After the Battle of Feishui, the Huai soldiers did not dare to stay for a long time, so they abandoned the Hedong camp and rushed back to Luzhou that day.
Shao Shude sent part of Tianxiong's army southward. The two counties of Shengtang and Huoshan were abandoned by the Huai soldiers and were recovered without any bloodshed.
The cavalry from the ancient tribe failed to pursue Hei Yundu. After becoming angry, they broke into Shucheng County directly, plundered more than 10,000 grains, and returned with hundreds of chariots and horses.
People in the five counties of Luzhou were in panic, and the fields were full of hungry and exhausted soldiers.
Zhu Yanshou rushed back to Fei in a hurry with 3,000 infantry.
Among the three thousand people, there are still a thousand Tutuan countrymen, and only two thousand soldiers can really fight. There are more than a thousand state soldiers in Hefei, and 600 Luzhou cavalry have also returned in advance, relying on these 4,000 infantry
Riding, most of the time it can only defend the city, and its strength is greatly reduced.
What Zhu Yanshou really has to worry about in the future is his status in the Yang Wu Group.
He was originally a powerful governor of a border county, but now he has become a shabby man with no elites. How to gain a foothold in the future is indeed a problem.
Shao Shude was too lazy to care about Zhu Yanshou's troubles. He just wanted to stabilize this front now.
He had already gotten angry with Zhe Zongben about the formal establishment of Huaixi Town (which governed the four prefectures of Shenguang, Shouan and Guangzhou).
Zhe Zongben sent his trusted servant over with a message: "My dear son-in-law, you think so much all day long, aren't you tired? Let's do it this way."
Zhe Zongben has been staying in Tangzhou recently.
The scene created by Shao Shude was so great that the remaining grain, grass, and supplies were all tilted towards the eastern front. With the army unable to continue, Zhe Zongben had no choice but to retreat.
In fact, Shao Shude still admires the Zhejia Army. It is okay to lower the salary and live a hard life, and no one is rebelling. In this army ruled by law, nepotism does not seem to be all bad.
"Commander, it's time to resolve the Anzhou matter." Chen Cheng suggested on the way back to Shouchun.
During this battle, he stayed in Anfeng County for the entirety of the battle, which actually made him sweat a lot.
He was very opposed to Shao Shude's personal campaign, and even went to the front line to fight. But there was no way. The self-made lord had the willful capital. They were not better than the hands of the women in the palace, but they were really crawling on ice and snow, and their hands were covered with dirt.
Blood, every move, has the feeling of not being angry and being proud.
I can’t persuade you!
"Let Chen Su go to Shenzhou, join Niu Li's troops, and go south to Anzhou." Shao Shude said, "Take all the prisoners of the Huai Army with you."
In this battle, a total of nearly 4,000 people were beheaded, and a jingguan was built on the west bank of the Fei River. The Huai thieves were so frightened that they fled overnight.
In addition, more than 5,000 people were captured. Shao Shude ordered everyone to "prepare more long ropes", which seems to have come in handy now.
It is worth mentioning that this incident was widely circulated in the army. Everyone said that the king regarded the traitor army as a chicken and a dog. Before the war, he had people prepare ropes to "tie up the thieves". Now it seems that the formation
Defeating the enemy in battle and destroying the dead, it really comes true.
If the story is not complete, after this kind of thing spreads, it will become an allusion to King Xia. Heroes always rely on many little stories to enrich their image.
By the way, after the continuous battles with the Liang people, more than 5,000 people were captured. In total, the number of prisoners exceeded 10,000. How to arrange these people needs to be carefully considered.
If we arrange the nearby East Road in Shannan, Tang and Deng Sui or Huaixi, we are worried that they will run away. But the cost of moving is not small, so it is really difficult to make a choice.
"What does the commander plan to do with Wu Yu?" Chen Cheng asked.
"The evidence of Wu Yu's collusion with Yang Xingmi is conclusive, and I wanted to kill him. This time I am in a good mood, so I will give him a chance." Shao Shude said: "If he surrenders from the city, he can serve in the Shuofang shogunate and send his salary to Shangzhou.
Governor, if you don't leave the city, then kill him, there is nothing to say."
Shao Shude just received the news yesterday that his favorite daughter Caiwei had recovered from a serious illness, and he was overjoyed.
