Chapter Seventy-Nine
In the daytime battle, the Ming army basically threw four grenades per person into the city to prevent the enemy from climbing the city wall, so most of the soldiers who lined up in the back only heard the explosion and did not realize the power of the grenades, but this dark night was different, in a daze, seeing the comrades around him being killed one by one, but could not find the feeling of where the enemy was, it was enough to destroy the morale of the soldiers.
The main reason why the commanders of Lang Gai and the rulers of Jiasi finally chose to surrender was that they really didn't want to die for the Liao State anymore, and they had clearly realized that no matter how bravely they fought, they would not be able to go back. Yelu Jing's death order was to let them take Wu and Confucian states at any cost, and it was precisely because Yelu Jing promised to release their relatives as long as they took Wu and Confucian states, and because of this, the soldiers of Lang Gai and Zhai were able to fight with the Ming army for a day without fear of death.
But everyone understands that only 10,000 Ming troops have cost them so many lives, and if they continue to fight, I am afraid that the whole army will be wiped out by the Great Wall. Once all of his remaining 80,000 troops are dead, I am afraid that my relatives will still not be able to escape the tragic fate.
And the reason why the commanders of the two armies agreed to surrender was the combat power of the Ming army, especially the terrible firearms, so that the most powerful warriors of Langgai and Gansi had no power to fight back, and they died without even touching the enemy.
When the commanders of the two armies, Tong Guò, who could speak Chinese, expressed to Chen Yanzheng that he was willing to return to the Ming Kingdom and hoped that the Ming State would help them restore the country. Chen Yanzheng had no right to agree, and he didn't want to accept it in his heart, and a whole 10,000 soldiers died at their hands. This also includes the iron pillar that once contradicted him, Chen Yanzheng only has hatred in his heart, if it weren't for the strict military rules of the Ming army, Chen Yanzheng might have acquiesced to the massacre under his command to vent his anger.
Chen Yanzheng could only send someone to send a letter to Yanzhou, and handed over the matter to Baili Wuji to deal with, and he himself turned his energy to the defense of the city wall again.
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After receiving Chen Yanzheng's first report after the war, it was already in the afternoon of the 17th, overnight. The situation has changed dramatically, and the change of victory and defeat is so unexpected that Chai Rong really sighs.
sighed. Chai Rong envied Baili Wuji from the bottom of his heart, and envied that he had such a fierce army under him. 30,000 men defeated an army of 80,000 overnight, almost a total annihilation. Chai Rong is well aware of the combat power of the Liao army, from his memory. Central Plains Army, no matter when. It is not uncommon to successfully defeat, defeat, and repel the Liao army, but to annihilate a Liao army with tens of thousands of people is unimaginable, and even to annihilate a Liao army of more than 5,000 people.
Baili Wuji slightly picked the corners of his mouth and smiled, Chai Rong knew that he had this qualification, if it was himself. I'm afraid I'm already jumping up with excitement, just with this victory. You can go down in history and be an emperor in vain.
"Congratulations, brother." Chai Rong suddenly solemnly saluted to Baili Wuji, "With this battle, the people of the Central Plains are lucky, and the Ming and Zhou countries are lucky." In this way, holding Yan Yun is half assured. ”
Chai Rong's solemnity made Baili Wuji sober up from his pride, the 400,000 Liao army is now 120,000, and one of the four is gone, so he should not be able to sit still if he thinks about it.
Baili Wuji laughed, rushed to Chai Rong's side, and said, "This is the common joy of you and me, and we should celebrate it." ”
After speaking, he turned his head and shouted: "Come here, spread my will." All Yanyun soldiers were rewarded with ten taels of silver; All the soldiers of the Ming army who participated in this battle were rewarded with twenty taels of silver; He was awarded the rank of general of Zhaowu by Chen Yanzheng, the commander of the capital; The generals and adjutantants in the army are all promoted by one level; Chen Yanzheng reported the list of meritorious soldiers, and there was another heavy reward. The bereavement of the fallen soldiers shall be handled by Jinling Prefecture in accordance with the law. ”
Baili Wuji thought for a while, and said again: "Order Jiang Yansi, let him personally lead three thousand new troops to the battlefield, and cooperate with Chen Yanzheng to immediately escort the prisoners back to Yanzhou." ”
This time, Baili Wuji went north, and the commander of the first army of Ding Siji was recruited to escort Jiang Yansi, and Baili Wuji finally sold Jiang Jiliang a face, and at the same time, he really liked this Jinling student who threw his pen from Rong, and had the heart to train well, so that he could become the commander of the second generation of the Ming Kingdom.
Chai Rong listened to the reminder and said: "Yanzhou is only guarded by my brother's 3,000 new troops and my 3,000 janitarian guards, if the 3,000 new troops are transferred to escort the prisoners, although the distance is not far, it is better to be careful." Besides, there are a large number of captives, and Yanzhou may not be able to accommodate such a number of captives, so please think twice about my brother. ”
Baili Wuji thinks about it, it makes sense, the 60,000 captives, Yan Yunming's army is only 65,000 now, this is indeed a problem, Baili Wuji said: "What the second brother said is extremely true, this order is stopped." After speaking, he waved his hand and motioned for the guards to give orders.
"Does the second brother have a proper plan?"
"There is no proper strategy, 60,000 captives, for Yan Yun, I am afraid it is a burden, there may be chaos at any time, and Yan Yun is in the middle of a war, flawless, in my opinion, there is only one word if it is really proper. Kill. Chai Rong said lightly.
Baili Wuji thought so, what Chai Rong said was reasonable, once the 60,000 captives broke out in chaos, the destructive power would be greater than yesterday's vicious battle, but if you really want to give this order, Baili Wuji is a little unbearable, after all, it is 60,000 lives.
Walking back and walking a few laps, Baili Wuji gritted his teeth, Ci is not in charge of the army, can't he put Yan Yun in danger in order to protect these 60,000 foreign captives?
Baili Wuji was about to order Chen Yanzheng to dispose of these prisoners, when Chen Yanzheng's second messenger came to report the surrender of the commanders of the two armies of Lang and Cannes.
Baili Wuji's embarrassment suddenly became clear, he really wanted to come to whatever he wanted, Baili Wuji turned around and looked at Chai Rong and smiled, as long as he was willing to surrender, he could talk about it, after all, the two armies of Lang Reform and Gastro were not Khitan tribes, and cultivating the enemy's enemy was the best means to weaken the Liao State.
Baili Wuji quickly ordered the herald soldiers who came to report back, and ordered Chen Yanzheng to escort the two commanders to Yanzhou City as soon as possible.
When the herald rushed to Chen Yanzheng to convey the order of Baili Wuji, Chen Yanzheng was hugging a person, tightly, tightly, afraid that as soon as he let go, he would lose it again.
10,000 officers and men of the Ming Army, after a day of cleaning the battlefield, so far, all the soldiers who were alone and hiding have been searched, a total of 181 people, 577 disabled people all over the battlefield, all the generals above the rank of captain have not survived, the main reason for this result is suicide. (To be continued......)