After this battle, Li Jingang's name will forever be associated with the "dike-digging butcher", and the scholars and people all over the world will surely criticize him.
But now that things have come to this, there is no turning back.
The only way is to take over the capital as soon as possible and use absolute power to suppress all opposition voices.
At the same time, Prince Jin Yinxi, who had escaped by chance, fled in panic towards Hebei Road like a stray dog, protected by a few remaining soldiers and defeated generals.
His face was pale and his eyes were empty, and his former elegance and grace were gone.
The horrific sight of the river bursting its banks and the instant annihilation of an army of 100,000 nearly destroyed his spirit.
He just wanted to escape to a safe place and lick his wounds. As for fighting for world domination...
He didn't even dare to think about it for the time being.
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The news that Li Jingang had dug up the river embankment to flood the Jin Wang coalition forces spread quickly to Shuozhou in the northern border like wings.
When Zhao Muyun received the detailed battle report, he was discussing with Fan Nan, Han Zhong and others about consolidating the defense line and developing production after the spring.
When Zhao Muyun heard that Li Jingang had brazenly dug up the Yellow River and flooded the 100,000-strong army of King Jin, he couldn't help but gasp and his face became extremely ugly.
He also used the strategy of flooding at Feihu Ridge.
But those who were drowned were the Tartars, not the Dayin people, so they cannot be compared.
"Madman! Li Jingang is really a madman!"
Fan Nan's hair and beard stood on end, he slammed the table and stood up, furious. "Digging a river! This is a move that will wipe out our entire family line! Heaven will not tolerate this beast if it is not eliminated!"
Han Zhong also shook his head and sighed, "One hundred thousand Dayin soldiers... just like that... Alas! When will the Central Plains ever find peace?"
He was not only sad for the victims, but also felt despair for this chaotic world with no bottom line.
Zhao Muyun was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke in a low and cold voice:
"Although Li Jingang's move has won the immediate battle, he has already lost the support of the people. His defeat is only a matter of time."
He walked to the huge map and scanned the situation in the Central Plains with sharp eyes:
"Now that the Jin King's power has collapsed, the balance of power in the Central Plains has been completely unbalanced."
"Although Li Jingang is injured, with the momentum of a great victory, he has a great chance of annexing the capital and integrating the Central Plains. We must speed up our pace."
He turned to Fan Nan and Han Zhong: "Master, Old Han, the original plan needs to be adjusted."
"First, Yebushou will closely monitor Li Jingang's every move after he arrives in Beijing."
"Secondly, we must expedite our contact with Longyou. We must urge Pei Lun and Tang Yanhai to open up the situation as quickly as possible. The trade routes and potential allies in the Western Regions are extremely important to us."
"Third, reinforce the Yinshan defense line. Although the Tartar army on the right was defeated, the army on the left returned with a great victory. The even more belligerent Zuo Xian Wang holds the power of the people, and he will undoubtedly march south again next year."
"We must be prepared to deal with pressure from both the west and the north."
clear!
Fan Nan and Han Zhong bowed and accepted the order.
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