Because of the victory in the Battle of Yunzhong, the entire Han army camp was immersed in an atmosphere of joy. Many soldiers and civilians spontaneously relaxed and celebrated, and the generals also relaxed their control slightly. Although military law is still strict, But it is also necessary to be relaxed and relaxed. After a long battle, now that you have won, you should also relax some nerves and release some suppressed emotions for the soldiers below.
Probably affected by the atmosphere in the army, Liu Chengyou also temporarily put aside his worries and walked out of the imperial tent. In the open space in front of the tent, stood a short figure, saying that he was short because of his young age. The fourth prince, Liu Fang, Standing upright, he drew his bow and drew an arrow, aiming at a target standing in the distance. There was a "swish" sound, and the arrow shot out and hit the bull's-eye.
When they came to Yunzhou this time, the three princes also accompanied them. Liu Chengyou allowed them to truly experience a war and let them understand how dangerous the war was and how difficult it was to start a business. Although the three princes were not of great benefit to the war situation, in spirit The level of education can still play a certain role, and Liu Chengyou believes that allowing the princes to experience more things from an early age, broaden their horizons, increase their knowledge, and assume some of the responsibilities that they should bear as heirs of the royal family early will be conducive to their educational growth. .
Liu Chengyou was behind, seeing the fourth son practicing archery, and a smile appeared on his lips. Although he did not expect him to become an enemy of ten or kill a hundred, this kind of diligent martial arts training was still very impressive to the Holy Heart.
"It's too close, it's too close! Move the target farther away!" Over there, several arrows were hit, and Liu Fang happily ordered the two guards waiting on him.
"Your Highness, how far is it?" one of the guards asked.
"Twenty-five steps!" Liu Fang said immediately.
Liu Chengyou stepped forward at this time, and everyone hurriedly saluted. Liu Fang also came up with a bow and arrow, smiling obediently. After touching his head, Liu Chengyou asked: "That's why you are allowed to use a standard military bow. I started practicing it and it’s such a joy!”
Originally, the prince used ordinary wooden bows to practice archery. However, not long ago, Liu Fang told him that the bow used was weak and could only be used for fun, but could not kill the enemy.
However, Liu Fang's strength was getting stronger. At that time, Liu Chengyou became interested and gave him a half-stone military bow he used to test fire. As expected, he pulled the bow. The emperor was delighted and immediately gave it to him and allowed him to shoot it. Use arrows.
"Dad, if you let me go to the battlefield now, I can shoot the enemy!" Liu Fang said confidently.
"The tone is not small, and the ambition is not short!" Liu Chengyou smiled, looked at the archery target that was placed twenty-five steps away, and said in surprise: "You can shoot twenty-five steps away?"
"Why not?"
Liu Chengyou said: "Twenty-five steps, if you can hit the target, I will reward you with something!"
"Dad, I'm optimistic!" Liu Fang became interested.
After saying that, he immediately pulled the bowstring and aimed, looking very serious. After thinking for a while, the sharp arrow flew out. As a result, the shot missed. Although it hit the target, it was still some distance away from the target.
Seeing this, the excitement on Liu Fang's face disappeared and he collapsed. Liu Chengyou couldn't help but smile: "What's your expression? If you missed the target, at least you hit the target!"
Liu Fang was obviously a little unhappy, and immediately said: "I will practice diligently, and when dad checks his shooting skills next time, I will definitely be able to hit it!"
This temperament pleased him, so Liu Chengyou said, "Okay, I'll wait! But I can't give you my reward!"
"How dare you ask for a reward if you fail to hit the target!" Liu Fang shook his head.
"But, let me see, your archery skills are now better than mine!" Liu Chengyou said again. What he said is true. In terms of archery accuracy, you may not be better than this kid. You know, Thirty steps away, he often misses or even misses the target...
"What I shoot is just a dead target. What my father shoots is the best in the world. How can I compare?" Liu Fang said suddenly.
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou was a little surprised and asked: "Who taught you to say this?"
Liu Fang scratched his head and thought hard: "I seem to have heard someone mention it, but I forgot who said it."
"It seems that I have to reward you!" Liu Chengyou smiled again: "Just reward you and accompany me to inspect the military camp!"
Riding his horse and walking in the huge Han camp, enjoying the cheers of the soldiers and civilians, Liu Chengyou felt particularly relaxed. After conquering Yunzhou and chasing the powerful Liao Dynasty in the north, his mood seemed to be relaxed again. Looking up at the sky, he felt This blue sky is vast and vast, and the whole world seems to be much wider, as if it has been included in his mind.
