Wuji County!
Zhu Di and the generals looked a little ugly.
According to post-war statistics, they achieved brilliant results in this battle. They defeated Gu Cheng's 40,000 right-wing army in one battle, captured about 20,000 surrendered troops, and countless grain and grass supplies.
However, the Yan army's cavalry also paid a heavy price. About 6,000 cavalrymen died heroically, and nearly 10,000 cavalrymen were injured.
Among them, the cavalry led by Zhu Gaoxu was the most important. Almost all of the four thousand cavalry were injured, and even the heavy armored cavalry lost more than half!
Upon learning of this tragic battle result, Zhu Di's face was so gloomy that he almost shed tears.
These 30,000 cavalry are the foundation for his livelihood. Now that he has lost so many people in one battle, it really makes him feel heartbroken!
However, he also understands that if one general succeeds, thousands of bones will be withered, and no one will die in battle.
But this tragic battle damage data still made him heartbroken and unable to breathe.
Zhu Di then appeased the generals and promised to reward them based on their merits after returning to Peiping.
Immediately, everyone began to discuss the next battle plan, whether to return directly to Peiping with a great victory, or to continue to wait here for the main force of the Southern Army and compete head-on with it.
As expected, Monk Daoyan once again suggested that the army should return to the division. There was no need to continue fighting.
After all, this time the Yan Army went south and won great victories one after another, which can be said to be a great victory. This time, it defeated the 40,000-strong right-wing army of the Southern Army in one battle, which can be called a hearty victory!
With this victory, it was enough to bring down Geng Bingwen according to the original plan!
After hearing Monk Daoyan's advice, Zhu Di also had the intention of retreating.
It was not because Zhu Di was afraid, but because of the considerations of the soldiers.
Since King Zhu Di of Yan raised his troops to quell Jingnan, these soldiers have followed him in the north and south. Although their morale is still high, it is based on successive great victories. I am afraid that the soldiers of the three armies have already been exhausted, and even the horses You also need to take a good rest.
As Monk Daoyan said, there is indeed little point in continuing this battle.
The Yan army now needs to digest the recent results and turn Gu Cheng and the Jiang army into its own combat power.
In addition, there are many die-hard loyalists of the imperial court entrenched around the three prefectures of Beiping, Baoding and Yongping, and they are eyeing Yandi. They are also hidden dangers that need to be solved urgently!
Furthermore, because of the tragic number of casualties in this battle, Zhu Di really did not want to continue fighting, so as not to wipe out his own wealth!
However, Zhang Yu, Zhu Neng and other generals in the army were still somewhat unsatisfied and requested to send troops south to continue fighting with the main force of the Southern Army!
However, they also understand that a long battle will only make the soldiers of the three armies physically and mentally exhausted.
If the Yan army suffers a defeat next, the originally strong morale will be gone in an instant!
Therefore, after everyone discussed it, they unanimously decided to withdraw temporarily and return to Peiping to rest.
However, at this moment, an urgent report came from the Sentinel Cavalry.
"Your Majesty, Guo Ying and Geng Bingwen have joined forces!"
"Oh?" Zhu Di raised his eyebrows, "Do they want to continue to pursue our army?"
"No!" The sentry rider looked strange, "Geng Bingwen actually retreated directly. The main force of the southern army is crossing the river and seems to want to retreat to Zhending!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Di stood up suddenly.
Geng Bingwen actually retreated directly?
What does this mean, not even a fight?
"Zhang Yu and Zhu Neng, immediately lead the troops to attack and test the Southern Army's intentions!"
"The last general takes command!"
The two immediately took the order and left.
Zhu Di looked at the other generals again.
"Zhu Gaoxu, lead the troops to escort Master Dao Yan, General Gu Cheng and others back to Peiping!"
In this battle, Zhu Gaoxu took the lead and was trapped in a heavy siege, so he was seriously injured and was indeed no longer suitable for charging into the battle.
Therefore, Zhu Di arranged a simple task for him, escorting Gu Cheng and the Jiangjun back to Peiping.
Zhu Gaoxu also understood the reason and nodded directly.
However, Monk Daoyan's expression changed and he hurriedly whispered: "Your Majesty, we can't fight anymore!"
