To prevent his guess from being wrong, Tulu asked uncertainly: "Master Qian Fang, according to your wishes, we should...?"

Are you cowardly? I feel relieved if you cowardly.

Old Qian, who put his heart back in his stomach, smiled and said with a smile: "City Lord, we can do business normally. I don't have to pay attention to the Northern Expedition Army. What does the war have to do with us? Are you right?"

Tulu's heart was open and nodded, "Well, this statement makes sense. But... Isn't it good to not express anything? After all, the army is coming from afar, so we have to feel it."

What do you mean? What do you think? I have surrendered directly to the city. Could it be that I still have to recommend myself to the pillow seat?

Lao Qian looked at the hesitant Tulu and found that his intelligence could not keep up with this guy's thinking at all.

After a while, Tulu hit his fists and palms, and his face was full of joy: "I thought of it, I will make some banners immediately with the words "The people of Dingxiang welcome the king's army". After it is done, it will be hung on the city gate building."

The people of Dingxiang welcome the king's army? You are so shameless, you can be no longer shameless.

Lao Qian was almost choked to death by a mouthful of saliva, and he was so coughing that he was about to spit out his lungs.

The people of Dingxiang City and the herdsmen around her were all nervous during this period. The news of the Tang Dynasty's Northern Expedition spread like wind on the grassland, and panic spread rapidly. Walking in the city, you could hear uneasy discussions everywhere.

No one thinks that Dingxiang City can escape by chance in this war. Whether the Tang Dynasty wins or the Turks win in the end, Dingxiang will inevitably become a victim of the war.

Just when the people were in a panic and didn't know where to escape, the banner suddenly hung on the top of the city made everyone confused.

The people of Dingxiang welcome the king's army? Where did the king's army come from? Could it be the king's army that has not been fought against the opposite side yet?

By the way, does this mean that you surrender voluntarily?

One spread to ten, ten spread to hundreds. The news that Dingxiang City welcomed the king's army spread like wings inside and outside the city. The rich households and tribal leaders who were originally planning to migrate and flee were outside Jiao Lien.

Damn, you said you want to surrender earlier. I have packed up all my things, throw away what should be thrown away, kill what should be killed, and then you surrender?!

Who are you cheating? This is.

However, for most Dingxiang people and herdsmen, surrendering to the Tang Dynasty is not so difficult to accept. At least after surrendering to the Tang Dynasty, the milk powder workshop will continue to be opened, and their lives will not be affected in any way.

Of course, there is no need to fight a war when surrendering. This is the most important thing. After all, for the people like them, it is true that they can survive. As for who will be the ruler... this has nothing to do with them.

Because of this, Li Hao's vanguard army did not encounter any obstacles on the way after setting off. They rushed straight to Dingxiang, and their speed was even faster than marching in the Tang Dynasty.

Su Lie, who was following Li Hao, almost fought his life to barely catch up with the vanguard army. On the road, he would occasionally wave to them in groups of three or three on the way, without any fear.

What's going on? Su Lie, who was moving along the way, only felt that his mind was getting less and less than enough.

Shouldn’t the Northern Expedition be killed to the point of blood? Shouldn’t the herdsmen turn around and run away when they see the king? What’s the matter with us coming up to send two bowls of horse milk wine? When did the Northern Expedition Army become so popular?

Such doubts accompanied Su Lie all the way until Dingxiang City appeared in front of him. Su Lie and Su Dingfang were so worried that they were about to split up. The people of Dingxiang hanging high above the city welcomed the king's army, which made Su Lie feel that everything was so unreal.

There was no blood flowing into a river, nor was there corpses everywhere. There were only countless herdsmen and people under the city. The faces of these people were filled with happy smiles, and the murdered cattle and sheep were set up on the bonfire and roasted into golden yellow.

"This..., what's going on?" Faced with Hegan Chengji riding a horse and blocking the middle of the road, Su Lie finally asked the biggest doubt in his heart.

Hegan Chengji was very satisfied with Su Lie's performance at this time. In fact, his previous performance was worse than Su Lie. Now some people are not as good as themselves, which makes him feel much more comfortable.

"Come on, General Su, I'll introduce you to you." Without rushing to answer Su Lie, Hegan Chengji sideways and gives way to several Turkic officials behind him, pointing to the person in charge of the leader and said: "This is the city lord of Dingxiang City, the city lord of Ashinatulu, and the city lord of Ashinatulu. The one opposite you is General Su Lie and Su Dingfang, the left-leading guard."

