The First Battle of Xiangguo can be said to be the largest battle in the Central Plains since the Hanoi War, and it was a life-and-death battle between the nascent Ran Wei regime and Zhuhu. More than 200,000 people were killed and wounded on both sides, and between Xiangguo and Handan, there was a sea of corpses and blood, and the situation was tragic and shocking.

Shi Jian had planned a treacherous plan for a long time, but he did not succeed after all, he not only lost 100,000 soldiers and horses, but also almost lost the Xiangguo that he had managed to occupy. On the other hand, the Xianbei Murong clan originally tried to unite the Di people and Shi Jian to annihilate Ran Min in one fell swoop, but after the bloody battle, it seemed that no one took advantage of anything. After Wang Shicheng's reinforcements arrived, the Hu people retreated in time and saved a considerable part of their strength, on the other hand, Ran Min's soldiers and horses suffered serious losses, which was also an important reason why he did not continue the pursuit.

The two sides retreated in a hurry, and Ran Min was not in a hurry to return to Yecheng, but let the army stay in Handan to rest, and only transferred the soldiers and horses brought by Wang Shicheng back to Yecheng to garrison.

The Northern Expedition, which lasted nearly half a year and was almost launched with the strength of the whole country, ended hastily in this way.

Ran Min stood at the head of the city, looking at the north, without saying a word. Zhang Mufeng stood not far away, with strips of cloth still wrapped around his arms, obviously the wound had not healed. Vice General Gou hurriedly came, and seeing Ran Min's grim expression, he didn't step forward, and asked Zhang Mufeng in a low voice: "What is Your Majesty doing?" ”

"Didn't do anything, didn't say a word." Zhang Mufeng glanced at Ran Min.

Vice General Gou sighed, turned around and was about to leave, Zhang Mufeng asked, "Have you done everything Your Majesty asked you to do?" ”

"That's where it comes from! It's hard to put into words! Vice Admiral Gou said with embarrassment.

"How's it going?" Zhang Mufeng asked.

At this time, Ran Min turned around and shouted, "Vice General Gou!" Come here! ”

Vice General Gou hurriedly raised his head and responded: "Yes......"

Hard-headed, he came to Ran Min, saluted, handed over a report, and said: "Your Majesty, this is the battle of Xiangguo, the casualties that will be counted at the end, please take a look!" ”

Ran Min took the report from Vice General Gou, hesitated, but still opened it, and after a closer look, his brows furrowed even more, and his face became even more ugly.

"Is there any omission from this?" Ran Min asked.

Vice General Gou lowered his head and responded cautiously: "The last general has counted three times before and after, and it is confirmed!" ”

Ran Min directly crumpled the report into a ball, smashed it on the ground, and said angrily: "Nearly 200,000 soldiers and horses, after this battle, nearly half of them have been lost, and countless horses, bows, arrows and weapons have been lost, and my Great Wei vitality has been greatly injured. ”

After speaking, Ran Min slammed his fist on the city bricks, and Vice General Gou hurriedly comforted: "Your Majesty is angry, take care of the dragon body!" ”

"Where's Mr. Qin!" Ran Min turned his head and asked.

"Return to Your Majesty, wait under the city!" Adjutant General Gou said.

Ran Min glanced at Zhang Mufeng, Zhang Mufeng understood in his heart, the opponent gave an order, and his subordinates left in a hurry.

After a while, Qin Huaishan slowly walked over with Zhu Song's support. Seeing Qin Huaishan's appearance, Ran Min asked, "Sir, what's wrong?" ”

Qin Huaishan's face was a little pale at this time, his face was haggard, as if he hadn't seen him for a few days, Qin Huaishan was more than ten years old.

"It's okay, the old minister is just old! These days are tired, just rest for a few days! Qin Huaishan coughed twice and said, "General Wang has already sent a horse to investigate the movements of the Hu people, and in addition, he has also sent a fine work to the land of Guanzhong!" ”

"The villain of the Di clan actually made a sudden move at this time, if it weren't for Fu Hong leading the troops to attack my rear, the Murong clan and Shi Jian would have been defeated!" Ran Min said resentfully.

"It's the old minister who has neglected to observe! If they had sent someone to keep an eye on the Di people earlier, they would have taken advantage of the loophole! ”

"Zhu Song!"

"The last general!"

"What about the loss of the wolf knight?" Ran Min asked.

