Under Yuan Song's gaze, Ye Tao thought for a moment and replied:
"I heard from the captured soldiers of Wang Muzhi's personal guard camp that it seems to be related to Yang Chongqing..."
As soon as these words came out, Yuan Song's eyes suddenly flashed, and then he immediately gave instructions to Ye Tao:
"Immediately send an order to Feihu Camp to stop pursuing them!"
Hearing Yuan Song's order, Ye Tao couldn't help but look stunned and didn't understand what Yuan Song meant. Seeing this, Yuan Song patted his shoulder and said meaningfully:
"As the art of war goes, attacking the city is the most important thing, and attacking the heart is the best thing!"
"This blood letter from Wang Muzhi may help us achieve unexpected results. Just do as I say!"
Ye Tao seemed to understand something after hearing this, and immediately nodded and said:
"Yes! I will give orders to Feihu Camp now!"
After explaining Ye Tao, Yuan Song ordered Zheng Chuang next to him:
"Inform the Coordination Office of the blood letter and let them see if there is any chance to make a fuss about it!"
"Sir, do you mean to make a counter-measure?" Zheng Chuang asked in a low voice with a look on his face:
Zheng Chuang's mind was obviously much more flexible than Ye Tao's, and he also understood the current situation. Wang Muzhi wrote a blood letter about Yang Chongqing to the Luo'an court before his death, certainly not to praise Yang Chongqing.
Yuan Song nodded slightly and said with a little melancholy:
"Since we can't beat Yang Chongqing in terms of strategy, we can only see if we can use some off-board moves... ·······”
After saying that, Yuan Song seemed to remember something again and ordered to Zheng Chuang:
"Instruct the officers and soldiers who enter the city to pay attention to military discipline. During the process of clearing out the remnants of Yun Bing's army in the city, they are not allowed to burn, kill, loot and harass the people. Violators will be severely punished without mercy!"
"In addition, there should be news from the Third Division soon. Please notify me as soon as there is any news!"
"yes!"
Because the Pingyang area was blocked by the Forbidden Army, even though Yuan Song sent many scout teams to contact Jinyang's third division when he attacked Jinyang, they always returned without success. This also became Yuan Song's A piece of trouble in Song's heart!
Although he publicly expressed his belief that Xun Ke and the Third Division would be able to hold on in Jinyang and wait for reinforcements, in fact he was also prepared for the worst case scenario where the Third Division would be wiped out.
Of course, although he was prepared for the worst, as the commander-in-chief of Yun Bing, Yuan Song certainly did not want this to happen!
In the evening, under the warm hospitality of Jinyang City's gentry and celebrities, Yuan Song moved into an antique courtyard. Originally, the other party wanted to find two young and beautiful maids to warm Yuan Song's bed, but Yuan Song gave them to her instead. He declined politely. The war was not over yet and it was not the time for him to indulge in the land of gentleness.
Just when Yuan Song was about to read for a while and then go to bed, Zheng Chuang walked into his room again and said:
"Commander, the approximate casualties and seizures of our army in this attack on Jinyang City have basically been calculated, and the third division has also been contacted... ···············”
Upon hearing the news of the third division, Yuan Song immediately ordered:
"Let's talk about the situation of the third division first!"
Zheng Chuang organized his speech and spoke in a low voice:
"According to the report of the third division's messenger, Pingyang has been lost, and the third division's casualties are very heavy!"
"But fortunately, before Pingyang was surrounded by the enemy, Commander Xun of the Third Army led the cavalry of the Third Division to come out. These days, he has been trying to harass the enemy on the periphery, trying to slow down the enemy's attack on Pingyang. , but because Pingyang’s terrain is hilly, the effect of cavalry harassment is not very good!”
"Pingyang has been captured by the enemy. The three infantry battalions of the Third Division guarding Pingyang, totaling 11,000 people, were wiped out by the enemy. In addition, the cavalry of the Third Division also harassed the enemy and suffered many casualties. There are more than 3,000 people. Currently, the Third Division, led by Commander Xun Ke, has withdrawn to Qingshan Town, one hundred and fifty miles away from Jinyang to rest and recuperate! Commander Xun, please ask the commander-in-chief your next battle plan!"
Hearing these words, Yuan Song fell into silence. The situation of the Third Division was much better than he imagined. The main force laid a solid foundation for the Fengwu Army's next combat operations.
