Zhang Shumo came to the county office, and Cai Zhi had already counted the casualties of yesterday's battle. This time, the casualties of the Wu Xiu Army were nearly 8,000, reaching more than half. Moreover, Jiang Bin's men also lost more than 2,000 people, and if they are added together, there were more than 10,000 casualties in this battle.

Hearing this number, Zhang Shumo was distressed. Regarding yesterday's battle, Zhang Shumo repeatedly deliberated many times, and his side made two mistakes, which led to considerable losses in this battle.

The first is that I think about the problem too simply. If you can pay attention to Zhou Gang, you will not choose to take the initiative. Although you can only kill a few thousand enemies, you can retain your strength to the greatest extent.

The second is that Han Jia did not send troops to support in time as agreed, otherwise he could have inflicted heavy losses on the enemy cavalry when the opponent's reinforcements did not arrive, and then retreated safely. So this time, we must make Han Jia, who did not send troops as agreed, pay the due price!

Thinking of this, Zhang Shumo immediately said to Niu Ci: "Lord Niu, arrange for someone to kill pigs and sheep, I will hold a celebration banquet tonight to reward all the soldiers!" ”

Niu Ci was quite surprised when he heard this, as a young man, Niu Ci was most familiar with the use of money and grain in the city. Zhang Shumo has never been willing to spend money on such extravagant things, and today is the sun coming out in the west.

Then Zhang Shumo ordered Niu Wen to write an invitation and ask someone to send it to the Northern Route Army, inviting Han Jia and Jiang Bin to participate in the celebration banquet to thank them for their assistance yesterday.

Everything was arranged, Zhang Shumo took Hu Kun to the prison, and the two Liang Jia brothers were locked up in prison.

"I've got good news and bad news for you, which one do you want to hear first?" Zhang Shumo said to the two.

The two didn't know what Zhang Shumo's intentions were, and Liang Jia asked tentatively, "Is it related to yesterday's battle?" ”

Zhang Shumo smiled: "That's right, since you don't choose, I'll tell you the good news first." I didn't win a big victory because you leaked Su Yi's plan, so you don't have to worry about Su Yi. ”

"And what about the bad news?" Liang Qi asked.

"The bad news is that I have lost nearly 8,000 soldiers, and I am angry now, so I plan to kill you to vent my anger!" After Zhang Shumo finished speaking, he stared at the two coldly.

The two of them were frightened when they heard it, and Liang Qi hurriedly said: "You can't kill us, we are also forced to be helpless." And we are willing to work for you, now that the foreign enemy is invading, it is the time to employ people, you can leave us to help you solve problems! ”

Liang Qi knelt down as he spoke, and Liang Jia hesitated for a moment and knelt down: "Zhang Shumo, I was single-handedly promoted by Lord Su Han, so I must be loyal to the Su family, otherwise I will have a reputation for being disloyal." That's why I followed Su Yi to Jingguo this time, but I'm not sincere, after all, I'm also from Huaiguo! ”

Zhang Shumo sneered after hearing this: "Hmph! Joke! Do you still have the face to think of yourself as a nostalgic person? When you lead foreign enemies to attack us, you are not worthy to be Huaiguo. He also quibbled that he was loyal, and that if you were truly loyal, you should be loyal to your country, and not for the sake of your own reputation! In the face of national interests, what is the value of personal gains and losses? Let me tell you, I also have a bottom line, you have crossed the line! ”

After speaking, Zhang Shumo glanced at Hu Kun. Hu Kun pulled out the dagger without hesitation, and ended their lives under the wailing of the two.

Then, Zhang Shumo ordered Pan Feng to behead all the two thousand Jingguo soldiers in Xiuwuzhi City, and asked his subordinates to send their heads to the Jingguo camp. Zhang Shumo is not a person who is addicted to killing, but in the face of invaders, Zhang Shumo will never be merciful!

In the camp of the North Route Army, Han Jia and Jiang Bin behaved differently after receiving the invitation. Jiang Bin immediately packed up and prepared to go to the appointment, but Han Jia pondered: What is the purpose of this chapter of Shumo to send him an invitation? It stands to reason that if he didn't send troops as agreed, Zhang Shumo would definitely be furious, why would he send an invitation to himself?

Han Jia, who couldn't figure it out, asked Jiang Bin: "What did Zhang Shumo say to us last night?" ”

Jiang Bin shook his head: "It was already late after the battle yesterday, and I didn't talk much. Why would the general ask such a question? ”

"I wondered, I didn't send troops this time, why did he send us an invitation?"

Jiang Bin smiled: "General Han is too worried, didn't I send troops last night?" We have lost more than 2,000 people, shouldn't Zhang Shumo invite us to a banquet? And if I hadn't arrived in time last night, I am afraid that it would be difficult for their martial arts army to die well. ”

Han Jia nodded, Jiang Bin's analysis was not unreasonable, and he would have to mix in Zhang Shumo's territory in the future, so he had to give him some face, so let's go tonight.

In the evening, Zhang Shumo held a banquet in the mansion, except for Pang Yuan, who was seriously injured, and the rest of the meritorious figures who contributed to the defense of the city were all present.

Zhang Shumo raised his wine glass and glanced around, and then said to everyone: "This first glass of wine is a tribute to the soldiers who died on the battlefield yesterday, without them, Xiu Wuzhi would be doomed!" ”

Everyone drank it all, and then Zhang Shumo raised his glass again: "This second cup of wine, I salute all the soldiers in the army and everyone here." At the moment of the great enemy, you can do your best to guard Xiu Wuzhi, Zhang is grateful! ”

After Zhang Shumo finished speaking, everyone humbly conceded to each other and drank the second glass of wine.

After two glasses of wine, Zhang Shumo's face showed a hint of drunkenness: "This third glass of wine, I want to pay tribute to yesterday's heroes!" ”

Speaking of this, Zhang Shumo walked into the crowd: "You have also seen the danger of yesterday, if it weren't for General Pang Yuan's containment and pulling, I'm afraid that my martial arts army would be wiped out." So this credit belongs to General Pang Yuan! ”

After speaking, Zhang Shumo came to Pan Feng's side again: "The first merit was given to General Pang, and this great merit naturally belongs to General Pan Feng!" Yesterday, General Pan showed the majesty of our army, beheaded the heroes, punished Chai Meng, and retreated from the 50,000 army of Jingguo, which is really a great hero in the world! ”

After hearing this, everyone applauded, and Liu Naturally, who was on the side, deliberately learned Zhang Shumo's tone and repeated what he had just said, which made Pan Feng embarrassed. Zhang Shumo smiled, signaled everyone to be quiet, and then came to Jiang Bin and Han Jia's side.

"Half of yesterday's credit goes to General Jiang Bin of the Northern Route Army! If it weren't for General Jiang Bin's timely support, our Wu Xiu Army would not have been able to return to the city safely! Ladies and gentlemen, let's pay tribute to the above three heroes in this third cup of wine! ”

As soon as these words came out, Han Jia's face immediately changed color. Jiang Bin on the side was also very embarrassed, why did Zhang Shumo only mention himself and not General Han? Was it deliberately to embarrass General Han?

Han Jia also sneered in her heart: Zhang Shumo deliberately invited himself to come, I am afraid that it was to humiliate himself. Hum! He was still too naïve, and this humiliation was nothing to himself! Thinking of this, Han Jia drank all the wine in the glass in one gulp, but instead congratulated Jiang Bin with a happy look.

Seeing Han Jia's performance, Zhang Shumo also sneered: "I have always had clear rewards and punishments, and after paying tribute to the heroes, it is time for us to punish the sinners." Come on, tie up Han Jia! ”