The war against Gaoding officially ended from the beginning of spring to the end of autumn.

Zhang Yan's 40,000 soldiers and horses plus 30,000 soldiers and horses sent by Guo Jia to three generals and one military division, a total of 70,000 soldiers, not only defeated the 100,000 southern barbarians led by Meng Shu, but also penetrated deep into the southwest of Yuejun County, and wiped out the 100,000 troops of Gaoding who were shrinking in defense and surviving, and in the autumn of the sixth year of Jian'an, the rebellion in the south of Yizhou was all quelled.

In this battle, the Taiping army suffered nearly 30,000 casualties, and if the enemy attacked and defended, perhaps the casualties would be at most 10,000, but after all, it was deep in the south, fighting in a familiar area with Gaoding, the king of Yue Junyi, and it was also the main attack, and this casualty figure Guo Jia was still acceptable.

The number of victories and defeats, Guo Jia has long been confident, the Taiping army is far superior to the enemy in terms of combat power and equipment, although it is an early comparison of the enemy and my outnumber, but the side with stronger comprehensive strength must be the Taiping army.

The triumphant army was welcomed by the people of the city, and Guo Jia personally led the civil and military forces out of the city to greet them.

In the eyes of the people, the current Taiping army is invincible, although the world is still a situation of princes, but the people of Yizhou have been peaceful, and there are powerful monarchs as protectors, and they support Guo Jia's rule from the heart.

The scene of greeting was grand, the drums were ringing in unison, and the boiling people were crowded on both sides of the road, just to catch a glimpse of the demeanor of the general, and the young children especially admired Xu Chu, the famous tiger idiot in the Taiping Army.

Guo Jia led the crowd out of the city, led in front of the civil and military, stood with his hands in his hands, and after the army returning to the city was getting closer and closer, he saw Zhang Yan turn over and dismount and come to Guo Jia with his hands and fists: "Report to the lord, the Yue Jun thief king Gao Ding has been killed and the head is hung at the gate of the Yue Jun Zhi City, and the thief army is either dead or surrendering, waiting for the lord to fall." ”

"Feiyan, in the past, you always complained that there was no war to fight, but this time it took nearly a year to Pingnan, and you suffered a lot outside, right? Hehe, I have set up a feast in the city, just wait for you to return and have a feast to celebrate! ”

Guo Jia caressed Zhang Yan's hand affectionately, and looked at Deng Zhi with an excited expression behind Zhang Yan, this young man had wind and frost on his face, and the battle in the past year made him look a little vicissitudes and a lot of maturity.

Perhaps in terms of military status, Xu Chu should be above Zhang Yan, but in this crusade against the southern rebels, Zhang Yan is the protagonist, and Xu Chu is the helping hand sent by Guo Jia, so at the first moment of returning to the city, it is Zhang Yan, Xu Chu, Yan Yan, Pang Tong, and Wu Yi who are talking to Guo Jia.

Several generals who went out to fight and Pang Tong, who was spotlessly dressed, dismounted one after another and came to Guo Jia to resume his life, Guo Jia stood in front of Xu Chu after greeting a few words one by one.

Sometimes Guo Jia feels that no matter how old Xu Chu is, he is like a big boy, because he can't hide his thoughts.

Looking at his lifeless face, Guo Jia knew why Xu Chu was like this without asking.

"How many soldiers have been killed?"

Guo Jia asked in a low voice.

Xu Chu is actually used to seeing death, but no matter how many times he experiences it, he is very depressed in his heart.

"Nearly eight thousand."

Xu Chu said in a sullen voice.

Guo Jia patted him on the shoulder and said, "You can cry and get drunk if you want, but you can't be depressed." ”

Sometimes Guo Jia is also very helpless, Xu Chu's soldiers are often the most casualties, give him 5,000, after a battle, he can bury more than 3,000, give him 10,000, and in less than a year, there are only 2,000 left.

