Chapter 1163: Capture of Hasim
Jiang Fengxiang's original intention was to let Zhang Yuanzuo gather the scattered troops and repair at the same time, but now that he is in a hurry to turn over, it is not easy to continue to dissuade him. After all, he is not familiar with Zhang Yuanzuo, if the persuasion is too much, it will make people think that he intends to fight for merit.
Therefore, Jiang Fengxiang changed to support his war horses and weapons, almost in the rhythm of what he wanted, and on the first day alone, he replenished a large number of firearms for Zhang Yuanzuo's subordinates, the most of which were the more portable thunderbolt cannons after the improvement.
Moreover, in order to clarify the purpose, the name has been changed to * with the personal intervention of the prime minister.
As the name suggests, * is naturally a firearm held in the hand.
Zhang Yuanzuo was not very interested in firearms, and generally only used them as auxiliary means, and really relied on the cavalry's cavalry and archery skills. The fierce battle on the north bank of Ruoshui three days ago completely changed his perception of firearms, and the Great Food Soldiers couldn't even get close to Tang Bing, and they were defeated and fled for their lives with just all kinds of firearms.
Of course, the big cannibal was not only defeated by firearms, but the main reason was that the big eater had no intention of fighting a decisive battle on that day, so he hastily withdrew his troops.
But the power of firearms is on full display.
As a result, Zhang Yuanzuo demanded that each soldier under his command must carry more than ten or more*. *Although it has been improved to reduce the weight, it is still not lightweight, and once you carry this item, it will inevitably affect the number of arrows and crossbows.
However, Zhang Yuanzuo has his own plans, this kind of thing can not only be thrown with bare hands, but also thrown with a belt, and the distance thrown is more than twice that of throwing with bare hands, almost comparable to ordinary riding bows, even if it is far worse than riding a crossbow, but it is enough to be useful.
Out of Jiang Fengxiang's military camp, Zhang Yuanzuo was the first to aim at the Hasim Division, who was suspected of surrendering that day.
And Hasim was scratching his ears at this time, and he was worried about how to present his name. For this reason, he did not hesitate to take risks and personally went to Yusuf's barracks. It's a pity that he didn't see Yusuf as he wished, and was even humiliated and ridiculed by his subordinates in the battalion.
Now, all the Great Food Soldiers have withdrawn to the south bank of the Zhangye River, leaving Hasim alone on the north bank, called surveillance, in fact, leaving him to fend for himself.
After returning to the army in a hurry, Hasim sighed for a long time, and just as he was at a loss, he had to report that a Tang soldier was rushing in.
"Didn't you say that you were waiting for me to accept the petition?
Hasim trembled to himself.
"Let's go, let's see!"
When he came to the front of the battle, he found that this cavalry was not the same cavalry that had destroyed the whole army that had beaten him?
In an instant, Hasim's face changed several times, and dozens or hundreds of thoughts turned, and an idea finally surfaced.
This Zhang Yuanzuo is a strong general who dares to fight and kill, but he is by no means a reckless person, since the Tang general named Jiang Fengxiang refuses to surrender himself, why not surrender this person?
Now that I've dealt with them when I've been captured, it's easier to talk now.
"Quick, send someone, just say I'm going to surrender!"
Since the fight was abandoned by Yousuf, these subordinates who followed Hasim have almost become lost dogs, and the generals of the Tang Dynasty have doubts about their attitude, and they are in a dilemma in the cracks of the battlefield for a while.
Zhang Yuanzuo was originally angry, and came to Hassim's department, just to pick up soft persimmons and pinch them, but before he could pinch them, the other party had already sent someone to negotiate surrender.
In fact, Jiang Fengxiang has always been skeptical about Hasim's surrender, so he didn't take it seriously, and he didn't publicize it much. Zhang Yuanzuo didn't know that Hasim had planned to surrender Jiang Fengxiang, but now that he knew that this backsliding guy was planning to surrender to him, the corners of his mouth flashed with a mocking sneer.
"This guy is capricious, let's fight first!"
Zhang Yuanzuo was holding back a sulk in his heart and had nowhere to vent, and now that Hasim didn't cooperate with him, he would naturally not be happy.
However, Zhang Yuanzuo's sullenness was destined to not be vented, and Hasim actually ordered his subordinates to abandon the camp and walk along the river.
Both sides are cavalry, you chase after me, it doesn't take a day or two, and it will not be possible to fight in a short time, which is contrary to Zhang Yuanzuo's original intention. So, he categorically ordered the pursuit to be halted, and only ordered a small number of men to enter the fortified stronghold abandoned by Hasim to see what else could be used.
However, just after he gave up the pursuit, the messenger of Hasim actually came again, and it was still to negotiate surrender.
Zhang Yuanzuo couldn't help but smile bitterly, secretly saying that Hasim was really a freak, and his thoughts and original intentions couldn't help but change, so he bluntly told the messenger that if he wanted to surrender, let Hasim personally come to ask for guilt.
About half an hour later, Hasim actually came, with only four followers with him.
"Zhang let you go before, why do you want to turn your back on the old master now?"
Because of the education and edification they received since childhood, the Tang people attach great importance to loyalty, and Hasim is a Persian nobleman, although in order to please the big cannibals, he not only converted to the big food religion, but also changed the name of the big food, but he has no sense of belonging to the big food in his bones. What's more, neither the newly civilized Dashi nor the Persians want to be as harsh on loyalty as the Tang people, almost to the point of perversion.
Advocating the strong and being a servant of the strong is not a shameful thing, but it is the wisest choice that the vast majority of people think is not morally condemned.
"The general is the bravest and warlike general the villain has ever seen, just like the goshawk in the sky, the villain is willing to be the most faithful servant of the general!"
When Hasim said these words, his face was not red, his heart was not beating, and Zhang Yuanzuo felt a little numb, but he actually accepted Hasim's surrender.
"Since you are willing to submit to me, the Tang Dynasty......"
Just as Zhang Yuanzuo was considering the words, Hasim rushed to say:
"The villain knows, why do you want to submit a name......
"Vote?"
Zhang Yuanzuo felt strange and didn't know why he mentioned the name.
As long as you are loyal to my Datang wholeheartedly from now on, Zhang can guarantee that you will be prosperous and rich!"
Zhang Yuanzuo said this is a bit big, he is just a small general, in the Tang Dynasty, where the political struggle was fierce, if he can protect himself and die well, even if he burns high incense, how can he ensure the glory and wealth of others?
However, to envelop this kind of backsliding cannibal with big words, Zhang Yuanzuo did not hesitate or have any psychological obstacles.
Sure enough, Hasim smiled from ear to ear after learning of Zhang Yuanzuo's attitude, and swore to the sky that he would be his most faithful servant!