarm of swarms started to snatch the heads, and even a fight broke out.
Zhou Yuji frowned and immediately ordered a group of troops to maintain order, rescue the wounded and count the casualties.
At this time, Chang Yu was also counting the losses of his men and horses in the open space next to the battlefield!
"Report to your lord, two hundred and seventy-four people were injured, and forty-seven people...are missing!"
Duan Wuhu quickly reported it, and Chang Yu's face became solemn.
A total of more than 300 people participated in the battle, everyone alive was injured, and 47 others were alive and dead.
Still too young, Chang Yu secretly sighed. You must know that his troops are all cavalry. When they enter the battlefield, they fight with the rebel infantry, almost crushing them. Only when they encounter Hao Yaoqi's personal soldiers, it is considered a horse battle. But losing half a hundred people in just a short period of time is really terrifying!
Those who are missing may not necessarily be dead. Chang Yu immediately sent people to search for them on the battlefield, but he was also prepared in his heart. In that case, if he was injured and left alone in the bandit formation, it would be almost impossible to survive.
The battlefield was still being cleaned up and the casualties were still being counted. Chang Yu returned to Jiaocheng with his soldiers and saw that he personally helped bandage their wounds one by one. This moved the soldiers very much. The dignified Admiral of the East Factory did this in person. Don't even think about it!
However, the new factory owner did it naturally. This was instinct for Chang Yu, and he was good at it.
Hao Yaoqi's blow caused great damage to Chang Yu's arms. He was trying to resist the blow while almost exhausted.
After the examination, it was found that although there was no dislocation or bone fracture, his shoulders were already swollen. Fang San helped him wipe the bruise carefully. He felt that it didn't matter to him, as the knife wounds would heal quickly. It was just drizzle. It's just a temporary pain.
Zhou Yuji and others also returned to the city to wait for casualty reports. Of course, there was more important thing to do, which was how to deal with the next violent storm of the rebel army.
You lied to someone for seven or eight days, and when you were about to get married, you showed off your sword and said that you were also a leader. For the infatuated Li Zicheng, that was absolutely unforgivable and unacceptable.
What would he do?
It's very simple, send your army north, destroy Taiyuan City, and capture Chang Yu and others alive!
"When there is a huge disparity in strength between the opponent and you, you should not use brute force. You need to know how to offload the force. Moreover, a common tactic in horse fighting is that one blow is usually followed by a killing move, either a stab or a slash. This is also The hardest move to guard against and the easiest to pull off..."
After Zhou Yuji checked Chang Yu's arm, he picked up the long knife next to him and gave Chang Yu an explanation while practicing.
One of the teachers was serious and the other was listening very seriously. On the ground, Chang Yu could use various moves to knock down Zhou Yuji, but he knew that once he got on the horse, he would still be defeated by one move.
Before today, he had full confidence, that kind of disbelief, feeling that although he might not be able to win if he got on the horse, he would definitely not lose so ugly!
However, reality is a slap in the face, and there are specialties in skills. This is like being beaten out of the Octagon by Meservy, but when entering the Octagon, Meservy will be beaten to the shit by the verbal abuse in minutes.
Chang Yu's biggest shame today is that he was almost beaten to the point of being beaten by Hao Yaoqi!
The two of them had been practicing in the hospital for a long time. It was already noon. Niu Yong, Wang Yongkui and others had returned to report the casualties, and the battlefield was still being cleaned up.
The so-called cleaning up the battlefield usually only deals with the corpses of one's own people, and the enemy will let them expose the corpses, causing some wild dogs and birds to spoil them. Winter is fine, but if it is midsummer... this is the main reason why plagues often occur after wars. one.
But Chang Yu has a hobby. He likes to make Jingguan, using the corpses of rebel soldiers. The location is next to the official road two miles south of Jiaocheng.
The work of digging the earth and burying the corpses was naturally left to the prisoners. It was said that they would avoid death after completing the work. Believe it or not!
The logistics troops in the city began to light fires to rebel, help the injured and apply medicine and bandages, while the troops outside the city gathered to collect the reward money!
Just reward if you say reward, pay in cash! There is no middleman to make a difference in getting it directly, which makes the soldiers who were still fighting at the knife point just now feel that it is worth it. This is what they kill the enemy for.
It would be unfair if the rewards were based solely on the head level, so Chang Yu and Zhou Yuji discussed giving a team award based on the heroic performance of each troop, so that all soldiers participating in the battle could get money!
