At the end of Song Dynasty: I want to be the master of ZTE

Chapter 224

"Report~"

A horseman rushed to the central army, rolled his saddle and dismounted in front of Zhang Shijie, and said: "Jiaoxi urgent report, the Yuan army has attacked the city and been repulsed!"

"Yu Zhanchi has lived up to His Majesty's trust." Zhang Shijie nodded slightly and took the battle report.

Yu Zhanchi did not personally visit the front line from beginning to end, but the troops in the city were well arranged, and he had initially demonstrated the potential of a famous general.

Even though he was mentally prepared, Zhang Shijie still felt a little surprised after reading the battle report.

The Yuan army only took half an hour from the sneak attack to the withdrawal. Jiaoxi County killed [-] people. Because the Yuan army ran on horseback and took away the wounded, it was difficult to count the casualties.

He suffered 20 casualties. The casualties occurred in the early stage, and they were all soldiers on guard at the top of the city.

"General manager, since you have no worries about your future, why not go to Mizhou?" Yu Tong asked enthusiastically.

They originally wanted to attack Mizhou, and they used themselves as bait to lure the Yuan army out to fight in the field. However, when they came out, they found that the march was really too slow.

Returning to the city was also a bait. Although it failed, the Yuan army went to sneak attack Jiaoxi, and the effect was the same.

Mizhou must be empty, and as long as the forced march troops approach the city, they can be destroyed with a snap of the finger.

Zhang Shijie had a flash of hesitation in his heart, then restrained himself, shook his head and said: "Mizhou is a hundred and fifty miles away from Jiaoxi. Even if the weather is fine, it will take five days to transport the baggage. For such a long time, the Yuan army can arrange it calmly.

If they gather their cavalry troops, even if they don't come to intercept them, our army will still have to escort them with a large number of troops. The consumption will be too great and the gain will not be worth the loss. "

"How about escorting only with muskets?" Yu Tong asked.

Zhang Shijie said: "The risk is too great. If the Yuan army does not hesitate to pay the price, I am afraid that the muskets will be lost. At that time, you and I will both be sinners of the country!"

After teaching Yu Tong and persuading himself, Zhang Shijie reported to the court while leading the army back.

It took six days for Shandong's report to reach the central government, but Zhang Shijie had the right to make the decision himself, so he didn't have to worry about being held accountable.

Jiaoxi County has finished cleaning the battlefield, and all the Yuan soldiers have been stripped naked and piled together into a huge pile.

"Light the fire." Yu Zhanchi waved his hand gently.

Immediately some soldiers came forward, poured kerosene on them, and then threw torches.

Amid the billowing smoke, the burning smell spreads, making people commit evil acts.

Only the common people feel disgusted, while Song soldiers are all smiling.

There can never be too many such scenes. It is best to burn [-] Yuan soldiers every day, and the world will be completely settled.

In Jiaoshui County, Hu Duhu and Wu Maer sat opposite each other, both looking like they were hesitant to speak.

I have a lot of resentment, but I don’t know where to start.

Next to him, Daru Hua Chi Shenghe and Magistrate Yu Xiangdong of Jiaoshui County were watching their noses and mouths, fearing that they would turn their attention.

At noon, the army arrived outside Jiaoshui County. The two people, who were originally frightened by the Song army's advance, were overjoyed to hear the news and immediately went out to greet them.

Seeing the army with my own eyes, my heart immediately dropped.

Of the four thousand troops, more than a thousand were injured, and there were five to six hundred corpses. The more than 2000 that were intact looked like they were in despair.

It's not a big deal if they are defeated, but their morale is shattered, and even defending the city is difficult.

But Sheng He and Yu Xiangdong didn't dare to ask, so they prepared good wine and food for the army.

Hu Duhu really lost his appetite, so he said: "Send an order to go back to Mizhou immediately after eating."

Immediately some personal guards went out to deliver the message.

"The losses have been heavy, I'm afraid Mizhou will be difficult to defend." Uma'er sighed.

Hu Duhu banged his hammer on the table and said viciously: "If Zhang Shijie's men have captured the cities, we will have no choice but to retreat elsewhere. If the cities are still there, we will move the people and turn the cities into empty cities. Leave a grain of food for him to wait.

