The herald said, "General, the soldiers have cleaned the palace of the Tianchang Mansion, please enter the palace to rest."

Xie Tong said, "Pass the order and order all the commanders to come to the government immediately."

Xie Tong drove his horse on, the city was already dilapidated, there were corpses everywhere, and a large number of houses had collapsed, and it was obvious that the battle was very fierce. Xie Tong saw the blood and corpses all over the ground, and suddenly felt a wave of nausea, he was originally a person who hated war, but he understood better that the war in front of him was to be able to reduce more wars in the future.

As he pondered, the door of the house on the left suddenly opened, and a disheveled woman rushed out, crying as she ran, apparently having just been violated. A captain-like Tang Jun came out of the house, he was tying the tie around his waist, showing a lewd smile on his face.

Xie Tong saw the monstrous anger in his heart, he hated bullying the people the most in his life, and he did not allow his soldiers to do such a hurtful thing, he said angrily, "Pass the order, don't **** women, don't bully the people, let alone burn and loot, violators will not be pardoned." ”

He glanced at the captain contemptuously and said, "If he commits a first offense, he will be punished with forty rods and removed from the captain's position."

When this obscene captain heard Xie Tong's words, he was already frightened, and hurriedly knelt down and said, "Thank you for the general's kindness, the villain doesn't dare anymore."

Xie Tong didn't look at him, and drove directly to the mansion. Not long after, all the big and small commanders arrived at the mansion, waiting for Xie Tong's next instructions, and even Yi Wuxing was carried over on a stretcher.

Xie Tong looked at the leaders and said, "This surprise attack on the Great Wall of Heaven is a great achievement, Xie Tong is here to thank everyone for their efforts."

Everyone shouted loudly, "It was the general's strategy that worked, which made our army win a great victory and became the first great victory of the Southern Expeditionary Army." ”

Xie Tong smiled bitterly, "It's just that this strong attack, our army has suffered great losses. Just now, the herald reported to General Ben that our army suffered more than 14,000 casualties, which was a tragic victory, and Xie was really ashamed."

When everyone heard this casualty figure, they all exclaimed, they didn't expect the casualties to be so large. It's just appalling.

Xie Tong continued, "I already know your merits, and when Lord Wang arrives, I will definitely reward you for your merits. ”

Everyone was happy, after all, this was the first achievement of the Southern Expedition.

Xie Tong continued, "Huo Zixin, the forward battalion tent, did not respect military orders, and fought with the enemy without authorization, which almost led to the rout of our army. General Ben considers that the merits and demerits are offset by each other, and everything will be sent after the arrival of Lord Wang."

Huo Zixin listened quietly as if nothing had happened.

Xie Tong said, "Let's all go and rest! The forward battalion should do a good job in defending the city and beware of the enemy's counterattack!"

After everyone dispersed, Yi Wuxing smiled and said, "Isn't it unfair to Zixin to do this, in that case, it's me." Itchy hands too!"

Xie Tong sighed and said, "Big brother, you and I both understand what this raid on the Great Wall of Heaven is all about. Zixin didn't listen to the military order, attacked recklessly, and almost put the pupil battalion in, if the enemy broke through Huo Zixin's line and surrounded our siege army, I'm afraid it would not be you and me sitting here now. It's our heads."

Yi Wuxing recalled the street battle inside the city gate, and he still had palpitations, and he smiled and said, "The key is not Zixin, but the command mistake of you, the boss, how can the boss go into battle to kill the enemy." However, it is good to let Zixin suffer, this battle at least made him recognize the difference between the battlefield and the martial arts, and he will be much more careful in the future. ”

Xie Tong said, "How is the eldest brother's injury?" Hey, your martial arts need to be practiced again. ”

Yi Wuxing scolded with a smile, "If Lao Tzu didn't protect you, how could you become like this, you heartless guy!"

Huo Zixin's voice came from outside the door, and said, "Brother Yi is really aggrieved, he protected this kid, but he was ridiculed by this kid, the little brother is really not worth it for the eldest brother!"

The three of them burst out laughing at the same time.

Xie Tong said seriously, "Zixin didn't go to check the city defense, what did he come here for!" Lao Tzu told you, if you violate military regulations again, beware of picking your skin."

Huo Zixin pouted and said, "With such a big brother, if you want to enjoy some happiness, you can't do it, hey, what kind of life is this, Lao Tzu!"

Xie Tong said, "Zixin, the matter of city defense is extremely critical, our army has just occupied the Great Wall of Heaven, and the people's hearts are still unstable, if they are attacked by the enemy inside and outside, I am afraid that this ass has not yet been hot, and has been driven out!"

Huo Zixin sat lazily on the big chair and said, "Don't worry!General Xie, Duan Yuanjing is already checking, Lao Tzu's forward battalion has been merged with the Tongzi battalion, barely enough to gather a battalion of people, and now it is all under his control, Lao Tzu also wants to be clean, learn from the two eldest brothers to lie down for a while, it is indeed very comfortable, hey, is there any wine?"

Xie Tong said, "I'm still thinking about drinking, if you weren't reckless, you would have lost so much!"

Yi Wudaunt said, "It's no wonder Zi Xin, he has 5,000 men and horses facing the enemy, and there are no cavalry, so it will be difficult to change anyone, but Brother Duan handled it really beautifully, and blocked the enemy's support alive." ”。

Huo Zixin said, "Brother Yi still knows how to say a fair word, thank you, boy, order someone to get some wine and food, Lao Tzu is hungry and has no strength."

Xie Tong glanced at Huo Zixin helplessly, and said, "Come on, prepare some wine and food!"

The three of them burst out laughing again.

