"Hou Ye, General Duan, after the defeat of the Yunlong army, they retreated to Huihe, closed their doors, and did not fight. However, half an hour later, Youhui and the people fled out of the city, and the last general and others hurriedly greeted and interrogated. After some inquiry, it was learned that the Yunlong army had retreated to Huihe for only half an hour, and then abandoned the city and retreated to the rear. At present, Huihe does not have a Yunlong enemy army, and only needs to wait for our army to enter and recover the lost territory. ”

Huihe City, Anrong West City, is comparable in scale to Ningyuan City. At this moment, Qingcheng and Liu Suifeng had already led their troops into Anrong City, and listened to the scout's report in the city guard's mansion. When they heard this, they were both surprised. Yunlong, who has always been brave and warlike, why did he abandon the city without a fight after retreating to Huihe?

Qingcheng was puzzled, thought of something after pondering for a while, and asked, "Can you find out about the situation of the garrison army in Huihe City?" ”

"General, there is no garrison in the city. According to the people of Huihe, when Huihe City was attacked, the city guards swore not to surrender in order to ensure the peace of the people and the land was not lost, and led their troops to resist. However, the Yunlong army of 50,000 people, the strength of the army is almost three times that of Huihe, Huihe is invincible, the city gate is broken, and the city guard leads the garrison army to fight the enemy to the death in the city. After three hours of fighting, the city of Huihe was already full of corpses, rivers of blood, and countless casualties. In the end, the city defenders were defeated and died, but Ran Huihe and the defenders obeyed the city and continued to resist the enemy until the whole army was destroyed. ”

This soldier of the Fengcheng Army, reporting the situation of the defenders in Huihe City, frowned, looked lost, and even sighed in the end, it is not difficult to see how tragic the battle of Huihe was. Qingcheng and Liu Suifeng were also shocked when they heard that the defenders of Huihe City had been wiped out.

"What? The defenders of Huihe City were all wiped out?! That's 20,000 people! ”

Huihe City is a big city in the west, the scale is almost the same as Ningyuan City, and the city guard is the second-class righteous Weibo of Daqi, leading 20,000 troops to garrison. Such a force was completely wiped out, Qingcheng and Liu Suifeng were shocked at the same time, but also deeply admired Yi Weibo's integrity. I'd rather die than surrender, and I don't regret dying.

"Yi Weibo is a good man. I once had a relationship with him, and he was loyal and courageous, upright, and deeply respected by the soldiers. I thought that we had won a series of battles, and we had reached the east of Huihe, and we could save the people of Huihe. When Huihe is recovered, I still want to introduce you two, but I don't want that side of the relationship, it has become a farewell. ”

Liu Suifeng once met Yi Weibo and admired him very much, but when he heard that the deceased had gone, he couldn't help but feel sad. Seeing him like this, Qingcheng nodded silently and said: "Yes, the city defenders died in battle, and the soldiers were still able to fight bravely against the enemy, protect my territory, protect my people, and no one surrendered, which is enough to prove that Yiweibo has a good way to rule and is loyal, and this kind of integrity should be a model for my generation." Hey, it's a pity that 20,000 people are gone. ”

Qingcheng admired Yi Weibo's feat, and at the same time felt sad for the soldiers who died in the battle of Huihecheng, and he was silent for a moment, suddenly raised his head, and said firmly: "In order to ensure the peace of the people and the land is not lost, the predecessors warned me of the generals of Daqi with such a heroic act, how can we live up to it?" Yi Weibo, and all the heroes who sacrificed for the country, I, Duan Qingcheng, hereby swear that I will expel the thieves, recover the lost territory, protect my territory, and ensure the stability of my Daqi! ”

"Well said!"

