The wind was fierce and the dark clouds were rolling. On the open grassland, the thunderous sound of horse hooves could be heard. The large group of Wuhuan troops rushed towards their homeland of Cole City like lightning.
It turned out that Nanlou was really shocked after he got the news that his Cole City had been conquered by the Han army. Nanlou thought anxiously: If he was fighting here, some Han army would come to sneak attack his Cole City.
?No matter what Nanlou thinks, Nanlou knows clearly: all the women and children of his clan are left in Cole City. Now that Cole City has been conquered by the Han army, he must not be exterminated.
.I have to go back quickly to rescue. Even though the city is broken, I still have to get the women and children back no matter what.
Just like that, Nanlou immediately withdrew his troops and headed towards his home base. But suddenly, just where Wuhuan Nanlou's troops had just rushed past, there were dozens of turfs turning over, and dozens of people emerged from underneath.
Come on. As soon as these people emerged from the hole in the ground, they immediately lit the fire and lit the fire oil ditch that had been buried long ago. At the same time, these people shot several loud arrows into the sky.
The people in ambush at the other end of the grassland also immediately lit a fire. In an instant, golden snakes rushed through it, and the flames ran wildly. The fire quickly followed the buried kerosene ditch, forming a huge fire ring, and the sulfur was sprinkled there.
, also driven by the fire, it caught fire. The wind helped the fire, and the fire borrowed the power of the wind. The fire filled the sky and swept through the world with a radius of no less than two hundred miles.
Not to mention, this is what Youzhou has been doing frequently in burning wasteland and opening up fields in recent years. This allowed Huang Shuai, Mu Peng and others to follow Zhang Yan's intention to get so much sulfur and kerosene to set up this ambush.
Now, Zhang Yan's strategy has been completely realized. But the Wuhuan cavalry, who were in the sea of fire, were wailing loudly and burning to the sky. It was a miserable scene.
However, these hundreds of thousands of Wuhuan troops were so heroic! After rushing forward and following up, they used their corpses to press out a passage in the sea of fire. In the end, nearly 30,000 troops escaped from the sea of fire. It is a pity that
, Zhang Yan was already waiting there, surrounded by his men. All the Wuhuan cavalry who escaped from the sea of fire glared at Zhang Yan's Black Mountain army with hatred. They only looked forward to the leader Nanlou's arrival.
Give the order and fight the troops in front of you.
Although Nanlou was also extremely sad and angry, he weighed the strength of both sides. He knew that the army that ambushed him in front of him must also be the army that broke into his city. Now his people and children are all in the hands of the other party. He just said
How could my remnant army of less than 30,000 men and women, who had just escaped from the sea of fire, be the enemy of this countless powerful force that was just waiting for work?
Nanlou sighed, stepped forward on horseback, and shouted to Zhang Yan's troops: "The army on the opposite side has listened. I am Lord Wu Heng of Shanggu, Nanlou. I would like to ask the general who leads the army to come out and answer the question."
Huang Shuai said to Zhang Yan: "Chief, what are you talking about to that old ghost? Let the brothers rush up and wipe out these barbarians in one fell swoop. That's it."
Zhang Yan waved her hand to stop the dissuasion of her subordinates on both sides. She urged her horse forward and lowered her voice and asked Nanlou, "What's the matter?"
The only thing Nanlou could see was that the general was completely wrapped in iron armor. Not an inch of his skin was exposed. He looked so mysterious and majestic. He also had the mask of an evil ghost on his face.
What's more, it is filled with all kinds of evil spirits, which is frightening.
Nanlou calmed down and asked Zhang Yan: "What do you call this general? Where are his troops? I, the Nanlou clan, have no grudges against you in the past and have no grudges recently. Why did you lead the army to persecute my clan?"
Zhang Yan still lowered her voice and said: "Who I am is not important. What is important is that my army is the Han army. It is also the army and horse of Youzhou. Do you have anything else to ask?"
Zhang Yan's voice, through the iron helmet, seemed so insubstantial, but it fell into Nanlou's ears like a thunder. The army of Youzhou? The army of Youzhou, weren't they all entangled by Gongsun Du and the others? These
Where did the army come from? Nanlou couldn't help but feel sad and angry when he thought that his city had been destroyed and that all his people and children had fallen into the hands of Youzhou soldiers and horses. And of the 150,000 elite members of his family, there were only 30,000 left.
shouted: "Gongsun Du mistook me!"
