Chapter 55: Spare His Life
He is also very young, burly, and full of momentum.
But Wang Xiao wanted to smile at the first sight of him, because he was wearing two braids.
Wang Xiao definitely didn't mean any discrimination, he just wanted to laugh.
"The envoy of Wara is also the first, and Jin meets the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty." The envoy in his hand also knelt down on one knee and saluted Wang Xiao.
Wang Xiao has been an emperor, and as soon as he sits on the dragon chair, the momentum of the king in the world will naturally come out.
All the generals in the tent were surprised, and felt that Wang Xiao's momentum was no different from Zhu Di.
Put on a dragon robe and sit on a dragon chair, the momentum has changed so much?
Wang Xiao raised his hand, "What is the purpose of coming to my Daming military camp?" ”
also got up first, bowing his head slightly, "I heard that the Great Emperor is going to fight against the Tatar Ministry, and I, the Warat Ministry, am willing to serve the Great Emperor." ”
Wang Xiao knew that he was talking nonsense at first, but the generals around him, including Zhu Di, really believed it.
Because after the fall of the Golden Family, the various tribes on the grassland attacked each other. When the Ming Dynasty came to conquer, there were not a few tribes who were willing to help fight the war. Even a large part of the cavalry of the 3,000 battalions were originally herdsmen on the steppe.
After the fall of the Mongols, the heroes of the steppe rose together, and there was no co-owner for a long time. It's not uncommon to attack each other and destroy tribes.
"You're pretty well informed."
Wang Xiao smiled and said, "The Tatars don't know what it means to be high and thick, so I came to teach them a good lesson this time." Let them understand how miserable it is to provoke Daming. As for you... I've heard that you have a part in these things, too? ”
also lowered his eyes first, and didn't dare to look at Wang Xiao, "It's true that some people have offended the Ming Dynasty, but that's definitely not what the leader meant." I, Warat, would like to be a pioneer of the Ming Dynasty. ”
"How many men are there in your Warat?"
also raised his head first, with a resolute expression, "I have more than 4,000 soldiers who can fight!" ”
The generals of the Ming army around laughed loudly, and this little bit of soldiers and horses was not enough for even a fraction of the Ming army. He dared to say that he was going to help Daming fight. It's a laughing death.
Wang Xiao narrowed his eyes and looked at Ye Xian.
He knew that Warat's strength was very strong, and at this time, the number of soldiers and horses that could fight was actually at least tens of thousands. It's coming to ask for surrender and concealing the quantity, which is obviously an arrogant plan.
If the Ming Dynasty really accepts the deception of the Warats, they will become hungry wolves and bite from behind at a critical time.
Wang Xiao's gaze swept over the silent Zhu Gaoxu, "I have received this heart, if we can honestly serve Daming in the future, then we will not treat Warat badly." As for sending troops to help in the war, I know that I can solve the Tatars myself. ”
He also pressed his chest with one hand and bowed his head to salute, "Great Emperor, Mahamu, the leader of Warat, presented five hundred war horses and two thousand sheep to the Great Emperor. Please smile at the Emperor. ”
"I accepted the gift."
Wang Xiao waved his hand, "Take the gift back." ”
also kneel down on one knee and salute first: "The Great Emperor has a long life!" ”
When he left first, Wang Xiao stood up and saluted Zhu Di, "Your Majesty, how is it?" ”
Zhu Di came to the dragon chair and sat down, beckoned to Fan Zhong, the commander of the forbidden army, "Treat these Warat people well, eat meat and drink as much as you want." When you leave, you will be rewarded with a generous silver tael. You can ask that one first, what is your impression of our Ming Emperor. ”
Wang Xiao on the side smiled. He knew that he would first say that the emperor was wise and powerful, but the veterans on the side were the real heroes.
In that case, Zhu Di will change color and see Ye Xian's heroic posture, and Wang Xiao can lead his troops to hunt down this heroic figure who single-handedly created the change of Tumubao.
In the evening, Fan Zhong, who accompanied the eating and drinking, sent off and returned after the group.
Zhu Di immediately asked, "What did he say?" ”
"Where have those poor ghosts who don't even have armor ever seen such a generous reward, shouting that the emperor has no boundaries while drinking."
Fan Zhong said with a smile: "Then let's first say that the emperor of the Ming Dynasty is heroic and powerful. He didn't say anything in front of the emperor. ”
Wang Xiao on the side smiled and waited, waited, waited. Fan Zhong actually didn't say anything.
"That's all for now?" Wang Xiao asked suspiciously.
Fan Zhong thought for a while and said, "That's it, just say this and leave." ”
"He didn't say anything else?"
Wang Xiao's voice was raised, this is different from the plot. Where is the sentence that the veteran with a knife on the side is the real hero!
Fan Zhong was puzzled and didn't understand why Wang Xiao wanted to ask this.
However, as Zhu Di's hardcore confidant, he still solemnly saluted Wang Xiao, the heir personally chosen by Zhu Di, "I really only said these things first, and didn't say anything else." ”
Zhu Di on the side also looked at Wang Xiao curiously, "What's wrong with you?" ”
Wang Xiao finally came back to his senses, he had been an emperor himself, so he was completely a real emperor in terms of momentum.
Ma Hamu has never seen Zhu Di, so naturally he can't tell Zhu Di what he looks like. Therefore, he really regarded Wang Xiao as the emperor of the Ming Dynasty first, and did not say the words of a true hero.
