Chapter 326: Five Routes of the Army Move Together

After hearing the data reported by the clerk, everyone was very excited.

This was a great victory! Who could achieve zero deaths in a siege battle? They did it today!

Different from the excitement of the crowd, Zhang Liao's expression became a bit gloomy. Looking at the excited crowd, he shouted angrily with an ugly expression: "Enough!"

As Zhang Liao's voice fell, the hall instantly became quiet, and everyone looked at Zhang Liao, not knowing why.

It was clearly an unprecedented great victory, why was Zhang Liao angry?

Looking at the confused crowd, Zhang Liao said in a deep voice with an ugly expression: "Do you think that you have won a great victory and that zero deaths is something worth showing off?"

"Then have you ever thought that we have all cultivated martial arts techniques, and everyone is about to enter the ranks of third-rate martial generals."

"And what is the strength of the enemy? I think everyone knows. They don't even have a main general to lead them, and they only have two thousand people! Just like this, we still have people injured. Do you still think it's something worth showing off?"

After speaking, he looked at the crowd coldly.

After hearing Zhang Liao's words, everyone lowered their heads in shame, not daring to look at his face.

Yes, they only thought that zero deaths was something worth showing off, but forgot the strength and number of both sides.

With their strength, it was a crushing victory, and the other side was so frightened that they didn't even use bows and arrows. Just like this, they still had fifty-four people injured; it was indeed not worth showing off.

Seeing the silent crowd, Zhang Liao said coldly: "After going back, all of you cultivate well. For the next battle, what I want is zero casualties. Can you do it?"

Speaking to the end, Zhang Liao even used internal energy, and his voice sounded in everyone's ears like a bell.

"This subordinate obeys!"

Everyone hurriedly responded loudly to Zhang Liao, all showing firm expressions on their faces.

"Tell me, what is the result of the battle?"

The middle-aged clerk immediately said respectfully: "Reporting to the General, in this battle, our army killed more than one thousand enemy troops and captured more than eight hundred!"

"It would be good if five hundred of these captives could be used. The remaining one thousand or so still need to be recruited from the city. Handle this matter immediately!"

Zhang Liao immediately ordered the crowd.

Afterwards, everyone hurriedly left to handle the things they were responsible for according to Zhang Liao's arrangements.

At this time, the war in Shangjun City had already come to an end. Those who resisted among Niu Gao's men were killed on the spot.

Those who surrendered were now being escorted to the military camp in the city by the Bingzhou Army soldiers.

After the people of Shangjun City heard the news of the city falling, they all hid in their homes and closed their doors tightly.

They were afraid that these soldiers would be like Niu Gao, rushing into their homes to rob things.

At this time, most of the armies under the various warlords of the Great Han would rob the residents' things after breaking the city.

Therefore, at this time, the people were quite afraid of soldiers.

However, Liu Bian had long ago told the army under his command not to take the people's things. This was a matter of principle, and anyone who dared to cross the line would be killed without mercy!

Therefore, after Zhang Liao and the others' army entered the city, they did not commit any crimes against the people in the city.

Looking at the departing crowd, Zhang Liao and Xi Zhicai talked about the arrangements for Shangjun City for a while, and then both went to do their own things.

Soon, two days passed, and Shangjun City had already been managed in an orderly manner by everyone.

The merchants and people in the city also began to appear. Back then, they were still hiding in their homes, afraid that the Bingzhou Army soldiers would harm them.

As time passed, they found that the Bingzhou Army soldiers were different from the armies of the past. They were very good to the people and never took their things.

Moreover, when they had things to do, those soldiers would always come up to help at the first time.

Soon, the Bingzhou Army soldiers were recognized by all the people in the city.

And the recruitment conditions given by Zhang Liao were also very good, so more than fifteen hundred people were recruited very quickly.

Now, the garrison strength of Shangjun City had already reached two thousand people.

And Zhang Liao also selected two people with the strength of second-rate martial generals and ten people with the strength of third-rate martial generals from the Bingzhou Army to serve as officers of the new army.

I believe that with the leadership of these veterans, the new army will soon be able to possess combat capability.

At this time, after arranging the affairs in the city, Zhang Liao gathered everyone in the Taishou Fu.

In the hall of the Taishou Fu, the Commander of the Bingzhou Army, Zhang Liao, sat at the head, looked at the crowd below, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, the affairs in Shangjun City have all been arranged properly."

"The people in the city and the personnel guarding the city have been arranged by the Military Advisor and me. It is time for us to take the other five cities!"

After Zhang Liao finished speaking solemnly to the crowd, he quietly watched the crowd.

After hearing Zhang Liao's words, the crowd's minds suddenly became active.

Finally, it was time to decide the personnel for the expedition. For the past two days, they had been busy day and night, wasn't it just to strive for this opportunity earlier?

Now, this opportunity had finally arrived, so the eyes looking at Zhang Liao were exceptionally eager.

"There are still five cities in Shangjun that have not been taken. The situation of these five cities and the strength stationed in the cities are all about the same."

"Therefore, this time, the five major Colonels will each lead their five thousand troops. The Military Advisor and I will lead the remaining twenty-five thousand troops to arrive at Huanyang City in Xihe Commandery one step ahead to wait for you."

Zhang Liao looked at the fiery expressions of the crowd and ordered the crowd with a solemn expression.

"This subordinate obeys!"

Hearing the order, the five major Colonels were overjoyed and immediately cupped their hands to Zhang Liao with excitement.

Looking at the excited crowd, Zhang Liao warned the five people again: "Remember, this battle must be won quickly. The news of the fall of Shangjun City has been sealed by us, so currently, the people in these cities have not received the news."

"We can make good use of this point to minimize casualties. Every soldier of mine is very precious."

Seeing Zhang Liao's solemn expression, the five people all responded loudly with solemn expressions: "This subordinate understands, please rest assured, General!"

After seeing the solemn expressions of the five people, Zhang Liao said to them again: "As for the personnel guarding the city, follow the practice of Shangjun City. The personnel stationed in each city must not be less than two thousand."

"At that time, you can show them your strength. Without military suppression, I'm afraid these people won't do things well!"

"The army has always worshipped the strong, so if we show our strength, we can also deter them well."

The newly recruited soldiers originally had unstable military morale. If there was no strong military suppression, they would be a plate of loose sand and could not be relied on at all.

Coupled with the short time, they could only strengthen training later, so Zhang Liao attached great importance to this.

"This subordinate obeys, please rest assured, General, we understand the importance of this matter!"

The five people immediately said with solemn expressions and solemn expressions.

Regarding Zhang Liao's worries, those of them who had led troops had an even deeper understanding. ===== CHAPTER 327 =====