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Chapter 461
"Tuli is gone."

Qu Lie from the Khitan tribe planted the hilt of the knife heavily on the ground, and looked at the Turkic cavalry going away to the north.

"Tuli is not worthy to be the descendant of the golden wolf, he is not worthy to lead this vast grassland, he is not worthy!" Qu Lie said angrily.

Yili Jin Duyan from the Yuling tribe beside him was a burly Khitan man.The other party's long black hair hung down his shoulders, steel hoops ringed his forehead, and his eyes were deep-set. He said, "Qulie, my Yuling tribe is also very disappointed. Tuli returned the army to the Monan camp, and dared not face it. As for the soldiers and horses of the Sui people, it was only a matter of entrusting our eight tribes of Yili Jin to the throne. What we want is not a Turkic official position, but a strong and powerful arm that can protect us Khitan people from being bullied by outsiders. But Now Tulita has betrayed us."

When Du Yan said this, he paused and said: "Right now, the Turks are retreating. After the Han army joins forces, they will definitely seek revenge from our Khitan and Xi people. Once there is a war, how do you deal with it?"

Qu Lie looked at Duyan, and said, "Brother Duyan, you are a few years older than me. I will listen to you as to what to do next."

Du Yanhu's eyes were bright and he said: "It seems that Qu Lie, you and I have thought of a place. When I met the Khitan Eight Khans, it was agreed that the Khitan Eight Khans would be elected every three years, but Da He Duo Luo now After seven years in power, he still did not give up the throne of the Khitan Khan. We don’t need to support such a Khan, so it’s better for us to lead our tribe to vote for the Sui people, so that the tribe will not suffer from war.”

Qu Lie nodded and said: "I also have the same meaning, but this time I betrayed Li Chongjiu, I am afraid that if I go to defect this time, I will be harmed by the Han people."

Duyan patted his chest and said: "Big brother is here, I will keep you safe."

Qu Lie said happily: "With the words of big brother, I feel relieved."

On the north bank of Wuhou Qinshui.

Xue Wanjun and Wang Junkuo's army joined forces, and more than [-] troops were stationed on the north bank. The army was extremely strong.

Repelling Tuli and pacifying Yan Yelie's rebellion, all the three armies were overjoyed.

Hundreds of Fanhan generals gathered together in their tents to discuss matters while drinking kumiss.

Xue Wanche clasped his fists to Wang Junkuo, and said: "Daduhu, our two armies are now joining forces, and our troops are extremely strong. The Turks are taking advantage of this to retreat. It is time to send troops northward to pursue the Xi, Qi, and Khitan tribes."

Wang Junkuo replied, and a general beside him said: "General Xue is surprised by this statement. Although the Tuli troops have retreated, they can make a comeback at any time. Now our army is thousands of miles away from Huaihuang Town. Food and grass are not enough. If we go deeper, I'm afraid... ..."

Xue Wanche said: "Because our army went deep, but if you don't enter the tiger's lair, how can you catch the tiger's cubs? There is no reason to return empty-handed. Back then, Huo Qubing rode lightly, went deep into Mobei, and opened up Hexi. The six animals do not breed, and the loss of Yanzhi Mountain makes my married woman colorless. Today is a great opportunity, how can we miss it."

Wang Junkuo said: "What General Xue said is very true, but your army is all infantry, and it is very tiring to travel thousands of miles. Besides, the supply of food and grass is not enough. Leave the pursuit to us."

Xue Wanche said: "My Youzhou cavalry can also trek through mountains and rivers, and in pursuit, who can give me more."

After Xue Wanche finished speaking, Qin, Luo, Wu Gunai and others under his command clasped their fists together and said: "I implore the guardian, please allow us to fight."

Wang Junkuo hesitated for a while, glanced at Liu Yi and asked, "How much is the army's dry food left?"

Liu Yi answered in embarrassment, "It's really not much to report back to the Chief Protector."

Xue Wanche looked at Zhang Xuansu and asked, "What does Supervisor Zhang think?"

Zhang Xuansu said: "The Khitan tribe is located in the mountains and jungles. When Huo Qubing went deep into the desert for thousands of miles, it was because of his stroke that he joined the Turks to lead the way. Is there anyone in our army who can help?"

Xue Wanche said: "Our army has more than 2000 Khitan township soldiers as auxiliary troops. They know the location well and can use it to guide the way."

Zhang Xuansu said: "This is very good. Back then, Huo Qubing ran for thousands of miles and took light cavalry to follow. It is not easy for our army to go deep into the mountains and forests to pursue the Khitans. It is not easy to send a large army. We only need to send five thousand cavalry with ten days of food and grass. , turn it with one click, this is the best policy."

Liu Yiyan said: "But the food and grass are really scarce at the moment, not to mention five thousand cavalry, even one thousand cavalry is difficult."

