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Chapter 482 The Dashun Army Has Arrived The Messenger

At this time, Daming's army had stopped chasing, because they had chased for more than 40 li, and the soldiers and horses could not stand the battle for nearly two days.

In addition, the poor should not be chased. After Zhu Yousong won a big victory, he accepted it as soon as he saw it, so as not to chase him in a hurry.

Although Li Zicheng was defeated, it doesn't mean that he doesn't know how to use soldiers. Although Fan Wencheng is pissed off, it doesn't mean that Li Zicheng has no one under his command. Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance are not ordinary people. Dare to underestimate them.

Therefore, Zhu Yousong led his men and horses, and after chasing for more than 40 miles in one breath, he decisively sent an order to withdraw the troops.

Find a favorable location and set up camp.One part of the army set up defenses, while the other part cleaned the battlefield, counted the trophies, guarded the prisoners, rescued the wounded, etc. They had to count the results of the battle to see the gains and losses.

In addition, after fighting for such a long time in one breath, people need to rest, eat, and horses need to be fed. Only in this way can they maintain their fighting power.

Soon, all the camps were set up, and the imperial camp was in the middle.The soldiers of Huotou Battalion began to bury the pot for breakfast, and the soldiers of the Recruit Service Battalion began to cut hay to feed the horses.

At this time, the statistics of each battalion were reported.

In this battle, more than [-] people from the Dashun Army were annihilated, and more than [-] generals from the Dashun Army were captured.

The casualties of the Ming army were not small, with a total of more than [-] casualties.The casualties of the Ming army were mainly concentrated in the old Ming army and the new barracks, and Zhu Yousong's more than [-] imperial guards suffered slight casualties.

One-eyed general Ma Wannian suffered three minor injuries.

This battle can be described as brutal. Although there was no artillery confrontation, nor was there a tough battle, but the time of hand-to-hand combat was long, compared with the battle of the Tartars. The Dashun army may not be as powerful as the Tartars, but the Dashun army is fierce. Unafraid of death, well-trained, and with a deep-seated hatred for the Ming army, it is not easy to win this battle.

It would be absolutely wrong to think that Li Zicheng's peasant army is a mob and vulnerable only to the Tartars, but to despise Li Zicheng's troops.

This is where Zhu Yousong and all the generals felt the same way after the war.

Zhu Yousong first visited the injured soldiers, and instructed Li Guofu, the eunuch in charge of the imperial horse supervisor, and Du Yinxi, the left servant of the Ministry of War, to arrange for people to register and record all the dead and injured soldiers.Of course, the soldiers who contributed to this battle were also registered one by one.

The treatment of these more than 4000 captives was of course different from that of the Tartars. Zhu Yousong had clearly instructed that no prisoners should be kept in the war with the Tartars, and all of them should be killed even if they surrendered.

This kind of killing has the meaning of warning and punishment. Zhu Yousong used this method to let them have a long memory, so he regretted invading the Central Plains and slaughtering the Han people!

Since these captives are all Han people, the policy for treating captives is of course different. They joined the peasant army to rebel against the imperial court. Zhu Yousong has deep sympathy and understanding for them in his heart. This sympathy and understanding, Of course, it comes from his historical cognition before time travel.

Therefore, Zhu Yousong requested preferential treatment for the prisoners. The specific preferential treatment policy was the same as that of the warlords of the four towns who fought against the imperial court. As long as they were willing to submit to the imperial court, they would not be blamed.

All captives who do not want to serve as soldiers are also registered, and then repatriated home on the spot, and those who live and work in peace and contentment, the local government can give certain preferential policies.

But warn them that this is their only chance, if they commit crimes next time, or turn back and forth, if they are caught again, they will definitely kill both crimes.

Such a policy of preferential treatment of captives is unique to both captives and the Ming court.