When his troops came to the city, they only gave up the empty city, and then gathered their cavalry troops to attack their heavy supplies camp. "

"Okay, let's do it like this!" Uma'er agreed.Yu Xiangdong broke into cold sweat as he listened.

When people move when the weather is freezing, there is no telling how many people will die on the road. Even if they go elsewhere, without food, clothing, or housing, there is a high probability that they will still freeze to death.

Shenghe is a Mongolian, but he thinks this strategy is good.

"Two generals, Zhuji Town has been lost. The Song Army will arrive in the county soon. I wonder if the generals can stay for a period of time to help the county strengthen its walls and clear the country?" Sheng He said.

"You can make your own decisions. It is really impossible to garrison." Instead of giving Sheng He face, Hu Duhu said: "Gather the horses and knights in the city and merge them all under my command to attack the Song army's logistics."

"Ah?" Shenghe was stunned for a moment, then Nono agreed.

The difference in status was too great, and he had no right to say no.

In the afternoon, Hu Duhu and his army left with their troops, and they gathered together in Xiangdong to discuss how to fortify the wall and clear the country.

It's easy to say in the city, just gather food, cloth and other important supplies in one place, and burn them on fire when the Song army wants to break the city, but it will be difficult outside the city.

It is too widely dispersed and difficult to achieve.

"If they encounter people, they will drive them away, if they see houses, they will burn them. All the livestock will be brought into the city, leaving no tile for the southern thieves!" Sheng He said fiercely.

"Shangguan, after all, you are governing the people. If you deal with it like this, I'm afraid that all people's hearts will be lost." Yu Xiangdong advised.

Sheng He didn't take it seriously and said: "Urgent times do extraordinary things. As long as the southern thieves are held back, the Great Khan will definitely reward him heavily. What does a mere untouchable deserve?"

"I'll take the order." Yu Xiangdong returned to the county office and summoned the officials and officials to explain Shenghe's arrangements.

"No, this is self-isolation from the people, and it must not be like this."

"The soldiers of the South did not kill anyone, but we became thieves who harmed the people. Isn't this the way to be an official?"

"My family and I are all locals, please be kind to the county."

"Why don't you hurry up and contact the Song Army? The city has been surrendered!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was quiet and couldn't help but look at Yu Xiangdong.

Everyone could see clearly when the army entered the city in the morning. Even if the five thousand army was defeated, how could the eight hundred soldiers in Jiaoshui County resist it?

Besides, we are all locals. If we really destroy the place and evacuate, we can only become homeless refugees without property.

The imperial court can accommodate all those who have official status, just three or five people. There are more than 30 people present, each with one or twenty subordinates, and the imperial court will not care at all.

Seeing Yu Xiangdong's hesitation, someone advised him: "The magistrate's family is local. Even if there is a reward from the court, how can it replenish the savings of the house and land?"

"Even if they surrender, the fields must be divided..." Yu Xiangdong said.

It was only because the family was local that they hesitated, otherwise the person who proposed surrender would have been dragged out and killed.

It's just that everyone has heard of the Song Dynasty's methods, and Yu Xiangdong really can't bear to part with his family's land.

"We surrendered the city. This is a meritorious service. How can we not be compensated?"

"Five thousand acres of land is enough to pass on to the family. It's better than nothing."

"Sheng He has a lot of money. If he gets points, it will be of great benefit."

Everyone talked a lot and quickly strengthened their determination.

National justice?

No, benefit!
A bunch of losers, one side is strong and the other side is weak. The fundamental reason is that the Yuan army cannot defeat the Song army.

On the same day, fast horses left the city and went to Jiaoxi and Zhuji to contact the Song army, while Sheng He was still reorganizing his troops.

Originally there were [-] headquarters, but [-] cavalry troops were taken away, leaving only [-] infantry troops. If you want to use this as the backbone to clear the country, it will definitely be useless if you don't plan well.

After all, there are many local troops stationed in the local area, so if we don’t make proper arrangements, both the army and the people will rebel, so let’s not talk about it.

(End of this chapter)