The sky gradually became brighter and the battle was over. Teams of prisoners of war were dejectedly taken away by Sui soldiers. The dock camp covering an area of ​​1,000 acres was burned to white ground, and all the burned bandit soldiers were buried deep.

In this anti-sneak attack, Du Fuwei's army suffered extremely heavy losses. More than 5,000 people surrendered and captured, more than 3,000 people were killed, less than 1,000 fled, and hundreds of soldiers of the Sui army were also injured and killed.

But unfortunately, Du Fuwei successfully escaped, and his whereabouts were unknown. The Sui army lost a great opportunity to seize Du Fuwei.

"I am incompetent and fell into Du Fuwei's trap, which led to him escape. Please punish him severely!"

Su Dingfang knelt in front of Zhang Xuan on one knee and apologized. He looked annoyed. He knew the regrets in everyone's hearts. Everyone wanted to seize Du Fuwei, but he got this opportunity. But his carelessness caused the thief to escape, which made him very sad.

Zhang Xuan picked up the golden armor next to him and smiled and said, "This Du Fuwei is also very wise. At the critical moment, he thought of this golden cicada's plan to escape. If the night is not good, most people will be fooled, so General Su doesn't have to blame himself."

Zhang Xuan did not want to punish Su Dingfang. On the one hand, he was easily attracted by the golden armor at night. It was normal to get into a trap, not to mention that he lacked combat experience. On the other hand, Zhang Xuan did not want to really capture Du Fuwei, and the cunning rabbit died and the lackeys cooked. This lesson was already profound enough, but he could not say this mentality.

The personal soldiers stepped forward to help Su Dingfang up. Su Dingfang said with shame: "Thank you for your tolerance. You will definitely make meritorious service and atone for your sins. You will not let the general down again."

At this time, Yuchi Gong brought Qi Liang, the general of the captured thief army, and he whispered to Zhang Xuan: "This person is willing to surrender to us."

Zhang Xuan nodded and looked at the Yangtze River general. He saw that he was less than 30 years old, with a angular face and dark skin. He had ribbons wrapped around his head and his clothes were spread out, revealing his strong bronze muscles. His temperament was very strong.

"You're Qi Liang?"

Qi Liang was hit by an arrow on the leg, and it has been bandaged. He stepped forward and knelt on one knee, clasped his fists high with both hands and said, "Qi Liang is willing to serve the general!"

Zhang Xuan quickly helped him up and smiled, "General Qi is willing to abandon the secret and turn to the light. [((((It's my Zhang Xuan's blessing, you have an injury on your leg, please get up quickly."

Qi Liang stood up and looked at Zhang Xuan secretly, and saw that he was majestic and powerful. His every move seemed steady and grand, and he had a faint sense of kingly style, which he admired even more.

"How did General Qi want to surrender to the Sui army?" Zhang Xuan asked with a smile.

"I have reported to the general that he has been a bandit on the Yangtze River for more than ten years. He has long been tired of life. He wants to make a future while he is still young. Moreover, he can only drive a small boat with Du Fuwei. He is really frustrated in his heart. The general's big boat makes Qi Liang yearn for it."

Everyone was frank and funny when they heard him speak. They couldn't help laughing. Qi Liang was also a person with a temperament.

Zhang Xuan smiled and said, "I'm worried that no one will drive the ship. General Qi is coming just right. I'll hand over these warships to you."

Qi Liang was stunned. He didn't expect that Zhang Xuan would treat him so kindly. He handed over the fleet to him as soon as he surrendered. He was moved by Zhang Xuan's trust, and his eyes couldn't help but feel a little wet. He quickly bowed and said, "If the general is more trustworthy than Huoye, Huoye will go and recruit all the Yangtze River sentry ships to serve the general."

Zhang Xuan smiled happily and said, "I look forward to the general's return!"

Qi Liang bowed to Zhang Xuan and hurried away. At this time, Luo Shixin walked up to look at Qi Liang's back and said, "If he is a fake surrender, let him go now, wouldn't he let the tiger go back to the mountain?"

"Little Luo. What are you talking nonsense!"

Yuchi Gong next to him was a little unhappy and said calmly: "The general is willing to hand over the warship to him. Doesn't he even have this little trust?"

Luo Shixin was repeatedly scolded during this period, and he was really annoyed. He said coldly: "You must be careful. Is there any problem with being more careful?"

Yuchi Gong rolled his eyes and ignored him. At this time, Zhang Xuan smiled and patted Luo Shixin's shoulder and said, "If I were Qi Liang, I would definitely trick those big ships before leaving. Do you think so?"

Everyone laughed together, Luo Shixin scratched the back of his head and couldn't help laughing, "That's right! It seems that I'm stupid."

Zhang Xuan then said to the other generals: "Kill pigs and sheep at noon today to reward the three armies!"

