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In front of Baicaokou, the clang of gold and iron horses temporarily subsided, replaced by the cheers of the victors. Under the cheers, the ground was covered with blood and corpses filled the field. The two battlefields were very obvious, and the corpses of soldiers from both Han and Liao sides were intertwined.
Together, they show the intensity and cruelty of the battle.
Hundreds of civilians, under the personal leadership of Wang Zuo, the prefect of Yanmen, went out to help rescue the wounded soldiers and clean the battlefield. A large number of torches were raised for illumination. In the summer night, there were broken limbs and arms, and the scene was filled with blood.
, which is frightening. And the victorious Han soldiers are like warriors coming out of purgatory, and are awe-inspiring.
Wang Zuo, the prefect of Yanmen, was born as a small official and had certain talents. He was the father of Wang Pu, the transfer envoy to Huaidong. This time the Liao army came to the pass, he worked day and night to mobilize civilians and materials to fully support Yang Ye in rejecting the Liao. Today
During the war, he even dragged his old body to Baicaokou in person. The quality he showed was admirable. Of course, it was not for show. This is a role of an old-hearted person.
The victorious soldiers gradually retreated to a clean open space in front of the fort to rest. After being exposed to the devastation of the battlefield with broken limbs and limbs, Wang Zuo endured a little nausea in his heart and found Yang Ye.
At this time, Yang Ye was wounded and had not removed his armor. He was running around, comforting the soldiers and looking at the wounded. Wang Zuo stepped forward and worshiped: "General Yang is a true general! With a small number of enemies, he can defeat the strong."
You have made outstanding achievements, I admire you!"
"The prince is an elder, Yang Ye can't take the position!" Yang Ye looked very humble at this time, showed a very contagious smile, straightened Wang Zuo, and responded: "Yang Ye has been favored by the emperor, protected Jing, and killed for the country.
The enemy is responsible for his duties, let alone his merits!"
Seeing this, Wang Zuo was even more emotional and nodded repeatedly. He looked around and noticed his surroundings in the night. Although Sergeant Dingxiang was exhausted after a day of hard fighting, he still maintained a defensive posture while sitting and standing. Wang Zuo
He couldn't help but sigh: "With such loyal and brave men and excellent teachers, guarding the country and guarding the borders, the world will be safe and the northern barbarians can be destroyed!"
Not long after, Kang Yanze returned with his cavalry, escorting hundreds of prisoners and driving a large number of horses and alpacas in pursuit of the enemy and heading north. Obviously, the harvest was not small.
Yang Ye stepped forward to greet him personally. Kang Yanze dismounted, looked at Yang Ye, and asked with concern: "How is the general's injury?"
"They are all minor injuries, nothing serious!" Yang Ye shook his head. The armor he wore was personally gifted by the emperor. It was of high quality and was very effective in protection.
"What's the situation with the Liao army?" Yang Ye was still concerned about the enemy's situation.
Kang Yanze smiled and said: "They all fled without any regrets. Apparently they were afraid that we would continue to pursue us while we were victorious and did not dare to look south. The camp was left intact. I only drove back the horses and livestock, and there were many others in the process."
I need some tents, weapons, and food. To prevent any accidents, I can send someone to collect them tomorrow morning!"
Kang Yanze was thinking about things, and it was obvious that he was on the safe side. When Yang Ye heard this, he finally showed a relieved expression and said: "Finally, we have succeeded. The soldiers fought hard and deserved a rest to restore their physical strength and energy!"
Kang Yanze said with admiration: "In my opinion, after this defeat, the Liao army will not dare to go south again! The general's battle has greatly boosted the momentum of our Han army. He commanded on the spot, used troops with uncanny skills, and was brave enough to carry out his orders.
You will be amazed at the end!"
If Kang Yanze was asked to use troops, he would never dare to do what Yang Ye did. Of course Yang Ye took back his praise and said with a smile: "General Kang's grasp of fighter opportunities is also the key to victory in this battle. If there is no sudden attack by the general,
If we go straight towards the enemy general, we still don’t know whether we will win or lose this battle!”
Yang Ye is not a person who is good at catering to others, but when he heard his praise, he was basically sincere. Kang Yanze understood this, and the two exchanged compliments, and soon looked at each other and laughed heartily.
The news of victory, like the cool breeze of this summer night, was refreshing and pleasant, blowing through Guanshan Mountain and spreading southward. Of course, the first to share the joy were the Han garrison soldiers in the Yanmen Pass Mountains, and the rest
Although he did not personally participate in the war, he was honored by the same spirit.
Feng stood at the commanding heights of the mountains, on top of the Yanmen Beiguan Pass, and looked northward, like a strong stone that had forgotten her husband. The rugged and winding narrow road in front of the pass seemed to swallow up most of her attention and mind.
Zhong Ze was always concerned about the fighting situation at Baicaokou.
The night before, Yang Ye had said goodbye to her. The general would inevitably die on the battlefield. Yang Ye did not tell her the specific tactics, but Feng's intelligence could tell that Yang Ye had made a dangerous decision.
However, knowing her husband and his ambitions, Feng did not dissuade him from staying, but only expressed his full support from beginning to end. After Yang Ye set off, he took his three sons and stayed in the Guanlou.
