Qin Huaidao saw that the enemy army was defeated like a mountain, and he was completely relieved. He said that he was not nervous about the battle just now. It was a lie. If the enemy army did not withdraw, but instead fought steadily and advanced step by step, he might win, but he would definitely win.
It was tragic, the losses were huge, and I don’t know why the enemy made a fatal mistake and suddenly withdrew.
"Is there something wrong within the enemy?"
The matter was strange, but it was no longer important. Qin Huaidao shouted: "Send the order, surround and kill the enemy troops, and fight quickly. We must not let any of them escape and surrender without killing them."
"Obey the order." Zhao Long excitedly waved the order flag and issued the order.
After half a day, Zhao Long felt that his arms were shaking with soreness, but he didn't care and was very excited. This was a big victory, and it was an order passed down by him, and he could brag about it for a lifetime.
"Will there be any consequences if I accept surrender?" Li Derjian reminded from the side.
Surrendering means that people need to be treated and fed, which requires resources. Moreover, these people have hatred in their hearts and will take revenge, which is a huge hidden danger.
Of course, Qin Huaidao understood the disadvantages and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter. We need to manage it after we win it. Management requires people, so where can we find free labor?"
"That's how it is, wonderful!" Li Derjian said sincerely as he understood everything clearly.
The two came to the big tent, sat down around a bonfire, and had some horse meat grilled on the volcano. After the battle, the most indispensable thing was horse meat.
Qin Huaidao added some dry wood to the bonfire, turned the fire low, and said in a low voice: "After Qiemo City is captured, I plan to return to Chang'an."
"No, it's too dangerous." Li Derjian almost jumped up. The man in Chang'an was not a soft-hearted person. He learned that everyone had taken over a large area of Turkic territory and raised tens of thousands of private troops. Maybe they were sharpening their swords and waiting.
"Don't worry, listen to me."
Qin Huaidao interrupted, looking towards the east in the direction of Chang'an with deep and wise eyes, and smiled: "If you don't go, the Chang'an man might send a large army over. Should we hand over the army at that time, or not? If we don't hand over, we will take the initiative.
If there is a war, if I go there, he will have no excuse."
"That's what I say, but it's too dangerous."
"It's dangerous if you don't go, but it's not dangerous if you go. The man in Chang'an is afraid of our tens of thousands of troops and my explosive packs and other means, so he doesn't dare to take action. Believe it or not, as long as I go back, he will deliberately win over me.
, a high-ranking official, Houjue, finally said that the attack on the Turks was his credit, and it was the imperial court who instructed me to do so."
Li Derjian suddenly smiled: "It is really possible that that person... values his political achievements and face more than his life. If the attack on the Turks is his instruction, the credit will be his and his name will be remembered through the ages. Such a good thing is absolutely impossible with his character.
If you won’t let me go, will you agree?”
"Why not?" Qin Huaidao raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth.
"Ah...what do you mean?" Li Derjian was a little confused. Why should the honor earned by his brothers be given to others?
Qin Huaidao waved his hand and said with a smile: "If you want to say that it is the imperial court's instruction, should we give the army pay and food? If our weapons are broken, do we need to replenish them? Should we give rewards to our brothers based on their merits? Isn't it necessary for local construction?
Do we need a large amount of funding? Do we need to allow trade? Isn’t it possible to get 10 million yuan?”
"Hahaha, I understand." Li Derjian suddenly realized that as long as the Chang'an man was willing to pay for such a huge amount of money, why not agree? Anyway, the mountains are high and the emperor is far away, and everyone has the final say here.
No killing.
Suddenly thinking of something, Li Derjian reminded: "What if the imperial court sends someone to take over?"
"If you obey, keep it. If you don't... this is a Turk. There are Turks who are dissatisfied with the governance and looking for opportunities to retaliate. Isn't it normal to kill a few officials?" Qin Huaidao said with a sneer, murderous intent bursting out of his eyes.
A gust of wind blew by, bringing with it a bit of chilling feeling.
The bonfire danced fiercely, as if in response to Qin Huaidao's decision.
After a while, Qin Huaidao fiddled with the bonfire and said slowly: "After Qiemo City is captured, I intend to appoint Xue Rengui as the commander of the garrison. What do you think?"
"My abilities and military exploits are sufficient, but I'm afraid a few of them won't accept it," Li Derjian reminded.
Su Dingfang was stationed in Loulan City, and Luo Tong was stationed in Qitun City. But also fighting together were the three brothers Cheng Chumo, as well as Luo Zhang, Luo Ying, Fang Yiai, Li Yixie and others. They all had great military exploits, outstanding family backgrounds, and irreversible relationships.
, once it is not handled well, there will be hidden dangers.
