Chapter 44 They Escaped
More than 30,000 people died in battle. Just looking at the number Prince Kublai Khan's heart seemed to be torn apart.--(He stroked his forehead, stabilized his body, and then shook his hand at Zhang Wenqian who wanted to help him.
"No need, you continue, you continue!"
This is the number of deaths in battle. If other wounded and missing persons are added, the lost forces are now as high as 80,000. His prince Kublai Khan led his army to fight south, and the entire army was only 300,000. Of which 30,000 were ambushed by the enemy when he marched in multiple directions. Now their heads are hanging everywhere, and there are all big books on the wooden signs below - "Those who violate my power in China will be punished even if they are far away."
Thinking about what happened in the past few days, Prince Kublai Khan once again lit a cigar. This time he stopped giving Zhang Wenqian anymore. The last time he made Zhang Wenqian lie down for two days, he was a little sad.
Thinking about the situation of the war in his heart, the person who died in battle these days was under the hateful Bamboo City. This also made Prince Kublai appreciate what the opponent he chose looked like. The dizziness just now was not just because of the casualties and wounded people, which made him feel sad. But at this moment, he remembered his daughter's letter, which was something that made him even more painful.
"Is it true as Yue Lie said that the Chinese army is invincible? Then should we..."
However, he didn't dare to say this idea at all. Judging from what the Chinese army did at this moment, the saying "killing all Hu'er and stop" was not a rumor. Facing the current situation, it was not necessary to consider surrender. It was just that his subordinates had 200,000 troops. It was absolutely impossible for Zhao Fufubo to spare them after fighting.
"This is a difficult problem. Erlang of the Zhao family has already said that the invasion of China will not let go, but I am afraid that this matter will be difficult to be good!"
Thinking of this, Prince Kublai Khan felt a little regretful. He shouldn't have listened to Zhao Xu's words and sent troops in Dong, nor should he have thought of facing the generals of the Song Dynasty. Although at the beginning of this southern invasion, he still won several battles with Yu Hui, but then he encountered the "Chinese Army" that could not be offended.
"Oh, I have to continue fighting in this way!"
This is not that Prince Kublai Khan does not know how to be afraid, but that he has to do so. Perhaps his army has arrived near Chongqing Prefecture, or perhaps his army has put enough pressure on Zhao Fubo. If he cannot compromise, he can only create peace.
Unfortunately, Prince Kublai Khan still did not understand the policy of the "Huaxia Empire", which was to kill whoever was forced, and to destroy whoever was disobeyed! When facing the "Homeland of China", this was not something to discuss. If you really wanted to reduce losses, surrender early was the only choice.
Of course, Zhang Wenqian knew the policy of the "Huaxia Empire", but he was not a counselor of Prince Kublai Khan at this moment, he was a "person who could still be saved". Even if he knew this, he could not tell him about it.
"Prince, although our army suffered heavy casualties, it is now under Zhucheng. Many soldiers have climbed up, and there is no camp or military supplies behind the wall. There is an enemy camp in the distance. I think the enemy has fled, so the generals ask how to advance!"
As I mentioned earlier, when introducing the terrain, there are basically hilly areas with only slightly undulating hilly areas after the bamboo city. From there, you can see another bamboo wall 10 kilometers away at a glance. At this moment, spring is warm and you can see it at a glance when the weather is clear.
"Well, I know, tell the generals to move forward slowly, and the troops should take care of each other and advance in unison! And they should divide their troops and go around the river to ensure the flanks. At the moment, I am afraid that the Chinese navy will be hit by the river and will be affected!"
When Prince Kublai Khan said this, he had no joy at all. Just looking at the battle in front of him was just a tragic victory. Even in terms of casualties, I am afraid that the word "victory" is not even considered. Besides, although the spring flood in the Yangtze River is approaching, I just don't know that it can't stop the warships of the "Chinese Army". I hope it will take a long time, and perhaps there may be a chance of victory in the battle in front of me.
In fact, Prince Kublai Khan did not understand that the "Hanwu AF" class warships equipped with double-engine "fuel steam engines" are nothing. Even if there are some trees in the river, it is not a problem for other sailing ships that may cause trouble.
Remember that it is a catamaran, with a pointed torpedo-like cabin at both ends that can't hold anything at all. Moreover, the strong power makes the Yangtze River only the best waterway for them. As long as there is enough fuel, there is enough power.
When Prince Kublai Khan came to the bamboo city and looked at the small bamboo city in the distance, his heart suddenly sank to the bottom. Because if the opponent could defend his attack on such a long front, how could they not be able to defend the small bamboo city in front? Even because they were backing the Liangjiang River and had the advantages of the bamboo city, attack again? How many lives would it take?
He didn't know that the fields ahead were full of mines and traps, which were the result of the people behind him working hard for days. Several safe roads were all about going around the mine array and traps.
"Hmph, those guys are so cunning like loaches, how could we catch them?"
In addition, the Mongolian soldiers at the moment provided the other party with almost 30,000 horses. Although the injured and dead were eaten, there were still a large number of intact horses available.
Obviously, the defenders on Zhucheng did not suffer any major losses. They quickly evacuated with the help of horses. Judging from this matter, they did not escape, but retreated to the short defense line and fought again.
"So can we send some troops to attack Chongqing Prefecture? Perhaps the defense there is not as strong as here, and we may have the power to fight."
This idea swept through Prince Kublai Khan's mind, and he quickly gave up. After all, the "Chinese Army" can easily eat his army of 5,000 to 10,000. So if they divide the troops, will those guys make any abnormal movements? For example, if they divide up their troops and go to Chongqing Prefecture, will they block their attacks?
This is a problem. At least Prince Kublai Khan has trouble. After several consecutive days of battle, his "Flying Swallow Iii-type crossbow" suffered a lot of losses. If the troops were divided, the one side might not be able to defend it, and the other side might not be able to attack.
"Oh, these Chinese troops can hold my army with such a little bit of troops. What should I do if their army comes?"
Chapter completed!