The 79th and 80th divisions, the main forces in this defensive battle, suffered the heaviest casualties. The two divisions had less than 7,000 fighting soldiers left. It cannot be said to be the worst battle in history, but it can still be ranked among the top ten in history.
awful.
The sub-main force, the 111th, 112th and 113th Divisions, ranked second in casualties combined. They suffered a lot in the final siege of the 92nd Division, with a total of more than 7,000 officers and soldiers casualties.
Next came the reinforcements sent by South Camp and West Camp, which mainly intercepted the fleeing enemy troops in the final stage and paid a heavy price, with more than 5,000 casualties.
The losses of other troops were not much, totaling less than 3,000.
Ding Kui used more than 100,000 troops in this battle, which was basically the most elite troops he had. On the preset battlefield, combined with an ambush of light and dark, he still had to pay more than a quarter of the casualties, which shows that
The strength of the cavalry regiment.
On the other hand, the troops brought by Shao Diantai suffered even more casualties.
The entire 91st Division was wiped out.
The entire 92nd Division was wiped out.
The entire 93rd Division was wiped out.
The entire 96th Division was wiped out.
Only one-third of the 99th Division's troops are left.
Less than half of the 97th Division's troops are left.
There are less than 3,000 men left in the 95th Division.
Almost all the navy and local troops were wiped out, with less than a thousand people running away.
A total of more than 80,000 officers and soldiers were lost, and many division commanders were killed in the battle. Wu Huo was defeated and captured in the final battle. Not counting the navy and local army, the casualties of the Tenth Army were twice that of the opponent, and they were completely defeated by the Eighth Army.
Legion.
Of course, there were objective factors for Shao Diantai's failure. The away game was not geographically conducive, it rained and weather was lost in the final stage, the special forces group who did not hide among the people lost human resources, the magician team was at a disadvantage, etc.
His biggest failure was to use cavalry to attack a fortress. He completely gave up the advantage of cavalry and fought in the opponent's favorite way. He was beaten to death by Ding Kui as soon as the battle started. It was not unwise to decide to retreat in the end.
There are more than 40,000 veterans including the 10th Army of the 100th Division. It will take some time to rebuild, but it will not be able to engage in large-scale and high-intensity battles in a short time. It will also become a problem to lose the supplies of Nanjing City and stay in Nanzhao Prefecture. However,
With the mobility of the cavalry, no one can keep them.
The rain was getting heavier and heavier, so Ding Kui ordered to stop the siege. The 71st and 74th Divisions entered the Beida Camp, the 75th Division entered the South Camp, and the special operations group entered the West Camp. The entire army rested for one night.
With the addition of reinforcements, the number of troops besieging the city increased instead of falling. That night, Shao Dianxi suffered from insomnia. He was extremely anxious and could not sleep.
The Tenth Army Corps was beaten away. The First Southern Army Corps led by Gongsun Mi and the reinforcements from the Gongsun family had no hope. The Second Southern Army Corps was struggling to support themselves in Dingxiang County and Yanling County. Self-protection was a problem, and Nanjing became an isolated and helpless city.
The dead city.
The day the city is destroyed is the day Shao Dianxi will die. How can you let him sleep?
The siege the night before had stained the wall red. As long as they intensified their efforts, it would be a matter of time before they broke through the city. He couldn't think of any way to overcome the current difficulties.
The fate of Shao Dianxi is also being discussed outside the city.
"Can you not kill Shao Dianxi? Let him surrender to reduce everyone's losses." Ding Kui offered to spare Zhou Mu's life.
Fei Ze rushed to the frontline camp and was responsible for the collection and delivery of intelligence. At the same time, he also assisted Ding Kui in advising military aircraft. He reminded: "The state herdsmen across the country are watching here. The fate of Shao Dianxi will serve as an example. Please, Lord."
Think twice.”
