The battle in Lingshou County was basically over after the main general Jiang Qi was killed.

When the sergeants of Yuan Shaojun saw the head of their main general Jiang Qi, they had no intention of fighting in their hearts.

When they heard the soldiers of the Qinglong Battalion shouting loudly, 'Those who surrender will not be killed', they threw away their weapons one after another, knelt on the ground and begged for mercy.

The battle ended with great speed.

Although the Qinglong Battalion had a dual advantage in quantity and quality over the infantry, the fact that the battle could end so quickly had a lot to do with Zhang Liao's decisive attack and his strategy of appeasing Yuan Shao's soldiers in time.

Zhao Fu, who was guarding the city in Lingshou County, saw the arrival of the soldiers of his Qinglong Battalion, so he ignored the fatigue of the soldiers who guarded the city overnight, and led the only 500 men and horses left in the county to kill out of the city.

When Zhao Fu left the city, it was the time when Yuan Shaojun's soldiers knelt on the ground and begged for mercy.

Zhao Fu saw that Yuan Shaojun's soldiers were all kneeling on the ground, and without saying a word, he raised the crescent axe in his hand and slashed towards Yuan Shaojun's soldiers beside him.

After the killing of the two soldiers, it caused a wave of confusion among the surrendered soldiers of Yuan Shaojun.

"Who is this man? It's too much, it's clear that the surrenderer will not be killed, but he still keeps killing the soldiers who surrendered, doesn't this cause chaos? ”

The soldiers of the Qinglong Battalion were dissatisfied with Zhao Fu who had just left the city.

Zhang Liao saw Zhao Fu kill the prisoner, and looked at the armor and clothing on his body, and determined that it was his own captain. Without much hesitation, he hurriedly rode his horse to Zhao Fu's side and used his Heavenly Question Gun to block Zhao Fu's crescent axe.

Before Zhang Liao could ask, Zhao Fu yelled at Zhang Liao: "Where did Xiao Sima come from?" How dare you stop me and kill the enemy? ”

Zhang Liao did not retreat half a point because Zhao Fu's official position was higher than his own, his face was fearless and said in a calm tone: "This captain, I am Zhang Liao, the main person in charge of this war. Please don't kill the captives again. I have other arrangements for these captives. ”

Zhao Fu saw Zhang Liao's official position, smiled frivolously, and said disdainfully: "Joke! What my dignified lieutenant wants to do, can you be stopped by a little Sima? ”

Zhang Liao saw that Zhao Fu was pressuring him with his official position, so he no longer had a good time to continue talking, so he could only hold the Wentian Gun in his hand tightly and stare at Zhao Fu's movements.

After all, the military discipline in the Fenwu Army is strict, and he collides with the official in front of so many people. No matter how reasonable Zhang Liao is, it is not good.

Han Cheng followed closely behind the Qinglong Camp, and when he saw this scene, his face was displeased. Zhang Fan said: "Governor Zhou, why don't I go and talk to Captain Zhao Fu." ”

Han Cheng said: "No need, Zhang Sima has already handled it well. ”

Xin said: "It seems that I am too indulgent to the 'old Han Fu', so that this Zhao Fu is a little bit unlike." ”

Zhao Fu still wanted to continue to kill Yuan Shaojun's soldiers, but when he saw Zhang Liao's breath rolling beside him, and his eyes were staring at him motionlessly, he knew that with Zhang Liao here, it was impossible for him to kill Yuan Shaojun's soldiers again.

didn't bother to say much, led his men back to the city, and waited for the commander of this rescue.

After Zhang Liao saw Zhao Fu turn around and return to the city, he turned around to appease the soldiers of Yuan Shao's army and said, "I, Zhang Liao, said that if you don't kill those who surrender, you will definitely be able to keep you safe." If anyone comes to hurt you again, they will definitely ask about the Heavenly Gun in my hand. Zhang Liao's actions won the love of Yuan Shaojun's surrendered soldiers.

After Han Cheng saw Zhang Liao's approach, he praised in his mouth: "This is my general." ”

After seeing Zhang Liao pacify and stabilize the captives, Zhang Fan went straight to Zhang Liao's side and said to Zhang Liao: "Sima Zhang, the state pastor is waiting for you under the city." He stretched out his hand and pointed to the place where Han Cheng was staying.

As soon as Zhang Liao heard the call of the lord and thanked Zhang Fan, he ran in the direction of Han Cheng.

Han Cheng wanted to think about Zhang Liao again, so he said: "Our side and Yuan Shaojun are mortal enemies, why did Zhang Sima give the order that those who surrender will not be killed?" ”

Zhang Liao didn't know that this was Han Cheng's consideration, and said: "In this battle, our army used a total of 4,000 cavalry, and the enemy had a maximum of 1,500 people, and all of them were infantry, and victory was bound to belong to us." It is not impossible to kill them all, but for the sake of generals, the overall situation should be considered.

