Goose Three Kingdoms

Chapter 527 Reorganization Method
Even though Liangxiang City was captured, the morale of Yuan's army did not show any decline.

As soon as it got a little brighter, we headed north and set up camp when we reached the south bank of the water.

They had most of the day to build the camp, and with water as a barrier, they were able to effectively isolate themselves from the invasion of the enemy's cavalry.

So it didn't matter if they were a little overworked, their camp was safe enough for them to get a good night's sleep.

With such considerations, Yuan's army only left a small number of guard troops on the two wings, and the entire army was devoted to the civil engineering work in the camp.

In the afternoon, after Black Bear helped Zhang Liao's troops enter Ji County smoothly, he led more than a hundred cavalrymen south to observe closely.

Across the water, Black Bear saw Yuan Shang's large banner, and then looked at the shirtless Yuan army officers digging trenches on the shore. After estimating the distance in his mind, he immediately turned around and went back.

In Ji County, more than 5,000 prisoners were being driven into the parade ground. They were blocked by fences, behind which were spear-wielding infantrymen.

When Black Bear arrived at the military camp, he said to Wei Yan, "The Yuan army has reached the water camp. Even if they advance ten miles a day, they can surround the southeastern two sides of Ji County within three days. So the five thousand prisoners in the city must be dealt with, otherwise they will be a big problem for the general after I leave."

Wei Yan's face was grim: "Grand Marshal, our army has never had the habit of killing surrendered people."

"I do not have either."

Black Bear pointed his whip at the panicked and tired captives in the parade ground: "I will give General Wei a chance, and I will also give them a chance."

"Please give instructions, Grand Sima."

"General Wei, go recruit servants. Once General Wei has finished his announcement, I will give him time to beat the drum. If anyone refuses to come out, I have my own way to deal with him."

"Yes."

Wei Yan also knew that there was no room for bargaining, so he immediately called his subordinates and sent more than 30 people into the parade ground to announce the recruitment conditions.

These are servants and auxiliary soldiers, so don't expect any good treatment after enlisting. Their only purpose is to escape the status of prisoners and rebels.

After the drum beat ended, Wei Yan had only recruited more than 1,300 people, and he was very disappointed.

This shows that most of the captives still believed that the You-Ji coalition forces outside the city had a greater chance of winning.

Black Bear was too lazy to get entangled with them, and immediately dragged more than 200 captured young men and officials to the front of the parade ground.

In order to distinguish these people, their buns were cut off roughly and efficiently with scissors.

As a result, before the notification was given, many of the more than 1,000 people who had applied had withdrawn, leaving only more than 700 people.

Gao Jun rode his horse into the parade ground, pointed his whip at the officials and said, "Kill these traitors, and the Grand Marshal will pardon your crimes as part of the rebellion!"

The captives who dared to stay had already been mentally prepared, and they only hesitated for a moment before rushing forward.

The captured officials would not sit still and wait for death. They resisted and the two sides fought each other.

At the edge of the training ground, Zhang Liao watched the fight and said to Black Bear, "Your Majesty, there will inevitably be casualties. Give the rest of the people another chance, so that after our army leaves, General Wei will have more reliable men here."

"can."

Black Bear turned his head to look at Wei Yan: "General Wei, go recruit more and tell these rebels that the traitors will surely die. Whether they take action or just stand by and watch, no one can save these traitors."

"The last general takes orders."

Wei Yan personally took the stage and led more than a hundred men wearing armor and holding spears into the parade ground to recruit people. As they entered the field to persuade and intimidate the captives, more and more captives joined the fight.

Even if you stand there and do nothing, you will not be able to escape the reckoning when the city is breached.

About half an hour later, the rebels and officials no longer resisted.

The prisoners who participated in the beating also retreated and gave up the venue.

Gao Jun immediately led dozens of knights forward on horseback and stabbed with spears and halberds. Some of them fainted or pretended to be dead, but they all died after a slight resistance.

Black Bear looked at the thousands of prisoners who had not participated, and turned to his left and right and said, "These rebels are vicious and stubborn and cannot be redeemed. Cut off their right big toes and left little toes. Then expel them from the city. If they commit crimes in the future, they will be punished more severely."

