The person who came was none other than Xiao Jingxuan’s trump card, the five thousand Fengzhou fine cavalry led by Ye Xiong.
Ye Xiong fully imitated Xiao Jingxuan's style, leading his bodyguards to rush to the front of the team, rushing to kill all the Yan troops within sight.
On the other side, Xiao Jingxuan and his personal guard battalion also charged at the front of the team.
It has to be said that seeing Jam Hsiao taking the lead, the recruits behind him were also greatly boosted in morale, and they followed behind Jam Hsiao and charged in.
Xiao Jingxuan is still humane, and dealing with these Yan troops is not like dealing with barbarians.
Instead, he shouted "Those who surrender to the ground will not be killed" while cutting.
Facing the charge of the cavalry on both sides, Yan Jun finally became frightened. This was especially true when he saw his companions dying one by one.
Here, I have to say that General Yan was stupid. He was not vigilant during the march.
It was getting late at this time, but he led a large army on a road that was easy for an ambush. He didn't take any precautions. I don't know if he was brave or not.
However, the leader, General Yan, still had the dignity of a general. Seeing that the army was in dire straits, he led his bodyguards around him to launch a deadly attack on Ye Xiong.
Unfortunately, there was no help at this time. This Yan general didn't even last ten rounds in Ye Xiong's hands before he was beheaded by Ye Xiong.
Seeing the death of their general, some timid Yan soldiers finally put down their weapons and knelt on the ground.
As the first person knelt down, many more Yan troops lowered their weapons one after another.
Although there are still many people resisting, it is no longer possible to reverse the situation.
It took another half an hour before Xiao Jingxuan finally killed all the Yan troops who were unwilling to surrender.
At this time, the Wei troops who participated in the ambush also rushed out of the forest and began to clean up the battlefield.
Looking at the captured Yan Jun, Xiao Jingxuan thought for a while and still did not kill him.
But if you let these people go, they will become enemies again in a blink of an eye. This is really a problem.
After thinking for a long time, Xiao Jingxuan made a decision that surprised everyone. He confiscated the armor and weapons of these soldiers, kept none of the prisoners, tied their hands and feet, and threw them on both sides of the road.
Xiao Jingxuan rode a horse, walking back and forth by the prisoners, shouting loudly.
"Everyone, we are all soldiers. We fight on the battlefield and have lives and deaths. You are not barbarians. Don't worry, I won't kill you. However, I can't let you leak the military information of our army. So, you are here. Just wait for reinforcements from Yingzhou to rescue you."
After saying that, he took his men and the loot and headed towards Shunzhou.
After leaving the battlefield, Xiao Jingxuan began to take the army to rest.
However, the soldiers can rest and recuperate, but the generals cannot, because they still need to study the next strategy.
Although many strategic plans are decided by Xiao Jingxuan in one word, everyone can think long and one person can think short. Moreover, everyone's speech is also conducive to the improvement of everyone's strategies.
More than a dozen generals gathered in a circle, Xiao Jingxuan looked at the map laid out and began to study the next move with everyone.
Some people thought that troops should be sent to Weizhou, and some thought that Shunzhou should be attacked at night. Some even suggested that we should continue to encircle the points and provide reinforcements. Each of them explained their own reasons.
After the generals finished speaking, Xiao Jingxuan expressed his opinion.
The first is Weizhou. The city of Weizhou is small, and Gongsun Sheng is enough to deal with the Yan army defending the city. The army was somewhat unworthy in the past. And the most important thing is that Weizhou's grain, grass and baggage are not enough to support the army.
Secondly, there is Shunzhou. This time they set up an ambush and ran away many Yan troops. At this time, Shunzhou City may have received the news, and the sneak attack may not be possible. It can only be attacked by force.
Then there is the matter of encircling a point for reinforcements. I have suffered losses once and been fooled once. If Yingzhou is sending reinforcements, then a large army will inevitably be dispatched.
These three strategies do not seem to be very good. It is not advisable to withdraw the army to Pingzhou. Now that the Yan army has not been injured, withdrawing here will only bring the war to Wei's territory.
Everyone discussed for a long time with no results. Xiao Jingxuan had no choice but to choose to capture Shunzhou.
Xiao Jingxuan sent his personal guards to contact Zhou Tong and Gongsun Sheng's troops, gathered outside Shunzhou City, and captured Shunzhou.
As for Weizhou, it doesn't matter if you give up. There's not much money anyway.
The next day, Xiao Jingxuan led the army to Shunzhou.
Shunzhou can barely be regarded as a strong city, with high walls and thick walls, and there is also Wengcheng, which is not that easy to capture.
When Xiao Jingxuan led the army to Shunzhou City, Shunzhou City had already stepped up its alert.
Looking at the heavily guarded Shunzhou City, Xiao Jingxuan did not launch an attack rashly. Instead, he took the guard battalion and walked around Shunzhou City.
After walking around, Xiao Jingxuan ordered the army to set up camp twenty miles outside the east city gate and wait for the arrival of other ministries.
During this expedition, Xiao Jingxuan's troops did not bring any baggage, and each soldier only carried four days' worth of food and grass with him.
Although something was captured, Xiao Jingxuan and the generals around him knew that the army could not hold on for a few days. They had to fight quickly.
