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Chapter 795
The north wind was bleak, and in the snowstorm, Jieli's men and horses fled in embarrassment.

Along the way, although Xieli used his prestige to attract many herdsmen and asked them for food, he once restored some morale and gathered nearly ten thousand horses.This gave Jieli a glimmer of hope.

But after the battle with Xie Li in Xue Wanche's pursuit.Jieli's army suffered a disastrous defeat, and all the men and horses they gathered together, as well as the food they got, were all thrown to Zhao Jun.On the way, many Turkic soldiers either died in battle, couldn't bear the wind, snow and hunger and fell to death on the road, or they just deserted and ran away.

Five days later, there were less than a thousand horses left beside Jieli.Now Jieli and his son Dieluoshi are riding on the grassland, surrounded by a lot of Turkic cavalry, sitting on their horses precariously because of the wind and snow.Jieli turned around and cheered up his subordinates and his son: "Be patient, everyone. After a while, we will reach Yangshan Mountain. After crossing Yangshan Mountain, Zhao Jun will not be able to catch up with us."At that time, we were the eagles on the grassland, and no one could catch us. ’ Hearing what Xieli said, few generals agreed.

But his son Dieluoshi asked: "Father Khan, if we cross Yangshan Mountain, where can we find a place to stay and avoid the pursuit of Zhao Jun? With the current power of Zhao State, all the tribes of Tie Le dare not take it in." And me?
Jie Li nodded and said: "Good question, I have already thought about it, once I leave here, I will go to the west to join your Uncle Ashina Helu, he has enough soldiers and food, and he has been a good friend with me for many years." , When we get there, we will be safe. Not only will there be men and horses, dry and comfortable tents, mellow kumiss, but also women.You can all get it. Xieli is worthy of being a leader. Under his instigation, the tired Turkic soldiers showed hope when they thought of kumiss and women.

This gave them a glimmer of hope in their desperate situation.

But a general hesitated and said: "Ashina Helu, but Ye Hu of Ximian Khan has limited troops and horses, can he protect us?"There is also the tooth tent of Ashina Helu in the upper reaches of the Doros River, and it takes three Yinshan Mountains to get there.

Hearing the general's questioning, Jie Li sneered. Normally, he would have killed this man without hesitation, but now that the situation is critical, this man has dozens of cronies. If he is killed , The morale of the army is bound to be chaotic.At that moment, Jieli explained with a smile: "Don't worry, Ashina Helu has recently migrated to the Beihe area as a nomad. We can meet him when we go further west." It was obvious that Jieli was lying when he said that, but his subordinates believed it, and everyone was elated, sweeping away the haze on the marching road just now.Of course Xieli knew that he could only deceive his subordinates like this, but how long he can deceive for now, he will make plans when he gets near Beihe.

Now we can only take one step at a time, otherwise we will not be able to overcome the difficulties in front of us.At this time, the wind and snow were blowing more and more fiercely, and the cavalry was getting more and more difficult. Jieli thought about finding a place to shelter from the wind and snow, and camped temporarily, and set off after the snow and wind passed.The camp was finally set up, and the soldiers endured the severe cold and hunger. Xieli was in the tent thinking about his thoughts, and he didn't fall asleep in the middle of the night.

At dawn the next day, the neighing of horses and the panicked running of soldiers were suddenly heard outside.

Jie Li hadn't slept soundly at first, but when he heard the neighing of the horse, he turned over and went outside the tent to look, but he saw dense crowds of people and horses surrounding him.

"impossible!"

Jieli even said that three things were impossible.He had already led Xue Wanche's men behind him, but he saw that the nearby men and horses had already surrounded him, and Zhao Jun's flags stood up in one piece, fluttering in the wind and snow.

Die Luoshi wept and said: "Father Khan, Zhao Jun came from the other side of the mountain. Li Chongjiu had already expected that we were going west, so he sent troops to block us on the road ahead. There were at least [-] troops! "

After hearing this, Jie Li said, "Who is General Zhao Jun? I'd like to exchange all the gold, silver and jewels with him, and let him let us go."

Die Luo Shi said: "Father Khan, it's useless. The leading general of Zhao Jun is Yu Chigong. He is Li Chongjiu's sworn brother and also a Han general. Even if he puts a mountain of jewels in front of his eyes, it's useless. He Won't let us go."

Xieli's last glimmer of hope was also shattered.

Die Luoshi immediately said: "Father Khan, the Zhao army surrounded us heavily, but they didn't come in. Obviously they have other ideas. No matter what decision you make, I will follow."

Jieli knew what Dieluoshi meant, and now Zhao Jun was heavily surrounded, and there were only two options waiting for him, one was to surrender, and the other was to resist.There is only one end to resistance, but there is still hope for survival if you choose to surrender.

Now it's up to Jieli which one to choose.

The horns sounded all around, and Zhao's soldiers and horses surrounded on all sides were waiting in formation. As the horns sounded again and again, Xieli knew that there were not many opportunities for him to consider.

The wind and snow poured into Jieli's helmet, he thought for a long time and finally said: "I may be the khan with the shortest succession in Turkic history. I am sorry for my father, and there are two elder brothers!"

Speaking of which, Xieli threw his headbag and remained on the ground.

