Zhang Ni's attack from behind brought out almost all the infantry, leaving only hundreds of wounded soldiers in Chiyang City. After a whole day of rapid march, only three infantrymen arrived on the east bank of the Jingshui River in time to join the battle. More than a thousand people.
But even so, when the Wei army found that their retreat was cut off, their morale collapsed, and they could no longer resist, so they each chose their own way to escape. Zhang Yi and Wu Que led their sergeants to pursue them one after another. They did not withdraw their troops until the sun went down and night fell.
"Your Majesty, you are lucky to have fulfilled your mission. Fortunately, you arrived in time, otherwise you would have almost missed the important event." Zhang Yi came to the west bank to see Yang Qing.
Yang Qing smiled and said: "Haha, you came at the right time to give the Wei army the final blow." After a pause, he then asked: "By the way, what's going on over there in Chiyang City? Have you left anything behind? Are the soldiers and horses staying behind?"
"I left more than 500 wounded soldiers in Chiyang, and another 200 people to take care of them." Zhang Yi replied.
Yang Qing nodded and said, "We have to send someone to pick them up. Yan and that guy are speeding south with thousands of soldiers and horses. If they are encountered, they will be in danger."
Now that Bian Bao and Dunn's nearly 7,000 cavalry have been defeated, Yang Qing's next plan is to return to Anling and join forces with Zhuge Liang's army to defeat Cao Zhen. Therefore, Chiyang City is now no longer a threat to the Han army. There is no need to hold on.
"Yes, Yi will go and make arrangements to pick them up overnight," Zhang Yi said.
At this time, the pontoon bridge connecting the Han troops on the east bank across the river had been basically set up. The Han troops on the east bank were crossing the river one after another after cleaning the battlefield. Wu Que and Liu Yin came side by side towards Yang Qingxing after counting the results of the battle.
"Your Majesty, Shu Qi and I have roughly calculated the results of the battle." Liu Yin said, cupping his fists.
Yang Qing turned around and said with a smile: "Oh? Okay, come and tell me."
"Yes." Liu Yin said: "In this battle, our army killed more than 2,700 people under Wei generals Bian Bao and Deng En. The Wei army fell into the Jing River and drowned more than 1,200 people. We captured 1,330 people. One hundred and fifty-seven people, more than 3,100 intact horses, more than 1,000 pieces of armor, more than 3,000 pieces of leather armor, and countless other military supplies were captured. Only more than a thousand of the Wei army escaped by chance and disappeared."
"Okay, very good. You all have worked hard. I will ask for credit for you when I see the Prime Minister." Yang Qing said happily.
Liu Yin and others were also overjoyed and cheered heartily. The sergeants were affected by it and all echoed in unison, and the cheers resounded throughout the world.
At this time, the tent had been set up, and everyone went inside to warm themselves over the fire and talk. Yang Qing said: "Thousands of cavalry have been destroyed, and Cao Zhen's plan to wait for reinforcements has come to nothing. When he arrives at Anling City tomorrow to meet the Prime Minister, Cao Zhen's attempt to defend the city will be a daydream.
I expect that next, he will either mobilize the Wei army from Yicheng and martial arts to support him, or he will abandon the city and break out of the siege. Either outcome will be beneficial to our army. At that time, it will depend on how the prime minister and the old man deal with it. "
"Your Majesty, my army will take a greater initiative after this battle. Cao Zhen is the commander-in-chief of the Puppet Wei in Guanzhong. His death is related to the entire battle in Guanzhong. It can be said that one move can affect the whole body.
If our army can capture and kill him in one fell swoop, there is hope that Chang'an can be recovered and Guanzhong can also be restored. "Zhang Yi nodded in agreement.
Liu Yin said: "Even if the thief is not captured and killed, the Wei army's deployment in the Wei River area is still in a passive state across the board. Even if our army cannot conquer Chang'an, it can at least recapture other cities."
"Well, Xiuran is right. Judging from the current situation, we are sure to make a profit no matter what." Yang Qing said with a smile.
Tao Gong said: "Haha, it's better for you to decide. After being driven out of Anling by Cao Zhen, I felt bad in my heart. I thought I had lost the battle. I didn't want our army to be overwhelmed before the tenth day. Earning the money will make you smarter than others, I admire you very much, Old Tao."
