This battle lasted for more than half a year.

As the main forces of all the ministries gathered to encircle and kill them, they easily wiped out all of Cao's army.

And ended with the general Zhao Ang.

However, this time the Han and Qiang coalition forces jointly set up an ambush in Wangcheng Valley. Their original intention was to severely damage the main force of Cao's army in order to have more buffers to consolidate the northern defense line.

Now most of the enemy troops have retreated.

Zhao Tong was not willing to call off his troops easily and make a truce.

I wanted to continue the pursuit northward.

However, the sentries who went forward to inquire reported that the enemy troops had basically entered the outer line of Longsang City, and were already quite far away from them.

Received this military report.

He could only sigh with regret from time to time.

Immediately, he ordered the troops to suspend the pursuit and rest on the spot to clean the battlefield and clean up the corpses.

Zhao Tong traveled back in time from later generations, but he knew very well how frequent and large-scale epidemics were in the late Han Dynasty.

It can be said that the biggest factor in population loss was the outbreak of plague.

The rampant epidemics are precisely caused by frequent wars and lack of attention to post-war treatment.

Zhao Tong, who knew this well, put great emphasis on cleaning up after the war to take maximum precautions.

Arrange everything.

He just had time to find Prince Charming Qiang.

When the two met, he had a deep smile on his face and solemnly held his hands in his hands to express his gratitude: "Prince, thanks to your generosity and generosity, you mobilized the whole family to join our army in besieging this cruel Cao army.

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"This kind of kindness will be engraved in my heart forever in this life!"

"When I return from this battle, I will truthfully report back to the King of Hanzhong. I think none of our great men will forget the kindness of you, the prince, and the entire Baima Qiang clan."

A series of words came to an end.

Zhao Tong's words were also extremely contagious.

When the words came to this point, he paused, and then he couldn't help but say solemnly: "However, according to the response from the forward sentry, most of the enemy troops have basically retreated to the main camp."

"This time, our plan to severely damage the enemy's main force in one battle may have come to nothing."

As soon as the words fell.

Regarding this matter, Yang Wanwan naturally had his own source of military information and expressed his understanding.

After pondering for a while, he responded calmly: "General Zhao is too polite."

"This cooperation with your army to encircle and annihilate Cao's army is also to protect the safety of my entire clan. General, there is no need to express my gratitude like this."

As soon as he finished speaking, his expression suddenly changed, revealing a slightly regretful look, and sighed: "Oh, it's just a pity that the enemy troops fled too fast and couldn't annihilate them all. It's a pity.

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"Haha." After hearing this, Zhao Tong also touched his hands and smiled, and said: "Cao's soldiers are so numerous that if he wants to escape, there is no other way. He can only stop the troops first and make long-term plans for the future."

"However, although this battle has come to an end for the time being, I will continue to consolidate the defense line in the north. I am afraid that I will still need your help, Prince, and I will have to rely on you more."

"Haha, General Zhao is joking. Your and our armies should unite to fight against the Cao family."

"If your army needs anything in the future, General Zhao can send someone to contact me."

The two had a brief exchange.

Yang Wanwan quickly made his promise.

This time, the main force of Cao's army was not severely damaged. He also understood that with the power of Cao's family in Liangzhou, it would basically take less than a few months to regroup and make a comeback.

By then, one family alone will not be able to compete!

Pulling the Han army together is an excellent move.

What's more, through this meeting, he also saw Zhao Tong's potential.

This person will definitely be a strong enemy among Cao's camps in the future.

It's just that the military is still weak now and still needs some wings.

Yang Wanwan saw clearly that as long as he gave a little help at this time, he could cultivate a powerful enemy to contain Cao's army.

In this way, Cao's army would have no extra energy to conquer the surrounding Qiang and Di tribes.

Then the tribes can naturally live in peace.

"Then thank the prince in advance."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Tong quickly raised his hand to express his gratitude, and then said again: "Prince, although we did not defeat the enemy's main force at once."

"However, this battle has also caused the enemy's troops to lose all fighting spirit and their fighting spirit is low. It is assumed that in the next few months, our two sides will no longer face the threat of enemy troops."

"What General Zhao said is true!"

"You will also have enough buffer time."

In one word.

Looking at Yang Wanwan from a distance, there was a faint smile on his face, and it was obvious that he meant what he said.

Zhao Tong speculated carefully for a long time before finally understanding the meaning. He couldn't help but responded: "Then Tong would like to thank the prince for his kind words!"

After this battle, the Han and Qiang armies repelled Cao Jun's pursuit and ended. After a short rest, the two sides also separated.

Zhao Tong and his troops slowly retreated to the south of Wangcheng Valley, entered the boundary of Wudu County, and evacuated along the Shilibao defense line to the north of Qiang Road.

As for the Qiang tribes on the other side, they slowly evacuated to the border areas.

After returning to the tribe.

Because the main force of Cao's army has returned for reinforcements.

Yang Wanwan quickly sent troops to recall the partial divisions that had made a surprise attack on the enemy's camp along the trail.

Immediately afterwards, the clan leaders of each tribe were ordered to return with their respective tribes.

The fighting lasted for nearly two months.

It is also temporarily declared over!

As the main force led by Zhao Tong was returning to the Qiang Road, he also sent scouts to rush to the front line of Chencang to report.

A few days later.

At this time, Huo Jun, who was fighting against Cao's general Guo Huai in the Dashan Pass area, heard that the war in Longxi County was over.

After Zhao Tong and his troops were victorious and retreated south.

He then had no extra thoughts and withdrew with his troops at night that day.

This time he led his troops to invade the strategic location of Chencang. His purpose was to contain the enemy and wait for opportunities.

In addition, during the many days of confrontation, he could not find a favorable opportunity.

Probably because the enemy general Guo Huai acted extremely steadily.

Let him catch it without revealing any flaw.

Multiple factors piled up, and Huo Jun felt like a clear mirror at this time, so it was a good idea to temporarily stop his troops.

Continuing to entangle here will do no good except losing soldiers.

The war lasted for a quarter.

Afterwards, a short-term peace was finally restored between the two Longnan borders.

Ten Mile Fort.

After hearing the news of the victory of the main army, the left-behind general Ma Zhong had already led his troops to welcome them at Shilibao.

The army arrived.

At this moment, at a glance, I can see that the formations of the various armies are strict, the flags are neat, and the military appearance is solemn, without the slightest laxity.

Even though the war lasted for a long time, all the soldiers and generals were exhausted.

But the elite are the elite, and they still maintain a high fighting spirit.

The soldiers arrived at the gate of the city.

The village gate is wide open.

Ma Zhong ordered his soldiers to line up on both sides and hold halberds to welcome him.

He personally met with the general Zhao Tong.

"We sincerely welcome the general who has returned victoriously with his troops. The last general and his troops have made a special trip here to welcome you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Zhong seemed to have endless joy on his face, and he held his hands in congratulations.
To be continued...