After standing on the watchtower and observing the directions of the two fleeing areas, Ye Mingsheng seemed to realize what Ye Luyan was thinking. He turned around and joked to He Jingyun beside him with a smile:
"General He, it seems that Ye Luyan has adopted your suggestion. A strong man cuts off his wrist and abandons his chariot to protect his commander..."
In response to Ye Mingsheng's teasing, He Jingyun looked slightly embarrassed and whispered:
"Shame on you for your humble position. These Khitan thieves offended the power of Heaven and deserved their punishment!"
In a fit of excitement, after teasing He Jingyun, Ye Mingsheng warned the other generals a few words, such as not to let their guard down and be careful of Ye Luyan killing a carbine, etc. After saying this, Ye Mingsheng returned to his tent.
Lying on the bed, Ye Mingsheng recalled today's ups and downs, and he couldn't help but think highly of Ye Luyan!
Ye Luyan's acting style is really decisive and ruthless!
He is not only cruel to others, but also cruel to his own people...
If Ye Mingsheng read it correctly, no matter which of the two groups of fleeing enemies, there were no seriously injured people, this meant that Ye Luyan had dealt with all the seriously injured people that slowed down the march.
From a perceptual point of view, you may not be able to understand what Yeluyan did. After all, these people are soldiers who have followed him for many years and have been with him through life and death. Moreover, the reason why they are injured is because of your command errors. See if they are injured. Just kill them all, this is not something ordinary people can do.
At least Ye Mingsheng asked himself, it would be difficult for him to make the same decision if he were in someone else's shoes.
However, from an objective point of view, Ye Mingsheng believed that Ye Luyan made the right choice. Dealing with these wounded people would first allow his side to go into battle lightly, not be hindered by the wounded, and speed up the action.
Secondly, it can also save part of the food, which is a good thing for people who are now or want to continue living...
To be honest, this night is Ye Luyan's last chance. If he runs again during the day tomorrow, Ye Mingsheng, who already knows that Yuan Song's reinforcements are about to arrive, will definitely order the infantry to leave the camp and hold Ye Luyan back regardless of casualties. Even if the battalion is exhausted, he will definitely annihilate Yeluyan.
But it is dark now, with the cover of night. Compared with Ye Mingsheng's infantry, the mobility of the Khitan cavalry will be greatly improved.
In this environment, going out to camp with the Khitans to fight in the field was equivalent to giving the Khitans, who were already destined to fail, a hope of turning defeat into victory. So after considering the pros and cons, Ye Mingsheng chose a more pragmatic decision, at least first Secure your victory.
In Ye Mingsheng's opinion, the reason why Ye Luyan divided his troops into two groups to escape was that on the one hand, he wanted to confuse his cavalry to pursue them, and to disperse the targets to increase the possibility of his troops escaping.
On the other hand, it was also tempting him to divide the cavalry into pursuit. After these two days of fierce fighting, the cavalry, which originally had a thousand cavalry, had suffered about 300 casualties, leaving only more than 700. Compared to the Khitan cavalry, In terms of military strength, it is already at an absolute disadvantage.
If the troops are divided, the force will be even weaker, which will help the Khitans to surround and annihilate them...
Thinking of this, Ye Mingsheng had to sigh, Ye Luyan, the Khitan thief, was really a prairie wolf, ruthless and cunning. He was about to run away, and he did not forget to plot against himself in the end.
such a pity! He found the wrong person!
This time, there were heavy troops guarding the front and cavalry attacking behind. Ye Mingsheng wanted to see if he, Ye Luyan, would die...
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Whisao Mansion, Baihu Mountain.
Looking at the entire Liaoyang Province, banditry is very serious. The official army of the Zhou Dynasty, represented by Governor Song Wenhui, can only control important counties in the area. However, in the vast towns and villages, bandits from all walks of life are numerous and there is no end to the ban.
However, compared to other areas, the bandits in Posuo Prefecture are slightly less disturbing to the people, but this does not mean how well the government and military control the banditry in Posuo Prefecture...
On the contrary, Posuo Mansion is occupied by the largest bandit leader in Liaoyang, the leader of Liaoyang Green Forest, and the three mountains of Liaoyang Town!
Although the government and troops were stationed in Posuo Mansion, and there were also some government agencies, this was more symbolic, indicating that Posuo Mansion was still under Song Wenhui's control.
However, in fact, Posuo Prefecture already belongs to Zhensanshan and has become the base of Zhensanshan. The people of Posuo Prefecture do not need to pay taxes to the officers and soldiers, but they must meet the protection fees collected by Zhensanshan.
As for the Whirlpool Mansion, which is beyond his reach, Song Wenhui, as the emperor of Liaoyang, must form a tacit understanding with Zhensanshan. Since you don't openly attack the city, I will acquiesce in your existence and treat you in Whirlpool. The government’s actions turned a blind eye.
Therefore, Zhen Sanshan did not exhaust the land he actually occupied. As long as his various requirements were met, he would also order his subordinates to curb their brutal behavior.
This is also the fundamental reason why the people of Posuo Mansion are less harassed by bandits. After all, after satisfying Zhensanshan and the court, they really only have some food to survive, and no other oil and water. , at least let the leeks be cut, and the leeks will grow first.
And if Posuo Mansion is Zhensanshan’s sphere of influence, then Baihu Mountain, which is located in the central area of Posuo Prefecture and is easy to defend and difficult to attack, is the home base of Zhensanshan. Zhensanshan and other bandit leaders under his command are the so-called four beams and eight pillars, and they His wife and children all live here.
At noon, a light rider drove quickly into the White Tiger Mountain. The numerous guards at various checkpoints in the mountain looked solemn when they saw the majestic White Tiger flag carried behind him, and the green light switch was released all the way... ····
In the Weihu Hall where important military matters were discussed in the mountains for a long time, Zhen Sanshan was in high positions, and the other four beams and eight pillars who were staying in the mountains were all present.
"Cannon Head" Jiang Chong, who was tall and mighty, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, looked at him with some doubts. The middle-aged Confucian scholar opposite who was holding a feather fan asked:
"Did Ye Mingsheng really beat Ye Luyan away?"
"Master" Wang Zilin heard this and sighed quietly and said: "I know you don't believe it, Big Cannon Head, and to be honest, I don't believe it either, but that's the truth..."
"Yeluyan is not only defeated this time, but it seems to be a big defeat. Not only will the five thousand Khitans under his command suffer heavy losses, but even Yeluyan himself is in danger!"
