Leopard Division General Shi Sizhe walked into the tent with his sword raised, sat upright on the cotton felt, picked up a glass of kumiss and drank it down in one gulp.
There were three other people in the big tent who were dividing their labors among themselves and basting a roasted whole lamb on the charcoal fire.
Bahanna, Zhebieshu, and Murto put down their hands to add seasonings to the roasted lamb and looked at Shi Sizhe with a depressed look in surprise.
"What's wrong? You have such a long face? Did something happen?"
Shi Sizhe shook his head silently: "No, nothing happened!"
"Since nothing happened, why do you look so depressed? It's like someone owes you cattle or sheep."
Shi Sizhe patted the low table in front of him heavily and glanced at the three brothers who were starting to play with the roasted whole lamb again: "I'm unhappy when nothing happens."
"Today, the brothers who led the Leopard Division went to demonstrate outside Ganzhou City. Guess what?"
Ba Khanna glanced at Shi Sizhe, sprinkled all the spices in his hand, and used a curved blade to cut a piece of lamb leg meat that was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and threw it to Shi Sizhe.
"The southerners came out to give chase?"
Shi Sizhe took the fragrant mutton and blew it a few times and took a big bite: "Hey! Forget it, these southerners are not going to come out to pursue us. They are huddled in the city and don't even dare to shoot an arrow."
"It would be great if they really come out. We can have a quick kill, make military exploits, and get rewards."
"I really don't know what the Great Khan is thinking. The order to attack has not been sent yet."
"Let me tell you, we are not attacking the city, but engaging in guerrilla warfare. There is no need to wait for the large forces over there to take action before we charge."
"If we encounter danger, why don't we just retreat? The southerners' war horses can't catch up with ours anyway. We can kill as many as we can. We guys have been going crazy these days!"
"If you ask me, why don't we go back to Tianshui in Ganzhou Prefecture tomorrow and kill them? When is harassment not harassment? It's just a matter of time!"
"What's the point of our two tiger masters personally appointed by the Khan and our two leopard masters running around and playing every day!"
Zhebie Shu sliced the mutton and glared at Shi Sizhe: "You know what the hell, the Jin Kingdom didn't take action to support Dalong's large army of soldiers and horses, but we, 200,000 people, went deep into the hinterland of Dalong alone, fearing that they would be surrounded
There won’t even be any bones left after that!”
"Don't forget, Dalong has an army of millions, especially the 300,000 new army iron cavalry. The horses are all Western Region warhorses. The depth is unknown. Attacking blindly will only lead to death."
"Have you forgotten how those Western Turks we captured were described as the cavalry of the Northern Expedition under Wan Buhai?"
Ba Khan on the side nodded with deep understanding: "Shi Sizhe, what Senior Zhebieshu said is right. According to the prisoners, many of Dalong's cavalry can kill three of our Turkic elites alone."
"When the riding and shooting skills are equal, the exquisite armor worn by the southern soldiers is the nemesis of our scimitar."
"You can only leave a few scratches with one knife, and they can easily pierce our leather and cloth armors."
Shi Sizhe ate the mutton in his hand and shook his head disdainfully: "Who knows if it was just an excuse made by those Western Turkic prisoners to cover up their mistakes."
"This general does not deny that men's armor and weapons are indeed very powerful, but how do they compare with us in terms of riding and shooting skills?"
"In twenty years, I have never seen the Southern cavalry compete with our cavalry!"
Murto once again cut off a piece of hind leg meat and threw it to Shi Sizhe: "You are confused and underestimating the enemy will kill you!"
"We couldn't have believed it before, not completely, but you have forgotten that Prince Jade helped Wan Buhai regain the lost territory!"
"Have you all forgotten what Lord Jade said after he returned? The dragon's cavalry are no longer what they used to be!"
"It's a small thing for you to lose your life due to your carelessness, but if something goes wrong involving tens of thousands of men under your command, even if you die, the Great Khan will not be able to spare you!"
