The frost has fallen, making the ground white and really clean.
The tips of the withered grass were covered with frost and mist, and there was a rapid sound, and the horses' hoofs were like a storm coming, leveling the ground in an instant, leaving behind a series of dense horse hoof prints.
"Why are you chasing me! I'm not from the Archery Department. Are you crazy?"
A Turkic man spoke unskilled Chinese and shouted loudly to Tang Qi who was chasing after them.
Behind him, the plate-armored knights stared at the Turks in front through the gaps in their masks. They took out special iron arrows from their backs and adjusted their crossbows.
Qin Qiong was even more direct. He took out the special short spear that he specially asked Yu Wen, a scholar, to make from his horse bag.
Rumble!
The war horse roars in filial piety.
"Listen to my orders!"
Qin Qiong roared, and then threw the short spear violently. Like a meteor, the short spear crossed a perfect parabola and went straight into the back of the Turk's neck.
"Ah!" The Turkic man who was attacked died suddenly on the spot.
"Shoot!" Qin Qiong ordered suddenly.
Rest, rest, rest!
The crossbow machine worked quickly, and the iron arrows cut through the morning fog, accurately hitting the fleeing Turks.
Suddenly, everyone in the Turks fell on their backs and died tragically.
Hundreds of Tang cavalry caught up and surrounded the Turks' corpses, shouting "drink, drink, drink".
Under the leadership of Qin Qiong, they gradually fell in love with the thrill of chasing prey. They were especially fascinated when they slaughtered Turkic tribes.
The hatred between the Tang people and the Turks lasted for decades.
Qin Qiong opened his visor, revealing a determined face, and exhaled softly.
"Dig a hole and bury it, then go to the next tribe."
"yes!"
The effect of training on the grassland was very obvious. In actual combat, Qin Qiong worked with Xu Shiji to develop more than a dozen sets of fighting methods based on the performance of plate armor cavalry.
As the saying goes, only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win a hundred battles. The more he fights against the Turks, the clearer Qin Qiong is about how to deal with the Turks.
The fear comes from the unknown. When they become familiar with Turks, the fear will no longer exist.
After another day of killing, Qin Qiong led his army back to the temporary camp at the foot of the mountain.
Opening the curtain, Qin Qiong saw Xu Shiji drawing something in circles on the map. When he took a closer look, he realized that he was removing the mark of 'the exterminated Turkic tribes'.
Xu Shiji said: "There are basically no major troops in this area. According to the news from the scouts, Jieli's troops should be gathering to the east. It seems that they are preparing to go to Youzhou to attack Shibobi."
"Youzhou?" Qin Qiong put down his riding whip and said thoughtfully: "Duan Zhixuan and Xie Shufang are over there, will they be in danger?"
"Probably not." Xu Shiji said: "The news we know was sent by His Highness, so Duan Zhixuan and the others should also know it. Besides, Jie Li should not dare to cause trouble now. You and I will stay here.
For a while, there has been a severe cold in the grassland this year, and I am afraid that many of their cattle and sheep will freeze to death. If Jieli starts a war with me now, he will be asking for his own death."
"That's true." Qin Qiong nodded and said immediately: "However, we cannot take it lightly. We still need to send someone to tell His Highness."
"Every day, I have sent someone to deliver news to Chang'an."
Qin Qiong said: "Let these Turks be arrogant for another one or two years. After one or two years, they will definitely pay the price!"
"Yeah." Xu Shiji nodded.
At this moment, the scout came to report.
"Captain of the Governor, capture a Turk. He said that he was Xue Yantuo's envoy and asked to meet with the Governor."
"Xue Yantuo?" Qin Qiong and Xu Shiji looked at each other.
As the majority of the Turks, Xueyantuo was the backbone of the Ashina Dynasty, with more than 70,000 tribes and nearly 100,000 warriors.
How could Qin Qiong, as a general of the Tang Dynasty, not know about such a large tribe?
"Take him to the tent."
"yes."
After the scouts left, Qin Qiong asked curiously: "Envoy Xue Yantuo came to see us at this time. What do they want to do?"
