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Chapter 764 Tricky

Chapter 764 Tricky

Cheng Yaojin came back to his senses and said: "Since you are so clear, you should know that our situation at this time is different from the situation that Mr. Wu An faced back then."

"First of all, if we kill these soldiers, no one in Western Turkic will choose to surrender no matter what the situation is in the future war."

Lin Xuan was silent. It is true that in the history of massacres and killing soldiers, what they got in return was the same hatred.

In fact, Bai Qi also knew this. At that time, he was going to destroy Zhao Guo in one fell swoop, but Zhao Guo sent envoys to Qin State to say that he was willing to cede the city and asked Qin State to stop the army.

Qin State was also very empty at that time, so it took advantage of the situation and agreed.

But after the Qin State stopped its troops, Zhao State not only did not dedicate the city but began to unite with Qi to fight against Qin.King Qin Zhao then ordered Bai Qi to lead his troops to attack Zhao, but Bai Qi refused.Bai Qi believed that Qin had lost its favorable opportunity to fight, and it was not appropriate to send troops again.The furious King Qin Zhao didn't understand the fleeting truth of the war opportunity, so he sent Wang Ling to lead his troops to attack Handan. As a result, the Qin army's offensive was blocked, and many generals suffered casualties.

King Qin Zhao appointed Bai Qi to command the army again, but Bai Qi believed that the attack had no chance of winning at this time. The Battle of Changping caused almost every family in Zhao State to suffer from the loss of father, husband, and son, and hated Qin State and Bai Qi. In addition, the surrounding countries are also worried that Qin State will destroy Zhao State. If they do anything to them, they will definitely send troops to help them, so they can't make excuses.

If all the people who surrendered in the Mukun tribe were killed at this time, the result would be that even if the Western Turkic tribes were defeated later, they would not choose to surrender.

It's very simple. To choose to surrender is to survive. When knowing that surrender is also death, who would be willing to surrender?

But if they don't kill those surrendered soldiers, if the enemy reinforcements come to attack, if they want to send people to let these surrendered soldiers riot and meet the enemy again, the whole army will be in danger of being wiped out.

Cheng Yaojin seemed to know what Lin Xuan was thinking, and said with a smile: "The old man said that our current situation is different from that of Lord Wu An at that time. The soldiers, and their families."

"Uncle Cheng means to separate those soldiers from those women and children, so that they won't dare to resist?" Lin Xuan's eyes lit up.

This is indeed a way. Historically, those generals who were captured rarely chose to surrender, but most soldiers would choose to surrender.

This is because for generals, if they surrender, their family members will be in danger, on the contrary, if they do not surrender, the family members will get preferential treatment.

But the soldiers are different. Those in positions of power can't do anything to their families just because the soldiers surrendered.

But at this time, all the people of the Mukun tribe are in their hands, and those people will be much more honest when they are concerned about the safety of their own families.

Cheng Yaojin shook his head and said: "This is not enough. The old man plans to recruit [-] cavalry from the Mukun tribe. When the infantry arrives, [-] infantry will be left here to guard the captives, and the rest will follow the old man. Advance thirty miles, find a place to set up camp, and guard against reinforcements from the Western Turks!"

Lin Xuan's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed, "Tall, really tall!"

In doing so, one can replenish soldiers.

Second, it can eliminate the possibility of those soldiers rebelling.

There are only 1 young and strong in the Mukun tribe. Tens of thousands of them died before, and many of the remaining 5000 were injured. With [-] recruits, there are not many young and strong left.

At that time, all that will be left are some women and children, and without weapons, it is enough to keep 5000 people guarding.

Cheng Yaojin's division of battalions is the most extreme point. When recruiting soldiers and horses, they must be given weapons. If reinforcements from the Western Turks arrive, 5000 people will take the opportunity to make trouble, which will undoubtedly be a disaster.

After the camp was divided, those people did not dare to make trouble for the safety of their own people.