Caiwei is four years old this year, born to Zhao Yu. Among the seven biological daughters, she is the most favored by Shao Shude.
Pei Zhenyi also gave birth to a daughter in mid-October last year. She was also ill a while ago and has just recovered recently.
Facing double happiness, Shao Shude kindly gave Wu Yu a chance, hoping that he could seize it.
"There is also Feng Jingzhang from Qizhou." Chen Cheng said: "This man is a Cai thief and is very fierce. I heard that Yang Xingmi wants to send General Cai from Heiyundu to win over Feng Jingzhang. The commander must take all precautions."
"Since I have Cai people in the secret service, I don't have Cai people anymore?" Shao Shude asked curiously: "Can't Cui Hong and Cui Xiu have a relationship with Feng Jingzhang?"
"Heiyun Duqi General Chai Zaiyong and Feng Jingzhang's General Jia Gongduo are on good terms with each other. Cui Hong and Cui Xiu..." Chen Cheng was a little embarrassed and said: "Cui Hong's reputation is not very good, and all the thieves and commanders don't like him.
Cui Xiu seems to have a rift with Feng Jingzhang."
Shao Shude laughed when he heard this: "What kind of crooked melons and cracked dates have I collected?"
Chen Cheng smiled bitterly.
"Jia Gongduo, I seem to have heard of this person's name." Shao Shude recalled for a moment and asked: "Qizhou was heavily besieged by the Huai soldiers. Jia Gongduo led his troops to help, defeated the Huai people's siege army, and rushed into the city. Is he this person?
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"Yes. The backbone of Qizhou are all Cai, Ying, and Chen thieves who have fled over there." Chen Cheng replied: "In fact, it is not difficult to fight."
"Let the Zhe family handle this matter from now on." Shao Shude waved his hand to stop Chen Cheng and said, "You can try to win over them, but you don't have to pave the way for them in everything. I don't plan to spend much energy on Huainan."
Chen Cheng lowered his head and responded.
He was satisfied because he had found out the information he wanted.
The establishment of Huaixi Town has been a very clear signal. Tang and Deng followed Shen Guang and Shouan and handed over all seven states to the Zhe family to fully mobilize their enthusiasm and squeeze their potential. This is more direct rule than oneself from a distance, and he does not hesitate to invest a lot of money.
The resources are more cost-effective and have more combat effectiveness, allowing Zhu Quanzhong to always feel like he has a light on his back on the southern front.
In addition, Zhao Kuanglin, the governor of Suizhou, Chen Su, the governor of Shenzhou, and even Zhu Jing, the governor of Shouzhou, can be regarded as nails. The Zhejia is far from fully controlling the seven states.
On the second day of May, Shao Shude arrived in Shouzhou. The governor Zhu Jing went out of the city ten miles to greet him.
Defeating Zhu Yanshou not only shocked the Huai people, but even Zhu Jing was shocked.
If Yang Xingmi wants to win over him, Zhu Jing will doubt his strength. Is it possible? Unless he is at the end of his rope or is worried about losing his territory, Zhu Jing will not consider turning to Yang Wu at all.
As for Zhu Quanzhong's wooing, it is not very likely.
Qibizhang ran wildly in Songzhou, and Liang Jun frantically intercepted them. It took them two days to drive them away from Songzhou, and broke into Xuzhou to wreak havoc.
Xue Li's troops are still moving around Zheng and Hua, and Liang people are very worried and are mobilizing manpower to pursue and intercept them.
In such an embarrassing situation, Zhu Jing would never take refuge in him as long as he was not stupid.
Gaining so much from one battle was indeed beyond Shao Shude's expectations.
Well, I have to thank Zhu Yanshou. If it wasn't your provocation, I'm afraid it wouldn't have such a good effect.
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On the tenth day of the fifth month in the second year of Qianning, Niu Li led more than ten thousand soldiers and horses south to Anzhou.
The core was 3,000 Tianxiong troops, plus 3,000 troops from Shenzhou Governor Chen Su, and 4,000 troops from Cui Hong's tribe. They hurried along slowly and arrived at Anlu County, Lisuo, Anzhou on May 14th.
Wu Yu was undecided in the city and worried.
Yang Xingmi's envoy had left long ago, taking away the official seal of the Anzhou governor and Wu Yu's letter of allegiance.
Admittedly, this does not mean that Wu Yu has surrendered to Yang Wu. In fact, he just wanted to consolidate his power and continue to be his local overlord.
