Zhang Ren is in the camp.
Under the night, the crackling torches burned, dispelling the darkness and making the camp as bright as day.
The soldiers in the army were making rice in pots.
Prepare for the evening meal, which consists of rice on the one hand and a large amount of meat on the other. After this battle, the battlefield was littered with dead horses, and all the horses were dragged back for disposal.
For soldiers, eating meat is the greatest happiness, and the taste is not considered for the time being.
Lu Xuan was in the camp. Although he relaxed, he did not rest immediately. He was still patrolling the camp to comfort the injured soldiers. After a busy circle, it was already approaching Haishi. The soldiers were all full of food and drink and went to bed early.
After a day of fighting, the soldiers were exhausted and could no longer hold on.
Lu Xuan did not eat until he returned to the camp. After he was full, he arranged for someone to call Yan Yan.
Yan Yan entered the camp looking serious and a little nervous. I didn't feel this way when I was busy fighting on the battlefield.
I'm really nervous at this moment.
Lu Xuan had a soft smile on his face and said easily: "No need to be restrained, just sit down and talk."
Yan Yan thanked him and sat down.
Lu Xuan said: "This time you led the troops to go north from Bajun. How did you come up with the idea of going north from Micang Road?"
Yan Yan did not hide it, and said directly: "Report to the king, this is the arrangement of Governor Pang. After Governor Pang took charge of Yizhou, he went to Bajun in person to discuss the governance of Bajun and the future arrangements of Bajun. Finally, Governor Pang It is said that the outcome of the war in Hanzhong may not be determined in a short period of time, so let me lead my people to the north to help."
Having said this, Yan Yan looked rejoicing and said quickly: "It's a coincidence. As soon as I led the people near the battlefield, they encountered a confrontation between the king and Cao Cao."
Lu Xuan looked approvingly and said: "This time I was able to turn the tide and defeat Cao Cao, thanks to your army. If you hadn't suddenly intervened on the battlefield, even if I could escape the pursuit of Cao Cao's army, Hanzhong's good situation would have been completely ruined."
Yan Yan humbly said: "Your Majesty, you have given me the reward."
Lu Xuan said: "Looking at your age, you should be about fifty, right?"
Yan Yan heard Lu Xuan's inquiry and replied: "Reporting to the king, I am fifty-one years old this year."
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "Fifty-one years old is not young anymore. You stand at thirty, you are not confused at forty, and you know destiny at fifty. At this age, can you still do things? Can you still continue to fight?"
Yan Yan looked a little excited, raised his fist and beat his chest, and quickly said loudly: "I eat three bowls of rice and one and a half kilograms of meat in one meal, and my health is very good. I won't have any problems when I go into battle to kill the enemy. I have energy." I also have the experience to do things, and I will definitely not let down the king’s trust.”
Lu Xuan praised: "This is very good."
He said no more and ordered: "You have worked hard in this battle, take a good rest."
"I resign!"
Yan Yan left happily.
When he received a few words of concern from Lu Xuan, he knew that he had entered Lu Xuan's eyes. Although he has not been arranged yet, he is different from the past.
After Yan Yan walked out, Gan Ning entered the camp, cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, after this battle, our casualties have been counted."
Lu Xuan asked: "How big is the loss?"
Gan Ning looked serious and said solemnly: "In this battle with Cao Cao, more than 14,600 of our troops died. Our troops suffered very heavy losses. This battle was very tragic."
"Thanks to Yan Yan for the help."
"If Yan Yan hadn't suddenly appeared, almost all the remaining people would have been killed here. Although our casualties were large, Cao Cao's casualties were also not small, and they would definitely be greater than us."
"If Ma Teng and Han Sui hadn't intervened, Cao Cao's troops would have been almost wiped out."
Gan Ning said solemnly: "Overall, we defeated Cao Cao this time and killed Cao Cao's Tiger and Leopard Cavalry general Cao Chun. Moreover, after Cao Cao retreats now, it is impossible to stay and will definitely retreat. Overall, we captured Hanzhong , drove Cao Cao away, greatly weakened Cao Cao, and achieved the desired goal."