One hundred thousand taels! Bai Huahua's hundred thousand taels of silver were just thrown away. Even Zhou Yuji, Niu Yong and others found it incredible, and their hearts ached. They felt that Chang Yu was a waste, because it was the top prize plus the team prize and the dead and wounded soldiers. The total compensation and pension may cost 100,000 taels.
What's more, pensions are usually reported to the court and then allocated after verification and approval by the court. But now, Chang Yu directly reserves them and doubles everything.
"Not short of money!"
Chang Yuli's next words were followed by the cheers of tens of thousands of soldiers.
He knows how to inspire morale and fighting spirit. What do soldiers do these days? Money, food and women!
That's all. Few people have this noble spirit of protecting the family and the country. Women with money and food are the most practical!
Here in Jiaocheng, Chang Yu spent money to celebrate a small victory, but in the lobby of the county government in Wenshui City, Li Zicheng smashed all the money in the hall, and the broken wine glasses and teapots were all over the floor. It was still difficult to understand the hatred in his heart!
Although I am mentally prepared and aware, I have been led to follow the rhythm these days because of a trace of luck and expectation.
Now it's fine, it's dawn, we've met each other, and the officers and soldiers really took him to play house for a few days!
Bai Xiang himself is so careless, but you say it's just a joke...
Uncle Ren and aunt couldn't bear it anymore. After Li Zicheng smashed and smashed, he immediately ordered the soldiers to light a fire and make food. In the afternoon, he sent troops to attack Jiaocheng and approached Taiyuan City!
At this time, the officers and soldiers in Jiaocheng had finished their meal and began to mobilize their troops in an orderly manner.
"Mr. Reporter, half an hour ago, the bandits in Wenshui City made some changes. They sent a large number of spies north to fight with us. At the same time, small groups of people were sent out everywhere, and the refugees who were kidnapped by the bandits also started to go north. …”
At the top of the southern city, Li Xingzu reported to Chang Yu the actions of the bandits in the south.
"I'm angry!" Zhou Yuji sneered: "Blind Li is angry."
Chang Yu's face was solemn: "Use this trick again!"
Zhou Yuji was startled: "Which move?"
"Open the way with refugees and preserve your strength!" This is what the bandit army always does. Chang Yu took a long breath and stretched out his hand to rub his temples. Li Zicheng's trick is simple and practical, but it gives his opponent a lot of headaches. Kill him, and he will be infamous for killing innocent people indiscriminately. He has lost the support of the people and will also consume his own combat power and combat supplies. If he doesn't kill him, he will be the leader and the pioneer!
"Does the factory owner have any good ideas?" Zhou Yuji also felt a headache, and he knew this very well.
"No!"
Chang Yu answered very simply!
"Sir, the vanguard of the bandit army has sent troops from Jiaocheng. Because it is difficult for the subordinates to approach, the strength of the troops is unknown..."
The spies will report again at two o'clock in the afternoon.
"It's time to withdraw!" Zhou Yuji said calmly to Chang Yu.
The previous injuries had already retreated early. At this time, the people in the city were enough to fight again, but not here. According to the strategic arrangement, they had to abandon Jiaocheng and retreat several miles to the river bank fortifications to meet the enemy.
The Ming army began to retreat out of the city. Seeing the troops filing out from the north and east gates, Zhou Yuji took a deep breath, turned to a soldier beside him and said, "Take some people to set fire!"
He wants to strengthen the walls and clear the country, and burn Jiaocheng!
"Wait!"
Chang Yu, who was beside him, suddenly waved his hand to stop, "Mr. Zhou, this is..."
"The factory owner is moved by compassion," Zhou Yuji said, looking at Chang Yu.
Chang Yu nodded: "Burn it. What will happen after the war? How many people are homeless and homeless."
Zhou Yuji smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It's freezing cold right now. Even if I don't order it to be burned, it will eventually be demolished by the bandits and used to make fires for warmth. Instead of staking the enemy, why not leave it in ruins?"
"This..." Chang Yu was speechless, overlooking this small city, with a few simple streets and hundreds of scattered houses, but it was indeed a home in the hearts of countless people.
Seeing that Chang Yu didn't speak, Zhou Yuji gave the soldier a look and motioned for him to execute it.
Soon, thick smoke filled the city and flames shot into the sky...
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