Zhao Yun looked up at the battlefield in front of him. The corpses of the Huns cavalry were lying all over the snow. The horses that lost their masters are being driven together by the soldiers. There are thousands of Han soldiers patrolling around with snowboards.
These thousands of Han soldiers did not take part in the hand-to-hand combat just now. They used their super mobility to get around behind the Huns cavalry. As long as someone wants to escape the battlefield. In a blink of an eye, they will be shot into a hedgehog by the strong bow in their hands.
Zhao Yun was sure. In this situation. No one can escape. Liu Bao must still be in this battlefield. I just didn't know it was among these prisoners. It has become a dead body. anyway. He must be pulled out.
The corpse would not move when lying there. The first thing is to find Liu Bao from the prisoners. There were more than 8,000 Huns cavalry captured. Among them were more than 3,000 wounded. It is not easy to find one person among so many people. And Liu Bao would definitely hide himself deliberately. But Liu Bao is the King Zuo Xian of the Huns. Many Huns knew him. Especially those wounded Huns who were treated. In order to express gratitude to the Han army's voluntary act. Some people with less injuries have already taken the initiative to help identify them.
quickly. The soldiers came to report. There is no Liu Bao among these eight thousand people.
Zhao Yun frowned. Could it be that Liu Bao has died in battle.
suddenly. From the direction of the Huchuquan tribe camp, there were waves of horseshoes. Zhao Yun turned to look. I saw a large group of cavalry galloping here. After a while. The speed of the cavalry dropped sharply. Apparently it has entered an area with thicker snow.
No need for Zhao Yun's orders. The soldiers of the Han army who had served as guards stopped them. I saw that group of cavalry stopped three hundred steps away. There are five or six rides out of the crowd. He was led over by soldiers of the Han army.
By the light of torches. Zhao Yun recognized that the leader was Hu Chuquan. Can't help asking: "Hu Chuquan. Why are you here."
Hu Chuquan jumped down from Malaysia. Walking alone in the knee-deep snow. Walked to Zhao Yun with difficulty. Give a deep ceremony. Said: "General Kai Qi. The villain led the tribe to come for reinforcements."
A few days ago, people from the Chiuul faction had arrived here. Hu Chuquan also secretly took precautions. In addition, he had planned to raid the camp in Fro. Some people from the small tribe attached to him also gathered. There are already more than 15,000 cavalry in Huchuquan's camp.
Zhao Yun is cautious by nature. After he led his army here. Did not live in the Huchuquan camp. Instead, he set up a camp five miles away from the Huchuquan camp. Of course. They were the same as Ma Chao when they set out. Only brought some sleeping bags and fried noodles. Naturally, the materials needed to build the tent and the beef and mutton to feed their hunger were provided by Hu Chuquan. Hu Chuquan's tribe is big enough. There is no problem in supporting the 20,000 Han army in a short period of time.
Just now. Outpost returns. The brigade of Huns cavalry was found. Zhao Yun knew that Yuvro took the initiative to attack. Immediately sent someone to notify Hu Chuquan of this situation. And let him guard his camp. Just leave the matter here to him.
The killing sound shook the sky on the battlefield. Hu Chuquan was not relieved. He immediately assembled 15,000 cavalry outside the camp. They mobilized all the men, women, and children who had fallen away. For the tribe of Hu Chuquan. This is a battle of life and death. Hu Chuquan could not pin all his hopes on the Han army. He must be on guard in case. and. In his opinion. Most of the Han army are infantry. Although equipped with a large number of crossbows. I'm afraid I still can't resist the fierce Yuvro cavalry. Keep your camp. In the end, they must rely on themselves.
The fighting on the battlefield only lasted for a moment before it stopped. Hu Chuquan didn't know who would win or lose. Feeling uneasy. He personally brought a team of cavalry to come up and have a look.
Zhao Yun had guessed Hu Chuquan's mind. Haha laughed and said: "Hu Chuquan. My father-in-law said. You really want to merge into the big man. You have officially become the people of my big man. Of course, your safety must be handed over to our big man army. Yu The 23,000 cavalry soldiers sent by Froe have been wiped out. From now on, with my fellow soldiers, you can rest easy."
Liu Xin attaches great importance to intelligence work. This is especially true during combat. Each legion has a large number of detailed works specializing in reconnaissance. The fact that Hu Chuquan had assembled a large number of cavalry in the rear could not hide from Zhao Yun's eyes and ears.
Zhao Yun rushed forward when the Xiongnu cavalry desperately. It could have continued to retreat. Then give way again. Let Liu Bao's cavalry go over. Come to a cannibalism with Hu Chuquan's cavalry. He reaped the benefits of the fisherman. If you take such a tactic. His soldiers can completely avoid close combat with the Huns cavalry. It will not cause thousands of casualties.
but. Zhao Yun has followed Liu Xin for many years. What he meant for Liu Xin's order. Far from being comparable to Ma Chao and others. Zhao Yun has keenly felt it. Liu Xin did not simply want to incorporate the nomadic grassland of the Huns into the territory of the Han. It is not that the Huns' tribes verbally admit that they are the people of the great Han. Instead, let them accept the fact that they are a big man from the bottom of their hearts. Feel the pride of being a big man. and so. Zhao Yun wanted to show them the powerful combat power of the Han army and the firm determination to maintain their safety.
