Han Khan

Chapter 78: The Insidious Tatars

The night sky was dotted with stars and everything was silent, but the camp of the Guchuwuti tribe in the Great Lakes Basin was brightly lit.

After a night of fierce fighting, the entire camp was in a mess and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

At this time, generals Zhang Zhongxian, Zhang Xibao, Yin Shanxiong and others were sitting around the campfire, reporting to Zhang Sheng in detail about last night's battle.

"Your Highness, ninety-nine of the royal guards were killed in the battle, one hundred and twenty-four were injured or disabled; more than one thousand and one hundred slave soldiers were killed in the battle, and more than two hundred were too seriously injured to be treated." Zhang Zhongxian said solemnly.

After hearing this, Zhang Sheng nodded slightly to show his understanding.

Fighting at night with poor visibility poses a huge threat to the soldiers.

What's worse, in the later stages of the battle, the enemy was forced into a desperate situation and began to fight to the death, resulting in a large number of casualties among Jinhan soldiers.

Zhang Sheng was silent for a moment, then turned to look at Yin Shanxiong and Boniek: "Yin Shanxiong, Boniek, each of you will lead a hundred guards to patrol the slave camp.

All surviving slave soldiers will be promoted to regular soldiers.

For those slave soldiers who had made military achievements, they were granted the positions of heads of ten households or heads of a hundred households in accordance with previous agreements, and new hundred households and ten households were reorganized.

Finally, they were sent to guard the captured cattle, sheep, horses and camels.”

Yin Shanxiong and Boniek looked at each other, then responded in unison and turned to leave.

Looking at the two people's receding backs, Zhang Sheng remained silent, but sighed secretly in his heart.

War is always cruel and ruthless, and every victory is accompanied by countless sacrifices. However, as a leader, he must forget about warmth and affection. In his eyes, human life is just a number. If he cannot do this, he is not a qualified leader.

"Yes, Your Highness!" Although the two were exhausted, they knew that this was not the time to rest, so they hurried to carry out their mission.

Then he asked Zhang Xibao:
"Uncle Xibao, how many prisoners are there?"

"Many of them ran away. Now there are only more than 30,000 prisoners!" said Zhang Xibao.

"The old way, one Jinhan warrior, control 10 prisoners, dig trenches, collect wood to build fences and chevaux de frise, start working at daybreak.

From today on, this is the headquarters of our Jinhan tribe.

So, after we defeat Altan and the surrounding tribes.

Just recruit their tribesmen to build some arrow towers and stone forts in the Great Lakes Basin for protection! Go and make the arrangements quickly."

"Yes, Your Highness!" Zhang Xibao started to get busy again.

Soon, the warriors of the Jinhan tribe drove more than 30,000 captives to dig trenches, collect wood, and build fences and chevaux de frise.

"Uncle Zhongxian, you will lead the chief priest of the priest camp and the priests and doctors who are learning from you to treat the injured warriors.

A holy religious ceremony was held to pray for the souls of the warriors and slaves who died in the battle.

These fallen warriors and slaves were all brave and innocent fighters, and their achievements have been recognized by the God of Heaven.

Therefore, the chief priest and the priests must recite scriptures to help their souls transcend to the Pure Land, so that their souls can enter the abode of the Lord of Heaven. "Ji Jie instructed Zhang Zhongxian.

"Yes, Your Highness!" Zhang Zhongxian, Wu Zul, Ben Zhengyuan... and others responded in unison.

"Go!" Zhang Sheng waved his hand and said.

Following his order, everyone took action. Zhang Zhongxian led the chief priest of the priest camp and other priests and doctors to treat the injured warriors and hold a ceremony to pray for the souls of the warriors and slaves who died in the battle.

At the same time, Zhang Sheng continued to send out a large number of reconnaissance scouts to the surrounding areas.

When the Jinhan tribe entered the Great Lakes Basin, the entire Great Lakes Basin was already at the mercy of others.

