It only took less than an hour to defeat Xu Wenzhen's army, but cleaning up the aftermath lasted until late at night, and it was still not over. Although the Tang soldiers were numerous, their combat effectiveness was low, they were tired from marching, and they were insufficiently prepared. The Han army concentrated its cavalry to attack, except for
Apart from the exhaustion of the attack, this battle was not difficult.
As for the results of the battle, they can be described as glorious. Xu Wenzhen's army was almost completely wiped out. Although a large amount of food, medicinal materials, clothing, and ordnance accompanying the army were burned, the rest were all captured.
Xu Jun's soldiers suffered around 4,000 casualties. More than 1,000 of them were killed by crossbows when they were forced to use them as cannon fodder. The rest, except for a few who escaped and disappeared, were all captured by the Han army.
In this Tang army, except for a few people who had been trained by Xu Wenzhen for a long time and had some fighting ability, the rest did not have a strong will to resist. The rest obediently became prisoners of the Han army. They were all disarmed and stripped of their armor.
Spread the guard.
To clean up the battlefield and deal with the aftermath, Murong Yanzhao only had to give an order, and the generals and commanders would arrange and deal with it. After winning the battle, they were all very motivated. Seeing that the time was getting later, thinking about the hard work of the soldiers in the attack, Murong Yanzhao directly gave the order to let everyone
The camp was placed and rested on the basis of the Tang Army's vehicle formation.
After making a habitual tour of each camp, comforting the wounded, and looking after the wounded, Murong Yanzhao finally found time to take a break.
"This Huai bandit's combat power is too low and they are simply vulnerable!" Following Murong Yanzhao, Han Tong said happily: "Your Majesty still pays too much attention to them. In my opinion, four thousand riders are enough to defeat them.
There is no need for Du Yuhou to take action, the final general is enough!"
Murong Yanzhao glanced at Han Tong. Under the dark night, his face could still be seen glowing red, and he looked like he had wiped out all the barriers. It was obvious that he had fought hard in this battle, and this battle also helped to establish his position in the Forbidden Army.
Listening to his words, it was obvious that he was suicidal and arrogant. Murong Yanzhao said calmly: "This Tang army is not the main force, and its combat power is indeed insufficient. Our army also took advantage of the cavalry surprise attack. With this great victory,
But it’s not something to be proud of…”
From Murong Yanzhao's words, Han Tong realized something. The arrogance on his dark face slightly diminished. Looking at his calm face, he cupped his hands and said, "I haven't won a big victory in a long time. I am so proud of this achievement!"
Seeing this, Murong Yanzhao smiled: "No problem! But Xu Wenzhen is quite skillful and can deal with the situation in an orderly manner! By the way, can we find him?"
Mentioning this, Han Tong said: "This man named Xu was quite courageous. When the army was defeated, he gathered his own soldiers to fight against the trapped beasts. He would rather die than surrender. He died in the formation with his body not intact!"
"It's not that the Pseudo-Tang Dynasty didn't have loyal people. He Jingzhu in Shouchun, Guo Tingwei in Sizhou, and Xu Wenzhen here. It's a pity that the emperor of the Tang Dynasty didn't know how to use people!" Murong Yanzhao sighed.
"Of course it is! The false Lord of the Tang Dynasty is stupid and weak, how can he be my opponent to the emperor!" Han Tong slapped a dragon's fart in the air.
"Tomorrow morning, let the prisoners dig a hole and bury the Tang army together!" Murong Yanzhao ordered: "Then, escort the prisoners to capture them, and return them to join Your Majesty. Your Majesty's forces are weak after all. If Chen Juejun takes the risk,
, the outcome is ultimately unpredictable!”
"yes!"
Liu Chengyou, as early as that night, received the news that Murong Yanzhao defeated Xu's army in a battle and won a complete victory. He was overjoyed when he heard that he reported the victory to the entire army and sent it to the Shouchun camp, while he felt at ease I had a good sleep and had a good dream.
In the early morning of the next day, Liu Chengyou led his knights in front of the Tang army's Feishui camp and repeatedly shouted the news that Xu Wenzhen's army had been wiped out, trying to destabilize his troops.
In the Tang camp, Chen Jue woke up on the army couch and slept soundly. Hearing the noise in the army, he immediately shouted angrily: "Come here!"
"Here!" The principal was waiting outside.
"Why are there so much noise in the army? Don't you know that military orders are strict?" Chen Jue scolded.
"Shijun, there are Han cavalry outside the camp announcing that Xu Shijun in the south has been defeated by the Han army and Xu Shijun has been killed!" the principal entered the tent and reported.
"What!" Chen Jue was shocked. He stood up and put on his clothes in a panic, and said angrily: "Why didn't you inform me?"
The principal said cautiously: "I see you are sleeping soundly..."
Before he could finish his words, Chen Jue was already furious: "How outrageous! How dare you delay such an urgent military situation? I don't know how to live or die!"
The principal was shocked and quickly knelt down to beg for mercy. Chen Jue ignored him and went outside to check the situation and asked: "Where is the lieutenant general, why do you suppress the soldiers and stabilize the morale of the army?"
"Xian Shijun, you have gone to each camp to appease..."
In a hurry, Chen Jue led some people to inspect the situation. He personally listened to the propaganda of the Han cavalry in the front camp and persuaded them to surrender. He also summoned the generals to discuss the matter and concluded that it was not trustworthy.
In Chen Jue's view, Xu Wenzhen's army numbered more than 20,000 people and had a lot of weapons and equipment. Even if the Han army intercepted and killed them with light cavalry, how could they be defeated so easily and quickly, let alone be completely annihilated.
