Chapter 507 Surprise Attack

The royal court of the Huns.

There was a charcoal fire burning in the warm tent. Touman and a group of Hun nobles gathered here, unable to feel the wind and cold outside.

The Xiongnu tribes were originally scattered tribes, but Touman gathered them together. The leaders of many tribes in this tent also became officials under Touman.

Dadanghu Ji Guli said worriedly.

"Chanyu, if we keep fighting like this, we won't be able to hold on!"

Autumn is high and horses are fat, which is when the Xiongnu's fighting power is at its highest. In just a few battles, the Qin army suffered a lot of losses, as did the Huns.

What's more, when the Xiongnu side had the advantage, they could not defeat the Qin army composed of infantry outside the Great Wall. Going forward, it becomes even more difficult.

The weather is getting colder and the food is dwindling. It was very difficult for the Huns who were in short supply to allow the Huns' cavalry to continue fighting with the Qin army in the middle of winter.

"I know, hold on a little longer."

Touman sat on the throne, supported his chin with his hand, and gritted his teeth.

Unlike the Qin army, the Xiongnu did not have a stable food supply. The main sources of food include domesticated cattle and sheep, and food produced by the Yinshan Royal Court and the Helan Mountain Royal Court. Only this part was mostly supplied to the Huns nobles and their soldiers.

Ordinary tribesmen can eat beef and mutton once a year, which is considered good. In normal times, they can only eat cheese and the income from gathering and hunting.

But the weather turned cold, everything on the earth was dry, and there was less and less food to collect. Domesticated cattle and sheep also need a harbor that can escape the cold wind, otherwise they will suffer a lot in a white disaster.

Hu Yanzuo, the chief protector of the Xiongnu, stood up at this time and complained a little.

"Chanyu, now the cattle and sheep need shelter from the cold, the war horses need fresh grass, and the women in the royal court are also waiting for the Xiongnu warriors to return. Why are we still fighting with that Qin man in this meaningless place?"

Hu Yanzuo's words represent the aspirations of most people in this tent. This battle has been going on for too long, but no benefits have been gained at all. The Huns have long been tired of it.

What's more, they also urgently need to return and nurture the next generation. Otherwise, if this season is missed, the Xiongnu population will be greatly affected.

"I know, but this battle must be fought." Touman looked serious, "Look, the Qin people have already established a camp outside the Great Wall. If we withdraw our troops now and come back next year, I'm afraid the Qin people will build more By then, I am afraid that the pastures in the south will no longer belong to my great Huns."

"Then give it to them!" Hu Yanzuo, the guardian of the capital, didn't care. "Anyway, the Qin people can't stay here long, but they won't leave the pasture."

"No!" Touman shook his head, "First the military stronghold, and then the small town with hundreds or thousands of people, gradually gathered the people, and the power of the Qin army will gradually move north. If one day, the Qin people really conquer the city Once we reach our royal court, do we have to retreat to Monan?"

"But that Qin man is very powerful, we can't take advantage!"

"Wait a minute, I have received news that the Qin army does not have much food and grass. By then, the main force of Shangjun will have to retreat behind the Great Wall."

Having said this, Touman's eyes flashed with luster, like a wolf thirsty for blood.

"Moreover, once the Qin army begins to attack the Six Kingdoms, there will be a shortage of food in Shangjun, and the defense in the north will no longer be as tight as it is now. What will be in front of us then will be the treasure, land and population of several or even a dozen counties. . But first, this wedge must be pulled out. Otherwise, when they gain a foothold here and we come back next year, the cost will be greater than it is now."

Touman said, everyone's faces showed greed. But they also had some doubts in their hearts, whether Touman's words were more motivated or he had other plans.

Changping Junfu.

On the huge map is the detailed topography of Shangjun. Lord Changping was watching, and Lord Changwen walked in.

"Brother, Yan Dan has run away."

"Is he alone?"

"There is also a woman traveling with us, which makes me a little concerned. The farmer is secretly helping, and Yan Dan and that woman have already made peace with Yan Mo's people."

Chang Pingjun nodded.

"What did King Qin say?"

"After King Qin learned the news, he did not order a hunt and seemed to let him go."

Chang Pingjun touched his beard.

"Even so, there will be no peace in the world. Luo Wang and the Yin Yang family are all watching him. The Mo family is nearby, so I'm afraid they won't be idle. Fortunately, Zhao Shuang is focusing all his energy on the border war at this time."

"I heard he played well?"

"It is indeed good. But this battle was made with money and food. Zhao Shuang fought a lively battle with great momentum and killed a lot of Hu Qi, but so far he has not gained much."

Ordinary battles are nothing more than to plunder food, land, and population, but the Xiongnu had none of these.

"It seems the old lady is going to pay compensation."

Chang Wenjun chuckled.

"It is indeed a loss. I heard that since the war started, not only the granary in Shangjun has almost reached its bottom, but also the old lady's 500,000 stones of grain and grass have been almost used up. I heard that Zhao Shuang has transported the grain he stored in Shangjun. It’s time for skin care.”

"So this battle is almost over?"

Changwenjun laughed, but Changpingjun laughed too.

"Zhao Shuang has started spending his own money. Naturally, this battle is almost over."

Lord Changping pointed at the newly marked military stronghold location on the map.

"Zhao Shuang spent a lot of money to build military strongholds and beacons here. He relied on the Great Wall and used the terrain to build a line of defense. You can attack when you advance, and you can defend when you retreat. But Touman is staring at it. If he can't hold on, In winter, his upfront expenditure will be wasted."

Chang Pingjun smiled.

"In this battle, our Lord Hanyang will probably suffer heavy losses!"

Shangjun.

The weather gets colder.

Zhao Shuang walked to the corridor on the second floor, stretched out his hand, and felt the biting cold wind.

"It's time. When the snow comes down, Touman may not be able to hold on any longer and will withdraw."

Bai Lu and Li Ji stood behind Zhao Shuang, and saw Zhao Shuang turning around.

"Bai Lu, send an order to the Anxi Army to leave Xiaoguan in the north and arrive at the Royal Court of Helan Mountain within fifteen days. Remember, when responding to official documents, do not go to the Prime Minister's Palace on the right and leave it to the Prime Minister on the left to handle it."

"promise!"

Bai Lu nodded, but she still had some doubts in her heart.

"But Longxi doesn't have so much military rations and military expenditures now?"

"I'm out!"

The two loud sounds made Zhao Shuang's body seem to be shrouded in light.

For some reason, Bai Lu and Li Ji felt surprisingly handsome looking at Zhao Shuang, who always kept his clothes on.

Bai Lu followed the order and walked down. Zhao Shuang turned his head and looked at Li Ji.

"You tell Zhao Xin through the Mo family's news channels that the Huns are unprepared. Let him take 3,000 cavalry from the headquarters and 1,000 Yue Lang cavalry, plus 3,000 Hu Qiang cavalry and 1,000 Yue clan servants. The cavalry made a surprise attack on the Hun Royal Court at the foot of Helan Mountain. Tell him that before the first snow falls in Jincheng, the Hun Royal Court on Helan Mountain must be captured."

"promise!"