Lu Xuan's expression was more solemn than ever before.
Nearly 15,000 people were lost, which was an unprecedented loss. Fortunately, victory was achieved in the end.
Lu Xuan ordered: "The names of the soldiers should be registered, and the pensions and awards should be arranged in an orderly manner. All the soldiers who died in this battle should be selected nearby, a cemetery should be established, and they should be buried in an orderly manner for the benefit of future generations. Pay homage.”
"This battle is of great significance to our layout in Yizhou. It's a pity that Cao Cao escaped. If Cao Chunhan hadn't stopped him without fear of death, the situation of this battle would have been different."
Gan Ning asked: "Your Majesty, are we going to take advantage of the situation and enter Guanzhong?"
Lu Xuan said: "The army will rest for a while and then go to Ziwu Road. If there is a chance, we will naturally take advantage of the opportunity to enter Ziwu Road and enter Guanzhong to gain a foothold. As long as we enter Guanzhong, the situation will be different."
After a pause, Lu Xuan continued: "Go and deal with the follow-up matters properly. This time the fighting was from Nanzheng, and it was another extreme fighting here. The soldiers suffered heavy losses, so take a good rest."
"Here!"
Gan Ning answered with cupped fists.
Xu Chu entered the camp at this time, looking a little anxious, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, Fazheng and Jia Xu are here. They say they have something urgent to see."
"please!"
Lu Xuan ordered.
The soldiers went to deliver the message. After a while, Jia Xu and Fazheng entered the camp hand in hand.
Jia Xu and Fazheng entered hand in hand, bowed their hands and saluted.
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "You two came from Nanzheng overnight, what's the matter?"
Jia Xu looked solemn and said solemnly: "After the king and General Zhang Ren reunited, they defeated Cao Cao. I have received the news. Congratulations to the king."
Lu Xuandao: "A small victory is not worth mentioning."
Jia Xu continued: "I and Fazheng entered the military camp and found that although the camp was guarded by defenders, there were not many soldiers responsible for the defense, and the defense line was not tight and rigorous enough."
"This situation is quite bad."
"Although Cao Cao was defeated in this battle, according to what I know, Han Sui and Ma Teng escaped first and preserved their fresh troops. It was their retreat that led to Cao Cao's final collapse."
"If I were a minister, I would have suggested to Cao Cao to use the benefits to encourage Ma Teng and Han Sui to lead troops to raid."
"With no defense, the camp was raided, and the defense was not tight enough, so it was easily broken by the cavalry. Once the cavalry went back and forth to cover up the enemy, the camp would immediately be in turmoil."
Jia Xu looked solemn and said solemnly: "Even if Yan Yan's army is here, without adequate preparedness, the soldiers will be caught off guard and easily fall into crisis."
Lu Xuan's scalp felt numb when he heard it.
He was negligent.
It is true that Lu Xuan arranged for soldiers to defend and also set up warnings. However, after a great victory, the soldiers were really exhausted, and Cao Cao fled in panic. Many people thought that Cao Cao would not come, and Lu Xuan did not take it to heart.
Lu Xuan said solemnly: "Thanks to Wen He's reminder. Without Wen He's advice, the military camp would be in danger if it was attacked tonight."
Jia Xu said: "Your Majesty, this is a great reward."
Lu Xuan asked: "What's Wen He's plan?"
Jia Xu confidently said: "The surprise attack from Ma Teng and Han Sui can only be carried out by cavalry, because it is suitable for assault. Our arrangement does not need to be too complicated. It is the simplest way to ask the emperor to enter the urn and let their army enter. Generally speaking, I suggest this... …”
Jia Xu elaborated on the detailed plan.
Lu Xuan looked approving after hearing this. Jia Xu's method was simple and direct. He did not delay and arranged for people to call Yan Yan, Gan Ning, Zhang Ren and Zhao Yun, and quickly made arrangements for the possible fighting that might occur at night.
