"Very good, order the whole army to speed up and try to camp there tonight." Liu Guoneng finally let go of the huge stone in his heart. With a goal in mind, the tens of thousands of soldiers felt much better and were no longer as dull as before. Meng Fansen found the place
Tribe, according to the Minusinsk people in the army, the people living in this area should be the Kur people who migrated here more than 600 years ago.
The Kur people come from the far northwestern coast. Although they have thrived for hundreds of years, their numbers are not large. Meng Fansen has made statistics on local tribes and found that the total number of nearby Kur people does not exceed 3,000. The Kur people live in Om
For hundreds of years, the plateau has been living a life without fighting against the world. The surrounding swamps and mountains are their natural barriers. They have been inaccessible for hundreds of years, but no one has disturbed their lives. Meng Fansen's forward battalion scout team suddenly appeared.
The Kurians were frightened by their vision. They looked at the strong armored cavalry rushing into the tribe with curiosity and fear.
Meng Fansen was not a reckless man. He just asked his brothers to station themselves outside the tribe and did not rush in rashly. It was obvious that these locals were wary. If they rushed in rashly, it would easily lead to a big conflict.
Although Meng Fansen is not afraid of these Kurds, he does not want to cause any trouble. How to deal with the Kurds is up to General Liu.
About two hours later, as the sun set in the west and the sky gradually turned red, Liu Guoneng finally arrived at the place where the Kur people were. At this time, all the Kur people, men, women and children had gathered outside the tribe. Some young men were holding hoes and waiting for noodles.
Facing the unfamiliar outsider, Liu Guoneng rode up and took a rough look at the entire tribe. This was a very primitive tribe, with round houses made of wood and soil, covered with withered grass. Most of the locals wore thick furs.
The man is wearing a large beard and the woman is wearing a large homespun coat, her hair is messy and she looks bloated.
These people have not had contact with the outside world for hundreds of years and are still living in a primitive state of life. The thick dirt on their faces shows that they have no habit of washing up. They lowered their heads and gave some instructions, and it didn’t take long for Meng Fansen to ride over and say, "Meng Fansen
General, did you have any conflict with these people?"
"Don't worry, general. The general is only on the periphery and has not conflicted with the locals. These people have not attacked us. It seems that these people are more curious." Meng Fansen told the truth experimentally, without any concealment, and slowly revealed the Kur people's
Narrate the reaction bit by bit.
Liu Guoneng smiled and could not conflict with the locals. It was not that he was afraid of anything. It was just that he had many friends and many roads. It was impossible to say that he would have to rely on these locals if he wanted to cross the Irtysh River smoothly.
During the time he came to Siberia, Liu Guoneng also understood a lot of things. There are countless indigenous tribes in Siberia. These indigenous tribes do not interfere with each other and have nothing in common. They do not seem to have any sense of alliance.
"That's very good. You go find the Minusinsk people and let them try to communicate with these locals. Also, ask the baggage team behind to send some food to express our goodwill." Compared with a few years ago
, Now Liu Guoneng has become much more mature in dealing with problems. If he wants to conquer this land, blind massacre will not work. Although the baggage of the South Road army is not very sufficient, the people behind the baggage and food do not dare to violate
Against Liu Guoneng's order, it didn't take long for the Minusinsk people to slowly enter the tribal village with their carts and baggage.
Despite the language barrier, the Minusinsk people did not see any danger from their expressions, so the Kur people did not forcibly stop the Minusinsk people. When the Minusinsk people took a cart of big cakes and a
After the carts of bacon were given to the Kur people, a burst of enthusiastic cheers suddenly erupted from the tribe. The Kur people understood that these strangers were here to make friends.
Not long after, a short old man walked out of the Kur tribe. This old man was holding a deer-head crutch. He had a stooped figure and a face full of wrinkles, like dry tree bark. Visually, he was not under sixty years old.
Liu Guoneng stood at the front on a tall horse, wearing luxurious armor, and several generals in the army were at the rear. Anyone who was not a fool would not be able to tell that Liu Guoneng was the master of this army. The old man, supported by a young man,
Slowly walked up to Liu Guoneng, bowed deeply, and said some unintelligible words in his mouth. Although he didn't understand, Liu Guoneng still understood that the old man was saluting him, so he got off his horse and supported him.
