Hou Junji's troops were the first to rush into the Niuxindui.

Except for more than a hundred wounded soldiers and dozens of soldiers who stayed to guard the prisoners, there were only a bunch of cattle and sheep running around in Niuxindui and prisoners tied up with various things everywhere.

If Hou Junji had arrived a little later, these prisoners might have starved to death.

There are only a few people to guard seven or eight thousand prisoners. Although most of them are old, weak, sick and disabled, it is definitely a stressful task.

Therefore, these prisoners basically only have one chance to drink water and eat something every day. The rest of the time they are tied up and divided into groups. Anyone who dares to resist within a group will be killed by the whole group.

When Li Kuan left Niuxindui, he really missed Dafei's slave-catching team.

"General manager, the situation has been clarified. It has been three days since the forward battalion captured Niuxindui. They left around noon yesterday, saying they were chasing Fu Yun's men."

The largest house in Niuxindui City was filled with people.

To be honest, at this moment, Li Jing was still a little confused and felt as if he was dreaming.

The small number of troops in the forward battalion actually captured Niuxindui easily. It is said that the battle damage was less than 200.

If he hadn't seen thousands of heads piled at the city gate with his own eyes, and Murong Xiaojun's head right in front of everyone, Li Jing would have thought that the vanguard battalion had just gotten lucky and gotten a good deal, and piled up the army with cattle hearts.

None of them are here.

"Have you understood the entire battle? Why was the vanguard battalion able to easily capture such a large tribe in Tuyuhun?"

Although Li Jing received the battle report left by Li Kuan, it contained only a few hundred words and did not describe the details of the battle at all, which made him itchy.

"The general manager, the general believes that the current plan is to pursue Tuyuhun's troops as soon as possible. As for how His Royal Highness the King of Chu captured Niuxindui, we can learn more about it in detail when we meet later."

Hou Junji felt that he had traveled for more than half a month, but in the end he didn't win a single battle, and he couldn't even find a chance to make meritorious deeds. He was very depressed.

Why was Duan Zhixuan dismissed by Li Shimin? Can Hou Junji, the Minister of War, not be clear about it?

If the army goes out this time and repeats the same old path as last year, I probably won't fare well either.

"The entire army recuperated for a day and replenished dry food. Then the troops were divided into two groups, the north and the south, and met at Weiding County in the former Sui Dynasty."

Li Jing quickly made a decision.

The north and south of the West Sea are fertile areas for Tuyuhun, and there are many tribes scattered among them. It is possible for Fu Yun to escape in any direction; but no matter where he is fleeing now, he will definitely end up in the direction of Qiemo County.

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After Li Kuan left several thousand prisoners and tens of thousands of cattle, sheep and horses for Li Jing, he headed straight towards Fuqi City, one man and two horses.

Although Fu Yun would definitely not stay in Fuqi City after receiving the news of the incoming army, but Li Kuan had no better choice for the time being. He would first raid all the way to weaken Tuyuhun's effective strength.

Even if Fu Yun retreats with his troops, he will always leave traces. Li Kuan can just keep chasing him. When Fu Yun can't stand it anymore, he will naturally come out for a decisive battle.

Wang Xuance: "My lord, why do you ask everyone to bring as many mares as possible?"

After the vanguard battalion left Niuxindui, they marched westward for two days before arriving at the edge of the West Sea and heading toward Fuqi City along the West Sea.

Tonight, the vanguard camp will camp on the edge of the West Sea.

"The place we are now in Tuyuhun is a fertile place with relatively low terrain and sufficient water flow. Naturally, we don't have to worry about drinking water. However, if we continue to go west, it will become difficult to supply materials and drink water.

With a mare, mare's milk will be a good supplement."

Li Kuan also learned from the Mongol armies of later generations. When he went on an expedition, he tried to bring some mares with him, which could not only be used in combat, but also reduce the need for logistical supplies.

Especially for forward troops like Li Kuan, who focus on a fast attack, it is difficult for the logistics troops to follow them. They can only bring their own and maintain a very small number of logistics personnel.

"Ah? So that's it."

Li Kuan's answer obviously exceeded Wang Xuance's expectations. As people from the Tang Dynasty, most people were not used to drinking mare's milk. Wang Xuance had never even drank mare's milk.

"What do you think?"

Li Kuan smiled, walked out of the military tent, and came to the edge of the West Sea.

This West Sea is later known as Qinghai Lake, which is the largest inland lake on this continent.

"Xue Li, bring some spears over here. I will improve the food for everyone tonight!"

Seeing the West Sea covered with a thick layer of ice, Li Kuan suddenly remembered the picture of winter fishing in Chalgan Lake that later generations had seen on the tip of his tongue. At this moment, isn't winter fishing in the West Sea the most suitable?

Although there is no fishing net, just dig a few holes and some fish will jump out of the water on their own.

In this winter, any fish that jumps out will stick to the ice within a few seconds, and then quickly become a chilled fish.

To maintain strong morale in the forward battalion, continuous victory is the most important, but food improvements from time to time are also indispensable.

In the past ten days, I have basically eaten beef, mutton or dried whale meat. Fresh fish is unthinkable.

Xue Li moved very quickly and quickly took several spears.

Under Li Kuan's instructions, Xue Li, Xi Junmai, and Wang Xuanwu found a place one after another and dug up the ice with "Bang! Bang! Bang!"

This movement naturally attracted the attention of Su Lie and others, and many soldiers gathered around.

"My lord, is it really possible to fish like this? There is no fishing net. If you just use the spear as a harpoon, it will be difficult to catch fish, right?"

Wang Xuance expressed his feelings for everyone.

Although after arriving at the West Sea, everyone wanted to catch a few fish to improve their food, but looking at the hard ice surface, everyone gave up.

"Haha! In a moment, I will let you see what it means to throw yourself into a trap. Just wait and eat the fish."

Li Kuan didn't bother to explain to them the principle of catching fish in this way. It didn't make any sense to them anyway, as long as they knew they could catch fish this way.

"puff!"

"puff!"

Under the hands of several fierce generals, a hole was quickly opened in the ice, no matter how hard it was.

"Everyone, be careful, don't fall in."

Li Kuan took a few steps back. If he fell into the water at this time of year, he would lose most of his life.

"Make this hole a little bigger."

Once you pierce a point, it will expand very quickly.

With just a cup of tea, several large holes appeared in front of everyone.

"Your Majesty, there seems to be no movement?"

Wang Xuance hunched over and looked into the hole.

"ah!"

Just as Wang Xuance finished speaking, a shadow flew from the water in front of him and directly hit his key part. Immediately afterwards, the cave became lively.
Chapter completed!