The wind and snow on Yinshan became more and more severe, and the soldiers of Zhao Jun left Yinshan and began to return.The army first had to return to Huaihuang Town and rest there.

The morale of the army since the victory and returning to the division is very high, and the snowstorm in front of them can't stop them at all. As for the more than 20 Turkic people who were escorted, they don't think so.

Waiting for them to be enslaved in another country, or to be killed after a prisoner offering ceremony?There are too many things about exterminating clans on the grassland and annexing other tribes. Back then, Chuluo almost wiped out Xue Yantuo tribe in the same way.It's just that in the past it was the Turks who judged others, but this time it was the turn of others to judge themselves.

There was a long queue in the snowstorm, and many Turkic people could not stand the cold and hunger while marching in the heavy snow.After that, Li Chongjiu did not force them to be escorted, but let them choose to rest in the old camp in Baidaocheng.If they were forced to go on the road, no more than 20 of these [-] Turkic people would arrive in Huaihuang Town alive.

Li Chongjiu led an army of [-] to march through the snow, and continued to march towards Huaihuang Town. He had just received the news of the former army's success. town.Li Chongjiu was very happy when he heard that Xieli was detained, and ordered to tell the news to the captured Turks as soon as possible.

After the Turkic people learned about it, their reactions were different. Tuli, Ashina Momo, Ashina Simo and other Turkic generals were both surprised and awed, and immediately congratulated Li Chongjiu.But the Turkic people cried when they heard the news, and the arrest of Xieli meant that their country was subjugated.

But for Zhao Jun, the Turkic Khans were all captured, which meant that the grassland was peaceful from then on.The vast grassland of thousands of miles was formally annexed by Zhao State. From then on, the situation of Li Tang, Zhao State, and Turks controlling the world will be rewritten.Although Li Tang and Zhao Guo will win the world, although it has not yet been finalized, no matter which one wins, they will maintain an advantageous position on the grassland.

Finally, the Han people no longer have to worry about their strong neighbors in the north as they did before Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. The stability of the northern border of the Central Plains Dynasty is beyond doubt.

Li Chongjiu returned to Huaihuang Town, praised Yu Chigong, Zhang Changxun and others for their expedition outside the Great Wall, and captured Jieli's generals.

The prisoner offering ceremony was held at the north gate of Huaihuang Town. The Turkic Khan, who used to be aloof, has become a prisoner today.

Because Xieli surrendered voluntarily, Yu Chigong gave him courtesy and did not put him in shackles.Jieli rode an exquisite saddle horse and wore Khan's green robe, and came directly to the city, followed by a long procession of captives.

On all sides, soldiers of the Zhao army and the people of Huaihuang Town watched.

Li Chongjiu looked at Xieli in front of the city gate, but he saw that although Xieli was neatly dressed, his face was weathered and looked very old.Since Xieli voluntarily surrendered, but did not choose the final dignity, it shows that he wants to live in another way.

Jieli sat on the horse and looked at Li Chongjiu. The two looked at each other. Then Jieli climbed off the saddle and knelt on the ground and said, "Emperor Zhao, you defeated me, Ashina Dubi. If you are willing to spare me I have one life, and I am willing to be your servant for the rest of my life."

Jieli's voice was a little hoarse, and he lowered his head after saying these words.

Li Chongjiu looked at Xieli and said, "Xieli, it's okay to kill you, but do you know that you committed a crime?"
Jieli immediately knelt down on the ground and pressed his forehead to the ground.

Li Chongjiu said in a clear voice: "You have five crimes: my father, Qimin Khan, broke up the country and depended on Da Sui for peace. He didn't help him with a single arrowhead, so that the temple would not be eaten by blood. This is one.

It's two things that my big neighbor, Zhao, abandons the letter and harasses the side.

Relying on soldiers but not fighting, tribes carry grievances, these are the three.

Stealing the people of China and trampling on the crops, this is four.

Burn Linshuo Palace, Wu Ye.I killed you not without a name, but because I swore an oath to Wuding River with your brother back then, so I am not responsible. "

But seeing Li Chongjiu scolding Xieli one by one, Xieli had no words to answer, and the soldiers on all sides were all exasperated and raised their eyebrows.

Jieli knelt on the ground and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for not killing me."

Li Chongjiu said: "I named you the Duke of Peng County, and you are in Youjing with your family. There is no shortage of food and clothing." At that moment, Xieli and his family members all bowed down to thank Li Chongjiu for his kindness.

Jieli Fangping, Yuan Junzhang also sent good news at this time.

Because the Turks were defeated by Li Chongjiu, Liang Shidu was single-handedly and alone, and he lost consecutive battles with Li Tang. Therefore, Liang Shidu led Shuofang, Diaoyin, Honghua, and Yan'an to surrender to Zhao.

Li Chongjiu was overjoyed when he heard the words, and immediately ordered Zhang Changxun to be the chief of the march of North Shaanxi Province. Yuan Junzhang led [-] Han troops to station in Shuofang, threatening Li Tang from the north. Li Chongjiu worshiped him as the king of Shuofang County.

Then Li Chongjiu led the army back to Youjing from Huaihuang Town.

The wind and snow on the road are getting bigger and bigger. In a blink of an eye, the second year of innovation has come to an end, and it will soon be the third year of innovation.

And it was time for the final break between Li Tang and Da Zhao.

(End of this chapter)