In the battle of Shirakawa Field, both sides suffered extremely heavy losses.
After the Chinese army was broken through, the Jingzhou soldiers were hunted down in large numbers. Later, they were attacked by the White Line Sichuan Army and the Highland Sichuan Army. After that, they were massacred. Half of the 90,000-strong army was lost, and the entire 8,000-strong army was annihilated. The Jingzhou Army was completely destroyed.
Lost the pillars.
The Sichuan army suffered a tragic victory. Nearly 20,000 people were strangled by the Star Serpent Formation, all of which were Dongzhou elites. More than ten generals were killed and seriously injured. When the Sichuan army resumed their charge, they fell down. The Jingzhou soldiers chased and killed the Sichuan army and beheaded 10,000 people.
With the remaining 100,000 Sichuan troops fighting among themselves, more than 60,000 were left, most of them wounded.
The vitality of the Sichuan army was seriously damaged.
In Xuchang, Xun Yu was discussing with the civil and military officials to raise grain and grass from Guandu. A galloping horse came over. The knight dismounted and presented a message. He said loudly: "Liu Zhang and Liu Biao are fighting in Baichuan." The sound shocked the hall.
"How is the battle going? Did the Jingzhou soldiers win a great victory?"
Cheng Yu took the lead and stepped forward with an urgent tone. The battle between the Sichuan Army and the Jingzhou Army directly decided who belonged to Jingzhou. This was related to the safety of Xuchang. However, the reason why Cheng Yu was so excited was not for this reason, but because of the relationship between Xun Yu and Guo Jia.
gambling.
Xun Yu and Xu Shu were both famous scholars in Yingchuan. They knew that Xu Shu's talents were rare in the world, so they predicted that the Jingzhou soldiers would win. Since other counselors believed in Xun Yu's vision, many of them also interacted with Xu Shu, who traveled as a young man.
They all agreed with Xun Yu's view.
However, Guo Jia, who also came from Yingchuan, stood out and said that the Jingzhou army would be defeated. For this reason, Guo Jia and Chen Qun pledged money. Cheng Yu served as a notary. Guo Jia was uninhibited in Cao's camp and talked a lot privately.
He said little in public, but he was sure to hit the mark. Cheng Yu was very dissatisfied and always wanted to find an opportunity to despise Guo Jia. That was why he was so eager.
"The Sichuan army is victorious, and Liu Biao of Jingzhou retreats to Baichuan City." The soldier replied loudly.
"What?" All the civil servants were shocked. Cheng Yu was stunned for a while and said to Xun Yu awkwardly: "Wen Ruo, you are so embarrassed now. You said that Xu Shu's talent is several times better than yours.
, even dozens of times, but now Xu Shu has lost to the butcher Liu Zhang, everyone has staked their money with you, now you have to pay for everyone's losses."
Xun Yu frowned and said: "I didn't expect this butcher to be so powerful. In half a year, he not only captured the important town of Jingnan and Jiangling, but also defeated Xu Shu. I really underestimated him. It seems we have to take more control of him."
Many eyes are turning to Xishu."
"Yes, yes." All the civil servants agreed.
"It seems that I, Guo Jia, have enough money to drink."
A voice came from behind the civil servants. Guo Jia poured himself a drink. He raised his head and took a sip of wine and said: "Although you have lost your wine money, it is not the time to discuss Xi Shu. The Lord has cut off food and grass in Guandu. This is the moment."
More importantly, as for the Butcher of Yizhou, the reason why Xu Shu was defeated at Baichuan is not because of his incompetence. Thinking about Liu Biao, Cai Mao and other Jingzhou generals, even if Sun Wu was alive, he would not be able to escape defeat. Everyone
There is no need to be too afraid of the Yizhou Butcher."
"What Fengxiao said makes sense." Xun Yu stroked his beard and said in deep agreement: "No matter what, even if Baichuan is defeated, I believe that with Xu Shu's talent and the high height of Xiangyang City and the depth of the pond, he can hold on for several months. As long as
If we persist until our army defeats Yuan Shao, Liu Zhang of Western Shu will not have anything to worry about, but..."
Xun Yu pondered for a moment: "If you don't have long-term worries, you will have immediate worries. You have to make preparations for Liu Zhang. Nanyang is newly attached, and Zhang Xiu's original troops are basically gathered in Wancheng. After Zhang Xiu went to Guandu, the soldiers' hearts were at a loss."
