Although Abicheril retreated, he still didn't forget to touch Taiyuan Mansion. He used a small number of cavalry to conduct a surprise reconnaissance on the front of the defense of Taiyuan Province, and it was proved that Liu Xianzhi was completely correct in not mobilizing his troops and ordering all parts of the country to be ready for battle, although these areas with insufficient garrison strength relied on the defense plan arranged by Xue Boren to make the Turks completely unable to attack. It would have been a different matter if Abicilil's army had been killed, but for ordinary generals, Taiyuan's defense was as strong as an iron bucket, so the Turks quickly gave up the attack. Abicherier, who learned the news of Taiyuan's complete defense, sighed to the sky, and had to lead his troops back to the grassland. So far, this major battle involving Liaodong, Youzhou, and Taiyuan has come to an end. The casualties of the Silk Kingdom in this battle were as high as 60,000, of which the losses of Xue Boren's troops accounted for more than half, and the Tuqi army also lost more than 30,000 people. Most of the poisoned soldiers, except for those who died violently immediately, recovered their health after treatment, but that was more than a month after they were discharged.

As far as this result is concerned, it can be said that Tuqi has a clear advantage, but it is an out-and-out failure. Because the fundamental purpose of this operation was not achieved, Xue Boren is still alive. Moreover, the goal of eliminating the supreme commander of the northern important town of the Silk Country was not only not achieved, but there was another powerful opponent - Liu Xianzhi. In addition, in Liaodong, Youzhou and Youzhou did not achieve any substantial benefits, and the loss of more than 30,000 people in vain can be said to be an action that has lost all the capital.

Of course, the country of silk doesn't see itself as the winner. After all, the losses this time were very huge, and the reason for this defeat was that Emperor Liu Yan blindly commanded Xue Boren to attack in order to ensure the smooth progress of the Goryeo expedition. However, no one would blame the emperor for this mistake, so in order to vent this overwhelming resentment, most people invariably blamed Goryeo, which was also one of the inducements for the future conquest of Goryeo.

In addition to huge losses in personnel, materiel. The Silk Country has also suffered a huge loss of human resources. He Ling, the protector of Liaodong, fell ill due to overwork during the battle, and was eventually bedridden until his death. Before the veteran died, he played the imperial court and promoted Su Chengdong, the deputy protector, to succeed him as the protector, so Su Chengdong sat on the position of the protector of Liaodong at the age of only 33, thus refreshing the record set by Chang Miao for being the protector of Liaodong at the age of 35.

The other is Xue Boren, the envoy of Taiyuan Economic Strategy, and Lu Qinghan, the deputy general. Xue Boren was delayed in defending Ulzhou City to treat his injured leg, and in the end, Liu Yan couldn't cure his broken leg even if he asked for a famous doctor. Since then, he has been disabled and can no longer fight on horseback. Deputy General Lu Qinghan was hit by an arrow from Abicheril in order to rescue Xue Boren, in addition to multiple arrow wounds, he only woke up after ten days, and he was lucky enough to escape death He recuperated for more than half a year before recovering. Although Xue Boren was still able to preside over day-to-day affairs, in fact there was a vacancy in the supreme commander of Taiyuan Province.

The only winner in this battle was Liu Xianzhi, the king of Zhongyi County, who only used 700 cavalry and bluffing reinforcements to scare away the Tuqi army and relieve the siege of Ulzhou, making a staggering achievement. Not only that, but Hao Mancai, who was under his command, also brought a large number of vehicles to clean up the battlefield. swept away the military supplies left behind by the Tuqi army, which can be said to be a big profit. In this regard, the defenders in Ulzhou City could only watch with their eyes, after all, their lives were saved by these small two or three thousand people, which made many soldiers envious and hateful but helpless. Liu Xianzhi, who entered Ulzhou City, immediately went to meet Xue Boren, who looked haggard due to his pain and tiredness. Liu Xianzhi was respectful to the titular chief, but he couldn't see much enthusiasm from his face that didn't look yin or yang. After a few days of recuperation, Xue Boren's spirits improved a lot, so the two met again. Liu Xianzhi told him that his leg might be difficult to recover. However, he will be sent to the capital for treatment, and Lu Qinghan's injuries are too serious. It is not advisable to travel far, so you can only stay in Ulju City temporarily to recuperate. Then the two talked for a long time, Xue Boren was shocked by the young prince, and immediately decided to temporarily entrust the defense work of Taiyuan to Liu Xianzhi, and he would return to the capital for treatment first.

