Domination of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 326 Counting and Seizing 1
The Xiongnu camp was basically not damaged, and the fortifications in the camp were also quite intact. Previously, the Xiongnu Shanyu left 3 people to guard the camp. The purpose was to ensure the safety of all materials in the camp. On this point, the Xiongnu army has worked hard.

After simply inspecting the fortifications of the big camp, Gongsun Xu nodded with satisfaction and said, "With this big camp here, you won't be afraid of the enemy's sneak attack. If you are evil, send someone to order Yide and the others to come over. Escort over here."

Seeing that it was getting dark, the work of cleaning up the battlefield would definitely be busy for a while.Gongsun Xu knew very well that the most important thing now was to quickly lead a troop to Hetao to join Xu Shu, so as to deter those young people with crooked thoughts.

After inspecting the defense situation in the camp, Gongsun Xu excitedly went to count the harvest this time. There must be a lot of good things in such a big camp. The Huns retreated too quickly, and these things were cheap for him. Gongsun Xu couldn't help the excitement in his heart.

Looking at the cows, sheep and horses in the back camp, Gongsun Xu couldn't help but smile from ear to ear. It is roughly estimated that this is at least hundreds of thousands. If the Huns hadn't rushed to fight, they would not have lost these logistics supplies.

Most of these things are the rations of the Xiongnu army. After all, there are very few places on the Xiongnu side that specialize in agricultural production. The Xiongnu tribes that mainly focus on animal husbandry naturally rely on meat for a living, even if they are used to the world. Gongsun Xu couldn't help but want to scold people at this time, if he eats like this in a battle, tens of thousands of cattle and sheep will have to be lost after a battle.

For Gongsun Xu, this is definitely a luxury.If all these cattle and sheep are used to trade with the big forces in the Central Plains, how much money will be earned back.The harvest just this time is enough for Gongsun Xu to pay the IOUs for doing business with the princes of the Central Plains.

After getting excited, Gongsun Xu immediately calculated how to use these resources. Meritorious soldiers should be rewarded heavily. This is the iron rule of the Northern Xinjiang Army, and Gongsun Xu also thought so. Further win over the servant army and the Xiongnu army.

By nightfall, Zhang Fei had escorted all the captives over. Anyway, the camp was big enough to accommodate just this few people.As for the battlefield, Zhang Fei didn't have to clean it carefully yet. He just ordered the soldiers to bring back all the wounded soldiers. As for the money and other good things on the dead, I'm afraid we can only wait until tomorrow to clean them up slowly.

After this battle, although the northern border army did not suffer heavy losses, it was basically half lost. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as a full battalion of wounded soldiers.It was even worse for the Xiongnu army. There were more than 3 prisoners captured on the battlefield, and there were more than 1 Shanyu's personal guards. They had no time to escape and were finally surrounded by the Northern Xinjiang army.

As for the wounded soldiers of the Xiongnu army, Gongsun Xu was also unexpectedly merciful. Nearly 7000 lightly and severely wounded soldiers were also placed in the rear camp. Among them, there were more than 3000 wounded. Can't last a few days.

The battle was fruitful, and Gongsun Xu didn't intend to treat the soldiers badly. Anyway, he had seized so much food, if he didn't distribute it to the soldiers now, when will he wait.In the camp, except for the soldiers who were to watch the night, the rest of the soldiers were all barbecued around the fire, and even the soldiers who were watching the night had a share.

Gongsun Xu has now regarded the camp of the Huns Shanyu as his own territory. The remaining generals in the army are all in the camp. Zhang Fei is reporting the situation of the prisoners. Outside the camp are fourteen surrendered commanders. .

Yesterday, they also enjoyed the barbecue in this camp, but after a day, the owner changed here, and they could still smell the aroma of the barbecue, but it was not prepared for them, in order to prevent the Huns from descending and making trouble, no one was injured The Xiongnu soldiers could only get a flatbread and porridge with only a few grains of rice for one night.

How can this little food be for these Hun soldiers who have been fighting hard for a day, but there is no way, they are captives now, and it is good to have something to eat. None of the bones stand a chance.

However, some soldiers from humble origins couldn’t control so much. The rough flatbread tasted so delicious in their mouths, and they asked the guarding Northern Frontier Army for the bones and broth they ate without filling their stomachs.

Because of Gongsun Xuyou's order not to abuse the captives, the northern border army guarding the captives did not intentionally humiliate these prisoners. They wanted bones, and the soldiers of the northern border army brought several baskets one after another. With the scolding of the Northern Xinjiang Army, just this little bone can make these prisoners fight for their heads.

People who are poor and anxious can do anything, let alone hungry. These low-level Xiongnu soldiers from spare parts have suffered a lot since they were young. Many times, they managed to catch a wolf or other game It's all stewed soup, even the bones are stewed, and in the end there is not even a little scum left.

Being able to live is already a gift from the Longevity Heaven, and the law of survival in the grassland makes these low-level Hun soldiers more adaptable.

