The corpse and blood stained a bloody path between the south gate and the north gate of Xinzheng City.

No one cleaned it, only crows flew in flocks to express their gratitude for the feast with oozing cries.

The former commander of the Qin army, Yang Hu reported the statistical results of the military judge to Ying Chengcheng.

"In this battle, the front army of our army was slashed by 2,103 and 692 killed."

"The Chinese army has slashed nine hundred and thirty-seven levels, and there are no casualties."

"Nanyang Soldiers Array ......"

Yang Hu looked at the bamboo slips again and confirmed that he was not wrong before he spoke: "The battle was 12,808 levels, and 5,391 people were killed." ”

As soon as the words fell, all the generals looked at Tengfu together, their eyes full of shock.

The old and weak in the defenders of Nanyang had already been sent home by Ying Chengcheng, and more than 10,000 people were left to cooperate with the defenders of the Qin army to govern the city.

This time, there were only more than 41,000 Nanyang soldiers on the expedition.

In this battle alone, the Nanyang soldiers lost more than 5,000 people, with a battle loss of more than 13.1%, which is already the morale collapse line of many troops.

It was only the first round of field battles between the two armies.

As for the fight so fiercely!

Tengfu naturally understood why these generals looked at themselves in such an eye.

His eyes were lowered, and Tengfu explained in his complicated heart: "The soldiers have lived a hard life all their lives, and they don't want to be bitter anymore." ”

"Therefore, the soldiers are not afraid of death, but they are afraid that death is not worth it!"

"But my Nanyang soldiers have experienced a lot of wars, and after the formation of the South Korean army was chaotic, the formation of our army was also chaotic, and the soldiers did not see the generals but the generals, and only maintained the most basic Shiwu formation, which added many casualties."

"The last general didn't have much experience in battle formations, and there were many omissions when commanding, and he made a lot of wrong commands."

"Therefore, there are many casualties!"

Tengfu also didn't want the Nanyang soldiers to be so badly damaged.

But when it comes to the back, Tengfu can't control the army anymore!

Ying Chengyu said softly: "Why is Captain Teng arrogant? ”

"Seven thousand four hundred and seventeen in the field battle, it is already a great victory!"

"Ordinary generals can be promoted to the first rank just by virtue of this battle."

"Captain Teng's situation is special, and how to reward him can only wait for the king's decision, but the soldiers' efforts will not be in vain."

"After the first three days of the riot and the verification of military merits, I will personally reward the military merits of the Nanyang soldiers!"

Tengfu solemnly bowed his hand: "Thank you, General!" ”

Ying Chengcheng looked at the captains.

"In this battle, our army killed more than 15,000 South Korean troops, and more than 10,000 South Korean troops scattered and fled in all directions, and did not return to the city."

"This battle, a big victory!"

"The general's intention is that the front, middle, and Nanyang armies, each army will attack the city for one day, and the attacks will not stop, day and night, and will not give the South Korean army any respite."

"With this victory, storm Xinzheng City!"

Yang Hu admonished in a low voice: "General, if this is the case, the Korean army is tired, and our army is also tired." ”

"Once reinforcements from other countries arrive, our army is afraid that the morale of the generals will be low and they will not be able to fight."

Yang Hu's advice is very reasonable.

Siege warfare is often measured in months.

As the active attacker, the besieging side is facing more sacrifices and labor expeditions, and the morale of the army is very important.

Ying Cheng's style of play is not a regular style of play.

Ying Chengcheng smiled: "This general has no intention of fighting for a long time. ”

"If reinforcements from other countries arrive, we will withdraw immediately."

"Before the arrival of reinforcements from other countries, the Korean court will be plagued by fear all day long!"

Tengfu understood Ying Chengcheng's intentions.

The posture of Yingcheng's strong attack is not for the Korean defenders, but for the Korean court!

Ying Chengcheng is not only fighting siege warfare, but also psychological warfare!

Tengfu didn't know if Ying Chengcheng's plan would work.

But since Ying Chengcheng was not coming to Hu, Na Tengfu gave up his hand without a word: "Only! ”

Tengfu, who was a general, promised, and the generals of the Qin army promised one after another, even for the sake of face:

"Yes!"

……

Meanwhile.

Han Xi, who was in rags, disheveled, and gray-faced, was summoned to Xinzheng Palace before he could go home to bathe and change his clothes.

