Chapter 472: The Eastern Expeditionary Army, Defeated!

However, Tianda and Lin Lao are also decisive people. Ran Wen ???.? r?a?n?? Since e?n?'n e?t decided to return to Lu Chen in the future, they no longer hesitated. Tianda immediately gathered the remnants of his army, which was less than 2,000, and announced the matter.

After hearing that they were about to surrender, the more than 1,000 Tubo soldiers in front of them suddenly set off an uproar. Although they had already seen the intention of the other party to recruit them, and their general ostensibly agreed. But these Tibetan generals did not think that their generals really wanted to accept the other party's invitation. In their opinion, Tianda mostly agreed to come down because of the current predicament and in order to delay time.

However, now their general summoned everyone and made it clear that they would submit to this Tang general named Lu Chen. This also means that their generals are not acting on the surface. Otherwise, he would not have been able to announce the news in public. After all, in the eyes of many Tibetan soldiers, as long as it is an order from their general, it must be carried out. Therefore, at the same time that Tianda stated this, his subordinates understood that General Tianda was serious this time.

Thinking that they really wanted to submit to this young general of the Tang Dynasty in the future, everyone was a little unacceptable for a while. Especially those veterans who have been fighting with Datang all year round. Let them submit to the Tang Dynasty, I am afraid it is even more difficult to accept than letting them die on the killing field.

Tianda, who announced this matter, naturally noticed the embarrassment on the faces of some veterans. But seeing that he suddenly turned his head to look at Lu Chen, he said very sincerely, "General Lu, I have a request under you, and I hope that the general can let go of those generals who are unwilling to submit." This is my last request before I go to conversion."

After speaking, Tianda's eyes kept staring at Lu Chen. In fact, his heart was very nervous at this time. Because a large part of the reason why he agreed to surrender was because he was threatened by Lu Chen. He knew very well in his heart that once Lu Chen took out the orb killing weapon, they would not have the slightest chance of winning.

And he, Tianda, is not the kind of general who is dead-headed. In addition, he himself only came from a tribe that was conquered by Tibet. Although they also have a certain sense of belonging to Tibet, they are far from the point of working for them. The combination of these reasons made him accept Lu Chen's solicitation.

And it is precisely because he knows that his life and death are now being held by others. Therefore, Tianda was not sure if Lu Chen would turn his face and deny people after making this excessive request. After all, he also knew in his heart that as long as these generals returned to Tibet, they would probably be a force to be reckoned with in the future. And most of this force is to be the enemy of Lu Chen.

Just when Tianda was thinking in his heart, he saw that Lu Chen did not hesitate at all, and said with a smile, "This is naturally okay, I don't want any of my soldiers to be forced to join, what I need is an elite team!" ”

Hearing Lu Chen's words, the worry in Tianda's eyes did not decrease in the slightest, and he still asked in that worried tone, "What does the general mean is willing to let them go?" After all, Lu Chen just said just now that he didn't want his subordinates to have ill-intentioned soldiers, but he didn't say whether to let these Tubo soldiers go or kill them.

Seeing Tianda's worried look, Lu Chen naturally said, "Don't worry, I will let them return to the Tubo realm safely." Of course, if I appear on the battlefield in the future, I won't show mercy to my subordinates" He was willing to let those Tibetan soldiers go this time, just so that Tianda would follow him willingly. But his Lu Chen is not a charity, if he sees these people in the future and still lets them go, I am afraid that he Lu Chen will be killed by these people one day sooner or later.

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Tianda did not show the slightest dissatisfaction, on the contrary, he exhaled a long breath. He didn't say much, just gave Lu Chen a big gift to them. After doing this salute, he said seriously, "Thank you general, Tianda will follow the general to fight the world in the future, and never betray!" ”

After hearing this Tianda's promise, Lu Chen immediately nodded with satisfaction. Although he has not been in contact with Tianda for a long time, he has been in contact with him in the form of an opponent. However, Lu Chen can still feel it from his daily work style, and this person should attach great importance to commitment.

After obtaining Lu Chen's consent, Tianda immediately informed his former generals of the news. Those who are willing to leave can leave now, and give them some silver to live in. This was proposed by Lu Chen, otherwise, Tianda would not have so many belongings.

As for those soldiers who are willing to stay, Lu Chen will naturally not treat them badly.

After hearing Tianda's announcement, several veterans stood up after a little hesitation, saying that they were going back to Tibet. However, they also promised that they would not be enemies of Lu Chen's forces in the future. After speaking, several veterans looked at Tianda and Lu Chen nervously.

If it weren't for the fact that they trusted Tianda, they wouldn't have dared to believe that this general of the Tang Dynasty really let them go, after all, the two sides were hostile.

Seeing Lu Chen wave his hand slightly, several soldiers suddenly carried the two large boxes over. When I opened the box, it was full of white silver taels. Lu Chen smiled and said, "If you want to leave, each person will take ten taels of silver from here."

After hearing Lu Chen's words, these veterans thanked Lu Chen, and immediately took the silver taels and left Minzhou City.

One after another, more than 200 people left.

When they saw the remaining 1,200 people, no one moved. Lu Chen asked loudly, "Have you thought about staying?" I'll give you one last chance to choose! ”

Seeing that there were still no soldiers moving, Lu Chen continued with a satisfied face, "Very good, since you are willing to stay." I, Lu Chen, naturally won't treat you badly. However, if I find out that someone has bad intentions in the future, then I can't blame me for being rude! ”

After finishing speaking, Lu Chen first announced that he would reorganize the more than 1,200 people. Moreover, even the generals have to be re-selected.

The rules are simple, those who are capable are on top, and those who are inferior give way. Of course, some people with special talents can be specially arranged.

Soon, more than 1,200 people were re-formed.

After recovering more than 1,200 people, Lu Chen did not stay too long in Minzhou City. He returned to the Holy City, from where he mobilized eight hundred crossbowmen and more than two hundred bombers. He also led more than 1,200 Tibetan soldiers recovered in Minzhou City, and rushed in the direction of Hezhou City.

Lu Chen believed that with more than 2,000 people, plus the recruits who had been in the city before, it was enough to hold Hezhou City.

When Lu Chen led these people back to Hezhou City, the generals in the city almost stared at Tianda and the others when they saw them. And Tianda and the others were also a little emotional, they turned around in Hezhou City and came back. However, the identity is completely different from before.

At the same time, a shocking news came: the coalition army of General Zhenguo and the Eastern Expeditionary Army had a decisive battle with An Lushan and the Tubo army a few days ago, and as a result, the Eastern Expeditionary Army was defeated by An Lushan's army on all fronts! General Zhenguo was also attacked from both sides, so he could only temporarily withdraw his troops to a few cities and hold out. (To be continued.) )