Xu Shiji narrowed his eyes and said, "I'm afraid it has something to do with Jie Li."
"Jieli?"
"Um."
Bias.
The visitor is the nephew of Yi Nan, the leader of Xue Yantuo, named Dumo Zhi.
"What do you want to do here?" Qin Qiong looked at Tumo Zhi.
As a strong man from the grassland, Du Mozhi is tall and strong, and you can tell he is a strong man at first sight.
Tumozhi did not understand Chinese, so he could only express himself through a translator.
Basically, Xue Yantuo wanted to attach himself to the Tang Dynasty, and the two parties joined forces to deal with Jie Li.
Hearing this, Qin Qiong and Xu Shiji looked at each other, and they were slightly surprised. They were really related to Jie Li.
"Why should we believe you?" Qin Qiong asked expressionlessly.
Tumo Zhi said: "Please believe in our sincerity. This year there was a severe cold in the grassland, and many cattle and sheep in our tribe froze to death, but Jieli asked us to contribute all our cattle, sheep and warriors to conquer Shibobi with him.
Our tribe can no longer support it, as long as you are willing to help, Xue Yantuo will forever surrender to the Tang State!"
Xu Shiji sneered, "Your surrender is hard to believe. Once upon a time, Chuluo Khan and I made peace, and even Jieli made an alliance, but you have repeatedly betrayed your faith and gone south. You really think we are
Are you as stupid as you think?"
Du Mozhi was speechless. He was not good at words and did not know how to persuade the Tang general.
At this time, Qin Qiong said: "It's not impossible to cooperate. You go back and tell Yi Nan to go to Chang'an in person to meet me as a pilgrim."
Tuo Mozhi's expression changed. If Yi Nan went to Chang'an, it would be like mud falling into his crotch, either shit or shit. Jie Li would directly think that Xue Yantuo had rebelled.
"No, my uncle has already gone to the east with Jie Li, and is temporarily unable to go to Chang'an."
"Then there's no need to talk." Qin Qiong said coldly: "Go back."
Duo Mozhi was very anxious. He came this time because he was really ordered by Yi Nan to form an alliance with the Tang Dynasty and prepare to deal with Jie Li.
If we go back empty-handed like this, not only will it be difficult for Yi Nan to explain, but even Xue Yantuo will be exploited to death by Jieli.
After much discussion, Xu Shiji asked Dumozhi to go back and discuss with Yi Nan before making a decision.
After sending Tumozhi away, Qin Qiong asked: "Yi Nan really wants to join forces with us?"
"It's hard to say." Xu Shiji said: "The reason why the prairie people are good at fighting is because they grew up on horses. We eat millet and they eat meat. If God is not merciful, we will still have surplus food, but the prairie people only
You can wait to die. The grassland is indeed colder this year, and Xie Li is marching east and west, and the grassland war has not stopped at all.
If the exploitation really continues, it is not impossible for Xue Yantuo to rebel.
Of course, this may also be Xue Yantuo's plan. They want me to fight with Jie Li to the death, and then they can reap the benefits."
Qin Qiong sneered, "If the thieves really succeed, we will be ashamed to be soldiers!"
"No matter what, we can just wait and see what happens. His Highness has already made a comprehensive plan. Whether Xue Yantuo surrenders or rebels is of no consequence." Xu Shiji said.
Qin Qiong wrapped himself in a large cloak and said: "Your Highness asked me to train troops here, and it has produced results. Ao Sheshe and other troops have been destroyed. I think Jieli has got the news. This time Xue Yantuo came to find us, it can be seen that our position has been
Learned by the Turks.
Maogong, I plan to lead the army to retreat thirty miles, leaving a group of troops here to wait for news from Xue Yantuo, what do you think?"
"Very good." Xu Shiji said: "We must be on guard against others. Your Highness the Crown Prince has given us a heavy responsibility. We must not take it lightly or trust foreigners."
Two hours later, the Tang army withdrew its camp and retreated thirty miles.
When they are on an expedition, they must be vigilant at all times to prevent them from being careless and losing Jingzhou.