Although Guo Luo was heartbroken by the losses suffered by the heavy cavalry battalion, he was even more overjoyed by the victory: "The heavy cavalry battalion has lived up to the Grand Commander's high expectations!"
Zhao Muyun nodded and said in a deep voice, "Give the fallen soldiers a proper burial and double their compensation. Treat the wounded with all our might. Of the spoils of war, after deducting the portion to be handed over, the remainder will be distributed among the entire army according to their merits!"
"The Grand Commander is wise!" the generals exclaimed in unison.
Just then, a fast horse galloped in; it was a scout who hadn't been caught in the night.
"Report! Grand Commander! Military report from Xiangzhou!"
"Yesterday, while our army was engaged in a major battle with Wuzhu, Yang Yan's troops launched a surprise attack on the Northern Di army besieging Xiangzhou. They have now recovered the entire territory of Xiangzhou, and their vanguard has already marched north, their advance aimed directly at Hejian Prefecture!"
The tent fell silent instantly. All eyes turned to Zhao Muyun.
Zhao Muyun showed no surprise, but his eyes became even more profound and cold. He said calmly, "Yang Yan's information network is truly impressive. While we are fighting a bloody battle with Wuzhu's main force here, he has lifted the siege of Xiangzhou without breaking a sweat and even wants to take the opportunity to seize Hejian Prefecture."
Wu Shangzhi said in a low voice, "Grand Commander, Hejian Prefecture is a vital passage to Youzhou. If it is occupied by Yang Yan, our army's eastward advance will be blocked. The greatest victory in this battle of Hebei will probably fall into the hands of the Fengtian Army!"
"He's dreaming!" Xi Sheng roared. "We fought tooth and nail to defeat Wuzhu, and now Yang Yan wants to steal the credit? Did he even ask us if we had the swords in our hands?"
"That's right! We absolutely cannot let him succeed!"
"Grand Commander, let's send troops immediately and seize Youzhou before Yang Yan does!"
The generals were outraged.
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