The rest of Cao's army and part of the grain convoy escaped from the fire and went straight to Bowang City.

Suddenly, an army in front blocked the way, and the general headed by the Qinglong Yanyue Sword was holding the Qinglong Yanyue Knife, and it was Guan Yu. He was ordering the soldiers to burn grain and grass.

Seeing that the grain cart was not secured, Xiahoudun had to order the cart to abandon and flee. The deputy generals Xia Houlan and Han Hao wanted to go to the grain truck, but they were stopped by a person with a leopard's head and eyes and a tiger's back. The man shouted: "Yanren Zhang Fei is here, where are you going!"

This shout was like a huge thunder, and it suddenly frightened Xia Houlan and fell off the horse. Zhang Fei raised his horsewhip, rushed forward, and slammed his spear.

Han Hao knew that he was not an opponent, so he hurriedly turned his horse and walked back. Zhang Fei took a leap into the air and jumped onto his horse, his right hand tightly clamping on his neck.

Han Hao was startled, his hand was released, and the two fell off their horses at the same time.

Han Hao hurriedly got up, didn't bother to pick up the helmet, and hurriedly ran away. Zhang Fei stabbed through his body with a spear.

After killing two people, Zhang Fei was still not satisfied, so he joined forces with Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhao Yun and continued to pursue Xiahoudun.

Xiahoudun was already frightened, so he ran all the way, where did he dare to turn back? Li Dian and the others escorted him all the way, and he didn't dare to be careless at all.

Guan Yu charged on horseback, caught up with several deserters in a company, stabbed one by one, and killed the enemy when he encountered it.

The two archers were lying in ambush in the shadows with bows and arrows, and were about to shoot Guan Yu, when they suddenly felt a chill behind them, and a snake spear swept over, and the two were sent flying at the same time.

When Guan Yu heard the voice, he looked sideways, and it turned out that Zhang Fei had saved him, so he thanked the other party with his eyes and continued to fight.

Yu Ban rushed over, but unfortunately he was completely defeated by Guan Yu in terms of momentum. Yu Ban raised his knife and was about to cut it, but in the blink of an eye, the weapon in his hand had disappeared, and the other party didn't seem to have made a move.

Yu Ban was surprised, searched around with his eyes, but there was no trace of the weapon, so he asked tremblingly: "I... Where's my knife?"

Guan Yu sneered: "This general, your martial arts are average, it's better to surrender as soon as possible." Otherwise, next time my 'Knife Picking Technique' will directly pick your heart!"

Yu Ban was taken aback, and then realized that his martial arts were not at the same level as the other party. He looked back and saw that there were fewer and fewer followers, and the chasing soldiers were coming, so he panicked, so he quickly pulled out the short knife at his waist, shook Guan Yu a few times, and then fled on his horse.

Guan Yu didn't resist at all, he saw that the other party had no intention to fight. He thought about it, and thought that the enemy could not pursue, so he let them go and returned.

This battle was fought until dawn. Most of Cao's 100,000 horses were burned and broken, and the remaining less than 500 were wounded, and those who were burned to death were unrecognizable and unrecognizable. The battlefield is littered with corpses and is horrific to see, and this area has become a gathering place for the souls of the dead.

Kong Ming's tactics were really good, and he burned away the enemy army, and he really lived up to his reputation.

Guan Yu and the others collected their troops and returned to the city, approaching the city gate, and saw Mi Zhu, Mi Fang and several soldiers coming out with a small car, and a person sitting on the car, shaking a feather fan leisurely, it was Kong Ming.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei dismounted and bowed to the ground. Zhang Fei said: "I have always been dissatisfied with the military division before, but in today's battle, I am convinced. I have offended many people in the past, and I hope the military teacher will forgive me!"

Guan Yu also said: "I always thought that the military advisor was a waste of fame, but in today's battle, Guan Mou is happy and convinced!

Kong Ming smiled and said, "The two generals please get up, Liang is not a person who holds a grudge, and the two of you don't have to blame yourself." A celebration banquet has been prepared in the ya, and the two leaders are invited to enjoy it. ”

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei listened to it and admired it even more.

Liu Bei was convinced: "The military advisor is really like a god!"

Zhiming also said: "Kong Ming's military division really has the ability to stumble, and he admires it so much that he throws himself to the ground!"

