In the next few days, Meiyang City made no further moves and was busy digesting the fruits of victory.
The use of troops by the Han army against the Xiliang army this time has completely shattered the ambition of Bian Zhang, Beigong Boyu and others to invade Sanfu!
Bian Zhang saw that the situation was not going well and ran away, but almost only escaped with his own body. All 30,000 soldiers under his command were ruined!
Only a few thousand of Beigong Boyu and Li Wenhou's cavalry escaped, and almost everyone was injured!
The one who suffered smaller casualties was Liang Kui, who ambushed Liu Zhang at the foot of Beishan. In the end, he only lost more than a thousand people.
Only Hou Wen, who hid in a hidden valley, and Han Sui, who stayed behind in the camp, suffered no losses.
Han Sui was the most decisive. When he saw Sun Jian's attack, he abandoned the camp and left without any thought of resistance.
This also caused the Xiliang army to lose all its supplies and supplies!
On all battlefields, the Han army achieved decisive victories. In total, they killed more than 40,000 Xiliang rebels and captured more than 30,000 people. However, the official army only lost less than 10,000 people, most of whom were Liu Zhang. The later general's mansion.
After Bian Zhang and others gathered together, there were already less than 20,000 soldiers. They had no food, grass, baggage, or a foothold. After several people gathered together, they could only retreat to Liangzhou temporarily and look for good opportunities again.
Meiyang City, Council Hall of the County Sheriff's Mansion
Zhang Wen was sitting on the main seat. Although there were many generals and commanders in the room, they were all unfamiliar faces.
Sun Jian resigned and left. Dong Zhuo was unable to leave due to illness. Liu Zhang was even more determined and led his troops directly back to Luoyang.
However, Zhang Wen didn't have any dissatisfaction and was very happy!
All those who opposed him and did not take him seriously have all left. Zhang Wen is sitting in this position more securely!
Now Zhang Wen can truly exercise his rights as a cavalry general!
Tens of thousands of troops were at his disposal, and all the generals in the army looked up to him, and there would never be any disrespect or disobedience.
"Everyone, not long ago, the Xiliang rebels were defeated by my design! All the thieves were wiped out, and the bandit leader Li Wenhou was crowned! Only Bian Zhang, Beigong Boyu and others escaped alone!"
"It has been found out that Bian Zhang, Beigong Boyu and others have fled to Yuzhong. According to my estimation, they should want to escape back to their home base of Jincheng County."
"Our army has been victorious in recent days, and its morale is strong! I want the whole army to rush to Liangzhou as soon as possible, completely annihilate Bian Zhang, Beigong Boyu and other thieves, and restore peace to the people of Liangzhou!"
Zhou Shen stood up directly and first expressed his approval of Zhang Wen's plan.
"Zhang Cheqi is a wise man! The bandit army has been completely wiped out. Even if he escapes back to Liangzhou, he can only survive! I estimate that when the heavenly troops arrive, the bandits will definitely be beheaded!"
Zhou Shen was the highest general except Zhang Wen. He expressed his attitude. The other generals did not dare to have any objections and all stood up to express their agreement.
"I will obey Zhang Chaiqi's orders!"
Zhang Wen also stood up, and it could be seen from his delighted face that he must be very satisfied.
"Okay! Generals, please go and prepare. In three days, our army will go straight to Liangzhou!"
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"General Zhou."
Zhang Wen turned to look at Zhou Shen, "The prisoners of the Xiliang Army are all Qiang and Hu traitors. Keeping them will only waste food and cannot be taught at all! Go and kill them all!"
"Kill prisoners?"
Zhou Shen was very surprised and looked at Zhang Wen doubtfully.
"Not bad! Trap and kill them all!"
Seeing that Zhou Shen still looked troubled and unmoved, Zhang Wen urged him again.
"General Zhou, don't worry too much, just execute the order!"
Zhang Wen's attitude was very tough, and Zhou Shen did not dare to question it too much, so he could only accept his orders.
"Yes, the general will take your orders..."
One day later, more than 30,000 Xiliang prisoners were killed. The news spread like wildfire and soon shocked the world!
Why did Zhang Wen kill prisoners?
There are only two reasons, one is to frighten the enemy, and the other is to establish prestige.
With Liu Zhang gone, Zhang Wen must have real prestige to intimidate the generals, and killing prisoners is the best and fastest way.
Zhang Wen wanted to imitate Huangfu Song. Huangfu Song massacred tens of thousands of Yellow Turban soldiers and built a temple in Beijing. Soon his reputation spread throughout the world! It was Huangfu Song's approach that inspired Zhang Wen.
A general should not be benevolent as a woman! Must be ruthless!
This is Zhang Wen’s current realization!
All this has nothing to do with Liu Zhang, he has completed his mission.
When Zhang Wen finished taking the oath and the whole army went to Liangzhou to conquer, Liu Zhang had already passed Chang'an.
Although Liu Zhang's troops have been reduced by more than half, their momentum has not weakened. The most important thing is that the momentum is still huge.
Without him, it was still one man and two horses, and every soldier rode back.
Liu Zhang no longer argued with Zhang Wen about the casualties of his soldiers, but the war horses did not show any mercy.
Liu Zhang directly gathered together 12,000 war horses, without even asking Zhang Wen if he agreed, and just left the city in a swagger.
In fact, Zhang Wen didn't have any objections. He didn't want to see Liu Zhang for a moment, so using some war horses to make him leave was really what Zhang Wen wanted!
"Lord, it is said that Bao Hong from Fufeng County led 30,000 Fufeng County soldiers to support Zhang Wen. Now he has joined forces with Zhang Wen and headed to Liangzhou together."
Huang Zhong stepped forward and reported the latest situation to Liu Zhang.
Liu Zhang nodded and looked at Huang Zhong again.
"Han Sheng, how is your injury? Is there really no problem?"
Huang Zhong was very moved. Before he left the city, Liu Zhang asked about his injuries several times. He also showed constant concern along the way.
"Don't worry, my lord, a few minor injuries are nothing to worry about!"
Dian Wei also came up, with an unhappy look on his face.
"General Huang, you are too soft-hearted! If that bastard Zhang Wen dares to do this to me, don't you think I will rip off his head and use it as a chamber pot for my lord!"
Liu Zhang glanced at Dian Wei and knew that this reckless man could not produce ivory from his mouth.
"You can keep it for yourself, I don't want such an ugly chamber pot!"
Dian Wei could not hear the implication of Liu Zhang's words at all. He nodded stupidly.
"Yes, Master, I wouldn't have noticed it if you didn't tell me! This picture of Wen is really ugly!"
Dian Wei's mentality is so good, even if the whole world thinks he is the ugliest, he still thinks he is very handsome!
"My lord, Bao Hong's joining has directly increased Zhang Wen's strength. He brings tens of thousands of victorious troops. Bian Zhang and others are at the end of their rope. How can they resist?"
Taishi Ci also came forward, with an obviously unwilling look on his face.
They put in so much effort and killed so many brothers, but in the end they let Zhang Wen take advantage! The most abominable thing is that Zhang Wen directly caused the death of his soldiers!
Liu Zhang was obviously not that nervous, and still looked relaxed. He clearly knew what would happen to Zhang Wen's expedition to Liangzhou!
"Ziyi, I know that you have always been worried about the casualties of the brothers in Wufeng Camp, but after all, people cannot be resurrected. Zhang Wen, I can only teach him a lesson. If we really kill him, it will involve too much! After all, he Now I am a cavalry general! Even if your majesty favors me again, you will never give up!"