The soldiers immediately cheered

Zhang Xuan had just returned to Liyang County, and Fang Xuanling, who was waiting by the city gate, came up and said with a smile: "Don't the general plan to garrison troops in Liyang County?"

Zhang Xuan smiled slightly and said, "Why should the military advisor garrison in Liyang County?"

"A treasure can be produced here!" Fang Xuanling smiled at a large pig iron pillar at the city gate.

Zhang Xuan also laughed heartily. Stopping in Liyang County is equivalent to controlling the pig iron of Jianghuai. This is an extremely important strategic resource. It is not in the Qingzhou area. If you don’t make good use of this opportunity, wouldn’t it be a pity?

"I plan to ask Zhao Liang to lead three thousand troops to station in Liyang County and give him another fifty cargo ships."

"If I were to give the cargo ship, I would probably have to say hello to Lin Shihong."

Zhang Xuan shook his head, "No, if he is a smart person, he wouldn't come to provoke us!"

At this time, Lu Qingyuan, not far away, gave Fang Xuanling a wink. Fang Xuanling understood and invited Zhang Xuan aside, whispered to him: "If the general wants to stay in Liyang County, I suggest not to turn against the Huang family, especially the Huang family controls the pig iron transaction in Jianghuai. If a good relationship with him is more beneficial than disadvantages, what does the general think?"

Fang Xuanling knew that Zhang Xuan was planning to choose the Jiangnan gentry, so he had the intention to settle accounts with the Huang family. So he advised Zhang Xuan from the perspective of interests that he could choose the Jiangnan gentry, but he did not have to turn against the Jianghuai gentry. It would be better for both families to take advantage of it.

Zhang Xuan glanced at Lu Qingyuan who was standing in the distance and smiled and said, "Is this what Qingyuan means?"

"Qingyuan is also for the general's good!"

Zhang Xuan is definitely not pedantic, and it is very realistic. He had planned to choose the Jiangnan gentry before, so he considered letting the Rat Lang accuse the Huang family of accusing Du Fuwei in public. However, Fang Xuanling reminded him that the Huang family controlled the pig iron smelting trade in Liyang County, and it was indeed profitable to establish a good relationship with him, and it was extremely important strategic resource.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xuantou instructed the two personal soldiers and said, "Execute the rat man to death and give his body and confession to the Huang family!"

"Abide by the order!" The two personal soldiers hurried away.

Fang Xuanling said happily: "The general is indeed a wise man!"

When Zhang Xuan arrived at the county yard, he immediately ordered a personal soldier and said, "Go and invite the prefect Jiang, I have something to discuss with him."

Jiang's prefect, Jiang Xiaobo, the prefect of Liyang County, was temporarily detained by Zhang Xuan yesterday. After annihilated Du Fuwei's army in Liyang County, Zhang Xuan changed his mind again. Since he could even let the Huang family go, he didn't have to care about a civil servant prefect.

Not long after, the prefect Jiang Xiaobo was taken to the lobby by his personal soldiers. He was worried last night and had not slept all night and seemed a little haggard, but he was still very dissatisfied with Zhang Xuan. He stood in front of the lobby and looked outside, ignoring Zhang Xuan.

Jiang Xiaobo was born in a famous family and had a smooth career. He had never been detained. Although Zhang Xuan also called him the prefect and obviously had the intention of reconciliation, he still felt angry when he thought of the grievances he suffered last night.

Zhang Xuan didn't care about his attitude and smiled and said, "Premier Jiang, please sit down!"

Jiang Xiaobo snorted, "I have sat all night and now I want to stand there!"

Zhang Xuan smiled slightly, "Does Jiang Taishou know about the fierce battle last night?

Jiang Xiaobo heard about the war last night, but he didn't know the details. He finally couldn't help but say: "It seems that General Zhang won."

"Of course, if I lose, I won't sit here and talk."

Zhang Xuan waved his hand and said, "Pick it up!"

Jiang Xiaobo looked down at the hall curiously and saw a soldier walking into the lobby with a pair of golden armor. Jiang Xiaobo's face suddenly changed. He recognized that this was Du Fuwei's golden armor. Could it be that Du Fuwei had already

Zhang Xuan slowly walked forward and said, "Last night, a fierce battle with Du Fuwei, completely annihilated Du Fuwei's 10,000 troops. Du Fuwei fled seriously and was seriously injured, and this armor was also thrown away. I just wanted to tell the prefect Jiang that the thief army is the thief army. No matter how kind he treats the gentry, he cannot escape the fate of destruction. If the prefect Jiang really does not want to be loyal to the Sui Dynasty, he should at least surrender to the Guanlong nobles. I think that is more reliable."

"When will I be disloyal to the Sui Dynasty?"

Zhang Xuan was waiting for his words, and he nodded, "It seems that I have misunderstood. I don't want to pursue any incidents in the past. I just hope that the prefect Jiang will come to Jiangdu to sit in the future if he has time."
Chapter completed!