The cavalry as the vanguard and main assault force had been completely wiped out. Of course, the Northern Zhou army did not dare to advance rashly. Sima Xiaonan was not a reckless man. As one of the brave and strategic generals under Yuchi Jiong, he sized up the situation and also
We can only lead the army to retreat first and return to Hongnong.
The life or death of the young general is uncertain, but the more than 4,000 cavalrymen are definitely lost. If they attack at this time, what is the difference between that and losing their lives? What's more, the Northern Zhou army in Hongnong only has 15,000 people in total.
Sima Xiaonan brought only 8,000 reinforcements. Going to attack the Han army who was waiting for them was like hitting an egg against a stone.
Sima Xiaonan has always been a person who can judge the situation. He was born in the royal family of the Western Jin Dynasty and was a descendant of Sima Mo, King of Nanyang. Originally, the entire family served as an official in the Northern Qi Dynasty. However, because he was involved in the civil strife of the royal family in the Northern Qi Dynasty, Sima Xiaonan
Xiao Nang had to flee to the Northern Zhou Dynasty. Historically, he followed Yu Chi Jong to resist Yang Jian. After Yu Chi Jong's defeat, as Yu Chi Jong's confidant and one of his main generals, Sima Xiao Nang decisively fled to Nan Chen, and Nan Chen surrendered.
After that, he entered the Sui Dynasty as a Chen man. It can be said that his life was full of ups and downs, which can be regarded as quite a legend.
Precisely because Sima Xiaonan would never do anything he knew was impossible, he at least retained these soldiers and horses.
Xiao Shilian was still a little disappointed when he received the news that the main force of the Northern Zhou Dynasty was leaving. However, he also knew that he could not expect the Northern Zhou people to rush forward foolishly. Not everyone would do it, even if it were not for the hatred of the Han Dynasty.
If the Han army does not have enough understanding, Yuchishun will not launch a surprise attack on the Han army today.
Xiao Shilian had no desire to directly attack Hongnong. Since Sima Xiaonan led his army to retreat, it means that Yu Wenxian still had plans to control the situation. The Han army did not suffer a loss. Of course, it would not be easy to push further, otherwise both sides would be in court by then.
When they start to argue again, the Han army may not be reasonable.
People should be content and accept things when they are good.
Especially now that the Han Dynasty is using troops in the north and is not ready for a full-scale war with Yu Wenxian, it is not a bad thing for everyone to stay calm and avoid escalating the incident.
Soon Xiao Shilian met Jiang Yuanxun, and the old general was arrogant.
I also met Yu Chishun, a crestfallen middle-aged man who once had a relationship with Xiao Shilian in Xiangyang.
"The father-in-law has been wronged." Xiao Shilian stepped forward and cut off the rope on Yu Chishun's body, "Please go into the tent and talk."
Yu Chishun snorted: "Who is the father-in-law of the Bird Kingdom, and who wants to talk to you! I stand up straight and act upright. Just send me to the prisoner of war camp. There is no need to pretend here!"
Xiao Shilian couldn't help but smile and said: "What the abbot said is different. The daughter of the abbot is my great Han Dynasty Concubine Xian. She is also traveling with her in Chang'an now. Not only is the Concubine Xian favored by His Majesty, but she also gave birth to the eldest daughter for His Majesty.
She is my Royal Highness Princess Jinling of the Han Dynasty. She is also the granddaughter of the country’s abbot, so there is nothing wrong with calling her the country’s abbot. This is the territory of the Han Dynasty, so General Yuchi is naturally the country’s abbot.”
Yuchi Shun raised his eyebrows: "That daughter of a certain family was taken over by that shameless villain Li Xingchen. She doesn't recognize this marriage! Tie it up for me, I'm going to the prisoner of war camp!"
"Don't be rude!" The surrounding generals took a step forward at the same time.
Why is this guy so ignorant?
Now Xiao Shilian is also a hussar general and governor of the Han Dynasty. He greets her with such courtesy. It's not just for the sake of the good concubine. This guy really doesn't give him any face at all.
Xiao Shilian smiled with great interest and said: "What the abbot said is the most ridiculous thing in the world. You must know that your wife, the old lady of the Yuchi family, personally agreed to the marriage of the virtuous concubine to your majesty. It can be regarded as a marriage by a clear matchmaker, and it is a courtesy.
The old lady did not give up, and I also married your elder brother’s daughter as a concubine, so she is also considered the son-in-law of the Yuchi family. The father-in-law cannot do this to his own people, let alone ignore the old lady’s life, right?”
Yuchishun immediately held his breath.
When Xiao Shilian brought out the Yuan family, his mother, of course he had nothing to say. Anything he said was not just an excuse, but an act of unfilial piety.
Moreover, the daughter of the Yuchi family fell into the hands of the enemy. This was originally a shame for the men of the Yuchi family, and Yuchi Shun really did not want to continue to be entangled in this matter.
"Don't worry, Abbot. I will send someone to take the Emperor to Chang'an later. Concubine Xian must be waiting anxiously. It's a pity that Mrs. Yuantai and many Yuchi family members are still in Jiankang Mansion, and my father-in-law is also there.
By the side of the wife, otherwise the king can be reunited with more family members," Xiao Shilian said with a smile, "If we consider the relationship, I will take the liberty of calling you uncle. Uncle, please rest."
Yuchishun did not argue again this time.
He thought of his brother who turned his horse's head upside down to protect himself outside Xiangyang City, and of his mother, wife and children struggling to survive in the enemy's lair, and he felt only shame and helplessness in his heart.
The letters home written by Yuchi Chifan to him were still in his underwear pocket, but after reading them once, he never dared to read them again. There were only a few letters from home over the years, and Yuchi Chifan's plain words described his family as a wealthy family.
Yuchishun didn't know whether it was true or false, or whether his sensible daughter only retained the good parts of life, but hid more suffering?
Yuchishun didn't dare to imagine it, so he didn't dare to look at it either.
And now, as a prisoner, he was finally going to see his long-lost relatives, which gave him an indescribable feeling in his heart.
He ordered people to send Wei Chishun to rest first. In fact, it was to put him under house arrest first. Xiao Shilian turned to look at Jiang Yuanxun: "The old general is getting stronger and stronger. Taking the head of a general among thousands of troops is like picking something out of a bag. It's true!"
Jiang Yuanxun was in a better mood when Xiao Shilian said this. He laughed and stroked his beard: "General Hussar, I'm so grateful. I know that I don't have the ability of a general to organize troops, but I have the power to capture thieves and kill the enemy."
There are still some.”
"The old general is the pillar of the country, this statement is too modest." Xiao Shilian waved his hand and immediately changed the topic to the current situation, "Now we cannot take it lightly. Although Sima Xiaonan has retreated, Yuchi Jiong and
Yu Wenxian may not suffer the consequences of being dumb."
Huang Wan, Lu Guangda and others also came back quickly. They had just had a sip of soup, so they were in a good mood. After all, it was the first battlefield show of the guards. As long as everyone cooperates well, the guards will be indispensable in the future.
Will repay the favor.
"Yu Wenxian may not necessarily fight with us next," Jiang Yuanxun shook his head, "He originally attacked with the intention of gaining glory, but now he has suffered a loss without knowing what means we used to make it easy.
Before I eat these cavalry, I will never take the initiative to start another dispute."