Ningzhou Army suffered heavy losses.

After fighting in the capital for a whole night, at least more than 30,000 Ningzhou troops died in the capital. Most of the bodies were taken out when they retreated, and a small part of them remained in the capital without any care.

However, the losses in the capital were also heavy. I am afraid that one or two of the imperial guards on both sides of the left and right were destroyed and lost their combat effectiveness.

The Ningzhou army lost more than 30,000 people, most of which were elite. The imperial guards in the capital also suffered casualties, about 60,000 to 70,000. This war loss ratio was already proud enough, but it was still far from enough.

There are more than 200,000 imperial guards in the capital. In addition, the Hanzhong Army, Ankang Army and the three imperial guards directly under the emperor, the capital city may still be able to produce 100,000 or 200,000 combat power when it loses 70,000 people. However, the Ningzhou Army is unable to achieve today's combat power in a short period of time when it loses its main force, especially the firearm battalion.

But this is enough, and Li Xin never thought of conquering the capital in front.

When it was dawn, all the soldiers of Ningzhou Army returned to the Ningzhou Army camp, and the imperial guards in the capital did not chase them out. Instead, under the command of the veteran general Zong Xuantong, they began to repair the Xicheng Gate.

In order to prevent the Xicheng Gate from being blown up again, Zhong Xuantong even considered completely blocking the Xicheng Gate, but there were more than a dozen city gates in the capital. After blocking the Xicheng Gate, the Ningzhou army could enter the capital through other gates, and could not block all the city gates in the capital. Therefore, after the generals of the imperial guards gathered together to discuss, they gave up this idea.

They asked the carpenter to repair the West City Gate urgently, and then found another solid mahogany to serve as a new latch.

Just when Hou Jingde and others were busy, Li Xin, who was in the Ningzhou Military Camp, had already ordered that, except for the wounded and the military doctor, the others immediately returned to their tent to rest.

After all, after a day and a night of fighting, everyone was exhausted. After returning to the tent, they all fell asleep.

Li Xin helped Li Shuo into the military tent, watched the military doctor help him pull out the arrows on his back, then cleaned the wound with strong liquor and bandaged the medicine. After everything was done, Li Xin helped him onto the bed and spoke slowly: "If you are injured, you will rest. Don't ask about the subsequent war."

Li Shuo's face was a little pale because he lost a lot of blood. Because he was injured on the back, he could not lie down. At this moment, he lay on the bed, looked up at Li Xin, and smiled bitterly: "Brother, Ningzhou Army can fight again..."

Li Xin had no expression on his face.

"You are a little more restrained today and don't be so impatient. The Ningzhou Army can naturally fight again. But today, you defeated the 2,000 Ningzhou Army's firearm battalion to only 500 people. More than half of the people you brought out from the southwest died. How can the Ningzhou Army fight again?"

"Does the new recruits fight with the imperial guards?"

Li Shuo's face was pale. He was silent for a while and said, "Brother meant to let the Hanzhou army take over the battle below?"

General Li had a blank expression on his face: "Next, I will lead the troops myself."

"Whether it is the Ningzhou Army or the Hanzhou Army, they are all the Southwest Army, and I personally command it."

As he said that, Li Xin glanced at Li Shuo and his expression calmed down a little: "There will be nothing for you next. I will take you to the Qinhuai River for a long time. When you have your body well, I will take you to the Qinhuai River for a drink."

After saying this, Li Xin opened the tent, turned around and walked out.

Li Shuo, who was lying on the bed, was stunned for a long time after hearing Li Xin's words before he realized.

Over the years, he has always called Li Xin the elder brother, but because Li Xin hates Li Shen, he has never positively acknowledged the brotherhood between the two, and has never called himself a brother. It has been more than ten years since then, and this is the first time that Li Xin calls himself "brother" in front of him.

Li Shuo glanced at the direction where Li Xin left, then lowered his head and lay honestly on the bed.

No matter what, Li Xin finally recognized his brother, and at this moment.

If the Southwest Army can successfully enter Beijing, the Li family may become a royal family. At that time, this brotherly relationship will become Li Shuo's most important wealth in his life!

The Ningzhou general lay on the bed, enduring the severe pain on his back, and muttering to himself.

"It's worth it."

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After Li Xin left Li Shuo's camp, he returned to his commander's tent. Mu Ying had been waiting in the commander's tent for a long time. Seeing Li Xin coming over, Mu Ying hurriedly came over and bowed to Li Xin and saluted: "General."

Li Xin nodded and looked at Mu Ying: "Brother Mu's Hanzhou Army, can we fight?"

"sure."

Mu Ying patted her chest and said with a smile: "The Ningzhou army is beautiful today, but if it is left to my Hanzhou army to fight, it will not be inferior to them!"

"That's OK."

Li Xin narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "You transfer all the Hanzhou Army, especially the Hanzhou Army's firearms battalion, all of them. Tonight, I will attack the capital again."

"Today...night?"

Mu Ying was stunned for a moment, then lowered her head and said, "General, are you sure it's tonight?"

The Hanzhou army was not on the front line, and most of them were stationed near Luzhou at this time. There was naturally no big problem when transferring it in one day, but it was a bit too hasty.

Li Xin glanced at him and said calmly: "What's the problem?"

“No problem.”

Mu Ying quickly patted his chest and said, "Tonight, all Hanzhou troops will arrive in the capital!"

Li Xin looked at Mu Ying, then smiled on his face: "Dingzhou Army made great efforts during the day. It was supposed to be the Ningzhou Army to fight tonight, but Li Shuo was greedy for merit and made a rash move, so that the main force of the Ningzhou Army suffered too much loss."

"Brother Mu, you have good luck."

Li Xin reached out and patted his shoulder, and said with a smile: "You will pick such a big peach."

Mu Ying heard what Li Xin said and became excited. He looked at Li Xin and swallowed: "The general means that we are... tonight."

Li Xin smiled mysteriously: "I can only say there is a chance."

Speaking of this, Li Xin paused and continued, "But one thing we have to make in advance. Ningzhou Army has made efforts and people have died. It is impossible to kick Ningzhou Army out of the bureau. Brother Mu, you take the Hanzhou Army, and I personally take the Ningzhou Army."

"If things are done, half of each will be rewarded."

"Of course."

Mu Ying's face was full of seriousness.

"The Ningzhou Army is so brave today. The last general admires it. Tonight, it is the Ningzhou Army's main attack. Our Hanzhou Army will do our best to cooperate with the Ningzhou Army."

"Everything is followed by the command of the General."

"Forget it, you and my brother, there is no need to say these scenes."

Li Xin didn't sleep all night and was a little sleepy at this moment. He yawned and said, "Brother Mu, go and dispatch troops. I'm a little sleepy and want to sleep for a while."

"When I wake up, let's talk about the specific tactics in detail."

Mu Ying immediately lowered her head and said respectfully: "I will obey the order."

"Don't disturb the general's rest, I'll go and dispatch troops now."

After saying that, Mu Ying turned around and left the commander's tent and began to give orders to the Hanzhou army.

Li Xin, who was in the handsome tent, was sleepy. After yawning a few times, he turned around to his bed, slowly closed his eyes, and soon fell asleep.

By the time he woke up, the sun had set westward.
Chapter completed!