"Actually, not killing Shao Dianxi does not mean that there will be no punishment. He first sent troops to attack the imperial court, then supported his troops to stand on his own, and then resolutely resisted the imperial army. The crimes he committed are countless, enough to kill him several times.
However, the lord is kind-hearted and cannot bear the constant internal fighting among the countrymen, which will only increase casualties. For the sake of his fellow countrymen, the prisoner can pardon the death penalty of Shao Dianxi, or pardon the death penalty of his family members." Jiang Zhi hoped to capture the city of Nanjing without any bloodshed.
"That's right! The death penalty can be avoided, but the living crime cannot be escaped. As long as Shao Dianxi helps me regain the entire Nanzhao Prefecture, I can not kill him, but imprison him permanently. I will find a way to release him after the country is pacified." Ding Kui was inspired.
, come up with a way.
"Wonderful! This is a good method." Fei Ze clapped his hands and praised, "Incarceration alone is not enough. We can also confiscate property and exile family members. We must be more strict to deter the state herders with ulterior motives and create favorable conditions for pacifying the country in the future.
."
He was always worried that some Zhou Mu would imitate Shao Dianxi and resolutely oppose Ding Kui.
"On the surface, it can be stricter. The specific conditions can be discussed privately with Shao Dianxi. If the family property is confiscated, you can find an excuse and then reward him. The life and death of his family will not affect the overall situation. He can do something in the exile." Jiang Zhi's thinking also
opened.
"In that case, send someone to contact Shao Dianxi and ask him to send his confidants out of the city to talk. I can spare his life." Ding Kui immediately decided.
There are still nearly 100,000 local troops in Nanjing, and the food reserves and strategic material reserves are enough to fight a year's defensive war. There are still seven or eight counties in Nanzhao Prefecture that have not been brought under the rule of the small court. Killing Shao Dianxi is not a good idea.
s Choice.
The hatred between Ding Kui and Shao Dianxi did not reach the point of life and death, and there was room for the two to sit down and talk.
Fei Ze used various methods to deliver the news. Shao Dianxi soon knew that he had a chance, so he immediately rushed to the prison, personally released Lou Xiao, and secretly arranged for Lou Xiao to leave the city.
"Commander Ding is really kind to the people of the country. He can sit down and talk with us under such circumstances. I admire him." Lou Xiao sighed sincerely as soon as he saw Ding Kui.
Now that Ding Kui was sure of victory, it was only a matter of time before he conquered the city of Nanjing. He actually took the initiative to initiate negotiations, which was beyond the imagination of Lou Xiao and most people in Nanjing.
"Hitting one's own people will only make foreigners laugh, and it will not do any good to the kingdom. I will try my best to save one more countryman from death. This is my principle! Shao Dianxi can be spared the death penalty, but he cannot escape the crime of living..."
Ding Kui listed a large number of crimes against Shao Dianxi, and then proposed to permanently imprison Shao Dianxi and his family, confiscate all property, deprive future generations of the right to serve as officials, etc.
"This matter is of great importance. I dare not make the decision for Mr. Zhou Mu. Can you allow me to go back and discuss it with him?" Lou Xiao felt that if Ding Kui did this, Shao Dianxi's life would be worse than death, which is not necessarily better than death.
"Well, why don't we go down and have a face-to-face interview with Mr. Zhou Mu? This will save Minister Lou from running back and forth and help the soldiers and civilians in Nanjing City get out of trouble as soon as possible." Fei Ze proposed to enter Nanjing City.
"That's very good. Mr. Fei's status is suitable for talking to Mr. Zhou Mu directly." Lou Xiao knew that Fei Ze could represent Ding Kui and had a certain right to speak.
"It's not right for you to be alone. I'll find you a bodyguard." Ding Kui was worried and Fei Ze went into the city alone. "Send an order to Qiao Meng and tell him that I want someone from him, Xiang Ji."
He deliberately gave Xiang Ji a chance to make meritorious deeds. With him following Fei Ze, he could avoid some difficulties.
