Chapter 4 The Woman Exchanges Three Thousand Cavalry
In the second year of Xianqing (657 AD), the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, at one hour of the lunar calendar.
In the tent of Wuying in the Wuying in Qinwei, Wu Kang kept reading his home letters, and was unwilling to do so. The war lasted for three months, and his home letters were worth ten thousand gold, and he couldn't help but feel excited. His wife has recovered, and she is healthy and lively. She is at home and is safe and sound. Your husband should not worry.
The queen likes to make noise very much. As long as she takes time, she will bring Li Xian here. Mei Niang calls it a pity that the young couple is nurturing feelings, and it feels really a scam. Those outsiders admire Mrs. Chu and come to visit her home one after another. The only ones who have never been there are the Korean Lady and Minyue, who often visit each other.
Wu Kang had a feeling that Wu Shun and his daughter hated him very much, so why did they suddenly turn against each other? They were puzzled, let her go, it was going to rain, and my mother wanted her family, so I would take care of her. On the eighth day of the September 19th, the wife followed the queen to worship Buddha and asked the great master of the White Horse Temple to obtain the consecration of the peace talisman, which would protect her husband's safety.
Qian Shun reminded carefully that the meeting time was up and Wu Kang finally came back to his senses. He carefully put away the letter from his family, hid it in his close pocket, took off Minyue's talisman, and replaced it with his wife's talisman. Since he escaped from danger in the execution ground, Xiaoqing has become a Buddhist and has eaten vegetarian food and chanted Buddha's name all day long.
She and the queen Wu Meiniang finally had a common topic. Most of the time she met, she talked about Buddhism and sutras. Wu Kang did not believe in Buddhism, but did not reject Buddhism, and even was grateful to Buddha. The prevalence of Buddhism in the Tang Dynasty, to some extent, created a generation of queens. It promoted the equality of all living beings, so the people believed that there was nothing wrong with women ruled the world.
He took over the iron-mounted sword, looked at the hourglass on the couch, hung the horizontal sword around his waist, and walked out of the big tent. When he arrived at the rear tent of the central army, the chief general Su Dingfang, the Weinan guard Ren Yaxiang, the deputy guardian Xiao Siye, the right-leading general Xue Rengui, and others sat upright.
I felt very embarrassed. I came at the latest and I sincerely apologized sincerely. The bosses were very kind, not because they changed late, but because we came early. I met each other and returned to my wooden couch and sat cross-legged with my knife.
When Su Dingfang saw that everyone was together, he ordered his personal soldiers to patrol and went straight to the point: "Our army was defeated by Mukun's troops, Qu Luchuo led his people to escape, and Lan Duluo wanted to surrender, and there were probably more than 10,000 entries. The Lang general Xue Rengui, are the materials to appease them, have they been prepared?"
Xue Rengui stood up and replied with his fists: "One hundred carts of corn, three hundred pieces of jade and silk, and two hundred liters of fine wine are all ready. The prisoners of war and the wounded barracks have been dealt with. Just wait for the general to send an order to go to the Lazy Dulu team."
Su Dingfang nodded and came to the middle sand table. Everyone immediately surrounded him. He thought for a long time and said with his finger on the sand table: "Generals, please comfort Lazy Dulu, and the army immediately set off. Starting from Badao River, cross the Jinshan Mountain to the south, and cross the Yiyan River. The troops arrived at the Shuanghe River of Heluya and fought with him head-on. Do you agree?"
The big bosses were all shocked, staring at the sand table in a daze, and the tent was silent. Wu Kang stared at the terrain, compared his memories in his mind, and confirmed the march route. The Jinshan, which was heading east and west, was Mount Altai, which was in the northernmost part of Xinjiang, bordering Mongolia.