But the hookup with Yangzhou is definitely not fake, right?
It is common for Shao Shude to kill his whole family if he is investigated.
As for the nominal superior, Eyue Jiedushi Du Hong, Wu Yu didn't think about it at all.
Du Hong is just the governor of Ezhou now, who can he save?
In the afternoon, Cui Xiu, the military envoy of Lishanguan Town, came to the city to visit, and Wu Yu invited him to his study.
"Master Wu Shi is so confused!" As soon as they met, Cui Xiu stamped his feet anxiously and sighed.
Wu Yu said nothing and stared blankly at Cui Xiu who was still performing there.
Cui Xiu was also thick-skinned and kept saying: "The king of Xia defeated Zhu Yanshou in the Feishui River, beheading four thousand people, and captured dozens of generals and five thousand soldiers. After the victory, the king of Xia had a banquet with wine. When the wine was in full swing, It is said that Wu Shijun also contributed a lot to this battle."
"This..." Wu Yu was dumbfounded and asked: "I haven't made any achievements in this battle, so I don't deserve the praise of King Xia."
"The king said you have it, you have it." Cui Xiu said without changing his expression: "Transporting 1,800 dendrobiums of grain, 10,000 bundles of hay, 400 donkeys and mules, and 5,000 bundles of arrows, is this not meritorious?"
Wu Yu was silent for a long time and suddenly asked: "Zhu Yanshou was really defeated?"
"We are really defeated." Cui Xiu also suppressed the laughter on his face and said seriously: "The Huai thieves captured soldiers and will arrive at Anzhou City in two days. At that time, the military commander can take a closer look. If you don't believe it, you can Please ask the generals and civil servants who are familiar with the Huai Army to see if they know anyone."
Wu Yu looked a little unhappy and asked: "Zhu Yanshou boasted that he had 10,000 elite soldiers, but all of them collapsed?"
"It couldn't be more collapsed." Cui Xiu laughed again and said: "Li Lin, a disciple of King Xia and ten generals of the Tianxiong Army, led hundreds of brave men who were not afraid of death to destroy Zhu Yanshou's army. Yanshou rode alone.
He fled in a hurry. On the west bank of the Fei River, the corpses of Luzhou soldiers were piled up like mountains. To the east of the Fei River, Xu Wen burned his camp and fled at night, but he didn't even dare to stay."
Wu Yu picked up the tea bowl and drank three large sips.
"By the way, I heard that Wu Shijun also fought against the Huai bandits. Qu Zhang from Huangzhou captured Anzhou several times. I think Anzhou General and Colonel hated him deeply." Cui Xiu glanced at Wu Yu and said, "Wu Shijun
It would be better to send people to Shouzhou to have a look. The Jingguan built with the heads of the Huai bandits is still there, which will comfort my heart."
Wu Yu took another sip of tea.
"I almost forgot something!" Cui Xiu suddenly slapped his thigh and said: "The King of Xia felt that the military commander was loyal and wanted to give him the post of shogunate judge and take him as the governor of the same state. I am here to congratulate the military commander.
The state is Shangzhou, and the governor's annual salary is a thousand yuan, which is really a good job. The King of Xia also said that if you don't want to enter the Shuofang shogunate, you can also enter the court."
Wu Yu's face twitched.
Cui Xiu said nothing and waited patiently.
"What position can I be given when I enter the court?" After waiting for half an hour, Wu Yu suddenly sighed and asked.
"The post of imperial censor has just been vacated, and it seems that he can be given this position." Cui Xiu pretended to think for a while and replied.
There is a doctor in the Yushitai, who is of the third rank.
"The doctor is responsible for correcting the sins of hundreds of officials with the penal code." This is actually a relatively noble position.
Wu Yu is the governor of Anzhou, and Anzhou is the central governor's office. The governor is also a third-rank official, so it is suitable to join the imperial court as a censor. Moreover, the position is relatively noble, but he has lost his real power, which is the biggest loss. But
To be honest, now that we have reached this point, what choice do we have? Shao Shude was kind and did not kill you. Instead, he gave you to a noble court official, which was the utmost kindness and justice.
"I would like to enter the court." Wu Yu closed her eyes and said softly.
"Congratulations, Doctor Wu, haha!" Cui Xiu persuaded another person, feeling very happy and laughing.