We came from Bingzhou this time, mainly to rescue our brothers in Jizhou, not to kill the enemy. Ending the battle quickly is beneficial to our side as a whole. ”

Han Cheng smiled with satisfaction: "Zhang Sima fought well in this battle, and handled things very well, when he returns to Bingzhou, Zhang Sima can be called Captain Zhang." ”

Zhang Liao heard the praise in Han Cheng's words, and said modestly: "Zhang Liao doesn't dare to accept this credit." ”

Han Cheng pretended to be angry and asked, "Why doesn't Sima Zhang dare to accept it?" Do you dislike my Fenwu Army? ”

Zhang Liao replied respectfully: "The lord doesn't know, just now I had a conflict with the captain guarding the city, and I did contradict him. According to military discipline, I should have been demoted at least one level. ”

Han Cheng said: "I saw and heard everything just now, but the situation is urgent, Zhang Sima has to make this decision, I can understand." This Fenwu army, I have the final say, and it is not his turn Zhao Fu. ”

Zhang Liao said: "The lord loves Wen Yuan so much, Wen Yuan remembers it in his heart. But military discipline is military discipline, and if military discipline is destroyed because of me alone, Wen Yuan's heart will be tormented. ”

When Han Cheng saw Zhang Liao's appearance, he liked this beloved general even more in his heart, and said: "Okay, after the end of this battle, I will revise the military discipline, but I have only temporarily wronged Zhang Sima." ”

Zhang Liao saw that Han Cheng was able to revise military discipline for himself, and his heart warmed. said: "Wen Yuan is not aggrieved, Wen Yuan can follow the general, and he can be a pawn." ”

Han Cheng smiled: "Zhang Sima can even make a sycophant?" ”

Zhang Liao saw Han Cheng making fun of himself, his face turned red, and he suddenly thought of something serious and said, "Lord, I have something important to tell you." ”

Han Cheng said: "Wen Yuan, but it doesn't hurt to talk about it. ”

Zhang Liao said: "My lord, this battle ended quickly, and more than 1,000 prisoners of war were captured. What was done with this group of prisoners of war? ”

Han Cheng said: "What does Sima Zhang think about the handling of prisoners of war? But inwardly I was very happy.

Regarding the handling of prisoners of war, Zhang Liao knew that when he asked himself, he explained that he had his own lord in his heart.

Zhang Liao replied: "I think we can collect the weapons and armor of this group of prisoners of war, and then take out some food and gold from the captured baggage and distribute it to the prisoners, and let them go home quickly." Because we don't have enough men and horses to manage this group of prisoners of war for the time being. ”

Zhang Liao said that there were not enough men and horses in his hands, and Han Cheng also took it into account: this group of prisoners of war must send some men and horses from the Qinglong Battalion to guard it.

The defenders of Lingshou County and this group of Yuan Shaojun fought for three days and two nights, and the hatred was too deep, if they guarded this group of prisoners of war, there would be trouble.

However, the Qinglong Battalion is here to rescue, and there are only 4,000 soldiers and horses, and if some more are wasted here, it will be detrimental to the overall situation, and it is indeed a good way to release all the prisoners of war.

Han Cheng heard Zhang Liao's words and said, "Just do what Zhang Sima wants." ”

Xin said: "No wonder Zhang Liao can be passed on to future generations, and at such an age, he knows the importance of 'being a general, you need to look at the overall situation'." In this era of talents, it does take ability to pass on to future generations, and on the other hand, Zhao Fu did not leave his name, there is indeed a reason. ”

After the problem of prisoners of war was resolved, Zhang Liao said: "Our scouts went to Shangai County and Gaoyi County to inquire about the news.

I think what happened here is estimated to have spread to Yuan Shao's army in the other two counties.

The soldiers are fast, and the time for our rescue is urgent, so please order the two counties to rescue as soon as possible. ”

When Han Cheng heard this, he knew that what Zhang Liao said made sense, but his Qinglong battalion had been running around all night and fighting repeatedly, so he couldn't bear it, and said, "Sima Zhang will arrange for the soldiers to rest for an hour first." The Qinglong Battalion is not iron-clad, and the sergeants also need to rest. ”

After Zhang Liao heard Han Cheng's words, he very much agreed with Han Cheng's practice of loving soldiers like sons, and said in his heart: "I was a little anxious just now, and I didn't consider the physical strength of the soldiers, but fortunately, the lord thought about it thoroughly. ”

Turning around and leaving, he arranged for the prisoners and the rest of the Qinglong Camp.