Although the Han army adopted a dragnet search. The speed of advancement is also fast enough. But it is inevitable that there will be fish that slip through the net. It was a young man named Sumo who escaped. Ji Mo is the son of a middle-level tribe leader with more than 3,000 young men. This medium tribe is attached to the big tribe of Kuitou.
Mi Mo is only thirteen years old this year. But the child on the prairie. Riding and archery since childhood. It also has a good kung fu. And he is very clever. Very fond of Kuitou. Has promised to recruit him to be a son-in-law. therefore. After Sumo escaped alone. The first thing that comes to mind is to defect to the tribe of the leader.
The chief leader personally led the army to Taiyuan. Now the leader of the tribe is the chief's wife Moergan. I heard that the Han army appeared in the Mobei grassland. And took away Jianman's camp. Can't help being taken aback. He hurriedly sent people to invite the wives of the two tribal leaders, Fuluohan and Budugen, to come and discuss. Because Fuluohan and Budugen have already gone to Central Plains. These two tribes are now also headed by women. What Moergan didn't know was. Fuluohan camp has also been captured by the Han. Fu Luohan's wives and concubines became the spoils of the Han people.
The camp of Budugen tribe is not far from that of Kuitou. Bu Dugen's wife, Ye Ni, received an invitation from Mo Er Gan. Brought dozens of guards and hurried over. As soon as he entered the camp, he smiled and said, "Mo Ergan. The sweats are busy fighting the Han people. But you are interested in asking me to come here for a drink."
Mo Ergan worried that after the news of the Han army's raid on the Mobei grassland spread. Will cause chaos. It was temporarily blocked. So Yanni didn't know what happened.
Seeing Yani's heartless smile. Mo Er frowned. Said: "Sister. Quickly follow me in the bill. Something has happened."
It turns out that Moergan and Yeni are not only concubines. And they are cousins.
Ye Ni's face became solemn now. While walking. While asking: "Sister. What happened?"
Enter the big account. Mo Ergan waved his hand to let Congren retreat. But stayed silent. Said: "You can ask him."
With tears in his silence, he recounted the miserable experience of the tribe. He is the son of the leader of the tribe. Younger. Both Yani and Mo Ergan believed that he would not lie.
"You go out first. I will discuss this with my sister. I will definitely help you get revenge." Yanni waved her hand. Turned around and said to Mo Ergan. "Sister. What do you plan to do with silence."
Mo Er Gan was taken aback. Said: "Xi Mo is the one who Khan liked. He has been approved by my little daughter. What do you mean by that."
Yani sneered: "Sister, you are so confused. At this time. At that time. At the beginning, he was attracted by sweat. It is not because his tribe has three thousand warriors. Now his tribe has nothing. Does my sister still want to fight? The daughter allowed him. It's better to take advantage of this chaos. As a result, his life was saved. It also saves time and is difficult to be a man."
Mo Ergan was shocked. But then I thought about it. I also feel that Ye Ni's words are very reasonable. The grassland was originally speaking with strength. Sumo now has nothing. How worthy of continuing to be her son-in-law. Although only a woman. But a woman as a tribe leader must not only look beautiful. More importantly, you must be witty and skillful. To be able to be ruthless. Mo Ergan pondered for a moment. Nodded. Said: "My sister is right. This matter is up to you. Let's discuss how to avoid the Han people now."
After He Lian died. Jianman's tribe has gradually weakened. The tribe of Kuitou, Fuluohan, and Budugen gradually became the leading tribe in Xianbei. The camps of these three tribes are naturally quite large. It is easy to be discovered by the Han army.
Yani is quite scheming. In fact, there has been a plan for this matter. Otherwise, we won't think about silent matters first at this critical juncture. After hearing what Moergan said. She asked back: "So according to my sister. How to deal with it."
Mo Ergan is straightforward. Without hesitation, he said: "The Han people are coming fiercely. The young men in our clan have already been transferred to the Central Plains. I am afraid it will be difficult to resist. It is better to migrate eastward. Avoid their edge for now.
Yani waved her hand. Said: "My sister's words are not correct. According to Ji Mo. The Han people are killed all the way from west to east. Even if they avoid Liaodong, I am afraid they can't escape."
Mo Ergan hesitated: "Then we have to go south to Danhan Mountain first. Then send people to inform Da Khan to lead the army back to help. To protect the people."
Yani shook her head and said: "The sweat has entered the Central Plains this time. The ambition is to win. If you hear that the Hans attacked the grasslands, the military will be upset. We must not mess up the position of the sweat. It is the Han's plan to adjust the tiger away from the mountain. This news cannot make the sweating. know."
Mo Ergan trusted this cousin very much. Meditate for a moment. Said: "It's your opinion. What should we do. We can't just sit and wait."
Yani suddenly smiled and said, "The grassland is big and the sky is big. Where can't you be sheltered? Didn't the Han people come from the west? Then let's do the opposite."
Mo Ergan "Huo" stood up. Astonished: "You said let's go west."
