Chapter 498
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"Report!"
A quick and long report sounded, and a dusty scout cavalry had already arrived outside the commander's tent, and several golden spears and halberds in the hands of the golden armored soldiers blocked him.
"Enter!" Li Jing's majestic voice sounded in the tent. The Shengjie Army guards put away their guns and halberds, and the reconnaissance cavalry entered the tent under the guidance of the guards.
"The general, commander Liu of the auxiliary army, urgently reported that before noon, the auxiliary army had successfully captured Yucheng, defeated the three thousand thieves in the city, and then repelled more than 6,000 thieves from the southeast and northeast directions. In this formation, our auxiliary army killed more than 2,000 thieves and captured more than 3,000 thieves, and captured more than 30 generals of the thieves at the capital level."
Li Jing, Li Zhen, Guo Chengan and others looked at each other, and their eyes were full of surprise.
"How many casualties of the auxiliary army?" Li Jing was very surprised that the auxiliary army was able to capture Yucheng. What was even more surprising was that he killed more than 2,000 thieves and captured 3,000 prisoners. Although a large part of the thief team was not real soldiers, only a few could count the soldiers. But no matter what, this record was beyond his expectations. How much casualties would it cost to achieve such a great achievement?
"Five thousand auxiliary troops, more than 1,300 were killed in battle, and more than 200 were seriously injured." The detective cavalry said that the casualties were a little low. In just less than a day, the number had been reduced by 1,500 people, and this number had reached 30%. For a new army, 30% of the combat reduction has made them almost collapse.
"Where are the remaining auxiliary troops retreating now?" Li Zhen frowned when he heard such a large casualty. The auxiliary troops were to lure the enemy. But now Liu Xun and the others went up and fought hard. After suffering 30% of the losses, I am afraid that the auxiliary troops will not do anything else in the future.
"Commander Liu gave Xiao a reward. He will lead the auxiliary army with the five yamen to defend Yucheng for three days, and strive to protect Yucheng within three days." The detective cavalry replied in a low voice.
Li Zhen smiled bitterly and turned to Li Jing and said, "Master General. Liu Xun seems to have guessed our plan of detour. This kid is planning to use the auxiliary army as bait to attract the auxiliary army near Yucheng."
Li Jing nodded, and Liu Xun and the others' actions surprised him a little. Originally, this bait didn't need to be like this, as long as they appeared in Yucheng, they could just mobilize the thieves. There was no need to fight hard at all. But Liu Xun and the others fought hard, and even took Yucheng, causing severe damage to the thieves.
It has to be said that Liu Xun did this to help Li Jing's plan, and the auxiliary army had few troops. This time, the enemy was hit hard and he suffered a lot of casualties. Although the thief was beaten to a halt, they also knew the strength of the Yucheng auxiliary army. The auxiliary army was not strong, and the thief would not only not scare away, but instead rushed up to take revenge. In this way, Li Jing's surrounding tactics could make a big net, but this undoubtedly put the auxiliary army in a desperate situation.
"Master General, why don't we send troops to Yucheng directly?" Guo Chengan saw Li Jing's concern for the auxiliary army. Or he thought Li Jing was worried about these six disciples.
Li Jing smiled slightly and said calmly: "Since Liu Xun and the others are so capable, then I will help them once this time." He said to the detective, "You go back and tell them a few more. Two days only takes two days, which is enough."
When the scout retreated, Li Zhen said with concern: "Master, Liu Xun's courage is commendable. But now they only have 3,500 auxiliary troops left, and I'm afraid they can't defend for two days."
"I thought about it for a long time. We cannot let down Liu Xun and the others' efforts. Besides, two days are not long." Li Jing said with a smile.
Guo Chengan patted his forehead. "At this time, the general was still laughing, aren't you afraid of Yu Cheng's fall? Although these six guys are a little arrogant, they are still young people after all. With time, they will definitely be the backbone of our army in the future and cannot take risks."
"No need to say anything, I have made a decision in my heart." Li Jing waved his hand. This time it was indeed dangerous, but Li Jing could already judge that the thief was not strong, and the disciples were indeed very good. Another thing was that the combat power of the auxiliary army was still OK. In addition, if they were defending the city, they would be even more sure.
This is an opportunity, an opportunity to truly train them. Liu Xun and the others have always hoped to prove themselves, and Li Jing is now willing to give them this opportunity.
"It is said that my commander orders are divided into four divisions according to the plan. Except for one unit left behind in Songzhou, the other three units will each send troops as planned. Lin Wu, Wang Chong, Wang Pu, you will lead one army to set off. Remember, I will only give you two days. Within two days, you must completely blockade the west bank of the Bian River."
Guo Shunli stood aside and begged: "Master, let me lead the headquarters to Yucheng to reinforce!" He could see clearly the danger of the auxiliary army. His son was in Yucheng and he could not ignore it.
Li Jing looked at him coldly, "The Black Flag Army is a heavy cavalry and must be with the large army at any time. It will never be used until the critical moment. Have you forgotten the role of the Black Flag Army?"
"Don't dare!"
"Then let go, I have my own arrangements for Yucheng's affairs." Li Jing said.
Guo Chengan rescued the siege from the side and said, "Or what if you want to draw another army to reinforce, it's not easy to defend by relying on the auxiliary army alone."
