Yang Xi stood up and responded: "No." After saying that, he took out a scroll from his arms, opened it and read: "In this battle, nearly 10,000 Yi infantry and cavalry were killed, and about 3,000 were captured. The Yi king Gaoding, The Yi generals Fengying, A Gunan and more than a dozen generals were killed by our army. Only a thousand of the nearly 14,000 Yi soldiers managed to escape, and countless weapons and equipment were seized. Our army could be said to have achieved a complete victory. "
When he read this, he stopped and looked at everyone. After listening to the detailed report, there was a bit of silence in the hall for a while. Most of them knew that the results of this victory were quite fruitful, but they did not expect that the results would be so great. At this time, many people were still a little unresponsive. Come, until someone cheers, everyone celebrates enthusiastically.
After everyone was done with the fun, Yang Qing said slowly: "Wen Ran, let's talk about our own losses."
"No." Yang Xi cleared his throat and said with a hint of sadness: "In this battle, more than 700 officers and soldiers were killed and more than 300 were seriously injured. More than 1,000 Qiang soldiers were killed and more than 400 were seriously injured. There were also five to six hundred civilian casualties, and thousands of civilian casualties."
"well."
Everyone sighed after hearing this. Although they achieved a great victory this time, their side also suffered a lot of casualties.
Talking about the official army, not only the only 500 cavalry were reduced to only a hundred men, but even the most elite Bu Qu Lei Xiong's troops were lost by more than half. The two most elite county soldiers suffered such heavy losses that made Yang Qing feel distressed for a while. .
As for the casualties of the people, it is inevitable. The Yi soldiers did not respect martial ethics and came to plunder all the way. This was the result of the government's early preparations, otherwise the people would have suffered more military disasters.
However, it was a rare victory after all. After everyone expressed their sorrow and comfort, they dismissed it. Next, Yang Qing asked Yang Xi to report the achievements of Zhang Yi, Liu Yin and other major generals. After much encouragement, everyone Disperse and rest.
That night, pigs and sheep were slaughtered in the barracks, and a banquet was held to reward the three armies. Yang Qing and other chief officers all attended to toast and congratulate each other. They drank and talked happily. Thousands of soldiers exchanged glasses and talked about battlefield anecdotes. It was really lively and joyful.
Another group of people were grateful for the great victory and spontaneously gathered in various wine shops to celebrate each other. Anshang City was in a sea of joy throughout the night.
On the second day, while Yang Qing made arrangements for pensioning sergeants, rewarding meritorious officials, and repairing the city walls, he also drafted a report of victory and sent it to Chengdu.
"Feng Chong, you have to work harder these days. Recruit the two cavalrymen for me as soon as possible, and train them quickly. At least within ten days, they will be able to ride horses." Zhang Ni said in the military camp: "Master Fu said Yes, as long as you can complete this task, you will be promoted to Sima."
"Really?" Feng Chong said in surprise.
Zhang Yi rolled her eyes at him and said, "Of course it is true. It can also be false. But can you do it?"
"Don't worry, general, your humble position will definitely fulfill your mission." Feng Chong patted his chest and said decisively.
"Okay, I'm relieved now." Zhang Ni said: "But I have to remind you that the reason why the time is so tight is to send troops to recover Qiongdu and other cities as soon as possible, so the burden on your shoulders is not light, so what's the difficulty? You can come to someone, and someone will do their best to help you.”
"Yes, I understand."
Zhang Ni patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "But today is not within the time limit. You and your subordinates can have a good rest for a day. Don't think it is too short. After all, you are different."
"Yes, no charge."
Today, Yang Qing issued another rest order, allowing the sergeants to go home and reunite with their relatives for three days. Although it was urgent to form cavalry, it did not mean that they would not have to rest for a day. Therefore, Yang Qing immediately raised the proposal after Zhang Yi I agreed.
Just as An Shang was speeding up to lick his wounds, the news of the army's defeat and Gao Ding's death was finally brought back to Beishui by the Yi soldiers who had a chance to escape, and soon spread to Qiongdu.
The Qiongdu capital of Beishui was filled with an atmosphere of panic for an instant. Wails were everywhere, rumors were spreading, and the Yi people who were left behind were in a panic, not knowing how to deal with it. The Yi people mourned their heirs, but the Han people could not help but rejoice.
The people in these occupied counties cried with joy after hearing the news of the victory of the army. Although they did not dare to celebrate blatantly, they could not hide the involuntary joy. Just a look while walking on the street could Understand what the other person is referring to.
Some brave people have begun to secretly connect with each other, preparing to riot when the opportunity comes. For a time, undercurrents surged in Qiongdu, Beishui and other Yi strongholds. On the surface, the Han and Yi tribes still lived in peace, but both sides knew This state of affairs cannot last long.
Sure enough, Yang Qing did not let the remaining rebels and the fallen people wait too long. After several days of integration training, the new Army Sima Feng Chong led two groups of nearly a thousand cavalry to attack Beishui with great fanfare and started the campaign. The journey to regain the entire Yuexi County.
Most of these cavalry have only just learned to ride horses. It is currently difficult for them to charge and fight. Therefore, their trip is intended to intimidate, not to kill the enemy.
However, the Yi soldiers in Beishui and other places had already become frightened. Shortly after Feng Chong's troops arrived on the north bank of Beishui, the Beishui guard did not hesitate to abandon the city and fled. He led the soldiers and ran all the way back to Qiongdu. They fell like this for about a year. In this way, Beishui City returned to the hands of the imperial court without any bloodshed.
The news that the officers and soldiers had come to kill them quickly spread throughout Qiongdu. In the lobby of the government office, Gaoding's wife and several of his children were in a mess, and the two younger ones were already crying.
Couture's eldest son is only seventeen years old this year. Faced with such a crisis, he is totally helpless. Although his wife is a good helper in running the family, when it comes to the safety of the whole family, she, a woman with limited knowledge, is helpless. I had to invite two brothers from Couture to discuss it.
However, the remaining two brothers of Gao Ding have neither talent nor courage. They only know how to have fun and drink wildly. They are not even as courageous as Gao Chong. At this moment, they are helpless and just sit there sighing.
"Two uncles, let's talk. Now that the king has died, we are left with only a few orphans and widowed mothers. We still have to rely on our two uncles to decide on major issues in the clan." Gao Ding's wife said anxiously after seeing that he couldn't pay attention to it for a long time.
"Sister-in-law." A fat Yi man with a haggard face sighed and replied: "Oh, brother, I thought that there were only a few thousand remnant soldiers and weak generals left in the clan. They would definitely not be able to defeat the official army, so it is better to give up. Qiongdu, withdraw to the tribe."
This man is the third brother of Haoding. He is the oldest at this time. Seeing that his sister-in-law was a little angry, he had to respond.
When she heard that she was about to return to her old home, Gao Ding's wife asked unwillingly: "Isn't it a pity that the foundation that the king has worked so hard to build has been abandoned like this?"
The third brother of Gaoding said: "My brother only has this knowledge. If my sister-in-law has other ideas, she can do it herself."
Humph, you can't ask us to discuss it, and you don't want to listen to our opinions, so you can make the decision yourself.
"Third uncle misunderstood. I just feel a little pity. It's up to you men to make the final decision on important matters." The woman heard the dissatisfaction in the third brother's tone and explained quickly.
"Third brother, my sister-in-law also feels sorry for the foundation we have worked so hard to build. That's not what I meant." The thin Yi general who had not spoken at this time interjected: "But I think what my sister-in-law said has some truth. The Han people's city is so luxurious and powerful, so why give up like this? It’s really a pity to go back to the deep mountains and old forests.”
