Ma Fang and Ma Lu waited for Yan Hong's praise, and hurriedly thanked them without mentioning it. Yan Hong ordered the generals to immediately reorganize the team, save the dead and help the wounded, and count the losses and results. After being busy for a while, the team of people and horses turned back to Malianbao. To say that Yan Hong went north this time, although he fought with the Mongol army several times near Malianbao, the enemy was strong and I was weak on those occasions, and he barely broke through and defended the city; Even the robbery of the camp on the night of the thirtieth night of the Chinese New Year's Eve achieved a lot of results, but it was a success and immediately withdrew. Today, however, in this great battle, our army invested 50,000 troops to start a decisive battle with the invading Mongol main force and forced the enemy to leave the battlefield first. According to the official definition of the Ming Dynasty, it can be called a complete victory. More than 500 Mongol heads were cut off on the battlefield alone, and it is estimated that the Mongol army suffered at least thousands of casualties, including the corpses that were snatched back and those who retreated with wounds.

Of course, the absolute losses of the Ming army were even worse, Yang Shun's standard battalion and Zhang Yuanjie's Qianhu team were basically wiped out, with more than ninety percent casualties. Yang Shun was seriously injured, but Zhang Yuanjie was fatal, and he escaped in the chaos, and crawled back after the Mongols retreated. In addition, the Chinese army general Qin Tianzhu's team suffered many casualties, and the left army Ma Lu and the right army Ma Fang also suffered a lot of losses when fighting to the death with the Mongolian army, adding up to nearly 10,000 people. However, according to the general pattern of war between the Mongols and the Ming Dynasty for many years, the casualties on both sides remained at the same magnitude, and the Ming army finally forced the enemy to retreat, which was indeed not a loss. If you count the offensive and defensive records of both sides in the early stage of Marenburg, the overall data is even better.

Yan Hong didn't say much, led the team back to Malianbao, and ordered the burial of the dead. Rescue the wounded. Yang Shun, the governor of the Xuan Dynasty, was shot in front of the battle. The wound is as heavy as an hour. Not only was he unconscious, but after being sent back to Malianbao, he developed a high fever, talked nonsense, sometimes shouted "spare my life", his hands and feet twitched, and he looked gradually weakened. The attendants on the left and right all said that looking at this, it is difficult to say whether they can survive tonight.

Yan Hong arranged for someone to take care of Yang Shun. On the other hand, he went to Yerktu's room. When the Mongolian girl saw Yan Hong coming back, she asked with concern, "Yan Hongqincha, have you come back from the war?" Did the Ming Dynasty and the Mongol army fight hard? Who wins and who loses? ”

Yan Hong smiled: "Amazing, there are heroes on both sides, how can you not fight hard." There were a lot of casualties on both sides, I guess, you Mongols died less, but they retreated from the battlefield first, who do you say wins and who loses? ”

Yerktu said: "Then we will be defeated." Hey, I don't know if my uncle is okay...... Never mind. Even if he is fine, so many men have died on both sides. It's a pity, too. ”

Yan Hong gave a thumbs up: "Yerktu, just this kind word to you, although you are a little girl, you have more knowledge than those heroes." Okay, as I said a few days ago, I won't embarrass you, and I'll let you go sooner or later. After today's battle, I will send you back to the Mongol barracks. ”

Yerktu was surprised and delighted: "Really? You're going to let me go back now? ”

Yan Hong patted his chest: "Although I, Yan Hong, can't shoot arrows, I can talk about it." I'll arrange for someone to prepare dry food and luggage for you, and after lunch, I'll send you back. ”

Zhang Qingyan beside him said: "Xianggong, let the concubine go back from Yeerketu." ”

Yan Hong hurriedly said: "That's not possible, a fairy like you is going to the Mongolian military camp, what if that Xin loves Huangtai Ji and forces you to stay?" He's not a gentleman like me. ”

Yeerketu actually said: "Yes, Sister Zhang, my uncle is very rude, you better not go, I'll go back by myself." ”

Zhang Qingyan said: "Don't worry, I have this ability, then Huang Taiji really has a bad heart, and it is still possible to get out." Your subordinates are all rude men, isn't it abrupt to send this charming Yerktu? ”

On the other hand, Liang Rufei smiled and said: "Qincha, this way, I will go with Miss Zhang, and you will transfer twenty more brocade guards to escort you." This is the appearance of the envoys of the two countries, so Huang Taiji must not be lustful on such an occasion. However, after I go, you will have to take care of your own safety. ”

Yan Hong was overjoyed and said: "Brother Liang is willing to help, that's the best." So be it. Yerktu, go back and tell your uncle that we have fought several battles these days, and if he thinks that he has fought enough, he will go back and fight again next time. If he doesn't think he has fought enough, it doesn't matter, let's continue to fight here. He will bring as many troops as he wants from Mongolia. ”

Yerktu said with a hint of melancholy on his face: "I know, I will definitely say it." ”

So Yan Hong ordered an afternoon banquet and had a meal accompanied by Zhang Qingyan and Yeerketu. Yerktu's luggage was also packed, she was taken from the barracks, and she almost didn't bring anything with her, Zhang Qingyan gave her a few pieces of clothes and jewelry that were all the luggage, Yan Hong ordered to prepare flour cakes, dried meat, and preserved fruits, and also packed water and light wine with skin bags for Yerktu's halfway diet, although it is estimated that it will take less than half a day to go to the Mongolian army's camp from here. Yan Hong gave Yerktu another horse.