If there is chaos, immediately order General Le Jin to reorganize the army. If Jingzhou is defeated, take Fancheng to resist the Sichuan army. If the Sichuan army is defeated, take Jingxiang while Jingzhou's vitality has not recovered."
"Yes." The soldier took the order and left.
After the court meeting dispersed, Guo Jia took a pocket of gold and silver in his pocket, walked out of the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion with a smile on his face, the sunlight from the Western Mountains shone down, and Guo Jia covered his forehead with one hand.
"It's so dazzling, the sunshine in the west is so dazzling." Guo Jia shouted, attracting the blank stares from around him.
Life is like a chess game. If there is no opponent, wouldn't it be a pity? Since Guo Jia defected to Cao Cao, Yuan Shu, Lu Bu, Liu Bei and others, Xun Yu, Xun You and Cheng Yu, any counselor can be chosen at the snap of a finger. What use is Guo Jia? Guo Jia only feels that he stays with Cao Cao.
The camp was so boring that every time we discussed things, we rarely talked, and we felt sick from holding it in.
In the past, Guo Jia noticed Liu Bei and thought of him as his rival. Therefore, although he persuaded Cao Cao to kill Liu Bei, he didn't say much after Cao Cao let Liu Bei go.
But Liu Bei was too unsatisfactory. He led his two brothers to run here and there, but it was always unsuccessful. He was defeated by Cao Cao not long ago. Guo Jia had lost patience with him.
Guo Jia could only turn his attention to Xishu. His bet with Chen Qun was not because he believed that the Sichuan Army would definitely win, but because he hoped that the Sichuan Army would win. If the Sichuan Army lost, Liu Zhang would be as dissatisfied as Liu Bei. Guo Jia felt that
The loss is far greater than the loss of money.
"The sun is dazzling. Why don't Lord Fengxiao hire someone to buy an umbrella cover? The umbrella cover shipped from Western Sichuan is light, beautiful, and has a fragrant fragrance."
A clerk came up and smiled at Guo Jia. Guo Jia waved his hand: "No need, no need. It's good to bask in the sun and feel bright... By the way, Jia Sheng, what are you doing here?"
Jia Sheng smiled and said, "Didn't Miss Cao Xian run away? She said that she would go to Wancheng to organize the army to fight against the Sichuan army. I will report to Lord Xun."
"You bastard, I thought you were here for a walk when I saw how calm you were. Get out of there right now."
Guo Jia kicked Jia Sheng in the butt. Guo Jia looked at Jia Sheng's slumping figure and frowned: "This girl must be dissatisfied with the lord for dedicating her to His Majesty as a concubine. It's too ridiculous." Guo Jia shook her head.
He shook his head.
The Sichuan Army camp was desolate.
Although the battle was won, every familiar face disappeared. Brothers of several years died at will. There was a haze over the Sichuan Army camp. Some recruits cried holding their spears. Zhang Ren reported the war to Liu Zhang in the camp.
Loss, Liu Zhang listened quietly.
"Our army must rest for a few days and reorganize, otherwise it will be difficult to fight again."
Liu Zhang nodded, holding his sword in one hand and placing it on the floor. He said nothing and his eyes wandered over the faces of the generals. All the generals had their heads lowered. Some were disappointed, while others were afraid.
"Don't you have anything to say to me?"
Liu Zhang said lightly and fixed his eyes on a tooth general. The tooth general raised his eyelids and glanced at Liu Zhang, and immediately lowered his head. However, he could still clearly feel that Liu Zhang's eyes were still on him, which was so piercing.
It feels like a fine needle piercing every pore in the body, and a drop of sweat emerges from the forehead and slides down.
His teeth were shaking and his legs were trembling. He finally couldn't bear Liu Zhang's gaze and knelt down: "The last general is guilty. The last general is guilty. Please show mercy to the Lord."
“There will always be sins, please ask the Lord to show mercy.”
“There will always be sins, please ask the Lord to show mercy.”
More than a dozen military generals knelt down together, kneeling on the ground, all with their heads buried deeply, their bodies trembling as if they were in the cold wind.
"What's your crime?" Liu Zhang asked, staring at Ya Jiang.