No matter how unlucky a person is, he would not have his right thumb and left little toe cut off at the same time. The people around him agreed and immediately started to organize people.

Before dark, the more than a thousand captives whose little toes and big toes had been cut off were driven out of the city.

Their little toes and big toes were cut off by the newly recruited auxiliary soldiers, further cutting off their retreat.

With this batch of released prisoners around, the deeds of these auxiliary soldiers cannot be concealed, and they have no choice but to go down this path until the end.

As the sun was setting, the Youzhou army scouts transported a dozen prisoners back to the Xishan camp.

The captives recounted the process of their defeat and their experiences as captives.

Tian Yu sat in the main seat and felt more and more that this position was somewhat dangerous.

Tai Shi Wen Gong was extremely brave and fierce. If the enemy broke through in the future and he led his troops to kill them, Tai Shi Wen Gong would definitely lead his men to charge towards him.

He was very clear about Yan Rou's abilities. Yan Rou was killed in the battle by the opponent. The last person to do so was Guan Yu.

Guan Yu was so powerful, but he only succeeded once.

However, this crazy man, Tai Shi Wen Gong, was fearless and brave enough to be the first to charge, break through the enemy lines, kill the generals and seize the flag every time.

As the captives finished their tearful accusations and were taken away, Wang Ling spoke up: "The black thief's treatment of the captured officers and soldiers shows that he is about to abandon Ji County. Our army cannot rely on the West Mountain Camp alone, and the follow-up camps must also be accelerated. Only by blocking them layer by layer can it be convenient for the general to pursue."

"If this is the case, our army will suffer heavy casualties."

Tian Yu brought up the casualties again: "I would like to ask the general to send troops to help our army defend the strategic points. After the black bandits are surrounded and killed, who in the world can compete with the general? I think the general should do more for this kind of thing."

Wang Ling was embarrassed after hearing this: "It's not impossible, but the general insists on asking for the command of the coalition forces. If Guo Rang refuses, and still wants the general's troops to come here to fight, this is a bit unfair."

"The command of the coalition forces can be handed over to the general, but the general cannot dispatch our troops at will."

When Tian Yu said these words, his face looked a little embarrassed. He was just a messenger.

The more powerful the lower the level, the less willing they are to obey the transfer order unconditionally, and bargaining is a necessary condition.

Wang Ling also understood Tian Yu's dilemma, but in a war where every second counts and a moment of hesitation or delay can result in the loss of life, how can you afford to be so fussy?

But he had no choice. Tian Yu himself had his own troops, supporters, and was from Youzhou, but he was still in such a difficult situation.

Not to mention a stray dog ​​like him. Without Tian Yu and others, Wang Ling could not command anyone.

The two were silent for a while, and Wang Ling took the initiative to give in: "I will go to negotiate with the general, and Guo Rang must lobby everywhere. This is a critical moment for us to work together for survival. If we care too much and let the black thief escape, we will all end up in trouble."

Tian Yu did not refute this, but just nodded.

The news that Liangxiang was attacked and breached last night is no secret. Liangxiang is certainly not a fortified city, but there are still more than a thousand defeated soldiers from Youzhou inside.

But they were unable to hold on, which shows that in the future, small counties in Youzhou like Liangxiang will not be able to withstand the revenge of the Great Sima.

Small county towns are not acceptable, and the strongholds and manors of the powerful are even less acceptable.

If you don't want to die, you must go all out.

Looking at the news brought back by the captives, the other side not only has the strategy to rescue and reorganize the slaves of the Hu tribe, but also has the ability to incite the powerful followers and servants to rebel.

I really doubt that if we continue to fight, the enemy's forces will increase in number.

This method of reorganizing the powerful troops and servants is equivalent to stabbing the chests of all the heroes in Youzhou.

Well, my wife and daughter were kidnapped, but I can still live after they are rescued.

If this kind of organization of black thieves spreads and causes a trend, then life will be really unbearable.

(End of this chapter)