Casualties are inevitable, and Xu Chu leading the troops is to pay attention to a brave and fearless, his department has large casualties, but every time he fights, it is his troops who are at the forefront, and it is his troops who kill several enemies, and the biggest is his troops.

Guo Jia didn't need to read the battle report to expect that Xu Chu's 10,000 soldiers and horses were killed by 8,000, and at least 30,000 enemies were killed.

The pacification of the southern part of the country was a milestone for Guo Jia's ruling regime, not only did he officially hold the entire Yizhou in his hands, but also from the map, after the expansion of his territory, the upper reaches of the Yangtze River to Guanzhong were his territory of influence, and only the northwest Liangzhou was left to unify Guanxi.

This year, the wind and rain were smooth and the harvest was very rich, and the victory was won, Guo Jia ordered the whole territory of Yizhou to reduce taxes for one season, and for the people, the income was two or three percent more than in previous years, and the southern part of the country that had just been included in Guo Jia's rule felt Guo Jia's favor under this policy of benefiting the people.

The next step will definitely be to promote the election officials to take office in the south in the new year, and fully implement the ruling power in one county at a time.

In Chengdu, Guo Jia and hundreds of civil and military officials indulged in drinking, Zhang Yan was the protagonist of this victory, colleagues and him frequently toasted, the scene was very warm, pushing the cup to change the lamp, and staggering.

Guo Jia suddenly came to Xu Chu's side and sat down, Xu Chu raised his wine glass and saluted Guo Jia, and the two drank the wine in the glass.

"Zhong Kang, look at that one, do you still know him?"

Following Guo Jia's gaze, Xu Chu looked towards the seat where the civil official was and found a majestic man who was out of place.

"Yo, isn't that Nanban Meng? I heard that he had submitted to his lord, but why did he sit next to him? ”

Xu Chu and Meng Shu had a confrontation on the battlefield, so they naturally recognized it at a glance.

Guo Jia put his arm on Xu Chu's shoulder and chuckled: "I asked him to read some books with Zi Meng, listening to what Zi Meng said, he is quite obedient, and I don't know if his brain has been enlightened for almost a year." Zhong Kang, I want him to follow you in the army. ”

Xu Chu turned his head to look at Guo Jia, to be honest, he is not necessarily much stronger than Meng Shu, Xu Chu has always been self-aware, he is an ice-breaking knife, the owner is Guo Jia, Guo Jia asked him to cut wherever he wanted, he would cut it, and never hesitate.

"I can't teach him anything, Lord Zi is very knowledgeable, isn't it good for him to follow Master Zi Ming?"

The corners of Guo Jia's mouth turned up, and he asked Xu Chu rhetorically: "Does Zhongkang think that I expect him to learn a knowledge that has gone through the heavens and the earth?" As long as he understands the major rights and wrongs, doesn't have a blank mind in case of trouble, and listens to everything others say seriously, I will be relieved. To tell the truth, there are so many people in the army who can suppress him, but he has already come to serve me, so I can't give him another dismount, right? You have fought with him, and I heard that he is very convinced of you, so I will follow you in the future, firstly, I will give him an explanation, and secondly, there are many people around Zhongkang who can be used. ”

Xu Chu probably understood.

But his brow furrowed.

"But I am all Han in this army, so I can't just let him be a captain, right? I don't have the heart to do a joust for him alone, it's too troublesome. ”

This kind of thing is easy to understand, the Taiping army defeated the Southern Barbarian army, Meng Huo is strictly a general, and he is arranged under Xu Chu, if he is a small soldier, Meng Shu is unwilling, if Meng Huo is an officer, the soldiers are unwilling, and they are in a dilemma.