"Don't worry, master!" Zhu Di smiled, "I am going to give Geng Bingwen a big gift, and then retreat!"
If Geng Bingwen wants to retreat to Zhending City and hold on, then the battle will naturally not be fought!
But you, Geng Bingwen, can come and leave whenever you want. How can anything be so easy in this world?
Zhu Di's favorite thing is to beat up a drowned dog!
Anyway, the majority of the Southern army was infantry, and the cavalry had little combat power. After the Yan army harassed them, they just left as they wanted, and Geng Bingwen couldn't stop them!
Monk Dao Yan also understood this truth, so he did not try to persuade him any more. He immediately mobilized food and supplies and prepared to withdraw his troops and return to Peiping.
At the same time, Zhang Yu and Zhu Neng had led their light cavalry to the north bank of the Hutuo River, and saw densely packed soldiers of the Southern Army crossing the river.
However, Geng Bingwen had always been mature and prudent, so he was naturally on guard against the Yan army taking advantage of the situation to attack, and deliberately left a garrison on the north bank.
The two sides faced off like this, watching helplessly as the main force of the Confederate army successfully crossed the river.
As time passed, Zhu Di personally led the army to arrive. Looking at the scene in front of him, he was not in a hurry.
Your main army can leave, but how will your remaining rear troops leave?
I want to see today, Geng Bingwen, do you still want them to fly over?
"Save for a rain of arrows!"
"Prepare to attack!"
Zhu Di ordered coldly.
Following his order, the Yan Army cavalry immediately launched an attack.
The remaining rear army of the Southern Army was only 5,000 men, and they were obviously regarded as abandoned by Geng Bingwen.
Facing the violent and violent attack of the Yan army, even with fortifications to rely on, the southern army was quickly defeated, surrendering and fleeing.
Zhu Di left a group of troops to collect these remaining soldiers, and then continued to lead the cavalry across the river south to pursue the main army that harassed Geng Bingwen.
Based on considerations for the soldiers, Zhu Di did not order a direct attack. Instead, he fell behind the Confederate army unhurriedly and harassed them with rain of arrows from time to time.
If the main force of the Southern Army turned back and prepared to launch an attack, Zhu Di immediately ordered the withdrawal of troops and fled.
When the main force of the Southern Army continued to advance, Zhu Di led his army to emerge again and launched several surprise attacks.
These destructive tactics annoyed Geng Bingwen's Southern Army so much that they even sent the Southern Army's cavalry to confront the Yan Army's cavalry.
Most of these Southern Army cavalry were drawn from Shandong, Henan and other places. Although they had good riding and shooting skills, they had never experienced the bloody battlefield. Therefore, they were quickly defeated in the face of the brave and capable Yan Army cavalry. Come on.
However, after the Yan Army's cavalry defeated the Southern Army's cavalry, Geng Bingwen had successfully escaped with the main force.
Zhu Di was not angry about this, but happily surrendered the Confederate cavalry of about 5,000.
I'm so sleepy, someone gives me a pillow!
Zhu Di was heartbroken because of the previous cavalry battle losses!
As for Geng Bingwen's main army, just run away if they could. He really didn't think of swallowing them up in one bite.
If he had this idea, he would have ordered the entire army to attack.
Even if he wins in the end, it will only be a miserable victory!
Even if these 100,000 troops were swallowed up, there would be no loss for Zhu Yunqi, who dominated the world.
On the contrary, it is the 30,000 Yan Army cavalry under Zhu Di, but they are the foundation for his survival. Even if Geng Bingwen's 100,000 troops are exchanged for him, he will definitely not change them!
After surrendering 5,000 Confederate cavalry, Zhu Di continued to lead his army in pursuit and pursued them all the way to Zhending City.
Seeing the Yan army being so arrogant, all the southern generals were furious.
However, Geng Bingwen ordered not to leave. Even though Zhu Di was insulting and humiliating outside the city, he was completely indifferent.
In the end, Zhu Di also completely lost interest in Geng Bingwen, Shi Shirandi led his army away, and returned to Peiping!
Since then, Geng Bingwen's army suffered a disastrous defeat.
From the north of Hutuo River, it is all the land of Yan!
