Gradually, the gray and white teams were dying, but the black dragon turned into several small dragons, rushing back and forth among the gray and white teams. Soon, the gray and white teams retreated like the tide. These are just
Mu Lin had the feeling of watching from a distance on a high slope. When he saw that Liu Ziqiu's army had won and was rushing into the camp of the tribe led by the association, he quickly led his 5,000 men and horses to rush down the mountain. Passing by the battlefield outside the tribe's camp led by the association
, the tragic scene was shocking, making the hearts of these tough prairie men beat non-stop.
At this moment, Liu Ziqiu was leading his men to drive out the men, women, and children in the association's camp. Groups of men were escorted from the side of the cart. The black-armored warriors on horseback raised their curved sabers and saw them higher than the wheels.
The man was chopped off with one knife, his head fell to the ground, and blood spurted out.
Mu Lin's heart trembled when he saw it, and he was secretly glad that he didn't fall out with Liu Ziqiu. He couldn't help turning his head and glanced at his daughter beside him, and saw Mu Duoli looking at him with a smile and saying nothing. At this time, Liu Ziqiu Ce
The horse came out. Mullin gritted his teeth, made up his mind, and asked, "Master Liu, what are the casualties?"
Liu Ziqiu waved his hands with a sad face and said: "Liu still underestimated the strength of the tribes led by the association, and the casualties were quite high. This battle lasted for too long, and more than 500 soldiers were killed, and more than 300 others were killed.
Seriously injured. After returning home, Liu must make a thorough conclusion, and the battle cannot be fought like this!"
After listening to Liu Ziqiu's words, Mullin almost fell off his horse. With 10,000 to 30,000, he almost wiped out the opponent. In addition, he had only slightly injured more than a thousand people. Liu Ziqiu was not satisfied with the result of the battle.
I don't know what he wants to train the army into. But he doesn't know that Liu Ziqiu has promised that all the wives and children of the soldiers who were killed or disabled in battle will ensure that they have enough food and clothing and will not let anyone bully them. The more casualties there are, the more likely they will be.
The more, the heavier the burden will be on Liu Ziqiu. Of course, precisely because of this policy, the soldiers will have no worries when fighting and will work harder.
Mullin finally regained his composure and asked again: "Master Liu, what are you going to do with these prisoners?"
When he said this, Mullin's eyes started to shine when he looked at the women and children. Those male captives who were taller than a wheel had been beheaded on the spot according to the rules on the grassland, and the remaining women and children were often used as slaves. But Liu Ziqiu's
The army came from afar, and it would be difficult to bring them all back to the West Sea. According to Mu Duoli, Liu Ziqiu's army only ate, drank and had fun in the Dumi tribe and did not take away one person or one horse. If Liu Ziqiu did not want to take these
Although they were taken away by others, Mullin did intend to "take in" them, but he hesitated and did not dare to say so.
Mulin didn't know that today's situation was different from that of the Dumi tribe. In the Dumi tribe, Liu Ziqiu did not execute those men who were taller than a wheel according to the rules on the grassland. Therefore, after the army withdrew, those men's
With help, women and children can still survive on the grassland, but it will be more difficult. But this time, in order to frighten Mullin and his men, Liu Ziqiu ordered the implementation of the rules on the grassland. Without men, it will be difficult for these women and children to survive.
It became a luxury, so Liu Ziqiu had no intention of leaving these women and children alone.
Liu Ziqiu waved his hand casually and said: "Father-in-law, these trophies will be used as betrothal gifts from my son-in-law. I hope my father-in-law will not refuse."
Mullin was stunned for a moment, then he understood and said, "Thank you, Mr. Liu. I will treat them well like my own people."
In the afternoon of that day, all the captured women and children, the captured cattle, sheep, and fodder were driven to the Mulin tribe's campsite. When they arrived at the camp, it was completely dark. In order to entertain Liu Ziqiu and his soldiers, Mulin
This grand bonfire party was held outside the camp.
Drinking the sweet kumiss and enjoying the unrestrained Hu Xuan dance, Mu Lin was a little drunk and ignored Mu Duoli who was right next to him. He said, "If Mr. Liu doesn't dislike it, I am willing to give you another daughter.
Serve the pillow mat for your lord."
It is common for several daughters to marry the same man on the grasslands. This method can further strengthen the relationship between the two parties.
Hearing this, Liu Ziqiu laughed and said: "You are my father-in-law and you are addicted. Why should I marry so many of your daughters? Mu Duoli is enough!"
Mu Duoli was so happy when she heard this that she couldn't help but lean into Liu Ziqiu's arms again.
However, Liu Ziqiu's face straightened up and he continued: "Father-in-law, just now outside the association's camp, there were still a thousand remnant enemies who had fled. They also saw your troops, and I'm afraid the news will soon reach Du Jishi's ears.
Here, how do you plan to deal with this matter?"
Mullin was cruel and said: "I have already thought about it, so I will do it according to Master Liu's wishes!"
