It took less than an hour to defeat Xu Wenzhen's army, and then the aftermath was cleaned up, but it was not over until late at night. Although the Tang army was numerous, but the combat strength was low, the march was tired, and the preparation was insufficient, and the Han army concentrated the iron cavalry to attack it, except for the fatigue of the attack, this battle was not difficult.

As for the results of the battle, it can be described as brilliant, Xu Wenzhen's army, almost all the army was wiped out, and a large amount of food, medicinal materials, clothing, and ordnance with the army were burned a lot, but the rest were all captured.

Xu Junbing, about 4,000 were killed and wounded, of which more than 1,000 died under the bow and crossbow when they were forced to be cannon fodder, and the rest were captured by the Han army except for a small number of outlaws and disappearances.

This Tang army, except for a small number of people who have been trained by Xu Wenzhen for a long time, has some combat effectiveness, the rest of the will to resist is really not strong, and the rest are obediently taken prisoners of the Han army. They were all disarmed, unarmoured, and dispersed to guard.

Cleaning up the battlefield and dealing with the aftermath, Murong Yanzhao only needs to give one order, and his own generals and colonels arrange the disposal, and they win the battle, and their enthusiasm is very high. Seeing that the hour was getting late, thinking of the hard work of the soldiers, Murong Yanzhao directly ordered that all battalions be resettled and rested on the basis of the Tang Army's vehicle formation.

Habitually inspecting the camps, comforting the wounded, and taking care of them, Murong Yanzhao made room for a short rest.

"This Huai thief, the combat power is too low, it is simply vulnerable!" Following Murong Yanzhao's side, Han Tong said happily: "Your Majesty still attaches too much importance to them, in my opinion, four thousand horsemen are enough to defeat them, and there is no need for Du Yuhou to go out, the last general is enough!" ”

Murong Yanzhao glanced at Han Tong, under the dark night, he could still see his face full of red light, looking like he had exhausted the blocks, obviously he had a good time fighting this battle, and this battle also helped him establish his position in the forbidden army.

Listening to his words, he was obviously arrogant, and quietly, Murong Yanzhao said: "This Tang army is not its main force, its combat power is indeed insufficient, and our army has taken advantage of the iron cavalry raid, with this great victory, it is not enough to be proud......

From Murong Yanzhao's words, Han Tong realized something, the arrogance on his black face decreased slightly, looked at his calm face, and arched his hand: "I haven't won a big victory for a long time, and this time I got carried away for a while!" ”

Seeing this, Murong Yanzhao smiled: "It's okay! However, that Xu Wenzhen has a bit of skill, and he responds to it on the spot, which is quite organized! By the way, can you find him? ”

Mentioning this, Han Tong said: "This surnamed Xu can be regarded as courageous, when the army is defeated, he gathers his own soldiers to fight the trapped beasts, and would rather die than surrender, and die in the battle, and his body is not intact!" ”

"The pseudo-Tang Dynasty is not without loyalty, He Jingzhu of Shouchun, Guo Tingwei of Sizhou, and Xu Wenzhen here. It's a pity that Lord Tang has no use for people's wisdom! Murong Yanzhao sighed.

"Of course! The pseudo-Tang lord is faint and weak, where is my opponent of the Son of Heaven! Han Tong slapped a dragon fart in the air.

"Tomorrow morning, let the prisoners dig a pit and bury the Tang Army together!" Murong Yanzhao instructed: "After that, escort the captives and capture them, and return the division to join His Majesty." On Your Majesty's side, the strength is weak after all, if Chen Juejun takes a risk, the outcome is unpredictable! ”

"Yes!"

Liu Chengyou's side, as early as that night, received the news that Murong Yanzhao had defeated the Xu army in a battle and won a complete victory. Hearing this, he was overjoyed, reported the good news to the whole army, and sent it to the Shouchun camp, and he slept well and had a good dream.

In the early morning of the next day, Liu Chengyou led his knights in front of the Tang army's camp in Huishui, repeatedly chanting the news that Xu Wenzhen's army had been wiped out, wanting to disturb his army's morale.

In the Tang camp, Chen Jue woke up on his military couch and slept soundly. Hearing the noise in the army, he suddenly shouted angrily: "Someone! ”

"In!" The parent school is waiting outside.

"In the army, why is there a lot of noise, don't you know how strict the military order is?" Chen Jue reprimanded.

"Envoy, there are Han cavalry outside the camp to preach, saying that Xu Zhijun in the south has been broken by the Han army, and Xu Zhijun has been killed!" The parent school is in the account.

"What!" Chen Jue was shocked, got up and dressed in a panic, and said angrily: "Why don't you report it to me?" ”

The parent school said carefully: "The little one is sleeping soundly......

Before he finished speaking, Chen Jue was already furious: "Presumptuous! With such an urgent military situation, he dared to delay, and he simply didn't know whether he was alive or dead! ”

The parent school was startled and hurriedly knelt down and begged for mercy. Chen Jue ignored him, and while going out to check the situation, he asked: "What about the lieutenant colonel, why do you suppress the soldiers and stabilize the morale of the army?" ”

"Xian envoy Jun, I have gone to the camps to appease ......"

In a hurry, Chen Jue took people to inspect it, and personally listened to the propaganda and persuasion of the Han cavalry in the front camp. He also convened the generals and schools to discuss the matter, and came to the conclusion that it was not to be trusted.

In Chen Jue's view, Xu Wenzhen's army has more than 20,000 people, and there are many frames and ordnance, and the Han army can be intercepted and killed with light cavalry, where can it be so easy and fast to defeat it, let alone annihilate it completely.