The cleanup of Yunzhong City lasted until the afternoon and then ended. In other words, a certain amount of cleanup was carried out briefly. The prisoners were moved out of the city for custody and participated in the war with internal and external armies. Each subordinate was sent to station as representatives to show off their power.
The remains of the corpses were collected and disposed of separately, and the roads were simply cleared for the imperial drivers to pass. After that, Liu Chengyou entered the city, walked into the clouds, and trampled under his feet the largest city captured by the Northern Expedition.
Along the way, there were no cheers from the people, and the surrounding areas were occupied by soldiers. The entire city was basically reduced to ruins, with broken walls, rubble and scorched earth everywhere, and the air was still filled with an unpleasant smell.
Two fires in the outer city and the inner city basically destroyed Yunzhong City, which the Liao Kingdom had worked so hard to build. The only difference between the complete destruction of a city and the city's foundation was that it still existed and was not razed to the ground.
Standing in the devastated South Campus of the Grand Prince's Mansion, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but sigh: "What a beautiful city, but it was finally destroyed. All the property was lost, all the buildings were destroyed, and no one was alive. This shows the severity of the war!"
As the chief culprit, Liu Chengyou's words revealed a little bit of distress. Yes, he was distressed. Because Yunzhong was destroyed, its reconstruction should be put on the agenda. The city was repaired, the buildings were rebuilt, the immigrants were filled, and the court returned It requires a lot of effort and cost.
Of course, most of the generals present were still immersed in the illustrious martial arts of conquering the city and defeating the enemy, and there were only a few who could understand his mood.
"Have the results of the battle been calculated?" Liu Chengyou looked at Chai Rong.
At this time, in the army, Chai Rong was still the emperor's most senior minister, assisting in military affairs. Upon hearing this, Chai Rong reported: "In the inner city, there were 5,745 Liao soldiers who surrendered, and the rest were all annihilated. Most of the armor and weapons were destroyed, and more than 4,000 war horses were captured. In addition, the Liao army hoarded a total of 80,000 shi of grain in the city, and all of them were burned except for consumption..."
"Tell me, did we lose or make a profit in this battle?" Liu Chengyou looked around and chuckled.
Regarding the loss of troops, horses, money and food, these generals and military officials are all well aware of it. Those who do not know the logistics and equipment cannot be a high-ranking general of the Han Dynasty.
In this regard, Zhao Kuangyin said: "If we only talk about consumption, obtaining this ruins will naturally outweigh the gains. However, in military and national affairs, the difference of interests is far more than this. Not to mention the damage caused to the Liao army, it is to capture Yun. By taking this important fortress and surrounding the city, the Han Dynasty could build a solid border defense. The value and significance of this, and the slight loss of money and food for soldiers and horses, were worth it. Therefore, although the Northern Expedition depleted the national treasury and consumed the people's strength, , but it is worthwhile to win the battle and recover Guanshan, and it will benefit the country!"
Zhao Kuangyin's words followed the emperor's wishes. Liu Chengyou was obviously very satisfied, and many others also agreed. With the eyes of today's Han generals, they can certainly understand its great military significance.
"Tell me again, what is the first priority next?" Liu Chengyou asked again.
"Rest on the spot!"
"Send troops to capture all the cities, passes and key passes of the Great Wall around Yunzhou!"
"withdraw troops!"
"Send troops out of the fortress and continue to attack the Khitans!"
"..."
A group of people expressed their opinions, and they were not unified, but they could to some extent express their thoughts. Liu Chengyou looked at it in his eyes, remembered it in his heart, and said with a smile: "Since the spring offensive, the soldiers have been marching and fighting continuously for a month and a half. I think, At this time, it is time to give a good reward. Send an order and let the soldiers have a good time to relax. Many people were depressed after the previous ban on alcohol..."
"Yuen Long, have you ever been addicted to alcohol?" Liu Chengyou looked at Zhao Kuangyin.
"I've been thirsty for a long time!" Zhao Kuangyin laughed.
"I should also enjoy it with our soldiers!"
As soon as he said this, everyone present couldn't help but feel happy.
"However, we should celebrate our achievements and drink wine, but we must not relax our basic defense. Chai Qing, I leave it to you to arrange this..." Liu Chengyou ordered Chai Rong again.