Outside Linlu City, several camps were built according to the terrain, with fences, deer villages and other defensive fortifications spreading out from the north to the south in layers. Although it was not used in the end, Liu Chengyou never thought it was troublesome for him to take precautions in case of unexpected things.
On a not-too-steep high ground, an offensive and defensive drill was going on. The situation was very stalemate. However, as the command flag turned, the attackers suddenly changed their tactics, moving the troops from the north and south wings to concentrate on the east, and suddenly launched an assault. , rushed forward and defeated the defender who was unable to react.
Murong Yanzhao smiled when he saw his soldiers seizing the big flag erected on the high ground and commanding from behind. After his continuous training, the Fourth Army has gradually begun to feel like an arm. The transition between offense and defense has gradually become smoother. The result of this drill is positive.
Not far away, on a gentle slope, a general platform was simply built. On the general stage, Liu Chengyou stood and watched the offensive and defensive drill from beginning to end. Even a layman like him could feel Murong Yanzhao's outstanding commanding ability.
"How is it?" Liu Chengyou asked the people accompanying him with a satisfied look on his eyebrows.
"General Murong is worthy of being the queen of the generals. He has a good command of troops and is able to command decisively. His Highness is very gratified to have such a talented person!" Guo Rong said proactively, with a hint of appreciation in his tone.
"Your Highness has a sharp eye!" Zhang Yanwei smiled and flattered him.
Several other people also said good things and expressed praise. Everyone carried the sedan chair. Moreover, as time went by, Murong Yanzhao's abilities gradually emerged. With only one great achievement, his position as commander was completely secured. Liu Chengyou's "knowledge of people" "It will also spread even more.
After a while, Murong Yanzhao and Sun Li rushed to the general stage to pay homage to him. Murong Yanzhao was calm and composed, with a bit of humility and confidence in his usual expression.
In comparison, Sun Li's expression was very ugly, with a hint of shame and anger in his unwillingness, and his burly figure seemed a little shorter at this time. He had just led the Second Army as the defender, but was completely defeated. He was still defeated by Murong Yanzhao, a newcomer who was rejected by them. How could he feel better?
This is already the second time. Similarly, he attacks with twice as many people to capture the flag. He is the attacker and cannot capture it; he is the defender and cannot defend it. It can be said that he lost a lot of face this time.
However, I was naturally very unconvinced. Looking at the two confrontations, Murong Yanzhao commanded and mobilized them on the battlefield, found an opening, and won in one fell swoop. In fact, in terms of the combat power of the soldiers, the Fourth Army was still inferior to the Second Army, but it was the Second Army that lost. How could Sun Li be convinced?
"Commander Sun, are you convinced?" Liu Chengyou glanced at Sun Li and asked.
"Submit!" Even though his heart was full of reluctance, Sun Li lowered his head reluctantly and uttered one word.
Sun Li bowed to Murong Yanzhao without hesitation. Sun Li remained silent, as if he was using his remaining defiance to cover up his defeat. There was no look of relief in his expression, but more serious. It is impossible to be convinced and impressed by his talent. Most people in this world do not have that kind of heart...
"In that case, General Guo, please go down and distribute the rewards to the Fourth Army!" Liu Chengyou could probably understand Sun Li's mentality, but he would not "coax" him, so he turned to Guo Rong and ordered.
"yes!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
"You guys, please lead the troops back to camp to rest and recuperate. Please help the injured soldiers and recuperate them!" Liu Chengyou said to Murong Yanzhao and Sun Lida again, with a serious expression.
"Yes!" The two of them did not dare to neglect this order.
Even if it is a drill, there are no real swords and guns, but the punches, kicks, sticks and wood blows are all implemented. After a confrontation, there are still a certain number of people who are slightly or seriously injured.
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"Your Highness, the Liao army has withdrawn!" When reporting to Xiang Xun, Liu Chengyou was still holding a map of the states in Hebei. The map is not detailed enough and is very frustrating to look at, and many of the ideas can only be conjecture.
"Yelu Deguang, finally captured Anyang City?" With a little sarcasm on his lips, Liu Chengyou raised his head and asked, "Where is Yelu Deguang's army?"
"Evacuated together!"
Liu Chengyou seemed very calm and did not think too much. He directly ordered: "Call Han Tong and Luo Yanxuan to continue the investigation and find out the enemy's situation for me!"
"yes!"
Even after learning that Yelu Deguang had withdrawn to the north, Liu Chengyou remained motionless, sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai without any summons. His soldiers were few and skilled, and he could move around easily and flexibly. The Liao army was more than 100,000 people, and they were numerous and mixed. They were accompanied by large and small vehicles, and almost all of them were tired soldiers. Liu Chengyou was not afraid of him "escaping".
But even so, Liu Chengyou did not dare to be careless at all, and was very cautious to wait until the situation was clear before making any plans.
The results confirmed that the Liao army had really retreated, and the Liao army led by Yelu Balide to monitor Lin Li also withdrew completely, leaving not even half a flag. Spread the scouts far away, and wait for the Liao army to move north for three full days. After procrastinating until Yelu Deguang lost patience in retreating at the Xiangci border, Liu Chengyou slowly moved back and led the army. From Linli, go east to Anyang.
Since setting off at Chen time, we have already explored the familiar road for hundreds of miles, and we reached Anyang without much effort. Then, I saw the deathly silent city with my own eyes.
At this time, Anyang was filled with corpses and rivers of blood. Even days later, the strong smell of blood still filled the air and lingered. The blowing summer wind is a little desolate.
In the city, from every nook and cranny, the pitiful cries of the survivors could be heard from time to time.
After entering Anyang City, the entire Longqi army, including Liu Chengyou, fell into silence. Afterwards, in a depressing atmosphere, Liu Chengyou issued an order for the troops to search and clean up the corpses in the city.
The southern city head was obviously the key offensive area of the Liao army. Compared with other places, the corpses were very concentrated. Holding on to the dried blood on the female wall, the coldness coming from the wall went straight to the bottom of my heart.
Listening to the sound of corpses being moved in his ears, a strong anger was already burning in his heart, slowly filling his whole chest. Liu Chengyou always admitted that his heart was at peace, but now, seeing the corpses all over the city, he couldn't remain indifferent. There was a rage in his heart that almost exploded.
There were many soldiers everywhere in the city. In the process of carrying corpses, tears fell unconsciously, numb and unaware. And more people cried directly, and used mournful cries to bid farewell to the people of Anyang who died.
Some people in Xiangzhou were summoned, and the army and the people worked together. It took three days to finally clean up the city.
Camp, set up outside the city. He has also experienced life and death, and is not afraid of the cruelty of the battlefield, but Liu Chengyou does not dare to live in Anyang City, or he cannot bear it.
"Your Highness, we have made a clear count. There are only more than 300 people who survived in the city, and the rest were all killed. No less than 100,000 corpses were found..." There was suppressed anger in his voice, and in the tent , Guo Rong reported to Liu Chengyou.
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou fell silent. After a long time, he finally spoke, his voice a little hoarse: "Call the whole army!"
"yes!"
At the foot of Anyang City, Longqi's entire army was assembled, facing the deserted city in silence. The scene was serious and solemn. Liu Chengyou was the first to kneel down, followed by the troops. In the sad atmosphere, a strong will was condensed.
