Chapter 68 This is not a siege, this is a psychological war
Bodies and blood stained a bloody path between the south gate and the north gate of Xinzheng City.
No one was cleaning, only crows flew in in groups, expressing their gratitude for the feast with their piercing cries.
In the front camp of the Qin army, Yang Hu reported the statistical results of the military magistrates to Ying Chengyu.
“In this battle, our front army formation was cut down by 2,103 levels, and 692 people were killed.”
"The Chinese army's formation killed nine hundred and thirty-seven levels, and no one was killed."
"The Nanyang army's formation killed..."
Yang Hu looked at the bamboo slips again to confirm that he had read correctly. He said: "The formation killed 12,808 levels, and 5,391 people were killed."
After saying this, all the generals looked at Teng Fu, their eyes full of shock.
The old and weak among the Nanyang defenders had already been sent home by Ying Chengyu, leaving more than 10,000 people to cooperate with the Qin army defenders in managing the city.
This time, only more than 41,000 Nanyang soldiers went out to fight.
In this battle alone, the Nanyang soldiers actually lost more than 5,000 people, and the battle losses exceeded 13.1%. This was already the morale collapse line for many troops.
It was just the first round of field battle between the two armies.
As for the beating so fiercely!
Teng Fu naturally understood why these generals looked at him in such a way.
With his eyes lowered, Teng Fu gave a complex explanation in his heart: "The soldiers have lived a life of hardship, and they don't want to suffer anymore."
"So the soldiers are not afraid of death, they are just afraid that death is not worth it. ! ”
“But our Nanyang soldiers have experienced a lot of battles. After the Korean army’s formation was chaotic, our army’s formation also became chaotic. The formation caused a lot of casualties. "
"The last general also had little battle experience, and he made many mistakes in command."
"Therefore, many casualties were caused. "More!"
Tengfu also didn't want Nanyang soldiers to be so seriously injured.
But when we hit the back, Tengfu could no longer control the army!
Ying Chengqiao said in a warm voice: "Why is Commander Teng so unreasonable to belittle himself?"
"To gain 7,417 levels in a field battle is already a great victory!"< br>
“An ordinary general can be promoted to the first rank just by this battle.”
"Captain Teng is in a special situation. We can only wait for the king to decide how to reward him, but the sacrifices of the soldiers will not be in vain." Let us reward you with military merits!"
Teng Fu solemnly raised his hands: "Thank you, general!"
Ying Chengxuan looked at the captains.
“In this battle, our army killed more than 15,000 Korean troops, and more than 10,000 Korean troops fled in all directions and did not return to the city.”
"This battle is a great victory!"
"My general's intention is that each of the three armies of the front, middle and Nanyang armies will attack the city for one day, and they will attack continuously day and night, without giving the Korean army any chance to breathe. "
"With this victory, attack Xinzheng City!"
Yang Hu whispered: "General, if this is the case, the Korean army will be exhausted, and our army will be exhausted as well."< br>
“Once reinforcements from other countries arrive, our army may have low morale and be unable to fight.”
Yang Hu's advice is very reasonable.
Siege warfare is often based on months.
As the active attacker, the siege party is faced with more sacrifices and the situation of laboring on an expedition, so military morale is very important.
Ying Chengyu’s style of play is not conventional.
Ying Chengyu smiled: "I have no intention of fighting for a long time."
"If reinforcements from other countries arrive, Ben will immediately withdraw their troops."
"Before the reinforcements from other countries arrive, Ben will make the Korean court be plagued by fear all day long!"
Tengfu understands Ying Chengxuan's reason intention.
Ying Chengyu’s attacking posture is not for the Korean defenders to see, but for the Korean court!
Ying Chengyu is not only engaged in siege warfare, but also psychological warfare!
Tengfu didn't know if Ying Chengyu's plan would work.
But since Ying Chengyu was not messing around, Tengfu handed over his hand without a word: "Wei!"
As a surrendered general, Tengfu all agreed, and the Qin army generals Even for the sake of face, they all agreed:
“As you command!”
……
at the same time.
Han Qi, who was wearing ragged clothes, disheveled hair and a gray face, was summoned to Xinzheng Palace before he could even go home to take a shower and change clothes. His own decadence made Han Qi feel that every pair of eyes looking at him were full of ridicule and ridicule.
