The Prodigal Son

As dusk approached, the results and casualties of the battle were tallied.

They killed more than 3,200 enemies, captured nearly 2,000, and seized more than 3,300 usable warhorses.

They suffered over 400 deaths and over 200 serious injuries.

A resounding victory greatly enhanced Qin Yu's prestige within the army.

Qin Yu could clearly sense that Xiong Quhu, Pei Xiao, and Han Chong looked at him with a hint of awe.

However, Qin Yu was still somewhat dissatisfied with the outcome of the battle.

It wasn't that he was dissatisfied with the performance of the soldiers, but rather that he was somewhat dissatisfied with his own performance.

His battle plan still had room for improvement, but he didn't think of it at the time.

If they could optimize their strategy further, their results might be greater, or their casualties might be less.

Therefore, military strategy is military strategy, and actual combat is actual combat!

Many things cannot be learned by reading a few military books or studying some battle examples.

On the battlefield, adaptability is crucial.

Just as Qin Yu was secretly sighing, Yuan Dingguo sent a messenger with a message: "Reporting to General Qin, General Yuan has led his troops to force the enemy to surrender! Our troops suffered only a dozen or so casualties! Currently, General Yuan has led his men to capture Guangfu County so that our army can move in and rest!"

"good!"

A smile suddenly appeared on Qin Yu's face. "How many troops has Yu Jing gathered?"

"At least nine thousand people!"

The messenger replied, "A very small number of enemy soldiers deserted during the battle, and four or five hundred were killed by our army..."

Yu Jing's status as the crown prince is still quite effective.

After Yuan Dingguo marched according to the strategy given by Qin Yu, the enemy army assumed that the Wudang Flying Cavalry led by Yuan Dingguo was their vanguard and that there was a large cavalry force behind them, so their morale was already unstable.

Then, Yu Jing, displaying the imposing presence of the Crown Prince of Min, delivered a passionate speech in front of both armies, once again shaking the resolve of the enemy soldiers.

With Zeng Guan's help, Yuan Dingguo killed the enemy general who was trying to stabilize the morale of the troops. As a result, the enemy's morale collapsed and they laid down their weapons and surrendered.

"good!"

Qin Yu's smile grew even brighter.

Yuan Dingguo's considerations were quite thorough.

They really do need a rest!

However, they can only take a break for now.

Tomorrow at dawn, they will march again.

We must quickly capture Dongwon County, which is located at the border of Hezhou and Yuzhou.

Dongyuan is a strategic location.

Once we occupy Dongyuan, we can turn Huang Dengxing's troops into an isolated force!

At that time, the enemy will most likely send troops to launch a fierce attack on Dongyuan!

He hoped to turn Dongyuan into a meat grinder, depleting the life force of the Min Kingdom!

Thinking of this, Qin Yu immediately ordered the messenger: "Send word to Yuan Dingguo that after taking Guangfu County, immediately summon all the doctors in the city to treat the wounded! Anyone who disobeys will be killed!"

"yes!"

The messenger quickly obeyed and left.

Qin Yu turned his head and instructed Qi Dachui: "Pass down the order: take the remains and wounded of my soldiers, as well as prisoners and spoils of war, and march immediately towards Guangfu County!"

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As darkness fell, Qin Yu led his troops to Guangfu County.

Before they arrived in Guangfu County, Qin Yu had already received news that Yuan Dingguo and his men had easily captured the county town.

They didn't even attack the city. Just seeing Yu Jing and his large army, the county magistrate immediately opened the city gates to pledge his loyalty to Yu Jing.

This made Qin Yu sigh once again, realizing how useful the name of Yu Jing, the crown prince of Min, was.

Upon learning that Qin Yu and his men had also achieved a great victory and brought over three thousand warhorses, Yu Jing was so excited that he almost roared to the sky. He hurriedly followed Yuan Dingguo to the county town gate to welcome Qin Yu.

"General Qin is indeed a man of unparalleled wisdom and strategy! Yu Jing is filled with admiration!"

Yu Jing stepped forward with a big smile and showered Qin Yu with compliments.