"Hey, this is all the result of your hard work, and I am just talking." Yang Qing waved his hand and said modestly.
After a pause, he continued: "The only thing that someone is worried about now is food and grass. The food and grass in several surrounding counties has probably been plundered by our army and the Wei army. At present, the prime minister is leading an army of 20,000 to march eastward. Although there are some losses on the way, Supplementary, but still can't last long.
Therefore, we still need to use our troops quickly and not give the Wei army a chance to breathe, and strive to win as much as possible.
Arrive quickly to determine the outcome of the battle. It's getting late. You go back and rest early. We will rush to Anling early tomorrow morning. "
Everyone agreed in unison, bid farewell to Yang Qing, and went back to their tents to rest. Early on the next morning, Yang Qing ordered Zhang Ni to lead two thousand infantry to stay in place and guard the west bank of Jingshui River to meet the soldiers coming from Chiyang, and later to prevent Yan He's army from returning to aid Anling.
He himself, Liu Yin and others led nearly 5,000 light cavalry to Anling. Yesterday's battle captured more than 3,000 horses, which was more than enough to supply 5,000 sergeants for horseback march. Although the more than 2,000 new soldiers were only proficient in equestrian skills, they were not strong. It is enough to build momentum and scare Cao Zhen.
The west bank of Jingshui River is only twenty or thirty miles away from Anling City. He galloped and arrived at Anling City in less than an hour. Zhuge Liang received early news of victory and personally led Yang Yi, Guan Xing and others to Beicheng to greet him.
"Ten thousand victories, ten thousand victories, ten thousand victories, ten thousand victories..."
The Han troops besieging the city couldn't help but cheer when they saw their own cavalry approaching. Cao Zhen in the city was shocked when he reported that Zhuge Liang had arrived with reinforcements, and hurried to the north city head to inspect the situation.
"Where did Zhuge Liang get the reinforcements? How did they get from the Jingshui River?" Cao Zhen looked at the thousands of Han cavalry galloping outside the city and couldn't help but exclaimed. Although he was shocked and doubtful, he actually had a vague guess, but he just couldn't believe it.
But the words of Wu Kun next to him made him have to accept the cruel reality, but he heard Wu Kun pointing to the flags fluttering in the wind outside the city and said: "General, the leader is Shu General Yang Qing, look, there is his flag. "
"Yang Qing? It is indeed Yang Qing. The fact that he is here means that Bian Bao, Dunn and the others..." Cao Zhen did not say any more.
Wu Kun understood what he meant and opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he couldn't. He had no choice but to sigh.
Not to mention that the Wei army on the city was gloomy and gloomy, but the Han army below the city was in a warm atmosphere and cheered endlessly.
"I have met the Prime Minister." Yang Qing got off his horse, led Liu Yin and others and bowed to Zhuge Liang.
Although it was the cold winter, Zhuge Liang still held the feather fan in his hand. He was holding the fan handle upside down, stepped forward to help Yang Qing up, and laughed and said: "Haha, please get up quickly, Mingzhi, please get up quickly, everyone. "
"I haven't seen you for a few months. How are you, Prime Minister?" Yang Qing, Guan Xing and others asked after seeing the ceremony.
Zhuge Liang nodded and said, "Okay, I'm fine. Especially after hearing the news that you have won consecutive battles in the past two months, I feel even more relaxed."
"Haha, it seems that I have to keep winning from now on, otherwise it would be a sin to make the prime minister's mood worse." Yang Qing joked.
Everyone burst out laughing when they heard him teasing the Prime Minister. Guan Xing said: "The Prime Minister is in a good mood, but our General Cao is probably in a bad mood at this time."
"I'm afraid General Cao is watching us from the north wall right now. Prime Minister, would you like to inform him of our army's great victory on both sides of the Jingshui River, so that General Cao can celebrate with us?" Yang Qing smiled evilly.
Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "I know you still remember the shame of being driven out of Anling by Cao Zhen not long ago, so I'll let you take revenge and vent your anger."
He turned back and ordered Yang Yi: "Mr. Wei, arrange for the sergeants to shout to the city to inform Cao Zhen and all the Wei troops of our army's victory."
"No." Yang Yi said with cupped hands.
