When Feng Lun rushed into the Chinese army's tent, intent on taking Liu Xiu's life, Long Yuan, Long Zhun, and Long Bu led the cavalry and rushed back to the Han army's camp in time.
After entering the camp, they happened to bump into Feng Lun's men besieging the county army and the Yulin Guards. Seeing this, Long Yuan urged his horse to rush forward without saying a word. As he passed by, the horse hit several enemies in succession.
Soldiers, Long Yuan on horseback also swung his sword to kill several enemies.
With the arrival of the cavalry, the balance on the battlefield immediately tilted. The situation of Liu Yongjun, who had originally had the advantage, took a turn for the worse.
The cavalry had a huge advantage against the infantry. In addition, the Han cavalry arrived suddenly and caught Liu Yongjun off guard.
Liu Yong's army, with only 2,000 men left, was torn apart by a thousand cavalry almost instantly. There was no formation at all. The ensuing battle on the battlefield was a complete massacre of cavalry against infantry.
In the end, Feng Lun died in the Chinese army's tent, and not many of Feng Lun's men escaped, and they were basically all killed by the Han army's cavalry.
After this battle, Feng Lun's entire army was wiped out. The Weijun troops who stayed in the Han camp also suffered heavy casualties. There were originally more than 2,000 people, but only more than 200 were left. As for the general Kou Zhang, he had more than a dozen large and small wounds on his body.
There were so many places where he was already dying when he was carried out of the Chinese army's tent. After the medical officer's first aid, his life was finally saved.
When Liu Xiu attacked the camp of the Fifth Academy Army, he discovered that something was wrong with the enemy army. Liu Yong was missing the elite troops to assist the Fifth Academy Army. Liu Xiu immediately became vigilant and realized that Liu Yong's men were likely to attack his own camp. He
Separate Long Yuan, Long Zhun, and Long Bu in time and let them lead the cavalry back to the camp to check the situation.
In the end, Liu Xiu guessed it right, and Feng Lun took his men and took the opportunity to steal the camp.
It must be said that Liu Xiu's sense of smell for the enemy on the battlefield was too keen. He inadvertently noticed a flaw that was not a flaw and immediately deduced the enemy's deployment and tactics.
There was basically no suspense in the battle between Liu Xiu and Yao Qi. The Fifth Academy Army with more than 10,000 people was completely vulnerable to the 20,000 Han army. All the fortresses built outside the camp were pulled down by the Han army, and then the Han army
Attack the camp directly.
The Fifth Academy Army only put up some resistance at first, but with the fierce offensive of the Han army, the Fifth Academy Army's camp defense was opened, and then the Fifth Academy Army began to flee in all directions.
The main force of the Han army marched straight in, broke into the enemy camp, and pursued and killed the enemy troops in the enemy camp.
A large number of soldiers from the Fifth Academy were forced to flee towards the West Camp. But outside the West Camp was Huangze Lake, which was a dead end.
The troops of the Fifth Academy, who were being chased by the Han army, had no way to go to the sky or to the ground. Many soldiers jumped into the lake in a hurry, but most of the soldiers jumped into the lake and never swam up again.
In this battle, more than 5,000 of the 20,000-strong Fifth Academy Army were captured, and no more than a thousand escaped. The remaining ones either died in battle or were drowned. Even Wang Yan, the commander-in-chief of the Fifth Academy Army,
, also died in the rebel army.
This time, Liu Xiu personally went on an expedition to attack the Five Schools Army that was causing trouble in Wei County. It can be said that he achieved a great victory. Not only did he completely annihilate the Five Schools Army, but he also killed Liu Yong's general Feng Lun, completely annihilating Liu Yong.
Five thousand elite soldiers were secretly sent to Wei County.
This not only greatly stabilized the situation in Wei County, but also severely damaged Liu Yong's spirit. After the war, Liu Xiu and Yao Qi left some soldiers to clean up the battlefield and the camp of the Fifth Academy Army. They led the main force of the Han army and returned in triumph.
Return and return to the Han army camp.
On the way, the spies sent by Long Yuan had already reported to Liu Xiu everything about the chaos that had occurred in his camp.
Yao Qi broke into a cold sweat after listening to the spies' story. At the same time, he said sadly: "Thanks to your majesty for having the foresight to promptly dispatch the three generals Long Yuan, Long Zhun, and Long Bo with their cavalry to rush back to the camp. Otherwise,
The consequences are really unimaginable!”
