Chapter 78 Three Hundreds and One Hundred Thousands
Outside Linlu City, several forts, fences, deer villages and other defense fortifications were built according to the terrain, spreading out layer by layer from the north to the south. Although they were not used in the end, they were prepared in advance to prevent unexpected events. Liu Chengyou never finds him troublesome when it comes to things.
On a not-so-steep high ground, an offensive and defensive drill was being conducted. The situation was very stalemate. However, as the command flag was turned, the attackers suddenly changed their tactics and moved the troops from the north and south wings to concentrate on the east, launching a sudden assault. , rush forward and defeat the defender who was unable to react.
Murong Yanzhao smiled when he saw his soldiers seizing the big flag erected on the high ground and commanding from behind. After his constant training, the Fourth Army gradually began to feel like an arm, switching between offense and defense. , has gradually become smoother, and the result of this exercise is positive.
Not far away, on a gentle slope, a general platform was simply built. On the general platform, Liu Chengyou stood and watched the offensive and defensive drill from beginning to end. Even a layman like him could feel Murong Yanzhao's strength. Excellent commanding skills.
"How is it?" Liu Chengyou asked the people accompanying him with a satisfied look on his eyebrows.
"General Murong is worthy of being the queen of generals. He has a good command of troops and a sure command. It is a great pleasure for His Highness to have such a talented person!" Guo Rong said proactively, with a hint of admiration in his tone.
"Your Highness has a sharp eye!" Zhang Yanwei smiled and flattered him.
Several other people also said good things and expressed praise. Everyone carried the sedan chair. Moreover, as time went by, Murong Yanzhao's abilities gradually showed themselves. He was only one short of a great achievement, and his position as commander You will be completely secure, and Liu Chengyou's "knowledge of people" will be spread even more.
After a while, Murong Yanzhao and Sun Li rushed to the general platform and bowed to see them. Murong Yanzhao was calm, with a bit of humble confidence in his usual expression.
In comparison, Sun Li's expression was very ugly, with a bit of shame and anger in his unwillingness, and his burly figure seemed a little shorter at this time. He had just led the second army to defend the side, but was completely defeated, and was still beaten by Murong. Yanzhao, a newcomer who was rejected by them, was defeated, and his mood could not be any better.
This was already the second time. He also attacked Capture the Flag with twice as many people. He was the attacker and couldn't capture it; he was the defender and couldn't defend it. It can be said that he lost a lot of face this time.
However, I was naturally very unconvinced. Looking at the two battles, Murong Yanzhao commanded and mobilized them on the spot, found an opening, and won in one fell swoop. In fact, in terms of the combat power of the soldiers, the Fourth Army was still inferior to the Second Army. Army, but it was the Second Army that lost. How could Sun Li be convinced?
"Commander Sun, are you convinced?" Liu Chengyou glanced at Sun Li and asked.
"Submit!" Even though his heart was full of reluctance, Sun Li lowered his head reluctantly and uttered one word.
Sun Li bowed to Murong Yanzhao without hesitation. Sun Li remained silent, as if he was using his remaining defiance to cover up his defeat. There was no sign of relief in his expression, but instead he became more solemn and convinced. Orally, I am impressed by his talent, that is impossible, most people in this world do not have that kind of mind...
"In that case, General Guo, please go down and distribute the rewards to the Fourth Army!" Liu Chengyou could probably understand Sun Li's mentality, but he would not "coax" him, so he turned to Guo Rong and ordered.
"yes!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
"You, each of you, lead the troops back to camp to rest and recuperate. Please rescue and recuperate the injured soldiers!" Liu Chengyou turned to Murong Yanzhao and Sun Lidao again, with a serious expression.
"Yes!" The two of them did not dare to neglect this order.
Even if it is a drill, there are no real swords and guns, but the punches, kicks, sticks and wood blows are all done in a real way. After a confrontation, there are still a certain number of people who are slightly or seriously injured.
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"Your Highness, the Liao army has withdrawn!" When reporting to Xiang Xun, Liu Chengyou was still holding a map of the Hebei states. The map was not detailed enough and was very painful to look at. Many of his ideas could only be conjectures.
"Yelu Deguang, finally captured Anyang City?" With a little sarcasm on his lips, Liu Chengyou raised his head and asked, "Where is Yelu Deguang's army?"
"Evacuated together!"
Liu Chengyou seemed very calm and did not think too much. He directly ordered: "Send orders to Han Tong and Luo Yanxuan to continue the investigation and find out the enemy's situation for me!"
"yes!"
Even after learning that Yelv Deguang had withdrawn to the north, Liu Chengyou remained as still as a mountain, sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai without any summons. His troops were small and well-equipped, and they could move around easily and flexibly. The Liao army consisted of more than 100,000 people. The car was accompanying him, and almost all of them were tired soldiers, so Liu Chengyou was not afraid of him "escaping".
But even so, Liu Chengyou did not dare to be careless in the slightest, and was very cautious to wait until the situation was clear before making any plans.
The results confirmed that the Liao army had really retreated. The Liao army led by Yelvbalide who was monitoring Lin Li also withdrew completely, leaving not even half a flag. The scouts were spread far away and waited for the Liao army. The brigade went north for three full days, and after procrastination that Yelv Deguang's back-up men at the Xiangci border lost their patience and withdrew, Liu Chengyou slowly moved back and led the army out of Linli and headed east to Anyang.
Since setting off at Chen time, we have already explored the road for hundreds of miles, and without much effort, we arrived at Anyang. Then, we saw the dead city with our own eyes.
At this time, Anyang was filled with corpses and rivers of blood. Even days later, the strong smell of blood still filled the air and lingered. The summer wind that blew was a little desolate.
In the city, from every nook and cranny, the pitiful cries of the survivors could be heard from time to time.
After entering Anyang City, the entire Longqi army, including Liu Chengyou, fell into silence. Then, in a depressing atmosphere, Liu Chengyou issued an order for the troops to search the city and clean up the corpses.
At the head of the south city, this was obviously the key attack area of the Liao army. Compared with other places, the corpses were very concentrated. Holding the female wall with dried blood, the coldness coming from the wall went straight to the bottom of my heart.
Listening to the sound of corpses being moved in his ears, a strong anger was already burning in his heart, slowly filling his whole mind. Liu Chengyou always admitted that his heart was calm, but at this moment, seeing the corpses all over the city, he couldn't do it either He was indifferent. There was a rage in his heart that almost exploded him.
Throughout the city, many soldiers shed tears unconsciously while carrying the corpses, feeling numb and unconscious. And more people cried directly and screamed for Anyang who died. The people saw him off.
He summoned some people in Xiangzhou, the army and the people, and spent three days to finally clean up the city.
The camp was set up outside the city. He had experienced life and death, and was unafraid of the cruelty of the battlefield, but Liu Chengyou did not dare to live in Anyang City, or rather he could not bear it.
"Your Highness, we have made a clear count. There are only more than 300 surviving people in the city, and the rest were all killed. No less than 100,000 corpses were found..." There was suppressed anger in his voice, and in the tent , Guo Rong reported to Liu Chengyou.
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou was silent. After a long time, he finally spoke with a hoarse voice: "Call the entire army!"
"yes!"
At the foot of Anyang City, Longqi's entire army was assembled, and they faced the deserted city in silence. The scene was serious and solemn. Liu Chengyou was the first to kneel down, followed closely by the troops. In the sad atmosphere, a strong will was condensed.