Cheng Yaojin came back to his senses and said: "Since you know it so well, you should know that our situation at this time is different from the situation Wu Anjun faced at the beginning."
"First of all, if we kill these surrendered soldiers, no matter what the situation is in the future war, no one in the Western Turks will choose to surrender."
Lin Xuan was silent. Indeed, those who massacred cities and surrendered soldiers in history all got the same hatred from the same enemy.
In fact, Bai Qi also knew this. At that time, he was ready to destroy Zhao State in one fell swoop. However, Zhao State sent envoys to Qin State to say that he was willing to cede the city and asked Qin State to stop its troops.
The Qin State was also very empty at that time, so it took advantage of the situation and agreed.
But after Qin State withdrew its troops, Zhao State not only did not offer the city, but began to unite with Qi to fight against Qin. King Qin Zhao then ordered Bai Qi to lead his troops to attack Zhao, but Bai Qi refused. Bai Qi believed that Qin State had lost its advantage.
It was not advisable to send out troops again because of the fleeting opportunity. The furious King Zhao of Qin did not understand the fleeting nature of the opportunity and sent Wang Ling to lead his troops to attack Handan. As a result, the Qin army's offensive was blocked and many generals suffered casualties.
King Zhao of Qin once again appointed Bai Qi to lead the army, but Bai Qi believed that the attack at this time had no chance of winning. The Battle of Changping caused almost every family in Zhao to suffer the pain of losing their father, husband, and son, and they hated Qin and Bai Qi.
He was deeply worried about it, and the surrounding countries were also worried that Qin would destroy Zhao and attack them, so they would definitely send troops to help, so they couldn't do it because of illness.
If all the people of the Mukun tribe who surrendered were killed at this time, the result would be that even if the tribes of the Western Turks were defeated later, they would not choose to surrender.
It's very simple. Choosing to surrender is to survive. When you know that surrender means death, who would be willing to surrender?
But if they don't kill the surrendered soldiers and the enemy's reinforcements come to attack, they will send people to let these surrendered soldiers go riot and face the enemy, and there is a risk of the entire army being annihilated.
Cheng Yaojin seemed to know what Lin Xuan was thinking, and said with a smile: "I said that our current situation is different from that of Lord Wu An. At that time, all Lord Wu An faced were surrendered soldiers, while we faced not only
Jiang Zu, and their families."
"What Uncle Cheng means is to imprison the soldiers and the women and children separately, so that they will be afraid to resist?" Lin Xuan's eyes lit up.
This is indeed a way. Historically, military generals rarely chose to surrender after being captured, but most soldiers did.
This is because for military generals, if they surrender, their families will be in danger. On the contrary, if they do not surrender, their families will receive preferential treatment.
The situation is different for soldiers. Those in higher positions cannot attack their families just because they surrender.
But at this time, all the people of the Mukun tribe are in their hands, and those people will be much more honest if they are concerned about the safety of their families.
Cheng Yaojin shook his head and said: "This alone is not enough. I plan to recruit five thousand cavalry from the Mukun tribe. When the infantry arrives, I will leave five thousand infantry here to guard the prisoners, and the rest will follow me to
Advance thirty miles and look for a place to camp to guard against reinforcements from the Western Turks!"
Lin Xuan's eyes lit up and he exclaimed: "High, really high!"
By doing this, you can replenish your troops.
Secondly, it can eliminate the possibility of rebellion by those surrendered soldiers.
There are only 20,000 young people in the Mukun tribe. Tens of thousands of people died before. Among the remaining 10,000 people, there are also many injured. After recruiting 5,000 people, there are not many young people left.
By then, only a few women and children will be left, and since there are no weapons, five thousand people will be enough to guard it.
Cheng Yaojin's method of dividing the camp was the most crucial point. When recruiting troops and horses, they must be given weapons. If reinforcements from the Western Turks arrived and five thousand people took the opportunity to cause chaos, it would undoubtedly be a disaster.
After the camp was divided, those people did not dare to cause trouble for the safety of their own people.