Qin Huaidao nodded knowingly, thought for a while, and said: "The staff department was established at the beginning and took charge of training after the war. The captains, camp commanders, and regimental commanders took turns to train the generals to teach the military techniques needed to be mastered at all levels and improve their command capabilities. As for
I will take care of your worries."
"What do you mean, continue to the west?" Li Derjian asked. Apart from continuing to conquer the west and expanding the territory, he could not think of any other way to appease everyone.
Qin Huaidao nodded in agreement, took out the map, spread it out, and said in a cold voice: "To the west is Lan City and Nirang City. To the west, there is a lot of territory. Everyone can be settled. How much territory can be laid and how many troops can be led depends on everyone.
Yes, but not right now. We cannot use troops within half a year. We will focus on digesting the territory and troops we have obtained."
"There are two major tribes, Dianhe and Nuzhi, between Qitun and Qiemo City. Do you want it?"
Qin Huaidao nodded in acquiescence, and there was no room for others to sleep soundly on the side of the bed?
The two chatted for a while, and Xue Rengui hurried over with the unconscious King Qiemo. With excitement on his face, he threw the person to the ground like a garbage dump, clasped his fists and said, "Young master, you are lucky to have lived up to your fate!"
"died?"
"No, just comatose."
"That's good. Sit down and eat some freshly roasted horse meat. This battle was so majestic and the blood is boiling. It's very good." Qin Huaidao praised, cut off a piece of meat with a claw knife and handed it over.
Xue Rengui was not polite, took it and chewed it in his mouth, full of excitement.
"Instruct all ministries to speed up the cleaning of the battlefield, treat the prisoners, do not kill indiscriminately, and bury the pots to make rice. We will set off in an hour. I will arrive at the gate of Qiemo City before dark." Qin Huaidao looked at Zhao Long who was waiting next to him.
"Obey the order!" Zhao Long quickly ran to deliver the order.
At this time, Luo Ying ran over excitedly: "Uncle, happy, this battle was so successful, we found Prince Qiemo, the leader of the crossbow cavalry, but it's a pity that he is dead."
"Have you even collected the crossbows?"
"We have collected them all and captured a lot of crossbow arrows, enough for a big battle."
"That's good, give some to the brothers in the Guards Battalion."
"No problem." Luo Ying agreed and hurried away.
"I'm going to take people to tally the results." Li Derjian also hurried away.
There were only two people left at the scene. General Qin Huaidao explained the military reform in detail, and finally emphasized: "I want to appoint you as the commander of the garrison of Qiemo City, and Cheng Chubi as the deputy commander to guard Qiemo City.
We don’t have enough manpower, so you will be in charge of military affairs for the time being. Is that okay?”
"Is it possible?" Xue Rengui looked at Cheng Chumo and others who were approaching with some worry.
Qin Huaidao said knowingly: "It doesn't matter, as long as you nod, I will take care of the rest."
"I have no problem, thank you young master for your trust, but what should I do over at Qinjiazhuang?" Xue Rengui reminded again, as a military god, Xue Rengui still likes to lead troops.
"Chang'an needs to be reorganized. I'll go back and deal with it in a few days."
"In this case, I will obey the young master's arrangements and guarantee that the city will be safe." Xue Rengui responded solemnly, feeling excited. He was leading the army independently, and he was also the commander of an army of more than 30,000 people. He could be regarded as a feudal official.
What I have learned throughout my life can finally be put to use.
At this time, Cheng Chumo, Fang Yiai and Li Yixie came hand in hand.
Everyone sat around excitedly, talking about their achievements in the battle just now, while eating horse meat. Not long after, Luo Ying, Luo Zhang and Luo Wu also came over.
After a while, Li Jingren hurried over and handed Qin Huaidao a note with a solemn expression.
There were only four words on the note: The saint is critically ill!
Saint is the honorific title given to Li Er of Chang'an. It is a special title. When he saw the word "critically ill", he thought of the previous serious illness and the incident of the King of Jin supervising the country. Qin Huaidao's heart skipped a beat. With the ability of the imperial doctor, there was no reason for him to suddenly become critically ill unless external intervention intervened.
,Did something happen in the palace?
"It seems that we have to go back as soon as possible."
An idea flashed through his mind. Qin Huaidao threw the note into the bonfire and burned it. It quickly turned into ashes. He looked at Li Jingren and asked, "Where are the supplies?"
"On the way, we can get here before dark."
"Inform them to be transported directly to Qiemo City. The army will eat quickly. After cleaning the battlefield, they will take the prisoners and set off. The troops will be sent to Qiemo City." Qin Huaidao said and looked at the crowd, his sharp eyes a little more worried.
Everyone felt Qin Huaidao's worries and did not dare to be careless, so they accepted the promise and left.
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