Chapter 408: Peasant Army's Great Victory
The imperial court sent 150,000 troops to the expedition.
More than 20,000 people died when they broke through Nanyong Pass, more than 20,000 people died when they were ambushed, and nearly 10,000 people died in a stampede during the escape.
Sixty thousand people surrendered voluntarily.
The remaining 30,000-odd people were beaten by the 60,000 people who surrendered voluntarily while fleeing.
More than 20,000 people died, and the remaining 10,000 chose to surrender.
In this battle, the 150,000 imperial troops were almost completely wiped out.
It is said that 6,000 peasant soldiers were on their way back to the camp with 70,000 prisoners.
If the prisoners were not tied up with ropes, it would be difficult to tell who the prisoners were.
The peasant army remained silent.
They feel like they are herding ducks.
The prisoners were in high spirits.
They feel they are heading towards a new life.
"By the way, didn't we just hear the main force coming?"
"How come it's been so long and we haven't seen any of them yet?"
The peasant army also remembered it.
"Yeah! Why don't we see the main force? Where are they?"
"Yan Ping, what's going on?"
Ye Yanping smiled and said, "Don't ask about this matter."
If I tell you, I'm afraid you'll be mad to death.
Ye Yanping turned around and looked at his father who was hiding in the dark.
Dad, you are so awesome!
With decisions and strategies like yours, how could the Regent be killed?
On a big tree not far away, Ye Buwei and Daqiang's father stood quietly on the branches.
Daqiang's father put away the electric loudspeaker in his hand.
"Dad Yanping, the trumpet that Master Xiaojiu gave me is really useful! Even on such a windy and snowy day, it didn't affect the effectiveness of my ventriloquism at all!"
Daqiang's father sent weapons over a few days ago, and Ye Buwei kept him. They came in handy tonight.
The imperial army could never have imagined it.
The resounding clatter of horses' hooves and the fierce cries of killing that had caused their morale to unravel were nothing more than a ventriloquist's performance by a master ventriloquist from Black River City...
At noon the next day, Heihe City received the good news of victory in the war.
The whole city cheered like thunder!
The villagers' eyes were filled with tears. Although they didn't say it, they were still afraid in their hearts!
I was afraid that the imperial army would outnumber the peasant army, that they would be no match for me, that all my previous efforts would be wasted, and that my happy life would become a bubble...
But what surprised them was that the peasant army not only won, but also won beautifully!
The peasant army suffered very few casualties and brought back 70,000 prisoners! This army is getting bigger and bigger!
The village head was old and had been ill in bed recently, but after hearing the news, he got out of bed.
"After so many days, the heavy stone in my heart has finally fallen to the ground!"
"Fellow villagers, gather the entire city's strength and build a military camp within two days! Let our peasant army brothers have a place to stay when they return!"
"good!"
Everyone took action immediately, and men, women, young and old from all over the city joined in, and the speed was astonishingly fast.
By nightfall the next day, the barracks were completed.
In order to welcome the return of the peasant army, Heihe City was decorated with lights and red lanterns hung everywhere.
Fan Changfu told everyone the news brought by the carrier pigeon:
"Originally, Father Yan Ping planned to distribute these 70,000 surrendered imperial troops to various counties in the south as long-term garrisons! But these people insisted on coming to Heihe City to see Master Xiaojiu and Wang Daru before leaving!"
The villagers immediately became alert, "Are they planning to do something weird again?"
"Don't worry, everyone." Wang Changyang said with a smile, "Just don't let them enter the city."
The headman's voice was hoarse and he said with some effort, "Since they surrendered voluntarily, we can't let them down. Everyone, please be careful with your words and don't say anything unpleasant!"
"Got it!" the villagers agreed.
"How about we prepare some for the peasant army brothers as they return for their first meal?" Someone asked.
"That's a good idea!" everyone agreed.
"The military camp has just been built, so let's treat it as their housewarming party!"
"They are fighting on the front lines, so it's only right that we cook a meal to express our gratitude!"
Everyone laughed, and several village heads gathered together to discuss something before leaving.
The next day, before dawn, the sounds of pigs being slaughtered could be heard one after another.
Last night, all the villages agreed that each of the ten villages would kill a pig and make pig-killing dishes.
When the peasant army went out to fight, there were still a lot of food left in the kitchen. The rice and flour were still there, and the meat and vegetables had been dried and preserved by the villagers, and now they came in handy.
Add a variety of fresh vegetables and it’s enough to eat.
Of course, the vegetables mainly come from Heihe Village, because the other villages have only recently received the seeds and most of the vegetables have not yet grown.
At daybreak, men from each village came carrying slaughtered pigs.
The military camp was built between Heihe Village and Jingwan Village, with its back against the mountains and a large open space in front. It was usually used as a training ground, but today it was used to prepare a delicious meal.
Each village was already familiar with building stoves, and they were set up in a short time.
The men swung their swords and chopped the pork.
The women began to process the ingredients.
We had divided the work and cooperated with each other before, and had already formed a tacit understanding, so things went very smoothly.
Of course, this success didn't include Yifu Village. They hadn't previously farmed, so they couldn't produce much food. They decided to have the whole village contribute.
But they soon discovered that in terms of effort, they were no match for the other ten villages.
"Be quick!"
"Let's all run!"
The people in Yi Fu Village were just about to start cheering.
The villagers of Yi Fu Village didn't want to be outdone, so they ran until sparks came out of their feet.
"Let's help!" Xiao Jiuer's happy little voice came.
The crackling sound is the children's brisk footsteps.
Little Dumpling came with the doll army.
These children are of different ages, but they are all young children from the eleven villages who have not yet gone to school. They are at the age where they have nothing to do every day and just hang around.
They usually don't get up so early, but the sound of slaughtering pigs today was so scary that it woke them all up.
This cannot be blamed on them. Since they were born, they have hardly ever heard the sound of pigs being slaughtered.
Especially Xiao Jiuer, because he went to bed early last night, he had no idea that something big was happening in the village today.
When the sound of slaughtering pigs rang out, she jumped out of the bed, shouting:
"What sound is that?"
"What's going on?"
"Don't be afraid, Liangqin, I will protect you!"
This made Yunniang laugh out loud.
The villagers looked at the children running around recklessly and said, "Hey little ancestors! Don't come over here! It's a mess here!"
"We can help!" Little Dumpling puffed out his cheeks in dissatisfaction, "We've grown up!"
The other dolls obviously followed the lead of the little dumpling, and all puffed up their cheeks like little goldfish, "Yes! I grew up cute!"
The villagers were happy.
"These little kids are so adorable!"
"Master Xiaojiu, you can't help me with this! Chopping pork is a strenuous job!"
"These big pig heads are hard for us adults to chop off!"
"My dear?" Little Jiuer rolled up her sleeves, revealing her white, tender, round arms. "Look at me, four, one, four!"
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