More Han people were plundered into the Turks to survive than Xue Wanche and others imagined.
A quarter of an hour later, tens of thousands of people were already standing in front of Xue Wanche, Duan Zhixuan and others. Everyone was in ragged clothes, unkempt, with dull eyes and lifeless faces.
Only after seeing familiar soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, such as Xue Wanche and Duan Zhixuan, did a glimmer of light flash in his eyes.
However, there were still Turks in the distance. These people looked evasively and did not dare to come forward to ask questions. Most of them could still see some fresh scars from whips.
After no more Han people joined him in the distance, Xue Wanche took a deep breath.
Beside him, a personal guard saw this and quickly handed over an iron horn from the side.
Seeing this iron gourd-like instrument, Tuli Khan and a group of Han slaves on the side were full of curiosity.
Immediately, he saw Xue Wanche pointing his mouth at the smallest side of the iron gourd and opening his mouth to speak.
A sound that resounded throughout the tent came from the iron gourd.
Tuli and all the Han slaves couldn't help but be shocked. The Han family's artifact?
"Everyone, this general is Xue Wanche, the prince-in-law of Lingzhou in the Tang Dynasty. This time I have been ordered by His Majesty to attack the Turkic barbarians and save our sons of the Han family. Now, the troops of the Turkic Turli Khan have been defeated by our divine soldiers of the Tang Dynasty and have surrendered. You Hans
Our compatriots were rescued and are no longer slaves to the Turkic barbarians!"
However, as he listened, Tuli Khan's face couldn't help but turn dark.
As for the Han people, their eyes became brighter and brighter. They raised their heads and looked at each other. After realizing that they and others were not hallucinating, they looked ecstatic.
"May I ask General Xue, did these Turkic barbarians really surrender?"
An older man bravely walked out and asked expectantly.
"Exactly!"
Xue Wanche said.
"I really surrendered!"
"Hahaha, these Turkic barbarians were finally defeated by our soldiers of the Tang Dynasty... Wuwuwu..."
In an instant, the entire Han slaves were both happy and sad.
Seeing this, Xue Wanche, Duan Zhixuan and others could only sigh helplessly with complicated expressions.
After a while, these Han slaves finally calmed down slightly, and looked at the group of Turkic slaves in the distance with hatred on their faces.
"General, why can these Turkic barbarians surrender?"
"Exactly, General, these Turkic barbarians are all beasts and deserve death!"
"Please ask the general to cut these beasts into pieces. They will still be a waste of food if they are still alive!"
"Yes, General, please let me chop these beasts alive..."
Hearing this, Tu Li and the Turkic generals who could understand the Han language on the side all changed their faces and looked at Xue Wanche and others with horror on their faces.
As for the Turks who had surrendered, although they could not understand, they could guess what the Han slaves who were bullied by them were saying when they saw the looks on their faces.
Therefore, a trace of fear flashed across every face.
Xue Wanche and Duan Zhixuan also sighed slightly.
Immediately, he said: "Everyone, please be patient!"
"It is the incompetence of our officers and soldiers that caused you to be captured by the Turkic barbarians and sent to this barbaric land, where you suffered all kinds of humiliation. We also wanted to slaughter all these Turkic barbarians, but before we set off for the expedition, His Majesty ordered us to capture more prisoners.
Turkic barbarians, don’t kill too many people!
Moreover, I have just accepted the surrender of Tuli Khan, so I can no longer go back on my word!"
As for killing too many people, it will harm Tianhe!
This kind of rhetoric does not exist at all for military generals such as Xue Wanche and Duan Zhixuan.
However, they know what kind of fate these Turkic barbarians will face after entering the Tang Dynasty? How much benefit they can bring to the people of the Tang Dynasty!
Therefore, after seeing the unwilling expressions on the faces of the Han slaves, he sighed helplessly and said: "Don't worry, these Turkic barbarians will also follow me into the Tang Dynasty. How much suffering have you suffered from these Turkic barbarians?"