Liu Xiu glanced at Yao Qi, patted his arm, and comforted him: "Secondly, the officers and soldiers of the county army who died in battle should be compensated with a large sum of money!"
Our camp was attacked by Feng Lun's troops. The biggest losses were not on Liu Xiu's side, but on Yaoqi and Wei Jun. After all, all those killed in the battle were Jun Jun.
After hearing Liu Xiu's words, Yao Qi lowered his head and whispered, "Yes, Wei Chen will handle it properly."
Nearly two thousand brothers were lost in one fell swoop. To say that Yao Qi didn't feel distressed would be a lie. Fortunately, Yin Gui and Xu Meiren were both safe and sound.
Thinking of the two of them, Yao Qi said: "Your Majesty, Xi Ling... Xu Meiren is very calm in the face of danger. She is really like a general!"
Xu Xiling has always been Liu Xiu's subordinate, and he gets along very well with Liu Xiu's generals. Everyone also likes Xu Xiling. Yaoqi, Ma Wu and Xu Xiling have a particularly good relationship, and they all treat her as a girl.
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Yao Qi's praise of Xu Xiling at this time was actually trying to excuse her.
No matter for any special reason or to deal with any special situation, she pretended to be the emperor. This is a grave crime. If we really dig into it, beheading is not an exaggeration.
Liu Xiu really didn't think about it. After hearing Yao Qi's praise, he smiled proudly and said proudly: "Xiling has always been by my side.
Under the circumstances, it is only natural that he has the air of a general!"
"What your Majesty said is absolutely true!" Yao Qi was also happy. Privately, in front of their close ministers, Liu Xiu was also a pretty stinky person.
He reminded: "Your Majesty, Xu Meiren pretended to be Your Majesty this time. Although she was quick to act wisely and adapt to changes, she has committed a serious crime after all. Your Majesty can punish her in private, and it is not appropriate to make it public!"
Liu Xiu was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses, patted his head and said, "It seems that I have to change my clothes and go back to camp!"
Yao Qi smiled, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"
On the way back to the camp, Liu Xiu and a Yulin Guard changed their outfits. The Yulin Guard put on his golden helmet and armor and rode on a tall horse, while Liu Xiu put on the uniform and armor of the Yulin Guard and mingled in the Yulin
In the army.
When the Han army returned to the camp, Liu Xiu secretly put on the silver helmet and walked out of the Chinese army's tent. At this time, the surviving county soldiers had bandaged their wounds and gathered outside the Chinese army's tent.
Seeing Liu Xiu, who was wearing a silver helmet and armor, walking out of the tent, people knelt down one after another, kowtowed forward, and said in unison: "Your Majesty!"
Liu Xiu stepped forward quickly, helped up the generals who were kneeling in front, and then waved his hands to the rest of the people, saying: "Everyone, please get up quickly! In today's battle, all the generals are not afraid of strong enemies, and are not afraid of life and death."
, fought bloody battles and defended our camp to the death. Here, I would like to thank all of you soldiers!"
"Your Majesty, I am waiting for you!"
"For Your Majesty, I will not hesitate even if my heart is ruined!"
"..." After hearing Liu Xiu's words, the officers and soldiers of the county army present all burst into tears of gratitude and became emotional.
Liu Xiu nodded to Long Yuan who was standing aside. Long Yuan waved his hand, and rows of Yulin guards came over. They gave each county soldier a bowl and then filled the bowl with wine. Liu Xiu also took it.
A bowl filled with wine was raised high and he said: "With this bowl of wine, I want to respect not only the spirits of the heroes and martyrs in heaven, but also the loyalty and courage of all the soldiers!" After speaking, Liu Xiu raised his head and said,
He drank a large bowl of wine and drank it all.
The officers and soldiers of the county army said in unison: "To Your Majesty! To the heroes and martyrs!" After saying that, everyone drank the wine in one gulp.
Liu Xiu personally had a drink with the officers and soldiers of the county army, firstly to commend them for their achievements, and secondly, to help Xu Xiling cover up, showing that the person who stayed in the camp today was indeed Liu Xiu, not someone else's fake one.
By blocking the mouth of the county army, he was effectively blocking the truth of the matter. Those around him who knew the truth would not be able to spread the inside information.
That night, Liu Xiu and Yao Qi held a candle-lit night talk.
