Chapter 451 Next time, the God of War must return!
In the eighth year of Tianfu in the Later Jin Dynasty, in January 943 AD, when the Liao and Jin sides were confronting each other in Qicheng, Zhang Zhao's expedition against the Uighurs in Gaochang ended so easily.
The difficulty of defeating the Geluolu and Gaochang Uighurs successively was not even as difficult as Zhang Zhao's army passing through Mohe Yanqi and Shatuo Qi.
Especially in the Battle of Zetian Temple, Zhang Zhao's more than 20,000 cavalry used a surprise attack to defeat the 20,000 Gaochang Uighur cavalry in just one battle and less than two hours.
The Liang army suffered dozens of deaths, hundreds of injuries, and more than 2,000 people killed in formation alone.
The biggest reason for this exaggerated battle loss ratio was that Zhang Zhao used Saktu as a cover to deceive Jie Lipijia.
During the battle at Zetian Temple, the left and right Shenwu troops of the Gaochang Uighurs were rushed forward before they even had time to put on their armor.
Forced to use only bows, arrows and sabers to fight against the Liang army's cloth-covered iron armor and horses, of course they would be defeated so miserably.
Of course, this also left a hidden danger for Zhang Zhao, that is, it is difficult to convince people with such a surprise attack, and others will think that you relied on despicable means to win.
Facing more than 10,000 Gaochang Uighur captives, Zhang Zhao had no good solution.
Of course we can't let them go and fight again, using methods like capturing Meng Huo seven times to subdue them, so the only way is to follow the habits of the grassland peoples.
Zhang Zhao also suddenly understood why the victors on the grasslands in the past dynasties would kill all the males of the defeated party who were taller than the wheel.
One is to free up living space for the tribe, and the other is for safety.
Just like now, these tens of thousands of prisoners of war who are familiar with bows and horses are really very dangerous.
If it is not handled well, once his army leaves, they will definitely rise up and cause chaos.
Zhang Zhao also had no interest in moving them to the Qingtang Plateau like the Tubo people did.
On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Zhang Zhao led 30,000 cavalry to the foot of Gaochang City. At this time, only one or two thousand troops were left to guard Gaochang City.
Zhang Zhao ordered Lu Sanlang to tie Jielibiga's hands and pull him around outside Gaochang City. The Queen of Gaochang and the right minister who were left behind in the city immediately opened the city gate and surrendered.
There are currently about 70,000 people in Gaochang City. It seems that because the trade routes are almost stagnant in winter and there are not many merchants coming and going, there are tens of thousands fewer people than usual.
Outside the east gate of Gaochang, a large group of Gaochang nobles knelt on both sides of the gate, shivering in the cold wind.
Zhang Zhao leaned down on his horse and raised Queen Gaochang's chin with a riding crop.
But he was greatly disappointed. Although the Queen of Gaochang looked younger, her appearance could only be said to be okay.
If he hadn't time traveled, it would have been pretty good for Zhang Zhao, but now, he has long been fed an appetite and has no interest in it.
However, when he looked towards the back of the crowd, there were still a few good-looking ones, who seemed to be the concubines of Jieli Pika.
Zhang Zhao rode forward a few steps and came to a group of women. He took his right leg out of the stirrup and then raised it slightly.
"X needs someone to serve her now. Whoever comes out and hugs X's leg first, then she can keep their family's wealth!"
Six or seven of them were stunned for a moment when they saw that it was Concubine Jielipijia, and then suddenly started to move.
Several women screamed and ran towards Zhang Zhao. The last woman wearing a green jacket and skirt was the first to hug Zhang Zhao's thigh.
Seeing this group of women fighting for each other, the tens of thousands of Liang Kingdom's soldiers burst out laughing with joy. This was the due treatment for a conqueror.
Jieli Pijia, who was being escorted by Lu Sanlang, was so angry that he howled crazily and wanted to rush towards Zhang Zhao.
However, the soldiers who were escorting him would not tolerate him. The two soldiers went up and kicked and punched him. Then they grabbed a lot of snow and forced it into Jielipijia's mouth until he was beaten.
Until your mouth is full.
