As the day dawned and the battle ended, groups of prisoners of war were escorted away by the Sui soldiers in despair, and the wharf camp covering an area of 1,000 acres was burned to the ground, and all the thieves and soldiers who were burned to death were buried in the depths.

In this anti-sneak attack battle, Du Fuwei's army suffered extremely heavy losses, more than 5,000 surrendered and were captured, more than 3,000 were killed, less than 1,000 escaped, and hundreds of Sui soldiers were also killed or wounded.

But regrettably, Du Fuwei managed to escape, his whereabouts are unknown, and the Sui army lost a golden opportunity to catch Du Fuwei.

"Despicable and incompetent, he fell into the trap of Du Fuwei, which led to his escape, please punish the general severely!"

Su Dingfang knelt down on one knee in front of Zhang Xuan to plead guilty, his face was full of chagrin, he knew the regret in everyone's hearts, everyone wanted to catch Du Fuwei, but he got this opportunity, but his carelessness caused the thief to escape, which made him very sad in his heart.

Zhang Xuan picked up the golden armor next to him and said with a slight smile: "This Du Fuwei also has quick wit, and he thought of this golden cicada's plan to get out of his shell at a critical time, the light is not good at night, and ordinary people will be fooled, and General Su doesn't have to blame himself." ”

Zhang Xuan didn't want to punish Su Dingfang, on the one hand, it was really easy to be attracted by the glittering armor at night, and it was normal to be in the middle of the plan, not to mention that Su Dingfang was inexperienced in combat, on the other hand, Zhang Xuan didn't want to really catch Du Fuwei, the cunning rabbit died, and the lackeys cooked, this lesson was profound enough for him, but he couldn't say this mentality.

The soldiers stepped forward to help Su Dingfang, and Su Dingfang said with shame on his face: "Thank you for the general's tolerance, I will definitely make meritorious service and atone for my crimes, and I will not let the general down again." ”

At this time, Wei Chigong brought Qi Liang, the general of the captured thief army, and he whispered to Zhang Xuan: "This person is willing to surrender to us." ”

Zhang Xuan nodded, and looked at the Yangtze River general, only to see that he was less than thirty years old, and his face was angular. He has dark skin, a ribbon wrapped around his head, and his shirt is spread out, revealing a strong bronze muscle, and his temperament is very strong.

"You're Qi Liang?"

Qi Liang was hit by an arrow in the leg and has been bandaged so far. He stepped forward and knelt down on one knee, clasped his hands high into fists and said, "Qi Liang is willing to serve the general!" ”

Zhang Xuan hurriedly helped him up and said with a smile: "General Qi is willing to abandon the secret and surrender to the light, it is my Zhang Xuan's luck, you have an injury in your leg, please get up quickly." ”

Qi Liang stood up, secretly glanced at Zhang Xuan, and saw that he was majestic, and his gestures looked steady, and there was a faint kingly style. He admired it even more in his heart.

"Why does General Qi want to surrender to the Sui army?" Zhang Xuan asked with a smile.

"General Qiyu, who has been a bandit on the Yangtze River for more than ten years, has long been tired of the life of a river thief, and wants to take advantage of his youth to strive for a future, and can only drive a small boat with Du Fuwei, and he is really aggrieved in his heart, and the general's big ship makes Qi Liang yearn for it."

The crowd listened to him honestly and interestingly. couldn't help laughing, this Qi Liang is also a lover.

Zhang Xuan smiled: "I'm worried that no one will drive the boat." General Qi came just in time, and I will hand over these warships to you. ”

Qi Liang was stunned, he didn't expect Zhang Xuan to treat him so kindly, and he handed over the fleet to himself just after surrendering, he was moved by Zhang Xuan's trust, and the corners of his eyes couldn't help but moisten. Hurriedly bowed down and said: "If the general can trust the lowly position, the lowly post will go and recruit all the Yangtze River sentinel ships back to serve the general." ”

Zhang Xuan smiled happily: "I look forward to the return of the general!" ”

Qi Liang saluted Zhang Xuan and hurried away, at this time, Luo Shixin stepped forward and looked at Qi Liang's back and said, "If he fakes surrender, let him go back now." Isn't it a return to the mountains? ”

"Xiao Luo, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Next to him, Wei Chi Gong was a little unhappy, and said with a calm face: "The general is even willing to hand over the warship to him, doesn't he even have this trust?" ”

Luo Shixin was repeatedly reprimanded during this time, and he was really a little annoyed in his heart, he said coldly: "It is indispensable to guard against people, is there a problem with being more vigilant?" ”

Wei Chigong rolled his eyes and ignored him, at this time, Zhang Xuan smiled and patted Luo Shixin on the shoulder and said, "If I were Qi Liang, I would definitely deceive those big ships before leaving, don't you say?" ”

Everyone laughed together, Luo Shixin scratched the back of his head, and couldn't help laughing: "It's the same!" Looks like I'm stupid. ”

Zhang Xuan immediately said to the rest of the generals: "Kill pigs and sheep at noon today, and reward the three armies!" ”

The soldiers burst into cheers

As soon as Zhang Xuan returned to Liyang County, Fang Xuanling, who was waiting by the city gate, greeted him and said with a smile: "Doesn't the general plan to garrison troops in Liyang County?" ”

Zhang Xuan smiled slightly: "Tell me, why should I garrison in Liyang County?" ”

"There's a baby here!" Fang Xuanling looked at a large pig iron pillar at the city gate and smiled.