The east-west direction of the Yiji River is the Erthis River, the southern part of the Altai Mountains, and is a transnational river. The Herugazhan Shuanghe District has the Jinghe River and the Bortala River, so it is named after it. If you remember it well, it is the Uyghur Autonomous Region, Bole and Wenquan County. It borders Kazakhstan and is about 200 kilometers away from the Erthis River.
Finally someone spoke, and the Weinan Protector Ren Yaxiang said in a very tangled tone: "Our army has 40,000 troops, of which 25,000, and we will station here. Wait for the General of Zuotun Guard and General Zuotun Guard to head to the south. The remaining 15,000 will experience the battle the day before yesterday, and there are not many soldiers available for war."
Deputy Protector Xiao Siye responded to the report: "There are more than 3,000 wounded soldiers and nearly 1,000 infected soldiers. The war soldiers who can be dispatched shall not exceed 10,000. If the troops are approaching the Yiji River, He Lu will definitely block them. The army of ten Western Turkic surnames will at least 100,000."
Wu Kang quickly took action, dragged the north bank of the River and planted the red flags of all sizes, representing the number of Tang troops. Dragged the south bank of the River and planted ten blue flags, representing the 100,000 Turkic cavalry. I felt my scalp numb, and ten thousand to ten thousand, the troops were quite different.
Li Jiu's slut seems to distrust Su Dingfang. The Union of the Mansions and the Uighur cavalry had only more than 20,000. The remaining nearly 30,000 Mansions were handed over to Ashinabuzhen and Ashinami. They were the commanders of the South Road, responsible for appeaseing the old Turkic subordinates, and echoing the North Road.
However, Xue Rengui's words gave a greater blow. Among the mobilized combat soldiers, there were less than 5,000 cavalry, and the rest were infantry. Wu Kang changed the small flag and couldn't help but smile bitterly. How to play the game with such a low-end Tang soldier, resisting 100,000 cavalry?
After a long period of silence, Su Dingfang decided to: "War on the grassland, fight quickly and decisively, and cannot be used step by step. Last year, the army returned without success and could not repeat the same mistakes. The general has decided that the army will immediately pull out the camp, comfort Lazy Dulu, and then drive towards the river of yelling."
The coach made the final decision, everyone stopped talking, and followed the boss. Seeing the atmosphere silent, Wu Kang coughed and attracted his eyes, he smiled embarrassedly: "There are not many soldiers available, but I have an idea, maybe I will bring more than a thousand soldiers."
Su Dingfang waved his hand and Wu Kang guided the sand table: "There are ten Western Turks, five Dulu on the left wing, five crossbows on the right wing, and five crossbows on the nomadic Yechuan East and West. The two crossbows have always been in a disagreement and have been fighting each other for a long time. Ashinahelu led his troops to flee west. In order to create balance, he joined forces with the weak wings on the weak wings and suppressed the strong wings on the five crossbows."
The big bosses frowned, Wu Kang pointed out Ye Chuanxi, the largest yurt, and talked freely: "Axi Jie Nishu's tribe is the strongest tribe among the five crossbows. He has always been dissatisfied with He Lu, and has been hit several times, and has suffered heavy casualties."
Wu Kang moved the blue flag and continued, "Just half a year ago, Asina Helu, joined forces with the Chumukun tribe and defeated the Axi Jie Nishu tribe. He abducted nearly a thousand women, most of which were rewarded to the Chumukun tribe. Yueling told me that when I waited for the Jin Lai Lu tribe, he was assigned to five hundred people."
Seeing the big guys confused, they left and explained embarrassedly: "Yueling is Qi Dun, Lazy Dulu's wife, the prisoner I captured. She is a woman from Nishu. She was kidnapped by He Lu and her mother was kidnapped. Her mother ran away and was killed. She was forced to marry Lazy Dulu."
After a short period of silence, the boss suddenly came to his spirits and focused his eyes on Wukang. Xue Rengui's eyes shining, and first broke the deadlock: "The meaning of change is to prepare more material, and exchange it for Nishu women from Lazy Dulu. He sent it back to Nishu's troops, gained their gratitude, and won them to send troops."
