Under the winter sun, a cold wind blows. On the vast land, the phalanx moved forward slowly, although very slowly, but like a huge monster, it was gradually devouring the distance between the two sides.

When Xiao Siwen looked back, the Liao cavalry in the rear was collecting tents and pulling out the camp and retreating. The front army was also about to ride away, and everyone in the king's tent agreed to retreat to avoid a head-on confrontation with the Zhou infantry.

At this moment, I suddenly saw a large group of horses on the left (east) rushing towards this side from afar! Yelujing gave the order and ordered the cavalry on the left flank to meet the counterattack.

As time passed, the Zhou army had not advanced on the front, and the cavalry on the left flank had already engaged one after another. Centaurs are rushing back and forth in the distance, and sharp weapons are reflected in the sea of people.

Heaven and earth are so vast, and distant shouts seem to come from the ethereal.

The Liao army withdrew from the battlefield one after another, and went a little farther, and the cavalry of the Zhou army did not advance. The army retreated to the camp north of Zhuozhou to the northwest and withdrew from the battlefield, ending the confrontation between the two armies.

Xiao Siwen and the Liao people all believed that the main force of the Zhou infantry would rush to Zhuozhou nearby. The strength of the Zhou army in Zhuozhou City will exceed 100,000! A larger-scale confrontation between the North and the South is about to take shape.

The generals followed the Great Liao Emperor to the camp of the Chinese army in the north...... A village where the people have been taken away, one by one, is disgraced. Neither side hurt the main force in this battle, but the Liao army was obviously very frustrated!

In the afternoon, Yelu Hugo and Yelu Xian also returned to the Zhuozhou camp with elite soldiers. The strength of the Liao army was regrouped and strengthened.

However, the battle of Zhuozhou still can't be fought. More than 100,000 Zhou troops rode on foot in Zhuozhou, and there were cities and fortifications, so it was impossible for the Liao army to defeat the Zhou army here...... Even if you can, you can't sacrifice your money so hard!

Yelu Hugo said: "Wave the army to the west and besiege Jinzhou!" ”

Yelu slanted but objected: "At this time, Daliao is already lagging behind, and the grain is not sufficient, so it is better to withdraw to Youzhou first, and then make plans." ”

Many people support the idea of Yelu obliquely retreating first, but this kind of battle is too unsuccessful to make anything! The attitude of many nobles, tribal leaders became more and more negative.

Xiao Siwen was silent and did not support either side, even if he had a better relationship with Yelu Xuan.

If we support Yelu's proposition of withdrawing first, then the southward march of the Great Liao army can basically be declared over...... As long as you observe the attitudes of the Khitan generals around you, you can understand that once you return to Youzhou, it will be difficult to inspire everyone to launch a new campaign.

However, Yelu Hugo advocated an immediate attack on Jinzhou, and the eastward movement of the front required more heavy grain and grass, and the morale was also insufficient. Xiao Siwen also doubted whether it would be effective after moving eastward?

The controversy lasted only until the next day. Forced by the attitude of the majority, Yelujing decided to temporarily withdraw from Youzhou.

As Xiao Siwen expected, as soon as the troops retreated to Youzhou, some people began to write that the main forces in the north would withdraw troops from the Youzhou area.

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Dong Zunzhi came to the Bazhou Palace, and as soon as he entered the lobby, he saw a group of civil and military officers on both sides, and a room full of people, including Wei Renpu and other adults. Everyone looked sideways and smiled appreciatively.

"General Dong bravely crowned the three armies, and he is really a masterpiece!" Wei Renpu said loudly.

It's finally your turn! Dong Zunzhi is very enjoying the glory of the spotlight at this time, in the Great Zhou, the supremacy of force has not changed! As long as the person who has won the prestige of the country, this is the treatment!

This is the center of the army, but Dong Zunzhi believes that his brilliance and fame will soon spread throughout Tokyo.