Zhang Qingyan, Liang Rufei and twenty lieutenants in Jinyi were also fully equipped to escort Yerktu. Yan Hong personally sent it to the north gate of Malianbao and said with a smile: "Yeerketu, you can go quickly." In the future, the Ming Dynasty and Mongolia will continue to fight, but as long as I, Yan Hong, are not killed, we might as well be good friends. ”

When Yeerketu heard this, his dark eyes turned, and he suddenly pulled out the dagger in his boots, and handed it over with both hands: "Yan Hongqincha, give this dagger to you." I've been here for a few days and you've been very nice to me, treating me as a guest and a friend. When you go to Mongolia in the future, I will treat you well. ”

Yan Hongxin said, what am I going to Mongolia to do if I have nothing to do, do I have to be arrested by I Da and Xin Ai? But how can a little girl be so kind? He wanted to take the dagger closely, thinking about what to give back, and as soon as he thought about it, he unsheathed the embroidered spring knife on his waist, and handed it to Yeerketu with both hands: "Yerktu, this knife was given to me by Governor Lu on the first day I was a brocade guard, and I have been wearing it for more than two years. I'll give it to you. ”

In fact, although this embroidered spring knife is sharp and exquisite, it was only given to Yan Hong by the Jinyi Wei Yamen, and it was not given by Lu Bing himself, and it was only in Yan Hong's hands that he came back from Jiangnan last autumn, and it was only a few months in total. But Yan Hong naturally wanted to brag about the origin of this knife even more mysteriously, so that he could show that he was sincere. The Mongols did not have to give each other gifts of value, and when Genghis Khan and Zamuhe paid homage to Anda, they were only children's playthings. But Yeerketu was also quite happy to see that Yan Hong had given him such a meaningful sword. She, a grassland daughter, did not engage in any hypocritical politeness, so she immediately put the embroidered spring knife on her body, waved at Yan Hong, and turned over on the horse. Zhang Qingyan, Liang Rufei and twenty Jinyi guards also followed.

Yan Hong sent them away, went back to his room in Malianbao, and slept well. Last night's rush, although I didn't go into battle to cut people, I was tired. In his sleep, he seemed to have returned to the sea of the South Seas, standing on a big ship, but he saw a woman in the direction of the bow of the boat, dressed in purple, presumably Xia Shisu, but his face was not clear. Yan Hong waved his hand and shouted: "Shiso!" Shiso, come here! Xia Zisu didn't care. Yan Hong hurried over, and suddenly there was a loud roar, and the bottom deck of the ship cracked, and a giant with a height of more than one foot came out, which was the Vajra Buddha. King Kong Buddha laughed loudly in his mouth, shaking the hull of the boat undulating, and Yan Hong's body also shook non-stop. And Xia Zisu's figure flashed, and he actually fell into the stormy waves, and Yan Hong shouted: "Come back!" Come back! ”

Suddenly, Yan Hong's eyes lit up, but he saw that Wang Ting was shaking him, and said: "Sir, wake up, sir, wake up!" Yan Hong turned over and sat up, annoyed: "What's the matter, so anxious?" ”

Wang Ting said nervously: "Sir, it's not good......

Yan Hong's heart chuckled: "What's wrong?" Could it be that something happened to Miss Zhang? As he spoke, he got out of bed.

Wang Ting said: "No, it's Yang Jun...... He's dead. ”

Yan Hong secretly said in his heart: "This guy should have died a long time ago." So can he still live? But he said, "What? Hey, it's a pity for him. After getting dressed, he followed Wang Ting to Yang Shun's room. But seeing that Yang Shun, the governor of Xuanda, who was surrounded by several personal soldiers and officers, his eyes were already closed, and his face was covered with a layer of dead gray. Yan Hong leaned over and looked at it, and sighed: "Yang Junmen is loyal to the king, and he is worthy of my Ming dynasty." This place is a side stopper, everything is simple, after returning to Datong, let's do a funeral for Yang Junmen. How many taels of silver do you want, go back to me and get it. After arranging a few words, he turned around and went out. Fortunately, in early spring at this moment, the weather is still cold, and I am not afraid of the corpse decomposing.

At this time, it was getting late, but Zhang Qingyan, Liang Rufei and others had not returned. Yan Hong's heart couldn't help but beat the drums. Although these two are both strong in martial arts, after all, there are tens of thousands of Mongolian cavalry on Xin Ai Huang Taiji's side, and if they really go out and be shameless, these two people will not be able to escape. was about to send someone to find an answer, but he heard a report from Ma Fang's junior colonel: "Master Qincha, Mr. Liang and Mrs. Zhang are back." ”

Yan Hong hurriedly went to the gate to look, but saw that in addition to the previous more than 20 people, there were also a few Mongolians in the team. Yan Hong smiled slightly in his heart, presumably he sent it back to Yeerketu by himself, and that Xin Ai Huang Taiji sent someone to return the gift. Listen to their words of thanks.

When he came to the gate of the village, Liang Rufei dismounted first and said: "Eldest son, we went north to the Mongol camp, and when Huang Taiji heard that he was sending Yeerketu back, he was very happy, and ordered us to entertain us with wine and meat, and also sent two commanders to accompany us. If you want me to say, if you don't eat this wine and meat, it will be dangerous to stay in the Mongol camp for a moment longer. Mrs. Zhang said that it was not in the way, so she ate and drank for a while, delaying some effort. Before leaving, Xin Ai Huang Taiji ordered to give back five horses to the eldest prince, and sent his henchman thousand-commander, called Pat Xiangzhen, saying that he had come to thank the eldest prince and discuss some things by the way. (To be continued......)