Shui Qingliu led 100,000 Guanbei soldiers south to attack Guiwucheng, and sent a group of troops to try to reach Yanbei via the Yushan Mountain Road to support the troops led by Wang Qinwei.
Because the masters of the Strength Sect arrived, Yan Bei's army encircled them in three directions, giving them a great numerical advantage.
The morale of the 30,000-strong iron-blooded army was a little low due to continuous days of fighting, and their morale was also shaken.
They were defeated under the siege of three people from Yanbei.
Although the Iron-Blooded Army still had several thousand people after the defeat, its morale had already dispersed.
The royal guards could not restrain these soldiers and had to let them escape.
A few days after the Guanbei soldiers attacked Yushanguan, they also received news of the defeat of the Yanbei Iron Blood Army.
Shui Qingliu had no choice but to withdraw the troops in front of Yushan Pass because Guiwucheng had not been conquered, and planned to attack Yanbei after Guiwucheng was captured.
Xu Diaoling looked at the retreating Guanbei soldiers and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
This was his first mission since joining Wei Zeng.
If he really lost Yushang Pass, he might not have the dignity to stay in the rebel army.
Sajiali and Gucha led troops to hunt down the escaped Jagged Army and took the opportunity to expand the rebels' sphere of influence.
The Yanbei Rebel Army defeated the Iron-Blooded Army, but it shocked the surrounding states and counties.
The governors of these states and counties did not dare to confront the rebels and joined the rebels one after another.
But there is only one exception, and that is Suicheng in the land of Xuhuai.
After the entire Jingnan army was wiped out, the 10,000 people borrowed from the Jingnan army came back from Jiangnan and stationed themselves in Suicheng.
Originally, these armies planned to take advantage of the Iron-Blooded Army's triumphant advance to invade Yanbei.
But the Iron Blood Army was quickly defeated, leaving these people afraid to take another step forward.
The guards in Suicheng already knew about the great feud between Wei Zeng and the Jingnan Army.
The lord of Suicheng and the remaining generals of the Jingnan Army were afraid of Wei Zeng's revenge and did not dare to join the Yanbei Rebel Army, so they abolished the name of the Jingnan Army and renamed it Suicheng Army, and sent envoys to Anyun to request reinforcements.
Suicheng is a large city in Xuhuai, and it is difficult to conquer even with ten thousand people guarding it.
The Yanbei rebels had just gone through a big battle and had no energy for another siege, so they withdrew to Yanbei.
Anyun's Iron Blood Army still has 170,000 troops, but the generals of the Iron Blood Army do not trust their colleagues in Kansai and Jiangnan, fearing that these people will take advantage of Anyun's emptiness to carve up Anyun.
The main force of the Jagged Army is encircling and suppressing the Jiliu Mountain Rebels, but other troops do not dare to dispatch at will.
Therefore, when the Power Cultists captured Hexi, the Iron-Blooded Army did not attack; when Suicheng requested reinforcements, the Iron-Blooded Army just allowed it to hold on.
The Yanbei rebels gained some breathing time after their victory.
Wei Zeng, in charge of military affairs, took the opportunity to strengthen the military strength of the rebels.
A large number of weapons and armors seized from the Iron Blood Army were distributed to the soldiers.
These soldiers who had experienced the baptism of fire also became the backbone of the Yanbei Rebels.
The number of the Yanbei Rebels was slowly increasing.
Increase, combat effectiveness is also slowly increasing.
Qi Weilun was in charge of Yanbei's political affairs and managed Yanbei in an orderly manner.
The people of Yanbei became more popular and production slowly recovered.
Qi Weilun told Wei Zeng that as long as there was a good harvest next year, it would not be a problem to form an army of 100,000.
But now that Yanbei has experienced two wars, a lot of wasteland has appeared.
He will try his best to gather the refugees, and also hopes that Wei Zeng can use the power of the army to reclaim farmland.
If spring plowing is missed, the rebels will have a hard time next year.
Food is the first priority for the people, and Wei Zeng did not dare to take the food issue lightly, especially in troubled times when food was more expensive than gold.
