When these words came out, Chu Cai was startled and then smiled bitterly.
He was the one who said before that there was no need to rush to talk. Now he is the one who says not to go too fast.
Finally, he said, "Let's leave it tomorrow."
It's late at night now, how many hours are there until tomorrow? You say you're not in a hurry, but are you actually so impatient?
After hearing what Chu Cai said, Guo Ning was stunned for a long time and could only smile bitterly.
Of course Guo Ning understood that moving Chu Cai was not moved by the list listed by the Mongols. The reason why he is like this is because of the entanglement brought about by this victory.
In the past few days, Guo Ning had exhausted every ounce of blood and sweat of Laizhou's soldiers and civilians, and used all the skilled subordinates he had gathered together on the edge of the knife. Only then had he severely damaged four thousand households of the Mongolian army, and captured and dragged mines. Forcing the Mongolian army to retreat slightly.
At this time, the moon was setting in the east, and the sea breeze was blowing, causing the tent to rustle. Inside and outside the military fort, there were faint sounds of crying in memory of comrades, as well as shouts to boost morale and laughter boasting of achievements. Guo Ning thought about everything in this battle and felt lucky, but he couldn't help but have new doubts.
The main cavalry force of six thousand households of the Mongolian army has not been injured so far, and it is certain that the navy has almost no successors capable of fighting.
After several days of fighting, the soldiers and civilians in Haicang Town were killed and wounded, and Guo Ning's old soldiers and strong soldiers also lost three stops. Among those who survived, many were injured, and their combat effectiveness had actually been greatly reduced.
Some small tricks can deceive the Mongolian envoys, but Guo Ning himself has to wake up.
Can the entire Dinghai navy continue to fight?
If faced with a life and death battle, of course we can still fight. There are also soldiers and horses of Han Xuan, Hao Duan and others in places such as Ye County, Xiyou Town, Sanshan Port and Zhaoyuan County, and the number of strong men temporarily gathered is not less than 20,000. These people are in a strong coastal city, and if Guo Ning uses boats to carry elites everywhere to support them, they will definitely be able to fight the Mongols hard.
But so what if it takes longer? That is not in line with Ding Haijun's long-term interests, and will even interrupt Guo Ning's original prosperity.
Therefore, you can fight, but you should not continue to fight. The Mongols should be driven out as soon as possible and their threat should be eliminated outside Shandong.
If you want to achieve this goal, you must immediately use the value of tow mines and reach an agreement with the Mongols to prevent the militants among the Mongols from causing trouble... Of course, more importantly, it cannot be delayed for a long time and attract the attention of Genghis Khan.
It's frustrating to think about this, but it's true.
From a certain perspective, even if the tow mine is captured, one's side is still dancing on the edge of the cliff, seeking death on the tightrope. Before the final result is determined, the danger has always shrouded Ding Haijun and has not receded.
Guo Ning tugged at his mustache and fell into deep thought.
I took such a big risk to catch such a fat sheep. I really wanted to keep him in my hands for a while and squeeze more benefits from the Mongols. Look, the negotiations have just begun, and the Mongols have already come up with so much! As long as you persist for a while, maybe you can still get it if you just work around for a day or two more...
It's a pity that the current situation is like this, and the balance of power between the enemy and ourselves is like this. Some things should not be too beautiful to think about, let alone be blinded by interests.
After a moment, he made up his mind: "I heard someone say that the sages said that going too far is not enough..."
Yizai Chucai bowed slightly.
Guo Ning waved his hand mockingly and said to Yi La Chucai: "If the Mongols can really hand over so many things, they will definitely break their bones. At least on the east and west sides of Shandong, it will be difficult to fight again for a while. This is enough. , No need to delay, no need to ask for anything else! Tomorrow morning, you and I will be present to bring the Mongolian envoy and Tuo Lei to meet... If there are no other problems, we will release him after the Mongolian army withdraws from Shandong! "
Move Chu Cai to bow and salute.
After this battle, Yi La Chucai became more respectful to Guo Ning.
He is a high-ranking official and has seen many people, including warriors. But Guo Ning is so brave, but he doesn't rely exclusively on martial arts. Even after a bloody battle, he can immediately calmly weigh things and not rush into the fight with passion. He can be said to be both fierce and cunning, which is rare.
"Then, please take a break and rest. I'll arrange the relevant matters and come back to invite you."
Guo Ning heard this and immediately yawned: "Okay, thank you for your hard work, Jin Qing... Let's work harder tomorrow to subdue Tuo Lei!"
Early the next morning, Yizai Chucai arrived early and asked Guo Ning to move.
It turns out that after Tuo Lei was captured, due to his special status, it was inappropriate to be imprisoned no matter where he was. In the end, Chu Cai made the final decision, untied him, and placed him under house arrest in his own place, a room with thick walls on three sides in a corner of the fort in a remote area.
