at the same time.
Youzhou City is the seat of the Privy Council of Beidi Yanyun Road.
"puff--!"
Han Yanshou listened to the messenger's trembling report of the tragic defeat at Langyu, the killing of Han Chang, the capture of Tuoba Xiong, and the annihilation of the entire army. He suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, staining the map in front of him red.
His face turned pale in an instant and his body began to stagger.
"Zhao Muyun! Little Yinji!"
He growled like a wounded beast, his eyes filled with shock and anger, as well as a hint of fear that he himself was unwilling to admit.
The 80,000-strong army, including the Cao-Liu coalition forces, Tuoba Xiong's main force, and Han Chang's reinforcements were wiped out. This was not only a heavy military loss, but also a huge blow to Han Yanshou's authority and status.
He was recommended by King Loufan. Because he was originally a prominent family in Yanyun, he was approved by Wutugu Chanyu and became the Privy Councilor of this important territory ceded from Dayin.
This also includes Wutugu's imperial strategy of balancing the wise kings on both sides.
Zuo Xian Wang Wuzhu achieved great success in destroying the country, became the successor of Chanyu, and his power expanded.
The famous general Wuliangha from the side of the Right Wise King Wuhan not only stopped at Shuozhou, but also returned without success.
Therefore, Wutugu promoted Han Yanshou, the prime minister of Loufan King who was close to the Right Wise King, to be the Privy Councilor.
However, Han Yanshou not only failed to capture Jinyang and defeat Zhao Muyun in this battle, but also suffered heavy casualties, leaving Hebei and Yanyun areas with many hidden dangers.
If this continues, Han Yanshou will cause trouble for King Loufan and King Youxian, and it is unknown how long he can stay in this position.
What frightened him even more was that after this battle, Zhao Muyun and the young King of Jin gained great prestige, and the land of Hedong had become impregnable.
Where would their troops head next? Hebei? Or Han Yanshou's homeland—Yanyun?
"Quick! Pass the order!" Han Yanshou, despite his sick body, shouted, "Withdraw troops from all over Hebei, and focus on strengthening the defenses of Youzhou, Jizhou, and Zhuozhou!"
"I will personally go to King Loufan and Chanyu Wutugu to apologize and ask them to send reinforcements and station troops on the border to contain Zhao Muyun. Tell them that Zhao Muyun must not be allowed to become stronger!"
He must hold his ground and prevent Zhao Muyun from taking advantage of the victory to launch a northern expedition.
For a moment, there was panic in Yanyundao, and the originally aggressive offensive instantly turned into a full defensive posture.
Almost at the same time when the news of the Langyu victory spread, the Yelirong tribe that was besieging Yunzhou and the Ashinadu tribe that was harassing Xinzhou also received urgent reports of their disastrous defeat in Jinyang.
"What? Tuoba Xiong's entire army was wiped out? Han Chang is also dead?"
Ye Lirong was stunned at the foot of Yunzhou City. Looking at the still steadfast Yunzhou city wall in front of him, and thinking about the possibility of facing Zhao Muyun's main force heading north with the momentum of a great victory, his back was instantly soaked with cold sweat.
"Retreat! Retreat immediately! Return to the grasslands south of the desert!"
He gave the order to retreat without hesitation, fearing that if he was a step slower, Lin Feng from Yunzhou would come out and kill him.
Ashinadu in Xinzhou reacted faster and almost fled as soon as he heard the news, leading his cavalry all the way north, fearing that the victorious army from Jinyang would come to Xinzhou to "visit" him.
Wu Shangzhi and the commander of Xinzhou did not pursue either.
Immediately, Wu Shangzhi and Guo Luo, who had returned from Yunzhou, joined forces and returned to Jinyang with the cavalry battalion.
The crisis in Yunzhou and Xinzhou was resolved without a fight.
In the desert grasslands, in Longcheng northeast of the Daqing Mountains, Fan Wenjing, who had been closely following the war situation, remained silent for a long time after receiving battle reports from all sides.
He walked to the top of the city wall, looked towards the east of the river, and finally let out a long, powerless sigh:
"Heaven is not on my side... Xiao Lie is incompetent, Han Yanshou has suffered setbacks, and Zhao Muyun and that young Prince Jin have become powerful figures! The landscape of Hedong, and indeed the entire world, has changed from now on!"
He knew that with the military strength and political skills demonstrated by Zhao Muyun this time, no one else would have the right to interfere in the Hedong area.
Zuo Xian Wang Wuzhu's plan to weaken or even eliminate Zhao Muyun also completely failed.
Jinyang City, Marshal's Mansion.
The crisis has been resolved, and there is still much to be done. What is more important is the vision for the future.
All the former members of the Shuozhou Zhenbei General's Mansion have moved to Jinyang under the leadership of Han Zhong.
At the same time, there were Bai Ruolan, Yin Yao, Huan Naxue and other family members, as well as Zhao's mother and brother Zhao Pu and his family in Zhaojiazhuang outside Wu Zhou City.
Zhao Muyun settled his family in Jinyang, and they were not treated specially because they were his family members. They were treated the same as the families of Han Zhong and other generals.
After Huan Naxue arrived in Jinyang, she was about to give birth to a daughter, and Zhao Muyun named her Zhao Xue!
Bai Ruolan is also pregnant, but Yin Yao is missing.
After reuniting with his family for a day, Zhao Muyun discussed with Yin Ji and prepared to reward the meritorious soldiers and promote them.
Now that I have Yin Zhao, the emperor's mascot, in my hand, I can appoint people however I want.
......
One day.
The Jinyang headquarters was packed with civil and military officials, and was full of talented people.
Yinji sat high on the main seat. Although he was young, after the baptism of this war, his expression had become more calm and majestic.
Zhao Muyun, Fan Nan, Han Zhong, Zhao Wen and other former members of Shuozhou sat on the left.
Except for Lin Feng, Tian Qing, Tong Gu, Du Wei and others who needed to be stationed there, and Pei Lun and Tang Yanhai who were far away in Longyou, all the important civil and military officials of Shuozhou were present.
Mr. Zhou Hong, Xiao Cheyun, Li Mao and other former subordinates of the King of Jin, as well as a group of surrendered generals including Liu Pan and Cao Jun sat on the right.
Wang Ben and Zhang Huan guarded the important places of Luzhou and Puzhou respectively to guard against Li Jingang on the south bank of the river.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Zhao Muyun.
They all knew that the young Prince of Jin was the master of Hedong, and the person behind him was Zhao Muyun.
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