Chapter 180

"Clan Chief, the clan ahead has started to set up camp!"

Upon receiving this news, the He clan chief frowned.

Setting up camp and such, they didn't even consult him before those guys made the decision directly.

If one has an opinion, one can only hold it in; when they came, the He clan was the vanguard.

Now when retreating, they directly became the rear guard.

If they want to continue on their way, they must cross the camps of other tribes.

"Follow and set up camp!"

After taking a look at the sky, the He clan chief said slowly.

At this time of day, if they wanted to continue, they could still walk a few more li.

But the Among Guangxi region has many mountains, and there are not many places that can accommodate tens of thousands of main armies to camp.

Leaving in a fit of pique at this time will inevitably attract the attention of other clans.

They have to run away at night, so it is better to stay still than to move now.

Compared to the vanguard being highly watched, the presence of the rear guard is much lower, and it is easier to withdraw secretly.

Following the order, the soldiers searched for dead branches in the vicinity to use as firewood.

The weather in February still has a low temperature at night.

For the soldiers, the camp can be simple, but they cannot do without fire.

Just as everyone was busy, the soldiers responsible for reconnaissance in the distance ran back for their lives.

"Clan Chief, something bad has happened...

The official army... the official army is about to catch up!"

Looking at the panting scout, the He clan chief realized that the situation was not good.

Sure enough, as he expected, they brought back a shocking piece of bad news.

The soldiers were busy building the camp, and the official army killing their way over at this time was undoubtedly hitting their soft underbelly.

Later, after the camp was built, they could rely on the camp to defend.

Fighting a great battle at this time, they wouldn't gain any advantage at all and could only fight the enemy army with their strength.

"Pass the order down, immediately recall the soldiers who are out!"

The He clan chief hurriedly ordered.

He couldn't care about so much anymore; now he must move quickly.

Otherwise, with the He clan tribe's position, they would be the first target of the official army's attack.

Letting him use the lives of his tribe's soldiers to exchange for the safe withdrawal of other Guangxi Tusi is impossible.

A similar scene was constantly being staged in the camps of the major Guangxi Tusi.

After realizing that the official army had killed their way over, they were all busy recalling soldiers to run away, and tacitly chose to hide it from others.

After all, when running for their lives, they might not be able to outrun the enemy army, but they must outrun their teammates.

"Commander Li, the rebel army's camp is not normal!"

Putting down the telescope in his hand, Jing Jing Yifeng frowned and said.

Under normal circumstances, after discovering the traces of the official army, the first reaction should be to prepare to defend against the enemy.

If there is a camp to rely on, why not use it.

Anyway, this kind of forced march cannot carry many cannons, and there is nothing wrong with using the terrain.

But the enemy camp in front of him was in a mess, and he only saw countless soldiers running for their lives.

It gave the feeling that they were luring the enemy.

"General Jing is right; the enemy army is indeed not normal.

Pass the order down, the whole army should advance steadily and not pursue too quickly.

Encountering special terrain, scout it first before advancing, and be careful that the enemy has set an ambush ahead."

Li Mu decisively issued the order.

On the battlefield, all kinds of unexpected situations can happen.

He had sent people to scout this piece of terrain and determined that it was not suitable for an ambush.

But there are exceptions to everything.

It is not impossible for the rebel army to go against the grain.

Having won the great battle ahead, suddenly capsizing in the gutter would make them a joke.

It is better to be a little slower and achieve a smaller record than to prioritize the safety of the main army.

"Bang, bang, bang..."

"Those who surrender will not be killed!"

Accompanied by the sound of muskets, the sound of surrender also rang through the clouds.

Facing life and death, countless straggling Guangxi Tusi soldiers dropped their weapons and surrendered one after another.

The chaotic surrendered soldiers blocked the path of the main army, using a very alternative way to delay the main army's march speed.

This unexpected scene left Li Mu dumbfounded.

This kind of operation is rare in human history.

It can be determined that the enemy is not luring the enemy, but is truly incompetent.

A real lure would involve fighting for one's life to bring the enemy to a pre-set ambush location.

Instead of dropping their weapons and surrendering directly to block the enemy's path.

"Capture the prisoners!

Count as many as you can capture."

Li Mu said with feigned calmness.

Fortunately, the Army Supervisor was unwell and fell behind the team.

Otherwise, if he saw this scene, he would think that war was child's play.