Lin Xuan couldn't help giving Cheng Yaojin a thumbs up in his heart.

Because of the influence of Romance, and because Cheng Yaojin is always careless, Lin Xuan always subconsciously regards him as a fierce general.

In fact, the evaluation of Cheng Yaojin in the official history is mostly courageous and resourceful.

If Cheng Yaojin is really just a reckless man, it is impossible for Li Shimin to use him so much.

Is a person who has served as kings for three generations without fading, really just a reckless man?

Although Cheng Yaojin was dismissed from office because of his defeat during the conquest of Western Turks in history, it may not be without his deliberate factors.

At that time, Li Zhi was in power and Wu Zetian was favored. The situation was very complicated. It was not impossible for Cheng Yaojin to want to protect himself wisely.

There is no way to verify the truth of history, but Lin Xuan knows very well that Cheng Yaojin is definitely not just a fierce general as people think.

Lin Xuan was a little embarrassed, since Cheng Yaojin had been prepared for a long time, but told him so much, it was obvious that he wanted to teach him.

"Uncle Cheng, my nephew has been taught." Lin Xuan bowed respectfully.

In this era of church apprentices and masters starving to death, Cheng Yaojin can teach him so hard, no matter what, he will accept it.

"Okay, it's getting late, let's go to rest early." Cheng Yaojin waved his hand and said.

……

Early the next morning, Cheng Yaojin summoned all the generals, and then asked him to invite him over.

Cheng Yaojin not only did not embarrass him, but also treated him very preferentially, so he did not appear to be very depressed, but when the tribe was wiped out, he was hit hard by Qinlandulu, and he survived overnight. sleep, eyes red.

"I've seen the great general!" Qi Jinlan Dulu saluted Cheng Yaojin.

Cheng Yaojin said with a smile: "Chief Mukun, please don't be too polite. The old man invited you here because I have something to discuss with you."

"The general will do as he orders."

Although he is lazy and lonely, he doesn't know the saying that people are knives and I am fish, but he understands this truth very well, so he is very knowledgeable.

"I don't have enough soldiers. I want to recruit 5000 people from the Mukun tribe. I wonder if the leader of Mukun is willing?" Cheng Yaojin said while looking at Qi Jinlan Dulu with a smile.

"This..." Qi Jinlan Dulu naturally didn't want to agree, who knew whether Cheng Yaojin would let his clansmen be cannon fodder, but looking at the smile on Cheng Yaojin's face, he always felt that there was a hint of murderous intent in it.

Qi Jinlan Dulu said: "Since the Mukun tribe has surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, they must obey the orders of the Tang Dynasty."

Cheng Yaojin was very satisfied with his lazy knowledge and interest, nodded and said: "In this case, I invite the leader of Mukun to go and choose it in person. When the battle is won, the old man will definitely ask His Majesty for your credit." .”

"Yes."

Qi Jinlan Dulu followed the generals arranged by Cheng Yaojin.

Cheng Yaojin put away the smile on his face, and said: "You must be careful and prevent the slightest mistake, understand?"

"Yes!" The crowd responded in unison.

……

"General, it's not good, something serious happened."

Lin Xuan and Xue Rengui had just returned to the camp of the brave guards, and Cheng Chumo greeted them with a somewhat ugly face.

"What's wrong?" Lin Xuan asked a little strangely.

If the reinforcements from the Western Turks were coming, there was no reason Cheng Chumo would know before him.

"Last night, Changsun Chong robbed a woman from the Mukun tribe and went back. I just got the news." Cheng Chumo said.

"What!" Lin Xuan's expression changed.

This matter is very difficult, Cheng Yaojin just issued an order yesterday, not to allow rape and looting, violators of military law to engage in it.

According to military law, such a situation must be executed.

But Changsun Chong has a different identity, once the trouble broke out, if Cheng Yaojin didn't punish him, how would he convince the public?

(End of this chapter)