"We were still young when the Weihe War broke out decades ago and were not qualified to go on an expedition, but have you forgotten that we were forced to migrate with our parents?"
"I'm afraid that my head will be chopped off by Dalong's army coming out from the north later!"
"The Great Khan has warned us more than once that to despise Dalong is to commit suicide. Why don't you take it in vain?"
Bahan nodded heavily: "Shi Sizhe, what Senior Murt said is true. Although our Condor Shooters are very powerful, all male generals have wonderful martial arts. Once the Condor Shooters are rushed in front of them, they will almost
There is no chance of survival, so we must not be careless."
"Especially you, you must not act rashly and attack without permission without the Khan's order."
"This battle will determine our fate. If something goes wrong with you, not only will you be kicked out of the Golden Family, but your entire family will be implicated!"
Shi Sizhe nodded helplessly: "I know, I'm mainly just complaining because I'm too bored. How could I possibly do this without sweating profusely?"
"Report to the four generals. Your Majesty has led 300,000 troops to join us. We are still about 23 miles away from the main camp!"
The four people who were eating barbecue hurriedly stood up and looked at the Condor Shooter kneeling on the ground with doubtful expressions on their faces.
Zhebieshu dropped the leg of lamb in his hand: "Ruto, are you sure they are the prince's men? Have you seen the prince with your own eyes?"
"Back to the general, I didn't see the prince, but I, Tuobu, and Babu saw our wolf flag and the prince's flag. Tuobu and Babu asked me to come back and report. They have already gone to talk to the prince.
Meet up!"
"Approximately how many troops and horses?"
"Around three hundred thousand!"
Zhebieshu looked at the other three people in confusion: "Did the Great Khan really ask the prince to lead his troops to join forces? Why don't we know anything about it?"
"That's right. I haven't seen any of the golden eagles delivering messages and scouts delivering orders. Why is the prince here just as he said he was coming?"
"Could it be that Khan suddenly changed his battle plan and didn't have time to inform us?"
"It's not impossible, but why isn't the prince afraid that the scouts will go ahead and come to inform you?"
"Ruto, how did you encounter this army?"
Ruto reported what happened without any secret.
The four of them nodded doubtfully: "Perhaps Khan really has a new battle plan, but we must not take it lightly until we see the prince himself."
"Let's see, Ruto, you bring ten more scouts to welcome the prince when he arrives. You must confirm the prince's identity!"
"Got the order!"
"Bakhana, Shi Sizhe, and Murte, the four of us are going to meet the eldest princess and the military governor to see if the eldest princess has received a message from the Khan."
"Okay, let's go together!"
The four of them ignored the roasted whole lamb that was dripping with oil, and walked out of the tent together toward an unusually luxurious tent dozens of steps away.
"Philosophy of Farewell!"
"It's so sweaty!"
"Shi Sizhe!"
"Murt!"
"Please see the eldest princess."
"come in!"
"Thank you, Princess!"
The four of them got into the big tent one after another, looked at the girl kneeling on the carpet and bowed respectfully.
"Princess, please be polite!"
If Mr. Liu were here, he would definitely be able to recognize the girl at a glance as the Huyan Lianlu who escaped from him in the past.
Hu Yanlianlu put down the map in her hand and nodded slightly: "What are the four generals doing here?"
"The eldest princess is like this"
"I am a little confused because of this. The princess was personally appointed as the governor of this time by the Khan. I wonder if she received a letter from the Khan informing the prince of his arrival?"
Huyan Lianlu looked at the four people in surprise: "This princess has not received a letter from my aunt. My second uncle is going to lead 300,000 troops to join forces."
"But my aunt has always been unpredictable in her actions. Maybe it was my second uncle who brought his troops to join forces!"
"But don't take it lightly. Send a few more scouts to greet your uncle and confirm his identity."
"It's true that the second uncle came to join forces and immediately held a banquet. It's not like the second uncle just ordered the troops to prepare to meet the enemy!"
"The eldest princess is wise!"
"However, I suggest that all my subordinates stop taking a rest immediately!"