Even Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, Luo Rucai, Zheng Zhilong, these thieves recruited by Emperor Chongzhen, can only be compared with Zhu Yousong's policy of preferential treatment of prisoners.

Zhu Yousong did not put any defenses against them, not only canceled the heinous crimes they committed, but also reinstated their officials, which is tantamount to acknowledging their rebellion credit!

All this stems from Zhu Yousong's understanding and love for the peasant army. Now that he is an emperor, he can only do this.

Zhu Yousong passed down a decree that captives are not allowed to be abused, beatings and scolding are not allowed, and extortion on the grounds of interrogation is not allowed. Those who violate the order will be punished without pardon. The specific preferential treatment of prisoners is also handed over to Du Yinxi and Yuma The eunuch Li Guofu was in charge of the palm print of the eunuch.

"Your Majesty is truly a benevolent king, even Yao and Shun can't match it."

"Yes, if these captives have a conscience, they must be grateful for His Majesty's kindness."

Li Guofu and Du Yinxi highly appreciated Zhu Yousong's policy, and withdrew after receiving the order.

At this time Ma Jinhua, He Xuanjiao and Huimei came in from outside, and the three women knelt down to plead guilty, especially Huimei, who tied herself up.

"My concubines, what's the meaning of this?" Zhu Yousong was taken aback.

"Your Majesty, Xiao Liu is missing, please punish the concubine." The three women kowtowed in unison.

Just now Zhu Yousong was still thinking about Xiaoliu. It is said that she performed very well this time, she was very brave in battle, and even killed several Dashun generals. It is amazing to have such courage and military exploits.

Zhu Yousong planned to call her to his side after finishing his work, and give her a good compliment, but he disappeared unexpectedly.

No need to ask, either died in the chaos, or was captured by the enemy.

Zhu Yousong felt lost, pained like cutting flesh, Xiao Liu was adopted by Zhu Yousong in the palace, not for a long time, but Zhu Yousong had a very harmonious relationship with her, and he regarded her as a part of life in the palace. In his spare time, he taught her martial arts, and she Write and paint for him, play and sing, hold tea and pour water for him.

It's not just Zhu Yousong, several empresses, including the eunuchs and maids in the palace, all don't like her.Now that she is suddenly lost, Zhu Yousong's expression is sour. She really regrets that she shouldn't have brought her here. If there is something wrong with Xiao Liu, he will feel bad for his conscience. He also feels sorry for the monk Liu Rushi. Although Liu Rushi is Qin Huaiba Yan, but even more patriotic talented woman.

The three beautiful concubines kneeling below were so frightened that they dared not even breathe out.

"Have you sent someone to look for it?" Zhu Yousong asked in a deep voice.

"Returning to Your Majesty, I have searched everything. I have searched all the dead bodies within a radius of dozens of miles above the battlefield, but I have not found any..."

The three answered tremblingly, Huimei's eyes were red.The three of them were vying to take responsibility for themselves, and they were all willing to accept all punishments from His Majesty. Huimei shrugged her shoulders and was already sobbing.

Zhu Yousong nodded and asked the three to get up, Zhu Yousong did not blame them, because even killing them would not help, but the more Zhu Yousong tolerated them, the more disturbed the three concubines felt.

Obviously, Xiaoliu should have been taken away by Li Zicheng's men, but if it really fell into Li Zicheng's hands, the consequences would be disastrous.

Li Zicheng's company camp was only a dozen miles away from them, Huimei volunteered to go to Li Zicheng's camp to find out Liu Shi's whereabouts, and swore to Zhu Yousong that if Xiao Liushi could not be rescued, she was willing to come and see her.

Ma Jinhua and He Xuanjiao suggested that Zhu Yousong send troops quickly to drive Li Zicheng's men down the Yellow River in one fell swoop and rescue Xiao Liushi.

At this moment, Li Zicheng's envoy arrived, so Zhu Yousong had no choice but to put the matter down first and see what the envoy was.
(End of this chapter)