More than an hour later, the battlefield was completely cleaned. The Yaochashui Alliance Formation, with Wang Xun's Tang Army as the main force, killed more than 4,300 enemy soldiers and captured more than 12,000 enemy soldiers. In addition, they also harvested
There were more than 6,000 war horses, more than 1,300 camels, and countless armors and weapons. As for the losses of the coalition forces, almost every family's losses were between one hundred and several hundred, which was completely negligible.
The harvest was so huge, but the losses were negligible. Every participating prince had a smile on his face. However, people's hearts had always been looking forward to Shu. Soon, everyone discovered that the Dashi soldiers and horses, which were so powerful in the past, were now completely "unbearable".
"One blow". There are still a few days before winter begins. If the Hammer King is willing to lead everyone further south...
Although the victory in the field battle was hearty, the harvest was far less than that of the broken city. Thinking that the two cities of Tamei and Hulun, which were close to Iron Gate, had now become little wives who had been stripped of their clothes, the princes felt "
"The desire" immediately became even more uncontrollable. As everyone knew about the Hammer King's personality, the suggestion of robbery could not be too clear. After some private flirting, the princes publicly launched the west at the cost of twenty horses.
Cao Zhongjie, the leader of Cao State, came forward to propose to Wang Xun on behalf of everyone to "continue to expand the results of the war."
Cao Zhongjie has always been very close to Wang Xun, and has very close contacts with the generals of the Dawan Governor's Mansion. However, he has little to say in terms of military affairs. Fortunately, he is thick-skinned enough, so he wandered around the commander's flag.
After a while, he saw an opportunity, approached Wang Xun, and asked with a salivating face: "Congratulations to the Governor, congratulations to the Governor, for destroying the great cannibal's century-old reputation in one battle. From now on, your troops and horses can be used at will in all parts of the Western Regions."
We’re back and forth!”
"If you have something to say, just say it quickly, don't make any detours for me!" Wang Xun was feeling frustrated that he had fallen into the trap of Aikelamu Jinchan's escape plan, so he glanced at him and responded calmly.
With one unexpected victory after another, his prestige has been increasing. He didn't need to speak loudly to scare Cao Zhongjie. The latter quickly lowered his head cautiously, looked at his toes and explained, "Actually, my subordinates also
Nothing happened. I just listened to what they said. The nearby cities of Hulun and Tanmu were very prosperous. And after this defeat, Aikelamu would definitely run back to Jiabulo.
, we dare not stop on the road. The distance to the left and right is only fifty miles. If the Grand Governor gives the order to leave now, tonight, tonight we can rest in the palace of the Lord of Hulun City!"
"Are you talking about Gumo Prefecture and Luona Prefecture?" Wang Xun frowned and pointed out the old names of the two cities in the Gaozong era. The two places are indeed very close to Tiemenguan, but there is no danger around them.
.And with the size of the troops under his command now, it is not appropriate to spread them out too much.
"Yes, it's the two states of Gumo and Luona. The city wall is not half as high as the iron gate. There are only about two thousand soldiers in the city. Our army can break through it with one blow. When we get to the city, we don't need the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty to take action. Let's see.
I, Xi Cao Erlang, how about..." Cao Zhongjie did not hear the hesitation in Wang Xun's words, and immediately raised his voice, saying that the defense forces of the two places were weak.
He was afraid that Wang Xun would not send troops, so he deliberately belittled his opponent's strength. However, he did not expect that there was someone in front of Wang Xun who really knew the defense forces of the two places. Before he could finish his words, he interrupted loudly.
, "Don't you need the Tang soldiers to take action?!!. Lord Cao is so proud. If the Tang army was not here, would you dare to go to Hulun City and shout loudly?"
Both sides spoke in authentic Tang dialect. There was no room for pretending to be stupid. Cao Zhongjie was blushing with shame. He looked up and found that the speaker was a prisoner who had not even loosened the rope. He immediately glared.
He raised his eyes and shouted sternly: "What business does it have to do with you that I asked the Governor to take a tassel? Are you a big food dog, do you still want to fight for a defense room for Hulun City?!"
"It's none of my business if you blow the cowhide to the sky. But I just can't stand it. A dog took advantage of its owner's momentum and started biting him. If you have the ability, don't let Tang Jun follow you. Lead the people to fight Hu Lun yourself.
City. If you don't run back with your head in your hands, I will walk backwards from now on." The tied prisoner shrugged with disdain on his face.
If he hadn't been in front of Wang Xun, Cao Zhongjie would have drawn out his knife and chopped the prisoner into two pieces. But now he didn't have the courage to do so. However, he couldn't swallow his breath, stamped his feet, and said loudly: "A prisoner, can you?"
To live to see the sun tomorrow, it depends on other people's mood. How dare you make a bet with Cao?! I will help you once today. I will only take my brothers to attack Hulun City. After defeating it, you don't have to fight backwards.
Let’s go. I’ll ask the Governor for a reward, and I’ll use your head as a drowning device!”
Say it, he knelt down and asked Wang Xun for a tassel. Wang Xun knew the strength of several servant countries under his command, and knew that even if Cao Zhongjie risked his life, he would not be able to conquer a big city with only his own soldiers and horses. He quickly removed it from the ground.