In Gongsun Xu's camp, Gongsun Xu did not pose as a general at the moment. He was roasting the skinned lamb in front of him while communicating with Zhang Fei. Gongsun Xu had already decided to lead the Huben army and a bowl of Northern Xinjiang cavalry tomorrow First rush to Hetao.

As for this side, since the battlefield has not been cleaned, and there are so many supplies in the battalion, someone must leave behind to deal with the aftermath. This responsibility must be handed over to Zhang Fei. Most of the generals in the army went out to hunt and kill The remnant army went, but fortunately Gongsun Xu left Zhang Fei in time.

The defeated Huns had 10,000+ troops. Although they were not united internally, 10,000+ people were not a joke. Gongsun Xu had to send more than [-] cavalry to pursue them. If you want to come back to rest, there must be a nearby camp. There is one here. Gongsun Xu does not intend to waste this camp, so Zhang Fei must stay and guard it.

"Yide, I will organize my troops and go to Hetao early tomorrow morning. I will leave this to you. Zilong, Ziyi and Bujun will escort or capture the prisoners in the next few days. You are here. It is equivalent to their rear area." Gongsun Xu looked at Zhang Fei with a serious face and said, "I have explained everything that needs to be explained, do you have anything else to ask?"

When Zhang Fei heard that he was finally able to make a condition, his serious face immediately changed, and he replied with a smile: "Can you give me another task, such things as chasing and killing the enemy are more suitable for me, or I can't do it." How about leading the army to capture the prisoners?"

Seeing Zhang Fei's muddy expression that couldn't support the wall, Gongsun Xu spread his hands and replied, "You are the only general beside me, and even Zhang Jaw led thousands of cavalry to chase down the enemy. Who else can I ask to do this job, maybe let evil replace you.

Before the overall situation is settled, you can honestly stay in the camp for me. I have sent a messenger to inform Zhengfang. If he receives the news, he will definitely send someone over as soon as possible. If Wenhe comes, you You can hand over this burden to him. As for now, hehe, you understand. "

Zhang Fei replied with a dejected expression: "Okay, why did I just do the finishing work for such a big battle? If I were on the battlefield, I could still earn a lot of military exploits. This is a good time." , everything is gone, and they have to deal with the aftermath.”

Gongsun Xu couldn't help but rolled his eyes and replied: "Don't really think that you will be fine if you stay here. Do you think you are idle? The Xiongnu army now has no less than [-] prisoners, and there are so many wounded. What do you think? Is it raising them to waste food?
Now that I have taken down the Hetao, I naturally need more troops to defend. The Xiongnu army is the best source of troops. Our northern army can not only accommodate the Han people, but also the Xianbei, Huns, Wuhuan, Qiang and other tribes. All will be accepted, as long as they are sincere and obedient.

These [-] captives, excluding the old, weak, disabled and those who are not far away from the army, should still leave a lot of qualified soldiers. The Huns are all natural cavalry, and they rely on nomads for a living. The defensive burden in Hetao can be reduced by half. The key is that these people are free fighters, which can save me a lot of military expenses.

Serve the people in leisure time, and serve as soldiers in wartime.I don't count in the ranks of the regular army of Grandma's Northern Frontier Army, but she can shoulder the heavy responsibility of resisting foreign enemies. I hope you understand this truth. In the past, we were enemies with the Huns. up.

Xu Shu subdued many Hun tribes, and these herdsmen will eventually become part of us. Therefore, these surrendered troops may become our comrades-in-arms in the future, and if they are not comrades-in-arms, at least they will not become our enemies.

Divide the Huns with a gentle policy, and then nibble away at them and assimilate them step by step. At that time, no matter whether it is northern Xinjiang or the grassland, there will be no difference between the Huns and the Xianbei. , are all in the territory of our Han people, and those who step on the horses of our northern border army are all Han soldiers, and those who are protected by our army are also children of our Han family.

Yide, do you understand what I'm going to say?You are a general of the northern border army, and in the future you will command thousands of troops to defend one side alone, so you have to broaden your horizons, understand?Why do we kill, why do we conquer, is it to keep killing?
Give me the obedient ones who tidy up these surrendered troops, don't let them have two minds, the Huns have fallen, and their Chanyu has abandoned them, and only I, Gongsun Xu, can give them a way out for their families Only our northern border army provides protection.

As long as they sincerely submit to our army, their families will be protected and their property will be returned to them.Yide, go ahead and do it. The life of the low-level soldiers of the Xiongnu is also quite poor. It will not be too difficult to subdue them. The key is to let them have a sense of submission to our army. "

Gongsun Xu didn't emphasize it once, and Zhang Fei's serious expression became more serious. He has always understood that Gongsun Xu didn't train him as a fierce general, and he understood Gongsun Xu's expectations of him.

"Young general, I will live up to my lord's entrustment." Zhang Fei knelt down and accepted the order.

(End of this chapter)