After comprehensive consideration, Chen Jue relaxed and said to the generals confidently: "I have determined that this must be an attempt by the Han army to disturb the morale of our army. When you return to the camp, you should inform the troops to appease the morale of the soldiers and secure the camp. Camp. Don't pay attention to the Han cavalry in front of you. If anyone comes close, shoot them with bows and crossbows!"
Xian Shilang, on the other hand, opened his mouth and after a few hesitations, he still said: "Even if this matter is not true, how long can you persist in the face of the Han cavalry's robbery and murder?"
Chen Jue frowned and said helplessly: "Now, I can't care about Xu Wenzhen anymore. I can only hope that he can persist longer or retreat in time!"
Chen Jue's tone was clearly self-consoling. When the Han army took action, he already had a premonition that Xu Wenzhen's army was in danger. If they formed a formation, they could still protect themselves and resist for a period of time. If they retreated or even fled, they would be in trouble. Opportunities for Han cavalry to hunt at will.
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In fact, Chen Jue regretted it at this time. It was still not safe enough. He just rescued Shouchun and made some moves out of Hefei to make the Han army afraid. Why go so far north...
Under Chen Jue's instructions, the Tang army generals followed his orders to refute the rumors and appease the soldiers, which naturally had some effect. However, in the afternoon, when the Han cavalry came north escorting the loot, the entire Tang army camp was silent.
Following Liu Chengyou's order, Murong Yanzhao led the army and took a long detour to Tangying. The two cavalry troops, the Iron Cavalry and Long Jie, were on the side. It was like a victory parade. After hearing the news, he came to take a look and looked at the place. Like a long queue of prisoners, Chen Jue clenched his fists and felt his old face, hot and painful...
"Mr. Chen, the Han army is too arrogant. The last general is willing to lead a group of soldiers and horses out of the camp to attack them!" A Tang army general asked for a fight.
Chen Jue refused without hesitation. At this point, the morale of the generals of the Tang Army was even more bruised, morale plummeted, and people's hearts were floating. Many generals who still had ambitions complained that they were too frustrated.
It is said that one general is incompetent and the three armies are exhausted. How can he resist the Han army if he is so afraid of the enemy?
At the Han camp, when they learned that Murong Yanzhao had returned victoriously, the emperor Liu Chengyou called the general to greet him personally at the camp gate.
"It's just a small victory, why bother your majesty to welcome it personally!" As usual, Murong Yanzhao was very humble and observed the etiquette of a minister.
"You deserve it! You deserve it!" He personally helped him stand up, and Liu Chengyou also showed his respect to the hero.
Although he had known from the battle report that many prisoners were captured in this battle, Liu Chengyou could not help but be surprised when looking at the large and small carts of food and weapons lined up in front of the camp: "How many supplies did the Tang army carry this time?" Need? You are looking at Hua Zhen, our fortress is probably going to be filled with it!"
Han Tong said: "This is still a gain after losing 20% or 30%..."
After returning to the camp, Liu Chengyou personally listened to his report on the details of the battle and praised him profusely. At the same time, he did not hesitate to praise Xu Wenzhen who would rather die than surrender and sacrifice his life for his country.
At the same time, as soon as Xu Wenzhen was captured, Liu Chengyou could free up his hands to calmly attack Chen Juejun. Regarding the next combat strategy, Liu Chengyou had already considered everything and everything was under control. At that time, Liu Chengyou ordered a patrol with thousands of cavalry. On the left and right, the entire army rested and reorganized on the spot to prepare for the annihilation of Chen Juejun.
The Tang Army, under the leadership of Chen Jue, implemented a "steady defense" policy. At this point, Chen Jue and others realized that when they set out to go north and away from Hefei, they were already at a disadvantage. Building a stronghold and sticking to it is just a helpless move.
Of course, if they can really hold on for a longer time with the food and equipment accompanying the army, they may really pose some threat to the Han army. However, when the initiative in the war is handed over to the Han army, how long the Tang army can withstand it is a big question.
Moreover, there is a saying that Chen Jue was consistent from beginning to end, maintained his original intention, and resisted stubbornly. At least in terms of tactics, he still caused some trouble to the Han army.
If you want to break the fortress of more than 50,000 people, you can't just talk about it, it still needs some effort. In Shouchun, he has already stationed troops for two and a half months, and he has no desire to waste it on Chen Juejun. Break it quickly.
Within two days of rest and recuperation, Liu Chengyou accepted Murong Yanzhao's suggestion and separated the captured soldiers and civilians of the Southern Tang Dynasty from Jiangbei.
It was promised that everyone would be registered in a register, and as long as they performed meritorious service for the Han Dynasty, after the war, they would be rewarded with official positions, noble titles, money, food, and land. There was always no shortage of leading parties in this world, but seeing the strength of the Han army, many people were tempted. Coupled with the coercion and inducement of the Han army, more than 3,000 auxiliary soldiers were recruited in a short period of time.
Liu Chengyou was very generous to these people who were willing to serve and knew the current affairs. He appointed several commanders on the spot and rewarded them with official posts in the state town to calm their minds. However, the only role of these surrendered troops was to attack the stronghold.
On the twentieth day of the first lunar month of the fifth year of Qianyou's reign, Emperor Liu Chengyou of the Han Dynasty personally led a large army and formally launched an attack on Chen Jue's army of the puppet Tang Dynasty stationed on the banks of the Feishui River. Because he established a stronghold near the water, Liu Chengyou transferred another army from Cai to Shouchun. A naval force came to help.
As soon as the navy arrived, the Tang army was attacked from both sides. The Han army attacked fiercely in two days and broke through. Chen Jue, the puppet general of the Tang Dynasty, was captured alive. The military envoy Xian Shilang and dozens of other generals surrendered. In this battle, the Huaide army newly established by the Han emperor suffered heavy casualties. More than a thousand people.