He pulled it up and said with a smile, "How come you can't stand the slightest emotion? As you said, he is a prisoner, and his life and death depend entirely on the mood of the governor. Is it worthy for you to have the same experience with him? Get up quickly and don't let outsiders see.
joke!"
"My subordinates obey." Cao Zhongjie was originally just trying to win a breath, but now that he has reached a higher level, he naturally no longer persists. Following Wang Xun's support, he stood up, never forgetting to glare at the prisoner, and said bitterly: "This guy
He who is a big cannibal but can speak fluent Tang dialect is definitely not a good bird. The governor should deal with him as soon as possible to avoid letting the wolf return to its den to raise the tiger!"
"Haha!" Wang Xun smiled and was noncommittal. He was very confident in his own strength, so he didn't like to kill the captives. In addition, the prisoner beside him dared to put on the cloak of Aikailamu and take the place of the captives at a critical moment.
Attracting Tang Jun's attention. This courage is also very admirable.
Aikailamu's substitute heard from the laughter that Wang Xun had no plans to execute him for the time being, and was even more dismissive of Cao Zhongjie. He curled his lips and retorted coldly, "Should you die if you can speak Tang dialect? Lord Cao is not from the Tang Dynasty either.
, how can Tang Yan speak so well and even change his last name to Tang Dynasty?!"
"I..." Cao Zhongjie was so angry that he couldn't do anything to him. He could only jump on the spot and wave his fists.
Of course Wang Xun couldn't continue to watch him being embarrassed. He turned around and glared at the prisoner, yelling, "Shut up if you don't want to die! If you continue to use your words, I will give you to Lord Cao as a slave! What he will do with you in the end is up to him.
It’s convenient.”
This threat was more effective than beheading in public, and the prisoner immediately shut his mouth obediently. Wang Xun thought for a while and continued to say to Cao Zhongjie, "It shouldn't be difficult to take advantage of the victory and capture a few cities. But defeat them.
After that, how to divide the troops for defense is a problem. If I give Hulun City to you, can you hold it?"
"This...?!" Cao Zhongjie lowered his head, not daring to answer Wang Xun's question directly. If the Tang army refused to station outside Tiemen Pass, he wouldn't dare to give him a hundred courages.
Facing Aikelamu's revenge alone. Although the latter has been beaten into a frightened state by Wang Xun, it is impossible for him to have the courage to take the initiative again in a short period of time.
The answer is obvious. Wang Xun had no choice but to smile helplessly. There are always two sides to everything. The princes along the Yaochashui River are weak, so they have to rely on the Tang Dynasty. Without the support of the Tang Dynasty, the princes along the coast will become
A reed without bones cannot withstand any strong wind.
But the timing was so convenient, and it would be a bit unwilling not to take advantage of the situation to expand the results. He frowned and said with a smile, "You don't have to feel ashamed. This winter, I had no intention of garrisoning troops south of Tiemenguan.
.But since we have already reached here, there is no point in going back empty-handed! Let’s just take advantage of the situation and sort out the surroundings, which can also reduce the burden on the brothers stationed in Iron Gate Pass this winter!"
"This...?" Cao Zhongjie didn't react at first, but then he bowed down in ecstasy, "I obey your orders. I will go and rectify the troops of my headquarters and clear the way for the Governor!"
He did what he said, and in a blink of an eye, he organized his team neatly. By the way, Wang Xun's latest strategic plan was also passed on to each prince. The princes heard that the Hammer King was going to lead everyone to "organize
"People from all over the vicinity immediately danced with joy. They all cheered up and took the initiative to apply for military service under the commander's banner.
The so-called combing, of course, means looting in all directions, and then leaving a devastated city and driving away. With the current momentum and strength of the coalition forces, the cities within two hundred miles south of Tiemen Pass have no ability to resist and no preparation time. Ai
Kailam's substitute knew the nature of the princes and the war traditions of the Western Regions. He closed his eyes and thought for a while, sighed, and suddenly spoke proactively, "Does the governor have to do this? Are you not afraid of being punished by the true god?"
"I need food, grass, and supplies!" Wang Xun glanced at him and responded casually, "As for the true god you mentioned, if he only allows cannibals to kill people and set fires, but does not allow others to repay blood debts, his ability and knowledge are probably very limited.
You may not be able to control me!"
"You are not allowed to insult the True God!" Aikelamu's substitute immediately jumped up and shouted loudly. Then, he realized his current prisoner status, sighed again, and whispered: "The True God will not be so narrow-minded. The True God does not agree with it.
Any evil deed. You misunderstand the true God."
"Maybe!" Wang Xun didn't have time to discuss matters of faith with the prisoner. He waved his hand and motioned to his followers to take the man away. "But I believe in my eyes!"
"What you see in your eyes is not everything!" The prisoner became excited again and struggled to leave. Seeing that Wang Xun was not interested in listening to his explanation, he suddenly became heartbroken and shouted loudly: "Master Governor, listen to me.
Lord Governor, listen to me. I can let you capture the city of Hulun without using a single soldier. Without using a single soldier!"
