The pungent smell of blood filled the void, and even the mountain wind could not dissipate the strong smell for a long time. The victorious side was cleaning the battlefield, not sparing any useful materials, even stabbing the horses that were not dead yet, and draining the blood.
, cut it into eight pieces, put it on the backs of other war horses, and tied it up.
On a hillside, Qin Huaidao was sitting on the ground resting, looking around silently, feeling unhappy. Pu Tao really sent tens of thousands of people as expected. Although they were all killed, Pu Tao easily sent tens of thousands of people.
From a human perspective, the number of troops his tribe can fight may exceed expectations, and the subsequent battle will not be easy to fight.
It is impossible to withdraw the troops. Enemies have been formed and it will only be over if one side falls completely.
While he was meditating, brothers came one after another, and everyone gathered around and talked excitedly about the battle just now.
Luo Tong had just killed a happy man and was in a good mood. When everyone arrived, he looked at Qin Huai and said: "Brother Qin, it will take some time to clean up the battlefield. Tell me how to fight next? The troops have basically returned to their mission after this battle. How about I
Take the people and kill them directly to Pu Tao."
Everyone stopped talking and looked at Qin Huaidao.
Although the battle is won, the war has just begun. People who know their tactics know that the dangers ahead will be even greater.
Qin Huaidao suppressed his thoughts and said in a deep voice: "I suspect that Pu Tao still has more than 20,000 fighting soldiers. If we attack forcefully, the losses will be too great and it is not advisable."
"No way? Didn't Chi Xian only have about 20,000 prisoners? We killed three thousand before, but now we have killed tens of thousands, and there are still about 10,000 left at most. With a comparable force and proper management, we have a great chance of winning." Luo Tong reminded.
"The people of the Chixian tribe may not have lied to us, but what if the information they have is wrong? There are overt and covert conflicts among the tribes, who will expose their true strength? Be careful and you will not make a big mistake." Qin Huaidao reminded.
Everyone thought it made sense and remained silent.
After a while, Cheng Chumo suggested: "How about I lead a feint attack, draw out the pursuers, and stage another ambush?"
"It's too difficult. Pu Tao has lost tens of thousands of people. If you can guess our combat strength, we can no longer divide our troops to pursue them. We will defend to the death and ask for help from other tribes. Once the alliance is united and Nu Nu sends out troops, we will be very passive." Qin Huaidao shook his head.
Rejected, his eyes flashed with wisdom.
Everyone nodded and thought about it.
The atmosphere was a little depressing for a while.
Luo Tong didn't like this kind of suppression and asked bluntly: "If this doesn't work, that won't work either, so how can we fight?"
Everyone was used to obeying Qin Huaidao's orders, so they all looked over.
Qin Huaidao was silent in thought, deducing various pros and cons, and then said after a while: "Since Pu Tao has sent tens of thousands of people here, it means that they have been alert and defensive. It will be very difficult to attack again, unless at all costs, but this is not what we want."
Yes, so we can use retreat to advance."
"How to fight?" Everyone said almost in unison.
"Divide the troops and capture the remaining three small tribes in Qitun overnight to increase our strength. We will wait until Pu Tao can no longer sit still and send people up." Qin Huaidao said solemnly.
"It makes sense. Anyway, Pu Tao can't shrink out and it's hard to fight. If they don't come out, we won't be a threat. We can free up our hands to clear the periphery and increase our strength. This is a good method. I will take charge of two small tribes and ensure that
Take it overnight." Luo Tong said happily.
"I'm responsible for winning the next one." Cheng Chumo also said.
"And me." Fang Yiai was not to be outdone.
Qin Huaidao estimated the strength of the troops and said sternly: "There are three small tribes left in Yanzhi, Shanxi and Xunyi. The strength of Yanzhi does not exceed three thousand, and there are more than 2,000 in Shanxi and Xunyi. Luo Tong, you lead the troops to attack Yanzhi.
Cheng Chumo is responsible for being good at it, and Fang Yiai is responsible for following it. We will do it after dark, and after taking it all, we will move them to the catalog department."
"Follow the order." The three of them excitedly clasped their fists and accepted the order.
"What about me?" Li Yixie asked.
"You and Luo Zhang go back first with the trophies." Qin Huaidao warned, his eyes fell on Luo Ying, and added: "Luo Ying, Zhao Long, choose the horses, one person and two horses in the army, come with me."
"Follow the order!"
"What are you going to do?" everyone asked in surprise.
"Do something, don't worry." Qin Huaidao said perfunctorily without saying anything about it.
Everyone felt something was wrong and wanted to persuade again. Qin Huaidao continued: "No one else can do this. I have to take action personally. Don't worry, there are special forces and guards battalions here. Even if there is danger, don't be afraid. If you can't fight, you can run away."
Speaking of which, I don’t think anyone can give me any advice.