Conquest on the grassland. It is rare that the opponent is wiped out. Unless it is between two tribes with disparity in strength. right now. Twenty-three thousand people sent by Yuvro. The death of death, the wound of the wound, the drop of the drop. No one was left after being cleaned up by 20,000 Han troops. The casualties of the Han army turned out to be a mere 3,000 people. This result gave Hu Chuquan too much shock. At this time. He just believed. The annihilation of Liu Bao's 100,000 cavalry troops in Guanzhong was not without reason. Dozens of tribes were not even wronged by the Han army.
Hu Chuquan's forehead oozes cold sweat. He couldn't help but rejoice that he had made the right choice. Quickly crossed his hands and said: "General Yingming Shenwu. Hu Chuquan and his tribe will be Han people from now on. Death is a Han ghost. Never dare to have the slightest dissatisfaction."
Zhao Yun nodded. Said: "Your loyalty. This general is convinced. That's right. You brought so many people here. There is something that needs to be left to you."
Hu Chuquan could not help being flattered. Vigorously said: "Please give orders to the army."
Zhao Yun pointed to the corpses of the Xiongnu cavalry on the battlefield. Sternly said: "Let your people search carefully. There are Liu Bao in these corpses. Besides. Dig another big hole. Bury them all."
At this time, digging a big hole in the grassland is a laborious job. The grassland is already covered with thick snow. The snow must be cleared first. And the soil under the snow must have frozen very hard. It is extremely difficult to dig. Zhao Yun knew that his soldiers had been exhausted after a battle. If you let them dig this big pit now. I believe they will execute this order without hesitation. But Zhao Yun has always been considerate of his subordinates. Now that there is free labor. Of course he would never ask his soldiers to suffer this external suffering anymore.
Hu Chuquan said suddenly: "General. Never do this."
Zhao Yun was taken aback. He said in a deep voice: "What. Do you want these people to smash the corpses into the wilderness."
Hu Chuquan waved his hands again and again. Said: "Going back to the general. I'm not talking about digging pits here. It's about digging pits. Tens of thousands of people in the lower clan worked together overnight. It must be done before dawn. The next thing is about identifying Liu Bao."
Speaking of which. Hu Chuquan paused. Secretly glanced at Zhao Yun. Seeing him blankly. I had to continue anxiously: "Liu Bao has always known that Liu Bao is a cunning man. It doesn't matter if he is already dead. I'm afraid he lies in the pile of corpses and pretends to be dead. If my people dig a hole in the past, it will be fine. . He might sneak into my people. Find him out again. It’s a little troublesome."
Zhao Yun didn't expect that Hu Chuquan's thoughts would be so meticulous. Unexpectedly, he glanced at him. He groaned: "That's in your opinion. What should I do."
in fact. Hu Chuquan didn't have much strategy. The reason why he can think about it so well. It is because Liu Bao is also his competitor. Competitors competing for single position. There is a good saying. It is not your friend who knows you best. It's your opponent. This is the situation between Hu Chuquan and Liu Bao. Of course. That is the past. Now Hu Chuquan has devoted himself to the big man.
Hu Chuquan looked up at Zhao Yun. Cautiously said: "Go back to the general. I think that. Those corpses should be patched up. If Liu Bao pretends to be dead, there is nowhere to escape."
Zhao Yun said flatly: "No."
In the concept of Han people. Death is great. Except for the most sinful people. Who would have trouble with a dead person. The act of insulting a corpse. Zhao Yun couldn't do it.
Hu Chuquan likes Sinology. Also understand these situations. But he is still a Huns after all. The dead are good too. Good for dead beasts. There is not much difference in his eyes. Hearing that Zhao Yun rejected his proposal. Hu Chuquan said anxiously: "General. If you can't bear it. Just leave it to my people. The longer the time is, the more likely Liu Bao will escape. Please think twice."
Zhao Yun hesitated. If Liu Bao has died in the rebellion. It would be too much to do this again. but. In case it is true as Hu Chuquan said. Liu Bao just hid in the corpse and pretended to be dead. Because of his momentary benevolence of a woman. Let him escape. There will be endless troubles.
Thought of this. Zhao Yun gritted his teeth. Said: "Okay. I asked the soldiers to gather their bodies. You send some reliable people over."
This kind of thing. Zhao Yun still wouldn't let his soldiers do it. Just give it to the people in Hu Chuquan. but. Liu Bao is so important. Zhao Yun did not dare to take it lightly. Only use his own people to carry these corpses together. It is personally supervised by his people. He can rest assured.
Zhao Yun and Hu Chuquan stood side by side. Watching the soldiers drag the corpses of the Huns together. Many corpses are terrible. Lacking arms and legs is still light. Some people are under the trampling of war horses. Has become unrecognizable. Zhao Yun couldn't help but admire Hu Chuquan's idea secretly. If it is really one by one, identify it. It's really not easy to find Liu Bao. Maybe his head has been crushed by the war horse.
At this time. The dozens of people that Hu Chuquan had found were already carrying machetes. Stabbed one by one towards the corpses. These people are all confidants of Hu Chuquan. Will not show mercy to these corpses. And there are some Han soldiers watching. Don't allow them to cheat.
suddenly. A blood-stained corpse bounced off the ground. Pounced at a close friend of Hu Chuquan. He broke the cron's neck with just one stroke. He took the scimitar in his hand.
A cold light flashed in Zhao Yun's eyes. Sneered and said: "Sure enough, someone pretended to die."