Three days later, Wang Daoxun's army came to the Great Wall of Heaven, and Xie Tong finally breathed a sigh of relief, after all, his army had just experienced a bloody battle, and his troops were insufficient, and he was very afraid of the enemy's counterattack. The arrival of Wang Daoxun's army made him feel less pressure, it seems that this commander is not easy to be!

Xie Tong led the army to meet Wang Daoxun at the city gate.

Wang Daoxun and the others galloped to the city gate, and Xie Tong hurriedly said, "My lord, the command of the last general is unfavorable, so that half of the soldiers have been lost, please punish your lordship." ”

Wang Daoxun said with a smile: "Since it is a war, there will definitely be casualties, although the losses in this battle are large, but it is not the reason for General Xie, but the old man underestimated the combat ability of the enemy, and the intelligence is not accurate, the enemy garrison in the Great Wall of Heaven has 25,000 people, and you have suffered a big loss with 30,000 people, and it is still very satisfying to be able to achieve such a result." ”

Xie Tong said, "The last general is ashamed."

Traveling with Wang Daoxun was also the Shandong Jiedu envoy Liao, Liao Zixi said, "General Xie is brave and brave, just the southern expedition, he has won two victories, it is really a blessing for our army, this is a gratifying thing." ”

Xie Tong hugged his fists and said, "Thank you Lord Liao for your compliment! ”

Liao Zixi repeatedly bearded, said, "General Xie must not know, the southern expedition of the three road army together, except for the victory of our East Route Army, the other two road armies have no achievements, the West Route Army and the enemy confronted in Jiangling, has fought several times, no winner or loser, at present, Meng Kai is strong and clear, will not fight, Song Wenyuan has no way. The Middle Route Army suffered a defeat outside the city of Yingzhou, and the pioneer Xue Yue ventured forward, fell into Zhu Wen's ambush, and lost more than 10,000 people. When he finished speaking, he burst out laughing.

Xie Tong was shocked in his heart, he didn't expect that the three armies would advance at the same time, and they all suffered extremely fierce resistance.

Liao Zixi continued: "General Xie didn't plan to greet us two old guys outside the city!"

Xie Tong hurriedly flashed over and said, "The last general is distracted for a while, please don't blame the two adults." My lord, please, the last general has already prepared food and drinks for the two adults. ”

After the dinner, Wang Daoxun left Xie Tong behind.

After everyone left, Xie Tong said, "What can you say about the end of the general!"

Wang Daoxun smiled and said, "Don't put on a serious look, the old man doesn't like you, where did you look free and easy when you first arrived in Luoyang!"

Xie Tong said, "Today is different from the past, Xie has joined the army, and he should look like a soldier." ”

Wang Daoxun waved his hand dissatisfiedly and said, "Sit down and have a cup of tea, and discuss with you some emergencies."

Xie Tong sat at the side of the table, he poured himself a cup of hot tea, took a sip gently, and said, "My lord, please speak!"

Wang Daoxun looked at him with a smile and said, "Today, Lord Liao has already told the situation of the Western Route Army and the Middle Route Army, I think you also know that the war is not good, with our understanding of Sima Xiangru, he will definitely shrink without fighting, and then wait and see the situation of the other two armies."

Xie Tong said, "Sima Xiangru is indeed this kind of person, but I'm afraid he doesn't blame him, he is facing Zhu Wen, who is known as the god of war, Xie has dealt with Zhu Wen in Yangzhou, this person is like a god, martial arts and wisdom are first-class, there are few low hands in the world, in the face of such a terrible opponent, there is really no other good way except confrontation, if you rush forward, I am afraid that the end will be with Xue Yue."

Wang Daoxun said, "I'm afraid that the problem is not here, this southern expedition, most of the troops are concentrated in the middle route army, and the excellent military supplies are also given to the middle route army, the purpose is to hope that the middle route army can quickly tear apart the enemy's front with the advantage of troops, divide the enemy camp into two, and break them one by one, and now this situation is contrary to the original battle plan, the Chinese and Western armies are in a confrontation situation, and our eastern route army is marching all the way and winning the Great Wall. ”

Xie Tong asked, "Is there anything wrong with this?"

Wang Daoxun said, "Of course it is not proper, if our army continues to advance and fight hard to capture Yangzhou City, the loss will be huge, if Zhu Wen's troops are divided into two ways to outflank our army's rear road, then the East Route Army will be annihilated, Sima Xiangru will definitely stand by and watch, then the southern expedition will be declared a failure."

Xie Tong said, "What should I do then? Can I disobey King Ye's order and not fight Yangzhou?"

Wang Daoxun shook his head and didn't speak!

Xie Tong continued to drink his tea, the taste of tea became bitter, and he had completely lost the joy of victory.

Wang Daoxun said: "It's not that there is no way, it's just too dangerous, and the prospect is even more confusing." ”

Xie Tong said, "If you have any plans, please tell the general to do it?"

Wang Daoxun laughed, and said in his heart that Tong was really smart, and just by his words, he could guess that this task was aimed at him. He hurriedly said, "The battle of Yangzhou is imperative, this battle will be attacked by Kexu City, this battle is a tough battle, the old man estimates that it is difficult to see the clear in the short term, and Yangzhou City is rare in the world, the old man ordered you to lead a team of men and horses, bypass Yangzhou City, and take the hinterland of Jiangsu, as for Suzhou, Hangzhou or others It is up to you to decide, your purpose is not to attack the city and seize the land, but to create a momentum, A kind of confusion, breaking the orderly order of the enemy's rear, disturbing the enemy's grain and economy, if possible, capturing Huangchao alive or forcing the enemy to change the defensive route, the enemy will inevitably have great flaws, so that our three armies will have a chance!" (To be continued.) )