"Where are your father and brother?" Zhang Zhao stretched out his arms and carried the princess of Jielipijia onto the horse.
He was very young, at most sixteen or seventeen years old. Although his lips were a little purple from the cold, he was trembling constantly because of fear.
But she has a pair of eyes like autumn water, skin as fair and delicate as milk, small nose and mouth, and is quite beautiful.
And although she looks quite thin, she is plump and feels very nice.
Just as Zhang Zhao was lifting the woman onto his horse, three Gaochang Uighur men kneeled in front of Zhang Zhao's horse.
Zhang Zhao didn't even look at them, but said softly: "You three, please immediately follow Master Guo's arrangements to protect your wealth."
After hearing this, the three people were overjoyed and kowtowed. Guo Tiance also rode forward and prepared to take the three people away. He knew what Zhang Zhao wanted to do.
The Liang Army who started out as Guiyi Army basically did not loot, but this did not mean that they did not need the wealth and women in the city, they just did not like to obtain it by not sealing the sword for three days.
Moreover, Gaochang is an important node of the Northern Silk Road. It took a lot of effort to reach the current situation, but we can't kill it too hard. This is a chicken that lays golden eggs.
Therefore, it is a very particular matter to not only collect enough goods to reward the army, but also not to damage Gaochang's vitality, and it requires the cooperation of several local nobles.
However, when Guo Tiance was about to leave, Zhang Zhao called out to him and pointed his finger at the pile of Jieli Bijia's concubines.
"Choose one, don't worry, it's a reward, and Si Niang won't dare to say anything."
Guo Tiance suddenly looked dumbfounded. His wife was Zhang Zhao's niece, who was usually quite powerful. The matter of taking concubines was brought up several times, but Zhang Siniang didn't agree. Unexpectedly, it all reached Zhang Zhao's ears.
Guo Tiance couldn't help but look forward. They were all beauties! And those beauties stretched their necks to look at him, their eyes full of desire.
But when he thought of the power of the tigress at home, Guo Tiance couldn't help but shook his head and said in a huff.
"This is a royal concubine, not something that my subjects can enjoy."
"I have unified thirty states in Longyou, Shuofang and Beiting in Hexi. The women I accept are not qualified to be called concubines. What kind of princess is this? I didn't let you choose a queen with solid virtue."
Zhang Zhao didn't care much about these things, but the queen of Jielipijia still couldn't reward her casually, so she was still the master of the people.
Even if he doesn't like it, he can only get it to be refrigerated in the harem, or kill him with a knife, but he can never reward it to the people below.
But these can only be regarded as so-called princesses at the level of madam, so it doesn't matter.
When Guo Tiance heard what Zhang Zhao said, he immediately stepped forward with joy, choosing from left to right. His eyes were a bit blurred by the selection. He just felt that they were all as beautiful as gods, and he didn't know who to choose.
"Good-for-nothing!" Zhang Zhao felt that he was almost humiliated by Guo Tiance.
"Hurry up and choose, that's right! Remember to help Pei Yuan choose one."
Pei Yuan had a wife and a concubine, but his concubine died of illness soon because she was too frightened when evacuating from Tokyo or was not accustomed to the acclimatization in Liangzhou.
Pei Yuan's wife was also in poor health. After giving birth to a daughter, she did not dare to get pregnant again.
Continuing the incest is a big deal. Zhang Zhao just asked Guo Tiance to choose one for him to go back to. Pei Yuan's reaction is secondary. The main thing is to show that Zhang Tianwang is sympathetic to the meritorious ministers.
After such a split, there were still four left, so Zhang Zhao was not ready to split them up, and would save them later for discussing merits and rewards. Then he waved his hand.
"Enter the city!"
The three armies responded loudly, and laughter echoed throughout the countryside.
The Uyghur Palace in Gaochang is much worse than the Yongxun Palace and Yongshou Palace in Liangzhou. It was built entirely in the form of a palace tent, but it is much better than Zhang Zhao's journey of eating and sleeping in the open air.
All the servants and maids in the palace were detained. This was Zhang Zhao's rule. He would rather use the guards around him than use these people who were deeply favored by Jielibiga.
