This time, Wang Chengen asked them to bring two days' rations when they came with 5,000 iron horsemen, including 1,000 brocade guards, in case of emergency.

Now I use it.

The 5,000 iron cavalry also suffered casualties of nearly 2,000 men and horses after this battle, and the remaining 3,000 people were all taken out of the two-day rations, plus the remnants of Huang Degong, put together, 20,000 or 30,000 soldiers were barely enough to eat such a meal.

This is a charcoal in the snow, to be able to hold on until tomorrow, and not to go hungry.

Because there is still a war tomorrow, you have to eat a meal in the middle, otherwise even the iron-clad soldiers will not be able to hold on.

Chongzhen drank two mouthfuls of porridge, and then took a bite of the steamed bun that had turned a little sour with the pickles, "How many thieves are there in this prisoner of war?"

"If you return to your master, there are more than 2,000 people."

Wang Chengen paused at this point, and then said, "Master, these thieves are capricious, unrelenting, and have repeatedly opposed the emperor, and they should be sentenced to capital punishment to set an example."

If it was that Chongzhen, maybe it would be gracious at this time.

After all, Zhang Xianzhong and Li Zicheng first opposed the imperial court, surrendered to the imperial court in the middle, and then opposed the imperial court, and this was repeated several times, even the most benevolent king would not tolerate it.

But this Chongzhen is not his Chongzhen.

As a traverser, with 10,000 years of cultivation, there is still some pity for these peasant rebels.

It turns out that the Ming court is indeed full of bad deeds, if you look at it this way, you can't blame these thieves.

Therefore, Chongzhen said, "I have the virtue of a good life, give them another chance." Spread my will, so that the soldiers guarding the captives will not be abused, and it is still the old rule to turn back to them, those who are willing to eat food and serve as soldiers continue to stay, and those who are unwilling to tell the policy, leave their names, and be dismissed on the spot. If they are caught again, they will be beheaded."

"Ye is really a bodhisattva, the old slave who leads the order." Wang Chengen bowed and withdrew from the imperial tent to pass the decree.

Chongzhen also came out of the imperial tent, and at this time it was close to the third watch, Gu Shunyi, Li Moran, and Lu Xiaofeng, the three of Chongzhen's personal guards, were far behind them, and the police were guarding all the movements around them.

Although this is the imperial camp of thousands of troops, and there are patrolling brocade guards around, they do not dare to slack off.

Because assassins can appear at any time, for the masters of the martial arts of the rivers and lakes, thousands of troops, including Jinyiwei, are all decorations.

Looking at the stars in the sky and looking at Yuan'an City for several miles, Chongzhen slowed down.

The night wind was blowing, and Chongzhen's thoughts were rolling.

In tomorrow's battle, this city must be taken.

Not to mention other Bai Yizi's injuries can't be delayed, after tonight, he only has 8 days left.

Within 8 days, he had to find the mid-level demon beast and kill him, and take its inner pill to refine the pill, otherwise the poor little boy would be hopeless.

Thinking of this, he looked at the vast mountains and forests in the southwest, and knew that it was the Shennongjia primeval forest, which was only three or four hundred miles away from him, and the distance was not too far.

I just don't know if there are any mid-level demon beasts there.

"Master, it's late at night, be careful of catching a cold......

At this time, Wang Chengen tiptoed behind Chongzhen, bowed and cautiously reminded.

Chongzhen slowly turned around and saw this faithful old slave with full sideburns and gorgeous hair, still holding a brocade robe in his hand.

Chongzhen patted him on the shoulder, didn't say anything, entered the big tent, and fell asleep.

Chongzhen knew that only when he rested, the people outside would be relaxed. It's been a day of fighting, and it's time to take a good rest.

Wang Chengen saw that the emperor was asleep, and cautiously retreated, and told Gu Shunyi, Li Moran and Lu Xiaofeng.

For the remaining hours, let the three of them leave two people on duty, so that one person can go to rest, and the guard will be changed in one hour, and the sky will be dawn after changing twice.

"Father-in-law, just rest assured, it's not early, so father-in-law should rest early." Gu Shunyi said.

When everything was settled, Wang Chengen returned to the eunuch next to Chongzhen's bed

Sleeping tent rest......

At this time, the Yuan'an County Ya became the temporary Pingdong Palace.

It's been three watches, and the lights are still on.

On a high-legged Taishi chair in the middle, Sun Kewang sat in the center, his armor had not yet been removed, there were still stains of blood on it, and his shrewd and capable face was full of anger.

The generals Bai Wenxuan and Wang Deren sat left and right, these two generals were fully armed, and they didn't have time to take off their armor, they fought for a day during the day, and now it was midnight, although they were in good spirits, they could not hide the exhaustion and frustration on their faces.

It's just that there are a few martial arts people sitting on the left and right beside them. At the head was an old man, with a white beard floating on his chest, holding a golden snake sword in his arms, and a gloomy gaze on his face.

It was Jiang Tianda, the valley owner of the Flying Snake Valley.

Next to him was an old man with an iron umbrella on his back, his eyes shining, this was Sima Chang, the iron umbrella monster.

Opposite the two of them, sitting were the three masters and apprentices of Gu Shuncheng of the Qingcheng faction. The eldest disciple Luo Hu lost one hand, wrapped a white cloth under his left wrist, and the fourth disciple white-faced ghost Zhang Desheng was wounded on the bed with a sword in the crotch of his pants.

At this time, Jiang Tianda got up and saluted Sun Kewang, "The prince Jiang has not been in the barracks for the past two days, and the prince has suffered such a defeat, and Jiang's sin is also."

Sun Kewang waved his hand and said, "Where did Jiang Daxia come from, Jiang Daxia invited Sima Daxia, a great achievement, what is the crime?"

Sima Chang arched his hand, "Thanks to the prince's love, I have a good relationship with Brother Jiang, and I must help with this."

Sun Kewang was overjoyed, "Hahaha, okay, the two heroes will definitely succeed immediately."

Emperor Wu of the Ming Dynasty Chongzhen