Chapter 623: Zhenbei Pass

This war was a blessing for the Jin army, but it was a disaster for the alien races of the entire Hetao.

The land of the Hetao is fertile for thousands of miles, and there are dozens of tribes of all sizes, of course, it is impossible to have a population of only 150,000.

Originally, there were about 300,000 alien races in the Hetao itself.

In the frontal battle, the combined forces killed as many as 40,000 enemy troops and captured 20,000.

Later, during the purge, nearly 30,000 stubborn resistance elements of the Xiongnu and foreign races were killed and 50,000 were captured.

Literally alone, the Annexation Coalition killed 80,000 aliens and captured 80,000 captives.

As for the actual total number of deaths, it must be more than that, and a rough estimate is that there are at least nearly 100,000 people.

The 70,000 prisoners of war who were captured were important laborers in the development of the Hetao, building cities, roads, and tuntian...... They all need to contribute, so naturally it is impossible to be released.

In other words, after the war, the overall population of the Hetao was directly reduced by more than half, and the casualties were really not unheavy, which also shows the tragic extent of this battle.

In order to ensure their absolute dominance in the Hetao, the Jin army used the most iron-blooded way to kill the remaining dozens of tribes, and the alien races in the Hetao would never dare to rebel easily in the next ten years.

As for the large amount of materials and money and food seized, it naturally does not matter in the eyes of the Jin army, after all, as long as the treasure land of Hetao is in hand, it is only a matter of time before a thousandfold wealth is created.

The Jin army didn't care about this part of the money, food and materials, but the four princes who accompanied the army couldn't care less, and their losses in this battle were not small, and they needed to use this to recover their losses.

Although Zhang Yang, Zhang Chao, Wang Kuang and Wang Shichong were 'forced' to send troops to help in the war, they did play an important role in this battle, so they naturally had the right to divide the spoils.

Prisoners of war would definitely not be given, so Qin Wen could only make up for it in terms of money and food, and finally took out sixty percent of all the captures, which made the four princes satisfied.

"Big brother, why do you want to promise Wang Shichong them? Only 20,000 troops were dispatched, but sixty percent of them were captured, this appetite is inevitably too great, right? Qin Jian said with a dissatisfied face.

Qin Wen, who was sitting on the main seat, smiled indifferently after hearing this, and said softly: "Those seizures are just small profits, and the biggest benefit has been occupied by my family, so what is there to be dissatisfied with?" ”

Small profits?

Not only Qin Jian, but most of the generals present, including the military advisor Xi Zhicai, smiled bitterly.

Sixty percent of the seizures are enough to support the 50,000 army, is this still a small profit?

Of course, in a certain sense, what Qin Wen said was right, after all, compared to the Qianli Hetao, the 50,000 army is nothing.

"My lord, although our army has captured the Hetao, it is also a big injury."

Xi Zhicai stood up with a solemn face and said in a deep voice: "When Temujin completely solves Xianbei, our army will definitely fight for the Hetao again, and it may be difficult for our army to defend this Hetao." ”

All the generals present showed a dignified look when they heard this, although the Jin army has grown a lot over the years, it is still not as fast as the growth rate of the Huns.

Since Temujin served as Shan Yu, he first unified Mobei, and then defeated the grassland overlord Xianbei, and the troops of the territory have expanded several times compared with the past, and the soldiers are also at their strongest.

The Jin army had just taken the Hetao, and they hadn't had time to digest it, and it was really difficult to hold the Hetao under the fatigue of the soldiers and horses.

"Why should the military advisor say such a depressing remark."

Yang Ye stood up indifferently and said loudly: "The soldiers will block, and the water will cover it." As long as our Jin army is united, even if the Huns have millions of iron horses, why should our soldiers be afraid? ”

"Well said."

Qin Jian said with admiration: "Brother Yang is so courageous. ”

Not only Qin Jian, but also Zhao Yun, Qin Qiong, Li Dingguo and other generals were also infected by Yang Ye's fearless spirit, and the atmosphere on the scene was also lively.

"General Yang is right, no matter how strong the Xiongnu are now, it is still the Xiongnu." Zhao Yun said sonorously.

"That's right, the lord led us to fight the Huns for seven years, but what battle has we lost?" Xu Huang said in a deep voice.

"That's right, the Huns will also bully and bully Mobei and Xianbei, if they dare to provoke my Jin army, then continue to teach them how to behave." Qin Yongdao.

"Well said......"

"That's how it should ......"

"The four generals are overrated."

Seeing that the generals were not frightened by the huge strength of the Huns, Qin Wen nodded with satisfaction and said confidently: "Although the strength of the Huns is strong, my Jin army is also not what it used to be, plus there are many assistants, why should my Jin army be afraid of the Huns?" Just Temujin? ”

Looking at the confident lord, the generals were also in a mood, and then shouted in unison: "We will swear allegiance to the lord, sweep away the Huns, and pacify the northern frontier." ”

Xi Zhicai spoke again at this time.

"My lord, although there is no danger to defend in the Hetao Plain, Yinshan, is now in the hands of our army.

If the Xiongnu want to attack the Hetao, then they can't bypass Yinshan, as long as they rebuild a pass here......"

Qin Qiong's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said excitedly: "Yes, and our army is good at defending the city, and as long as the Xiongnu can rely on the dangerous road of Yinshan Mountain to build a Xiongguan before returning to the army, you can defend the Xiongnu from the Hetao." ”

Xi Zhicai was also very surprised by Qin Qiong's performance, and then said to Qin Wen with a smile: "Lord, I recommend General Shubao to take the position of the new guard general." ”

Qin Wen glanced at Qin Qiong, shook his head after a moment of contemplation, and said, "Uncle Bao is still too young, Xinguan is related to the safety of the Hetao and the three counties in the north and central China, and it is impossible to defend it unless it is stable." ”

Qin Qiong is the leader of the young generation of the Qin family, so how can Qin Wen be willing to put him in Yin Mountain, and accompanying Qin Hao to conquer the world is his real destination.

Qin Wen directly ignored Qin Qiong, who was disappointed, and after glancing at the generals again, his gaze finally stopped on Yang Ye's body.

"General Yang Ye, I don't know this important task, do you dare to take it?"

Yang Ye's eyes widened immediately, and his heart was surprised and moved.

This new pass is not just a pass, but the military center of the future Hetao, and the new pass guard will not so much be a defender as the governor of the Hetao army.

For such an important position, Qin Wen did not appoint his own family, but handed it over to a person with a foreign surname, which shows his trust in Yang Ye.

Yang Ye forcibly suppressed the excitement in his heart, clenched his fists respectfully, and said in a deep voice: "The last general will definitely live up to the trust of the lord." ”

Qin Wen nodded with a light smile, and then said, "Guan Sheng and Qin Yong, let the two of you serve as General Yang Ye's lieutenants." ”

"The last will obey."

"The construction of the new pass cannot be delayed, and Ben Hou will order the transfer of 200,000 laborers to come, and it is necessary to build the new pass as quickly as possible."

"No."

Yang Ye and the other three generals said in unison, and then Yang Ye said: "Please also ask the lord to name Xinguan." ”

Qin Wen looked at the north and fell into deep thought, and after coming back to his senses, he said in a deep voice: "Just call it...... Zhenbei Pass. ”