Qiang Qin

The weather at the end of October is cold if you say it is cold.

The great river that had been galloping for a summer suddenly stopped roaring, and it was none other than the cold air from the Great Northern Ice Field that made it stop.

At the frozen river section, the flood is forming. Groups of war horses that have unloaded their soft leather cushions are lowering their heads to eat grass roots from the frozen hard ground. The horse that has been running for more than a month has the strength to continue running wildly.

The Huns retreated more than two hundred miles.

As Maodun expected, the arrogant and arrogant Qin army poured down from the loess plateau with high ravines and deep ravines. Cao Xin's temper and temperament were the same as back then. He immediately bit the tail of the Helian tribe tightly, and in order to fool the Qin army, Maodun even issued five urgent orders in a row, forcing Helianbi to act like he was forced to fight in order to attract Qin Jun. The army continued to follow up.

In the end, under Cao Xin's fierce pursuit, the Helian tribe lost more than a thousand warriors, and captured more than six thousand people and tens of thousands of cattle and sheep, all of which were recovered by the Qin army.

The tribes of the Xiongnu are nothing more than a union of interests. It is impossible for other tribes to make up for the losses of the Helian tribe. This makes the Helian tribe who lost their spoils complain. Bi couldn't bear the aggrieved anymore, and hurried to Gaoque City to complain to Maodun.

For the past few days, Mao Dun has been in a very comfortable mood. On the one hand, he can see teams of captives, cattle and sheep escorted back to the grassland every day.On the other hand, to lure the enemy into a plan, the Qin army will go further, and the whole army will attack the encirclement circle preset by the Huns. This time, if they send troops to Hetao, if they can kill their old opponent Li Yuan in one fell swoop, it will be a shame. up.

Furious He Lianbi entered the king's tent, and saw the elated Modun, nobles and householders of various tribes drinking wine, and the Xiongnu men drinking.Of course, it's not like the southerners respect each other as guests, but they pour it directly into their mouths with a big cup, and when eating meat, they cut a piece with a knife and eat a piece.

"Da Shanyu, the Helian Tribe has retreated to the north of the river according to the order. Please let me know how to act next." Helian Bi bang, knelt down on one knee with resentment, and said loudly.

"Helian. Haha, I'm the bravest warrior of the Great Huns. I've asked my minister to record the merits of your department. When the army returns triumphantly, I will personally award the wolf flag to the warriors of the Helian tribe." Mouton laughed loudly.

"Thank you for your kindness. However, this time our department suffered heavy losses in order to lure the Qin army to go deep. Would you please write it down as well?" He Lianbi's face turned pale.He bowed his head and said.

"Loss, Helian, don't worry, when Li Yuan's head is taken, you will be the first to enter Chang'an City." Mao Dun's face darkened.After a while of silence, he stared at Helianbi and said.

in the king's tent.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense because of Maodu's words, anyone who is familiar with Maodu's temperament will understand.Mao Dun's threatening meaning behind what he said just now.

Those who are superior to others.

The most taboo thing is to coerce a subordinate in the name of asking for credit, even if the subordinate has really worked hard.Nor should it be used as an excuse to ask for benefits and positions from superiors.

Mao Dun naturally knew about the loss of the Helian tribe. The reason why he did not compensate Helianbi for a long time was to test Helianbi's loyalty.It's a pity that Helianbi's performance disappointed him. This rising star of the Beihai tribe, like Huyanxie and Qiulijin, can only be a branch of the Huns at best, and has no chance to become a trusted tribe under Maodun's command.

People can share adversity, but it is difficult to share wealth.

The same goes for the Huns.

In the face of the great joy of being about to pick the fruits of victory, Maodun's mentality, which has always been calm and calm, began to change. Among them, in addition to Zang Yan and others who surrounded Maodun were full of flatterers, it was also because Li Yuan gave Maodun Due to the huge pressure brought on.

He Lianbi returned to his tribe from Gaoque City with a disheartened expression.

This young general of the Xiongnu was extremely disappointed in his heart. His ambition when he just went south disappeared in smoke when faced with the results of the brutal internal struggle.

Sometimes life happens like that.

A wise king will not always be wise and decisive, especially when the goal in mind is achieved. Amidst the praises of Zang Yan and others, Mao Dun gradually lost the wisdom of knowing people at the beginning. Whether this person is obedient and caters to himself is the standard for measuring ability, and for generals like He Lianbi who are not obedient but have considerable ability, Mao Dun suddenly feels a bit of fear.

On the grassland, the climate is harsh, and human life is very short. Mao Dun is now nearly forty years old, and this is the time when a man is at his strongest, but in a few years, his body muscles will decline, and when he reaches At that time, whether his old male lion could control the entire grassland lion group again depended on whether the young male lion would challenge him.

Who is the next competitor.

Helianbi might be one, and Huyanxie, this old fellow is training the next generation of warriors of the Huyan tribe by the shore of Kobduo Lake, and perhaps the cunning Qiulijin——.

Wine burns in the chest.

All kinds of obsessions breed in my heart, and a strong sense of crisis strikes, making Maodun unable to stop.

