"Mulan, are you okay at home these days?" The war was over, and Yang Qing returned to his home in the county temple to freshen up a little.
Mulan served him to change clothes, and replied with a smile: "Master, don't worry about me, everything is fine in the house, but it is more worrying when you go out to kill the enemy. Today I saw that everything is fine, sir." I am so happy."
Yang Qing also smiled: "I have thousands of soldiers protecting me, so I am safe. You don't have to worry too much."
"My maid is not the only one who is worried. My wife is also worried about the Lord." After helping Yang Qing get dressed, Mulan took out a silk bag from her arms.
"This is the letter from my wife the day before yesterday." She said and handed the silk bag to Yang Qing.
Since Yang Qing left Chengdu and came to Yuexun County to take office, he and Xia Houyue have often exchanged letters in the past few months.
Most of them talked about their current situation, stories about the two places, and greetings to each other. Of course, the two of them also talked about travel and Wei, but they only talked about very little. If they did talk about it, it was extremely obscure, so that others would not know what it meant.
Yang Qing took the silk sac and said, "I understand." He put the silk sac away and prepared to attend and arrange everything before he came back to see it.
The battle in Anshang City is over, but the Gaoding army is still there, and the whole war is not over yet. Tomorrow morning he will lead the army back to Dingjiacun to have a decisive battle with Gaoding.
Arriving at the county temple hall, everyone was already present. Yang Qing came to sit down at the main seat and said directly: "Wen Ran, what was the result of today's battle?"
Yang Xi unfolded the slip and replied: "Your Majesty, after preliminary calculation, this battle formation killed more than 3,800 people under General Feng Ying of Soyi, and captured more than 1,800 people under General E Huan. By luck, about four people escaped. Hundreds of people, and some grain, grass, baggage, and weapons were also seized, and we will make a detailed calculation at dawn tomorrow."
This was a great victory. Everyone was very happy when they heard this. If Yang Qing hadn't spoken yet, everyone would have cheered.
Yang Qing was also happy, but the matter was not finished yet and it was not time to celebrate yet. He suppressed the excitement in his heart and continued to ask: "What are our casualties?"
Yang Xi looked at the slip and then reported: "The official army lost more than 300 people and more than 100 people were seriously injured. The Minzhuang army lost more than 400 people and was seriously injured. More than 100 people were seriously injured. As for the Guli tribe, more than 400 people were killed and seriously injured. Nearly two hundred people.”
Having said this, he glanced at Gulichi, who was sitting on the lower left side.
Although Gu Lichi had already known about the casualties of his son, when he heard about it again, he still couldn't help but show sadness.
Hearing the casualties on his side, Yang Qing couldn't help but sigh in his heart, but he still turned sideways and explained to Gu Lichi: "The Guli tribe is loyal to the court, and the people of the clan have no influence on the king's affairs. The country will never forget it. Thank you for your achievements, please don’t be too sad, Chief Gulichi.”
Gu Lichi clasped his fists and said, "It is truly an honor for the Guli clan to serve the great Han. What's more, today's battle is a great victory. I, the Guli tribe, are honored to do so."
When everyone heard what he said, they all reacted. Compared with the nearly annihilation of more than 6,000 barbarian soldiers, this casualty on our side is completely acceptable.
Thinking of this, everyone's expressions became relaxed. After days of running and fighting, they finally achieved victory. How could this not be worth celebrating?
"Everyone, Chief Gulichi said it well. You have worked so hard to win this victory. I would like to offer you a cup of tea instead of wine." Yang Qing saw the crowd cheering loudly, picked up the teacup and stood up.
Everyone in the hall quickly picked up their wine glasses and said in harmony: "I'll have a drink with you."
"Haha, you don't need to be polite." Yang Qing said, "Let's congratulate Yue Xi and the great Han!"
Everyone respectfully said to each other: "Congratulations to Yue Xi and congratulations to the great Han!"
"Gentlemen, the traitors in Gaoding are still there. We have to fight tomorrow. Today we can only drink tea instead of wine. When Gaoding is defeated, I will have a drink with you." After drinking the tea in one gulp, Yang Qing He sat down and said again.
