Chapter 111: The Source of Defeat

(This is to thank Brother Feng of the Million Alliance for adding more, thank you!) )

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Kangju was not a centralized state similar to the Han Dynasty, but a Xiongnu-like tribal alliance, in which the most powerful tribe became the king, and the rest of the subordinate tribal leaders were called "little kings". Kangju is the division of five kings, that is to say, there is one king and four minor kings. Among them, the strongest Xiao Wang, as the first assistant, entered the city of Bei Khotan (Kangju royal capital) to assist the king, and was called the vice king. The relationship between the king and the minor kings (vice-kings) is only that between the great tribes and the small tribes, and there is only union with each other, not subordination.

Due to the similarity of politics, language, and customs with the Xiongnu, and the influence of the Xiongnu for more than 100 years, Kangju has a natural affinity with the Xiongnu. That's why King Kangju welcomed Zhizhi's move.

This Kangju deputy king Bao Khotan, is the leader of the Dieli tribe, one of the five Kangju tribes, and according to Inu Poison, he is a die-hard Hun faction. In the alliance with the Huns, he was more active than King Kangju. Let King Kangju marry the daughter of Zhizhi, and let Zhizhi marry the daughter of King Kangju, this kind of mutual son-in-law, often upside down, jaw-dropping behavior, is proposed by Khotan.

"Mutual sons-in-law...... Gee! Zhang Fang touched his chin, imagining a certain scene, and said with a little bad taste, "How do they greet each other when they meet?" ”

Inu looked confused, but replied honestly, "They don't say hello much now." ”

"Huh? Got a break? ”

"Yes, Da Shan Yu killed the Kang Ju clan."

Zhang Fang smacked his tongue, this guy is too ruthless, can the person next to the pillow be able to do it?

The news of the inu poison is very important and needs to be verified. And the verification is also very simple, whether it is the whereabouts of Khotan, or the killing of Kangju by Zhizhi, it is not a secret, and the inu poison is just the first to say it. As long as you find a number of Kangju captives and check them separately.

Half an hour later, it was still the Chinese military tent, but the number of people had been gathered, the Hu on the left and the generals on the right, each lined up in three columns, like a military discussion.

Chen Tang's eyes were wide and he couldn't hide his excitement: "We have received and confirmed the news that Kangju Vice King Baotian is in Hongliugou, which is more than 350 miles away. There were also the grain and straw that had been plundered of our army, as well as the cattle and sheep who had been robbed from Wusun. ”

There was a shock in the tent, Vice King Kangju! The leader of one of the five tribes of Kangju, this status is much higher than that of Inu Poison.

"How many are there?" Luuse asked in a loud voice.

Since the total annihilation of the Kangju people, this Yanqi king has been abnormal, no longer complaining, and more positive than anyone else. It seems that the abundant spoils of war are much better than the oracles of the Son of Heaven and the hatred of the same enemy.

"No more than a thousand." Chen Tang said categorically, "All the captives have been interrogated, and what you said is true. ”

The atmosphere in the tent was even more enthusiastic. The enemy is not more than a thousand, and his own side is three times the enemy, if he is surprised, it is not impossible to break the enemy and capture the king.

"I intend to ride with 2,000 strength, bring enough rations for three days, and set off early tomorrow morning, directly attack Hongfanggou, and capture the king, at the right time." Chen Tang pressed his sword and dumbfounded, "What do you think?" ”

The tent made a promise: "I wish to attach the tail wing of the captain to break Kangjuhu again!" ”

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The next day, as soon as the sky was bright, the cavalry of the brigade drove out of the camp and, under the leadership of Chen Tang, headed northwest in two ways.

Zhang Fangzhuo stood on the lonely peak and watched the army leave. This time, he did not accompany him.