"I didn't say that they would defend alone. The reinforcements would be sent, but I would not send the Zhenguo Army. I would transfer a Songzhou army to go." Li Jing said.
The others were a little puzzled, but Li Jing did not explain, so he directly called the guards and asked them to follow them into Songcheng.
In the Songcheng Governor's Mansion, Zhang Rui heard Li Jing ask him to send a Songzhou army to Yucheng for reinforcements, and he couldn't help but wonder. Li Jing had so many soldiers and horses in his hands, but he had to send a newly recruited auxiliary army to Yucheng. Originally, he thought that the auxiliary army was just going out to go around in circles, but he didn't expect that the auxiliary army would really recover Yucheng now. But Li Jing still did not send the Zhenguo Army to the country, but instead asked him to send Songzhou soldiers to reinforcements, which made him confused.
However, Li Jing did not tell the reason, and he was not willing to ask. Finally, he nodded, "Okay. There are still five thousand soldiers and horses in Songzhou City. Although they are not strong in combat and have mixed troops, the number of people is quite large. I will transfer them all to Yucheng!"
"No!" Li Jing shook his head, "There is no need for so many reinforcements. In this way, Zhang Jun, you can draw out the united troops of Songzhou, add a little more, and get two thousand people to send them."
"Ah, why is this?" Zhang Rui was really confused.
"If Zhang Envoy Zhang believes in Guo, just do as you do." Li Jing smiled slightly and did not explain.
Zhang Rui hurried to dispatch troops, but Li Jing did not leave immediately, but waited for Zhang Rui's reply in the mansion. After drinking a cup of tea and waiting a little bored, Li Jing couldn't help but remember the cute little girl she saw in the garden after drinking last time, and walked towards the back garden involuntarily.
He waved his servant guard back. Li Jing followed the road he had walked last time through the moon gate and came to the beautiful back garden. He was still standing under the grape trellis, looking at the roses all over the garden and was slightly lost.
The world has changed because of me! Li Jing stood under the grape trellis, his thoughts were messy. In history, the siege of Songzhou would not happen several years later, but because of his arrival, the thief arrived in Songzhou early. Now, no matter whether he wanted to or not, he had already begun to fight with the thief.
Suddenly, a beautiful figure appeared in the garden, like a beautiful butterfly flying through the flowers. He looked up in shock, but found a pretty face, about thirteen or fourteen years old, with a beautiful oval face, delicate facial features and white skin. His smart eyes flashed with a sly smile.
"Young Master, why did you suddenly break into my garden? Why are you so fascinated?" The girl walked over, and two red clouds flew out of her face. Her eyes were bold but she couldn't hide a little shyness. She plucked her courage, blinked her eyes, and asked curiously. Her voice was gentle, with a bit of gentleness.
Li Jing was shocked by her bold actions. He had already recognized this girl. The girl was the beautiful rose under the moon that night, the daughter of the governor Zhang Rui. In history, she was the queen of Zhu Wen. She was a virtuous woman.
However, there is a bold description in Li Jing's impression now.
Li Jing smiled slightly, pretended to be nothing, and said, "Miss Huier, it was because of the flowers in this garden that were so fragrant that I tempted me into the garden. When I got here, I realized that there were people who were more beautiful than flowers!"
The girl pursed her red lips, glanced at him, and shyness appeared on her face.
"You, how did you know my name?" The other party even knew her name in her boudoir, which made Zhang Hui both happy and surprised. In fact, once happened to be occasionally, and it was not accidental to meet again in the garden. These days she had been watched by her mother so she could not go anywhere on the embroidery building. Just now, the girl Luya quietly told him that Li Jing came to the mansion again. Zhang Hui was very happy immediately. She finally left the embroidery building, but she wanted to go to the front hall, but she had no chance. In the end, she only got the garden, but unexpectedly, she could meet again here.
"What the little lady in the dream told me." Seeing Zhang Hui's appearance as a girl with spring, Li Jing couldn't help but make a joke casually. However, Zhang Hui's face was immediately red like two red lanterns, biting her red lips and turning her head aside. It was already a very bold act to come forward to talk to Li Jing, but now Li Jing is still teasing her, which makes her heart jump out of her chest, and she is about to suffocate and faint.
Li Jing raised his head and looked at the scorching sun above his head. May has begun, and the weather in Songzhou has become hotter.
Zhang Hui stood in the sun and was nervous, sweat had already emerged from the tip of her delicate nose. Li Jing couldn't help but stretch out her hand and wiped it for a while. Her palm touched the girl's skin. Zhang Hui's hot breath hit her palm. Li Jing immediately felt a little waving.
Looking at Zhang Hui again, he was already standing there stupidly at this time, as if he had become a sculpture, his face was blushing and bleeding, and his eyes were staring loudly. The girl's slightly erect breasts were fluttering violently. Then, Zhang Hui suddenly cried and stomped her feet, "You bully me!" and then she covered her face and left with shame.
After she brought a gust of fragrant wind and ran away, Li Jing suddenly burst into laughter. This little girl is really interesting. But his heart was really pounding just now. Such an innocent and romantic girl, her innocent, bold and immature look, really made him feel a little shaken.
Chapter completed!