Lei Xiong touched his palm and shouted: "Master Fu, it's settled. When the time comes, the humble position will be open to drinking. Master Fu can't say something."
Yang Qing smiled and said: "It's up to you, I'll let you drink to your heart's content then."
"Hey, Lao Lei, I will definitely fight you for three hundred rounds." Dong Xuan, who was at the bottom, said maliciously.
Lei Xiong snorted and said, "You're a bit young, I'm afraid you won't wake up before the ten cups are served."
"you......"
Dong Xuan was about to argue again, but he saw Zhang Ni across from him glared and said displeasedly: "Okay, let's wait for the debate over the drinking capacity to be discussed in the future. The important matter is undecided now, so I won't listen to the Lord's instructions."
Yang Qing smiled slightly, waved his hand and said: "Everyone has worked hard today, so let's leave here. Go back and stabilize the soldiers, rest early, and assemble the army in the barracks tomorrow before heading out for the expedition."
Everyone responded: "No."
After saying that, he asked Wang Yi, who was on the right and had not yet left the table: "Your Majesty, you need to worry more about appeasing the people in the city."
"Don't worry, Mr. Fu, Yi Ding should be careful."
"Bo Qi, how did the soldiers eat at night?"
Zhang Yi was about to leave the table when he saw the eunuch asking and continued to sit down: "In accordance with the wishes of the emperor, each soldier will have half a catty of meat and three ounces of wine for dinner."
Yang Qing nodded and said: "Well, we must let the soldiers eat well tonight. Although we want to fight again tomorrow, we have won a big victory today, so we must give them a good meal no matter what."
"Yes." Zhang Ni replied: "Don't worry, Mr. Fu, I will inspect all the barracks later and make sure the soldiers get some rest."
Yang Qing stood up, straightened out his robes, and said with a smile: "I can rest assured that you can do your job. Don't go on patrol too late. Go to bed early. You have to travel tomorrow."
"Yes." Zhang Yi saluted and left.
The drums from the Dingjiacun camp were still ringing, but the sound seemed to have become a little weaker.
The Yi people ten miles away naturally noticed this change. They guessed that although the Han people took turns beating the drums, the drummers might not be able to hold on for days.
At this moment, the genius shone slightly, and a tall and thin Yi soldier at the camp gate couldn't help but spat when he heard the drums, and cursed in his heart: "These Han dogs can't stand it anymore, bah, let you beat it, it will hurt." I guess I didn’t sleep well last night.”
He rubbed his somewhat groggy eyes to make himself more awake. He glanced at the brother opposite him and saw that he also looked tired. He immediately smiled and said, "Dardo, you haven't slept at all these past two days, okay?" ?”
Dardo puffed out his chest and said in a low voice: "Don't talk nonsense, I slept very well." The tall and thin barbarian soldier rolled his eyes at him and said disdainfully: "Huh, okay, stop pretending to be here with me. Alas. , do you think this kind of life will end when?"
Dardo smiled coquettishly. He looked around and saw that no one was paying attention. He then whispered: "It should be soon. The Han people now only dare to beat broken drums in the camp and don't dare to come out to fight." We are fighting in the field. And I heard that the king has sent General Feng Ying and his troops to capture Anshang City. As soon as Anshang City falls into our hands, the Han people will almost be defeated."
After that, he took two steps closer and said softly: "General Feng's whereabouts are a secret. Just know it. Don't tell anyone about it. Otherwise, you and I will not be able to bear the blame."
The tall and thin Yi soldier snorted coldly and said: "Okay, you really think that General Feng's whereabouts are a secret. The next day after they left, someone guessed that they were going to attack Anshang City. This was already a common knowledge in the camp. Now that I know, you are the only one who still treats me as a treasure."
Dardo was dissatisfied and said: "We all know each other, but whoever dares to say it in public, I remind you with kindness, you don't appreciate it, that's all, you and I should just stand guard honestly." After saying that, he returned to his post with an angry look on his face. He became speechless.
When the tall and thin barbarian soldier saw this, he said no more, laughed dryly, and returned to his position.