"Nothing." Wang Xiao grinned: "I just feel that this person is a little unusual." ”
"Hmm." Zhu Di nodded in agreement, "Qi Yu Xuanang does have some ability, but at most, it is just a leader." It's just a small person, not enough to worry about. ”
Wang Xiao thought for a moment and bowed, "What the emperor said is true." ”
He thought about it and took the initiative to propose to hunt down and kill Yexian, but Zhu Di had already made up his mind about Yexian, and it was impossible to ruin his reputation for the sake of an ordinary tribal leader.
The two countries are at war, and if they don't cut it, this is not a casual remark. Breaking this ring will be a great blow to his reputation, and Wang Xiao, who proposed it, will also have his reputation damaged because of it.
"Forget it, what if he escapes. If you can't deal with any of them, it will be a shame for the seniors. ”
Wang Xiao thought about it for a while and finally gave up, and the battlefield was a decisive victory.
The Ming army began to march north. Every day, when the army marched no more than thirty or fifty miles, it would look for rivers and lakes and other places to be stationed.
Outside the barracks there were trenches, antlers, horses, and iron lizi.
Every night, the lights are bright, and there are bright and dark sentinels swimming everywhere. Crossbowmen and firebolts take turns resting, ready for night attacks.
Even in later generations, with the advanced technology of that era, night battles were battles that no army was willing to fight.
And in this era, night battles are the nightmare of the army. Because once there is a mistake and the camp roars, then how many troops will be in vain.
The herdsmen on the grassland eat meat and milk all year round, and do not suffer from night blindness. Plus they are all cavalry, coming and going like the wind. If the camp is attacked at night, the threat is still very high.
Wang Xiao doesn't know what other people do, and he can't control it. But his Shenji Battalion is absolutely executed according to the highest standards. Even if many soldiers don't have a good night's rest, they have always persevered.
The Shenji Battalion is mainly based on long-range muskets and artillery, and if the steppe cavalry really enters the camp, there is no chance to resist.
The numerous camps of the Ming army, which stretched for dozens of miles, were harassed almost every night.
The herdsmen of the tribe were either shouting loudly in the distance, or driving the horses to a roaring gallop. This is all to make the Ming army sleep badly.
However, fortunately, the Ming army in the early Ming Dynasty was strictly trained and experienced in combat. These tribal herders who tried to raid at night never found a real opportunity.
The cold moon hangs high, and the night wind howls.
"It always feels like something is going to happen." In the camp of the Shenji Battalion, Xu Bin stood at the door of the main general's tent and looked at the dark grassland in the distance, and turned his head to look at Wang Xiao, "Those tribes will not just keep harassing outside, they will definitely choose a target to launch a strong attack." ”
Although there are many Ming troops, they can be scattered in the area of dozens of miles at night. It was impossible for reinforcements to come to support at night, so they were actually isolated.
Others may not be able to see any fame, but Ma Hamu, who has been in Daming for 20 years, and has Zhu Gaoxu to provide news, will definitely not let go of the opportunity.
"They're not stupid, and this is their best chance. Of course, it is to take advantage of the opportunity to sneak attack, so as to drain our strength. ”
Wang Xiao sat on the edge of the brazier and ate a leg of mutton, wearing a thick cotton armor.
In fact, it is still the middle of summer on the grassland, but when the cold wind blows at night, the temperature drops very quickly. If you don't wear cotton armor, you're really prone to catching a cold.
"This leg of lamb is well roasted." Wang Xiao signaled to Xu Bin, "Your craft is progressing rapidly, even if you don't become an official when you return to Shuntian Mansion in the future, you can make a fortune with this craft." ”
Xu Bin smiled very gracefully, came over and sat next to Wang Xiao, picked up the leg of mutton on the side of the brazier and ate it.
"The king of Han colluded with Mahamu."
Wang Xiao's words made Xu Bin drop the leg of mutton in his hand into the brazier.
"Don't waste it, do you know how much mutton costs a pound? How many gang workers can't afford to eat for the New Year. ”
Wang Xiao hurriedly picked it up and threw it back.
Xu Bin couldn't take care of the hot leg of mutton, and stared at Wang Xiao with an eager expression, "What you said is true?" ”
Wang Xiao chewed the mutton by himself, "There is no evidence, but it is true." So it's very likely that those people will come and attack our Shenji Camp in the next two nights. I'm telling you instead of telling Yu Qian, it's because I know you can keep your secrets. ”
In terms of Yu Qian's character, when he heard about this, he didn't care if there was evidence or not, and immediately ran to the emperor to question Zhu Gaoxu. This would disrupt Wang Xiao's plans and deployments.
Xu Bin is different, his loyalty to Zhu Di is estimated to be less than 60. The reason why they joined this expedition was entirely because of Wang Xiao and Sun Ruowei.
"The king of Han regards the grandson as an enemy, and if he colludes with Mahamujin, he will indeed target the grandson."
Wang Xiao picked up the flask on the side and took a sip, "It's just one reason." However, they are cooperating with each other, not subordinates. Na Mahamu knew Da Ming very thoroughly, and knew that the deterrence of the Shenji Battalion's firearms and artillery was more important than actual combat. And at night, the combat capability will be greatly reduced. That's why they chose the Divine Machine Battalion as their target. ”
Xu Bin seemed to think of something, and nodded suddenly, "Taisun took the initiative to ask to place the camp of the Shenji Battalion on the periphery and guard the baggage camp, just to expose the flaws and create opportunities for them?" ”
Wang Xiao smiled and said, "Mahamu has been in Daming for twenty years, but he left before the equipment of the Shenji Battalion was upgraded. He didn't know that the current Divine Machine Battalion was no longer the Divine Machine Battalion he knew. ”
"I started digging this pit for him before he left."