While waiting for several people to speak, someone outside the tent reported: "Qi Da Du Hu, Khitan Yi Li Jin Qu Lie, Du Yan, led the middle part of the family to come and surrender to our army."

All the generals in the tent were overjoyed when they heard the words, and Liu Yi stepped forward and said: "General Protector, the Khitan people are repeatedly cunning, so don't trust them. It was Qu Lie who lured our army to cross the Wuhou Qinshui in the first place."

Wang Junkuo said: "Bring two people in first. If they sincerely follow, let them lead the way and provide military supplies. Wouldn't it be a good idea?"

Zhang Xuansu nodded and said: "God bless me, Zhao."

Liu Yi said with a vigilant look: "I've met the two of you before we talk."

Soon Duyan and Qu Lie entered the big tent together, knelt down on the ground together, and said: "Zhao Guotianwei, we have no intention of offending, but we have no choice but to obey because of Dahe's aggressiveness, I implore Dadu Forgive me, spare me and the rest of the clan to live."

Wang Junkuo narrowed his eyes and said, "Let me take down Qulie first."

After talking about the Huben guards entering the account, they took down Qu Lie from left to right, and pressed his face to the ground.Qulie seemed to accept his fate, without any resistance.

"Presidential Protector, may I say something?" Qu Lie said.

"Let him go."

Qu Lie raised his head and said: "Da Du Hu wants to kill me, I have nothing to say, but Da He Duo Luo was too cunning that day, he saw through my response to Zhao's domestic affairs, and he personally led five troops to lie in ambush near the tribe For the sake of the safety of my people, I had to follow Dahe Duoluo. I was really forced. I only ask the guards of the capital to watch me and lead my people to join me now, so that I will not die."

All of them clasped their fists together and said, "I can swear to prove that not a single word of Qu Lie's words is false."

Wang Junkuo nodded, and said: "I understand, but even if you are exempt from death, you cannot escape from living. First, put Qu Lie under arrest and wait for his release."

"promise."

"Duyan!" Wang Junkuo shouted suddenly, "You are here for the first time, and I don't know if you are surrendering for real or for pretending. There is one thing I need you to do right now. If you are willing to do so, it means surrendering for real. I will report to Zhao. Wang, what do you want to take in your tribe?"

Du Yan laughed and said: "Could it be that the Chief Protector wants me to lead the way into the mountains and wipe out Da He Duo Luo?"
Wang Junkuo was taken aback, and said, "How did you guess?"

Du Yan said: "What's the difficulty? Since I want to join, from now on with Dahe Duoluo, either he will die or I will live. I will take you to destroy Dahe Duoluo. I wish I could."

In Linshuo Palace in Youjing, the heavy rain has just stopped.

The armor of the soldiers on the steps was covered with a layer of raindrops.

Wen Yanbo lifted his official robe and strode up to the hall, his steps were light and he didn't notice that the other party was about to know his destiny.

In the hall, Li Chongjiu discussed matters with Wang Gui and Wei Zheng.

After Wen Yanbo entered the palace, Li Chongjiu jokingly said, "Wen Aiqing looks happy, there must be good news."

Wen Yanbo leaned down immediately, and said politely: "Your Majesty sees it, the front army reports that Tuli, Dahe Tuoluo has retreated, General Xue has succeeded immediately, and Wang Duhu's army is also out of trouble."

Wen Yanbo reported to Li Chongjiu with a happy face.

Li Chongjiu nodded, smiled slightly, and said: "It seems that Xue Wanche and Zhang Xuansu have made meritorious service."

Wang Gui took a step forward and said: "Your Majesty's expectation is not bad. Not only are we not willing to fight to the death with Tuli, but Tuli is even more unwilling to fight to the death with me. When we meet on a narrow road, the brave wins, and Xue Wanche takes the initiative to seek a decisive battle with Tuli. This step Chess is right."

Li Chongjiu smiled, took Wen Yanbo's military report and read it carefully. The general's report was placed on the desk, and said: "Xue Wanche said that the elite Turkic cavalry are above our Yanzhao cavalry. If it weren't for the heavy infantry, This battle is really very dangerous."

Wang Gui said: "Since the Qin Dynasty, the Han people are good at crossbows, and the Hu people are good at riding. They each have their own strengths. Whoever wins and who loses can't be judged for a while."

Li Chongjiu said: "That's true. This battle between Wuhou and Qinshui is extremely dangerous. It's just that Wang Junkuo, Xue Wanche, and Zhang Xuansu jointly reported that they want to send Qingqi into the mountains to suppress Khitan, so as to avoid future troubles. What do you think?"

Wen Yanbo said: "If this is successful, it will be due to the achievements of Huo and Wei back then. However, the lack of soldiers and supplies and the loss of the way are also big taboos."

(End of this chapter)