However, although Zhang Zhao entered the palace and found a beautiful woman, he did not immediately start enjoying himself.
In addition to arranging the defense of Gaochang City and quickly allowing the soldiers to celebrate a rich Lantern Festival, he also had to deal with the more than 10,000 prisoners of the Gaochang Uighur Army outside.
Di Luoda's Pugu Cheng was much older than before. Although there was a fight in the ancient city of Loulan, Zhang Zhao had no intention of pursuing the matter. Instead, he found Pugu Cheng and Yu Niang's father.
Yuniang was the concubine Jielipijia who first hugged his thigh. Their family was after the Khan of the Uighur Khanate in the past.
Moreover, it is said that he is also a descendant of the grandson of Guangqin Kedun, the eldest daughter of Pugu Huaien.
Thinking of this, Zhang Zhao let out a long sigh. In those days, the Tang Dynasty was able to force Pugu Huai'en to rebel by marrying two of their daughters far away for the sake of the country and destroying their relatives. It must be said that this was a kind of skill.
"My original intention was not to cause too many casualties, but Pu Gujun was too cruel in the past. The descendants of the Four Towns of Anxi, who had loyally guarded the country's borders for decades, actually trapped and killed them. This is an ancestor inviting disaster for future generations.
De Weng, please help Academician Guo. All the families that participated in the ambush in Xizhou in the past must be cleaned up. The men will be killed, the women will be slaves, and the brocade and silk goods will be used to reward the army."
Yuniang's father, Deweng, quickly accepted the order and agreed. This kind of thing is common among the grassland peoples. It would be a great mercy not to massacre the city.
"Dagan went to the military camp to select three thousand warriors. I don't think they will surrender with peace of mind. They may rebel or something."
What Zhang Zhao said was a bit confusing, but Pu Gucheng understood it almost instantly and quickly kowtowed and accepted the order.
Zhang Zhao felt relieved and returned to the inner palace to enjoy the tenderness.
Sure enough, at almost noon on the second day, Lu Sanlang came with Pugu Cheng to report.
The surrender troops rioted outside the city last night. Lu Sanlang was ordered to suppress them. The surrender troops killed each other. Another fire broke out in the camp. Except for more than 2,000 people, everyone was killed in the fire.
On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival, just when Zhang Zhao was enjoying the tenderness of Princess Jielipijia in Gaochang, Shi Chonggui also led 30,000 forbidden troops and returned to Kaifeng Mansion in Tokyo.
In the two battles outside Qicheng, although the Khitans fled under the cover of night, they did not take away their armor and baggage. Therefore, in Shi Chonggui's heart, he had won this battle.
So he mobilized his troops and generals to regain the lost territory, and ordered Gao Xingzhou to deploy the capital north of Chanzhou and sit in Chanzhou.
Fu Yanqing, Hu Cile, Huangfu Yu and others led their troops northward and recaptured Weizhou, Beizhou, Bozhou, Zhaozhou and other places along the way.
He also ordered Li Shouzhen to mobilize the Yunzhou Tianping Army, Yanzhou Taining Army and other 20,000 troops to cross Qizhou to attack Yang Guangyuan, who had retreated to Qingzhou to wait for death.
At the same time, Jing Yanguang, who returned to Kaifeng Mansion in Tokyo, came to his senses. He didn't even want to give up the power in his hands.
So he framed Wang Xu, a courtier with whom he had an old grudge, and tortured him until he confessed, and then killed him.
Jing Yanguang originally wanted to use this ruthlessness to scare those who criticized him and make him step down, but as a result, everyone was frightened and dissatisfied at the same time.
The matter finally reached Shi Chonggui. Faced with the turbulent public opinion, Shi Chonggui was able to depose Jing Yanguang and drive him to Xijing to serve as a stay-at-home officer.
From then on, Sang Weihan came to power again and became the official prime minister of the Later Jin Dynasty. Shi Chonggui returned to the harem happily and played with Feng and others.
However, Yelu Deguang will not give up here. After licking his wounds, next time, I, the Emperor of Daliao, will definitely want the God of War to return!