Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Section 5 Transaction

After the great war, the city walls were filled with the corpses of soldiers from both sides. Xiao Tang had already arranged for the organized people to carry the wounded down for treatment. At the same time, some logistics personnel also began to clean up the wounded on the city wall with the help of the people. On the battlefield, engineers also took the time to repair some damaged areas with the help of the people. Seeing the corpses being carried down, Wufeng couldn't help but think of a poem: "One general will succeed and all bones will die." Due to extreme mental stress or physical fatigue, many soldiers relax when the enemy's retreat trumpet sounds. When they got down, they were all paralyzed to the ground, and some even passed out. Wufeng also felt a little tired. This was something he hadn't experienced in many years. The main reason was that he was under too much psychological pressure. While checking the situation of each department, he arranged for his subordinates to seize the opportunity to rest, and he also tried to relax. It is the way of civil and martial arts. Only those who can rest can work better.

---- After counting the losses, 7,082 people were killed and 7,529 were injured, including 1,355 seriously injured. Just one day of fighting caused the loss of more than one-third of his combat effectiveness. It seems that in the next few days of fighting, the more than 8,000 recruits will inevitably be pushed onto the battlefield. But the enemy's loss is at least three times that of his own side, and his own soldiers will only truly become qualified fighters after experiencing such fierce battles.

---- Luobei camp. Kurdo, Geya, and Hasian sat in the big tent with gloomy faces, "It seems that the enemy's combat power is quite strong, we all underestimated the opponent, and the commander is also a veteran, but we didn't If there is any news from the other party, we will fall behind in this respect." As usual, Ha spoke first. "Have we counted our injuries?" Kurdo looked at Geya, "The count has been completed, 12,658 people were killed in battle, 5,543 were seriously injured, and minor injuries were not counted." Geya replied. Sighing lightly, Kurdo felt a bit of a headache, and his intuition would not lead to a satisfactory result if the battle continued. There was a serious shortage of infantry, and the siege equipment was extremely lacking, and the opponent seemed to have no Without the intention to take the initiative to attack, the superior cavalry on one's own side is useless at all. It is not realistic to go back to the territory to recruit or mobilize infantry and siege equipment, but if you want to withdraw your troops back in such a disgraceful manner, let alone Geya He Haxian would never agree, even he himself finds it a bit difficult to accept.

----" Geya, what do you think?" After thinking about it, Kurdo was still a little undecided, so he had to ask Geya and Hasian for advice, "I think the enemy is very tenacious, but the number will definitely not be large. A lot, otherwise, when our attack is frustrated, we will attack us suddenly out of the city, and our loss will be even greater. So my opinion is to continue to strengthen the attack tomorrow. I guess the enemy is also very difficult at the moment, just to compare who Stronger toughness. I don't believe that our three warriors leading an army of 100,000 can't even take down a small Qingyang City." Ge Ya is still full of confidence. "Haxian, what's your opinion?" Kurdo looked at Haxian again, "Well, we do have some difficulties now, but if we go back in such a desperate way, the tribe will definitely laugh at us, and the general will also laugh at us. It's not easy to explain. But, you are the coach, so it's up to you to decide." Ha Xian's tone was obviously not as firm as Ge Ya's, and he seemed a little hesitant. Kurdo pondered for a while before making up his mind, "Then let's spend another two days concentrating on attacking. What Geya said is also reasonable. Although we are in trouble, the enemy will not be much better. It depends on who survives first. live."

---- On October 16th and October 17th, after two consecutive days of overwhelming and crazy attacks, the Luobei people paid a huge price, and the Wufeng side couldn't support it. The city wall in the southwest corner has already collapsed in several places. Facing the wild onslaught of the Luobei people, they completely blocked the enemy's charge with flesh and blood. Almost all the power that can be used has been used. If we persist, we can only let the unarmed people use it. Looking at the corpses and wounded soldiers all over the place, Wufeng also felt a little exhausted. Of the more than 8,000 recruits who still have fighting power, there are only less than 4,000 left. In addition to the more than 3,000 veterans who still have fighting power, I am afraid that it will be difficult to persist even tomorrow. up. Wufeng walked among the soldiers, while encouraging the soldiers, while chatting with the soldiers with great interest, the soldiers who were already very nervous and tired all relaxed their moods.

