Royal road

"In the battle of Youbin, our army only lost more than [-] soldiers, thanks to General Yi's ingenious plan!" The latest battle report was also sent to Shangdang, and Duan Qin couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief after reading it.

Not counting the wounded, there were only more than 3000 people killed in battle, and nearly a thousand of them were soldiers who were lost while defending Wubao.This number is even less than the number of deaths when fighting the Huns. It is extremely rare for a battle of this scale.In addition to the solid advantage brought by the strong wall and clearing the field, there is also Yiyan's shocking attack.In fact, most of this battle was resolved in the rear.If not, the loss would be at least several times higher.

Liang Feng didn't say anything, just said: "The pension must be settled properly. What about the loss of property?"

"One Wubao was lost, 26 dikes, and many fields and canals were completely destroyed. Leping may be greatly affected this autumn." Duan Qin did not dare to hide anything, and reported the truth.

The Youzhou army raged in Leping territory for a whole month, unable to capture the big city, and showed no mercy to Wubao and the field facilities.Fortunately, the summer harvest in the territory has ended, otherwise I don't know what it will look like.But even so, the autumn harvest cannot be counted on.The water conservancy facilities were completely damaged, and it took a lot of manpower and material resources to repair them.In addition, the food, fodder and weapons used for the war are even more astronomical.But still the same sentence, compared to the consequences of defeat, this loss is insignificant.

"Reward the three armed forces, reduce Leping's taxes, and allocate funds to rebuild water conservancy." Liang Feng paused, "And Wen Taizhen, after withdrawing troops, let's transfer them back to Jinyang."

This time Wen Qiao, as the chief official of Leping, has made a lot of contributions.All the logistics are handled by him alone, and he is capable of doing things, and he doesn't look like a young man who is not full of weak crowns.It was planned to be transferred back to Wenqiao and given important tasks. Now that he has proved his talent with actions, it would be a waste to put Leping aside.

Duan Qin nodded: "There is also Zhongshan County. Just now there is news that the county government has been restored. The ancestors and officials have made great contributions."

The sudden change in Zhongshan County was really unexpected.I don't know how to use it, but Zu Ti persuaded the Liu family in Zhongshan, and joined forces with him to assist the Changshan defenders in capturing Zhongshan.It will be a matter of time before the other counties and counties of Jizhou are taken down, but with someone's help, it still saves a lot of trouble.

And Zuti's move also showed his attitude.Liang Feng's previous kind salute was not in vain.The position of Changshi is already a certainty.

"Send people to invite Zu Changshi, and pay attention to family affairs. When Jizhou is all gone, you can also go north to visit Fanyang Country." How could Liang Feng remain indifferent to Zu Ti's attitude?This is obviously to entrust your wealth, so of course you have to treat it seriously.

And what was unexpected was that Zu Ti's action power could easily persuade the Zhongshan Liu family and several other great families.Liang Feng only remembered that this person was famous, but Zu Ti didn't seem to have fought any famous battles, but just stuck to Jiangbei.From this point of view, his strengths are not in the battlefield, but in strategy.But this is even better.In troubled times, there are many mountains.Being able to persuade people to surrender and having a high degree of strategic vision is actually more useful than simply being good at fighting.

"This is what should be done. And that Xi Jian seems to have moved. As long as the lord takes Jizhou, talented people will be everywhere." Duan Qin smiled.

This is the benefit of winning the battle of Youbin.As long as the status and status are achieved, those talents who could not be recruited before will reconsider and move closer to Bingzhou.In this way, it will be of great benefit to the lord's hegemony.

There was not much smile on Liang Feng's face: "This matter can be postponed, let's wait for Bo Yuan to return."

Duan Qin immediately lost his voice.He guessed a little bit of the reason why the lord came to Shangdang.A hero like General Yi must be rewarded and welcomed in person.However, the attack on Wang Jun and chaos in Jicheng, with only 2000 troops, how many people can survive?The northern part of Jizhou is mostly occupied by soldiers and horses from Youzhou. Just crossing this blockade line is extremely hard work.Alas, such a loyal minister and good general, he also hopes to return safely.