It is worthy of being Xue Rengui, who is too conscious and can understand without placing it. Wu Kang smiled and nodded, Ren Yaxiang said with a supporter: "This plan is very wonderful. If you follow the plan, you may have a miraculous effect. This move made Nishu understand that He Lu was the thief who harmed them, and Datang was the help of their relatives."
The heroes had a similar view, and Wu Kang sent them back to flatter: "Ren Dugu's true insights, and I am convinced. Yueling also told me that Nishu people are the most important to repay their kindness. If they give them a drop of water, they will definitely repay them. My subordinates personally think that they will be grateful to the Tang Dynasty and even send troops to attack Helu together."
Xue Rengui added: "Not only return the women, but also need to fund them. This is a strategy of gentleness. The hard work of the mud is severely damaged. We will help us in time. Finally, we will think that they will send warriors to attack Helu with our army."
The silent Xiao Siye spoke up and poured cold water on his mouth: "The Turkic population is sparse, and he attaches more importance to women. He exchanges materials for women. Lazy and Dulu may not agree. Even if he agrees, Nishu, whose strength has been greatly reduced, may not send troops. They are all Turkic."
The venue was quiet again, for about two minutes, Su Dingfang concluded: "Lazy Dulu is the defeated side. They cannot refuse our request. It is only more compensation. Whether Nishu sends troops is not that important. As long as they do not move, they will help a lot."
Everyone nodded, Wu Kang looked at Xiao Siye and smiled gently: "The history of the grassland is a history of conquest and annexation. The wars between the same tribes are often even more bloody. In the eyes of the grassland tribe, brothers are fighting against the wall and defending their insults outside, which does not exist."
Xiao Siye pondered and smiled for a moment. Wu Kang continued to fool him: "He Lu is the enemy, and the enemy of the enemy is our friend. Our help is similar to Qianjinshijiu. The ultimate goal is to win over the five crossbows."
Ren Yaxiang held his long beard with his eyes full of jokes: "It is a good decision to win over the five crossbows and attack He Lu and Wu Dulu. It can not only charge forward and coordinate the overall situation. It seems that our great Tang Dynasty needs many handsome men."
The laughter sounded, Wu Kang's old face turned slightly red, and the boss's flattery was the most deadly. Dear bosses, some were the gods of war in the Tang Dynasty, and some were the future prime ministers. Compared with you, I was nothing. Especially Xue Rengui, the darling of the future media, is a household name.
After the business was finished blowing each other, Su Dingfang coughed lightly and glanced at everyone and said, "Last year's city massacre incident had a bad impact. Among the top ten Turkic surnames, there may be an alliance except Nishu. However, the alliance is very fragile. We need a big victory and a hearty big victory can break the alliance."
The boss was silent. Last year's massacre incident was indeed very disgraceful. Wu Kang realized more and more that Cheng Yaojin's cheating was deliberately self-deprecating. Since Li Jiu ascended the throne, Changsun Wuji has been in power. He was narrow-minded and vindictive, and he settled Fang Xuanling and King Wu. Then he abolished the king and established Wu. The political struggle was too fierce. Old Cheng wanted to imitate Li Ji and self-deprecating himself with a wise man.
Everyone knew Su Dingfang's intentions. As long as there was a big victory, five crossbows and five Dulu would not help He Lu. If the ten Turkic surnames surrendered, Ashina He Lu's headquarters would be at the end of their strength. However, if they were desperate and more than ten thousand soldiers crossed the Yishu River, would they be sure to win?
Lao Su broke the deadlock and issued an order directly: "Adopting the suggestions of change, and then gathering the tribes, as long as they are nicknames, they will be returned free of charge. You all orders will be taken away by all the soldiers, prepared enough rations, and immediately set off."