Under Liu Xianzhi's careful arrangement, Xue Boren was comfortably sent to the capital. Xue Boren, who entered Beijing again, saw the prosperous face of Chang'an. I couldn't help but feel sad. Xue Boren, who is nearly half a hundred years old, is now at the peak of a military general, regardless of his personal physical strength, martial arts, and actual combat command experience, he has reached the peak, but this failure not only disgraced his reputation. It also caused irreversible damage to the body. Although the doctors in the capital may be able to find a way, there is still hope, but Xue Boren himself understands that his leg is very unlikely to heal with his years of experience in the army. A military general who cannot fight on horseback is not competent to fight against the Turgean Contract, and his military career may come to an end. Fortunately, there is Liu Xianzhi in Taiyuan, although this person is young, he is really a talent, and he should be safe to think about it.

Speaking of which, Liu Xianzhi is really a powerful character, not to mention the high send-off all the way, he was arranged to a delicate mansion as soon as he entered the capital, and the plaque at the door clearly reads "Xue Mansion". The environment here is quiet, the style is elegant, the servants are all available, and all of them are quick to do things, Xue Boren, who has been a horse all his life, has never been treated so favorably, but feels unnatural.

After a day's rest, someone came to report the visit of Lord Wu Sicheng, the young eunuch in the palace, and Xue Boren hurriedly ordered someone to invite him in. After a short time, Wu Sicheng entered the house with his subordinates, and after the two sides said goodbye to each other, Wu Sicheng sat on the edge of the bed.

"Your Majesty is deeply guilty of working hard for the country, Your Majesty is deeply guilty, Your Majesty is lacking in skills due to state affairs, and I am specially sent to visit Lord Jinglue, and when Your Majesty takes out of it, I will come to visit my lord in person."

Wu Sicheng's meaning is very clear, and Emperor Liu Yan regretted that he ordered the troops to be surrounded, and then he was injured. Xue Boren smiled at the moment and said: "Long live my emperor said that Xue really can't bear it, Xue is deeply favored by the emperor, even if his liver and brain are smeared, and there is no way to repay his broken bones, what is this leg?" ”

Wu Sicheng said with a smile: "It is really the luck of our dynasty that Lord Jingluo understands the righteousness so well, His Majesty has been talking to me for several days that I should not force my lord to send troops, and as a result, tens of thousands of soldiers sacrificed their lives for the country, and I am even more sorry for my lord." In fact, there is another thing I would like to ask you about this time. ”

"Don't dare to ask for advice, the young eunuch just said it."

"Just yesterday, when your majesty came to Chang'an, Your Majesty received two more messages. One is that our army has captured Pyongyang City, captured all the members of the Goryeo royal family except for King Fu, and is preparing to go to the capital to wait for the emperor's fate. ”

"Goryeo submitted?" Xue Boren's eyes lit up: "That's really gratifying, we have been fighting hard for six years, and we finally have a perfect result." The spirit that has always been protected in heaven can finally rest in peace. ”

Wu Sicheng smiled bitterly: "Don't be happy too early, adults, things are not so simple." The other is big bad news, and it has something to do with you, an adult. ”

Xue Boren was stunned for a moment and said, "What does it have to do with you?" ”

"yes. I heard that Lord Wang Hanxin, the captain of the prison gate, is your senior apprentice. Ling Gaozu led his troops to attack the members of the Goryeo royal family who were escorted to him, and no one from King Choi Wendeok was spared. Your Majesty is furious about this, but Wang Hanxin is the greatest hero in the pacification of Goryeo, and I would like to ask your Excellency how to deal with this matter. ”

Wu Sicheng noticed that Xue Boren had lost his mind for nearly ten minutes. (To be continued......)