----When I came to the west city again, I saw how useful it was for the common people who were busy repairing the city wall. Such a simple repair can only last one charge. Liang Chongxin, Liang Chongxin, it depends on your performance now, all hopes are pinned on you. Wufeng looked to the northwest and thought silently.

---- At this time, Liang Chongxin didn't know the difficult situation in Qingyang City at all. He led three squadrons of cavalry and was quietly ambushing the Luobei people about 30 miles behind the Luobei camp. Near the logistics supply point. Since the Luobei people are mainly cavalry, they have a particularly large demand for forage. In order to prevent the enemy from attacking, Kurdo set up the food and grass supply point 30 miles behind his camp and sent 5,000 soldiers and horses. Garrison.

----Liang Chongxin has been lying in ambush in the woods here for three days. The scouts discovered the enemy's food and grass supply point three days ago, so he led nearly 600 cavalry to lurk here, but the enemy's defenses were very strict, and the number of troops was several times larger than his own, so he never had a chance. Liang Chongxin admired his boss's accurate judgment very much. He remembered Wufeng's warning to himself before he left, either succeed in one fell swoop, or wait for the right time. In the past two days, the enemy has transferred troops from here twice in a row. Now there are only about 1,000 garrison troops here, and the time is ripe. It is estimated that Qingyang City will also have some difficulties, and the outcome will be fought here.

----By taking advantage of the dark night sky, Liang Chongxin led six hundred cavalrymen to cover the horse's mouth with a bit, and then wrapped the horse's hoof with a thick cloth, and quietly rushed towards the target to see if they had arrived at the camp Beside, Liang Chongxin yelled: "Brothers, follow me!" With the sound of thunderous iron hoofs, rockets flying all over the sky came. This is a special rocket with yellow phosphorous on the arrow, which can spontaneously ignite, and immediately A fire broke out in the supply station. There are piles of fodder everywhere here, and once it is induced, it is impossible to extinguish it. Coupled with the ensuing surprise attack of an unknown number of enemies on the cavalry, the unprepared Luobei soldiers suddenly became a mess, and for a while, the fire snake They ran around, thick smoke billowed, and the imperial cavalry who followed took advantage of the situation to cover up and kill them. The soldiers of Luobei couldn't resist at all, and just ran for their lives. In an instant, this extremely important logistics supply station of the Luobei people was wiped out.

---- Luobei camp. Kurdo, Geya, and Haxian are obviously in a much better mood than two days ago. After two consecutive days of fierce fighting, the enemy's resistance has been significantly weakened. Judging from the current situation, it is only a matter of time before Qingyang City is conquered. question. However, Kurdo always felt that something was wrong. The enemy commander could tell that he was not an ordinary person. He must also know what the result would be if this went on. Coexistence and death, if so, I have overestimated the wisdom of the opponent. Seeing that Kurdo was a little restless, Geya and Ha Xian, who were talking and laughing happily, couldn't help feeling a little strange, "Kurdo, what's wrong with you?" Geya asked first. "Oh, it's nothing, it's just that my heart is always a little up and down, and I always feel that something will happen." "What will happen? The enemy has been surrounded by us like an iron barrel. I have ordered all ministries to They are all on strong guard to prevent the enemy from breaking through, just waiting for the urn to catch the turtle. In fact, it is better for the enemy to break out of the siege, we can take advantage of the situation to chase and kill, and it will be easier to win. Moreover, the intelligence also shows that no reinforcements have been sent from the surrounding Tanghe Empire territories. A lone army, when the time comes, I will make them die without a place to bury them.” Speaking of the latter part, Ge Ya was already gnashing his teeth, after all, the hard battles of the past few days have caused heavy losses to the Luobei people, which has already surpassed that of the Western Expedition of the Empire. The more than 200,000 troops suffered a lot in battle. "Yeah, now the enemy has been firmly trapped in the city by us, and there is no foreign aid. I think they have nothing to do this time. Kuerdo, have you worked too hard these days? Wait until you capture the city and stay well." Choose a few beautiful women among the captives and relax." Ha Xian, who was always cautious, also seemed more optimistic. "I hope so." Kurdo couldn't think of anything wrong.