Not long after, Luo Ying and Zhao Long led their troops to select war horses and get ready to go.
The battlefield was almost cleaned, and the armies were separated and each performed his or her duties.
Qin Huaidao led his people towards the west.
Running wildly all the way, we arrived at a plain with lush water and grass at dusk. In front of us were densely packed yurts, a river meandering through, and white sheep and galloping horses could be vaguely seen.
Qin Huaidao reined in his horse and stopped, looking ahead in silence.
Luo Ying and Zhao Long didn't know what was going on and exchanged glances. Seeing each other's shock, Luo Ying couldn't help but ask: "Uncle, is this the Pu Tao tribe? People like us are too dangerous."
"Yes, I didn't expect the young master to come directly to the Pu Tao tribe." Zhao Long was also a little panicked, he was too bold.
"Don't be afraid, the worst case scenario is running away, one person and two horses, what are you worried about?" Qin Huaidao smiled lightly, looking at the cavalry rushing out from the tribe in front, there were at least two thousand in number, and the tribe was full of people, sirens were blaring, and people were constantly coming.
Getting on the horse, just as I guessed, I was already prepared.
"We've stirred a hornet's nest now." Even though Luo Ying was so bold, he couldn't help but become nervous.
"Alert!" Zhao Long shouted loudly.
"Don't panic, hold on still." Qin Huaidao shouted, not taking the coming person seriously and waiting patiently.
Not long after, the cavalry rushed to a stop about a hundred meters away. One man stepped forward and shouted, "Who are you and why are you here?"
He was speaking in Turkic language, but Qin Huaidao couldn't understand him, so he shouted: "Let the leader of your tribe come out and answer."
The other party didn't know what Qin Huaidao said, but seeing that Qin Huaidao had no intention of taking action, he hesitated for a moment, then pulled his horse back to report. Not long after, a general came up and asked in unskilled Tang dialect: "Are you from the Tang Dynasty?"
"Let your leader come out and answer." Qin Huaidao said again.
"How can you see our leader if you want? Tell us your purpose." The other party scolded him disdainfully.
"Three thousand people the first time, and tens of thousands people the second time, were all killed by me. Are they qualified enough?" Qin Huaidao asked in a cold voice, and a terrifying murderous intention erupted.
"What?"
The other party was shocked, suddenly realized something, and angrily shouted: "It's you, and you dare to attack the door. You are looking for death." Then he pulled out his sword and gave the order to attack.
When Qin Huaidao showed his identity, he thought about the other party's reaction. He was well prepared and shouted loudly: "Want to fight? Yes, it depends on how many tens of thousands of troops you have in Pu Tao. If you are willing, you can come after me."
When the opponent heard that they were chasing him, his momentum stagnated. He either put down the raised sword or not put it down. He stared at Qin Huaidao with his eyes and shouted angrily: "You deliberately provoke me, want me to pursue you, and then set up an ambush?"
"Do you dare to chase me?" Qin Huaidao asked with feigned disdain.
The other party instantly imagined that a huge trap was waiting for him, and the person in front was a bait. He could not be fooled. He quickly suppressed the impulse and asked: "What on earth do you want to do?"
Seeing that the opponent was shocked, Qin Huaidao secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, but his face remained cold and solemn, and he shouted: "We have lost more than 13,000 people, and the Putao tribe's vitality has been greatly damaged. Even if I don't take action, Dianhe, Nuzhi and other tribes will
Once I learn about the situation, I will also pounce on you and take a bite to divide you, right?"
"Impossible, do they dare?"
Qin Huaidao heard that the other party used a question instead of an affirmative sentence, so his guess was correct, and he sneered: "You should know whether you dare or not. Even if they don't know how, I am still here, I can kill more than 10,000 of you, just
If you can continue to kill, Dianhe, and Nuzhi may join forces with me to carve you up together after learning about the situation."
"Come here and give it a try if you dare." The other party was furious and trembling with anger, but he was afraid of something and did not dare to order the troops to attack directly.
Qin Huaidao became more and more sure that his guess was correct, and continued: "You and I have already fought, and no one will stop fighting. We must decide the winner. Either you lead people to kill us, and we will continue to kill, or you can call your tribe leader, I
Your patience is limited and you don’t like waiting for others, so make your choice.”
The other party was so angry that he gritted his teeth. He thought it was a conspiracy and did not dare to give the order to attack. His face was so gloomy that it was almost dripping with water. He suddenly pulled the horse's head and walked back, saying: "Wait."
Luo Ying watched the other party go away and whispered: "Uncle, what kind of show are you singing?"
"Yes, young master, what are your intentions? Do you want brothers to make preparations in advance?" Zhao Long also asked.
"Just wait and see." Qin Huaidao said with a smile. He was not sure about what was going to happen next, but he had to give it a try.