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After a while, the noise got closer and closer, and Hu Guang finally heard something clearly: "The great victory of Changli, the Jianlu casualties were nearly 7,000, the great victory of Changli..."

Oh, it turns out that the Changli battle report has arrived. After a cursory listen, he knew the reason. This great victory was unprecedented. No wonder that although the strictest martial law was still enforced at this time, the people and soldiers who heard the sound couldn't help but cheer.

Hu Guang actually already knew this Changli battle report. Therefore, relatively speaking, he seemed very calm. However, after winning the battle, we still need to publicize it, or at least make a statement.

Therefore, Hu Guang had to deal with the matter of this great victory first, receive the messenger who risked his life to rush into the capital, reward him, formally announce the news to the people of the capital, etc.

At this time, Mangui was at the top of the city, listening to the cheers in the capital city. He was astonished at the emperor's foresight and somewhat relaxed his tense expression for days. Looking at Jianlu's movements outside the city, he understood to some extent why Jianlu was preparing to withdraw.

Although most of the seven thousand Jianlu were not real Jianlu, the tragic situation of almost the entire army being wiped out would definitely dampen the morale of the Jianlu outside the city and make them wake up. The Ming army was not all trash. Under the emperor's conspiracy to clear the country, they realized that even if it was difficult to capture the small county of Changli, if Jianlu did not consider the dangers he might encounter if he stayed in the capital, then it cannot be said that Jianlu was cunning. , but how stupid.

Mangui was observing through the telescope, and he found that Jianlu's exploration horse was shrinking. That's right, if Jianlu Tanma had sealed the city tightly, it would be impossible for the messenger to rush into the capital.

It can also be seen from this point that Jianlu really wants to retreat. Because after the messenger rushed into the capital, it had a significant impact on the morale of the defending troops. Unless Jianlu was mentally ill, he would let the messenger enter the city before continuing to attack the capital.

As evening approached, several hundred Jurchen Tatars who had been on display outside Jianlu's camp for nearly a day were put down and carried into the camp. This further confirmed Mangui's speculation that Jianlu was preparing to leave.

In the distance outside the city, groups of Ming troops emerged from time to time without retreating at night. They were all looking at the Jianlu camp in the distance like the top of the city. When they saw Jianlu Tanma passing by, they ran away quickly. When Jianlu Tanma came back, they appeared again. It can be seen that the news of Changli's victory also affected these Ye Bushou, otherwise they would not be so bold, and Jianlu's expedition would not be perfunctory.

"Master, the war in the capital is about to end, and your majesty will definitely give you a heavy reward!" A head servant next to Man Gui said with a smile, "No one can take away this credit!"

Hearing Mangui's bearded face smile, he suddenly opened his mouth and yawned, then handed the monocular telescope to the servant beside him and said: "Hold it carefully, monitor the movement of Jianlu camp, don't be careless. , Sir, let me take a rest."

In the city, Han Xu, the former chief assistant, also heard the news of Changli's victory. He couldn't help but be a little surprised and said: "Seven thousand captives? Is Zu Dashou so capable? I don't believe it!"

"Didn't you say that more than 3,000 people were captured? This cannot be false." Butler Cao shook his head and said, "It seems that Zu Dashou tried his best."

"Haha, this Zu Dashou is really scared after being sternly reprimanded by the emperor!" Han Xu said a little mockingly, lowered his head and thought for a while, and then shouted: "Come, sharpen your ink, I want to write a memorial to congratulate the emperor. "

He is trying to gain a sense of presence! Butler Cao understood what he meant, so he stood up and bowed to Han Xu: "Sir, taking advantage of this great victory, I will go back first."

Han Xu pondered for a moment and then said to Butler Cao: "With this great victory over Jianlu, Zu Dashou will definitely regain his important position. I thought that the relationship with Guan Ning's army should be strengthened, and the allies in the army can If you have more, try to get as much as you can, after all, the Jianlu are still there, and the civil unrest in the northwest has not been over."

"I must bring your words to my master." Butler Cao nodded and agreed immediately.

"By the way, the Magistrate of Changli County will definitely be re-employed, and he will have to win over him." Han Xu suddenly remembered and said again quickly, "Money is not a problem. If it is not enough, you can ask King Fan and others to send more. come over."

Butler Cao nodded after hearing this. When he was about to speak, he suddenly remembered something and reminded him: "I seem to remember that I have seen information about the Changli County Magistrate before. It seems that he is just a judge."

Han Xu was a little stunned after hearing this, but he believed that Butler Cao was right. After all, Butler Cao was Cao Yubian's confidant, so it was normal to see these materials. He frowned and thought for a moment, then said: "Forget it, it's just a matter of recruiting people. Even if he achieves great achievements this time, he won't be able to stand in the court. It's not worth spending money on him!"

"Then farewell!" Butler Cao smiled slightly after hearing this, bowed his hands again, and then said goodbye.

The news of Changli's great victory also affected other officials in the capital. All of a sudden, officials at all levels were thinking about the impact this great victory would have on the court and how they could benefit from it.

Although they all had different ideas, they all agreed on one thing, that is, they wrote memorials to congratulate the emperor and enhance their sense of existence.

At night, the sound of horse hooves can be heard from time to time, from the Tongzhou City Gate to the Yamen Gate.

Governor Jie Jing Chuan and a group of general soldiers were sitting in the lobby, listening to Ye Buqi's reports from time to time.

"Report to the Prime Minister, when the sky was getting dark, Jianlu suddenly sent out a large number of exploration horses. The subordinates can no longer watch Jianlu's camp from a distance." A man who stayed awake in the night was sweating profusely even in this winter, and his breath was still unsteady. .

Upon hearing this, Jie Jingzhuan was stunned for a moment, then looked at the general soldiers and said, "What does this mean? Is Jianlu going to attack the capital again?"

After hearing this, Hei Yunlong stood up and saluted the governor in the hall, clasping his fists and saying, "Judging from General Mo's many years of experience, Jianlu is preparing to retreat tonight!"

Ma Dengyun also clasped his fists and echoed: "From the previous military intelligence reports, the last general also thought that Jianlu was about to retreat, so he sent a large number of scouting horses to block the movement."

After hearing the story, he was not very happy. After waving his hands to dismiss Ye Bushou, he frowned and said, "Is Jianlu going to retreat?"

Hei Yunlong knew the reason for the governor's unhappiness, and after thinking for a while, he said: "Zhongcheng, Jianlu sent out a large number of detective horses, which also shows that his morale must have been greatly affected, and he is unwilling to stop the detectives for me tomorrow night." have to."

"Oh?" After hearing this, Jie Jie Chuan said with a slightly excited expression, "You mean, we have a chance?"

"The general thinks that we can send more troops at night to investigate Jianlu's movements before making a decision!" Hei Yunlong's expression became a little more excited as he reported back.

The other general soldiers looked at each other, nodded, and then looked at Zhong Cheng, waiting for his order.

After listening to the scriptures, he glanced at them, suddenly stood up, and said with an inexplicable light in his eyes: "Okay, then I rely on you all, do your best!"

Thanks to Huan Fengxi Yang for the reward!