Look. Fortunately, there are some Minusinsk people in the army. These Minusinsk people are swimming in the south of the Yenisey River. They have many similarities with some of the surrounding indigenous residents. It is difficult to communicate with them without even guessing.
Not a problem.
As the old man entered the tribe, Liu Guoneng did not bring too many people with him. Tens of thousands of troops were still stationed outside the tribe. This was also to appease the hearts of the Kur people. When he came to the tribe, what Liu Guoneng did not expect was that among the Kur tribe
There is actually someone who can understand the Minusinsk language. This man's name is Badro, and he is the only merchant in the Kur tribe. Every year, Badro collects items from the tribe and goes to Minusinsk to do business.
, over time, I also learned to communicate with Minusinsk.
From Badro's mouth, everyone learned that the Kur people have two tribes, with a total population of no more than 5,000. The tribal chief is the old man Barsan. Badro can be considered a knowledgeable person. From Liu Guoneng and others
Judging by their appearance and clothing, you can tell that these people are not native Siberians. "Distinguished guests, are you the invincible army from the Eastern Empire?"
Naturally, Liu Guoneng couldn't understand what Badro said. The Minusinsk people around him quickly translated. Liu Guoneng smiled slightly, with a calm look on his face, and did not show that he looked down on the Kur people. "Sir, we are very smart.
I am indeed from the Eastern Empire. I am the vanguard general under the imperial governor. I came here this time because I want to use the Daogui tribe to bypass the vast Imgot Swamp and go to the Irtysh River."
Badro was very surprised. He had carefully observed the army outside the tribe before. The endless soldiers and horses covering the sky and the sun, an army of tens of thousands, were unique near Imgot Swamp. Badro's eyes
As soon as he moved, he approached the old man Barsang and whispered a few words. Barsang looked at Liu Guoneng, then touched the ground with his hands, whining and making a sound at the same time, showing fear.
Bardello also knelt on the ground, as if he was translating the words of the old man Barsan, "Honorable general, Chur is poor and has many neglects, but I still hope that Hai will forgive me."
Liu Guoneng smiled faintly and didn't say much. He just asked people to help the old man Barsang up. This Kur man was not stupid, and he was so respectful. The atmosphere of the next banquet was much more lively, and the big cakes and bacon used in the army were
Etc., it is a good thing in the eyes of the Kur people. The local area in Kur is short of salt and has no contact with the outside world. The ordinary oil, salt, sauce and vinegar have become the tribe's luxury goods. Eating bacon and flatbread is simply a delicacy in the world.
In order to show their friendship, many officers and soldiers of the Northern Shanxi Army also offered their treasured delicacies. By the time of You, the tribe was already singing and dancing, and it was very lively.
As the contact lasted for a long time, Liu Guoneng treated people calmly, and Bardello and Barsan gradually relaxed and talked more. Maybe it was because of the drinking. Bardello sighed and said something unintentionally.
Things. Just a few days ago, a black-armored cavalry consisting of more than a dozen people came to the Kur tribe. Several Kur men died in the hands of this cavalry. This is why the Kur men were concentrated on the periphery at first.
, the reason why Meng Fansen and others are not allowed to enter the tribe.
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional. After listening to the narrations of Badro and others, Liu Guoneng remembered it in his heart. The black-armored cavalry in the Imgot Swamp area, except for the cavalry of the Northern Shanxi Army, was the only remaining Germanic cavalry.
Cavalry. It seems that my overture is right. If I despise the Kurds, show malice when they come up, or even annihilate the Kurds, although the future troubles will be eliminated forever, I will never hear news about the Germans.
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This news is very important. Since the German cavalry came to the Kur tribe a few days ago, it means that the Germans do not know the specific marching route of the Northern Shanxi Army, and they are also searching everywhere for traces of the main force of the Northern Shanxi Army. Similarly, the Germans
The cavalry can appear in the Kur tribe, which means that the main force of the Germans is not too far away from the Kur tribe, so it will be much easier to find the Germans.
Geng Zhongming frowned. He did not expect that the Germans would find the Kur tribe. "Chief Barsang, it was the German barbarians who hurt the Kur tribe before. I think the chief can tell them apart. From their appearance, they are different from us."
There is a very obvious difference. Moreover, the armor system is also very different from ours. We detoured to the Kur tribe this time because we actually wanted to cause trouble for the Germans."