Qin Yu chuckled and said modestly, "Your Highness, you flatter me. It's not that I'm exceptionally wise; it's just that the enemy underestimated us!"

"Oh, General Qin, don't be modest!"

Yu Jing warmly grasped Qin Yu's hand, "I won't say thank you now! I've already ordered a banquet to be prepared in the city to reward General Qin and everyone else! Let's eat and chat!"

"There's no rush!"

Qin Yu waved his hand and then asked Yuan Dingguo sternly, "Have all the doctors I asked you to summon been summoned?"

Yuan Dingguo straightened his back and replied, "All the doctors and apprentices in the city have been conscripted!"

"Okay! Then quickly get the wounded to receive treatment!"

Qin Yu immediately ordered in a deep voice, "Tell those doctors to treat our soldiers properly, and they will be rewarded if they are cured! If they dare to play any tricks, I will make sure their entire families are executed!"

Although they treated the wounded, both lightly and seriously, the limited conditions on the battlefield meant they could only provide basic care.

On their way to Guangfu County, dozens more seriously wounded people died.

Hopefully, all the remaining people can be saved!

"yes!"

Yuan Dingguo loudly accepted the order.

"General Qin, rest assured, those doctors will definitely treat the soldiers well."

Yu Jing maintained a smile on her face, but was secretly displeased.

Now, he is the true master of Guangfu County!

Although Qin Yu's request is understandable, Qin Yu could have easily discussed these matters with him!

But right now, Qin Yu is clearly treating himself as the master of this place!

That's a bit disrespectful of him!

However, he also understood that if he wanted to gain a foothold and reclaim the throne, he would have to rely on Qin Yu.

Right now, he cannot afford to offend Qin Yu.

"I hope so!"

Qin Yu glanced back at the wounded, and then entered the county town at Yu Jing's warm invitation.

Yu Jing suppressed his displeasure and approached Qin Yu with a smile. "General Qin, I heard you had a very successful battle. I happen to need some cavalry to bolster my forces. Could you spare two thousand warhorses for me?"

Yu Jing was not greedy.

He didn't expect Qin Yu to give him all the captured warhorses.

But as the crown prince of Min, if he wanted to recruit more people to join him, he needed to have a decent army under his command to maintain his image.

One man and one horse!

Two thousand cavalrymen are certainly not enough for a major battle, but they can at least put on a show.

The stronger and more powerful your army is, the more people will come to serve you!

Hearing Yu Jing's words, Qin Yu couldn't help but secretly curl his lip.

He immediately ordered two thousand warhorses!

He doesn't act like an outsider at all!

However, what Yu Jing said does make sense.

As the crown prince of the Min Kingdom, he certainly needed a respectable army by his side to give others hope.

If he wants Yu Jing to fight Yu Wu to the death, how can he do it without subordinates?

Besides, are these two thousand cavalrymen Yu Jing's men?

No, this is entirely my own!

It's just a temporary loan to Yu Jing to save face!

"Can!"

Qin Yu readily agreed, "However, I have a small request!"

"you say."

Yu Jing patted his chest and said, "If it's within my power, I'll definitely agree!"

Qin Yu's smile faded, and he said seriously, "We will definitely have more wounded soldiers later. I hope Your Highness can arrange for people to take good care of them! These spoils were won with the lives of our soldiers; I cannot let them down!"

Yu Jing chuckled to himself.

He thought Qin Yu would make a difficult request for him!

As a result, this is it?

Well, although Qin Yu sometimes lacks tact in his words and actions, he is still a good person!

"no problem!"

Without hesitation, Yu Jing agreed, vowing, "They are all my benefactors! I will definitely arrange for people to take good care of them! Anyone who dares to let them suffer the slightest grievance, I'll take their head!"

Qin Yu nodded and continued, "Furthermore, we've brought back the remains of our fallen soldiers. We must give them a proper burial tonight!"

"That's only right!"

As Yu Jing spoke, he bowed to Qin Yu again, saying, "General Qin is benevolent and righteous; Yu Jing admires him greatly!"