Bowing and saluting, Duan Qin said: "Ye City has increased its troops, and we must always pay attention to the movement of Jizhou. General Yi can accomplish this great feat thanks to God's help. Don't worry, my lord."

Don't worry?Liang Feng felt that he had waited too long.Too long to bear.It has been more than ten days, when will that person come back?

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A dusty and exhausted team crossed the border of Jizhou and entered Sizhou.After running around for ten days, hundreds of horses were killed, and the remaining horses were not enough to carry the knights every day.Most dismounted and walked on their legs.Only the Severely Ill and Wounded take turns riding to conserve energy.

This kind of march made the team's speed even slower.But fortunately, the counties that have escaped the control of Youzhou are familiar with the roads, and changing to go out at night can reduce the possibility of encountering the enemy.There were fewer battles, but there were still seriously injured people who stopped breathing on horseback.There was no expression on everyone's face.There is no pride of victory, no joy of escape, only numbness.Numbly enduring the pain, hunger and exhaustion, he moved towards that distant goal.

When such a tired army crossed Guangping, someone came up to meet it.

"General!" A group of fast horses galloped towards them, the leader jumped off the back of the horse, with tears in his tiger's eyes, he knelt down on the ground with a plop.

When Yiyan saw the person coming, his eyes widened: "Why did you come to Sizhou? How is the military situation in Bingzhou?"

"We won! A big victory! My lord ordered me to come and meet the general, and I finally found you!" It was Wang Long who came, and only the Tiger Wolf Camp was capable of such a sentry mission.

But no matter how prepared he was, Wang Long couldn't help crying when he saw such a remnant army.These are all his robes, the brothers who walked out of the Liang Mansion with him!There are only more than six hundred left!Even more than half of it was broken!

Hearing the news of the great victory, Yiyan's body swayed, and he felt the tight rope on his chest loosen a little.They broke the siege of Bingzhou with only two thousand Qingqi!This battle is worth it!

Wang Long didn't think so much. Seeing that Yiyan was not standing still, he jumped up and grabbed his arm: "General, let's go back to Yecheng first! There are many more soldiers in the city, absolutely safe and sound!"

Yiyan knew very well that the team behind him had reached the end of its strength.Early cultivation and treatment can bring back a lot of lives.Nodding his head, he asked, "Where's my lord?"

"My lord moved to Shangdang, and I'm waiting for the general to return..." Wang Long didn't finish speaking, he felt his arms tighten, and the blood-stained, scarred hand grabbed his arm firmly.

"My lord is waiting for me at Shangdang?" The flame in Yiyan's heart blazed up, "Give me a horse, I'm going to Shangdang!"

"General!" I don't know how many people shouted out, and Liu Gong behind him was even more anxious: "General, you have been injured a lot, you'd better take a rest before hurrying on your way!"

"Give me a horse!" There was no room for rebuttal in Yiyan's voice.

Wang Long was a little dazed, and after a while he said: "But General, your injury..."

There was not a single part of the armor on his body that was intact.We have already arrived in Yecheng, why bother to hurry?But even Wang Long couldn't bear the blaze in the man's eyes.Helpless, he had no choice but to say: "I will accompany the general back to the Shangdang!"

"I want to go back to Shangdang!" "The last general will follow the general!"

Many people behind him shouted.Although this battle was brutal, Yiyan, the general, always stood behind them, saving countless lives.Now it's time to go back to Shangdang, their hometown, who wouldn't be excited?

However, Yiyan ignored it, and got on his horse directly: "Go to Yecheng first, and rest in place for two days. If the doctor lets you go, go back to Shangdang."

After speaking, he didn't wait for others to follow, he clamped the horse's belly, and urged the horse to move forward.Wang Long became anxious immediately, grabbed Liu Gong and told him, "Take the brothers to the city to heal their wounds, and I will go back with the general first."