Nanlou had finished venting his anger. When he saw that the general in front of him was still looking at him, he couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope in his heart. He begged Zhang Yan: "I know very well that I am unworthy of the Taiwei this time. But I have also been affected by this."
Gongsun Du's deception. This time, the villain's entire clan has suffered heavy losses. I wonder if the general can show great mercy and let the villain lead the whole clan again and submit to the Taiwei. The villain is willing to swear to the Immortal God to follow him forever.
Lord Taiwei, I will never betray you again."
Zhang Yan shook her head and said: "Impossible! Too much blood has been shed between our two clans this time. It cannot be healed. One party must perish."
Nanlou's hope was shattered. He couldn't help but shouted angrily: "Since you were not prepared to reconcile with us early in the morning, why are you still talking to me on the phone?"
Zhang Xiu secretly cursed: You are confused. Am I also confused? Even a fool could see it just now. Your army was full of will to die. If I had fought with you at that time, I would have suffered heavy casualties. Now, your men
After these soldiers have been here for a long time, the nerves that have been tense should be relaxed. The original fatigue should also come up. The will to die in my heart should also be broken. Of course, at this time, I will wipe out your clan in one fell swoop.
. Is it possible that you are still here to cause harm?
But although Zhang Yan thought so, she was afraid of rekindling the anger of Nanlou and the others. Instead of saying so clearly to Nanlou, she continued to weaken the fighting spirit of Nanlou and the others and said: "The world is clear. Those who have repeatedly repaid their displeasure will destroy the human race.
, everyone will be destroyed. Anyone who offends our country will be corrected no matter how far away you are. You don’t think about our Youzhou’s kindness to you and others. I help you with food and cloth so that your clan can develop. Instead, you covet the wealth of our Youzhou.
, carried out this unjust act of robbery. Since you have the intention to invade our Youzhou, you should have the consciousness of being exterminated by our Youzhou. Now disaster is in front of you. Who can you blame?"
These words were spoken by Zhang Yan with his power, although the sound was not loud. But the two soldiers and others could all hear them clearly. Among the Wuhuan soldiers who escaped from the fire, some understood it and some did not.
If you don't understand, ask someone who understands. In the end, these soldiers no longer looked sad and angry. Instead, they lowered their heads with regret. Their morale collapsed. And the Black Mountain Army under Zhang Yan also felt that this
It was a just war to protect the nation. Everyone raised their heads proudly and had high morale.
Nanlou also let out a long sigh, full of regret. But now that the life and death of his entire clan was at stake, Nanlou had to put in the last effort to say: "General, this villain has realized his sin. I am willing to die to atone for my sin."
Please also ask this general to show mercy and leave a way for our people to survive." After Nanlou finished speaking, tears came down.
Zhang Yan couldn't help but feel a little sad. Zhang Yan secretly cursed herself for not being cruel enough. But she still gave Nanlou a chance and said: "I can preserve the lives of all the old and weak people in your Cole City. But I will move them in."
Youzhou is scattered and settled in various places. And you and other people in charge must die. Moreover, your remaining soldiers must join our army in Youzhou, and you must also swear to God that you will follow the Taiwei Lord for life and never die.
Betrayal, only the orders of Lord Taiwei are obeyed."
Nanlou was overjoyed when he heard that Zhang Yan's demands were similar to the annexation and integration of grassland tribes. If he was defeated this time, his tribe would of course follow the stronger side and surrender. Moreover, his tribe could move to
In the mainland of the Central Plains, farming the land makes a living, and you no longer have to live in pursuit of water and grass and fight to the death for God. That is the goal of your fight and your lifelong dream. Unexpectedly, after your defeat, it will be realized. Thinking of this, Nanlou felt a little bit in his heart
He was bitter and a little self-deprecating. However, Nanlou was still happy to announce Zhang Yan's promise loudly to the warriors in his clan. At the same time, he informed the warriors in his clan that from now on, the entire population of the clan would be integrated into the Han people.
No more running around for food.
Later, Nanlou called out the elders of his line and died with a smile. The collective suicide of more than 350 people seemed so tragic. Even Zhang Yan was shocked. Zhang Yan did not expect that these people would
He walked so calmly. Zhang Yan sighed with emotion and resolutely swore: "Huang Tian is above. Disciple Zhang Yan hereby swears an oath. He will live up to the trust of Master Nanlou and protect his people's safe life. No one is equal to my people."
There is an inside and outside.”
At this time, the remaining soldiers in Nanlou also dismounted and swore with both sadness and joy: to be loyal to Lord Taiwei Youzhou wholeheartedly and to obey any orders of Lord Zhang Yan.