Zhang Xuan also smiled heartily, garrisoning Liyang County is equivalent to controlling Jianghuai's pig iron, this is an extremely important strategic resource, there is no in the Qingzhou area, if you don't make good use of this opportunity, wouldn't it be a pity?

"I plan to let Zhao Liang lead an army of 3,000 troops to garrison Liyang County, and give him another fifty cargo ships."

"If you give it to the cargo ship, I'm afraid you will have to say hello to Lin Shihong."

Zhang Xuan shook his head, "No need, if he was a smart person, he wouldn't come to provoke us!" ”

At this time, Lu Qingyuan, who was not far away, gave Fang Xuanling a look, Fang Xuanling understood, invited Zhang Xuan aside, and whispered to him: "If the general wants to stay in Liyang County for a long time, I suggest that you don't turn your face with the Huang family, especially the Huang family's pig iron transaction that controls Jianghuai, and the advantages of having a good relationship with him outweigh the disadvantages, what does the general think?" ”

Fang Xuanling knew that Zhang Xuan was planning to choose the Jiangnan Shi clan, so he had the intention of settling accounts with the Huang family, so he persuaded Zhang Xuan from the perspective of interests that he could choose the Jiangnan Shi clan, but there was no need to turn his face with the Jianghuai Shi clan, it was best for both families to eat both.

Zhang Xuan glanced at Lu Qingyuan, who was standing in the distance, and said with a smile: "Is this what Qingyuan meant?" ”

"Qingyuan is also for the good of the general!"

Zhang Xuan is by no means pedantic, and he is very realistic, he had the intention of choosing the Jiangnan Shi clan before, so he considered letting the rat Lang accuse the Huang family of fornicating with Du Fuwei in public, but Fang Xuanling reminded him that the Huang family controls the pig iron smelting trade in Liyang County, and it is indeed profitable to have a good relationship with him, and it is an extremely important strategic resource.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xuan turned around and instructed the two pro-soldiers: "Execute that rat lang and send his body to the Huang family along with the confession!" ”

"Obey!" The two pro-soldiers hurried away.

Fang Xuanling said happily: "The general is really a wise person!" ”

Zhang Xuan returned to the county office, and then ordered a personal soldier: "Go and invite Jiang Taishou, I have something to discuss with him." ”

Jiang Taishou is also the Taishou Jiang Xiaobo of Liyang County, who was temporarily detained by Zhang Xuan yesterday, and after the total annihilation of Du Fuwei's army in Liyang County, Zhang Xuan changed his mind again, since he can even let go of the Huang family, he doesn't have to care about a civilian official Taishou.

Not long after, Taishou Jiang Xiaobo was taken to the lobby by his own soldiers, he was so worried last night that he almost didn't sleep all night, and he looked a little haggard, but he was still very dissatisfied with Zhang Xuan in his heart, standing in front of the lobby and looking outside, ignoring Zhang Xuan.

Jiang Xiaobo was born in a famous family, his career was smooth, and he had never been imprisoned, although Zhang Xuan also called him too guarded, obviously there was a sense of reconciliation, but thinking of the grievances he suffered last night, he was still angry in his heart.

Zhang Xuan didn't care about his attitude, and said with a smile: "Jiang Taishou, please take a seat!" ”

Jiang Xiaobo snorted, "The old man has been sitting all night, and now he wants to stand for a while!" ”

Zhang Xuan smiled slightly, "There was a fierce battle last night, does Jiang Taishou know?"

Jiang Xiaobo had also heard a little about last night's battle, but he didn't know the specific details, and he finally couldn't help but say: "It seems that General Zhang has won." ”

"Of course, if I lost, I wouldn't be sitting here talking."

Zhang Xuan waved his hand, "Take it!" ”

Jiang Xiaobo looked at the hall curiously, only to see a soldier holding a pair of golden armor and walking quickly into the lobby, Jiang Xiaobo's face suddenly changed greatly, he recognized that this was Du Fuwei's golden armor, could it be

Zhang Xuan slowly stepped forward and said: "Last night there was a fierce battle with Du Fuwei, all of Du Fuwei's 10,000 troops were annihilated, Du Fuwei was seriously injured and fled, and this armor was also lost, I just want to tell Jiang Taishou that the thief army is the thief army, no matter how good he treats the Shi clan, he can't escape the fate of destruction, if Jiang Taishou really doesn't want to be loyal to the Sui Dynasty, then at least he should also take refuge in the Guanlong nobles, I think that's a little more reliable." ”

"When was the old man disloyal to the Sui Dynasty?"

Zhang Xuan was waiting for his words, he nodded, "It seems that I misunderstood, I don't want to investigate what happened before, I just hope that Jiang Taishou will have time to come to Jiangdu in the future." ”

Jiang Xiaobo understood what Zhang Xuan meant, and no longer pursued his secret communication with Du Fuwei in the past, he was ashamed and grateful in his heart, and after a while, he sighed, "The general's kindness, Jiang Mou remembered it!" (To be continued.) )