Tulu didn't know what Li Hao promised, and almost smiled like a flower on his face. He imitated Tang Li and bowed: "I have long admired General Su's reputation, and today I am well-known."

"Uh..., the city lord is polite." Su Lie bowed his hand awkwardly.

All this was too incredible, and he didn't know what attitude he should use to face the Turkic city lord.

As a border city, Dingxiang City has undoubtedly had a huge role in war. As long as it is managed properly, the Tang army can be dragged here, giving Jie Li plenty of time to make arrangements for the Tang army's attack.

But now, Dingxiang City surrendered beyond everyone's expectations, which was equivalent to completely opening the hinterland of the Turks to the Tang Dynasty. As long as the Northern Expedition Army was willing, they could fully move their troops forward and approach Jie Liya's tent.

No, this is impossible, and Jie Li will never be unaware of this. The surrender of Dingxiang City must have a profound meaning.

Thinking of this, Su Lie ignored everything else and signaled the deputy generals beside him to stay alert and pulled Hegan Chengji to the side: "General Hegan, where has the vanguard gone? Why don't you see him here?"

What Su Lie did not expect was that Heganjicheng turned around casually and pointed to the city: "I went to inspect the city. Now we have taken over the city defense of Dingxiang City. The five thousand defenders have confiscated all their weapons and returned to the camp to wait for the departing."

Su Lie was thundered again and said mutely: "This, how is this possible? Jie Li was stupid? Why did he throw Dingxiang City to us so simply?"

"There is nothing impossible. Dingxiang City has indeed surrendered." Hegan Chengji had no way to explain the question raised by Su Lie. After all, he was not Jie Li or Tulu, and he could not understand their ideas.

The same problem also circulated in Li Hao's mind for a while. Unlike Su Lie and Hegan Chengji, he quickly figured out the key points.

Let’s talk about Jie Li first. From the perspective of innate attributes, the Turks were mainly nomadic and did not care much about the gains and losses of a city and a pool. In addition, the Turks were good at riding and shooting but not good at defending the city.

Therefore, Jie Li put all the focus of this Tang Dynasty's Northern Expedition on the field battle. The vast grasslands were full of large plains and terrain for cavalry assaults everywhere. He did not need to tie himself to death in a certain place.

Let’s talk about Tulu. When Jie Li focused on the field battle, Tulu, who was stationed in Dingxiang, turned into an abandoned son. The biggest function of his existence was to consume the morale of the Tang army.

As long as he could hold the main force of the Tang Dynasty for several days, even if Dingxiang was finally captured, his morale would inevitably be frustrated. At that time, Jie Li, who was waiting for his leisure, could lead his troops south and rely on his number of people to surround Li Jing's army on the grassland.

However, Tulu was not stupid. After realizing that he was abandoned, he decisively chose to surrender and save his life. Compared to his unclear death, no matter how he surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, he could still get a job with half a job. At least he had a result.

"So that's the case. I thought your milk powder workshop really had such great strength, which allowed us to take down Dingxiang City without any effort." In Dingxiang City, in the government office that was abandoned by Tulu for several years, Su Lie suddenly realized after hearing Li Hao's explanation.

Li Hao smiled and said, "The milk powder workshop cannot say that it is useless at all. At least it allows those small tribes to see hope for a better life, otherwise how could they not resist at all."

Su Lie looked down at the restorative milk brewed with boiling water on the table, and nodded in agreement.

The emergence of milk powder has made tribes of all sizes on the grasslands more meaningful. The Tang Dynasty needed milk powder, and the grassland could provide milk powder, and the Tang Dynasty needed war horses, and the grassland could provide war horses. What else could make the grassland tribe more reassuring than this?

At least they don’t have to worry about becoming useless people, and in the end, like the Huns hundreds of years ago, they were reduced in number and destroyed by the Han emperor every now and then.

Political affairs are not something Su Lie is good at, nor is it what he should consider. He shook his head and looked at Li Hao and said, "Since Dingxiang City has been taken down, what should we do next?"

Li Hao and Hegan Chengqian looked at each other and said eight words lightly: "The opportunity cannot be missed, and you will never come again."

"What? You want..." Su Lie couldn't believe his ears: "Dejian, you are too brave, right?"