Kong Ming waved his hand and said, "Don't praise anymore, the dishes are cold, let's go eat first." ”

Everyone returned to the city. The people of the city lined the streets and warmly welcomed the triumphant warriors. Kong Ming became famous for a while, shaking the whole city.

Today's county government is decently arranged, the yaya is full of laughter, and the soldiers who have won the battle gather together and sit in their positions according to their identities and positions. Liu Bei and Kong Ming became the chairman. The wine and meat meals have already been prepared, just waiting for everyone to get off the chopsticks.

The kitchen is still busy, and today there are not only the original chefs, but the county government has also specially invited several famous chefs in the city to help. Everyone is very busy, and those who are good at the craft do not feel itchy and take the opportunity to show their skills; those who are a little inferior in their skills can also take the opportunity to steal a few hands from the teacher today and turn them into their own use. The people continue to send meat, vegetables, rice and noodles, and today's county government is very lively, like a festival.

All this was arranged by Kong Ming in advance, and although it was a little extravagant, he believed that this would greatly improve the morale of the army and enhance the confidence of the soldiers in resisting the enemy and their determination to defend the country. He knew in his heart that Cao Cao would make a comeback sooner or later, so before the next battle, he must make all the mental preparations, and the most important thing is to further improve the morale of the army. He knew very well that victory or defeat on the battlefield depended to a great extent on the use of tactics and the morale of the soldiers, and the number of people was not the decisive factor.

Everyone was seated. After Liu Bei briefly made a few opening remarks, everyone began to pick up chopsticks. Those who had just returned from the battlefield devoured their energy, after all, their physical strength had been exhausted and they urgently needed to replenish their energy. Due to the limited space, the soldiers were divided into two groups to take turns eating, and although they were guaranteed to have seats for all of them, they were still very crowded, with two people sitting at one table, and those who could not take their turn for the time being had to wait until the next round. Everyone chatted while eating, and there was a lot of noise for a while.

After three rounds of drinking, Kong Ming got up with his glass, motioned for everyone to be quiet, and said, "Everyone, please put down your chopsticks first and listen to me." After the battle just now, everyone is very tired, today's banquet is specially designed for everyone, small meaning, please do not dislike it. ”

Everyone stopped their chopsticks and listened quietly.

Kong Ming glanced around and continued: "Liang came from a humble background, and thanks to the care of Uncle Liu Huang, he was fortunate to serve as a military advisor. Today, I can finally do my best and be very happy. Now let me raise my glass and toast to this great victory!"

So saying, he raised his glass, and the crowd stood with their glasses in their hands.

"Dry!" Kong Ming took the lead in drinking the wine in the glass.

"!" everyone said in unison, and drank it all.

Kong Ming motioned for everyone to sit down and said, "This victory is not the credit of one person, and without the cooperation of all of you, it would not have been possible. It is all thanks to your trust and active cooperation in Liang that Liang's tactics can be successfully used. So, Ryo must toast everyone!"

With that, he poured himself a cup and drank it all.

Kong Ming put down his wine glass, suddenly became gloomy, and said, "Everyone, although we can have a drink here, but the soldiers who died in this battle, they will never have a chance!"

When everyone heard this, they silently bowed their heads. Indeed, the battle was won, but it also sacrificed some people, some of the companions who were still talking and laughing together yesterday.

Kong Ming wiped the corners of his eyes with his cuffs and said: "Although Liang is fully sure of winning this battle, he cannot guarantee that our army will retreat in its entirety, judging from the terrain and environment of this battlefield, even if it is commanded by another military advisor who is better than Liang, I am afraid it will not be possible; Liang is deeply sorry for this! The lives of the soldiers who died in this battle have been fixed on this battlefield forever, and they cannot share our joy, but their glory is obvious to all. Their bodies will turn to the dust of nature, and their souls will immortalize and inspire us to continue our struggle! As far as I know, among these martyrs, there are several families with 80-year-old mothers, or babies waiting to be fed, and one of them has a wife who has just become pregnant. It's a pity that we don't have enough manpower, material resources and time to care for and take care of these families, because the situation will be even more severe in the future, and all we can do at present is to transport their bodies to the Phoenix Mountain in the north of the city for burial, and erect a monument to commemorate them, so as to comfort them under Jiuquan. Although the heroes are gone, the heroic souls are still alive, we will not forget these brothers, and we will forever record them in the annals of history and remember them in our hearts......"