Barsang and others did not doubt Geng Zhongming's words, because most of the Germans had yellow hair, blue eyes, very white skin, and many beards, and their armor was different from that of the Northern Shanxi Army. This was confirmed by the Kurds.
Otherwise, Balsang would not have welcomed Liu Guoneng and others into the tribe.
Barsang hesitated and whispered a few words to Bardello. Liu Guoneng and Geng Zhongming looked at each other, puzzled in their hearts. What on earth were Barsang and Bardlo whispering? Soon Bardlo bowed and said
Barsan's meaning came out, "Honorable general, our chief has a merciless request. Since you are here for the massacres, can you take the warriors of our tribe with you? The massacres have killed the tribesmen."
, we also want revenge."
Liu Guoneng couldn't help but frowned. He didn't think this was a good thing. The Kur people were only young and strong. Even if the Kur people joined, what would be the use? Moreover, Liu Guoneng didn't completely trust the Kur people.
The Kur people are acting. If you lead the Kur people on a march, it is easy to reveal the intention of the march. However, it is not good to refuse directly. The Kur people have lived here for hundreds of years and are familiar with the terrain here than anyone else.
In the rear march, there were many places where we relied on the Kurds.
Liu Guoneng did not answer immediately, but communicated with Geng Zhongming and others. They did not shy away from Bardello and Barsan and discussed in front of them, "What do you think?"
"General Liu, I think it mainly depends on how the Kurds can help us. If they can help us, we might as well take them with us. If they don't help, then don't take them. After all, the Kurds have not been trained.
If you don't know how to march and form, it can easily cause trouble for us." Geng Zhongming, as a famous general, has the most say. He also made no secret of his thoughts, "Of course, if the Kurds are used, it will be recommended to leave some manpower for garrison.
Outside the Kur tribe, to prevent the Kur people from cheating in battle."
Geng Zhongming's idea can be regarded as a mature move. Liu Guoneng thought about it carefully and didn't think there was anything wrong with it, so he said to Badro, "Of course we will not refuse the help of our friends, but I don't know what the Kur people can bring to us."
What kind of help is coming?”
Bardello was obviously stunned. He thought that the Kurians offered to help and the Orientals would be happy to accept it. However, judging from the reactions of the princess and the general, it seemed that they were not very interested. But when he turned around and thought about it, he realized
I was relieved. The tens of thousands of troops of the Eastern Empire had experienced hundreds of battles and were well-trained. The Kurds had less than a thousand men to fight, and they were all untrained herdsmen and farmers. Of course, the Easterners could not see such troops.
Up.
But Badro really wants to help the Northern Shanxi Army. Badro and Barsan are not fools. It is obviously unrealistic for the Kur people to maintain the life they had hundreds of years ago. Both Easterners and Slavs
After setting foot on the Yenisei River, the Kur people must choose a side if they want to survive. Judging from the contact, the Orientals are much kinder than the Slavs and Germans, and are easier to get along with. Hold on tight to the Orientals.
The legs will probably bring opportunities to the Kur people.
Cooperation is mutual. Badero knows that there is no such thing as pie in the sky. If the Kur people want to gain status among the Easterners, they must first prove the value of the Kur people. After pondering for a moment, Badero talks.
He said, "General, we Kur people have lived in the lower reaches of the Irtysh River all year round, and are especially familiar with the terrain around the Imgut Swamp. With us guiding the way, we will definitely bring great benefits to the Eastern Army.
Helpful.”
Liu Guoneng nodded slightly. This was indeed what Badero relied on. Geng Zhongming did not wait for Liu Guoneng to speak and said to Badero, "It is not impossible to lead the warriors of the Kur tribe to revenge, but for our first time
Cooperation, who can guarantee that no accident will happen? The Kur people want to go out with the army, it is not impossible. We hope that the old man Barsang can agree to our condition. After the expedition, we will leave 3,000 soldiers and horses to station in the north of the Kur tribe.
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"Gah" Badro's eyes widened. He didn't expect that Geng Zhongming would make this request. Is this request too much? It sounds too much. Three thousand soldiers and horses, this is completely treating the Kur tribe as hostages. But carefully
Thinking about it, it doesn't seem to be too much. We have never had contact with each other before, and there is no trust at all. Badero was embarrassed for a moment and set his sights on the old man Barsan.