After speaking, he led a hundred riders to follow behind Yiyan, and went straight to Fukouxing.

Hurry up here.Over there, the news was one step faster and sent to Lucheng.

"Have you found their trace?" Liang Feng stood up abruptly, regardless of his manner, and asked loudly.

"We found it! There are more than 670 riders in total!" The courier blushed with excitement, "General Yi didn't even stop in Ye City, he came directly to Shangdang..."

Before he finished speaking, Liang Feng was already walking towards the door.Duan Qin hurriedly chased after him in shock: "My lord?"

"I'll go to the pass to pick him up!" Liang Feng's footsteps had never been so fast, it was almost windy.

"But I don't know when General Yi will arrive..." Even if there is no threat from the enemy, with the identity of the lord, can he come out to meet him casually?Not to mention going out to welcome him, even if he has rushed to Shangdang now, it is a bit out of line.In case something happens, who can afford the responsibility?

Liang Feng stopped suddenly, and turned to look at Duan Qin: "600 people! Two thousand elites, only [-] left. Can Yiyan not be injured?! He still has to go to Lucheng? No, I should pick up He is!"

There seemed to be thunder in that voice, and there was no lack of pain.A pair of bright black eyes are like spears and sharp swords, relentlessly.Duan Qin was hoarse and couldn't say a word.Liang Feng didn't bother him, and continued to walk, and ordered loudly as he walked: "Go and find all the best doctors in Lucheng, as well as military doctors, follow me to Hukou Pass!"

Who can resist such a decision?It only took half a moment for a guard to assemble.Without a guard of honor at all, and without even taking a car, Liang Feng just rode his horse and led his people towards Hukou Pass.

After all, Fukouxing is easier to walk, and Bailaiqi can also run.Wang Long rode on the horse and kept persuading him: "General, you should take a rest when you arrive at Hukou Pass. You will not be able to bear the burden of traveling like this. Besides, it's getting dark and the road is so difficult, so go to Lucheng again." Don't want tomorrow, why is it so hasty?"

He really couldn't see it anymore, this man came all the way from Sizhou without stopping.Don't talk about resting, I can't wait to go on my way at night.It took less than two days to reach Hukou Pass, which is almost the same as Yichuan.He and his own soldiers could barely hold on, how can a general who has driven for more than ten days still have such physical strength?Don't go back to the county mansion and fall off the horse first, he can't see this!

However, Yi Yanli didn't respond, and continued to go his own way, galloping towards the goal that was getting closer and closer.After all, Hukou Pass is a pass, so it can be considered majestic.Seeing that the city tower was just ahead, Wang Long wanted to persuade him again, but suddenly found that something was wrong with the city gate.Inside and outside the pass, there were twice as many defenders.What's happening here?

Before he could speak, Yiyan jumped off the horse.His actions didn't seem like he got off his horse, but rather fell down.Wang Long hurriedly got off his horse and wanted to help him, but Yiyan shook off his arm and stumbled towards Guanxia.

It wasn't until this moment that Wang Long realized that there was an extremely familiar figure standing under the small gate.Even if she is in military uniform, she can't hold back her graceful demeanor at all.That is, my lord?

Yiyan could no longer hear any sound, just stared blankly at the person in front of him, and walked forward step by step.His body began to tremble, and his hands couldn't stop shaking.Is this an illusion caused by excessive thoughts?Or is he finally going to sleep forever, and before he dies, he will be rewarded by God's grace?

However, the figure didn't just disappear. He moved, and greeted him with trembling anxiety and tension.

"Boyuan..."

Hearing that call, Yiyan's knees softened and he knelt down on the ground.He should salute, he should ask that person for credit, and tell him how brilliant and difficult this victory was.

But he couldn't say a word.Opening his mouth twice, Yiyan's body flickered, and he collapsed to the ground.

"Bo Yuan!"