At this, he choked up and burst into tears. Everyone present was infected and shed tears. Originally, in this turbulent era, it was common for soldiers to die on the battlefield, and people had long been accustomed to it, but after this rhetoric, everyone had a new understanding of the value of life; moreover, it was the first time that people had seen a military advisor apologize for the sacrifice of a soldier, because the sword and gun had no eyes, and who dared to guarantee that he would be able to win the battle every time without spending a single soldier? This seemingly simple sentence invisibly consolidated Kong Ming's position and also enhanced his appeal.

Kong Ming wiped away his tears with his sleeve, paused his throat, and continued: "Originally, the atmosphere was so good today, I shouldn't have said this, but... But I can't help myself!"

With that, he burst into tears again. His tears touched every fiery heart present.

After crying for a while, Kong Ming poured himself another glass of wine and said, "Today's victory, they also have a share, let us spill this glass of wine to the earth, and let the brothers under the Nine Springs also share it!"

And they sprinkled their wine on the earth. The drink slowly seeped into the ground, into the depths of the earth where countless heroic spirits were buried.

Kong Ming slowly put down his wine glass and said with a serious expression: "Everyone, victory and defeat are common things in soldiers, there is no bloodless war, and sacrifice is inevitable. Although our army has won this time, according to Cao Cao's nature, he will definitely not stop there, but will send an even more powerful future to take revenge! The gong of battle will soon sound again, and we must be resolute and persistent efforts to beat him to the ground!"

Speaking of this, he suddenly became excited, slammed the table, and said: "Cao Cao is trying to usurp the Han Dynasty and rule the world, and we must not let him succeed! He has already pacified the north, and the next step is of course to pacify the south, and he thinks that one of the biggest enemies in the south is our lord Lord Liu Bei! Therefore, he will first come to attack Jingzhou, first destroy our army under the command of Lord Liu Bei, and then seize the entire territory of Jingzhou step by step, and then enter Eastern Wu. However, even if he does not come to attack, one day, when the conditions are ripe, our army will take advantage of the situation to go north, attack Xuchang, and drag him down from the throne of the prime minister! Moreover, we will burn all his 'Wei' banners! How can the Han Dynasty have two country names!"

"Good!" someone stood up and applauded.

Suddenly, the audience applauded thunderously, and the atmosphere changed from sadness and anger to passion. Zhiming couldn't help but applaud, he had to admit that Kong Ming was not only an excellent military strategist, but also an outstanding team manager, and his words were very contagious and persuasive.

Speaking of the excitement, Kong Ming poured himself a glass of wine, and then said: "The next battle may be more fierce and more brutal, but as long as we work together, no force can defeat us!" 'It is better to die one step forward than to take half a step back'! Brothers, although you eat and drink well tonight, because there are not many such opportunities, you must cherish them! We will meet the new battle in the best condition! No matter how many enemies come, there is no need to be afraid, because you are real warriors!"

Before the words fell, applause erupted.

"I've drunk a lot tonight, and I'm talking a lot, so don't be surprised. Kong Ming concluded, "However, drinking does not mean that what is said is not good, I hope you will remember! I have never been afraid of Cao Cao, because I have always believed that Liu Bei is the real king, because he is heart-to-heart with the people and the army, and only such a lord can build a truly strong country in the future! Of course, everyone's support is indispensable for everything. As long as you are here, Cao Cao's conspiracy to dominate the world will not be realized! You are the best!"

The applause thundered again, and everyone stood up, not sitting for a long time.

Zhiming once again admired the military strategist in front of him from the bottom of his heart, he not only expressed his feelings for his family and country, but also showed everyone the friendship between the lord and himself, the just right compliment was not disgusting at all, but deepened everyone's support and love for the lord. Zhiming thought: "If Uncle Huang can really establish his own country in the future, Kong Ming will definitely be the pillar of the country, and what role should I play in this process?"

Liu Bei burst into tears and said, "The military advisor said it too well, and Liu was deeply moved. ”

Kong Ming shook his head modestly and smiled. After his vigorous speech, coupled with the effect of alcohol, the morale of the soldiers was greatly improved, their confidence was greatly increased, and their belief in resisting Cao became more rock-solid; Kong Ming had already felt this change profoundly, and he smiled happily.