The rebel army opposite clearly had no desire to fight.

Even without using the head of the rebel Kong Kong Siliu, the enemy collapsed on their own.

It is understandable if one thinks about it.

They were busy building the camp when they suddenly discovered that the nearby Guangxi Tusi soldiers were all fleeing in a hurry.

Their own Guangxi Tusi reacted a step slower and also wanted to take their belongings and withdraw together, directly leaving them at the very end of the team.

The official army suddenly killed their way over, making them the meat shields for their allies.

Anyone in their position would have their mentality collapse.

Not to mention that a month ago, they were farmers holding hoes, and they hadn't even completed basic military training.

The pursuit battle continued, and as the victor, Li Mu did not feel happy.

Seeing the sky gradually darken, the remaining light of the sun was saying goodbye to the world once a day like a routine.

"Pass the order down, the main army stops pursuing!

Each unit should simply clean up the rebel camp, make do for the night, and pursue the enemy army tomorrow."

Li Mu ordered again.

The risk of pursuing the enemy army at night is too great; the rebel army is running around at this time without any rules.

Following behind the enemy army to pursue, if things go wrong, the team will run away after a night of pursuit.

Late at night, looking at the summarized battle report in the tent, Li Mu was very surprised.

Pursuing the enemy army for more than an hour, the result was only beheading more than two hundred rebel soldiers and capturing more than one thousand eight hundred prisoners.

Such a record is not as good as a small battle before.

But there is no other way; the rebel soldiers were completely running around everywhere.

At a critical moment, one's potential is most stimulated.

The rebel soldiers fleeing for their lives were not much slower than the official army that had come from afar.

"Commander Li, General Jing, has the battle report been counted?"

Jia Bo asked with concern.

Since learning that the main army had routed the rebel army, his physique had suddenly improved, and even the pain in his buttocks no longer felt painful.

But these words fell into the ears of Li Mu and Jing Jing Yifeng, which was like touching a sore spot.

As soldiers, both were embarrassed to mention today's victory.

"Master Jia, it's too late today.

After routing the rebel army, our army didn't have time to pursue before it got dark.

It was pitch black outside, and the battle record was really hard to count.

Based on experience, we estimate that we killed at least eight thousand rebels and captured two thousand prisoners during the day's fighting."

Li Mu said nonsense without changing his expression.

Beheading more than two hundred rebel soldiers, such a record simply cannot be shown.

In the eyes of those who know military affairs, after understanding the actual situation at the scene, everyone will feel it is normal.

But telling a civil official who does not understand military affairs, the first reaction is that it is impossible.

The rebel army on the Nanning front was known as fourteen thousand; how could it collapse after only hundreds of casualties.

Such a battle report does not conform to their cognition at all.

Not wanting to waste words explaining, he simply fabricated a battle report that conformed to the Army Supervisor's cognition.

Based on his understanding of Jia Bo, he wouldn't go out to verify at this time.

If there aren't enough heads later, it's because the enemy took them away or wild beasts ate them; anyway, there is the achievement of breaking the rebel army, so he is not afraid of anyone picking on this.

"Congratulations to the two generals for establishing another achievement for our Great Yu.

Since the outbreak of the pacification war, this is the greatest victory achieved by the imperial court.

This official will certainly report truthfully to the Grand Secretary and request credit for the two generals!"

Jia Bo said with a smile.

It was won too beautifully.

Since the start of the Among Guangxi Campaign, they have successively routed thirty-four thousand rebels.

With this record as a foundation, the rebel army in Siming Prefecture will certainly flee without a fight.

After this battle, the gateways to Nanning Prefecture and Xunzhou Prefecture are directly wide open, and there is no longer any ability to block the official army from recovering lost territory.

The situation in Among Guangxi has been revitalized, and the situation in Guangdong has also changed accordingly.

Nearby areas such as Leizhou Prefecture, Gaozhou Prefecture, and Guanghai Guard have also been exposed to the main army's blade.

Sending such good news up, he, the Army Supervisor, is also a great achievement.

"Master Jia is too kind; these are all things we should do.

Being able to win a complete victory is all thanks to the Emperor's great fortune, the Grand Secretary's strategic planning, Master Jia's central coordination, and the soldiers' dedication."

Li Mu said cooperatively.

Adding a few more people won't affect the battle merits.

Naturally, one should bring along everyone who can be brought along.