Yani said triumphantly: "Sister, what are you worried about. The Han people are more familiar with the grassland than we are. When the sun sets, we will go west. By tomorrow morning, we will be behind the Han people. Let them continue eastward. . Just go through the grassland. We can’t be found anymore.”
Mo Ergan thought for a while. There is indeed no other better way. I had to say: "Then it's what my sister said. It's already late. My sister will go back and prepare."
The camp of Budugen tribe is very close here. Before dark. Yani rushed here with her clansmen. But the people of the Kuitou tribe had already packed up. See Yani. Mo Ergan said with a worried expression: "The members of the Fuluohan tribe have not yet come."
Yani waved her hand. Said: "Sister. The Han will be killed at any time. Can't wait any longer. Let's go now."
Those small tribes can ignore it. But Kuitou, Fuluohan and Budugen were brothers. It is precisely because of the support of Fuluohan and Budugen. Only then did Kuitou sit on the throne of Xianbei Khan. Mo Ergan couldn't bear it. I wanted to wait a little longer. But Yani couldn't hold it up again and again. Had to order to go. Before departure. Ye Ni still didn't forget to send someone to quietly lead Sumo to the outside of the camp. Swing a knife and chop him in two.
The hiding place that Moergan chose to hide was a secret mountain col. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides. To the south is a small river. This is a very good place for Xianbei people to avoid white disasters in winter. But it is not suitable for grazing. There are no herdsmen’s camps in it. Presumably it will not attract the attention of the Han people. So the old and weak women and children of these two tribes were moved there. It is indeed a good idea. And in accordance with the information brought by silence. The Han should have searched that mountain col. It should be absolutely safe there. It's just that there is not much time left for them. They need to get there before dawn tomorrow.
originally. Such a small distance can be reached in an instant for the Xianbei living on horseback. It's just that both Moergan and Yanni are reluctant to abandon a large herd of cattle and sheep. in fact. Even if the two of them can make a decision. Other people will not agree. For the people living on the grassland. These cattle and sheep are not only their most valuable assets. It's the food they depend on for survival. Without these cattle and sheep. They will not survive the winter.
Moergan and Yeni's judgment is not wrong. Just today during the day. The Han army has just searched that mountain col. It just makes them unexpected. It was Zhao Yun who searched for that col. After Zhao Yun had the idea of assembling the team. The first reaction is to use that col as the gathering place. Because that col is secret enough. And just send a small amount of troops to occupy the surrounding hillsides. You can easily watch those prisoners and spoils.
Almost at the same time Moergan and the others set off. The Han army also sounded the horn of assembly. The Hundred-member Squad of the Han Army who heard the signal also sounded the horn in their hands. The sound of the horn spread farther and farther. Soon it spread across the open and vast grasslands. Teams of Han cavalry drove prisoners of war and large herds of cattle and sheep. Hurry to the mountain col.
There are also large herds of cattle and sheep in the team. But the speed of the Han army was much faster. Whether it is captives or cattle and sheep. Just go slower. The soldiers would give a knife without hesitation. Without any scruples. therefore. Those captives wanted to save their lives. Although there is no horse riding. But it's not slow at all.
The sky gradually darkened. From time to time, you can hear the howling of wild wolves on the grassland. It sounds creepy. But the tribes of Kuitou and Budugen are numerous and powerful. There are more than two thousand warriors alone. There is no need to fear any wolves at all. But Moergan and Yeni still ordered the tribe to light a torch. Moergan and Yeni are women after all. I don't know about the marching war. They only know that there are many children in the team. Fire can drive away beasts. Prevent children from being injured by accident.
But late at night. This large blaze completely exposed their whereabouts. The Han cavalry squad, who also rushed to the mountain col from all directions, quickly spotted this "migrating" team. And adorned far behind.
The cavalry troops of the Han army also marched overnight. But they did not light the torch. Instead, they transmit information to each other through flares. Tell others where you are. Most of the hundred-man team has already arrived at that col. The news that a large number of Xianbei herders are coming here. Zhao Yun has also learned.
Zhao Yun looked at Ma Chao. Asked: "Meng Qi. From your point of view. What is the origin of these Xianbei people?"
Ma Chao just drove the prisoners and trophies of the Jianman tribe into the col. Heard the news. Without thinking about it, he said: "Whatever his path. Give the final general a man. The final general will surely level them off."
Zhao Yun shook his head. Said: "Dark night. Many situations are difficult to figure out. Even if they win, it is difficult to catch them all. It is better to be cautious. So let's send more teams to follow them. See where they are going."
Moergan and Yeni’s people move slowly. The Han cavalry came and went like wind. News is being reported over and over again. The team is getting closer and closer to this col. Twenty miles, ten miles, and five miles. Zhao Yun frowned. He groaned: "Could it be that it is for us."
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Chapters 782 and 783 were originally written, because they were written during the interval of business trips. After reading them, I felt very dissatisfied, so I rejected them and rewritten them all. This chapter was published late. I hope you can understand. Try to make up the next chapter tonight. The two chapters tomorrow will not be too early, please forgive me.