But even so, the price paid by the third division was extremely troublesome. Three battalions of 11,000 people were wiped out by the enemy. This has never happened in the history of the Fengwu Army... ···············
If we don't talk about the capture of Jinyang, this is undoubtedly the most tragic defeat in the history of the Fengwu Army, bar none!
After thinking for a while, Yuan Song asked Zheng Chuang:
"What letter did Commander Xun send to the messengers?"
Hearing this, Zheng Chuang shook his head without thinking and said:
"No! I specifically asked the messenger and Commander Xun did not send any letter!"
After receiving this answer, Yuan Song didn't say anything, but nodded slightly.
According to the rules of the Fengwu Army, after encountering such a defeat, subordinates are required to report the battle situation to their superiors and describe everything that happened on the battle situation. Even if they cannot meet in person to report, they should still report the situation in writing.
That's why Yuan Song asked Xun Ke if he had written to him. Although the result was beyond Yuan Song's expectation, Yuan Song also felt that it was reasonable.
It is obvious that Xun Ke is resentful now. He is complaining about himself, the commander-in-chief of Yun Bing, for not sending troops to assist the third division!
Yuan Song could understand Xun Ke, and it would be difficult for him to accept all this calmly if he changed positions. First, although the third division made sacrifices for the overall situation, all 11,000 of its men were wiped out, but this pair of It is a great shame for the Third Division and Xun Ke himself!
Secondly, the third division is Xun Ke's rebuilt army. Xun Ke must have feelings for his troops and his subordinates. However, after encountering such heavy losses and the death of so many people, Xun Ke must be very painful in his heart. Yes, complaining about why you didn’t rush to the rescue of the Third Division...
Although I can understand Xun Ke's psychology, Old Yuan Song does not regret his decision!
If he could go back in time to that night, he wouldn't have any change in his decision.
As the saying goes, kindness cannot control troops, so I must not give Yang Chongqing a decisive battle opportunity that is beneficial to him! Even if the price paid is the ace main division of Fengwu Army!
Thinking of this, Yuan Song continued to ask Zheng Chuang:
"Tell us about the casualties and captures of our army in Jinyang!"
Zheng Chuang opened his mouth and said:
"In the more than half a month since our army attacked Jinyang, we have suffered a total of about 15,000 casualties, including 6,000 killed and more than 9,000 injured. Our army captured a total of more than 20,000 people in Yunbin City. Yun Bingjun!"
“In addition, our army also seized more than 150,000 taels of silver, more than 300 gold bars, more than 130 land deeds, and more than 300 various gold and silver jewelry and cultural objects. The total value of these things is conservatively estimated to be at least three hundred thousand taels of silver!"
After hearing this, Yuan Song also ordered:
"Take out 50,000 taels of silver and let the military officers reward the soldiers who have made meritorious service in this battle. The rest of the things will be temporarily sealed. After I report to the commander-in-chief, I will leave it to the commander-in-chief to decide whether to transport them back to Yi Jing! "
Zheng Chuang nodded and said:
"I understand, I'll make arrangements right away!"
After Zheng Chuang left, Yuan Song also asked the guard to light more kerosene lamps to brighten the light in the room. He wanted to light up the lamp to write a letter... ·······
Yuan Song wants to write two letters, one of which is sent to Yi Jing to Ye Mingsheng. As the commander-in-chief of Fengwu Army Yunbin appointed by Ye Mingsheng, it is necessary for him to give his own opinions on the current situation of Yunbin and the development of the war situation in the past period. Make a report to Ye Mingsheng on the judgment of the future war situation and the support needed next.
The reason why I am writing now is because I didn’t know the situation of the Third Division before, but now that I know the situation of the Third Division, I should write to Ye Mingsheng and report as soon as possible.
In addition to writing to Ye Mingsheng, Yuan Song also planned to write a letter to Xun Ke.
Although he did not regret the decision he made, Yuan Song still felt sorry for Xun Ke and the third division. After all, he had the opportunity and ability to save the third division, but he did not do so, leaving the third division The division made a tragic sacrifice in order to capture Jinyang.
Although as the commander-in-chief, Yuan Song only needs to be responsible to Ye Mingsheng alone and does not need to explain to Xun Ke, but for the sake of the overall situation and the harmonious relationship between colleagues, Yuan Song still plans to explain to Xun Ke and Express your apology.