Yao Qi drank a lot of wine tonight and felt dull. He was happy that his side won a great victory and eradicated the Fifth Academy Army, a major scourge that was causing chaos in Wei County.
What is sad is that so many living lives, many of whom he personally recruited, died in the battle in our camp.
Liu Xiu saw that Yao Qi was in a bad mood and said, "In order to pacify the Fifth Academy Army this time, Wei County has suffered a lot of losses!"
Yao Qi let out a long sigh, shook his head and said, "It's because the humble minister is incompetent and failed to train a group of elite men!"
Liu Xiu waved his hand. Most of the county troops were newly recruited soldiers. It was a miracle that they could resist Liu Yongjun for so long.
He said sternly: "Second situation has governed Wei County very well. This time I came to Wei County to quell the thieves. I also conducted inspections on the way. Compared with before, Wei County has become much more prosperous."
Yao Qi smiled bitterly and said: "This is because your majesty shows great love to me and allows me to implement thirty taxes in Wei County. If other counties also implement thirty taxes, Weichen thinks that none of the counties under your majesty will do it."
Second to Wei County."
He does not take credit and is willing to give all the credit to the emperor. This is the characteristic of Yaoqi's life.
Liu Xiu smiled and said with emotion: "Wei County and Hanoi are both important grain-producing areas for the imperial court. They are the most important. As long as Wei County and Hanoi are peaceful and safe, the imperial court will have no worries. The next situation is Wei County, where the responsibility lies.
It’s so important!”
Yao Qi leaned forward and said, "Your Majesty has entrusted me with important responsibilities. I should be careful about my work and not dare to make any mistakes."
Liu Xiu smiled and said, "I am very at ease when I sit in charge of Wei County."
Regardless of his character or ability, Yao Qi won Liu Xiu's trust and appreciation.
While Liu Xiu and Yao Qi were talking, Long Yuan's voice came from outside the camp: "Your Majesty! General Gai has sent back the battle report!"
Hearing this, Liu Xiu and Yao Qi's eyes lit up. Liu Xiu turned around and said, "Bring him in!"
"Yes! Your Majesty!" Long Yuan agreed, lifted the curtain, and brought in a soldier covered in dust from outside.
After entering the camp, the soldier did not dare to look around. He lowered his head, knelt down, kowtowed forward, and said, "I see you, Your Majesty, little man!"
Liu Xiu waved his hand and said, "Please get up."
After the soldier stood up, he took out a bamboo tube from his arms and handed it forward respectfully. Long Yuan took it, checked it was correct, and handed it to Liu Xiu.
There was a wax seal on the bamboo tube. Liu Xiu took off the wax seal, opened the lid of the bamboo tube, and turned it outward. A roll of cloth fell out. Unfolding the cloth, there was Gai Yan's autographed letter inside.
There is not much content, it mainly talks about one thing: Su Mao rebelled and took refuge with Liu Yong.
Su Mao was from the Green Forest Army. When Ru Ziying proclaimed himself emperor, Liu Xuan sent Su Mao and Li Song to pacify him.
Later, when the Red Eyebrow Army advanced westward, Liu Xuan sent Su Mao and Li Song to fight, but they were defeated. Su Mao ran to Luoyang and took refuge with Zhu Tuna.
While in Luoyang, Su Mao and Jia Qiang also led their troops to sneak across the Yellow River and attack Hanoi. They were defeated by Kou Xun, Feng Yi, Wang Liang and others, causing numerous casualties. Su Mao fled back to Luoyang in a hurry.
Later, Zhu Kun surrendered to Liu Xiu, and Su Mao also became a member of the surrendering army.
Liu Xiu did not have a good impression of Su Mao and did not give him a very important official position. Liu Xiu sent Gai Yan to lead an army to attack Liu Yong, and Su Mao was among them.
However, Su Mao did not get along well with the Han army officers. Su Mao did not have much ability, but he was senior enough and was a veteran of the Green Forest Army. In the army, he always liked to put on airs and show off.
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But in the military, qualifications are indeed important, but even more important is ability. If you only have qualifications but no ability, you won't be taken seriously.
Su Mao felt that he was despised by Gai Yan and other generals, so he got angry and took a group of his subordinates to break away from Gai Yan's army and fight alone.
Gai Yan was too lazy to pay attention to him. Since he wanted to leave, he could just follow his wishes and save Su Mao from being an eyesore to him in the army.
