The whole country was jubilant on the side of Great Qin, and at this time, Huerda, who had just crossed the Zherigen Tugol Pass after four days of running, did not know that Huermu had been completely annihilated.

Xiqiang Land, near the Black River.

Ten thousand horsemen galloped towards Hulda.

"Dadanghu, there is the Heihe River in front, and it is only one hundred and sixty miles across the Heihe River to the hinterland of Xiqiang Land!"

As far as Hulda could see, he could already see the Qilian Mountains in the distance.

"Good! He commanded him to go down, and not to camp and rest today. Crossing the Heihe River and going upriver along the Beida River, we went straight to the foot of Qilian Mountain! Kill them by surprise! ”

Captain Wan said excitedly: "Yes! We're finally going to kill back, and the brothers can't wait! ”

Hulda also smiled: "Hmph! Dada, this waste, I'm afraid I never dreamed that we would kill it back. We must take the Xiqiang Land as soon as possible, and then kill Tianhou Mountain, we can't delay too much time. Otherwise, once we are sluggish here, I am afraid that the leader's side will be under great pressure! ”

The commander of the ten thousand horsemen led the order and galloped away. Hulda also rode his horse to follow.

At this time, the post house in Beiqiangdi, that is, the location of Jiuquan in later generations, was only garrisoned by less than 3,000 Qin troops, and they had no idea of the danger they were about to face.

The cavalry of the Dada Department was originally small, and the main force of 10,000 people was mainly concentrated near Yanzhi Mountain, and the remaining 20,000 people were scattered around according to the area to which the divided post house belonged.

There were only more than 3,000 cavalry in Beiqiangdi, stationed at the junction of the Beida River and the Linshui River in the northeast of the post house, and the supervising army Zhao Song followed in the army.

After half a year of getting along, Zhao Song had a good relationship with the Qiang soldiers' ten thousand cavalry commanders, Qi Dahel. The main Zhao Song did not interfere in their daily life here, but only taught them a lot of life skills, combat methods, and ideological education work.

In addition, Zhao Song is bold and has a very high emotional intelligence, so he has won the trust of Qiang Bing. Of course, there will be some conflicts occasionally, but his Dahel knows that what Zhao Song taught them will play an important role, so having his Dahel to support him does not affect his status.

"Haha, Brother Zhao Song, I'll bring you some beef, come and taste it!"

His Dahel walked into Zhao Song's residence with a sturdy piece of beef tendon meat.

When Zhao Song saw him coming, he hurriedly got up and greeted him with a smile.

"Brother Qida, come in and sit!"

The two sat down, Zhao Song took the beef, and praised in his mouth: "Good meat!" I'll let Hasong cook it, and the two of us will have a good drink! ”

In Daqin, it is forbidden to slaughter cultivated cattle, and after Zhao Song came to the grassland, he was too addicted to beef! His Dahel naturally knew the rules of Daqin, so every time he came to mention beef.

"Okay, let's get drunk today!"

After the two laughed for a while, Ha Song'er, the servant girl that Dahel gave to Zhao Song, had already brought the meat up, and the two of them ate and drank at the same time.

After drinking a few glasses, Zhao Song smacked his lips and said, "It's already the beginning of March, and there has been no movement on the Huns' side for a long time, I'm a little worried!" ”

Qi Dahel put down the cup in his hand, frowned, and said: "Yes, after a winter, the Huns did not send people to attack the Hexi Corridor, nor did they send people to ask our department for grain and grass, which is really strange. ”

Its Dahel is also accustomed to the name of the Hexi Corridor.

Zhao Song picked up the wine jar on the table and waved Ha Song'er to hug the wine jar down.

"Let's stop drinking. I've been a little restless these days, the Huns can't just forget it, they will definitely come to us unpleasantly, we need to be careful! ”

Qidahel nodded and agreed, "That's right. Since last month, we have gathered all the cavalry, but there are only more than 3,000 people, and it may be a little difficult to deal with the Huns. I have already ordered more exploration horses, and at the same time let the nearby herdsmen help us keep an eye on the north, so that we can have a response if we find out in advance! ”

Zhao Song chewed a piece of beef, and the tip of the knife in his hand gently tapped the table.

"That's fine, I also informed the Qin army in the post house, if our side is in danger, Wei Cheng can come to help at any time. However, they are infantry, and I am afraid that their role is limited. ”

"I mean, if the Huns really attack in a big way, we will retreat to the post house. The inn was already quite large, and the wooden fence there could be relied on to block the cavalry charge. ”

Then the two talked for a long time, until the grassland was sprinkled with golden light.

Two hours later, it was almost time, and Zhao Song suddenly heard a rush of footsteps in his sleep, and immediately woke up.

His Dahl opened the door and walked in.

"Brother Zhao Song, hurry up, the Huns are here!"

Zhao Song said eagerly while getting dressed: "How many people?" How far is it? ”

His Dahel voice was hurried: "About 10,000 people, but twenty miles, it will be there in an instant!" The cavalry who came was in the costume of the Qiang soldiers, and it should be the traitor of Huermu! ”

Zhao Song was stunned for a moment, and then did not think about it again.

"Whether it is Huermu or not, the people who come are not good, and there are still more than 10,000 people. I suggest retreating to the inn immediately, not facing the enemy head-on! ”

Qi Dahel nodded: "I also have this intention, my department has been packed, let's go immediately!" ”

Then the two men went to the post house with 3,000 cavalry, and set fire to the camp as they left.

Half an hour later, when Hulda rushed to the camp, he was left with nothing but burnt ruins.

Hulda sneered: "Is Dada's cavalry only this bit of guts? ”

Ten thousand cavalry chief stepped forward and pointed in the direction of the post house: "Dadanghu, the cavalry has come to report that the cavalry of the Dada Department has fled in that direction!" ”

Hurdal turned his horse and waved the whip in his hand: "Warriors, chase, you must destroy them all tonight!" ”

The rumbling sound of horses' hooves thundered like thunder in the silent grassland, heading towards the inn.

By the time Hulda approached the inn, all of his Dahl's cavalry had dismounted and were rapidly reinforcing the inn.

Hulda led the cavalry to stop in front of the post house, rode his horse forward, and shouted: "Listen to the Qiang people inside, I am Hurda of the Great Danghu, and I am back!" Those who know each other hurry up and open the camp gate, and when I kill all the Qin troops inside, you are still my good sons of the Beiqiang clan! ”

Qidahel climbed on the high platform next to him, sneered, and replied loudly: "Hulda, you traitor, you still have the face to come back?" What about the traitor in Huermu? ”

Hulda laughed, raised his horsewhip and pointed at Qidahel: "It turned out to be Brother Qida, I didn't expect that four years later, you are still alive!" ”

His Dahl snorted coldly: "Phew! You are worthy to call me a brother, too! You and Huermu are not dead, how can I die, I am still waiting to cut off the head of the traitor! ”

Hulda was-for-tat.

"You say we're traitors? So where did those Qin people in the post house come from? No matter how traitor I am, I won't wag my tail and beg for mercy from the Qin people! ”

Qi Dahel waved his hand and said coldly: "I have no nonsense with you, go back to the Huns, or come and attack me!" ”

Hulda's face was gloomy, and he said fiercely: "Good! Then I'll cut you off along with those Qin people's heads!" ”

Then he turned back to the army and instructed the commander of the ten thousand horsemen: "It is getting late, and I see that there are five or six thousand of them, and there are fences to block them. Command the warriors to camp on the spot and attack again tomorrow morning! ”