Zhao Xiaole left 50,000 imperial guards for Li Lin in the capital.
With these 50,000 people, there is no need to worry about Wang Han's rebellion. At the same time, the capital also has a certain ability to protect itself.
The remaining troops and horses all stayed in Jiayuguan, commanded by Zhao Xiaole, and were ready for the Northern Expedition to recover the lost territory.
However, after occupying Jiayuguan, Zhao Xiaole was able to attack and defend, and was no longer as passive as before.
Now, what we need to worry about is more people.
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On the endless grassland.
The three miserable Jingyang prisoners were running forward desperately.
They had to run.
Because behind them stood countless Yue cavalry.
The other party has no intention of chasing them.
It's not because I don't want to chase him, I just want to treat him as prey.
That's right, it's prey.
And behind them, dozens of meters away, a black gun muzzle was pointing at them.
As they moved, the muzzle of the gun kept moving.
The person holding the musket was a wealthy middle-aged man with a majestic expression and a slightly white mustache.
I saw him narrowing one eye slightly, focusing on the prey in the distance, and slowly pulling the trigger.
Bang!
As the gun muzzle burst into flames, the Jingyang prisoner in the middle fell to the ground.
The other two were even more panicked.
So, he ran away faster.
The middle-aged man put away the gun calmly and handed it to the person next to him. At the same time, he took another musket.
Keep aiming.
Bang!
This time, a prisoner was wounded but not killed.
The prisoner lay on the ground and continued to struggle to escape.
The remaining prisoner, ignoring the people on the ground, spread his legs and ran further away in an instant.
The middle-aged man put away his musket and shook his head dissatisfied.
He was obviously very dissatisfied that he could not shoot the prisoner to death.
The middle-aged man turned around and asked the person behind him: "Who can kill the remaining one? I will reward you heavily!"
However, behind him stood a group of warriors who were good at fighting.
But no one answered.
When it comes to archery, they are certainly not a problem.
But no one has confidence in this musket.
That prisoner must have escaped nearly two hundred meters now, right?
Who can shoot him?
Just when no one answered, a charming voice sounded, "Father, can you give me a try?"
As he said that, a woman who looked like an elf walked out.
The woman has an oval face, big eyes, and crystal clear white skin. She is also dressed like a prairie person.
If not, do you really think she is a fairy from heaven?
And this middle-aged man, known as Father King, was clearly the king of the Yue Kingdom who unified the north.
In the Yue Kingdom, he was also called Khan.
When the King of Yue heard the words, he paused, looked at his favorite daughter, and said with a smile: "Angel, if you can't beat her, don't cry."
The girl named Angel stepped forward and picked up a musket, "Father, how old is this child, why is he still crying?"
Then, regardless of the Yue King's astonishment, he raised his head and aimed at the last prisoner.
Shots were fired immediately.
Bang!
Muzzle flash spattered.
After the prisoner in the distance was shot, his body leaned forward and he flew to the ground.
"good--!"
The warriors around him applauded.
The King of Yue also looked at the prisoner in disbelief, and then looked at Angel, who had already put away his musket with a calm expression.
Shock flashed in the eyes of the King of Yue, and he said with great joy: "She is indeed my king's daughter. Even the men on the grassland cannot match her!"
Then, he patted Angel's shoulder again and whispered: "You are so awesome, I'm afraid it will be difficult to get married in the future."
"Bah, who cares about getting married?"
Seeing Angel's shy look, King Yue couldn't help laughing, "Tell me, my daughter is so outstanding, what reward do you want?"
Angel stepped forward, cupped his hand, and said, "My child hopes to become the commander-in-chief of the former army and help his father capture Shangjing."
Hearing this, not only the King of Yue Yi Zhi, but also others.
The news just came that Jiayuguan was lost.
Naku escaped with 30,000 cavalry. Since conquering the grassland, Yue has not suffered such a disastrous defeat.
Especially, the gateway to the north of Jingyang, Jiayuguan.
Originally, we were only one step away from taking Shangjing.
This level was lost.
Going to Beijing became more and more distant, and the Yue people also had to consider how to prevent the northern territory from being recaptured by the Jingyang people.
The King of Yue looked solemn and asked: "Bayar, tell me, why were the Jingyang people able to recapture Jiayuguan?"
"Is this ferocious beast so difficult to deal with?"
Bayar also returned to the north early.
I heard that the King of Yue had summoned people from the Beiyang Chamber of Commerce at the border, so I came over to pay homage.
After hearing this, Bayar stepped forward and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the loss of Jiayuguan is actually the fault of the guilty minister."
"The guilty minister did not find out the true identity of Pi Xiu early on. Therefore, it is not surprising that the soldiers fought with the Jingyang people and were unable to subdue Pi Xiu."
Hearing this, the King of Yue looked at him sideways and said, "In other words, even if you are defending the city, the city is destined to be lost?"
Bayar lowered his head, "Your Majesty, that's exactly what happened. Besides, Zhao Xiaole is extremely cunning and uses firearms to attack the city."
"General Naku will lose to him for a crime other than war."
Bayar still knows how to be a good person. After hearing this, the King of Yue's expression improved slightly.
Ruo lost Jiayuguan because of his brother-in-law.
He has no choice but to bear the blame himself.
Fortunately, Bayar has already taken the blame for him.
The King of Yue nodded, "Since Jiayuguan was lost because of Pixiu, how should we deal with it next?"
Everyone was still speechless.
This Pixiu likes to eat bamboo.
It is already a well-known thing.
But, bamboo doesn’t grow on their grasslands?
Where can I get bamboo?
Princess Angel heard this and stepped forward and said, "Father, I have a close friend who may have some skills that can relieve my father's worries."
The King of Yue knew that she was messing around, but he didn't blame her, "Angel, what we are discussing now is state affairs. Don't you understand and don't disturb me?"
The others also shook their heads after hearing this.
Obviously, Bayar has a headache. How can you, a woman, solve it?
Angel was not convinced and argued: "What if my princess's best friend is in charge of the Jinyang Chamber of Commerce?"
"Is there anything else in this world that the Jinyang Chamber of Commerce can't get?"
When the King of Yue heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, "Angel, who is that best friend you just mentioned?"
Angel nodded and said: "It is Princess Funing. She is in charge of the Jin Yang Chamber of Commerce, the royal merchant of the Jin Kingdom."
"Princess Funing has already told the child that if Jingyang can be suppressed, the Jin Kingdom can help the Yue Kingdom."
Wow.
Discussions immediately broke out in the venue.
If the Jinyang Chamber of Commerce is willing to help, what else will the Yue Kingdom have to worry about about fresh bamboo from Yunnan and Guizhou?