Let these Turkic barbarians pay for their sins with their whole lives!"
After hearing this, the expressions of all the Han people became more relaxed.
However, Tu Li, who had just relaxed a little, couldn't help but feel tense all over.
He quickly looked at Xue Wanche, "The general promised me to accept our surrender!"
"snort!"
Xue Wanche glanced at Tuli indifferently and said: "Don't worry, Khan, this general is not like you and other Turks, who often break their promises and go back on their promises. Since I have agreed, I will definitely not kill you and others."
However, for the sake of peace on the border of the Tang Dynasty, we must bring you Turks back to the Tang Dynasty and be guarded by our soldiers of the Tang Dynasty to prevent you from causing trouble again and causing harm to the Tang Dynasty!"
"I see!"
Hearing this, Tu Li looked relieved, as long as these Tang generals did not kill them.
The Han people on the side were also in a slightly calmer mood.
As long as these Turks entered the Tang Dynasty, there would still be so many people, even if they did not become slaves, they would not be able to survive.
When the time comes, they will always have a chance to take revenge.
"This time, I still need your help!"
Xue Wanche turned his head again and said to the Han people.
"Please give me the general's orders. I will wait for you without hesitation!"
All the Han people quickly bowed their hands and saluted.
"The Turks have so many cattle and sheep that they must bring them back to the Tang Dynasty. I ask you to help take care of them for a few days until His Majesty makes a decree to see how to deal with them. Also, you also need to tell me your place of origin and family members.
It will be convenient for Your Majesty to arrange your place!" Xue Wanche said.
"I obey the general's orders!"
All the Han people responded in unison.
"The army will be stationed and repaired for two days. Scout cavalry will be dispatched to monitor the movements of the Jieli tribe in the west!"
Xue Wanche ordered.
"yes!"
Duan Zhixuan and all the captains responded in unison.
Three days later.
Outside Chang'an City, a cloud of yellow dust billowed, and a cavalryman with a red flag behind him galloped over.
Under the city gate, all the city gate guards and people subconsciously ran to both sides to avoid it.
After the messenger passed by, all the people started talking about it.
The postman ran all the way along Zhuque Street, entered Zhuque Gate, got to Chengtian Gate, dismounted from his horse, and ran toward Tai Chi Palace.
"Great victory!"
"Great victory in Lingzhou!"
Li Shimin, who was reviewing memorials in Liangyi Hall, heard Li Wei's report, his expression changed slightly, and he shouted quickly.
"Xuan!"
"yes!"
Li Wei responded and quickly ran out.
After a while, a messenger who was covered in fatigue came in with a mailbox in his arms. He quickly saluted Li Shimin and raised the mailbox in his hand high.
"Your Majesty, General Manager Xue Da of Lingzhou has won a great victory!"
On the side, Li Wei quickly stood up, took the mailbox, checked it carefully, and handed it to Li Shimin.
"Take the messenger down to rest!"
Li Shimin glanced at the letter, looked overjoyed, and said to Li Wei beside him.
Li Wei responded quickly and ordered a guard to arrange for the postman to rest.
"Hahaha, okay, Xue Wanche and Duan Zhixuan are really powerful generals, they fought beautifully!"
After the emissary left, Li Shimin couldn't help it anymore and laughed.
On the side, Li Wei couldn't help but look happy.
"Your Majesty, but General Manager Xue defeated Tuli?"
Before Li Shimin could speak, a burst of hurried footsteps came from outside the hall.
Soon, Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng and other ministers all walked in out of breath.
After seeing Li Shimin, he hurriedly asked: "Your Majesty, Weichen and others have heard that a post envoy with a red flag is coming?"
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Change it:
The most powerful ones are: Xue Wanche and Duan Zhixuan’s Changwu Dao army!
Li Daozong's army was in the far west to prevent Jie Li from escaping westward!
I don’t know what New Tangshan says: Daozong fought with the Turks in Lingzhou and captured tens of thousands of people and animals.