"After this great battle, more than 600 brothers of the wolf rider were killed and more than 800 were wounded! Nearly half of them were seriously injured! ”

Ran Min took a deep breath and said resentfully: "The wolf rider is my right-hand man, and he has never suffered such a loss!" ”

"Your Majesty is angry! In this battle with the Hu people, we lost nearly 100,000 people, but the losses of the Hu people were greater than ours! According to the understanding of the last general, the Xianbei people, the Huns, the Qian, and Di people, their losses add up to at least 200,000 people! In general, we are already victorious! ”

Qin Huaishan said on the side: "Your Majesty, what Zhu Song said is right! To a certain extent, we did win! You don't have to be so pessimistic! ”

"Sir, that's not what you're talking about! You don't have to be here to comfort me! Ran Min glanced at Qin Huaishan and said, "Lost 100,000 soldiers, and didn't build an inch, what kind of victory is this?" Now that Xianbei has controlled Youzhou, without the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun as a barrier, Xianbei's soldiers and horses can go south at any time! In this battle, the biggest beneficiary is the Xianbei people, not us! Although the Hu people lost their troops and generals, but for Murong Jun, the soldiers and horses he lost could be replenished soon, but we are different! The land occupied by the Great Wei is not as big as the territory of the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun, how do you say the word victory! ”

In the face of Ran Min's rebuke, Zhu Song, Qin Huaishan and others did not dare to quibble, so they could only remain silent.

"Have you ever sent someone to see the few cantonments that were established before?" Ran Min asked again.

"Back to Your Majesty, I have already sent someone to see it yesterday!" Qin Huaishan replied.

"How's it going?"

"Most of them have been destroyed, only a small number of them will still be able to grow food, and there may be some harvest next year."

"It's a pity for the blood and sweat of the soldiers!" Ran Min gritted his teeth and said, "Originally, I planned to use this as a price to lure the Hu people into our trap, but I didn't expect to fail in the end!" I'm afraid this is a bamboo basket for water! ”

"Your Majesty don't be discouraged, General Li has cleaned up the battlefield with his men in the past few days, and he has gained something!"

"What's the catch?"

"In the melee, the Hu people also lost some grain, grass, baggage, and money, although it can't offset the loss of grain in several of our cantonments, but it makes up for it somewhat!"

Ran Min nodded slightly, for him, this news can barely be regarded as a little comfort.

"The Di people withdrew with the Xianbei people at that time, they will definitely take a detour back to Guanzhong, I want you to send someone to find out their movements! This account ......"

Before he finished speaking, there was a sudden sound of footsteps of "dong dong dong", Ran Min frowned slightly, and at this time, a subordinate voice came: "Your Majesty!" There is a case! ”

Hearing this news, everyone's hearts tightened, Ran Min stepped forward and asked, "What's the situation!" ”

"General Li led people to patrol outside the city, and they encountered Shi Jian's soldiers and horses, and they have already fought!"

"Shijian!" Ran Min immediately asked, "Are you sure it's Shi Jian?" How many centaurs! ”

"Probably a few thousand! It's twenty miles southwest of Xiangguo! General Li sent someone back to report the news, and the person who reported the news had just arrived! ”

"Not good! When General Li went out of the city, he only brought more than 1,000 people, and at this time, he fought against thousands of people in Shijian, I am afraid it is difficult to win! Qin Huaishan said to Ran Min.

Ran Min didn't say a word, left in a hurry, and instructed Zhang Mufeng and Zhu Song: "Order the wolf rider to rescue the second uncle immediately!" ”

"Your Majesty! You can't go! Qin Huaishan shouted as he chased after him.

"Nope! I must go in person! Ran Min stood up and said to Qin Huaishan: "If it were someone else, I might not go!" But the other party is Shi Jian! I must go in person! He has fled from my men three or four times, the revenge of the Xihua Marquis Mansion has not been avenged, his father's spirit in the sky cannot rest in peace, and I don't think about the blood debt owed by Shi Jian! If you can't stab this person, I won't be able to sleep and eat! ”

After speaking, Ran Min left without looking back, and Zhang Mufeng and the others hurriedly followed.

"Adjutant General Gou!" Qin Huaishan shouted out to Deputy General Gou again.

"What do you command, sir?"

Qin Huaishan said to Deputy General Gou: "Your Majesty is full of revenge, only take such a few people out, the old man is really not at ease, you bring five thousand cavalry to follow, just in case!" Be sure to protect Your Majesty! ”

Vice General Gou nodded again and again: "Sir, rest assured, the last general will definitely live up to expectations!" ”