From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 336

After a whole day of fierce fighting, the 60,000 peasant soldiers in Yancheng were killed by the soldiers of the Five Army Camps without any advantage in defending the city, and the entire Yancheng was completely taken.

Li He was covered in blood, but he was very excited. He ran to Zhou Yuan with a big laugh and said excitedly: "General Jie! General Jie! We have taken Yancheng! Zhao Yunhu ran away with the last few thousand people!"

"Including the enemies we annihilated last night, we have killed about 90,000 enemies. It is a great victory!"

Zhou Yuan smiled and said to Li Yu'an: "Look, this is just unsophisticated. 90,000 peasant soldiers are not 90,000 Tartars. What is there to be excited about?"

"Send a letter to Kaifeng Prefecture and ask Deng Su to send someone to take over Yancheng. As for what to use to appease the people and what to use to suppress this city, that is what he should consider. I will be responsible for handing over the cities to him first and let him prepare."

Li He said excitedly: "Yes! I will write a letter now!"

Now Li He admires Zhou Yuan from the bottom of his heart. General Jie is really too strong. He annihilated 90,000 enemies in one day and took down an important town. The key is that the price he paid is not high.

The entire five camps, including last night, lost less than 2,000 people in total.

With such a record, 2,000 for 90,000, what a terrifying ratio!

Li Yu'an squinted her eyes, and was actually excited in her heart. The stronger Zhou Yuan was, the more excited she was.

Women all admire strong men, let alone a woman who hopes to be saved.

She used to think that Zhou Yuan was the most promising path, but now she feels that Zhou Yuan is simply her support and can no longer leave.

"We have annihilated 90,000 enemies and captured Yancheng. What are the plans for the next step?"

Li Yu'an began to pay attention to the war. She also wanted to know how Zhou Yuan won this battle, and even learn from it, which would be useful for recovering Goryeo in the future.

Zhou Yuan said: "What do you mean by what to do next? We have already planned it. This battle is not over yet."

Li Yu'an said blankly: "We have annihilated 90,000 enemies and captured Yancheng. It's not over yet?"

At this moment, she did not look like the high and mighty Virgin Mary. In terms of military affairs, she could only be Zhou Yuan's obedient daughter.

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "This is just the beginning. You are also a martial artist. Have you heard of a long-lost martial arts skill called Lightning Seven Whips?"

Li Yu'an glared and said, "The opponent must be a whip master?"

Zhou Yuan said, "I used this Lightning Seven Whips. The attack on Yancheng was the first whip, and the two battles on the official road of Ye County and the permanent official road were the second and third."

"Please open the door and take Yancheng. This is the fourth whip."

Speaking of this, Zhou Yuan laughed: "A quick attack on Chenzhou and opening up the passage to the eastern border of the Central Plains by surprise. This is the fifth whip."

"Don't forget that I sent four people that day, and now only Shi Yi and Wang Xiong have returned."

"And what about Xiao Hua? He is now lying in ambush at the foot of Qiding Mountain, waiting for Zhao Yunhu is a deserter."

Li Yu'an couldn't help but exclaimed: "You...you have calculated this? Where will he escape to? Where is Qiding Mountain?"

Zhou Yuan said: "Qiding Mountain is in the north of Yuzhou. Zhao Yunhu must have fled to Nanyang, because after the defeat of Yancheng, he must know that Chenzhou can't be saved, and he will not go to Runing."

"To run to Nanyang, the only way is to go from the southwest, through Wuyang and Yuzhou official roads directly to Nanyang."

"In Yuzhou, Xiao Hua will transform into a peasant soldier and receive him with a sword."

Li Yu'an took a breath of cold air. The deserter had no fighting power and his mentality collapsed. He finally reached his own territory and saw friendly troops, but found out that it was the enemy. The feeling of despair was really terrible.

She couldn't help but ask: "Is this your sixth whip? What about the seventh whip?"

"Of course it's Runing."

Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice: "Yancheng and Chenzhou have been lost one after another. The Kaidai Dynasty's strategy of blocking Kaifeng Prefecture has completely failed. The road to the south is open, and Runing is the last support for Guangzhou."

"My seventh whip hits Runing, and it will definitely hurt Zhang Bailong's heart."

Li Yu'an said: "So... the 40,000 troops in Yancheng will not rush to help Chenzhou, but will directly attack Runing?"

