Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law.

Chapter 187 The trapped guards continue to retreat
The Yuzhou Army is the local army of Yuzhou. Although it is under the control of Liang Song, it is controlled by the imperial court. The Xuanbao Cavalry is one of the cavalry teams, with a total of 5000 people. Although it appears to be an army of the imperial court, in reality it is He is a private soldier of the Liang family.

There are five thousand Xuanbao cavalry, Liang Song is in charge of two thousand, and the other 3000 people are under the command of his generals, supplemented by infantry from other Yuzhou troops.

In other words, Chen Mo defeated the enemy tonight with Yuzhou's elite troops, an elite force.

Such an elite soldier cannot be compared with the two guards. After all, the soldiers of the two guards have only trained for a few months, while this group of elite soldiers has been trained for several years at least.

It would be such a waste to kill him like this.

But when it comes to compilation and adoption, food is the first key, and the second is how to conquer it.
After Chen Mo thought for a while, he said: "Zhining is right. Killing prisoners can only solve the immediate problem. In terms of long-term development, we must not kill prisoners."

Chen Mo's ambitions are quite ambitious. If the news of killing prisoners spreads, it will be detrimental to his future development.

Since Chen Mo decided not to kill the prisoners, the people below no longer talked about killing the prisoners, but how to discuss the issue of recruitment.

"Since we are going to be included, we must first eliminate some of the thorns and reduce the people who are inciting people. And from the perspective of the court, we are thieves and they are officials. Even if we are included, don't think about letting them go in a short time. They surrendered and therefore could not be of great use for the time being.”

What Sun Meng said was very cryptic, but Chen Mo still heard it. Next time there is a war, these people will be sent to the front row, also known as cannon fodder.

Throughout the ages, this method has been used to recruit surrendered prisoners.

Chen Mo nodded lightly and immediately ordered: "First interrogate the captured lieutenants and ask about their identities, and then select the hundreds, thousands, and even captains among these prisoners. After finally arranging the replacement of the shift, go to bed early. .”

They didn't rest long during the day, and experienced another battle at night. The soldiers were physically and mentally exhausted.

"No." Sun Meng and others retreated one after another.

Xia Zhining looked at Chen Mo with a shy expression and bit her lip.

She had promised Chen Mo before that if she could get out safely, she would let him do whatever he wanted.

But Chen Mo definitely didn't have this idea tonight. Both of them were covered in the enemy's blood, and the smell was soaring to the sky. Moreover, they had consumed a lot of energy tonight and were a little sleepy.

"Wash up and get some rest early."

……

the other side.

After Qin Lang missed the target in Yangcheng, he did not delay and continued to chase in the direction of Tianshui Town.

But he didn't work as hard as Chen Mo and others, traveling day and night without rest, so he stopped and stopped along the way.

Of course, in addition to necessary rest, Qin Lang has not been delayed at other times. Even now at night, he is still leading the army on the road. If he is fast, he can reach Tianshui Town before dawn.

"Pay attention to the sparks and don't light up the mountain." Qin Lang ordered.

At this moment, the former army scouts came to report that a group of unknown men and horses were approaching us.

Upon hearing this, Qin Lang's expression changed and he immediately ordered the army to form a formation.

However, when this group of people approached, he realized that they were Xu Jie's subordinates and one of his own.

Qin Lang just breathed a sigh of relief when he learned that these people were deserters who had suffered a defeat. When the general Xu Jie was beheaded, his expression suddenly changed.

You must know that among the three of them, Xu Jie was the one who was most likely to become a fifth-level warrior first, but now he was killed, and he was killed with a single sword.

Doesn't this mean that the opponent's strength is at level five or even above.

"How did you lose?" Qin Lang asked.

"The army of thieves and thieves has the help of Thunder Lord, who can cause loud thunders, kill countless enemies, and frighten the war horses."

"Thunder Lord?" Qin Lang's mouth twitched, but he could also guess that it was the person who practiced the thunder method. The first thing he thought of was the direct descendant of the leader of the Tianshi Thief.

"Can you see that person's appearance clearly?" Qin Lang asked.

"He is a young man holding two swords, not very old, with a handsome face."

"Young man?" Qin Lang was stunned, subconsciously thinking that the other party had misjudged the man who could kill Xu Jie with one sword, and he could be so young.

Qin Lang had doubts in his heart and asked a few more people to verify it before he had to accept this fact and then asked: "How many people are there in the rebel army?"

"It's too late, I can't see clearly, I'm afraid there are no less than 3000 people." Experienced soldiers have their own methods of counting the number of enemy soldiers, but because it was too late, they could only estimate a number.

Hearing this, Qin Lang could only order a halt. He did not have as many men as Xu Jie. Now that Xu Jie had been defeated, the rebel army was out of the trap. His army alone was not enough to take down the rebel army. We can wait for the reinforcements from the rear to arrive before taking action.

While setting up camp, Qin Lang immediately sent out his fast horse to tell Liang Song the news ahead.

……

August 27, early.

After last night's interrogation, it was learned that the captured deputy general was named Xu Guangdong. He was a clansman of the chief general Xu Jie. He had the rank of deputy general, was thirty-five, was a seventh-grade warrior, and had wives, concubines, and children.

Chen Mo crossed his name.

35 years old, a seventh-level warrior, considered young and promising, with a family, and a clansman whose leader was beheaded. Chen Mo is destined to be unable to win over such a person. Wu Rang, 46 years old, is a captain of the second battalion of Xuanbao Cavalry, a seventh-grade warrior, a declining noble, and has a family.