After comprehensive consideration, Chen Jue relaxed and confidently said to the generals: "The general expected that this would definitely be a move by the Han army to disrupt the hearts of our army." When you return to camp, tell the army, calm the morale, and hold the camp steadily. The Han cavalry in front of the camp, don't pay attention, if anyone approaches, shoot them with a bow and crossbow! ”

It was Xian Shilang, who opened his mouth for a long time, and after a few hesitations, he still said: "Even if this matter is not true, how long can you hold out in the face of the robbery and killing of the Han cavalry?" ”

Chen Jue frowned, and said helplessly: "At the moment, I can't care about Xu Wenzhen, I can only hope that he can insist more, or retreat in time!" ”

Chen Jue's tone was clearly self-comforting, and when the Han army moved, he already had a premonition that Xu Wenzhen's army was in danger. If it is in formation, it can still protect itself and resist for a period of time, and if it retreats or even dies, it is an opportunity for Han Qi to hunt at will.

In fact, at this time, Chen Jue already regretted it a little, it was still not safe enough, rescue Shouchun, go out of Hefei to make a move, and let the Han army be afraid, why do you need to go so far north......

Under Chen Jue's instructions, the Tang Army generals refuted the rumors and appeased the morale according to his orders, which naturally had some effect. However, in the afternoon, when the Han cavalry escorted the booty north, the whole camp of the Tang army was silent.

Receiving Liu Chengyou's order, Murong Yanzhao led the army and deliberately made a long detour to the Tang camp, with the two horse armies of Tieqi and Longjie on the side, just like a victory parade. Hearing the news, he rushed to take a look, looking at the captives and capture team like a long dragon, Chen Jue clenched his fists, and felt that his old face was hot and painful......

"Gong Chen, the Han army is too arrogant, the last general is willing to lead a group of soldiers and horses to attack it!" There are generals of the Tang Army who ask for battle.

was rejected by Chen Jue without hesitation. At this point, the generals of the Tang Army, the morale of the army has been even more bruised, the morale has plummeted, the people's hearts have fluctuated, and many generals who still have ambition have complained and are too aggrieved.

The so-called one general is incompetent, tired of the three armies, so afraid of the enemy like a tiger, how can he resist the Han army?

On the side of the Han camp, after learning that Murong Yanzhao had returned victoriously, Liu Chengyou, the son of heaven, called the general and colonel to greet him in person at the camp gate.

"It's just a small victory, how can Your Majesty welcome it personally!" As usual, Murong Yanzhao is very humble and abides by the etiquette of a minister.

"Deserved! Deserved! Personally supported it, Liu Chengyou also made a gesture of respecting the heroes.

Although he had already learned from the battle report that there were a lot of prisoners in this battle, in front of the camp, looking at the big carts and small carts, lined up to the extreme of the field of vision, Liu Chengyou still couldn't help but be surprised: "How much baggage did the Tang army carry this time?" You want to see the eyes of the flowers, our fortress, I am afraid that it will be filled! ”

Han Tong said: "This is still the harvest after losing two or three percent......

After returning to the camp, Liu Chengyou personally listened to his report on the details of the battle, and praised himself. At the same time, for Xu Wenzhen, who would rather die than give in and die for the country, he did not hesitate to praise him.

At the same time, as soon as Xu Wenzhen took it, Liu Chengyou's side could also free up his hands and calmly concoct Chen Juejun. For the next combat strategy, Liu Chengyou has already considered the whole situation, and everything is under control. At that time, Liu Chengyou ordered to patrol around with a thousand cavalry, and the whole army rested on the spot to prepare for the annihilation of Chen Jue's army.

On the Tang Army's side, under the command of Chen Jue, they implemented a "steady" policy. At this point, Chen Jue and the others realized that when they set off to the north and stayed away from Hefei, they were already at a disadvantage, and as for sticking to the village, it was just a helpless move.

Of course, if you can really rely on the food and equipment of the army to hold on for a long time, it may really pose some threats to the Han army. However, when the initiative of the war was handed over to the Han army, how long the Tang army could carry it was a big question.

And, one thing to say, Chen Jue was able to be consistent from beginning to end, maintain his original intention, and stubbornly resist, at least tactically, it still brought some trouble to the Han army.

If the camp of more than 50,000 people wants to break down, it is not just a matter of talking, but it still takes some effort. In Shouchun, he has been stationed for two and a half months, and he has no desire to consume Chen Juejun, he wants to break it quickly.

Within two days of rest, accepting Murong Yanzhao's suggestion, Liu Chengyou distinguished the captured Southern Tang soldiers and civilians from Jiangbei, and selected them to command officers, coerced and enticed, and made them serve the Han Dynasty.

As promised, everyone will register and make a register, as long as they have made meritorious service to the Han Dynasty, and after the war, they will be rewarded with official positions, lords, money, food, and land. In this world, there has never been a shortage of leading parties, but seeing the strength of the Han army, many people were tempted, and with the coercion and temptation of the Han army, more than 3,000 auxiliary soldiers were recruited in a short time.

For these people who are willing to serve the times, Liu Chengyou is very generous, and he sealed several commanders on the spot, rewarded them with state and town official positions, and calmed his heart. And the role of these surrenders is only one point, attacking the village.

On the twentieth day of the first month of the fifth year of Qianyou, the Han Emperor Liu Chengyou personally led a large army to officially attack the puppet Tang Chen Jue's army on the bank of the river.

As soon as the navy arrived, the Tang army suffered from the enemy, and the Han army attacked and broke through it for two days, capturing the puppet Tang general Chen Jue, and the army made Xian Shilang and other dozens of generals surrender. In this battle, the Huaide Army, newly established by the Han Emperor, suffered heavy casualties, and only 1,000 people remained.