---- Just as the three of them were dreaming about the arrangement after breaking the city, a soldier who stumbled in broke their fantasy. "Report to the general, there seems to be a fire behind us!" Looking along the opened curtain of the tent, you can see that half of the sky tens of miles behind the camp has been turned red. It is conceivable that the fire below has burnt What kind, and the direction is where the food and grass supply point on one's own side is located. For a moment, the three people in the big tent were stunned, you looked at me, I looked at you, even Ha Xian's originally dark face became a little pale.

----"What a vicious method, what a deep scheming." Kurdo murmured these two sentences in his mouth, and he was able to ambush this strange soldier five days before he found them , I have to admire the foresight and scheming of the opposing commander, but he is thinking quickly about the countermeasures in his head. Now is not the time to think about how to attack the city. How to bring these tens of thousands of men back with dignity has become the top priority , a little carelessness, the whole army may be wiped out here. "Ha Xian, how much food and grass are there in the camp?" "It's only enough for tomorrow morning. According to the plan, it should be delivered tomorrow morning, but now... I should have known that the food and grass convoy that was going back to the territory would be delayed a few days." "From here to the nearest place that can supply food and grass in our own territory, it takes at least five days to march under normal conditions, and it takes three days if we march in a hurry, and if we don't eat for three days, I don't know how many people can do it. do it? If you want to leave tonight, you have to leave, otherwise there may not be many people left when you get home. Seeing the flickering complexion of Kurdo who was secretly calculating, Geya and Hasian didn't dare to disturb him. For a while, only the heavy breathing of the three could be heard in the big tent. It's just that retreating overnight like this will definitely not be able to hide it from the enemy. If the enemy still has the strength to take the opportunity to pursue it, the result may be very unfavorable, but that's all.

----Having made up his mind, Kurdo immediately ordered the whole army to pack up their luggage immediately, and at the same time strengthen their guard, preparing to withdraw the troops overnight, and asked Ge Ya and Ha Xian to quickly go down to arrange, Ge Ya was still a little unwilling, " Kurdo, can we fight to the death tomorrow, if we can break through the city..." "There is no emergency on the battlefield. I am afraid that all the soldiers in the army know about the fire just now. How can we raise their fighting spirit?" Kurdo replied flatly. "Gaya, carry out the order." Haxian also understood the current situation and urged Geya. "Report, the enemy army in the city has sent a negotiating envoy, and he has arrived at the gate of the camp."

----"It is more appropriate to say that it is a blackmail than a transaction." Excerpted from 〈〈Quotations of Celebrities in the Empire〉〉

---- Filled with excitement and admiration for Wufeng, Xiao Tang stepped into Kurdo's tent with relaxed steps. After seeing the fire behind the enemy camp, Wufeng immediately summoned Xiao Tang, Cui Wenxiu, Mu Lige, and Lu Man to discuss. When Wufeng put forward his idea, everyone felt a little weird, but under Wufeng's explanation, Everyone thought they could give it a try, Xiao Tang volunteered to go to the enemy camp, Wu Feng was a little worried about safety, but finally agreed under Xiao Tang's strong request.

