The Qing soldiers abandoned their helmets and armor and ran away, but the Ming army could not abandon their helmets and armor and pursue them. This gave Yu Dahai and other Qing soldiers the advantage of being lightly armed.

Some more Qing soldiers took advantage of the good water and swam onto the river boats. The river boats also gradually sailed away and slowly went down the river.

There are still many Qing soldiers who escaped from other city gates and are scattered and hiding on the shore. Some can be picked up by ships. But the Ming army no longer cares about missing these deserters.

The fighting in the city has basically ceased. Yunyang Commander-in-Chief Mu Shenghui and Chenchang Commander-in-Chief Gao Shougui were killed in the formation, Admiral Dong Xueli was captured alive, and only Xiangyang Commander-in-Chief escaped to death in the sea.

As many as six to seven thousand leaderless Qing soldiers were killed, and tens of thousands surrendered. Only less than two thousand Qing soldiers managed to escape from the city.

After the unprecedented victory, the Ming army did not bother to search and kill along the river, or to encircle and suppress the surrounding mountains and forests. They were all immersed in ecstasy.

"Reporting to the Lord, two arsenals in the city are intact, one of the three granaries was nearly half burned, and the remaining two are intact. The specific number is being calculated."

Don't put all your eggs in one basket and store arms and supplies separately to avoid accidents such as fires and reimburse them all.

The voices of the officers who came to report were trembling. It was due to the uncontrollable excitement and the excitement and joy brought about by the huge amount of food and supplies.

Yuan Zongdi was in high spirits, all worries and worries were swept away, as if he was a few years younger. He waved his hand and said with a smile: "Okay, very good. Go ahead and count the numbers as soon as possible."

As soon as the officer left, Hao Yaoqi couldn't help but laugh. It seemed that only such a wild and unrestrained mood could express his extremely happy mood.

Yuan Zongdi couldn't hold himself any longer, and he slumped down in the armchair in an extremely inconspicuous manner, looking up and laughing non-stop, and patting the armrests with his hands.

The Qing army in Huguang was almost completely wiped out, which numbered more than 20,000 people, and a huge amount of grain and grass supplies were seized. It should be an unprecedented victory.

What's more, this is a desperate effort under an extremely critical situation to strive for a turnaround.

Now, although the situation is still very unfavorable, after this battle, we not only obtained the long-term food and grass supplies, but also broke the encirclement and suppression in three provinces and bought buffer time.

Even if the Eight Banners soldiers arrived, they would not be able to attack Xingshan immediately without the support of the Huguang Qing army and the supply of food and supplies.

In Yuan Zongdi's view, this victory bought at least a month. The Qing army had to prepare again, mobilize men and horses, and raise food and grass.

After a long while, the two of them stopped laughing one after another and looked at each other with big eyes and small eyes, looking like they were crying with joy.

"This battle is a complete victory, all thanks to the power of the third prince." Hao Yaoqi grinned and laughed twice more, and then said slowly: "This is because the Ming Dynasty will never be destroyed, and God will help our army, and we will finally be in a desperate situation.

Find a glimmer of hope."

Yuan Zongdi nodded vigorously, sat up straight, looked fiercely, and said: "The third prince is indeed the chosen one. Being able to follow and serve him is our blessing, and it is also the blessing and hope of the Han people in the world..."<

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The door suddenly opened, and Ta Tianbao strode in. He looked left and right, grinned at the two dukes who had stopped talking, and said: "Jing Guo Gong, Yi Guo Gong, so and so have heard it. You still want to hide it?"

, but it’s so boring.”

Yuan Zongdi stretched out his hand to tell him to sit down, and then raised his voice and ordered the soldiers outside to close the door.

Hao Yaoqi coughed dryly and explained: "Tianbao, it's not that we deliberately concealed it, but Mr. Huang never admitted that he was the third prince."

Yuan Zongdi echoed: "Besides, we are just guessing, and we are not very sure."

Ta Tianbao rolled his eyes and said with some dissatisfaction: "Then a certain family also guessed that Mr. Huang is the third prince."

Hao Yaoqi shrugged his shoulders and said, "It's up to you! The officers and soldiers in the army also have speculations and rumors, and we can't care about them."

Yuan Zongdi smiled and said: "It's actually a good idea to see through without telling the truth. Tianbao, don't you think so?"

Ta Tianbao nodded helplessly and said: "It's rare to be confused, right? Since the third prince wants to be like this, we can only let him pretend like this."

After a pause, his eyes shone, and he leaned forward and said: "I have heard some rumors in the army for a long time, saying that the third prince can summon thunder and can also emit dazzling light with his hands. Unexpectedly, it is all true."<

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"It's not surprising that the third prince inherited the virtue of fire from the Ming Dynasty." Hao Yaoqi said calmly: "The virtue of fire is red, so the first officers and soldiers all wear red scarves. This is why

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Yuan Zongdi pondered for a moment and said: "I think that red scarf masking can be promoted throughout the army. What do you think?"

"That's how it should be." Ta Tianbao slapped his thigh and said, "The third prince used the blessing of vermilion to blow open the city wall in one fell swoop. Although he didn't give details, he couldn't hide it."

Blessing?! Tianbao, you also understand this, let’s take a moment.

The three of them confirmed that they were robbing with their faces covered, oh, it was a fight with their faces covered, and they excitedly discussed the next action.

"The third prince's intention is to attack Dangyang and advance towards Xiangyang, destroying the Qing rule along the way and allowing the people to flee to avoid the war."

Yuan Zongdi spread out the map, pointed and said: "The Eight Banners soldiers from the capital will go south from this road and sweep them first to increase their difficulties."

The soldiers of the Eight Banners passed by, and not a blade of grass grew.

The Qing army was so cruel that even Hong Chengchou couldn't stand it. In order to attack Maolu Mountain, they forcibly requisitioned civilians, livestock, food and grass, and even died on the road.

Huang Li's idea was very simple: to disperse the people as much as possible and provide them with money and food supplies from the capture of the city and the village, so that the Qing army could not replenish it on the spot and make its march difficult.

Of course, this is just his ideal plan of action. For Yuan Zongdi and others, it is a woman's kindness.

Ta Tianbao shook his head slightly and said: "The third prince is too kind. He thinks well but is difficult to implement. Although Dangyang and other places are empty, our army will not gain much if we conquer them."

Hao Yaoqi focused his eyes on Wushan, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said in a deep voice: "I want to fight Wushan again, what do you think?"

The tragic defeat in Wushan was not only painful for Hao Yaoqi, but also for everyone. The blood of nearly ten thousand soldiers was spilled under the city, and their bones were not returned. Thinking about it is like a heartache.

Before conquering Yiling, Hao Yaoqi would not have proposed attacking Wushan again, no matter how angry he was. But now, Yuan Zongdi and Ta Tianbao looked at each other and showed no objection to his proposal.

There were many reasons for the defeat of Wushan.

First of all, the Qing army had many guns and cannons, powerful firepower, and relied on strong cities and strongholds, making it difficult for the Ming army to conquer;

Secondly, the trenches under Wushan City were wide and densely covered with plum blossom piles. The Ming army attacked with simple weapons and was hit by firepower from above and below the city;
Chapter completed!