Lin Xuan couldn't help but give Cheng Yaojin a thumbs up in his heart.
Because of the influence of the novel and the fact that Cheng Yaojin was always careless, Lin Xuan always subconsciously regarded him as a fierce general.
In fact, most of the evaluations of Cheng Yaojin in official history are that he was brave and resourceful.
If Cheng Yaojin was really just a reckless man, he wouldn't have been so important to Li Shimin.
Is a man who has served as a king for three generations really just a reckless man?
Although Cheng Yaojin was dismissed from office in history because of his defeat during the campaign against the Western Turks, there may not be intentional factors on his part.
At that time, Li Zhi was in power and Wu Zetian was favored. The situation was very complicated. It was not impossible for Cheng Yaojin to protect himself wisely.
The historical truth cannot be verified, but Lin Xuan knows very well that Cheng Yaojin is definitely not just a fierce general as people think.
Lin Xuan was a little embarrassed. Although Cheng Yaojin had been prepared for it, he talked to him so much. It was obvious that he wanted to teach him.
"Uncle Cheng, my nephew has learned a lesson." Lin Xuan bowed respectfully.
In this era where the disciples were taught and the masters starved to death, Cheng Yaojin could teach him so carefully. No matter what, he would accept this favor.
"Okay, it's getting late, go and have a rest early." Cheng Yaojin waved his hand and said.
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Early the next morning, Cheng Yaojin summoned the generals, and then asked him to invite Qi Jinlan Dulu over.
Cheng Yaojin not only did not make things difficult for Qi Jinlan Dulu, but also treated him very favorably. Therefore, Qi Jinlan Dulu did not appear to be very depressed. However, when the tribe was destroyed, Qi Jinlan Dulu was greatly hit and he was left alone all night.
Sleeping, eyes red.
"I've seen the general!" Qi Jinlan Dulu saluted Cheng Yaojin.
Cheng Yaojin smiled and said: "Chief Mukun, don't be too polite. I invite you here because I have something to discuss with you."
"General, just give your orders."
Although Qijinlandulu didn't know the saying "Man is a man and I am a fish," he knew this truth very well, so he was very knowledgeable.
"I don't have enough soldiers. I want to recruit 5,000 people from the Mukun tribe. I wonder if the leader of Mukun is willing?" Cheng Yaojin looked at Qi Jinlan Dulu with a smile.
"This..." Qi Jinlan Dulu naturally didn't want to agree. Who knew whether Cheng Yaojin would let his people become cannon fodder, but looking at the smile on Cheng Yaojin's face, he always felt that there was a trace of murderous intent in it.
Qiqi Jinlan Dulu said: "Since the Mukun tribe has surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, it will definitely obey the orders of the Tang Dynasty."
Cheng Yaojin was very satisfied with his knowledge and interest. He nodded and said: "In that case, please ask Chief Mu Kun to go and select it in person. When the battle is won, I will definitely ask your Majesty for your merits."
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"yes."
Qi Jinlan Dulu went down with the general arranged by Cheng Yaojin.
Cheng Yaojin put away the smile on his face and said: "You must be careful and not make the slightest mistake, do you understand?"
"Yes!" everyone responded in unison.
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"General, no good, something big has happened."
Lin Xuan and Xue Rengui had just returned to Xiaoyongwei's camp when Cheng Chumo came up to them with an ugly expression.
"What's wrong?" Lin Xuan asked a little strangely.
If reinforcements from the Western Turks were coming, there was no reason Cheng Chumo would know about it before he did.
"Last night, Changsun Chong robbed a woman from the Mukun tribe and went back. I just got the news," Cheng Chumo said.
"What!" Lin Xuan's expression changed.
This matter is very difficult. Cheng Yaojin just issued an order yesterday not to allow treachery or robbery as it violates military law.
According to military law, such a situation would definitely lead to death.
But Changsun Chong's identity is different. Once he makes trouble, if Cheng Yaojin doesn't punish him, how can he convince the public?