The four gates of Xuanhan had long been controlled by the Chu army. With the death of the defender Zhuo Ying, the resistance in the city quickly subsided.
Afterwards, everyone gathered at the county government office in the city. Wei Yan, Lu Xun, Han Zong, and Huo Yi sat around the lobby of the county government office, with a map of Sichuan hanging next to them.
After Wei Yan marked the straight line on it, he turned to his soldiers and said.
"Send a carrier pigeon to the military advisor and just write one sentence: Our army has begun to take action. In addition, send an order to the city gate that no one is allowed to enter or exit before dawn, even if it is my order."
After the soldiers were ordered to leave, Wei Yan continued to look at Lu Xun and others and said.
"There is not much time to confuse the enemy. We must capture Mianzhu as soon as possible. The mosquito bites in the deep mountains and forests these days are very annoying. We must let the soldiers have a good rest tonight. How are the casualties?"
Han Zong, who had just finished counting the battle losses, immediately answered with cupped fists.
"Eighty-seven brothers were killed, 11 were seriously injured, and more than 200 people were slightly injured. 520 enemies were killed and more than 400 prisoners were taken. There should be some enemy soldiers hiding in unknown shops in the city. .”
Wei Yan nodded. He calculated mentally but not intentionally. In addition, he defeated the weak with many, and the result was quite good.
"There is no need to disturb the people."
He didn't care that some enemy soldiers were missing. After all, as long as the city gate was closed, they couldn't get out of the city. Tomorrow, the business travelers passing by would also notice that something was wrong. Next, they need to move in quickly, but they don't have time to control the news. In contrast, he was more worried about how to place seriously injured soldiers and soldiers with minor injuries to their legs and feet who could not advance quickly.
"There are only six medical soldiers in the army, and not a single doctor is assigned. We can only treat some emergency wounds. At daybreak, please ask the city doctor to come to the military camp to see the soldiers."
Lu Xun smiled and interjected after hearing this.
"General, just be content with yourselves. Your Majesty is only a doctor. We have the highest level of equipment in the entire army."
Although Mr. Hua Tuo had many doctors, there were only a few who could go with the army. At present, the military doctors in the Chu army are all soldiers with knowledge of herbal medicine who were sent to the medical school for further training. There are only four army doctors in the entire Chu country. It is considered good to have professional medical soldiers to treat wounds.
Everyone knew the situation and smiled at each other. Wei Yan showed a hint of helplessness on his face, and then continued to explain with a straight face.
"Try not to let people get close to the military camp. Don't let the number of our troops be exposed. Let the enemy's miscalculation be conducive to our actions. Let's rest for a day and set off after dark tomorrow night. There are some things I want you to do quickly tomorrow morning. Remember, We only rest in Xuanhan City for one day."
"Han Zong, we are running out of dry food. Go and search the government treasury. If there is not enough food in the government treasury, spend money to buy it from the people. If the money is insufficient, take out the things from the homes of the county magistrate and the general and sell them. , be sure to prepare enough food for the soldiers for ten days. Please do this together with the doctor."
"yes!"
Han Zong didn't dare to neglect and quickly stood up to answer the order.
Wei Yan turned to Lu Xundao again.
"Lu Xun, go visit the aristocratic families in the city, ask for all their slaves who have signed the bonds of surrender, burn the bonds in front of those slaves, and tell them that as long as they join the Chu army, they will be free from now on. There will be rewards for meritorious deeds in battle."
According to Chu Jun's past practice, after helping these people relieve their dependence on the aristocratic family, they should be allowed to make their own choices. Whether you cultivate the land, enter a factory, or be re-employed by a noble family, a new profit cycle will be created. Joining the army must be voluntary.
But Lu Xun understood the importance of their battle and hesitated for a moment. He did not refute Wei Yan, but just asked.
"What if those aristocratic families refuse?"
Wei Yan snorted coldly.
"Oh, if they don't cooperate, do they still need me to tell them?"
After a slight pause, Lu Xun said in a deep voice.
"The general understands."
Huo Yi was frightened when he heard it. There would be a lot of commotion in the city by tomorrow morning. Just as he was thinking about it, he heard Wei Yan read his name.
"Huo Yi, go and ask the surrendered soldiers. Anyone who has been bullied or excluded by the Shu army officers in the past and actively served our army should be promoted. Give him armor, weapons, and let him manage ten surrendered soldiers. The other soldiers who have been surrendered will not be issued with armor, but will be asked to carry food, supplies, set up camps, and do some miscellaneous tasks for us. Tell them to work honestly and they can be paid to go home or join our army after the war. When Lu Xun brings his people back, you can Organize these people into an army, and the commander of the camp will draw them from our army. After the reorganization is completed, he will want me to return to duty."
"Yes, the general will take your orders."
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A Chu army of unknown origin appeared in the hinterland of Shu and the news that it occupied Xuanhan City spread quickly. Then in the night, the army quietly left Xuanhan City.
For a time, the neighboring counties of Brazil, Mianzhu, and Jiangzhou were in turmoil. Brazilian garrison Deng Xian and Mianzhu garrison Fei Guandu led their troops to leave the county and track the fleeing enemy bandits.
A few days later, on an unknown mountaintop.
Han Zong and Huo Yi looked at the camp in the distance that had just been lit up in the shadows.
"The ash forest next to the camp is called the ash forest. After dark, the fire cannot penetrate through it. It is a good location for a surprise attack."
Han Zong opened the map in his hand to Huo Yi and looked at the forest at the foot of the mountain, his eyes sparkling.
They hid on the mountain and did not dare to light the lamp. At this time, the surrounding light had become dim. Huo Yi struggled to look at the patrol routes in the map, with surprise on his face.
"Your scouts drew the map very well. They even wrote down the enemy's deployment and patrol routes."
Han Zong smiled proudly, patted Huo Yi on the shoulder and said.
"Why do you want my men? Do you think the scouts under your command can't do it? You came in late and couldn't see the gentlemen during the war. Our Habayashi Army usually practices in the morning and has classes in the afternoon. Scouts in the army They all studied cartography.”
Huo Yi already knew about the Yulin Army's combat power, but he really didn't expect that there were so many strange skills.
Seeing Huo Yi's surprised look, Han Zong's smile grew wider.
"I digress. There are three thousand people in the enemy camp, and the leader is a civil servant named Fei Guan. This man obviously has no military skills. He doesn't even know how to arrange secret sentries. We can attack the camp tonight!"
Good guy!
Huo Yi's heart was beating wildly, he swallowed and said.
"How about we let someone and the general report back first?"
Han Zong shook his head.
"The scouts they sent in the direction of Xuanhan have been intercepted by me. If we don't take action tonight, they will definitely know that our army is nearby tomorrow morning. Now they have just set up camp. They are tired and not alert. The fighter plane is fleeting. How can it be Can I ask for instructions on everything?"
Han Zong stared at Huo Yi with bright eyes, his smile seemed to have some kind of sweet temptation.
"The two battalions of you and I have a total of six thousand men. The general gave up most of his troops to facilitate our decision-making. He is ambushing the pursuers from behind. Do we have to wait for him to open the way?"
This is a good opportunity for us to make a contribution.
Huo Yi gritted his teeth and nodded.
"Okay, it's up to you."
"Happy! Tonight you and I are on both sides. We must capture the enemy general alive!"