Except for the Emperor's great fortune, which is indeed a bit far-fetched, everyone else can be related.

Grand Secretary Xu's strategic planning is indeed not very good, but he provided money and grain for the main army.

Without the support of a gold master, Li Mu would not have the courage to launch a campaign.

Otherwise, the prisoners captured would be enough to bankrupt him.

Jia Bo, as the Army Supervisor, also performed well.

Not adding chaos to the main army and helping to urge grain every few days makes him a qualified Army Supervisor.

"Master Jia, we won the Among Guangxi Campaign, but trouble has also come.

Visually, by the time the war ends, there will be at least one hundred thousand prisoners, plus a huge number of refugees.

Added to the families of the rebels, the number of people added to eat will be hundreds of thousands.

The grain transported earlier simply cannot last long.

If there is no sufficient grain and fodder replenishment, I am afraid we will be forced to abandon the recovered lost territory and withdraw to the Lianzhou area to hold firm."

Jing Jing Yifeng took the opportunity to ask for money and grain.

In this regard, the two have developed a tacit understanding; as long as there is an opportunity to ask for money and grain, they will immediately insert it.

Judging from past experience, the effect is very good.

The imperial court will more or less allocate some money and grain.

Now that they have won the Among Guangxi Campaign, asking for money and grain is even more justified.

"Two generals, rest assured, the problem of money and grain is on this official; I will certainly not make it difficult for you.

You can boldly go to recover the lost territory; a new batch of money and grain will be transported over very soon!"

Jia Bo immediately guaranteed.

As Grand Secretary Xu's confidant, he is very clear about what his boss wants most right now.

Whoever can pacify the rebellion is the right-hand man in Grand Secretary Xu's mind.

Even if they are not from his own faction, he must fully support them.

Otherwise, if the war situation continues to fester, his position as Viceroy of the Five Provinces will be unstable.

At a sensitive moment of power reshuffling in the imperial court, getting stained with the stain of military defeat at this time can directly declare the end of his political life.

Emperor Emperor Yongning wants to take power and is almost crazy.

If there is an opportunity to remove a Grand Secretary, he will absolutely not be soft-hearted.

Early morning, the first ray of sunlight sprinkled onto the earth.

The soldiers who had finished their meals early set out on their journey again.

From now on, everyone's task is to capture prisoners.

Compared to yesterday, the Guangxi Tusi soldiers who had experienced a night of fleeing had expanded their range of activities once again.

In the dark night, many soldiers lost their direction and fled by instinct.

Where they have fled to now, they might not even be clear themselves.

From the initial gathering by Guangxi Tusi clan units, it changed to huddling together to flee by stronghold units, and many people running solo also evolved.

Scattered fleeing caused very great trouble for the prisoner capture work.

The world is full of stragglers; capturing these guys with intelligence is much more troublesome than capturing wild boars.

"Drop your weapons, those who surrender will not be killed!"

Infantry Battalion Commander Yun Yun Yufeng shouted immediately.

Advancing for more than ten li, he only discovered scattered stragglers, which was really not easy.

"General, spare our lives, we surrender!"

Seeing the enemy surrender, Yun Yun Yufeng had no joy; he encountered new trouble.

Taking these prisoners on the road would drag down the main army's advance speed.

Leaving people to guard these stragglers would thin out the troops in his hands.

Leaving the enemy alone is even worse.

If it weren't for Li Mu's strict military discipline, which forbade subordinates from slaughtering prisoners, he would have wanted to order the beheading of these dozen or so stragglers to solve the problem once and for all.

"Tie them to the trees nearby; when we come back, we will take them with us."

After thinking for a while, Yun Yun Yufeng decisively ordered.

No need to worry about anyone stealing the credit; at this time, everyone is rushing toward the rebel army's main force.

A mere dozen or so prisoners simply cannot be counted as anything.

Even these prisoners have to hope that they will walk this path again when they come back.

If they miss it, they can only stay here to feed snakes, insects, and ants.

"General, take us with you!

There are fierce beasts in this mountain forest; if we stay here..."

Before the old man could finish speaking, Yun Yun Yufeng's whip lashed out.

"Stop your nonsense!

The army passing through makes such a big commotion that even the fiercest beasts must take the initiative to retreat.

They won't be back in a short while.

Wanting to follow the main army and drag down my march speed to create opportunities for your people to flee is wishful thinking!"

(End of chapter)