"Why, don't you dare?" Li Hao glanced at Su Lie: "We now have six thousand cavalry with strong fighting spirit and thousands of war horses that have just been seized. Don't you think it's the time for Yi General Yu Yong to chase the Qiugang?"

It is OK to general Yu Yong chase the enemy? The opposite side is a cavalry that is waiting for 100,000 people. Do you have any misunderstandings about the enemy?

Su Lie had to look at the young man in front of him with admiration. At most, he thought this kid was a little arrogant. Now it seems that he was not arrogant, he was obviously stupid!

"Dejian, the chief executive is behind us, and we will arrive in a few days. I think you'd better discuss it with him before making a decision."

"What's the point of negotiating about this? We will not accept foreign military orders." Li Hao's eyes flashed with inexplicable brilliance, staring at Su Lie and bewitched: "The news of the loss of Dingxiang City will not be hidden for long. Instead of letting Jie Li be prepared for receiving the news, we should take the initiative and give him a direct attack when he has not yet reacted and his army is unstable."

I have to say that Li Hao's encouragement really made Su Lie feel a little nervous, and his breathing was a little heavy. After a while, he said in a deep voice: "What is your plan? Don't say that you will kill them all the way, there are 100,000 troops there. Even if they don't resist, when you kill Jie Li, our six thousand people will be exhausted to death."

Seeing Su Lie moving, Li Hao was very happy.

This is a ruthless man who dares to rush into the ten thousand formation with two hundred people. If another Xi Jun buys it, six thousand and one hundred thousand may not be able to fight.

He smiled and said his arrangement: "It is definitely not possible to kill directly. My idea is that. Our 6,000 people are divided into two parts. Some of them are put on Turkish clothes and pretend to be defeated soldiers who escaped from Dingxiang, and the other part plays the pursuit soldiers. When a group of people disguised as defeated soldiers sneak into the Turkic camp, both sides cooperate and launch an attack directly."

Su Lie nodded. The plan was very good, but it was not foolproof.

But who can guarantee that such a thing as war is really foolproof? Anyway, the purpose of this surprise attack is to destroy Jie Li's morale, and it is not really necessary to cut off his head. Some omissions are not very big.

Thinking of this, Su Lie said seriously: "In principle, I support your decision, but before leaving, I think it's better to notify the chief executive first."

"This is a must." Li Hao said, taking out a letter from his arms and putting it on the table.

Seeing Li Hao's preparations so well, Su Lie smiled bitterly. It turned out that this kid had planned everything, so what else could he say.

That night, Li Hao and Su Lie joined forces, and 6,000 cavalrymen disappeared into the vast night. No one in Dingxiang City knew where they went.

...

"Rebellion, rebellion, this rebellious son will make me angry to death. If I had known this, I would have locked him in prison!" A hundred miles away from Dingxiang, Li Jing slammed the letter in his hand into a bunch and threw it heavily to the ground.

Yuchi Jingde happened to come in from outside. When he saw Li Jing furious, he asked wonderingly: "What's wrong? Who messed with you?"

‘Huhuhuhu…’, Li Jing gasped and cursed with his waist, “This rebellious son, after he captured Dingxiang, he actually ran to raid Jie Li’s army.”

"What? Dingxiang City has been captured? How long has it been?" Yuchi Jingde showed joy and was stunned: "What did you say? That little brat Dejian is going to raid Jie Li's army?"

Li Jing said annoyedly: "Isn't that the case? I don't know what luck they had left. Dingxiang City actually surrendered. Then these boys were so inflamed that they took the 6,000 cavalrymen to attack Jie Li."

"Hahaha..." Yuchi Jingde laughed after hearing this: "Good boy, 6,000 vs. 100,000, not to mention victory or defeat, just this courage is many times better than you, Li Yaoshi."

If it were normal, Li Jing would have to talk to Yuchi Jingde, but now he really didn't have the intention: "Forget it, it's not the time to talk about this. Jingde, you will lead all the cavalry to set off as fast as possible and to meet those kids along the way, and I will chase you as fast as possible.

In addition, I will notify Zhang Gongjin, Cheng Zhijie, Chai Shao, Zhang Baoxiang and others to speed up the marching and strive to complete the encirclement of Jie Li's army in the shortest time."

Yuchi Jingde also knew that time was tight, so he said: "It's good, just arrange other things. I'll order all the people now. When I set off, I won't come to say goodbye to you."
Chapter completed!