While Liu Zhiyuan was thinking about recalling Liu Chengyou and the Longqi Army, Liu Chengyou achieved his first military victory in Cizhou after leaving Taihang in the east, and it was a great victory.
Because of the massacre in Anyang, the entire Longqi army shared the same hatred and became a mourning force. After the public memorial ceremony was held and simple aftermath work was carried out in Anyang, Liu Chengyou led the Longqi army northward, full of revenge, " Chasing the Khitan army.
Although Yelu Deguang was not very afraid of the Longqi Army and even looked down upon Liu Chengyou, he could not be unprepared after all. When he led most of his troops to the north, he still left a supporting army behind him.
Originally, a force of soldiers and horses was left in Ye County at the junction of Xiangci and Xiangci, hoping to ambush the Longqi Army. However, Liu Chengyou was as steady as an old dog and was not fooled. After Yelu Deguang's brigade passed through Cizhou, he left Yelv Jieli to lead the army and stationed it at In Handan, Gao Tangying was appointed as Cizhou's defense envoy, and he led his troops to station in Fuyang to jointly control Cizhou.
As for the original Cizhou governor Li Hub, because he helped Liang Hui, a traitor in Cizhou, who was reported to be in trouble, he was tortured by the Khitan people and was now a prisoner in the Liao camp.
Before Liu Chengyou led his army to the north, he had already ascertained the situation in Cizhou and surrounded Fuyang with lightning speed. The British troops in Gaotang were few and they did not dare to attack. Before Liu Chengyou's troops arrived, he sent people to Handan to ask for help, and then hunkered down to wait for help.
Of course, Liu Chengyou's goal was not just Fuyang. From the beginning, he had the intention of encircling the area and seeking reinforcements. After setting up camp and occupying the surrounding areas, he waited for the reaction of the Liao army in the north.
On the other side of Handan, when Yelu Jieli received the letter asking for help, he smiled with joy. Almost without thinking, he led 10,000 cavalry and went straight south to Fuyang, intending to annihilate the Longqi army under the city.
Yelu Jieli's approach was very pretentious. He did not carefully investigate the situation of the Longqi Army, did not make sufficient preparations for the advance, and did not think about the tactical changes in detail. He just went all the way.
From the beginning to the end, Yelu Jieli seemed not to have paid much attention to Liu Chengyou. He had not changed his mind at all. He was still immersed in the invincibility of going south to destroy Jin last year, as if he was not aware of the changes in the current situation.
In fact, even when they retreated to the north, the Khitan army had not suffered any major setbacks in the battles with Han soldiers for half a year. As for the rebellions of various states, they suffered successive attacks from the people of the Central Plains and Hebei. They were exhausted from running for their lives and exhausted mentally and physically, but they had not yet felt the bone-breaking pain.
The results prove that if you underestimate Liu Chengyou, you will pay the price.
The current Longqi Army can be said to be a gathering of talented people. Although its military strength is weak, it still has the heart to swallow up the Handan Liao Army. In the Yang of Fu River, Longqi's horse and foot troops are waiting for work. While reaching Fuyang City with all their strength, they are fighting against the enemy. The Yelu Jieli army coming from the south fought a battle.
Similar to the previous battle with Geng Chong's US military, Liu Chengyou completely delegated power and let his subordinate generals carry out their duties in accordance with the established combat policies. The difference is that this time Liu Chengyou personally took charge of the Chinese army and coordinated the overall situation, and Zhang Yanwei, Guo Rong, and Xiang Xun The three of them helped make adjustments according to the situation. At the same time, they also played the drums themselves to boost morale.
This battle was the time when the Longqi Army fully unleashed its combat effectiveness, using its weak force to engage in a head-on battle with the Khitan infantry and cavalry army in a competition of hard power.
With Fushui to the south and Fuyang to the east, it was originally intended to fight to the death. In addition, the Longqi army was well-trained, had high morale, and was fully prepared before the war. From the beginning of the battle, it always had the upper hand.
