However, the results of this battle were also very fruitful. After this battle, the most elite Jizhou garrison of the imperial court was gone.
Of the 70,000 troops, only about 10,000 fled into the mountains and forests.
Of the remaining 60,000 men, 20,000 were killed in action and 40,000 were captured.
Fortunately, the enemy's morale had completely collapsed.
With the help of the cavalry, they were able to capture so many people at once.
Otherwise, if they only rely on infantry, they would lose.
Tens of thousands of people running together, even if the infantrymen ran as fast as they could, they wouldn't be able to catch them all in three days.
However, Li Qin looked at the rough statistics of the battle results in his hand.
In addition to capturing 40,000 prisoners of war, they also seized thousands of warhorses and 20,000 suits of armor, many of which were damaged but could still be repaired and worn.
Of the 70,000 troops, more than 20,000 were wearing armor, which is quite high.
Although the Wu army was nominally fully armored, in reality, much of the armor was in very poor condition, causing many soldiers to refuse to wear it.
Because it provides very little protection, is very physically demanding, and makes movement extremely inconvenient.
Truly excellent armor with good protective capabilities is very rare. As the elite force of the Great Wu, the Jizhou Garrison had more than 20,000 of its 70,000 men in armor.
You should know that even after many years of hard work, your father only had a little over 30,000 pieces of armor.
Many soldiers wore leather armor, and some even had wooden or stone pieces stuffed inside.
There's no way to craft a suit of armor; it's too expensive, not only expensive but also time-consuming.
Productivity is so low these days. You know, in many parts of Da Wu, many people don't even have a full set of clothes.
Now that they've captured so much armor, it's the perfect time to give his soldiers a major makeover.
This can definitely greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of one's own army.
Finally, Li Qin looked at the 40,000 prisoners of war. What should be done with them?
Incorporate them into the surrendered troops' camp?
No, absolutely not.
Those guys are the most elite troops of the imperial court in Jizhou. Once they go to the battlefield, who knows who they will fight if we give them weapons?
They were not the ordinary Wu soldiers who had been captured and surrendered before.
Moreover, these 40,000 men were extremely powerful fighters; they were not peasants, and almost every one of them had blood on their hands.
As for the so-called scattering, that's even more impossible. No matter how many 40,000 men are scattered, they are still the Jizhou Garrison Army.
We can't let them mix with our own army, can we?
With 40,000 troops from the Jizhou garrison entering, would that army still be under his absolute control?
Moreover, he was about to engage in a decisive battle with the imperial army of 200,000. At this moment, would he dare to involve them?
What if they rebel when someone raises their arms and calls for help on the battlefield?
That would truly be a case of trouble brewing in one's own backyard.
If we can't use them, where should we put the 40,000 people?
They were dispersed to Liaodong, and the key point is that Liaodong is now vulnerable, as Zhang Hengshuo has already brought 30,000 Liaodong troops to provide support.
They deployed their 40,000 elite, well-trained troops to the undefended Liaodong region.
They can quickly form a fighting force with just a sharpened wooden stick.
Since it can't be used or dealt with, leaving it for later is a risk.
And right now, I absolutely cannot afford any risk.
Moreover, sending people to guard them would consume a lot of our own manpower.
All my strength must now be put into the final battle against the imperial court's elite forces.
Then the fate of these 40,000 prisoners of war is sealed.
Li Qin looked at the number 40,000 on the statistical list.
A cold glint appeared in his eyes.
The last stroke is a hook on top.
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