"Where are Zhou Yu and Lu Meng? Do you know how many people were lost?"
Liu Zhang was generally able to accept his own process and results.
What he had just heard from the soldiers about the process made Liu Zhang quite curious about the Huainan Army's battle losses.
But the soldiers were uncharacteristically different.
He hesitated to speak, looking hesitant.
The reason is also very simple. Like the number of participants in the battle, the death toll is derived from inference.
However, the number of participants in the war is well documented and there will be almost no major discrepancies.
However, the death toll is completely inferred and has no basis.
If he says something wrong, or if it is too different from the truth, he is afraid of being blamed by Liu Zhang.
However, Liu Zhang soon noticed the worry and smiled softly.
"It doesn't matter if you say it."
After getting Liu Zhang's permission, the soldier spoke.
"To inform the King of Qin, our army has not cleaned the battlefield, and we do not know the specific casualties of the Huainan Army."
"However, according to inference, Zhou Yu and Lu Meng would each suffer between three and four thousand casualties. By the late stage of the battle, the Huainan army was already on the verge of defeat. It was just that the two generals were worried that Zhou Yu might have another plan, so they hurriedly led their troops to leave."
"Otherwise, the final outcome of the war remains unknown."
After hearing this, Liu Zhang couldn't help laughing again.
"This number...is a bit conservative?"
The soldier lowered his head and did not dare to answer.
In fact, both Gao Shun and Xu Huang had this intention.
If calculated based on 3,000 men, then 6,000 Huainan troops died in this battle.
In addition to the soldiers who had been given to our side for free, the casualties were around 10,000.
Looking at it this way, it seems that the Qin army lost one thousand to two thousand more people.
Not to mention, the word "defeat" fits perfectly.
After all, if you die more than the enemy, doesn't it count as a defeat?
You can't fall into the enemy's plan, be attacked by the enemy again, and finally report to Liu Zhang that you killed tens of thousands of enemies and achieved a great victory, right?
Even Wei Yan, who was so happy about his success, was embarrassed to say such words.
Not to mention Xu Huang and Gao Shun.
"Okay, I know this. Do Gao Shun and Xu Huang have anything else to report?"
The soldier shook his head and replied, but still asked in surprise.
"Won't King Qin punish you?"
Liu Zhang waved his hand.
"Forget it, if you can fight Zhou Yu like this, there is no need to punish him."
"By the way, where are Gao Shun and Xu Huang now?"
The soldiers quickly handed over their hands and told each other.
"Informing the King of Qin, the two generals are leading their troops to rest and recuperate. They are ready to wait for the King of Qin's instructions."
"A little too cautious."
Liu Zhang knew that this sneak attack would have a big impact on the two of them.
I am afraid that my cautious character will be overdone.
After thinking for a moment, he made a calculation in his mind.
"You are the messenger Gao Shun and Xu Huang left in Hefei, right?"
Normally, the two would definitely send a soldier here.
Liu Zhang probably gathered the information in Hefei and passed it over at the same time.
As expected, the soldier nodded.
"The King of Qin is wise!"
"Well, you go back and inform the two of them that if Zhou Yu's plan fails, he will definitely become angry and furious. He will quickly advance his troops while he has no new plan!"
"Don't ask about right and wrong, go straight to Shouchun City, I will definitely catch him by surprise!"
"ah?"
The soldier was surprised and confused.
"King Qin, just in case..."
"Nothing unexpected!"
Liu Zhang smiled and was very sure.
"Go and inform the two of them that Pang Tong has led his army into Huainan from the flank. Zhou Yu will definitely not dare to leave the city."
"March quickly, occupy the counties in Huainan, and then return to Shouchun City!"
The soldier accepted the order and did not dare to question it again.
"I will obey the orders of King Qin!"
"By the way, just tell the two of them that the lone general will personally lead the army to the north and let them go free!"
"As you command!"
The soldier left with satisfaction.
In his heart, King Qin was invincible.
As long as the King of Qin leads his troops there in person, Zhou Yu and his like can only be captured without mercy!
"Somebody come!"
Hearing Liu Zhang's call, the soldiers outside the door quickly entered.
"King Qin!"
"Go and find Dian Wei and Zhang Liao!"
"As you command!"
When leading his troops northward, Liu Zhang did not encourage Gao Shun and Xu Huang.
Zhou Yu acted so wantonly and so boldly, how could Liu Zhang not teach him a lesson personally?
In addition, Jiangling has just shipped a batch of grain and grass, which is enough to support the remaining army in Wancheng.
Even without this incident, Liu Zhang was still preparing to go north in person.
The war in Huainan should not be delayed any longer.
After dealing with Zhou Yu, we have to go to Xuchang immediately.
Even if he has to rest and cannot level the world in one fell swoop, he still has to solve the emperor's affairs.
This is also Liu Zhang’s bottom line!
No matter how many years of fighting, we must ensure complete equality south of the Yellow River!
Not long after, Dian Wei and Zhang Liao came hand in hand.
Dian Wei, the commander-in-chief of the imperial guards. Now more than 50,000 imperial guards in Wancheng are under the command of Dian Wei.
Zhang Liao, the general of the Eastern Army. The more than 50,000 Eastern Army who stayed in Wancheng were under Zhang Liao's command.
Today's Wancheng has an extremely powerful force.
The elite army exceeds 100,000!
At the same time, there are Wenpin's 30,000 troops in Jiangxia ready to be dispatched at any time.
"Meet the King of Qin!"
"No gift."
Liu Zhang was not polite and chose to go straight to the point.
"Evil is coming, Wenyuan, the food problem has been solved, I am ready to lead the army northward!"
Dian Wei and Zhang Liao were both overjoyed, and Dian Wei couldn't help but cheer.
"Hahaha, great! I can't wait!"
"King Qin, I'm going to rectify the army and horses right now. We can send out troops in a while!"
With that, Dian Wei was about to leave, and Zhang Liao quickly held him back.
"General Dian, why are you so anxious? King Qin hasn't finished speaking yet?"
Liu Zhang glared at Dian Wei angrily.
"You idiot, you can't keep your temper! Look at Wenyuan!"
Faced with Liu Zhang's scolding, Dian Wei just laughed stupidly.
"Hehehehe, King Qin, don't you know me yet?"
"Okay, no more gossiping."
Liu Zhang did not continue to rebuke Dian Wei and brought the topic back.
"The defeat was reported just now. Xu Huang and Gao Shun fell into Zhou Yu's plan and were ambushed. Fortunately, they were brave enough to prevent Zhou Yu's plan from succeeding."
"Now that we have all the food and grass, we can't let little Huainan stand in our way!"
Upon hearing this, Dian Wei also stopped smiling.
Xu Huang and Gao Shun represented the Imperial Guard.
The two were defeated, and they were beaten in the face of the Imperial Guard, and even more so in Dian Wei's face!
"Prince Qin, I must personally twist off Zhou Yu's head!"
Liu Zhang nodded.
"Originally, Gu thought Zhou Yu was a talented person and wanted to recruit him. Now it seems that he is toasting instead of being fined!"
"Since you don't know good from evil, don't blame Gu Xin for being ruthless!"
"Obey the order!"
Dian Wei and Zhang Liao straightened their backs.
"I ordered you two to assemble the army quickly, raising 50,000 Eastern Army and 50,000 Imperial Guards, for a total of 100,000 troops!"
"Tomorrow, follow Gubei to kill the bandits!"
The two roared in response.
"As you command!"