Shao Jinneng, fifty-one, the commander of the second battalion of Xuanbao Cavalry, a seventh-grade warrior, from a low-class background
Chen Mo took a look at these leaders, big and small, and finally ordered: "Bring Xu Guangdong, Wu Rang, and Shao Jinneng up."

Xu Guangdong, Wu Rang, and Shao Jinneng were kidnapped and sent over by Wu Hua Da.

Chen Mo took a closer look and saw that although the three of them were all seventh-level warriors, the red numbers on their foreheads were different.

Among them, Xu Guangdong had 119, Wu Rang had 109, and Shao Jinneng only had 97.

This is caused by the strength of the practiced technique.

Among the three, Shao Jinneng was the tallest and tallest, with a fierce look on his face, but his face was frightened, and his legs were shaking unconsciously.

Xu Guangdong stared at Chen Mo closely, as if he wanted to get a good look at the culprit.

Wu Rang is similar to Xu Guangdong.

Chen Mo had an idea in his mind and said with a smile, "Are you willing to surrender?"

After the words fell, the person who stabbed was actually not Xu Guangdong, but Wu Rang. The other person straightened his back and yelled at Chen Mo: "You are a traitor and a traitor. You are young and do not serve the country. You actually raised the flag of rebellion. Everyone has to do it." And to punish him, Wu would like to eat your flesh alive!"

"Still a loyal minister." Chen Mo looked at Xu Guangdong and Shao Jinneng and said, "What about you?"

"General, please forgive me, I am willing to surrender." Shao Jinneng said.

"Okay, Shao Qianfu, I'll give you a chance to live."

Shao Jinneng suddenly raised his head and was about to thank him.

But the young man continued: "I will send you three outside later and give you a knife. In front of all the prisoners, cut off their heads and show them to me, and I will spare your life."

Shao Jinneng was shocked and subconsciously glanced at Xu Guangdong and Wu Rang. Wu Rang had the backbone and began to scold Shao Jinneng again: "You are deeply trusted by the court, hold the position of a thousand husbands, and eat the emperor's salary." , but instead of thinking about serving the country, he colluded with the rebels and became a minister in vain."

Shao Jinneng's face turned blue and white for a while when he was scolded.

Clang!
Han Wu drew out his sword and was about to step forward when he saw Chen Mo waving his hand.

Wu Rang looked at Xu Guangdong again and said, "Vice General Xu, it is Wu's honor to die with you today."

After saying that, he glared at Chen Mo: "Thief, there is no need to say anything. I am just going to die today. If Wu frowns, I will take your surname."

"Clap clap."

Chen Mo clapped his hands, turned to Han Wu and said: "He doesn't have to go outside later. Let's break the news that Xuanbao Cavalry School Lieutenant Wu Rang surrendered to our army and was killed by Lieutenant General Xu Guangdong out of anger. He was sent to Shao Qianfu. Kill Xu Guangdong to avenge Colonel Wu."

Whoa!
As soon as these words came out, Wu Rang, who was ready to die generously, had a flash of panic in his eyes, and he said angrily: "Traitor, you actually want to confuse right and wrong. Right and wrong are fair, and people are at ease. Do you think everyone will believe your nonsense? Wu Mou Have a clear conscience.”

"Then you bet on whether Magistrate Liang and the court believe it or not." Chen Mo winked at Han Wu.

Han Wu understood and cut Wu Rang's throat with his knife.

Blood spurted out, and both Shao Jinneng and Xu Guangdong were startled. The latter struggled quickly and said in a panic: "General, Xu is willing to surrender, and Xu is willing to surrender."

"Pull it out." Chen Mo waved his hand.

Soon, Han Wu led people to drag out the bodies of Xu Guangdong, Shao Jinneng, and Wu Rang, and in front of everyone, told the cause of Wu Rang's death according to Chen Mo.

Then, Han Wu brought a big knife and gave it to Shao Jinneng. After hesitating for a while, the latter chopped off Xu Guangdong's head with one knife. Then Shao Jinneng took Xu Guangdong's head and came to Chen Mo and knelt down. Said: "Xu Guangdong's head is here."

"Very good." Chen Mo happily patted Shao Jinneng's shoulder, helped him up personally, and said, "I'll leave the surrender troops outside to your command. Just call the trap guards."

"Promise." Shao Jinneng said in a trembling voice. He killed Xu Jie's clan members, and Xu Jie was a general of the Liang family. He was completely cut off from going back, so he could only serve Chen Mo properly.

"From now on, just like them, call me County Magistrate." Chen Mo knew that Jiang Bing should be in charge of Jiang Bing himself.

After simply training the sinking guards, Chen Mo led the three guards to withdraw from Tianshui Town that afternoon and retreat towards Quanyang County.

Yuzhou, we can’t wait long.

At the same time, 3000 people led by Shi Meng joined Qin Lang.

On August 28, after learning that the rebels had left Tianshui Town, Qin Lang and Shi Meng temporarily stopped their pursuit and waited for Liang Song's order.

At the end of August, Qin Lang received a letter from Liang Song, asking them to temporarily stop the pursuit and turn around to eliminate other Tianshi thieves still in the hinterland of Yuzhou.

On September [-]st, Chen Mo led three guards and completely evacuated from the hinterland of Yuzhou. Then he did not continue to withdraw to Quanyang County, but moved eastward and raided a city named Chao County to supply food.

As for how to supply supplies, Chen Mo had no choice but to be ruthless and help the people.

On September [-], Chen Mo led three guards and continued to retreat towards Quanyang County.

(End of this chapter)