Liu Suifeng listened to Qingcheng's oath and couldn't help but shout hello. He sorted it out a little, and his emotions recovered a lot, before he said: "If I am full of heroes such as virtuous brothers and Yi Weibo and General Fan, why worry that the mountains and rivers cannot be fixed forever?" In this battle, Dongtu treacherously caused war and chaos, and Yunlong instigated it, conspired to invade our land and disturb our people. We wait for the king to take care of the people's hearts to drive away the enemy, establish authority with the royal road, and educate with benevolence, which is the destiny of heaven and invincible! ”

Liu Suifeng was impassioned, Qingcheng deeply agreed, he took a deep breath, and said: "Brother Liu, little brother is foolish. Since Yunlong abandoned the city, Huihe should have recovered it, so calculated, the four cities have been completed. Huiwu, Xinghe, and Anrong all have garrisons, and there is no need for us to be stationed, so they can be handed over to Dingyuanbo and General Fan to take charge of post-war affairs, and let the Ningcheng army assist in many ways. And Huihe has no soldiers, and the Fengcheng army and the dragoon army are stationed here. On the one hand, it can appease the people and deal with post-war matters; On the other hand, Huihe Chenggu, our western expeditionary army can also be used as a basis to organize fortifications. I don't know what the big brother thinks? ”

Qingcheng's proposal Liu Suifeng agreed very much, the latter chuckled and nodded, and said: "The matter here, the virtuous brother has arranged it properly, and the foolish brother has no objections. It's just that, according to your arrangement, Na Dingyuan Boke will become the general to deal with after the war, the Ningcheng army can't go to the front line, and naturally has no military achievements, the foolish brother is afraid that the guy will not agree, and he will reason with you. ”

What Liu Suifeng said is true, according to Qingcheng's arrangement, Uncle Ding Yuan has to take charge of the post-war disposal of the three cities, how can he have the spare strength to aid the west, with his personality, he will naturally not allow it.

Of course, Qingcheng also thought of this, but at the moment, the troops are tight, and the three cities urgently need to recuperate after the war, so if you want to transfer the manpower of the dragoon army or the Fengcheng army, Qingcheng is naturally unwilling. After all, the battle ahead is equally important, and in his opinion, Dingyuan Bo has no achievements, so it is more appropriate to let him replace the Dragoon Army or the Fengcheng Army on the front line and stay in the rear to take charge of post-war affairs.

However, after all, Earl Dingyuan is the second-class earl of Daqi, and now that the king of Northern Xinjiang has not arrived, Qingcheng does not dare to slack off, so he smiled slightly apologetically: "This is a lot of hard work for the eldest brother." The younger brother has no official title, and he has no prestige, so where can he be ordered to move him to be a border earl. But the eldest brother is different, you are the first marquis of my Daqi, and you are the commander of the Fengcheng Army, and you are deeply appreciated by His Majesty and the King of Xinjiang. ”

Listening to Qingcheng let him come forward and explain the matter to Uncle Dingyuan, Liu Suifeng felt that Qingcheng had calculated it early in the morning, and couldn't help but smile and said, "Yes, even I and you have arranged it." Hey, okay, who made you a virtuous brother, I am a foolish brother, how can being a big brother make it difficult for you. Uncle Dingyuan, you don't have to worry about it, I will make him obedient. ”

Seeing that Liu Suifeng agreed to it, Qingcheng was slightly overjoyed, and hurriedly said, "Thank you, big brother!" ”

"Thanks, this is gone. Okay, let's put these things aside for the time being, Qingcheng, there is something unknown about the foolish brother, since you think of the post-war rectification, could it be that in your opinion, Yunlong will no longer attack in a short period of time? What does this have to do with the abandonment of good peace? ”

Liu Suifeng is worthy of being a general on the border, a first-class martial artist, just through Qingcheng's arrangement, he can see through his thoughts. Indeed, through the matter of Huihe, Qingcheng faintly felt that the war would be delayed for a few days, and when he saw that Liu Suifeng asked about it, he nodded lightly and said: "The eldest brother is really thoughtful, and he actually broke through the younger brother's speculation in one word. That's right, in my opinion, Yunlong shouldn't be aggressive again. And if they stick to it and don't fight, it will be difficult for us to enter again in a short time. ”