Even a large tribe like the Guchuwuti would surely fall apart after suffering a sudden attack from the Jinhan tribe. When the sky just turned pale, the entire camp was shrouded in a thin layer of fog, making it hazy.

However, in the Dahu camp that the Jinhan tribe had just occupied, everything was still busy in an orderly manner, as if time had stopped.

At this time, the Jin Han people had not rested since yesterday, and everyone was anxious at this moment, but they had work to do so they couldn't think too much, otherwise the Jin Han tribe would blow up!
At the same time, some scouts who went out for reconnaissance returned to the camp one after another.

These scouts wore light armor and carried bows and arrows. Their faces were filled with fatigue, but their eyes revealed determination and courage.

Among them, the scout leader Yan Zhi reported the situation to Zhang Sheng with a serious face.

He knelt on one knee and said in a steady voice: "Your Highness, the 6,000-strong army of the Guchuwuti tribe is just outside the valley on the west side of the Kobdo River, about a hundred miles to our left. That is the camp of the Hela tribe!"

As soon as he finished speaking, several Jinhan scouts dismounted and returned one after another from the east, west, south and north.

They also looked solemn and handed the information in their hands to Zhang Sheng.

After months of migration and brutal killings, Zhang Sheng and many other Jin Han people from Dunhuang underwent tremendous changes both physically and mentally.

They become tougher, more patient, but also more brutal and ruthless.

Especially Zhang Sheng at this moment, even when he was smiling, a murderous aura would flash across his face in an instant, which was chilling.

"However, the Hela tribe and the Guchuwuti tribe have been fighting for a day and are still at a stalemate. Both sides have elite soldiers to protect them and are well-prepared. The Guchuwuti army camp has more than 6,000 cavalry guarding it day and night."

Zhang Sheng frowned. They had been fighting on the west side of the Kobdo River for a whole day, causing such a big commotion. It was natural for both sides to be on guard.

After all, no one wants their territory to be occupied by others.

"What about the Tatar and Mongol tribes in the east?" Zhang Sheng asked.

“When I was investigating just now, I found that the Tatars had gathered more than 4,000 cavalrymen and were heading towards us.

So I hurried back to report. I guess the Tatars are either here to support the Kuchuud tribe or to reap the benefits. "

Zhang Sheng's heart sank when he heard the news.

If the Tatars really come to support the Kuchuud tribe, they will face tremendous pressure.

But if the Tatars just wanted to take advantage of the situation, then things would be much easier.

Zhang Sheng glanced at the soldiers around him and said solemnly, "Well, it seems that the battle tonight is not over yet! You have been eating meat these days, it's time to chew on the hard bones."

When Yin Shanxiong heard this, he frowned and asked in confusion, "Your Highness, do you want to abandon this Dahu camp and attack Altan directly?"

Zhang Sheng slowly shook his head, his face solemn, and replied in a low voice: "No, at this moment, I firmly believe that Altan must have learned the news that their camp was attacked by us and their people were captured.

He must be extremely anxious at this time, but he will never give up the attack on the Hela tribe easily, because only by conquering the Hela tribe can he gain the strength to compete with us Jinhan people, and at least he can escape from the west.

If he decides to withdraw his troops and come back to attack us, will the Hela tribe behind him let him go easily?
Therefore, what we need to do now is to defeat and completely destroy this Tatar cavalry with all our strength."

"We will follow your will!" Everyone bowed and saluted.

Then Zhang Sheng continued:
"Notify all the guards and all the soldiers who have just escaped from slavery to assemble immediately!
We will act in four directions. I will personally lead a regiment and ten centurions of 1900 troops to stay here.

Next, Zhang Xibao, you will lead a regiment to station on the north side;

Yin Shanxiong, you will lead a regiment to station at the south side of the camp;
And Koza, you will lead a regiment and 1900 newly reorganized soldiers from ten centuries forward and pretend to retreat to attract the Tatars.

We will fight a bloody battle with the Tatars here, near the camp we have just occupied."

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