"This Li Boshan is really a strange man, he is actually willing to release us and other troops!"
After all the troops on the west bank retreated to the east bank, Qi General Gao Anahu couldn't help but exclaimed in disbelief.
Han Yi, a general who had been captured by the Wei army in Heluo last year and was later released due to negotiations between the two sides, said angrily after hearing this: "This is just a ploy to whitewash benevolence and righteousness in an attempt to win people's hearts!
These remnants of Han's famous families admire this style the most, and they hope to use it to fool everyone in the world."
But no matter what their views were, it was always a blessing to be out of danger this time. So after the troops retreated to the east bank, He Baren arranged for a light cavalry scout to stay here temporarily to monitor the movements of the Wei army.
, the rest of the troops headed south along the Zhuozhang River.
With the end of the fighting on the flanks, all the men and horses of the battalions were able to return to camp to rest and recuperate, and Li Yunxin also quickly began to select the troops who would continue to pursue the enemy.
Li Tai also conveyed similar orders to the Qi troops who were still gathered near the mouth of the river. The reason was that those who had returned with He Baren could cross the river, and those who were willing to submit to the Western Wei from now on could stay.
After hearing this, the soldiers of the Qi army thanked them repeatedly for their kindness, but no matter how nice they were, their actual actions still reflected their true choices in their hearts. The vast majority of the soldiers still hoped to return to Qi.
, after all, their relatives, friends and family are still in Beiqi, and only a few who have completely despaired of Beiqi, or are injured and unable to move around, choose to stay.
These Qi troops were not as organized and orderly as those that had been withdrawn from the flank battlefield before, and the evacuation also took longer. It took more than half an hour before they evacuated here and went to the other side to join He Baren's troops.
Looking at the messy and empty place left behind after the Qi army retreated, Li Tai couldn't help but sigh. Although he had already expected it, when he actually saw this scene, he still felt unhappy.
The binding between these town soldiers and the Northern Qi Dynasty was so tight that it was really difficult for other political powers to separate them from each other and conduct large-scale united operations against the town soldiers.
In history, after Gao Zhan and Gao Wei, the best father and son, had an extremely magical time, until the Northern Qi regime was destroyed, the Northern Zhou Dynasty still adopted an almost flattering attitude to win over the hearts and minds of these Northern Qi elders, and then completed its control of the north.
Unification and integration.
However, there are always some skills that require practical implementation and mastery of things like poaching and engaging in united front work. As long as it is done properly, it can still be impressive, but it does not mean that it is completely ineffective.
When the troops were evacuating at the mouth of the river, some generals on the east bank of the Zhuozhang River became impatient and couldn't help complaining: "Those cowardly men abandoned their weapons and refused to fight, resulting in the defeat of the division and brigade. They are committing a heinous crime.
Now that our troops have finally escaped from danger, why take the risk and continue to stay here to wait for them!"
As soon as this statement came out, many generals immediately agreed. They were like frightened birds and were eager to evacuate. They really didn't want to stay in this dangerous place. Especially in their view, the defeated troops at the mouth of the river had already committed serious crimes and took risks in order to meet this group of people.
It's really not worth staying.
In the end, it was He Baren who spoke against all the opinions and said: "Li Boshan of Wei State is willing to release me and live me up with kindness, but our army can't stay for a while to pick up and return to the army? Don't say more, so as not to chill people's hearts!"
All the troops who arrived at the mouth of the river were withdrawn. It was getting late and the night was getting darker. The situation that everyone had been worried about that the Wei army would take advantage of the situation to attack did not happen. Even He Baren couldn't help but sigh: "Li Boshan used his troops."
Although it is strange, being a true believer can explain the return of tens of thousands of my troops to the country. Even if the intention is hypocritical, the matter is always true and must not be ridiculed by false benevolence and righteousness."
Afterwards, all the troops continued to set off in the dark. Since the Wei army had kept their promises before, and because it was dark and the roads were slippery, making it inconvenient to communicate, the Qi army did not arrange too many scouts and combatants in the rear.
, and such carelessness will inevitably bring them painful lessons.
Not long after the Qi army went south, three thousand elite cavalry led by Li Yunxin also set off. They didn't even have any special hidden whereabouts. They followed the path of the Qi army's departure and chased southward. It only took a short time.
time to catch up.
"The Lord is benevolent and righteous, and does not want to cause more killings, so he allows you thieves to leave. However, you thieves are stubborn and have killed many of my troops. Even if the Lord is willing to let you go, I will not let you go.
!Blood debt must be paid with blood, and the east thief shall die!”
Li Yunxin shouted and cursed loudly while leading his troops to rush straight ahead to the Qi army that was rushing in a hurry.
At this time, the Qi army was weak and had no fighting spirit. It dragged its exhausted body all the way south, fully expecting to return to a safe place as soon as possible. At this time, it was suddenly attacked and the morale of the army was suddenly in chaos.