At the same time, Yuan Song also wanted to express to Xun Ke in the letter that he believed that the Fengwu Army was the most responsible for capturing the Jinyang 3rd Division, and he wanted to ask for credit for the 3rd Division. As for the heavy casualties of the 3rd Division, He will not let Xun Ke take the blame. As the commander-in-chief, he, Yuan Song, will take full responsibility to plead guilty to Ye Mingsheng... ··
In addition, Yuan Song passed Xun Ke's station in Qingshan Town and asked the messenger to inquire about the next combat action. He had a slight feeling that Xun Ke wanted to take revenge on Yang Chongqing immediately!
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Again, Yuan Song can understand Xun Ke's thoughts, but as the supreme commander of the Fengwu Army in the Yunbin area, Yuan Song cannot do this!
In the siege operation that lasted for more than half a month, although the Fengwu Army suffered few casualties, the entire army was very exhausted. It also suffered heavy losses in firearms and ammunition, and was in urgent need of mobilization and replenishment from the rear.
Therefore, at this time, the Fengwu Army should temporarily stop and rest for a while, consolidate the territory they just captured, and wait until the logistics are replenished and the soldiers are energetic before launching the next round of attack.
If Pingyang is still there, then Yuan Song will lead his troops to rescue the Third Division in order to rescue the Third Division. However, since Pingyang has been lost and the main force of the Third Division's infantry has been completely wiped out, there is no need to take risks anymore!
Therefore, Yuan Song asked Xun Ke to lead the remaining 7,000 cavalrymen of the Third Division to withdraw from Qingshan Town, and not to be swayed by his own emotions!
Yang Chongqing is not Wang Muzhi, and the Forbidden Army is not Yun Bingjun. They are not that easy to deal with. You can't have any luck in fighting with them. You must concentrate your efforts to win the final victory... ············
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In Pingyang City, looking at the more than a thousand prisoners of the Third Division of the Fengwu Army in front of him, Yang Chongqing looked at Tang Peng beside him with some confusion and asked:
"Just captured so many prisoners?"
Tang Peng nodded helplessly and said:
"We should wait a few days to capture more prisoners around Pingyang, but there shouldn't be too many, probably only about a thousand people!"
Hearing what Tang Peng said, Yang Chongqing couldn't help but frown, and glanced at the more than a thousand prisoners of the Fengwu Army in front of him.
Feeling the hateful eyes of these prisoners, Yang Chongqing's heart became heavier and heavier.
Although Pingyang was successfully captured according to the plan, more than 10,000 Fengwu troops guarding the city were almost wiped out, creating the biggest victory for the Luoan court since the battle between the Luoan court and the Fengwu army!
But this did not make Yang Chongqing feel any happy. On the contrary, he felt depressed and disappointed at this time!
Yang Chongqing's primary goal in this battle was not to capture Pingyang. Even capturing Pingyang was not his second goal!
His combat goal is to annihilate the 3rd Division of the Fengwu Army. If broken down, his primary goal is to annihilate the main cavalry force of the 3rd Division!
Unfortunately, at the beginning of the battle, Xun Ke, the commander of the Third Army of the Fengwu Army, realized his intention. Before they could completely complete the encirclement, he used the rapid mobility of the cavalry to quickly lead the cavalry from the encirclement. Killed out·····························
As a result, Yang Chongqing's primary combat goal almost failed. After all, he had no time and opportunity to rearrange the encirclement of the Fengwu Army cavalry.
So in that situation, the only thing Yang Chongqing could do was to accept the reality of failure. Then in order to avoid gaining nothing, Yang Chongqing could only continue his plan and insist on attacking Jinyang in an attempt to annihilate the more than 10,000 Fengwu troops staying in Pingyang City.
Perhaps it was God's blessing. Although the process was very difficult, Yang Chongqing finally led his troops to capture Pingyang and annihilated more than 10,000 Fengwu troops in the city. Although he suffered more than 20,000 casualties, the loss was very heavy, and he lost Jinyang, which is of great political significance. The northern city.
But to some extent, I have saved my underwear, which is not a gain at all!
During the attack on Pingyang, Yang Chongqing was deeply impressed by the tenacious fighting style of the Fengwu Army. Even though they knew that the city could no longer be defended, countless Fengwu Army soldiers shouted "Ye Da" Long live Marshal, for the slogan of being loyal to Marshal Ye, he fought to the last moment and died without hesitation...
And this is why, even if the more than 10,000 Fengwu troops defending the city were wiped out, there were only more than 1,000 prisoners!
Even among these more than a thousand prisoners, many of them were captured helplessly after being injured!