Dew, until night falls.
Yang Ye was lucky. He had his family accompanying him while guarding the border, and his wife's unreserved understanding and support. He could say a final goodbye before the battle. But the Dingxiang army who accompanied him to the battle, and those soldiers who fought bloody battles and died directly,
It is to leave the news of death and sorrow directly to the family...
Under the night, the clothes were fluttering, but the slender but strong figure always stood tall. When the news of victory came, cheers continued in Guancheng. Feng's tight heartstrings finally loosened, and her red eyes finally couldn't help but mist.
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When he learned that his father had won the battle, Yang Yanzhao cheered and took the lead in running and jumping on Guancheng. His two sleepy brothers also followed his brother and played happily.
The news of the victory swept southward at an extremely fast speed. Within three days, it was heard in Hedong, within five days, it arrived in Tokyo, ten days later, it spread to Hebei, and half a month later, the whole world knew about it.
Previously, the enemy cavalry knocked at the pass, Yanmen warned, and the border pass was in emergency. Although the Han side was shaken, there was no big move among the soldiers and civilians, and it was impossible to create a situation that would frighten the world.
The main reason is that the Liao army mobilized too few troops. For the Han Dynasty, a mere 10,000 Liao army could break through the strong pass and plunder the Han territory? Not to mention the military and political generals, even the most ordinary people would not think that the Liao army outside Yanmen Pass was
What can the army do? If the Liao army sent hundreds of thousands of troops to invade the south on a large scale, perhaps ordinary Han people would become worried.
Over the years, the country has become more prosperous and stronger. With the continuous military victories of the Han army, the morale of the Han army and people has also continued to improve. The Han army and people who have emerged from the cruel and troubled times are not afraid of war, let alone the Liao Dynasty. For decades,
When resisting the Khitan invasion and plundering, the northern army and the people have always responded to the challenge and killed thieves with their swords. They have never been afraid of the Khitan.
Even after losing the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun, during the fierce battles between the Khitan and Jin in the past few years, the Jin army fought tenaciously and fought bloody battles to the end. Not to mention, the Khitan later took over the Central Plains and imposed tyranny, which caused turmoil between the army and the people of the Central Plains and Hebei. The group rose up to fight.
Therefore, for three generations, the northern military and civilians did not fear Hu. During the reign of King Li Cunxu of the Jin Dynasty, when he was competing with Abaoji, the strong troops from Hedong faced off against the elite Khitan troops, and they fought with overwhelming force.
However, since Shi Jin, the hearts of the soldiers and civilians in the north have also suppressed a sense of resentment. Without the danger of Yanshan, the Huqi in the north of Saibei can come in and out at will, and go south to plunder, just like entering their own back garden. Heroes, prancing horses The sword is drawn out to attack the enemy, but it is often declared useless due to the king's ignorance, the general's incompetence, and the internal chaos.
As time goes by, uneasiness increases and resentment boils. As a result, the people are not afraid of Hu, but the result is repeated defeats, which is a serious blow to the morale of the people.
It was not until Liu Zhiyuan and his son went eastward to establish the Han Dynasty, and after Liu Chengyou's ten years of political reform and prosperity, the country became rich and the army strengthened, the defense in the north was consolidated, and the conflict in the north was eased, that the uneasy mood was relieved.
The great victory of Yanmen is even more significant to the current Han Dynasty. This battle showed the majesty of the Han army, greatly boosted morale and inspired people. Moreover, this was the first victory of the Han army against the Khitan since the Battle of Luancheng. Another great victory is worthy of special mention.
Not to mention Zhao Yanshou's Northern Expedition. Although the sneak attack was successful and many Khitans were killed, they were suppressed by the Liao army in the following years, and the Youyan region collapsed as a result. The wanton intrusion of the Liao cavalry made The Yan army could only huddle up and defend the city, not daring to face the enemy head-on. For a time, they had to rely on blood transfusions from Hebei to barely hold on.
As for the Battle of Luancheng, although the result was brilliant, it was too random. Many factors coincided together, which ultimately resulted in a mythical battle and made Emperor Liu Chengyou famous.
In the subsequent propaganda of the imperial court, its mythological nature was even more enhanced. In the early stage, it was mentioned that it was the strategic guidance of the great ancestor Liu Zhiyuan and the blessing of the emperor's power, but later, it gradually evolved into a separate hymn to Emperor Qianyou.
In the eyes of most ordinary soldiers and civilians of the Han Dynasty, the victory of the Battle of Luancheng was because His Majesty the Emperor was favored by heaven and his destiny was unrivaled, so he won. Analysis of enemy situation, attack decision-making, grasp of fighter opportunities, careful arrangements, and soldiers All the details, including the fight, have been blurred.
But the victory at Baicaokou was different. This was a victory won by the Han's border guards with their own bravery and fearlessness, facing the enemy head-on, overcoming the masses with a small number, and relying on the Han army's tactics and hard power. Compared with Luan Luan's victory, The Battle of the City is mythical and untouchable, but this is an achievement that other soldiers of the Han Dynasty can imitate and achieve.
In terms of historical significance, compared with the Battle of Luancheng, this victory in front of Yanmen Pass can be said to be insignificant, but in terms of boosting morale and inspiring people's hearts, it is even more superior.
