After Liu Xiu killed the last enemy soldier in front of him, he looked to the left and right and saw that except for his own soldiers, there were no enemy soldiers standing around him. He stabbed the sword in his hand hard on the ground and looked up to the sky with a roar.
The resentment that was stuck in his heart and made him breathless was finally able to be vented. In fact, all the soldiers in the Zhutian Army felt the same as Liu Xiu at this time.
After the battle was over, the next step was to clean the battlefield, collect supplies, and bury the corpses. With the help of the people of Jiyang, these tasks saved the Zhutian Army soldiers a lot of energy.
Back at the barracks in the city, Xu Xiling had already prepared bath water for Liu Xiu. After he took off his clothes and sat in the big wooden bucket, the original clear water turned into blood.
After washing away the blood on his body, Xuying helped Liu Xiu reapply medicine and bandage the wounds on his body.
After everything was taken care of and changed, Xu Xiling walked in from the outside, bringing with him a letter. It was the letter from the capital, sent by someone sent by Xi Cheying.
Liu Xiu took the bamboo slip, unfolded it, and smiled bitterly. It was only one day! If this letter could have been delivered one day earlier, our side would not have been defeated in the Little Chang'an Judgment.
He rolled up the bamboo slips, handed it to Xuying aside, and said, "Burn it."
This letter was written by Xi Cheying. Once leaked, Xi Cheying's life would be in danger. For safety reasons, this letter can no longer be kept. Xuying took the letter and was about to go out when Liu Xiu said
: "Burn it right here."
Xu Ying was stunned for a moment, without saying a word, he took the lampstand, poured the kerosene inside it on the slips, then took out the fire seal and lit the slips. Looking at the burning slips, Xu Xiling said quietly: "Senior sister's letter came late.
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Liu Xiu said: "Che Ying has done a very good job."
Being able to successfully find out such important information, this nail buried in the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion did not disappoint. It didn't work. This is not Xi Cheying's problem. It can only be said to be fate and fate. Zhutian
This is the calamity that should have happened to the capital.
Liu Xiu's character is relatively generous and kind, and because of this, his style of dealing with things is always extremely calm and rational, and it is rare for him to express his anger towards others.
Xu Xiling originally wanted to excuse her senior sister, but after hearing Liu Xiu's words, she wisely swallowed her excuses back in her stomach.
At this time, her excuse for Xi Cheying actually not only showed that Xi Cheying was unfavorable in doing things, but also showed that she valued love and justice. It indirectly undermined Xi Cheying and promoted herself.
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But in front of Liu Xiu, her little tricks were not ineffective, but she had no chance to use them at all.
She changed the topic and asked: "My lord, today's battle was a complete victory, will the capital army invade Jiyang again?"
Liu Xiu nodded and said, "Definitely, but not right away."
The entire army of five thousand soldiers and horses was wiped out. This will inevitably arouse the capital's army to be highly vigilant, and they will also need to carefully investigate their own situation, which will waste a lot of time.
I hope that during this period, Liu Jia, who went to Xinshi and Pinglin to discuss alliance matters with the Green Forest Army, could make some achievements!
If Liu Jia can bring reinforcements from the Green Forest Army, Jiyang can still be saved. If Liu Jia cannot bring reinforcements, when the main force of the capital army advances to Jiyang, we will have no other choice but to retreat. After all, the difference in strength between the two sides is too great.
A few days after the Battle of Jiyang, people began to come to Jiyang one after another to join the Zhutian Army. In just a few days, the strength of the Zhutiandu Department expanded to as many as five or six thousand people. .
It's just that a considerable part of the current five to six thousand troops are new recruits who have not been trained, have never been on the battlefield, and have no combat effectiveness at all.
The complete victory in the Battle of Jiyang did provide Liu Jia with a considerable bargaining chip.
