In this ambush, Zhao Muyun inflicted heavy losses on Arahan's 5,000 pursuers at minimal cost, annihilating over 3,000 enemy soldiers, capturing thousands of intact warhorses, and a large quantity of weapons and armor. It was a resounding victory.
The unrest in Youzhou City achieved its intended effect, severely damaging the morale and material reserves of the Northern Di garrison.
"The Grand Commander is a brilliant strategist! Arahan has lost both his wife and his army this time!"
Wu Shangzhi, holding the blood-dripping lance, said excitedly.
In this battle, he led his heavy cavalry to fight on foot, and was still incredibly brave, personally killing several Northern Di armored Tartars.
Guo Luo, Xi Sheng, and others also reported their victories, their faces beaming with joy.
The frustration of being chased by the Northern Di cavalry for days was swept away at this moment.
Zhao Muyun looked at the burning embers on the battlefield and the soldiers cleaning up the battlefield, but there was not much joy on his face.
He knew that this was only a tactical victory; the real strategic goal was to return safely to Hedong and use the spoils and prestige gained to further strengthen his power.
"Pass down the order to quickly clean up the battlefield, treat the wounded, and tally the results of the battle."
"The entire army will rest for one night. Tomorrow at dawn, we will break camp and set off. Our objective is to traverse the ancient Daxing Mountain road and return to Daizhou in Hedong!"
Zhao Muyun gave the order in a deep voice.
With the spoils of victory from the ambush, as well as some civilians and supplies brought from Youzhou, Zhao Muyun's army was no longer in any "rush" or "disarray".
Instead, they advanced westward towards the majestic Dahang Mountains with a disciplined formation and high morale.
Tang Yanhai's scout battalion and Shen Qian's night watchmen quietly returned to their posts after completing their "gift delivery" mission in Youzhou.
They brought news of the chaos within the Northern Di army in the city and that Arahan had vomited blood and fallen from his horse, which greatly boosted the morale of the entire army.
Although the journey across the mountains was arduous, the soldiers were in high spirits thanks to their clear goal and the encouragement of victory.
Led by guides familiar with the terrain, the army trekked for several days and finally successfully crossed the ancient Daxing Mountain Road, entering the territory of Hedong.
Daizhou!
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