Guo Jia patted Xu Chu's shoulder and played with taste: "When did I make it difficult for Zhong Kang?" ”

Xu Chuhu looked at Guo Jia suspiciously, and asked, "Does the lord have a way?" ”

Guo Jia chuckled and said, "Hey, I won't go around in circles with you anymore." To tell the truth, Meng Shu is not just a person to serve, he has many people who are willing to join the Taiping Army, there are not only Nanban warriors but also young and middle-aged people of the Yi tribe, they are not good at attacking cities and villages, and they are not good at plain field warfare, but in the mountainous environment, their combat ability is not comparable to ordinary people. War, no one can predict the natural environment, I intend to form a new army, handed over to Zhong Kang to command, this army is called Wudang Fei Army, if the mountain and forest environment, this army will be the key to success or failure, I don't know what Zhong Kang wants? If you don't want to, it doesn't matter, I'll find someone else to rule. ”

Xu Chu lifted the wine jug and filled it for Guo Jia first, and then filled it himself, and after drinking it with Guo Jia, Xu Chu tilted his head to look at Guo Jia, and said angrily and funny: "The lord has said this, if I don't obey, wouldn't I know what to do?" Besides, the lord knows that I will definitely agree, and he said something to find someone else, hum, this is a radical general. ”

Hahaha Guo Jia raised his head and laughed, in fact, he was very sure that Xu Chu would take this errand.

Dian Wei has a tiger guard, is a foot soldier, Gan Ning first has a silver feather flying cavalry, the current governor of the navy, Zhang Liao has a crossbow soldier and a dead battalion of broken cavalry, Gao Shun has an invincible trap camp, Xu Chu also wants to lead an army with outstanding combat characteristics, and now, he finally has a chance.

No Flying Army.

No matter what the combat power is, it can be regarded as a well-known army.

Rich types of troops and a variety of troop combinations can make Guo Jia more calmly face any unexpected situation, whether it is natural or artificial, he can't rely on only one branch of the army to fight the world.

got up from Xu Chu and left, Guo Jia walked to Wu Yi's table next to him and sat down.

Wu Yi looked a little flattered.

In terms of qualifications and personal relationships, he is obviously not as good as the relationship between Xu Chudian, Wei Ganning and others and Guo Jia, and Guo Jia is so kind to Xu Chu, which also reflects Xu Chu's status on the other hand.

"Ziyuan, I'll give you a drink."

Wu Yi was stunned, Guo Jia personally poured him full of wine, and the two drank it.

"Thank you, Lord."

He seemed to be a little obedient, Guo Jia put down the shelf and sat next to him, in fact, he didn't want to listen to his words of thanks.

"Ziyuan, I have something I want to ask for your opinion."

Guo Jia suddenly spoke.

Wu Yi didn't know why, and even wondered if he had heard it wrong.

"Ling Mei has passed the flowery years, youth is fleeting, red face is easy to age, if the lifelong event is delayed for a few more years, she is a half-old, if this is the case, isn't it a pity? I intend to take Miss Wu as a concubine, I don't know what Ziyuan's intentions are? ”

The eldest brother is like a father, the current speaker of the Wu family is Wu Yi, and Guo Jia must be in front of Wu Yi if he wants to open his mouth to propose marriage.

When Chang Wu Yi's wine glass fell off the table, he looked away with some trepidation, and said in a trembling voice but very resolutely: "In this matter, please forgive the lord, the last general has already promised her sister not to interfere in her life's affairs, if she sister is unwilling, the last general will not be able to agree to the lord." ”

I didn't expect his reaction to be so big, and the words in his mouth also surprised Guo Jia a little.

Not using Wu Amaranth as a bargaining chip to develop the family business is indeed an unbelievable thing for Guo Jia.

Maybe Guo Jia forgot that Wu Yi had promised Liu Yan that Wu Yuan had a marriage contract with Liu Yan's heir, this time, Wu Yi would not make the same decision, even if Guo Jia was angry with him.

"Then please go back and ask Miss Wu, if she doesn't want to, I won't force it, and this matter will be treated as if it never happened."

(To be continued)