The famous inland lake of Juyanhai is not far away, and the belated north wind howls across the grasslands. The knee-deep weeds had turned yellow, and there was no end in sight to the sky.

The clouds set up camp and skirted the Badain Jaran desert along the way. There was no sin in marching along the Qilin River, and I saw that a small group of tribes was moving. Yun Xiao didn't bother either, after all, the main owner was also moving. If there is no one to carry it, I am afraid that it will be difficult to find their winter nest for the winter.

A huge map was spread on the ground of the tent, and the generals of the Yun family, as well as Yun Ao and Yun Yan, were all standing beside Yun Xiao.

"Juyanhai is a famous place with abundant water and grass outside the Saiwai. According to Bayan, most of the defecting tribes graze their cattle here during the summer months. It's early winter, and this year's winter came late. It hasn't snowed yet, and it's not too cold. Presumably, they are on the way to relocation at this moment.

Remember, the purpose of this campaign was not to crush the enemy. It is necessary to completely capture the defecting tribes, whether they are old people and children, cattle, sheep and horses. All of them were taken back to Zhangye as slaves, and this battle wanted to show our great strength. To deter the separatist forces, so that they no longer dare to collude with the Huns.

At the same time, we should note that the Xiongnu are also likely to assemble in Mobei. If nothing else, their march should follow ours. All departments should properly send scouts, strictly reconnoitre, and do not engage the Huns with the preparation of Wu. ”

Yun Xiao explained to the generals very seriously. After all, these knights of Donghu are more simple-minded than the Yun family guards. Although they were well trained, they were not as experienced as the Yun family guards after all. The precautions before the war must be explained clearly.

The generals roared, so loud that they almost lifted the roof of the tent.

"Yun Yan led Qi Tie and five thousand elite horsemen to Shuigao Nuoer. There were about 10,000 rebels there. There were probably two to three thousand men in battle. You must annihilate them all. There are objections! ”

To everyone's surprise, Yun Xiao actually let Yun Yan, who was only ten years old, command the army. Although Qi Tie followed, the commander of this army was still a child. Everyone sweated for Yun Xiao, and they all felt that Hou Ye was too childish this time.

Yun Yan was also obviously stunned for a moment, and then bowed down and replied, "My son takes the order." "This is an opportunity to prove myself in front of my father, who has been imprisoned since my mother. Yun Yan was a little negative. For a child who is anxious to prove himself, there is nothing better than this.

Glancing at the expressions of the people around him, Yun Xiao said again: "Yun Ao, you take Bayan with you." He also led 5,000 elite horsemen to the north along the Qilin River. Attacking Junor, the rebels here are similar to those in Yunyan. The requirement is also to wipe out the enemy army. Can you do it? ”

Only then did everyone suddenly realize that Yun Xiao was testing his two sons. The Yun family's huge family business needs to be inherited, and these two people are the future leaders of Donghu and Dawangcheng. Yun Xiao is going to use these rebels to sharpen their knives, so that the next generation of the Yun family can see the blood.

Combat missions were assigned. Yun Xiao leaned back comfortably in his chair. It feels so good to be Lao Tzu, the two dolls go out to fight for life and death, and do some murderous and oversold goods. Just lie here and wait for news, this has been a dream for many years. I didn't expect it to come true today, but I don't know what these two boys will gain. Yun Xiao was looking forward to the news of the two armies.

"Young master, this time Master Hou is obviously testing you and the second son. The ministers must choose the most elite 5,000 cavalry to follow the young lord on the expedition. Bayan stood in Yun Ao's military tent with his two sons, showing loyalty to the little master.

Yun Xiao's decision came as a surprise to everyone, and Bayan heard that he would be chosen as Yun Ao's attendant. Immediately rejoiced. This shows that he still has a certain status in the mind of the Hou Ye. Maybe this one. will be able to establish their position under the cloud tent in the future.

"Hmmm! Everyone and horses must choose the best, and we will set off tomorrow and tomorrow. This time, you can't lose to Yun Yan no matter what. As the eldest son of the concubine, Yun Ao has always had a deep sense of crisis. In addition, the two brothers have never met, if they want to make them brothers and sisters in just a few days. This is obviously a fool's dream.

"Slaughter some sheep and cattle, and let the brethren go with me tomorrow when they are well fed." Yun Ao commanded confidently.

The same situation also appeared in Yun Yan's military tent. As the leader of the guards from the Great King's City. Qi Tie became Yun Yan's only reliance, and at this time, there were no bold words in their military tent. There is no staggering of cups, only two heads, one large and one small, are squeezed together. Study the map laid out on the ground.

"The shepherds of the grasslands, they will drive the cattle and sheep to a pasture in the summer. In the winter, they herd their cattle and sheep to a place called a winter nest. This migration takes place every year. Winter nests are usually sheltered from the wind and snow, and there is abundant hay for livestock to eat.