Zhang Yan ordered people to give Nanlou and others a grand burial, and then led his troops towards Tianma City.
On that day, Zang Ba of Macheng saw another army of soldiers and horses coming, just a few days after seeing Nanlou's troops retreat. He was very nervous. When he found out that Zhang Yan's troops had recently surrendered to Lord Taiwei,
And it was this group of people who used a fire to burn down the Shanggu Wuhuan clan in Nanlou. They also saw the talisman that Liu Ming had left for Zhang Yan. Then they took Zhang Yan into Tianma City.
After entering the government office in Tianma City and no one else was around, Zhang Yan took off his helmet and asked Zang Ba: "How is our Youzhou doing now? Is the Taiwei back?"
Zang Ba took a look and saw that it was him. Only then did he understand why the Black Mountain Army surrendered to Lord Taiwei. He quickly saluted Zhang Yan again and said: "I have been trapped here by Wuhuan's soldiers and horses. Even the Goshawk sent a message.
It is also because some of the Wuhuan troops are proficient in this technique and cannot be passed on. Therefore, I do not know the current situation in Youzhou. I do not know whether the lord has returned to Youzhou."
Zhang Yan said helplessly: "Hurry up and inform Mr. Guan and the others that the crisis in Tianma City has been resolved and that all the Nanlou clan has surrendered. They are about to prepare to move to the mainland of Youzhou and live in scattered settlements. Let them send people to deal with it. And I
I will immediately lead troops and horses to join them and break the siege of Jixian County."
Zang Ba nodded in agreement. Then Zang Ba said that he would follow Zhang Yan back to the army to rescue the siege.
Zhang Yan frowned and said, "You are gone. What will happen to Tianma City?"
Zang Ba smiled and said: "Beizi was not the defender guarding Tianma in the first place. He came to Tianma City to help in the battle and rescue the siege under the orders of General Yang. Now that the crisis in Tianma City is gone, Beizhi should go back.
Give the order to Mr. Yang. Moreover, the original guard of Tianma City, Xian Yufu, is also very outstanding. He can defend Tianma City with no mistakes. But Ji County is a land of employment. No matter how many soldiers and horses there are, it will not be too much.
There are so many.”
Zhang Yan felt that what Zang Ba said made sense, so she agreed.
At that moment, Zang Ba handed over Tianma City to Xian Yufu. He led the black cavalry and Zhang Yan first, leaving 10,000 infantrymen to guard the tribesmen who came from Nanlou Cole City. They waited for Guan Ning to send people to settle down and resettle them.
At this time, Liu Ming had led 30,000 cavalry and horses to Youzhou and joined Guan Ning and others.
Guan Ning, Bing Yuan, and Hua Xin were really busy during the days when Zhao Yun left. They gathered a team of 100,000 troops. Now that Liu Ming is back, Guan Ning and others
They all felt relieved and happily reported the incident to Liu Ming.
Liu Ming was really shocked when he heard the report from Guan Ning and the others. The abilities of these people were too strong. In such a short period of time, they had assembled a team of 100,000 people. It should not be underestimated.
It seems that I still underestimated their abilities.
Liu Ming couldn't help it anymore. He led his men to the army recruited by Guan Ning and took a closer look. But at this look, Liu Ming almost lost his joy. It was so funny. These newly recruited troops
, it is not at all like what I imagined, not even the first level of the power of my own troops. There is neither the grassroots backbone of the company organization nor the general commander. Moreover, the training is not very good, and the management is also quite loose. The only good one
, that is, these people are all strong and strong people, and they are full of fighting spirit to protect Youzhou. Liu Ming sighed somewhat, Guan Ning and others, although their personal abilities are not small, after all, they are good at internal affairs and not good at military affairs.
With such a scale, it is pretty good.
Later, Liu Ming learned that after Gongsun Du trapped Jixian, he actually divided his troops to attack the interior of Youzhou. But at the beginning, Gongsun Du first sent an army of 50,000, divided into five groups, each with 10,000 troops.
The people and horses raided the villages around Ji County, preparing to grab some food for the army. Unexpectedly, just as Guo Jia expected, the people of Youzhou, who had a tough folk custom, were now resettled with more than a million people.
The surrendered soldiers of the Yellow Turbans. Gongsun Du and his men went to sweep them away, which immediately aroused public anger. When Gongsun Du's troops passed by each route, people from dozens of villages gathered together, and there were tens of thousands of them.
These people were familiar with the terrain. At that time, they eroded Gongsun Du's army, which was divided into five groups.