After Liu Jia rushed to the Pinglin area of Xinshi, he was warmly received by the Green Forest Army. The leaders of the Green Forest Army, Wang Kuang, Wang Feng, Chen Mu, Liao Zhan and others, personally received Liu Jia.
Wang Kuang and Wang Feng are the leaders of the Xinshi Army. Chen Mu and Liao Zhan are the leaders of the Pinglin Army. At present, the Xinshi and Pinglin armies have been merged into one place. Wang Kuang and Chen Mu naturally become the commanders-in-chief of the entire army. Wang Feng and Liao Zhan are the leaders of the Pinglin Army. Zhan still serves as deputy general.
In fact, the Green Forest Army has long been willing to form an alliance with the Zhutian Army, but the previous Zhutian Army simply ignored them.
The Green Forest Army sent envoys several times to show their goodwill to the Zhutian Army, but Liu Yan refused to even receive them, making it clear that he wanted to draw a clear line with the Green Forest Army.
Later, Zhu Tian's army was completely defeated in Xiao Chang'an, and the entire army was almost wiped out. This also surprised the Green Forest Army.
The Green Forest Army could not understand that one hundred thousand capital troops had clearly entered Nanyang and reached Wancheng, but the Zhutian Army, with less than thirty thousand troops, including many family members and dependents, dared to send troops to Wancheng and ten thousand people. Is Wanjing's army going crazy because they are fighting against each other?
Facts have proved that the Zhutian Army was crazy. After a battle, they were completely defeated by the Capital Army. Almost all of them died in Xiao Chang'an. The Green Forest Army did not know that they were well-informed. One hundred thousand Capital Army had just entered Nanyang. They heard the news, but Zhu Tianjun didn't grasp this information at all.
After the Battle of Xiaochang'anju, many generals within the Green Forest Army were secretly glad that they had not formed an alliance with the Zhutian Army, otherwise, their own side would have been affected by the Zhutian Army.
At this time, the Green Forest Army was divided into two groups. One group continued to advocate an alliance with the Zhutian Army, while the other group opposed the alliance.
Those who advocated the alliance were Wang Kuang and Wang Feng, while those who opposed the alliance were Chen Mu and Liao Zhan.
The Green Forest Army is not monolithic, and has its own big problems, because the Green Forest Army is not an army, but a mixed army made up of multiple armies. As of now, there are actually two people inside them. The chief generals are Wang Kuang and Chen Mu.
To be more precise, there is a third general in the Green Forest Army, the general of the Xiajiang Army, Wang Chang.
It's just that the Xiajiang Army commanded by Wang Chang and Cheng Dan is not in Pinglin or Xinshi area, so currently there are only two generals in the Green Forest Army, Wang Kuang and Chen Mu. When something happens, everyone will discuss it and deal with it. Decide.
Wang Kuang's opinion is that in the past, the Zhutian Army was so powerful that they looked down upon themselves and did not bother to ally with their own side. Now that the Zhutian Army has suffered a defeat, it is a time when the situation is weak. At this time, our side is negotiating an alliance with the Zhutian Army. Everything will fall into place.
Chen Mu had exactly the opposite opinion. In his opinion, the Zhutian Army was arrogant and arrogant, and failure was a matter of time. If he formed an alliance with the Zhutian Army, he would definitely be implicated in the future.
The two generals had completely opposite opinions and could not reach an agreement. Naturally, great differences arose within the Green Forest Army.
But soon, the differences between the Green Forest Army were eliminated. News came from Jiyang that the remnants of the Zhutian Army had wiped out the 5,000 capital troops who had pursued Jiyang in one fell swoop.
This news is even more shocking than the Zhutian Army sending troops to attack Wancheng.
That was the 5,000 capital army. Even if the current Green Forest Army were to fight, there was no guarantee that they could win. And after the Zhutian Army suffered a huge defeat, there were only a few defeated soldiers left, and they were still able to defeat them.
The annihilation of five thousand capital troops is unbelievable and unimaginable!