In the next two days, Xiao Jingxuan did not launch an attack on Shunzhou, and the army just rested.
The Yan army in Shunzhou City was also enjoying the tranquility before the war.
Early on the third day, Zhou Tong led his army to the camp. At noon, Gongsun Sheng's troops also arrived.
So, Xiao Jingxuan held a military meeting in the Chinese army tent.
It is said that the Chinese army's big tent is actually very simple. It just uses a few wooden stakes to build a frame and covers it with a layer of cloth.
I have no choice, I don't have any luggage, so I have to make do.
Xiao Jingxuan sat at the head, with generals at all levels on both sides. Everyone sat on the floor.
The first meeting was to report on their respective results.
First of all, Gongsun Sheng's troops killed two thousand enemies, captured one thousand enemies, and captured a certain amount of food, grass and baggage. The prisoners are still imprisoned in Weizhou. The headquarters lost about a thousand people.
Then came Zhou Tong's troops, who killed 8,000 enemies, captured 3,000 enemies, and captured some. The prisoners were all taken to Weizhou. The headquarters lost about 4,000 people.
Next was Xiao Jingxuan. He killed 10,000 enemies, captured 5,000 enemies, captured a few, and all the prisoners were released. The headquarters lost about 3,000 people.
After hearing the reports from the generals, Xiao Jingxuan began to count. Of the 55,000 troops, there are now about 47,000 left, and then Weizhou has another thousand left. Now he has only 46,000 left.
The remaining people.
There is still enough food and grass to feed the army for eight days. Results must be produced within six days.
Xiao Jingxuan looked at Ye Xiong aside and asked: "Ye Xiong, have you contacted the internal affairs department in the city?"
"Commander, there are about 300 of our people in Shunzhou City now, and there are about 5,000 Yan troops in the city. I don't know if we can capture the city gate."
After hearing this, Xiao Jingxuan pondered for a while and then began to issue orders.
"From now on, we will start manufacturing siege equipment. Whether it is shields, ladders, or siege vehicles, they all need to be made. Now, we have no other choice but to give it a try."
After receiving the order, the generals retired one after another and went to arrange their own affairs.
Fortunately, the weather has been very good these days. Although it is still a bit cold, it has not rained. It has even been sunny for several days in a row.
Seeing that the siege equipment was almost ready, Xiao Jingxuan planned to launch an attack on Shunzhou City.
So, on this morning, Xiao Jingxuan led the army and began to form an array at the east gate of Shunzhou City.
Xiao Jingxuan looked at the six generals around him and pondered for a moment.
"Gongsun Sheng, I order you to lead your troops out to attack the city."
"The last general takes orders."
Afterwards, Gongsun Sheng turned his horse around and began to return to his troops. Soon, Gongsun Sheng's men began to dismount, formed a formation, and began to attack Shuncheng.
Some of Gongsun Sheng's troops were holding simple wooden shields, some were carrying ladders, and some were pushing siege vehicles as they launched an attack on Shuncheng.
Xiao Jingxuan actually felt unbearable in his heart. Although the old saying goes that kindness cannot control soldiers, but these are cavalry after all. They have not been trained in infantry combat, and they have insufficient equipment. They are risking their lives to make ends meet.
However, Xiao Jingxuan has no other choice, because if Shuncheng cannot be conquered as soon as possible, when reinforcements from Yingzhou arrive, Xiao Jingxuan will be the unlucky one.
The resistance of the Shuncheng defenders was quite resolute, and the battle was fierce. Seeing that Gongsun Sheng was not getting a good result, he continued to issue orders.
"Where is Zhou Tong?"
"The end will be here."
"I order you to lead your troops to attack the south gate, and you are not allowed to retreat without orders."
"The last general takes orders."
"Where is Huangfu Song?"
"The end will be here."
"I order you to lead your troops to attack the north gate."
"The last general takes orders."
As the 30,000-strong army launched an attack on Shuncheng, the entire Shuncheng began to fall into a bitter battle.
Although Shuncheng City is behind a high wall, it is a bit stretched due to the small number of troops defending the city and being attacked from three sides.
However, with sufficient defensive equipment, Xiao Jingxuan was unable to take Shunzhou City for a while.
However, today, we must win Shunzhou. Xiao Jingxuan shouted to the left and right.
"Hu Yanzhuo, where are you?"
"The end will be here."
"I order you to lead the cavalry to guard the four cities and not let a single soldier go."
"The last general takes orders."
"Yang Xiong, Ye Xiong, follow me to the north gate to attack the city."
"The last general takes orders."
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Jingxuan led his men and began to march towards the north gate.
After arriving at the north gate, Xiao Jingxuan jumped off his horse, took the shield from the guard, and then gave an order to Ye Xiong.
"Ye Xiong, after I lead my troops to attack the city, you immediately send a signal to inform the people in the city to seize the north gate. When the north gate opens, you will lead your troops to attack."
"Commander, why don't you stay here and wait to storm the city, and I will lead the troops to attack the city."
Xiao Jingxuan said indifferently: "Military orders are like mountains, and those who resist them will die." After saying that, he took the lead in attacking Shunzhou City.
With Xiao Jingxuan taking the lead, the morale of the soldiers soared, and they all shouted and attacked the city wall.
The city is broken only today. This chapter has been completed!