In addition to the sneak attack and the well-trained and well-equipped Jeju army, the reason for the victory in this battle was largely due to the use of fire and thunder bombs, and a few fire and thunder bombs in the street battle could wipe out a large number of Liao soldiers, and the Liao soldiers became chaotic after losing their commander-in-chief, which allowed Luda, Pang Wanchun and others to lead 5,000 people to fight, and their own side also suffered heavy losses, killing more than 800 people and wounding more than 1,500 people. The war horses were also badly lost, and many war horses were injured by the bows and arrows of the Liao soldiers.

Luda, Pang Wanchun, and Zhao Long are also embarrassed, not to mention the small soldiers, this is an unprecedented tough battle, Luda sighed that it would be good if his big knife team was brought from Jingcheng County, but Jingcheng County also needs to defend Tianhu.

"Heal the wounded, clean up the battlefield. In addition, the body of Xiao Hong, the enemy commander, was not found," Luda asked.

"Back to the battalion commander, we asked the captives to identify it carefully, but we didn't find Xiao Hong's body." A company commander replied.

"Keep looking, Zhao Long, you take someone to look for it, try to find it." Ruda Road.

"Yes, I'll go." Zhao Long took people there.

Pang Wanchun pulled Luda to the side and whispered, "Xiao Hong is probably not dead." ”

"Oh, that's why, the Sprinkle family saw you shoot him off the horse." Ruda said.

"At that time, my arrow was a surprise attack and went straight to Xiao Hong's throat, but I felt that Xiao Hong was deflected at the moment of the arrow, and it was likely to hit the collarbone, so I said that he may not be dead, but now I can only say that he is dead, otherwise the captured Liao soldiers will be emotionally unstable."

Ruda nodded: "This Sprinkler understands. ”

Ruda ordered the wounded to be treated, and the medical guards were busy, and the soldiers captured more than 2,000 Liao soldiers and took them into custody.

As for cleaning up and cleaning, it will be handed over to 20,000 strong men, these people's nerves are relatively thick, and it is not easy to clean the battlefield in the sea of corpses and blood.

Luda said: "Has the herald returned, is there any news from the main force?" ”

Pang Wanchun's door was locked, and he said: "Wang Jiaotou is cautious, it is absolutely impossible to make an appointment and not come, after all, there is something to do." ”

As he spoke, the herald said, covered in blood and hit an arrow in his back.

"Battalion Commander Lu, Battalion Commander Pang, letter." The herald was also tired, and fainted after speaking.

"Military doctor, hurry up." Luda took the letter, looked at it, and handed it to Pang Wanchun.

It turned out that Wang Jin was in big trouble, the Liao army's receiving troops came, and 20,000 cavalry suddenly went south, as Zhao Long said, the Zhendingfu army was timid and afraid of death, and did not dare to fight, and cautiously defended the Lingshou County and the root of the Zhendingfu City and did not dare to fight.

20,000 Liao soldiers came straight to the Hutuo River defense line, and let dozens of miles of horses and ice walls block the way.

Wang Jinshang led 7,000 cavalry, and tens of thousands of strong men with the army were strictly guarded against death, and the Liao soldiers did not attack at night.

Wang Jin rode a horse and watched the Liao soldiers on the opposite side, the Liao soldiers' torches were lit very brightly, and the 20,000 cavalry were mighty.

"Pass the order, the night is not clear about the reality of the Liao soldiers, bows, arrows, artillery are strictly guarded everywhere, and we will make plans tomorrow at dawn." Wang Jin ordered the defense.

The Liao soldiers did not attack, and rested on the spot after retreating for three miles, and the Liao soldiers were stationed simply, and the tents were set up.

The next day, when the sky was bright, Wang Jin took out the latest Qianli Wang issued by the military department, and looked at the Liao soldiers. In fact, this is a telescope imitated by Chaogai, but it is still in the manual stage, and the glass made by the craftsmen is also average, only six or seven in total are made, and only a very few commanders are equipped. Wang Jin was the commander-in-chief of the Northern Route Army, so he was equipped with a clairvoyant mirror. Although it is a handmade product, the effect is still quite good, almost six or seven times like that, I saw that the Liao soldiers seemed to be very idle, brushing horses in the camp. At this time, the Liao soldiers did not pay attention to Mongolian horses, because Mongolian horses were too short, but attached importance to Yanyun horses, high-headed horses were not as extensive as Mongolian horses, as military horses Yanyun horses still need to be brushed frequently to promote blood circulation.

Wang Jin is old, but it is the second time to lead the troops to fight, and he also knows that he has a hard time, don't look at the thousands of cavalry and tens of thousands of infantry on his side. In fact, there are more than 1,000 veterans of the cavalry who have experienced the battle, and the rest are brand new cavalry, and the training is good, but the people and horses have not participated in the battle, the cavalry hedges, and the psychological quality requirements for the horses are extremely high, and the general recruits are suitable to participate in some battles with advantages, and in the current situation, the Liao soldiers are 20,000 cavalry, and Wang Jin does not dare to lead the recruits to rush forward. As for the 10,000 infantrymen, they are only strong men in military uniforms, and those who work and repair fortifications are not real infantrymen, and these strong men will be officially incorporated into the engineering corps after training.

At this time, the Liao soldiers did not move, and the Jeju army did not move.

Wang Jin asked: "How is the battle in Zhao County, there is news from Luda and Pang Wanchun." ”

The adjutant general said: "The herald has just arrived, Zhao County has won a great victory, and Zhao County has been taken, destroying more than 7,000 enemies and capturing more than 2,000 people. More than 10,000 remnants of the enemy fled eastward. Luda and Pang Wanchun suffered heavy casualties, and nearly half of the 5,000 soldiers who participated in the battle suffered casualties, making it difficult to have combat effectiveness in the short term. ”

Wang Jin was shocked, shook his head and sighed: "The Liao soldiers have fled, and the people of Hebei will suffer again." Pass my orders to Luda and Pang Wanchun, leaving 1,000 soldiers to take care of the wounded and guard the prisoners, and the rest of the cavalry will follow the Liao soldiers, but try not to force them into a hurry, so as not to kill people and set fire to the Liao soldiers. ”

"Yes." The herald hurried to give the order.

Wang Jin and the Liao soldiers confronted each other, and no one went to war, so they were deadlocked.

Let's say that it was already evening when Luda and others in Zhao County received Wang Jin's order, and the soldiers were physically and mentally exhausted after the battle. Ruda looked at the order and said, "The whole army is assembled." ”

The horn sounded, and even the wounded soldiers who could move were gathered, and Luda swept everyone coldly with a pair of big eyes, and said: "The war has just ended, everyone is tired, very tired, and they should have had a good rest, but more than 10,000 Liao soldiers fled." When the Liao soldiers fled, they didn't bring any grain and grass baggage, which means that 10,000 Liao soldiers will rob wherever they go, kill people and set fires, and the people of our Great Song Dynasty will suffer from the Liao soldiers again. The Sprinkle family only asks you, do you dare to fight again. ”

"Kill, kill, kill." The soldiers raised their weapons aloft and shouted loudly.

Luda said: "Zhao Long." ”

"Yes." Zhao Long was listed.

"I order you to lead a thousand lightly wounded soldiers to take care of the seriously wounded soldiers and guard the prisoners, and the strong men who have been summoned will also be left for you, and the old owner Shi and Xiao Lao will assist you, and you must hold Zhao County and wait for the army to come." Ruda Road.

Zhao Long said: "Yes, I guarantee to complete the task." ”