Zhou Yuan said: "Of course, the defenders of Chenzhou are only 20,000, and they don't know that Yancheng has been lost. The news of the defense was not well prepared for the defense of the city. Liu Fang's 20,000 soldiers were enough. "

"If Liu Fang can't take Chenzhou tonight, he is not worthy of being the deputy governor."

Li Yu'an looked at the high-spirited young man in front of her, and suddenly sighed, muttering: "I know why Guan Miaoshan likes you so much. If you were my subject, I would also like to hold you in my palm."

Zhou Yuan hurriedly took her hand and whispered: "Sister Saint, what are you talking about? We are the best allies. When the time comes, I will definitely send troops to Goryeo to help you regain the country with my own hands.Restore the Li Dynasty!"

Li Yu'an is a smart person. Zhou Yuan's trick of holding hands to take advantage of others is enough to fool Ningyue Cai Ni. Even Qu Ling doesn't buy it, let alone Li Yu'an.

But this time, she didn't expose it. She just put her hand on Zhou Yuan's hand and let him touch and play with it.

What's the point of touching hands? For the sake of the Li Dynasty and the people of Goryeo, I, Li Yu'an, can do anything and do anything!

The remaining forces in Yancheng have been dealt with. Zhou Yuan took 40,000 soldiers and walked around the city to show the majesty of the court.

Then he issued a notice, stating that the divided land would no longer be re-divided. In the new division, the people can continue to cultivate the land they have obtained before, and the court will never take it back, let alone increase taxes at will.

Not only did Zhou Yuan issue a notice, he also hired hundreds of men to run around the streets to appeal, so that the situation could be temporarily stabilized.

Of course, there is also food, which is also the top priority.

Zhou Yuan announced that he would give away porridge twice a day, at two points in the city. The amount of food invested was not actually large, but at least before the porridge was over, the people would not make trouble.

After doing all this, he called Shi Yi and Wang Xiong over.

"You two have done a good job, so there are more important tasks for you."

The two looked at each other, knowing that a new opportunity had come, and hurriedly half-knelt down.

Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice: "You two still lead two thousand soldiers each, starting from Yancheng, along the official road of Ye County all the way west, through Luyang Pass to Funiu Mountain, and then north to Song County. ”

“This county has suffered a severe drought, and Zhang Bailong has not yet provided food. Many villages have fled due to lack of food, leaving only the old, weak, sick and disabled, struggling to survive in the village.”

“You take the food and go to a few villages to become villagers.”

Shi Yi said in a deep voice: “Marshal, how to arrange for those old, weak, sick and disabled people?”

Zhou Yuan smiled and said: “Isn’t it strange that there are no old people, patients and women in a village? You just need to go to the villagers’ homes. As long as there is food and food, they will recognize you as their sons and husbands willingly.”

“It is natural to help you cover up your identity and keep secrets.”

“As long as you promise that after the matter is done, each family will be given a stone of grain, and they will definitely treat you as the master of the day.”

Wang Xiong said: “Then what?”

Zhou Yuan narrowed his eyes and said slowly: “Then... Zhang Bailong will come to your side to recruit soldiers, you just need to actively participate, don’t do anything, and wait for orders. "

Shi Yi and Wang Xiong looked at each other and immediately accepted the order.

Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice: "In this case, military discipline is a big problem. You are generals. You must govern strictly and set an example. You are asked to go there to lurk, not to oppress the old and disabled, or insult women."

"Remember, anyone who dares to violate military discipline will be beheaded. In extraordinary times, no mistakes are allowed."

"Even if your brothers make mistakes, they must be killed as a warning to the hundred. Do you hear me clearly?"

Shi Yi immediately said: "Please rest assured, General!"

"I obey your orders!"

Wang Xiong also spoke quickly.

Zhou Yuan patted the shoulders of the two and said in a deep voice: "You two were refugees. It was because of the chaos in the Central Plains that there was a change of fish and dragons."

"After this battle, you will be heroes. Don't ruin your future. "

Shi Yi knelt down and kowtowed, saying: "I will never fail the commander's trust! I am willing to pledge my life as a military order!"

Wang Xiong also said: "I am also willing to pledge my life as a military order."

"Okay!"

Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice: "Then you must set off immediately without delay. You must reach the designated location and settle down within ten days."

"At that time, someone will secretly give you orders, and the sign is a magpie."