Zhang Fang did not participate in any action, yesterday's rescue battle, the enemy was outnumbered, and it was a close-range assault, so he participated. Even so, he was persuaded and persuaded by Deng Zhan, Tao Sheng and others, and almost knelt down and kowtowed. This time it was a long-range attack, and the strength was twice that of the enemy, but it did not have an absolute advantage, and the battle situation was unpredictable, and even Chen Tang advised him not to get involved.

Zhang Fang is not reckless, he still cherishes this "picked-up" life. He can participate in anticipation of safety, and he does not take unnecessary risks when safety cannot be guaranteed.

Chen Tang left more than 700 horses in the camp to guard the wounded, guard the prisoners, and guard the grain and grass. In this relatively safe area, having such a force can basically guarantee safety.

When the last wisps of smoke and dust raised by the iron hooves dissipated, Zhang Fang turned to Hu Cong and said, "Let's go, go to the prisoner camp." ”

What did Zhang put in the prisoner camp? Naturally, the interrogation of Inu poison continued.

Inu poison is a repeat offender, the guards are very strict, and idlers are not allowed to approach, let alone interrogated. So Zhang Fang first went to the temporary commander of the camp, the White Tiger School, to get a pass arrow, and then came to the wooden cage where the Inu poison was held.

Because it was a temporary camp, the conditions were restricted, and a large number of prisoners were captured and there was no place to hold them. They could only be strung together one by one with ropes, placed in the open air, and guarded all around. And high-level felons like Inu Poison have some preferential treatment - they are given a wooden cage and held in solitary confinement.

"Inu Poison, I'm coming to see you again." Zhang Fang smiled and groaned, "Don't worry, I won't use the sword this time." ”

Inu Poison stood up, holding the wooden fence with both hands, staring at the seemingly harmless young man in front of him with a pair of cold eyes, and raised his chin: "If you don't use the sword, why do you threaten me?" ”

Zhang Fang stretched out his index finger and shook it: "I don't threaten you, I just want to talk to you and understand something." ”

"For example?"

For example, why did Zhi Zhi kill Kangju Yan, how did King Kangju react to this matter, whether there was a contradiction between Khotan and King Kangju, and how many powerful people in Kangju were inclined to Zhizhi and how many powerful people opposed Zhizhi...... Wait a minute. ”

Inu Poison raised his head and laughed: "Your Deputy Lieutenant Chen also wanted to ask these questions last night, but in the end he gave up, do you know the reason?" ”

"Yes." Zhang Fang shrugged, "You can talk nonsense, and he can't tell if these messages are true or false, because it's a real secret, and it can't be verified, and there's nowhere to verify it." Unless you catch a Kangju nobleman of equal weight to you, such as the vice king. ”

Inu couldn't suppress his poisonous laughter, and he was a little out of breath: "Since you ...... So, you, you still ...... Dare to ask? ”

Zhang Fang stalled his hands: "He doesn't have the means to screen, I have." ”

"What...... What the? Inu's poisonous laughter stopped, and he wanted to say something, but suddenly his eyes darkened, as if he had fallen into an abyss, his brain was buzzing, the sky was spinning, and all consciousness was stripped away from his body......

Half an hour later, Zhang Fang left the cage and walked out of the wooden gate. The Han army who was ordered to guard the watchtower looked at the cage and slumped to the ground, like mud and poison, and asked with confusion: "What is Chief Hu......?" You okay? ”

Zhang Fang waved his hand: "Of course it's okay, interrogation, it's inevitable that the spirit will be tired, just rest for a while." ”

"That Hu Chief is very energetic, he has been yelling and scolding, how can he ...... after a while" The team leader muttered and shook his head in confusion.

Stepping out of the prison, Zhang Fang had an unpredictable smile on his face, and muttered to himself: "Auxiliary State Marquis Beise, Zuo Qijun Kaimu, and ...... The little king of the rhino moon department Tu Mo. Hehehehe...... Zhizhi, Zhizhi, I'm afraid you never dreamed that killing a woman would have such serious consequences, right? It seems that this is the source of your downfall. (To be continued.) )