His own decadence made Han Xi feel that every pair of eyes looking at him was full of ridicule and sneer.

This is more uncomfortable for Han Xi, who has always prided himself on being the pillar of the Great Han and the left and right of the two dynasties, than killing him directly!

"Han Xi!" On the high platform, Han Wangan shouted coldly: "This is what you call not dishonoring your life?" ”

"The widow trusts you and delivers the 50,000 elites in the city to you."

"When we set out on the expedition, there were 50,000 troops, but only more than 20,000 remnants fled back to the city in just one battle, and I didn't dare to fight!"

"And your opponent is only a pawn led by a traitor of my Great Han!"

"Han Xi, is this how you repay the widow!"

This is what Han Wangan is most unwilling to accept.

A group of soldiers who originally belonged to Dahan were led by a courtier who originally belonged to Dahan.

It was only because of the change of allegiance to the king that the Korean army burst out with combat effectiveness that the Korean army could not resist at all.

His army was much more valiant when he fought for other kings than when he fought for him.

What does this mean?

It means that there is something wrong with him, the king of Han!

The king will not be wrong, the fault can only be Han Xi!

Han Xi knelt on the ground and shouted, "Minister, guilty!" Worthy of the king's expectations! ”

"Tengfu is a traitor, and Tengfu's subordinates are all surrendered!"

"It is precisely because they first descended to the Qin State that they are eager to perform meritorious service, for fear of being abandoned by Qin."

"The minister did not expect the morale of this army to be like this, so he was defeated in the first battle."

"Ranchen has thoroughly figured out the reality of this army after a battle, and the next battle will definitely be won!"

Han Xi was reluctant to give up the military power in his hands.

But a big defeat has exhausted Han Wangan's patience with him.

Han Wangan waved his hand irritably: "Han Xiang just suffered a big defeat and almost fell outside the city, he must be physically and mentally exhausted, and he needs to recuperate." ”

"This battle is in charge of the right minister Zhang Rang." Han Wangan looked at Zhang Rang with solemn eyes: "Don't let the widow down!" ”

Zhang Rang gave up his hand with a bang: "Only! ”

Han Xi wanted to say something.

But he had just returned from a big defeat and had no right to speak.

After a little thought, Han Xi gave the officials under his command a look, and all the officials of Han Xi's family did not say a word.

The court hall has completely become the Zhang family's one-word hall!

Unless Han Wangan personally raised objections to a certain point, all the officials above the court would agree to all the proposals made by Zhang Rang without even asking a single question.

Han Xi was waiting.

Waiting for Han Wangan to perceive the serious imbalance in the court, and realized that Zhang Rang's strength was too large, Han Xi needed Han Wangan's support to return to the state of balance with Zhang Rang.

But to Han Xi's disappointment, Han Wangan didn't give Han Xi any more support from beginning to end, but just watched Zhang Rang take control of the court.

Half an hour later, the provisional court meeting ended.

As the left and right ministers, Zhang Rang and Han Xi walked out of the Han Palace first.

Along the way, Han Xi was unwilling to bear Zhang Rang's cynicism, and deliberately turned his gaze to the side.

However, Zhang Rang didn't say a word until he walked out of the palace gate, and after leaving the palace, he directly turned over his horse and walked towards the city wall, without even looking at Han Xi.

This indifference made Han Xi angry even more than cynicism!

"Go home!" With a shake off, Han Xi got into the carriage and led a group of courtiers to his mansion.

As soon as they entered the main hall, the subordinates couldn't help but speak one after another:

"If you had listened to our advice and concluded an alliance with the Qin State, why would this be the case!"

"The money and grain in the DPRK and China were originally controlled by the Zhang family, and now that the military power is controlled by the Zhang family, the Zhang family may be difficult to contain!"

"The Zhang family is powerful, where is the royal power based? The power of the minister is the misfortune of the Great Han! ”

"Prime Minister Han, the minister thinks that we must regain military power as soon as possible!"

"It's easy to say, how do you take it?"

Faced with this question, the vassals fell silent.

How to take it?

They have already lost a game, how can they say that Han Wangan will hand over military power to them again?

Han Xi suddenly spoke:

"As long as the Zhang family is also defeated, the king will naturally understand that if it is not for our incompetence, it is really difficult for the Qin State to resist!"

"At that time, the military power will return to its true nature!"