Chapter 66: Yin Yin's Decision
In the distance, firecrackers are being set off on the horse training grounds, and the sound of crackling is endless. This is the most important part of the Yun family's horse taming, because the Yun family is equipped with something that other families do not have, that is, firearms.
The loud sound of firearms on the battlefield can sometimes scare horses under their crotches into madness. Therefore, the necessary training should still be carried out, and gradually increasing the size of firecrackers is the best training method.
Yun Xiao came to the study, where Canghu was already waiting. Seeing Yun Xiao coming in, he handed over a small note in Shi Li's hand.
The content of the note is very simple, only nine words, 100,000 Huns committed Donghu, save me.
The tear stains on the previous letter touched Yun Xiao's heart, and these nine words hit the softest part of Yun Xiao's heart.
Help me, this is the tone of a woman asking for help from her man. This is a woman's greatest hope in despair, she is looking forward to those hellish ironclad cavalry appearing under the city of Zhangye. Drive away the Huns who are like wolves and tigers.
"When did you receive it?"
Yun Xiao's back instantly tightened, and he asked Canghu urgently.
"Just now, as soon as I received the summons, I showed it to you."
From Zhangye to Chang'an, even carrier pigeons have to fly for at least three days. Yun Xiao walked to the edge of the map and measured the scale with his hand. According to the speed of the Huns' march, their advance should have reached the vicinity of Zhangye. And he will not be able to arrive in a month at the earliest, hoping that John will not be crazy and fight the Huns in the field.
Tens of thousands of people would have no problem defending Zhangye City, but if John's mind was dizzy, he would go to the field with the Huns. So. According to the combat effectiveness of the Donghu people, the result may be more auspicious than lucky.
Immediately gather people and make preparations for the expedition. This time, it will take the shortest time to prepare.
In the past, every time he went on an expedition, Yun Xiao had plenty of time to prepare. However, this time it was an exception, and this time Yun Xiao did not have any time to prepare. What he has to do now is to rush to the city of Zhangye as much as possible to rescue his woman and children.
Yun Xiao ran downstairs quickly, and the guards had already brought Xiao Jin. Yun Xiao flew on his horse and went to Weiyang Palace. Before saving Yinyin, he had to ask for a holy decree and leave the fiefdom without permission, which was a great crime of rebellion. Before setting out on the expedition, Yun Xiao had to ask Liu Che's consent.
At the same time, Yun Xiao had another idea in his mind. Li Guang and Cheng had many old days in the Northern Army from time to time. If you confide in them. The Yun family bought a large number of Xiongnu slaves, and then released the news of the Xiongnu expedition to Donghu.
Presumably, even if Liu Che didn't allow it, these guys who were in a hurry to get rich would rush to the empty Dragon Court of the Huns like crazy. No artificial restrictions could stop the determination of these border troops to get rich, and the rear of the Huns would rush as if they had been combed by a grate.
The Northern Army would not let go of every Hun woman and child it met. The plundering of these was the biggest blow to the Xiongnu. The population is always their fatal wound.
When Yun Xiao rushed towards Chang'an City. The large army of the Huns had already crossed the border between Donghu and the Xiongnu. Its striker has arrived in the outskirts of Zhangye. It seems that this time Da Danyu is still quite cautious. There is no such thing as a long-drive rush as before.
In Zhangye City, there was already a lot of noise in the palace of Donghu. These guys gathered around Yin Yin are obvious, and there are few who can be relied on at critical times. In front of the mighty Huns. Everyone strives to protect their property from loss.
"Queen, you should kill and use your sword to teach the plundering Huns a lesson." A bunch of belligerent guys shouted wildly, and these guys were all standing behind John. It is clear that they were all John's men. And John, who is at the forefront, is obviously the leader of the main battle faction.
"Your Majesty, Great Queen, we should move south. Hiding from the Huns like tigers and wolves, the Huns will not occupy our Zhangye City for a long time. After they're gone, we'll come back the same. ā
Standing up was the tall, thin High Priest, who represented religious authority and was one of the first to surrender to Yin. It seems that this guy is a fugitive, and most of the people who follow him are civil officials and religious figures from Donghu.