This battle can also prove that the Zhutian Army is still very powerful and its combat power is terrifying. Chen Mu, who originally strongly opposed the alliance with the Zhutian Army, softened his attitude and believed that forming an alliance with the Zhutian Army would
For oneself, it may not be a bad thing.
As a result, the Green Forest Army had not yet sent an envoy to Jiyang to find the Zhutian Army, but the Zhutian Army sent Liu Jia, the envoy, to Xinshi first.
Liu Jia's status in the Zhutian Army is not low. He is a relative of the Liu family and has the title of partial general. He is one of the core members of the Zhutian Army.
Wang Kuang was overjoyed to hear the news that Liu Jia had come to visit. He went out of camp with Chen Mu, Wang Feng, Liao Zhan and others to bring Liu Jia into the Green Forest Army's camp.
Outside Xinshi City, there is the Green Forest Army Camp and the Chinese Army Tent.
After everyone took their seats, Chen Mu spoke first: "I have heard about the battle between the Zhutian Army and Xiao Chang'an. It is said that General Liu's family members were also unfortunately killed in this battle. I hope that General Liu will express his condolences."
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What he said sounded like there was nothing wrong with it, but in fact it was just adding salt to Liu Jia's wounds.
Although Chen Mu's attitude has softened and he agrees with the alliance with the Zhutian Army, it is not yet clear who will listen to whom after the alliance is formed, so during the negotiation process, his side will have to overwhelm the Zhutian Army in terms of momentum.
After hearing Chen Mu's words, Wang Kuang's expression changed slightly, he smiled calmly at Liu Jia and said, "Zhu Tian's army has 30,000 soldiers and horses, and dares to directly attack the 100,000 capital army. How heroic!"
Liu Jia smiled bitterly, if he had known that there were 100,000 capital troops in Wancheng, he would not have sent troops to Wancheng under any circumstances.
He first looked at Chen Mu and said: "General Chen, although our army suffered a defeat in Xiaochang'anju, we finally moved back to Yicheng in Jiyang. Although killing five thousand capital troops is not a brilliant achievement.
, but at least he was angry."
He said it easily, but when everyone in the Green Forest Army heard it, their faces were filled with fever, especially Chen Mu's face, which was so gloomy that it almost dripped water.
At first, Zhen Fu only led a few thousand county troops, and he defeated the Pinglin Army and Xinshi Army. This time, the Zhutian Army wiped out 5,000 capital troops. Liu Jia just let out a bad breath.
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Originally I wanted to embarrass Liu Jia, but ended up being embarrassed by Liu Jia instead.
After finishing speaking, Liu Jia ignored Chen Mu, turned around, looked at Wang Kuang, and said: "General Wang, I have to say that the defeat of this battle is due to the weak strength of our troops. If our troops can
With tens of thousands more soldiers and horses, even if we can defeat a hundred thousand capital troops, that's no problem!"
Even if you are asking for something from others, you cannot put yourself in a position of inferiority to others. You must try your best to strive for the greatest benefits. This is the skill of negotiation.
When Wang Kuang heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up and he said with a smile: "General Liu's words make sense!" As he spoke, he stretched out his index finger and said: "This finger can't kill anyone!"
He put away his index finger, shook his fist vigorously, and said: "If you hold five fingers together, not to mention a human, even a tiger can be beaten to death!"
Seeing Liu Jia nodding his head in agreement with his words, Wang Kuang continued: "The Zhutian Army is brave, but after all, they are alone. If the Zhutian Army can join forces with our Green Forest Army, the county army, the county army, and the capital army
, so what’s there to be afraid of?!”
Liu Jia had not yet mentioned the alliance between the two armies, but Wang Kuang took the initiative to bring it up.
This is certainly related to Liu Jia's negotiation skills, but the most important point is that the Zhutian Army's great victory in Jiyang demonstrated the strength of the Zhutian Army, and also made the Green Forest Army look at the Zhutian Army with admiration and eager to