Liu Ziqiu stroked his palm and said: "Okay! Without further ado, we will send troops to attack Yazhang tomorrow! When Yazhang is captured, you will be the new Khan of the Eastern Turks!"
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The East Turkic Yazhang is located on the Halhelin grassland between the Egen River and the Duluo River. The water and grass here are rich, but no herdsmen from any tribe are allowed to graze here. However, there are two exceptions. This is Princess Yicheng's.
The tribe and the Asteh Hongzhan tribe that had just become the queen tribe. These two tribes are medium-sized tribes, each with five thousand elite soldiers. This time Dujishi gathered troops in Qikou, they only sent a thousand cavalry to participate in the battle in a symbolic manner.
Part of the troops still remain in the camp. Of course, these two tribes have special status, and no one will compete with them. There used to be 20,000 of the most elite cavalry in the tent, all warriors selected from various tribes. This time
Du Jishi launched a large-scale invasion to the south, taking away 10,000 elite Yazhang guards, and left half of the troops here. With the 10,000 elite soldiers and Princess Yicheng in Yazhang, Hongji's tribe formed a horned force.
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It has not snowed for several days, and there has been no strong wind. This kind of weather is very rare on the winter grassland. The guards who have been bored in their tents for a long time appeared on the grassland, galloping on horseback, chasing the hares and rabbits that were occasionally startled.
Foxes and the large eagles that fly across the sky from time to time have also become their targets. Not far away, a young and beautiful prairie girl is singing an unrestrained love song loudly, looking for her favorite lover in the galloping team.
Suddenly, the ground in the distance trembled, and countless cavalry galloped over in a dark rush.
This is the sacred Turkic Yazhang. Except for Princess Yicheng and the Hongzhan tribe, only the Yazhang guards can ride in large groups here. The guard warriors and girls who were chasing and playing stopped and looked at the team inexplicably.
Perhaps they thought it was Duo Jishi who had returned from his southern expedition.
However, when they saw the big Sui Dragon Flag in front clearly, they finally realized that something was wrong. The horn sounded, and the warriors inside and outside the camp gathered in a hurry. But it was too late. The brigade
The cavalry came too fast, and their arrows were like rain. No matter you were a tough warrior or a pretty girl, just shoot them all the way. The Turkic warriors who had not had time to gather into formation suffered heavy casualties.
Their status as guards of the Yazhang prevents them from retreating. Even without formation, they must fight bravely until they die. This battle is a hundred times more brutal than the battle outside the association's camp. Although it was a sneak attack and they had superior strength,
But Liu Ziqiu's men suffered much greater casualties this time than the last time. The battle lasted for two hours, and there was no longer a warrior from the Yazhang Guards who could continue to stand on the entire grassland. Some came from Princess Hongzhan and Yicheng.
The innocent girls of the tribe also suffered a tragic death and died tragically. This kind of thing is inevitable when the killing is red. However, until the end of the battle, no reinforcements from Princess Yicheng and Hongzhan arrived.
Liu Ziqiu looked at the corpses lying on the ground and was silent for a long time before saying, "Someone, please cremate them all."
The Han people pay attention to burial, but most of the nomads on the grasslands advocate cremation, which saves Liu Ziqiu a lot of trouble. As long as the remains of our fallen soldiers are cremated, the ashes can be brought back to the West Sea, fulfilling his promise of letting them go home.
The cremation of the remains of enemy soldiers can also prevent the spread of the plague. This war was originally fought out of necessity because of different positions. But these soldiers were innocent. They had no grudges against each other, and they did not even know each other.
Fighting like this until death. Liu Ziqiu couldn't help but think of the ancient poem, one general's success will lead to thousands of bones drying up!
At this time, Mullin led his men and rushed over. He was very active in this battle and asked him repeatedly to take the lead. However, considering the strength of the Yazhang Guards, Liu Ziqiu still did not agree to him. Fortunately, Liu Ziqiu did not agree, otherwise
With the strength of Mulin's men, they might be defeated and even demoralize Liu Ziqiu's army.
Seeing the tragic scene on the battlefield, Mullin couldn't help but be speechless and said: "Master Liu, are you going to the Yazhang now, or are you going to attack Yicheng Gongzheng and Hongzhan?"
Liu Ziqiu thought for a while and said: "I am a minister of the Sui Dynasty. Princess Yicheng is the royal family of the Sui Dynasty after all. It would be wrong for me to go there. I will leave those two places to my father-in-law. I believe that my father-in-law will not disappoint me."
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He talks like a father-in-law, but actually he doesn't have much respect for Mullin in his heart. Of course, he not only wants to weaken the strength of the Eastern Turkic tribes, but also builds a force loyal to him on the grassland, and Mullin is the best candidate.
.As long as Mullin becomes the Turkic Khan, the Ashina people will definitely oppose it with all their strength, and the Turkic civil strife on the Mobei grasslands will be protracted. As long as their civil strife is not quelled, they will not be able to continue to invade the Central Plains southward.
Watching Mullin's team rushing to both sides, Liu Ziqiu waved his hand and said: "Let's go, everyone follow me to the dental tent to have a look!"