"Queen, the opinion of the ministers is to stay in Zhangye City to defend. Zhangye City has been built for several generations. The city is high and deep, and the moat is connected by a spring underground. Besides, there is enough food in the city to feed us for a year.
The ministers built yƬ, and we defended with a strong city. In addition, the queen can ask the Han to send troops to come to support, under our internal and external attacks. It will be possible to break the Hun army. ā
It was Arnold who spoke, and there were many people standing behind him. Most of them are people who have a lot of industry in Zhangye City. In a hurry, it was impossible for them to move all their belongings from the house. There is only one way for them to stick to it.
After everyone finished speaking, there was a buzz of discussion in the hall. Yin Yin's ears were completely occupied by the buzzing sound, and it seemed that there were tens of thousands of flies flying in the hall.
"Queen, I think it's better to surrender to the Huns. As long as we give our possessions, the Huns will not do anything to us. ā
A childish voice almost drowned out in the hum of the hall, but when he finished speaking. The hall fell silent in an instant. Because it was King Donghu who spoke, this child who could already go to preschool was really a blockbuster.
The ministers looked at each other, regardless of which opinion they had before. None of them was the opinion of surrendering to the Huns, and now the king of Donghu himself came out to say the avatar. Then everyone is still resisting, and everyone's eyes are looking at Queen Donghu who is shrunk in a chair. looked at the queen sitting next to him, and everyone knew that it was this woman who had the final say.
"O king, who taught you these words? Sue me, I'll ask them to bring you fruit candy to eat. Yin Yin was stunned for a moment, then smiled. That smile was a lot like the wolf grandmother who abducted Little Red Riding Hood.
"Yes...... It was my mother who told me to say this. The child did not resist the temptation of the candy in Yin Yin's hand, and betrayed his wife when he opened his mouth.
Yin Yin's smile was even brighter, the old lady of King Donghu was only twenty-three years old this year, not much older than Yin Yin. On weekdays, she often puts the queen mother's shelf, and Yin Yin has long been unhappy with her. What scares Yin Yin the most is that she is inextricably linked with the former Queen Mother Baldgan's family. Since she jumped out on her own now, she can't blame herself for being ruthless. Now the courtiers were not in agreement, but fortunately none of them surrendered.
Now borrow the head of the queen mother and warn those with ill intentions.
"Batuu!"
"The old slave is here."
The tall Batu stood up from behind Yin Yin, and the spurs under his feet clicked on the floor tiles.
"Please come out of the Queen Mother, I will ask her if she taught the king to surrender."
The click of "No" sounded again, and Batu walked out with a few of his clansmen.
There was silence in the hall for a while, and anyone who held any opinion knew that things were now delicate. After all, this queen's foundation in Donghu is still shallow, if the family of the former queen mother Baldan fights back with all her might. Whether the young queen can withstand it or not, it is better to remain silent for now.
After a while, Batu's people stood on the left and on the right, with a man in his twenties. A Donghu woman with a beautiful face and a delicate figure walked in. His flaxen hair was very messy, and his fair face had red palm prints. It seems that Batu's methods of subduing her were very violent.
"After Noo, I heard that you asked the king to say surrender to his ministers, is that so?"
Yin Yin's tone was very calm, as if she was asking "Did you eat in the morning" or something like homely cooking.
"You damn woman, Donghu will take you to hell. If you kill the king, and you will kill the people of Donghu, the gods will curse you. Let you and your sins go to hell. ā
The Queen Mother Noah knew that she couldn't be good today, so she simply scolded her first. When you are dying, you have to let out a bad breath.
"At such a time when Donghu's life and death were at stake, the Queen Mother actually said surrender to the king. What a blow this is to the morale of the military, everyone knows it. Now I will put the Queen Mother to death, you have no opinion. ā
"Come on, drag the Queen Mother out. Chop. ā
Yin Yin was only slightly paused and was not in the mood to ask for advice. As soon as the words were spoken, Batu, who was like a wolf and a tiger, had already dragged the queen out with his people. (To be continued......)