"General Dong, please come inside, the official family has been waiting for a long time." Wang Zhong, the eunuch beside the emperor, bowed with a smile on his face.

Dong Zunyu responded with his fists clenched, and strode inside.

Entering the inner house, passing through the quaint corridor, the sunlight shone in from between the pillars, sprinkled on Dong Zunzhi's face, and he was a little intoxicated. The warmth on his face made him feel that spring seemed to have come early!

The inner house of the palace is very quiet, and every pore of Dong Zunzhi's body is comfortable, indescribably comfortable.

Walking into a wooden door, Dong Zunzhi first saw a tall and sturdy back, Guo Shao was wearing a purple round-necked robe, with a golden hairpin on his head, standing by the wall with his hands behind his back, looking up at the hanging map.

Dong Zunzhi walked in, knelt on one knee neatly, and the heavy armor on his body made a sonorous and powerful sound, and he saluted and said loudly: "The last general was ordered to march north to attack the Liao army's grain road, live up to His Majesty's high hopes, and eliminate the Liao army's baggage brigades in Lulong Road and Beikou Road respectively, and return to his life!" ”

Guo Shao turned around, looked at Dong Zunzhi with a smile on his face, and said, "Come on, help General Dong get up and help him remove his armor." Guo Shao said kindly, "You came in wearing such a thick armor to see me, how can you accompany me to dinner?" ”

Dong Zunyu hurriedly stood up by himself.

Guo Shaodao: "The consumption of the army on the Hebei front line is huge, and it is not appropriate to hold a feast to celebrate your achievements." I first invited General Dong to drink alone, and when the class returned to the court, the Jinxiang Hall feasted to celebrate General Dong's achievements. ”

Dong Zunzhi's brain was dizzy, and he hugged his fists and said: "First in the lobby, Deputy Envoy Wei also praised the last general." But the last general felt that he could not afford such a great honor...... The soldiers were all Liao army's baggage and grain teams, and their guards had little power to fight back against the Shangda Zhou elite cavalry. Let's cut melons and chop vegetables like burning, and go around Youzhou, it doesn't seem to be a ......big war."

Guo Shao smiled and shook his head: "General Dong did this well and played an important role in this battle, not how much he won." ”

Dong Zunzhi hurriedly said humbly: "Please ask Your Majesty to solve your doubts for the ministers." ”

Guo Shao turned his head and glanced at the map, and said slowly: "The Liao army has more than 100,000 troops, not all of them are elite, and the combat strength of each department has different levels. The Liao people wanted to send reinforcements halfway, so they divided their troops into two places; General Dong caused heavy losses in the rear of the Liao State, which affected a large number of elite troops of the Liao army, and the Liao army divided its troops again.

Otherwise, how could Li Chuyun dare to easily transfer troops to attack from due north?

Li Chuyun attacked the northern line of Zhuozhou, where there were a large number of infantry and siege men and horses of the Liao army, and the Liao people would divide their troops to rescue! ”

Guo Shao flicked the sleeves of his robe and said calmly: "At this time, the main force of the Great Zhou is riding on foot, or going to Zhuozhou, or having the momentum to counterattack, is it not up to us?" ”

Dong Zunzhi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is strategizing, wise and martial. ”

Guo Shao smiled, his expression relaxed a lot, "After this battle, where the Liao people want to fight, we have to look at our faces, and the loss of troops is not cheap." If we continue to be in Zhuozhou, we are not afraid; The Liao people still have to calculate whether they are hungry or not. ”

Dong Zunzhi couldn't help laughing.

Guo Shao said: "Now that the morale of the Liao army is low and shrinking into Youzhou, I will also take a look at it, what else do they want?" ”

At this time, Wang Zhong stepped forward and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the slave maid sent the cook to cook a few dishes of the sheep sent by General Dong, and those sheep were snatched by General Dong from the Liao people. ”

Guo Shao raised his head and laughed: "Very good, mutton with wine, it should taste good." ”