Water Margin people

Chapter 1464: Pacificating the Grassland (Part )

Grassland, Hangai Mountains.

Amidst the howling wind and heavy snow, countless cavalrymen were fighting.

"We don't know how many warriors will be sacrificed if we continue to fight like this!"

Kublai Khan felt heartbroken as he watched the tragic battlefield and began to cough violently unconsciously. His health was already poor, and the snowy weather made it even more difficult for him to endure.

"Brother, there is no other way. If we don't want to be like those people from the Tatar tribe, we must show our loyalty!"

Anbahai looked at Kubula Khan and said, no matter how heavy the casualties are, it is better than destruction. The Tatar tribe was against the State of Qi, and all the young and strong were killed or injured, and the women and children became slaves. Compared with these, the casualties in the battle are really nothing.

"It took many years for our Mongolian tribe to recover some of its strength. It will take decades to recover after this beating!"

Hebula sighed. He had thought that one day the Mongolian tribe would become the overlord of the grassland, but he did not expect the Qi State to emerge. Now they have become a vassal of others.

After a fierce battle, the cavalry of the Kerait tribe was completely wiped out, and the Mongolian soldiers began to collect the spoils. There was never any waste on the grassland, and weapons, armor, and war horses were all owned by the victors.

"Father Khan, investigate Buyilukhei Khan's location. He has taken his men to the north of the Hangai Mountains."

Hutuciqi came to report that he had fully demonstrated his wisdom and bravery in this battle and won the support of many tribal leaders.

"North of the Hangai Mountains, he is going to find the Oirat tribe!"

Hebula Khan immediately realized that the Kerey tribe was located in the middle of the grassland, and to the northwest was the Oirat tribe. These were all orthodox Turkic tribes.

"We can't let them go to the Oirat tribe!"

Anbahai immediately spoke up and said that they had finally surrounded the main force of the Kereyid tribe. If they allowed Buyilukhei Khan to escape to the Oirat tribe, then their plan to destroy the Kereyid tribe would be delayed again and the war would continue for a long time.

"Hutuci, Heanda, you two lead two groups of soldiers to stop them, and my army will be here soon!"

Kublai Khan looked at his two sons and gave the order. What made him most gratified was that his sons were growing up rapidly in the war. He had originally thought that after his death, his sons would still be young and their prestige would not be enough to intimidate the other tribes, so he wanted to let Anbahai take charge for a while. Now it seems that the children still need to grow up in war.

Hutuci and Heanda took the order and took the cavalry to pursue.

"Anbahai, send someone to tell the Qi army in the south that we have defeated the main force of the Kerait tribe and are now encircling and suppressing the remnants!"

Hebule looked at Anbahai and said that the purpose of doing this was to take credit and let the State of Qi know about their efforts.

"Brother, should we go after the fight is over?"

An Bahai was in a dilemma, as he knew Qi better. Qi wanted results and did not care about the process. Qi would not be satisfied until the war was over.

"Let's go now. We have suffered so many casualties, why hasn't Qi sent troops yet? Do we really have to conquer the grasslands ourselves? Then why should we surrender?"

The wind and snow stopped for a while, and Hebule became a little annoyed. If Qi wanted the grassland, they should cooperate with Qi in the war instead of fighting alone.

An Bahai nodded, called his personal soldiers over and gave them a few instructions.

Hutuci and Heanda quickly led their troops to catch up with the fleeing remnants of the Kerait tribe.

"kill!"

The Mongolian soldiers shouted wildly. These were the most valuable parts of the Kerait tribe. Money, beauties, cattle and sheep were all in this group of people.

"Mongol tribe, I will fight you!"

Buyirukhei Khan did not expect that the Mongolian tribe would catch up so quickly, so he rushed forward with his warriors.

The two sides fought again. After all, Hutuci and Heanda were too young and could not stop the desperate people of the Kerait tribe.

Fortunately, at the critical moment, Anbahai arrived with his troops and defeated the Kerait tribe with his numerical advantage.

Buyilukhei Khan had to break out with the remaining troops, but the Mongolian tribe pursued him relentlessly. Buyilukhei Khan's head was very valuable.

The Naiman army was also marching in the snow, but their speed was very slow. Although they were used to surviving in the snow, they were not used to fighting in such snowy weather. "At such a slow speed, how long will it take to reach the Orkhan River!"

Buyilu roared angrily that their marching speed was too slow and they had not left Jinshan for four days. By the time they reached Hangai Mountain, the battle would probably be over.

"The Mongols and the Kereyids are at war. Why are you so anxious?"

Bai Buhua, who was wearing a thick fur coat, said coldly.

"Don't forget, our father Khan sent us to rescue the Kereyid tribe. If you keep dithering, when will we get there?"

Bu Yilu was furious.

"Reckless man, we are only here to rescue, not to fight a decisive battle. Why go so early? Only by letting the Mongolian and Kerey tribes kill each other can we maximize our interests."

Bai Buhua looked at Buyilu and sneered. In his opinion, Buyilu was just a reckless man who had no brains at all.

The other chiefs also agreed with Bai Buhua's words. In their opinion, it would be best if they did not suffer any losses themselves, and there was no need to fight to the death with the Mongolian tribe for the sake of the Kerait tribe.

"Report!"

A hurried shout came with the cold wind, and a cavalryman hurried over.

"The Kerey tribe was defeated by the Mongols and is now fleeing to the northwest!"

The soldiers hurriedly reported the situation.

"What, so fast?"

Bai Buhua was shocked. He didn't expect the situation to change so quickly. In just a few days, the Kerait tribe could no longer hold on.

"Humph!"

Buyilu looked coldly at Bai Buhua and others. These people only knew how to plot and scheme and had no idea what war was. The situation on the battlefield changed rapidly.

"March quickly to Hangai Mountain"

Bai Buhua gave orders to the leaders.

"What's the point of going now? The Kereyids are fleeing to the northwest, which means they are heading to the Oirat tribe. Let's go straight there!"

Bu Yilu said coldly.

"Go to the Oirat tribe!"

Bai Buhua immediately changed his order.

"enemy!"

At this moment, another shout was heard.

To the south of the Naiman army, the Wanggu army rushed out and attacked the flank of the Naiman army which was unprepared.

"Enemy attack!"

Buyilu drew out his scimitar and shouted to command the soldiers to defend.

Bai Buhua was so frightened that his face turned pale. He hid among the leaders and dared not speak.

In Xingqing Prefecture, Huang Xin led a team of soldiers to escort a large amount of food and fodder northward.

As early as a few days ago, news had already come from Western Xia that in order to support the war on the northern grassland, Qi would allocate a large amount of grain, tea and salt to the front line, the number of which was as many as a thousand carts.

The news spread rapidly everywhere as if it had wings. Ordinary people were amazed at such a generous gesture and lamented that Qi was rich. Food and salt were nothing, as Xixia had plenty of them. However, tea was a scarce commodity, and a brick of tea could be exchanged for a cow.

As soon as the news got out, the bandits hiding in the mountains everywhere were ready to move. It would be easy for them to get sick if they only ate meat for the whole winter, so tea bricks were essential supplies for them.