Even before Li Yunxin and others had time to seriously attack and kill, the Qi army's military formation completely collapsed and dispersed. In order to avoid the attack and killing, a large number of soldiers jumped directly into the Zhuozhang water next to them. Even if the river water submerged their bodies, they all
Don't dare to go ashore.
"Qiang thieves, Qiang thieves are really treacherous and they sent troops to attack!"
General Qi, who was not very interested in Li Tai's actions, suddenly heard the commotion from the rear, his face suddenly changed, and he couldn't help but started to curse.
He Baren, who had praised Li Boshan not long ago, was now livid. He clenched his teeth and ordered the troops in front who had not been attacked and confused to speed up. As for the troops in the rear that had been attacked by the enemy, they could only do so on their own.
I wish you a lot of blessings.
The pursuit effect of Li Yunxin and his party was surprisingly good. With almost no fighting, the enemy formation was directly overwhelmed and collapsed. He led his team to go back and forth among the enemy formation and attacked several times, causing the enemy to
The army's position became more chaotic, and then he led his troops to drive a group of enemy soldiers on the shore back along the way they came.
The battle with the Qi army finally ended. Except for a few soldiers who were on night watch, the rest of the soldiers slept soundly with the joy of victory. And in the early morning of the next day, the rest of the soldiers slept soundly.
, the camp became lively again.
In front of the Chinese army's tent, Li Yunxin's naked upper body was tied to a wooden frame. Li Tai personally held a riding crop and flogged him. The generals beside him repeatedly begged for mercy: "My lord, please calm down, please calm down! Lord Tianshui is so angry."
The army killed many of my soldiers, so they led the crowd to pursue them. They wanted to avenge the dead and eliminate troubles for the family and the country. It was not evil..."
Li Tai shouted angrily: "Yesterday, I personally announced that all the disciples of Yishi should return to their hometowns and promise not to be my enemies again. Now this crazy person attacks without permission, making me bear the responsibility of breaking his promise.
His name is really hateful! If you intercede for me again, you will be punished!"
On the south side of the execution site, there were tens of thousands of Qi soldiers who were attacked and kidnapped by Li Yunxin last night. I thought that because of the Wei army's betrayal, I was afraid that some of my personnel would not be spared, but I didn't want Li Boshan to know
After the general acted without permission, he became furious and immediately arrested all the soldiers who attacked last night and severely punished them in front of all the prisoners.
Li Tai whipped Li Yunxin dozens of times, and Fang Ziyu stopped angrily, and turned towards the captured Qi soldiers. Looking at the frightened soldiers, he said: "Now our general will make his own decisions and violate the previous promise."
, took your disciples back again, and I have severely punished the erring soldiers. It is right for you to be indignant. The two countries have been at odds with each other for a long time, and have been enemies for a long time. How can we ease the past grudges?
I am the only one who has broken his promise first, so I hereby tell you that any casualties or disturbances will be compensated. Each member will be given fifty kilograms of food, which is enough for the return trip. No additional money or silk will be given, even if it is given.
, you may not be able to survive, and you may be guilty of this. After the thieves are wiped out in the next year, I will comfort the new people and give you things to make up for today! If you still have anything to ask for, you can tell me.
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After all these hardships, the soldiers of the Qi army became more depressed and physically more exhausted. Finally, they were lucky enough to survive again. They dared not make any other demands. They all bowed to the ground and shouted thanks.
Of course, Li Tai didn't go to such trouble because he was bored. Although he wanted to treat others with generosity to weaken the resistance when the Qi was destroyed in the future, he also knew that this kind of casual and universal favor was not very powerful.
Yes, it is only through this kind of ups and downs of survival and ups and downs that these Qi Jun soldiers can truly feel grateful and have deep memories deep in their bones.
Of course, while winning people's hearts, it also further weakened the enemy's effective strength. The number of Qi soldiers recaptured by Li Yunxin alone reached tens of thousands, and other losses must not be too small. Only with comparison
There is a difference. Putting aside the soldiers who unfortunately died on the road, these people who returned by chance will become voluntary propagandists in the future.
After the Qi troops were sent away again, Li Taicai stepped forward and personally untied Li Yunxin, took off his robe and put it on him and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
"But if it can help the cause, why would I dare to resign from my job! My lord has won a complete victory against the traitorous country this time. When the news is spread back to the country, the whole country will definitely be rejoicing!"
As Li Tai's close confidant and grandson, Li Yunxin would naturally not take such trivial matters to heart. When talking about this glorious victory, he couldn't help but his eyes sparkled: "After all this,
Later, if the bandit army fights me again in the future, their fighting spirit will definitely be even lower."
Li Tai also smiled slightly after hearing this, and he was also looking forward to what the Qi army would be like if they fought against each other again in the future. In addition, what he was more curious about now was that Qi leader Gao Yang was retreating back to his country.
How will he deal with and clean up this mess after that? Even Li Tai feels uncomfortable thinking about it, and Gao Yang will definitely have an even bigger headache.