Taking advantage of the winter, Wei Zeng divided Yanbei's 50,000 troops into various places, training while preparing to reclaim wasteland.
The situation in Yanbei is now very good, and there seems to be nothing to worry about.
But Guchayi, who returned to defend the ancient city, had mixed feelings.
Because of the promise of land to the Strength Sect, the westward advance of the Yanbei Rebel Army was greatly hindered.
Wei Zeng gave him a good talk about this.
Gucha was upset and secretly decided that if anyone asked him to sign a document in the future, he would not sign it even to death.
Gu Chayi wanted to get Zhao Jiahui back, a master he had recruited with great difficulty.
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But Wei Zeng said that the Lux Battalion was very useful in dealing with Anyun's cavalry.
Zhao Jiahui was a master of using blunt weapons, so he could be the instructor of the Lux Battalion, and then he gave a lot of reasoning.
After Qi Weilun found out, he was very supportive and gave the Lishi Camp a domineering title: Guanshan Camp.
The soldiers of the Lux Battalion are collectively called: Guanshan Lishi.
Since both Wei Zeng and Qi Weilun agreed, he had no choice but to let Zhao Jiahui out.
But Guchayi didn't get nothing.
There were no people left, at least there were horses.
When Yan Xiuxiu heard that Gu Cha had returned from victory, she came out of the ancient city to greet Gu Cha.
As soon as she left the city gate, she saw an endless herd of horses, at least three or four thousand.
Yan Xiuxiu was so shocked that she could not close her mouth.
"Brother Wei, do you want you to be a horse herder?
Why are you given so many horses?
I don't think the entire ancient city can accommodate them."
Yan Xiuxiu said in surprise.
"Wei Zeng wanted me to train a cavalry unit, and he brought me all the horses we could find in Yanbei.
The cars behind them were all equipped with armors and weapons, enough to equip a cavalry unit of three thousand people.
I We plan to enclose a piece of land outside the ancient city and use it as a cavalry training camp."
Gu Cha scratched his head and said.
"This is a good thing.
The cavalry is so powerful.
Why do you look unhappy?"
Yan Xiuxiu asked, seeing Gu Chayi's frown on his face.
"There is no more people, no more Zhao Zhuangshi."
Gu Cha replied.
"Zhuangshi Zhao is dead, why didn't I hear about it?"
Yan Xiuxiu said in surprise.
"He's not dead, but Wei Zeng is left to train Guanshan Camp."
Gu Chayi said in annoyance.
"It's not a loss for us to trade so many horses for one person.
I made soup for you.
After drinking my soup, all your worries will disappear.
Let's go, don't look like this anymore."
Yan Xiuxiu pushed Gucha forward as he spoke.
To the city.
After General Wei Zeng discussed the army affairs with Sajiali and Gucha, he returned to Shifeng City with 10,000 troops.
Gucha once defended the ancient city and sent troops to march westward; Sajiali went south to plunder Xuhuai, and after arriving at Suicheng, she also started to return to defend, but she has not returned yet.
Wei Zeng entered the city lord's palace and saw Qi Weilun and a group of civil servants handling affairs, so he went over to inquire about Shifeng City.
After walking around Xiao Qiang, I saw Wei Zhen here, sitting in a place, leaning on her head and reading some official documents and the like.
"Brother Wei, I want to ask Mr.
Qi for news about you.
I'm reading these things when I'm bored.
I don't want to interfere in political affairs."
When Wei Zeng arrived, Wei Zhen dropped the official document in his hand and explained quickly.
"Zhen'er, I don't have so many rules here.
I don't care about women not being allowed to participate in politics.
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I said that my current glory is a part of you.
If you don't understand anything, I can tell you.
Let me tell you."
Wei Zeng waved his hand and said.
"Brother Wei, just don't blame me.
Why don't you notify him before you enter the city so that I can greet you at the city gate."
Wei Zhen relaxed and asked.
"Do I need to inform my family that big brother is here this time?"
Wei Zeng said with a smile.
"Mr.
Qi has been very tired from handling affairs these days.
He just went to the back room to rest for a while.
He shouldn't be awake yet.