Speaking of this, Qingcheng's expression gradually became serious, and there was a little worry in his tone. Liu Suifeng listened, pondered for a moment and said: "Yunlong abandoned Huihe and retreated to the rear, obviously to integrate his troops and make plans again. The enemy's reality is unknown, how many troops there are in the rear, and what kind of configuration our side is not clear, if it is a strong attack at this time, even if it is overcome, it is difficult to guarantee that it will not be a remnant victory. However, the rear Dongtu is still the main enemy of this western expedition, and if Yunlong consumes too many troops, it may not be able to continue. Therefore, Yunlong is stubborn, and we can't rush in. ”

Liu Suifeng's analysis was in place, and Qingcheng nodded in agreement. And after thinking about it, he always felt that Yunlong's abandonment of Huihe this time was a little unexpected, and he couldn't help frowning slightly, and said: "In this battle, Yunlong Lianke Eight Cities, unstoppable, and then supported by Dongtu, it is said that with their habits, even if they are recaptured by us, they should not retreat so quickly." What's more, Huihe is a big city, the scale is no less than Ningyuan, even if it turns from offensive to defensive, Yunlong should stick to Huihe, and then support the rear, why retreat. And what happened in just half an hour? ”

Qingcheng expressed his concerns, and after Liu Suifeng heard it, he felt that he felt that Yunlong's method of using military force had changed somewhat, and after pondering for a while, he raised his eyebrows and asked tentatively: "Do you feel that Yunlong has changed his commander?" ”

"Big brother is smart."

Liu Suifeng said a word, Qingcheng nodded yes, and explained: "In this battle, the vanguard of Yunlong is the Nanpeng Army, and the four generals of Yunlong have long been famous, although the younger brother has never encountered it, but he has also heard of it. Although they are different, they are all belligerent and good generals. They conquered the eight cities, and their morale soared, and it was the time when the momentum was the strongest, although they were successfully counterattacked by us, but they should think about the way to forge ahead, how to abandon the city? The eldest brother is a border general, and he must understand what this practice of abandoning the city without a fight means. ”

"Abandoning the city without a fight, morale is greatly reduced, and there is no sharp spirit, if you are not helpless, it will never be feasible."

Liu Suifeng understood what Qingcheng meant, so he nodded in agreement and said so. Yes, when two armies are at war, no matter what the situation of the battle, they can be defeated, defended, avoided, or not fought, but they must not retreat. Because at the time of the battle, morale is the heaviest, and once it retreats, it is equivalent to admitting defeat, the morale of the soldiers is greatly reduced, and the fighting spirit is sharply reduced, how to seek again?

Therefore, if it weren't for the large gap in forces and the loss of the rear, no one would easily abandon the city without a fight. And according to what Qingcheng said, the four generals of Yunlong are all belligerent and warlike generals, how can there be such a decision? Therefore, Qingcheng guessed that Yunlong should change his coach.

"Abandoning Huihe is by no means the reason for Yunlong's cowardice, but seeing that I have sent troops to the west to help, and the combat strength is good, and the momentum is fierce, so I show the enemy weakness, let me and others think that they are afraid of war and underestimate the enemy. This kind of marching should not be the style of Coach Nanpeng, so I guess that Yunlong must be a change ......."

"Report! Huihe has a letter coming! ”

Before Qingcheng's voice fell, the voice of the Fengcheng army soldier suddenly came from outside the door, and claimed that Hui and He had a letter, and after the two glanced at each other, Liu Suifeng hurriedly replied: "Come in." ”

"Whoa."

The soldier responded, entered the house, knelt on one knee, presented an object with both hands, and said: "Hou Ye, General Duan, Huihe scouts have sent a battle report, Yunlong has left a letter, and named General Duan to open it personally. ”

"Oh? Letters to me? Can there be a signature? ”

"General Yu, the person who signed it, calls himself the right minister of Yunlong."