For Han Qi, who has always prided himself on being the pillar of Korea and the left prime minister of the two dynasties, this is more uncomfortable than killing him directly!
"Han Qi!" On the high platform, Han Wangan shouted coldly: "Is this what you call a will to live up to one's orders?"
"I trust you more than you, so I will hand over the 50,000 elite soldiers in the city to you."
"The 50,000-strong army was so good when we went out for the expedition, but after just one battle, only 20,000 remnants were left and fled back to the city, not daring to fight. ! ”
“But your opponent is just a soldier led by a traitor in Korea!”
“Han Qi, is this how you repay me?”
This is what Han Wangan is least willing to accept.
A group of soldiers who originally belonged to Korea were led by a minister who originally belonged to Korea.
Just because the king of allegiance was changed, the Korean army exploded with combat power that it was impossible to resist.
The army he supported was much braver when fighting for other kings than when fighting for him.
What does this mean?
It means that he, the King of Han, has a problem!
The king cannot make mistakes, the only one who is wrong is Han Qi!
Han Qi knelt on the ground, cupped his hands and shouted: "I am guilty, I am guilty! I am unworthy of the king's expectations!"
"Teng Fu is a traitor to the minister, and all of Teng Fu's subordinates have surrendered!"
“Because they first surrendered to Qin, they were eager to perform meritorious service for fear of being abandoned by Qin.”
“I did not expect that the morale of this army was so high, so they were defeated in the first battle.”< br>
"After a battle, I have completely figured out the reality of this army. I will definitely win the next battle!"
Han Qi is unwilling to give up the military power he has obtained.
But a big defeat had exhausted Han Wangan's patience with him.
Han Wangan waved his hand irritably: "Prime Minister Han has just suffered a big defeat and almost got trapped outside the city. He must be exhausted both physically and mentally and needs some training."
"The right prime minister Zhang Rang is responsible for this battle. ." Han Wangan looked at Zhang Rang solemnly: "Don't let me down!"
Zhang Rang suddenly handed over his hands: "Wei!"
Han Qi wanted to say something.
But he had just returned from defeat and had no right to speak.
After thinking for a moment, Han Qi winked at the officials under his command, and all the officials under Han Qi's line remained silent.
The court has completely become the Zhang family’s one-spoken hall!
Unless Han Wangan personally raised objections to a certain point, all the officials above the court agreed to all Zhang Rang's proposals without even asking a question.
Han Qi is waiting.
Waiting for Han Wangan to notice the serious imbalance in the court and Zhang Rang's strength, Han Qi needed Han Wangan's support to return to a state of checks and balances with Zhang Rang.
But what disappointed Han Qi was that Han Wangan never gave Han Qi any support from beginning to end, and just watched helplessly as Zhang Rang took control of the court.
Half an hour later, the temporary court meeting ended.
As the left and right prime ministers, Zhang Rang and Han Qi were the first to walk out of the Han Palace.
Along the way, Han Qi did not want to bear Zhang Rang's cynicism and deliberately turned his eyes to one side.
However, Zhang Rang didn't say a word until he walked out of the palace. After leaving the palace, he got on his horse and headed towards the city wall without even looking at Han Qi.
This indifference made Han Qi even more angry than the cynicism!
"Go home!" With a flick of his cloak, Han Qi got on the carriage and led a group of courtiers to his mansion.
As soon as they entered the main hall, the subjects couldn't bear it and spoke one after another:
"If you had listened to our advice and formed an alliance with Qin, why would we have done this!"
" The money and food in the court were originally controlled by the Zhang family, and now that the military power is controlled by the Zhang family, the Zhang family may no longer be able to contain it!"
"The Zhang family is so powerful, where does the royal power stand? What a misfortune for Korea!”
“Prime Minister Han, I think we must regain military power as soon as possible!”
"It's easy to say, how to take it?"
Faced with this question, the subjects fell silent.
How to win?
How can they persuade Han Wangan to hand over the general power to them again after they have already lost one battle?
Han Qi suddenly said:
"As long as the Zhang family is defeated, the king will naturally understand that it is not because we are incompetent, but it is really difficult for Qin to resist!"
"At that time, military power will return to its true form!"
(End of this chapter)