Is there something urgent, husband?"
Wei Zhen replied.
"There is nothing urgent.
Now that we have defeated the Iron-Blooded Army and the Guanbei Army has retreated, the situation in Yanbei is very good, so just let Mr.
Qi have a good rest."
Wei Zeng sat down on his seat and took the post that Wei Zhen had just taken.
Open the official document and read it.
"Husband, if there is nothing else, I will go back to the room first.
You can take care of your business."
Wei Zhen said and was about to exit.
"Zhen'er, don't leave in a hurry.
Sitting here, we haven't seen each other for a long time, let's talk for a while.
This is about farming in the west.
Are you interested in this?"
Wei Zeng said.
"I just looked through it casually, but there are some things I don't understand."
Wei Zhen said sitting next to Wei Zeng.
"This is to develop the wasteland in the west.
It is very remote and there are not many people there.
The army used the wasteland in the past.
Secondly, it is to defend against the army of the Strength Sect.
Although we are allies..."
In this way, Wei Zeng took his time and explained some arrangements to Wei Zhen.
Wei Zhen sat next to Wei Zeng and listened quietly, lowering his head to think from time to time.
Opening the official documents one by one, all the main affairs of Yanbei were explained.
Wei Zeng saw Wei Zhen's expression of listening quietly, and his heart moved.
He thought the scene was warm, so he put his right hand around Wei Zhen's waist, and his left hand couldn't help stroking Wei Zhen's hair.
Wei Zhen was listening to Wei Zeng talking about some things about the Zhantu people in Mobei.
He was so absorbed in listening that he didn't pay much attention.
Suddenly he noticed that Wei Zeng had stopped talking.
He looked up and noticed something strange about Wei Zeng, so he blushed and said, "Husband, outside There are a lot of people, let’s go back to the room and talk.”
"I just suddenly discovered that my true son turned out to be so beautiful, and I was tempted."
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Wei Zeng withdrew his hand, but his eyes were still gentle.
"Ahem!"
After hearing a cough, Wei Zeng and Wei Zhen looked up and saw a person's figure reflected on the Xiao wall.
"My dear brother is back, do you have anything to do with me?"
It turned out that Qi Weilun had woken up and came over after hearing the news that Wei Zeng was back.
Wei Zhen quickly stood up, walked out of Xiaoqiang, saluted Qi Weilun, and then left in a hurry.
"Xiandi and his wife are reunited after a long absence.
It was Qi who disturbed you.
But I was worried that Xiandi had something important to do, so I came here.
Xiandi, please don't blame me."
Qi Weilun walked into Xiao Qiang and said with a smile.
"I just came to see my elder brother for a rest, and I couldn't bear to disturb him.
While I was waiting, I told Zhen'er some things about Yanbei, but I didn't expect to forget the time.
Brother, sit down quickly, I have something to discuss with you," Wei Zeng said.
"Brother, if something happens, just wake me up earlier.
If you miss something big because of a sleep, then Qi will be a sinner."
Qi Weilun sat down and said.
"This matter is not urgent.
I just sent Zhang Leng to discuss the Hedong boundary and the specific details of future cooperation."
Wei Zeng said.
"Brother Gu made a mistake in this matter.
Now the fertile fields in Hexi and the iron mines in Hedong have fallen into Zhang Leng's hands.
Otherwise, it would be a big advantage for us.
But if the Iron Blood Army attacks again, the Strength Sect will also He will defend us for a while, which can be said to be an advantage and a disadvantage.
"Although we have captured some land in the east of Hedong, we are intersecting with the land of the Strength Sect, which is not easy to deal with.
The border is unstable and conflicts will arise again, which is not a good thing for the newly settled Yanbei."
Wei Zeng Not without worry.
"I think the young man Jiang you brought back from Yushan is very smart.
You can send him over to discuss with Zhang Leng.
With his ability, it shouldn't be a problem."
Qi Weilun suggested.
"I'll ask someone to bring him here.
Let's tell him what we mean and see how he responds."
Wei Zeng thought.
"No problem, whether he is a talent or just an appearance, it all depends on his performance this time."
Qi Weilun nodded
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