There are corpses everywhere in Xiangyang City.

It’s not bad in the era of cold weapons. Even if someone is cut to death, he rarely loses his arms and legs. Most of them are full of corpses. However, if the Southwest Army has a thunder and is hit by a frontal blow-up, this kind of landmine may really blow people into a disabled person.

Therefore, the scene in Xiangyang City was very terrifying.

It’s okay if the corpses are all over the ground, but from time to time you can see half of the palm or an arm of unknown person on the streets and alleys.

However, the Hanzhong army was the army of the court, so naturally it would not invade the people of Xiangyang. Li Xin’s most basic requirement for his subordinates was not to disturb the people. Therefore, although this war fought in the city was to be fierce, the people in the city would generally not have anything to do if they stayed behind closed doors.

Of course, the binding force on soldiers in this era is not strong. Although it is explicitly prohibited, there will still be some people who break into the homes of ordinary people and commit evil deeds by relying on the swords and armor in their hands. Such people will be found in the Hanzhong Army or the Southwest Army.

After fighting in Xiangyang City for two days, the Ningzhou army in the southwest advanced from the west wall to the east wall. On the afternoon of the third day, the Ningzhou army launched its last wave of attacks. Under the cover of the shield hands, five hundred musket soldiers completely drove the Hanzhong army who stayed behind the palace out of Hanzhong City in one fell swoop.

At this time, the Ankang army in Xiangyang City had already evacuated, and the Hanzhong army was bitten by the Ningzhou army because it did not retreat in time. In three days, almost half of the people were killed or injured in Xiangyang City.

The killing speed in the era of cold weapons was far less than that in later generations. For example, an army confrontation of about 50,000 people on both sides may have to fight for months or even a year or two years before the outcome will be decided. During this period, thousands of people will be killed or injured every time, even if it is a large-scale collision.

The Hanzhong Army had nearly 100,000 people, and half of them were about 50,000. Even if this number was standing still and chopped to the Southwest Army, it would be difficult to cut it in two days. Even if it could be cut, the Ningzhou Army's sword would probably have many curled blades.

In the era of cold weapons, it is difficult to kill people so efficiently.

But thermal weapons can.

Although the earth bomb such as Tianlei is the most basic thermal weapon, it also has the range killing ability that all bombs have. Especially during the pursuit, this thermal weapon caused great casualties to the Hanzhong army. Often a Tianlei exploded in the crowd, which would instantly cause large-scale riots, followed by the intensive shooting of crossbows and muskets, and they would immediately fall to the ground.

Before the thermal weapons were automated, the conditions for use were quite harsh and often had to be used under specific conditions to achieve miraculous effects. Obviously, the current pursuit battle in Xiangyang City is not large enough and the enemies are very dense, so it is very suitable for the use of thunder.

Li Xin is not a weapon expert. Most of the thermal weapons in the southwest are not made by him by himself. Therefore, even if he has these thermal weapons, he doesn't know how to use them. Over the years, the Southwest Army has been slowly thinking about the use. What is now certain is that in addition to defending the city, it is also very useful for street combat.

In the evening, Li Xin stood on the east wall of Xiangyang City. He looked at the Hanzhong Army who was walking away from a distance under the city wall, turned around and glanced at his cheap brother, and asked, "How many people were killed and injured in the Hanzhong Army?"

"There are at least 20,000 or 30,000 casualties."

Li Shuo bowed respectfully and said, "According to the order of the general, our army will accept the surrendered soldiers of the Hanzhong Army. Many Hanzhong soldiers were frightened by the thunder. About 10,000 people surrendered to our army, and all of them have been handed over to General Mu for treatment."

Li Xin didn't say much and continued: "How are the casualties of Ningzhou Army?"

"Return to the general, the Ningzhou army killed more than 2,000 people, about 3,000 seriously injured and about 4,000 people. The minor injuries have not been counted."

It is normal to have casualties. Although the Southwest Army is currently ahead of the court in terms of technology, this kind of leadership cannot be considered a crushing force. Most of the Hanzhong Army, which was born in the imperial guards, are not chickens and ducks that can be slaughtered. Among them, there are many people who are good at shooting. When they counterattack with crossbows, the Ningzhou Army will naturally inevitably suffer casualties.

Hearing this, Li Xin nodded slightly and said, "This battle loss is very good. It's amazing that you can achieve this record for the first time in actual combat."

Li Shuo lowered his head and laughed at himself: "What the General is saying is wrong. This is not the first time that the General Mo will lead his troops. In his early years, the army was driven to the border between Dajin and Tubo. The General Mo will lead the army to fight with some Tubo people on the border."

Li Xin turned around and looked at Li Shuo a few times.

If you remember correctly, Li Shuo was only in his early sixteen years old when the remnants of the army fled from Jincheng.

However, Li Xin did not ask much, but said calmly: "Since you have dealt with the Tubo people, our big thing will be done in the future, so you can deal with the Tubo people well."

The Tubo people in this world are somewhat different from those in Li Xin's world. In another world, Tubo can challenge the prosperous Tang Dynasty when it was at its peak, while Tubo in this world was introduced to Buddhism early and lost most of its combat power, which posed a great threat to the Central Plains dynasty.

Li Shuo lowered his head slightly and said, "Everything is followed by the command of the general."

General Li turned around and said slowly: "Since the Ningzhou Army is damaged, you will give priority to the surrendered soldiers you have captured in the past few days. First, add up to 50,000 Ningzhou Army, and then you and Mu Ying sit down and subdividate them."

Li Shuo looked up at Li Xin with joy and said in a deep voice: "Thank you, brother."

Military power does not mean the right to speak in peacetime, but in the current southwest, military power means absolute right to speak and also represents Li Shuo's future status in the Southwest Group. This is not only the interests of Li Shuo, but also the overall interests of the Ningzhou Army and even the remnants of the army back then. Li Shuo has no reason not to be happy.

"You fought very well and beautifully in this battle. Within three days, you won the important city of Xiangyang City, and after it was passed to the capital, everyone would look up to us, and our major events were a little easier."

Li Xin patted his younger brother on the shoulder and said with a smile: "I will write down this credit for you."

If Southwest Group enters the capital, there will definitely be a process of dividing the cake. The knife for cutting the cake is in the hands of Li Xin, and he is the final divider of interests.

With Li Xin's words, Li Shuo's position in the Southwest Group will once again climb to a small step.

Li Shuo was a smart man. He immediately understood what Li Xin said. He lowered his head and said, "The Ningzhou Army is here and there and vows to serve the general to die!"

While the two brothers were talking, Mu Ying, wearing black armor, also went up to the city tower. He walked to Li Xin, lowered his head and fisted and said, "General, our old friend doesn't seem to be willing to meet us. He ran very fast after leaving the city, and he is no longer chasing him."

"He wants to leave and let him go."

Li Xin stretched and said lightly: "It is probably a good thing for us to have such a national uncle in the capital and in the center."

Mu Ying's face was a little unfavorable, and he said in a deep voice: "Before Xie Jing left, someone sent something to the general."

Li Xin said in surprise: "What?"

Mu Ying waved, and a soldier held a somewhat broken iron pipe in his hand and handed it to Li Xin.

The iron pipe has been deformed as a whole, but you can still tell at a glance what it is.

It's... a musket.
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