After the confrontation, the troops fought fiercely for half a day, and the offensive formation could not be defeated. A wave of counterattacks caught the Khitan infantry and cavalry led by Yelv Jieli by surprise. The morale of the Longqi army was strong, and they became more and more courageous as they fought. They pushed back the battle line for more than two miles. .
After Yelu Jieli finally stabilized his position, a battalion of cavalry arranged by Liu Chengyou in advance attacked from behind under the command of Han Tong, and directly defeated the Khitan army, achieving a great victory!
Originally, Yelu Jieli also had the intention to launch an internal and external attack with Fuyang City to annihilate the Longqi Army. Unfortunately, until the defeat, there was no movement from Gao Tangying in Fuyang City.
This surprised even Liu Chengyou. In the end, he didn't even use the rear guard that was used to deal with the Fuyang defenders.
After chasing the enemy for more than thirty miles to the north, Liu Chengyou had just withdrawn his troops and achieved great results. Of the large infantry and cavalry troops led by Yelv Jieli, less than half were able to return north, and the rest were either killed or captured.
There is Taicheng Town to the north of Fuyang, and nearby there is Lian Po and the tomb of Lin Xiangru, where Liu Chengyou made a gold medal.
"Your Highness, the Hu chieftain in Yelv Jieli escaped quickly and could not capture him alive!" After paying homage to the Lianpo Temple beside the town, the pursuing troops returned one after another. Zhang Yanwei took the lead and reported to Liu Chengyou.
"The defeated general is not brave enough. He can only escape if he escapes." Liu Chengyou put his hands behind his back, glanced at the somewhat dilapidated temple, and asked casually: "What was the result of the battle?"
"Although there are no detailed reports, it can be roughly estimated that more than 3,000 enemy troops were killed and wounded in the battles and pursuits under the city. In addition, the total number of prisoners from each army was more than 1,000. The number of enemies who were defeated and escaped is innumerable. ." Guo Rong reported to Liu Chengyou.
"Order the cavalry to go north, continue to pursue, and continue to reconnoiter the situation of the Khitan army returning from the north!" Nodding, Liu Chengyou ordered: "The remaining armies, clean the battlefield, and return to Fuyang to rest!"
"yes!"
"Your Highness, what should we do with those prisoners?" At this time, Zhang Yanwei suddenly asked.
Turning around, Liu Chengyou looked at Zhang Yanwei, and saw a stern look on his face. Facing Liu Chengyou's gaze, Zhang Yanwei's face seemed to be filled with cruelty, and he said coldly: "These prisoners are basically all Khitan!"
Frowning his brows slightly, Liu Chengyou asked softly: "How do you think we should deal with it?"
"Kill!" Zhang Yanwei replied without hesitation, with murderous intent: "Avenge the people of Anyang!"
Liu Chengyou looked at Guo Rong. Guo Rong's expression was as usual, and he was not as emotional as Zhang Yanwei. He just said calmly: "Your Highness, we do not have extra troops to guard these prisoners, nor do we have extra food... "
Of course Liu Chengyou understood what Guo Rong meant, waved his hand and said indifferently: "Then kill him!"
In agreeing to kill the prisoners, Liu Chengyou may have wanted to relieve the revengeful emotions of his soldiers, but what he really considered was the environment he was in at this time. He had no time to take care of these Khitan people, let alone let them go directly. What's more, the Khitan people No better than the Yan people before!
I will not go into details about things that are against the harmony of nature and harmonious.
Returning all the way south to Fuyang City to clean up the aftermath, the victorious army pressed the city of Cizhou with an even more majestic and invincible momentum. Liu Chengyou clearly felt that after the battle between Fuyang and the Khitan soldiers and horses, Long Qi The entire army has entered a state of vigorous self-confidence, and its morale is extremely strong.
When they arrived at the city, they were planning to take down Fuyang together and enter the city to rest, when Liu Chengyou received a report from his subordinates: "Your Highness, someone in the city sent a message to surrender!"