---- "The three above must be the three famous generals Kurdo, Geya, and Haxian. They are in the Lower Xiaotang, and today they are the envoys of the Qingyang City Army of the Tanghe Empire. I just got to see you today." The faces of the three people in the main seat were a little ugly, and the impatient Geya was about to have a fit, but he finally endured it under Kurdo's wink. "Mr. Xiao, I'm Kurdo. I don't know if I came to visit late at night. What can I tell you?" Still Kurdo calmed down and asked in a fairly calm tone. "Oh, when I entered the camp just now, I saw the general's subordinates packing their bags. It seems that the general is planning to go home overnight?" Xiao Tang still had a pleasant smile on his face, as if a warm-hearted old friend was caring. Friends who are about to travel. "We don't need to go around in circles anymore. Let's just say clearly what Mr. Xiao's intentions are when he comes here." Ha Xian couldn't help it anymore. "Okay, talk quickly, I am here today on the orders of my lord to make a deal with the three of you here." Xiao Tang said calmly. "Let's hear it." Kurdo, who was sitting in the middle, was also a little strange. "My lord's opinion is to ask the three of you to leave us the 20,000 extra war horses currently in your camp, and my lord will definitely reward you." "What are you talking about? What is your lord who dares to say such words? See if he was frightened crazy by the war." Ge Ya couldn't bear it any longer and stood up. Xiao Tang was still smiling, but he showed disdain for Ge Ya's words. Kurdo stopped Geya from continuing to talk with his stern eyes, and replied calmly: "Oh, this deal doesn't look small, what price is your lord going to offer?" Ha first said to the other party I was also very angry at this seemingly unreasonable request, but thinking that the other party is not crazy, since I must have something to say, I also want to hear the other party's conditions. "There is definitely no food and grass in the general camp now, and the journey back is far away. It may take three or four days to get to the next food and grass supply point. My lord is willing to provide food and grass for your army and horses for three days, and promises to retreat after your army. Guaranteed not to take advantage of the fire." Xiao Tang put forward his own conditions calmly. Kurdo's eyes stayed on Xiao Tang, "What if we don't accept this condition?" "Oh, it doesn't matter, then just pretend I didn't say it and let it go. But I believe the three generals will understand the reason for this , will finally agree to this deal." Xiao Tang shrugged gracefully. "What if we want food and grass for five days?" Ku Erdu fixed his eyes on Xiao Tang's face, trying to find a flaw in Xiao Tang's face. Xiao Tang's thoughts changed sharply, "Of course, if you keep 30,000 horses." After pondering for a while, Kurdo nodded with difficulty, "Okay, we agree. The deal will be completed tonight." Geya jumped up, "No, I will never agree." "I am the coach, and I am responsible for the decisions I make." Kurdo replied loudly. Ha Xian also nodded slowly, "I agree with Kuerdo's opinion. Mr. Xiao, then please go back to the city to report and prepare." The head said: "Okay, we will see you later."

----As soon as Xiao Tang left the tent, Ge Ya couldn't control himself anymore and roared like thunder, "Kuldo, Ha Xian, are you two crazy? Why did you agree to such blackmail?" Erdo turned his back and didn't answer. He understood Geya's feelings. The war horse he worked so hard to cultivate was sold at a low price after only a few catties of grain and grass. It should be said that it was not even a cheap sale. "Geya, calm down. If you don't accept it, tell us that there is only food for one meal, and there are at least three days of travel. How can these tens of thousands of people go back with so many wounded soldiers? If Can we resist the enemy attacking us when we are half-starved?" Hasian patiently persuaded the angry Geya. "Geya, if you think about it, you can tame a war horse if you don't have one, and if you don't have a warrior, it won't grow in a day or two." Kurdo said quietly. "Then the enemy would be so kind, and wouldn't they take the opportunity to wipe us out?" "Then they have to think about the consequences." Kurdo replied with a strange mix of murderous intent and pride.

----The transaction went very smoothly. The Luobei people left behind 20,000 war horses according to the agreement, and Wufeng also gave the other party food and fodder for three days according to the agreement. Before leaving the camp, Kurdo asked Xiao Tang, "What is your lord's name?" "My lord's name is Li Wufeng." "Li Wufeng, Li Wufeng." Name, "Send a message to your Master Li, it is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge in three years, and we Luobei people will wash away this shame with blood." Kurdo said word by word. "General Kurdo, our Master Li also admires the general's talent, why do we have to fight each other? I really hope that we can have a good time when we meet next time." Xiao Tang replied with a sincere smile.