Lou Xiao could accept that Fei Ze would bring one more person with him. Even if a sixth-level warrior entered the city, he would not be able to harm Shao Dianxi, so there would be no problem.
"Detain me and my family forever? What's the difference between killing us? I might as well have many people buried with me!" Shao Dianxi really couldn't accept this condition.
"Sir, I have brought Mr. Fei back. He is..." Lou Xiao told Fei Ze's situation.
"Okay, take him to the secret room, and I will talk to him alone." Shao Dianxi chose to meet Fei Ze in the secret room.
Fei Ze entered the secret room and came out after more than an hour, with a satisfied smile on his face.
"How's it going?" Lou Xiao hurriedly stepped forward and asked.
"It's done. The specific conditions have basically been negotiated. He wants to meet with the Supervisor for final confirmation."
"Meeting the eldest princess? Is this possible?"
"You can make an appointment to meet at the Nanmo branch. Take me to the Nanmo branch and I will make arrangements." Fei Ze pulled Lou Xiao out.
The Southern Demon Branch is a neutral place. The safety of Shao Dianxi and Shao Dianluan can be guaranteed, and the content of their conversations can also be guaranteed not to be leaked.
On the sixth day of the siege, Ding Kui declared a truce again. Shaodianluan, who was in Nanqiu County, received the news and immediately set off for Hengfu City.
Early the next morning, the portal of the Southern Demon branch was connected to the portal of Hengfu City. Shao Dianluan brought Ding Kun to the Southern Demon branch, and Shao Dianxi brought his eldest son to the Southern Demon branch.
Fei Ze accompanied Shao Dianluan to meet with Shao Dianxi and his son to reconfirm Shao Dianxi's surrender conditions.
Shaodianxi publicly announced his surrender. Before the end of the civil war, Shaodian was imprisoned in the Prince's Villa in Nanjing City. He announced that he would be permanently imprisoned, but in fact he was waiting for the king's pardon. His family members were all exiled in the Great Swamp, under the supervision of Hengfu City, waiting for the king.
He announced to the public that he had searched all the property of Prince Nanzhao, but privately kept one million gold coins and invested in Wanguo Jinhui Trading Company.
On the surface, it seems that Shao Dianxi and his family are all over. They have been imprisoned and exiled, and their family property has been confiscated. Although he is still alive, he is destined to decline in the future. It would be good if he does not starve to death.
In fact, Shaodianxi's descendants still have hope of recovery. Even if they are unable to be ennobled and serve as officials, they can still maintain their wealth. It can be said that Ding Kui gave them very favorable conditions.
Shao Dianluan came here just for a formality, accepting Shao Dianxi’s surrender and taking over the entire city of Nanjing. In name, she is the supervisor of the country, the supreme leader of the small court. Her status in the Shaodian clan does not need to be lower than that of Shaodian Xi. Shaodian
If Xi surrenders, she can save some face.
On the seventh day of the siege, Nanzhou Mu announced his surrender. The Nanjing city defenders laid down their weapons and left the city to surrender. Ding Kui commanded four large battalions to collect and imprison the former defenders, and sent special forces into the city to guard key locations.
On the same day, Shao Dianluan, the prisoner of the country, announced that he would relinquish the title of king of Nanma County, and the original palace of Nanma County was changed to the palace of the state of supervision.
Anyang County, Yanling County, Dingxiang County, and Jinping County declared their submission to the Supervisor State on the same day and obeyed all orders from Nanjing City.
In the Prince's Courtyard in Nanjing City, Ding Kui sat in front of Shao Dianxi, who was dressed in plain clothes, and asked: "What's going on in Changtai County, Qingdong County and Qianye County? Why don't they obey your orders?"
Shaodianxi said bitterly: "I am a sinner now. It's not surprising that they don't listen to me. The governors of those three counties were appointed by the imperial court. They are loyal to Zhenjing City, but they have no armed force. Your
Once the army arrives they will be unable to resist."