——.

Qin Jun broke through the bamboo all the way.

Cao Xin led the Xiaoyue clan's throwing soldiers and pursued the Xiongnu tribe all the way. Whenever the enemy stopped and returned to fight, the tall soldiers of the Xiaoyue clan used huge shields as defenses and spears as weapons to kill the Huns who wanted to make a little money. The Huns fled in embarrassment.

Giant shields, throwing spears.

These two types of weapons, which are used across the European battlefield, are increasingly exerting their unique power after being re-polished by the Qin State Bing.

Different from the stubbornness and cowardice of the Dayue clan, after the Xiaoyue clan moved inland to Longxi, after several years of integration, they have gradually integrated into the Qin State. Many Qin people in Guanzhong married the Xiaoyue clan newly. women, and their descendants belong to the mixed race of the yellow race and the Serbian race.

The king of the Dayue clan credulously believed the false words of the Huns envoys, and ended up being destroyed. This fact not only reminded the Xiaoyue clan to be more attached to Qin, but also made them more resentful towards the Huns.

By the bend of the great river.

Teams of the Xiaoyue clan Qin army, under the command of their respective generals and schools, are building a high platform on the spot, Chaiyan. The Qin army has reached here all the way, and has penetrated into the Hetao Plain for more than a hundred miles. More importantly, Jiuyuan City is in the On the opposite side of the big river, as long as the Qin army breaks through the Huns defense line not far from the opposite bank, they can meet up with the defenders in the city.

The Jiuyuan garrison, struggling in desperation, can clearly see the flag of the Qin army on the south bank of the river as long as they climb up the height. A shot of cardiotonic was given.

However, Cao Xinjun is here.

It will no longer continue to cross the river to attack.

For the Qin army, the assault across the river was too dangerous. Although the river was frozen due to the cold, the river was still rushing under the ice, and it was extremely difficult for the soldiers of the Qin army to pass safely on the ice. Easy, in this case, once the Qin army crossing the river is surrounded by the superior forces of the Huns, it will be difficult for the vanguard of the Qin army to gain vitality.

Instead of doing that, it is better to stay on the south bank. After the main force led by Li Yuan arrives, the Qin army is supported by chariots, crossbowmen, cavalry, and secret thunder troops, just in time to deal a heavy blow to the Huns.

October 26.

cloudy day.

The north wind howled and swept across the grasslands of the Hetao. Li Yuan led the main force of the Qin army and finally reached the south bank of the river after more than [-] days of trekking.

At the same time, the royal court of Maodun also moved south from Gaoque City, and the Huns moved closer to the place where the Qin army was stationed like a pack of wolves. A fierce battle between encirclement and counter-encirclement was about to begin.

On the 27th, morning.

Under Maodun's instruction, Zang Yan, the general of the other tribe of the Huns, led a group of soldiers from his headquarters to attack the dilapidated Jiuyuan City. In fact, there were not many real Huns under Zang Yan's command. Yandi, Zhaodi, and Chudi, these traitors of the Central Plains nation got entangled together for their own self-interest, and finally became lackeys of the Huns.

In Jiuyuan City.

The main general of the frontier army, Wang Li, was ill and led the remaining [-] remnants to resist desperately. These days, the food and fodder in the city has run out, and the soldiers and civilians have to kill horses, plan to eat weeds and roots, and capture small animals in the city for food. Soldiers died of severe cold and disease.

In such a desperate situation, Wang Li suddenly came back to life, bursting out with all his energy as the grandson of the famous general Wang Jian. He rushed forward again and again, repelling the attacks of the Huns again and again, even though he was wounded in several places, Still fighting high.

"Da Qin, Da Qin!"

"Great Qin warriors, never retreat, frontier soldiers, never cease fighting!" The final shouts of Qin army soldiers rang out from the top of Jiuyuan City from time to time.

The ladders that had been built on the city wall were pushed down, and the Huns who climbed the city rolled down together, as well as the remaining guards in the city who had put life and death aside.

The crossbow arrows in the city had been shot long ago. Facing the sharp arrows shot by the Huns, the defenders lined up to the battlements one by one as if they hadn’t seen the sharp arrows shot by the Huns. There was no fear on their faces, but ridicule and sarcasm. smile.

dead!

It's not that scary.

Before he died, it was worthwhile to be able to bring so many enemy soldiers to be buried with him.

With such an idea of ​​seeing death as home, the frontier guards jumped off together with the Huns on the ladder. They fell together on the extremely hard ground, broke their bones and tendons together, and raised their heads side by side. The dark clouds rolled in the sky, watching another team of companions fall on him.

"Come, barbarian of the Huns, I still have Wang Li's sword, come on!" On the tower, Wang Li was leaning on a wooden pillar, and there were layers of corpses beside him, including soldiers from the frontier army and Huns, And Wang Li was already covered in blood, many wounds burst open, blood stained Zheng's robe.

at dusk.

Jiuyuan City fell, and Wang Li, the chief general of the frontier army, died in battle. More than [-] guards in the city were all killed, and none of them survived. (to be continued..)