The military order was like a mountain, and there was no doubt that everyone agreed and left in a row. Wu Kang returned to Wuying and announced the marching order. The security guards cheered and roared. They quickly set up the camps and gathered together, and they were all warm and warlike. Only Chu Shenke, who had a dark face and was depressed, was like a resentful woman, caused everyone to make fun of it.
Half an hour was ready, the war soldiers were ready to go, with a smaller number than expected. There were only more than 9,000 people, less than 4,000 cavalry, and the rest were all infantry. The situation was not optimistic. The unlucky girl Yue Ling also came to the fire to add fuel to the fire and asked to ride together to fight.
It also called the Turkic rule that captives and captives can best express sincerity. What a shame, Wu Kang refused sternly, so she turned around and left, bringing back Lao Su's order. It was really helpless. Fortunately, she wore men's clothing and the influence was minimized.
The army set off quickly, and torture followed. Yueling was very dishonest and muttered: "I heard that men in the Tang Dynasty palace were all eunuchs. Are you eunuchs? I am Chumukun's snow lotus. I invited you to encourage each other last night, why did you turn around and leave?"
The snow lotus, the white lotus has your share, you are the eunuch, and the whole family is the eunuch. Suddenly, the legs were numb, and Wu Kang gritted his teeth, and he squeezed out a sound between his teeth: "Women who are ashamed, dare to touch and touch them again, and Nai Weng will throw you off the horse."
Yue Ling didn't care, raised her hands high and held them in an exaggerated manner, making fun of her: "It turns out that she is not a eunuch. Why don't you sleep with me? I just want to borrow a seed. You are tall and strong, and the children you give birth to will definitely not be bad. Only a strong man can protect his family and survive in the Turks."
Wu Kang was so amused that he treated me as a seed. Are you not a rich woman? You are a waste of money. Yueling couldn't get a response and said with regret: "If you stay in Chumukun, I will lead the warriors in the entire account to help you fight He Lu. If you agree to borrow the seed, I will lead the warriors in the half account to consider it carefully."
Twist and felt very irritable. Wu Kang sighed lightly and said to the truth: "I once committed a death sentence. My wife almost lost her life to save me. Deep in her heart, she had a beautiful wish, and she was her husband, and there was no other woman. So I swear that as long as she lives, she will not get involved in any woman."
The effect was immediate, Yue Ling was silent in an instant, and her back left his chest. It was not until she got close to the tribe and saw the dark tribe members and the familiar tent that she slowly spoke: "You are a good man, your wife is very happy, I will not bother you again."
After saying that, he raised his hands, kept waving, and greeted his tribe members. Lan Dulu was very excited, and stepped off his horse and walked quickly, re-painted his heart with his right hand, saluting respectfully: "Dear Tang Warrior, thank you for sending back Yueling, you will be the most honorable guest of Lan Dulu's tribe."
A man in his fifty years old, his round and fat body is like a large pumpkin. He can't afford to grow up to the audience. No wonder your wife wants to borrow seeds from someone else. After complaining, he jumped off the horse, helped the Yueling down, clasped his fists, and shouted loudly: "This is my honor. I hope that the Tang Dynasty and the Youth tribe will always be brothers."
Lan Dulu nodded, bent down again to salute, and left with Yueling. He came to Su Dingfang's horse, took out the broken arrow in his arms, and half-kneeled and raised his head: "Chu Mukun waited for the jin Lan Dulu, and his headquarters will be 12,000 tents, and will be loyal to the Supreme Kingdom of the Heavenly Kingdom."
The big bosses dismounted one after another, Su Dingfang quickly stepped forward, took half of the arrow, and handed it to Ren Yaxiang. He helped Lan Dulu up, his voice stumbled: "The General of the Right Guard of Datang, the General of the Yilidao marching commander, dared to represent the Tang Dynasty and accept the loyalty of your subordinates."
