Chapter 244: Attack of the Mist
"It's time to eat! It's time to eat! Without Ermani shouting, the captives who had been locked up became agitated. It was also after becoming captives that the cathars were often in a state of starvation. This is to prevent the Khorezm people from escaping, and the second is to save food and grass.
After all, this time Khorezm reinforcements went south, and they didn't bring much grain and grass. In terms of supply, the captives naturally came last. If it weren't for Li Chengji, he would have spoken first! If any of the cathars were captured, the Governor's Palace of Khorasan would have ransomed it with all its money.
When Timur was destroyed, he must have killed all these infidels. In the end, under the current conditions, the captives are a big burden.
Seeing Elmani coming, the hungry cathars gathered around the fence. The constantly wriggling Adam's apple shows their craving for food.
Emani was a soldier and had fought in battle. What a difficult environment, have been experienced. For example, during the march, open defecation is very common. So he was used to the smell. With a calm expression, he pushed the barrel to the fence and shouted and distributed food.
"Don't squeeze! Don't squeeze! Both! Seeing the Chiyan soldiers pushing and shoving, Elmani shouted loudly. The tribal soldiers guarding the surrounding area drew their whips angrily. Bang bang bang bang A crisp echo immediately spread throughout the captive camp.
Some soldiers who were close to each other immediately had a few more marks on their faces and on the backs of their hands. It's just that they still hold on tightly to the fence as if they weren't afraid of pain. His eyes were also motionless, staring at the two barrels.
Elmani is not welcome! Wielding a large half-zhang long scoop, he quickly stirred the clear soup with only a few leaves. At the same time, from another wooden barrel, scoop up a large spoonful of dough that is only half the size of a palm. With a stroke of a large spoon, pour the broth into the bowl that sticks out of the fence. Pieces of dough also fell into the soup.
The whole action is sharp and neat! So much effort didn't take long for the soup and bread in the two buckets to be reduced at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Although they still can't eat enough, the soldiers of the cathar army did not fish in troubled waters. Everyone who received the food consciously stepped aside. The whole process of distributing food also reveals a kind of 'rule' that is pleasing to the eye.
In the past, there were also tribal soldiers who were not used to it, and wanted to use food to cause internal strife among the cathar soldiers. Unfortunately, thanks to the discipline cultivated by the cathars for a long time, the expected battle did not happen.
When Timur learned of this, he couldn't help but think highly of the cathars. Although the battle of the river valley was fought, the cathars were defeated. But the Khorezm army didn't fall much cheaper. The entire strength of the 5,000 cavalry was lost by nearly half.
Seventy percent of them were shot dead by the sharp longbows of the cathars when they crossed the river.
If it weren't for the fact that the general of the cathar army would have risked his life and wanted to seize his own head with only a small number of soldiers and horses. I can't say, the outcome is still unpredictable.
And when Elmani learned that the cathars had been defeated, he felt a little sad in his heart.
Seeing the situation of the soldiers of the Guardian Army again, he was even more unbearable and helpless.
"Hey! Armani! It's up to you! If you let a captive go, beware of your head! As he was handing out food, one of the clan leaders patted him on the shoulder and commanded in an arrogant tone.
"Yes! Be! Yes...", knowing that his life was controlled by these people, Elmani had no backbone. He responded very grovelingly, and was extremely humble.
Immediately, the tribal commander left with the guarding tribesmen, and the entire captive camp was left unguarded for a short time.
"Elmani, did you bring what I wanted?" Seeing that the guards were gone, a captive with a bloody scab on his face leaned against the edge of the fence and said in a low voice. Although his hair was scattered and his face was full of dirt, his eyes were unusually bright.
"Bring it! Bring! Elmani whispered. Quickly took out a small porcelain bottle from the cuff! Then, with lightning speed, he quickly stuffed it into the spoon. On top, there is also a dough cake covering.
For he bowed down and pretended to make bread in a barrel. So in the eyes of others, there is no difference.
When he put it into the empty bowl that stretched out, the cathar soldier immediately returned a grateful look.
"Hey!" Looking at his back, Armani sighed unconsciously. He didn't know if he was doing the right thing. Because he used the jade bracelet that he had managed to hide to exchange for the enemy for the medicine powder to treat external injuries, no matter how you say it, it means to collaborate with the enemy.
But thinking that he had been wronged by his own army and became a traitor, his heart suddenly opened up. But in this way, if he is caught by his own army, he will be set on fire.
But he's confident he's secretive! And at this time, it was time for the guards to change their guards. Those tribal soldiers stationed there would go to the barracks to eat in advance. And the guards who change the guard will delay the time of nearly a stick of incense.
If you want to do something shady, there's never been a better time to do it. Therefore, he chose this time to teach the wound medicine to the cathar soldiers.
Also before in Sarazis, he was captured by the cathars. The one who was in charge of 'taking care' of him at that time was the captive Ab Lais. Along the way, although it is not eager. But there is no difficulty. And when the upper of his shoes was worn out, I also found him a new pair of shoes.
So after being reunited in the Khorezm army, he offered Abu Raise all the help he could. Powders like this for the treatment of external injuries were specially obtained from the military medical officer at the request of Abu Lais.
As he thought so, several shrill whistles rang in his ears. Just listen to the buzzing sound of the ground!
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack! A sharp cry came, and Armani's face immediately changed. It's just that because of the hazy fog, he can't really see what's going on in the distance.
Similarly, Timur, who was sitting in the tent, was also unable to fathom the incoming enemy. can only let the generals quickly gather their subordinates and strictly defend them. However, the attacking cathars attacked extremely fiercely.
As soon as you rush in, you will kill anyone you see! The tents were also set on fire. Although due to the light rain not long ago, the fire was not as fierce as expected. But the light of the fire still makes people panic.
Timur was about to lead the guards to counterattack, when several stray arrows were fired. The two guards were caught off guard and were immediately killed by arrows.
It may have been their screams that caught the cathar's attention, and more stray arrows were fired. Seeing that their morale is low, the enemy army is occupying the sky. Timur did not dare to carry it, so he led the guards, constantly gathered the rout, and went westward.