"I have lived up to His Highness the Crown Prince's trust." Lu Su let out a long breath and thought to himself.
While Lu Su was cleaning up the mess at the foot of the mausoleum, Cao Ren also led the remaining troops back to the camp. When they went south, they were so fierce and unstoppable.
Even when they chased them out of the camp not long ago, they were very energetic. But now, their morale was low and they were dejected.
There is a joke that describes a person who is dejected, just like a defeated general who is dejected. Now, Cao Ren's elite troops happen to be in this situation.[
They were defeated in the battle. Their powerful troops, peerless famous generals, and powerful generals were defeated by Lu Su. This was something that the soldiers had never thought of before.
Not to mention the soldiers, even Cao Ren had this kind of confusion in his heart. He took advantage of Lu Su's crisis and the army pressed on the border. The county magistrates along the way looked at the wind and descended, majestic and high-spirited. Why was he defeated here?
However, Cao Ren also knew clearly that a defeat was a defeat. There was no other reason to make up for it or to comfort oneself. What was before them now was a huge defeat.
"General." When Cao Ren's army returned, the deputy general who stayed behind in the camp immediately came out to welcome them, cupping their fists and saying. However, the deputy general's heart was filled with panic, and the dejected look of the soldiers clearly indicated defeat.
Cao Ren, who had never been defeated, actually failed. This is simply a myth that has been broken.
"Immediately bury the pots to make rice, and also count the soldiers killed and wounded tonight." Cao Ren said, and immediately rode in.
"Promise." After the deputy general saw this situation, he did not dare to ask too much and promised cautiously.
After Cao Ren rode his horse in, he went straight to the Chinese army's tent. After entering the tent, Cao Ren drove away the soldiers in the tent and began to lick his wounds alone.
A real man never sheds tears easily, even though Cao Ren was seriously injured this time. Niu Jindu, the top general in his camp, was beheaded on the spot, and even his body could not be recaptured. It can be said that his body was dripping with blood.
But Cao Ren was not used to crying. He was only used to licking his wounds alone. Although he failed this time, Cao Ren firmly believed that there would be other opportunities.
There will be a chance for revenge.
The stern look in Cao Ren's eyes flashed away. Today's shame will never be forgotten.
Just when Cao Ren was gathering his courage and planning to fight Lu Su again next time, the deputy general walked in with a very ugly look on his face.
"How is it? The casualties are very serious?" Seeing this, Cao Ren's heart sank and he asked hurriedly.
"The casualties caused by Lu Su's second robbery of the camp and the attack were 3,500 dead or missing, and 5,000 wounded," the lieutenant general said solemnly.
He simply couldn't believe the situation in front of him. Cao Ren personally led his troops to fight Lu Su, and there was a strong general like Niu Jin under his command. Not only did he not take advantage, but he lost Niu Jin and suffered such heavy casualties.
This is simply a nightmare.
"That is to say, of the 15,000 elite soldiers of this general, 8,500 have been killed or wounded. The remaining fighting strength is only 6,500." Cao Ren said numbly.
What a huge casualty this is. This is a word count that Cao Ren never thought of when he sent troops from Wancheng. Really, really never thought of it.[
Under the current favorable situation, attacking Xinye would actually cost so much. Moreover, he did not even touch the city of Xinye, and was intercepted and killed by Lu Su on the way.
"Exactly." The deputy general nodded.
"Retreat, let the soldiers rest for a day after they have eaten. Tonight, we will retreat and return to the north." Cao Ren took a deep breath and waved his hand.
"Retreat? General, shouldn't we avenge this loss of troops and generals?" the deputy general said in confusion.
"Lu Su's three-pronged army dealt with the three princes. Although the remaining two princes do not know the outcome of the battle, we have failed this way. Even if we attack Xinye City, it will have no effect. Lu Su can be said to be invincible
This time, we missed this opportunity. Next time, wait for the next time. Why put all our strength on it today." Cao Ren said very calmly.
"No." Although the deputy general felt unwilling to do so, seeing Cao Ren acting like this, he had no choice but to put aside his unwillingness and agreed.