Some tribes spend the winter in groups, while others spend the winter in dispersed ways. At present, we don't know whether these tribes assigned to us by Hou Ye will spend the winter collectively or dispersed. ”

Qi Tie pointed to the map, relying on the experience of sending troops several times. began to tell Yunyan why the grassland herders made such a migration before the onset of winter.

"The hope is to spend the winter in groups, so that they will be relatively concentrated. We can fight the war of annihilation as much as possible, my father said. The Huns will pounce at any time, and the families in the steppe are looking for people, which is simply a nightmare. The time is not allowed, but it is a pity for the situation there. We are now in the dark, with no idea. ”

Although Yun Yan is young, he has read a lot of books. The comprehension ability is super strong, although Qi Tie is clumsy. But Yun Yan quickly understood the general idea, and looked at the map and said helplessly.

"Childe, it seems to the last general. Did you send scouts out overnight to investigate, and gather as much as possible the situation there? "After all, Qi Tie has followed Yun Xiao to fight for many years, and pre-war reconnaissance is a common practice.

"That's great, just be careful not to startle the snake. It's not good if the other party notices. ”

"Hahaha, Childe. Our tens of thousands of troops are rolling in, do you think the Donghu people will not know? I'm afraid I'm packing up overnight and getting ready to go. Qi Tie felt that this son was cautious, but he didn't understand the common sense of soldiers. These tens of thousands of cavalry moved in unison, what a terrifying momentum. The Donghu people are also mixed in the grassland all year round, how can they not have a set of early warning methods. If such a horrific voice is not noticed, unless the scout is dead.

"That's right, and the scouts are ordered to scout with all their might. However, it is necessary to focus on collecting intelligence and try to avoid encountering and fighting with the Donghu people. ”

"Scouts don't easily participate in fights, this is the rule set by Hou Ye for scouts. Childe doesn't have to worry, these scouts are all old people. They know what to do. Although Qi Tie admires Yun Yan's intelligence, if he wants this little doll to teach himself this old soldier. can't help but laugh generously.

Yun Xiao sat in the military tent, also carefully studying the map. This is a habit that he has developed over the years, and every time he faces a big battle, he tries to force himself to understand the mountains and rivers of his target. Keep the map in your head as much as possible.

Tie Wei walked in and bowed and saluted: "Yun Ao Gongzi is having a banquet with Bayan and other generals, and the soldiers who went out to fight are also eating and drinking cattle and sheep slaughter. ”

"Hmmm! What is Yun Yan doing? Yun Xiao asked without raising his head.

"Gongzi Yunyan is discussing military aircraft with General Qi Tie, and has just sent two hundred scouts to Shui Gao Nuoer." The Iron Guard will tell what he saw and heard in the two camps, 1510.

"Two hundred." Yun Xiao raised his head like an eagle, and his sharp eyes made Tie Wei dare not look directly.

"This kid is careful." Yun Xiao muttered softly.

"The last general also thinks that Yunyan Gongzi is too careful."

"I hope this idea is his, not Qi Tie's. Be careful to sail the ship of ten thousand years, especially when these two armies are fighting. If the soldiers are in danger, there is no harm in being careful. You go down and let Ba Zhen Bahrain control the Chinese army. The scouts released a hundred miles to find out where the Huns' troops were. ”

Yun Xiao was not worried about the two or thirty thousand Donghu rebels at all, he was worried about the Xiongnu army. According to the news transmitted by Jin San, this time it was the concerted action of the kings of the Huns. It is estimated that the number of troops dispatched should also be quite large, 780,000 or 800,000 or 800,000 or 900,000 people are possible. God knows to what extent the Huns have recovered in the Mobei grassland for the past two years.

The dawn of winter came a little late, but the morning star hadn't set yet. The two camps belonging to Yun Yan and Yun Ao respectively began to make noise. The shouting and the neighing of the war horses rang out together, and they were all the same until the sky was exposed. Only then did the two groups of men and horses rumble and disappear into the grassland.

"Master Hou, are you really not worried about the two sons?" Ba Zhen is Batu's eldest son, perhaps because of his age, he is quite calm. He was a little worried that Yun Xiao would beat the two young eagles like this.

"Do you think Qi Tie or Bayan, they will let these two boys go into battle in person? The two little guys are at most just characters cheering on the sidelines, and there is something wrong when they really want to go into battle. That younger brother of yours or Qi Tie will have to pay for his own head. ”

"The last general is not worried about this, whether it is my brother. is still General Qi Tie, and he doesn't dare to risk the safety of the two sons. What the last general feared was that these Donghu rebels were quite cunning. At the end of these years, the brothers had been recruited several times, but each time they had escaped like foxes. If you don't make a move, I'm afraid you will return in vain this time. ”

"Huh! Don't be afraid, if you fail. It's not necessarily a bad thing to let the two little ones taste the lessons of failure. Falls, falls, and it hurts, and it's important to fall. If it hurts, this can be a lesson. In the future, I will be able to remember it for a long time, and I will not make similar mistakes. Yun Xiao looked at the empty camp, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

As time passes, everyone will eventually retire from the stage of history. The world of the future will be their young people. (To be continued......)