All the Turks knelt down and shouted that the Tang Dynasty was mighty and the surrender ceremony was completed. Su Dingfang sent an order again, and the infantry formations shouted together: The Grand General Manager has an order, and since it is a brotherly country, there is no need for so many rituals. The Tang Dynasty and the Lazy Dulu tribe transformed swords into jade and silk, and gave them hundreds of carts of corn, three hundred pieces of jade and silk, and two hundred liters of fine wine.
Soon the mountains roared and the seas were thundering, and the herdsmen were almost crazy. Lan Dulu burst into tears and bowed again with his chest: "Chumukun Quluchu, treat me like a slave, and the Tang Dynasty regarded me as a son and nephew. Lan Dulu swore today to be loyal to the heavenly kingdom and never rebel in this life. Our troops sent thousands of warriors to General Su to send them to attack the rebel He Lu."
The big bosses applauded, but Wu Kang sneered, saying that he never rebelled, just listen to jokes. There are no oaths between countries, only interests. Especially the Western Turks, they are all ungrateful wolves who surrender when they are weak and invade when they are strong.
Su Dingfang was very happy to get a thousand cavalry and laughed: "Shi Jin is so kind, but Su is disrespectful. There is another request, He Lu breaks the Nishu tribe and captures countless women in his tribe. I am willing to exchange the same material for those women again, and please wait for Jin to agree."
Lan Dulu hesitated for a few moments, finally nodded and patted his chest to promise: "Apart from my moon bell, the rest can be returned. Let me continue. The general asked to enter the camp and have prepared wine and meat to welcome you."
Su Dingfang waved his hand and said politely: "Thank you, Shi Jin's good intentions. The army is ready to go, and it is not convenient to disturb you too much. Change is harmonious and kind. You will bring gifts to me. You must be calm and cooperate with Shi Jin to gather the women and count Shi Jin's cavalry."
The two of them agreed with their promises, leading a thousand cavalrymen to escort material into the tribe. The material was sent into the camp. Lazy Dulu chose cavalry, and Yueling gathered the mud and the women. They had pale faces and thin skin, and most of them covered their faces and cried. It seemed that they suffered a lot.
After the cavalry gathered, Wu Kang couldn't help but be surprised. Not only were there three hundred cavalry, but the leader was also Yue Ling. Lan Dulu came over and slapped his chest and praised: "Yue Ling is a snow lotus, and is also a warrior of our army. The crossbow in his hand can shoot and kill eagles. The general can rest assured that my Shi Dun Yue Ling will not drag you down."
Xue Rengui held back his smile and kept blinking his eyelids, with an ambiguous expression. Wu Kang wanted to slap him, but he couldn't beat him, so he greeted Lan Dulu. Her crossbow was indeed very accurate. If it weren't for the instinctive reaction, he would have become a ghost of crossbow arrows. There was nothing to worry about, as long as you rest assured, the unlucky woman was just a dog skin plaster.
Old Su was also very happy to have three hundred cavalry added, and said goodbye to Lan Dulu and detoured to Nishu. Things went smoothly, Nishu's troops cheered, and cried at the same time, and the scenes of the League members everywhere. Su Dingfang and Nishu had cordial talks and made a promise: to attack the Helu troops, and all the women from your troops would be sent back free of charge.
Nishu was grateful. The bonfire was lit on the grassland, the women sang and danced, milk wine and roasted sheep, and the most honorable guests were entertained. Nishu's troops waited for Jin's promise and personally led two thousand cavalrymen to wait for Su Dingfang to send them to attack Ashinahelu.
Wu Kang lay beside the bonfire, pillowing Yueling's legs, looking at the vast night sky. He sent back Xiao Yueling, and got one thousand cavalry in the lazy and singles of Lu's troops; he sent back Nishu women, and two thousand cavalry in the Nishu troops. A total of 12,000 Tang soldiers, including 5,000 infantry, were fighting against more than 100,000 Turkic cavalry. How should we fight this battle?
Chapter completed!