The treatment given to Tuo Lei was naturally not bad, and he was served delicious food and drinks. There was Ni Yi and a few close guards accompanying him in the room, and he repeatedly stated that he was not allowed to insult or scold Chu Cai, and that he must treat each other with courtesy.
At this time, Guo Ning and Yi La Chucai went out together. They first met Na Minfu, Yang Wan and others, and then went to where Tuo Lei was imprisoned.
Seeing Na Minfu, Guo Ning felt a little familiar.
After thinking about it, I recalled that it turned out that Tuo Lei had sent Na Minfu to inquire about Guo Ning's identity that day in Tangbojian, Hebei Province, and also used the position of Qianhu to recruit him.
Na Minfu took this as an excuse to show his kindness to Guo Ning. Guo Ning had a straight face and just ignored him.
When the group of people were about to arrive at the cell where Tuo Lei was being held, they saw Ni Yiqi coming out with a cry and saying: "Leg of mutton!"
"What?"
"This Tatar said that the leg of lamb last night was good, and he wants to eat roasted leg of lamb instead of porridge and side dishes!"
Ni Yi has lived in northern Xinjiang since he was a child and knows a little bit of the languages of all ethnic groups. Although he cannot hold complicated conversations, he can communicate about daily needs without any problems.
"Hey! This guy is seeking death!"
When Tuo Lei asked for a leg of mutton, Na Cong cursed. After all, he remembered the strict order to remove Chucai, so he hurried out along the trail and headed to Huotou Camp on the lower level.
After walking two steps, he saw Guo Ning and his party, and Meng Cong hurriedly bowed down and saluted.
"Then the enemy chief wants a leg of lamb?"
"Exactly."
Guo Ning's face darkened: "How can a mere prisoner eat a leg of lamb!"
Su Cong was startled and turned his eyes away from Chu Cai.
Yizai Chucai naturally knew that this was Guo Ning's deliberate display of cruelty. He quickly said: "Jie Shuai, I arranged it. I thought, after all, the fourth prince is a nobleman of the Mongolian Kingdom, so he must..."
Guo Ning looked at Yiza Chucai coldly, then glanced at Na Minfu and others, and shook his head: "We can't talk today, we will continue to fight tomorrow! Then I will kill Tuo Lei Jieqi first, why is this so? How particular!”
What Guo Ning said was repeated by Yang Wan in Naminfu's ear. Naminfu's face turned earthy when he heard such murderous words. Seeing Guo Ning striding into the prison cell, he hurriedly caught up with him.
Tuo Lei had been sitting cross-legged all night, thinking a lot, and then he raised his eyes slightly.
Before Guo Ning arrived, the place inside and outside the prison cell had been cleared.
Tuo Lei could hear the subordinates outside standing in solemn formation, and could feel the unusual respect and even awe of every ordinary soldier towards the visitor. This attitude does not arise out of thin air and cannot be faked. It must be due to the subordinates' absolute trust in the general and the emotional connection created by sharing life and death time and time again.
He knew that Guo Ning was coming.
The last time the two sides matched up, Tuo Lei suffered a heavy loss in the ponds, but the Mongolian army always had the upper hand. This time, he lost completely and made himself a prisoner. A strong sense of shame enveloped Tuo Lei, wanting him to lower his head and cover his face with his hands.
But Torrei didn't do that.
He straightened his back and stared at the door.
He took a deep breath and suppressed the anxiety and fear in his heart. He told himself that precisely because he had lost the battle, he needed to understand the enemy even more.
Yesterday, Tuo Lei saw Guo Ning on the battlefield, but the situation was chaotic at that time. Tuo Lei was injured and fell off his horse. When he was captured, his brain was almost confused. Looking back now, he couldn't even remember Guo Ning's appearance. He only thought that he was a warrior as fierce as a tiger with a bloody smell all over his body.
It's good to see you now.
Tuo Lei firmly believed that he would not die here. And remember everything about this enemy so that you can find him and defeat him later.
As soon as the door opened, Tuo Lei looked intently and saw a tall young man walking in proudly. This man's appearance is not outstanding, but as he walks, there is murderous intent in his eyes. It is the unique look of a warrior who has taken countless lives under his hands, as if a ferocious beast is walking in the street, ready to bite people at any time!
Tuo Lei concentrated for a moment and waited to see again. There were figures shaking at the door, and a Mongolian householder suddenly rushed up, hugged Tuo Lei, and howled loudly.
Tuo Lei was shocked and angry. He pushed the man away with all his strength, and then he recognized it was the old guy Na Minfu.
"Why are you crying! I'm not dead yet!" Tuo Lei cursed.
But Naminfu kept talking non-stop, telling many things after Tuo Lei was captured, what he saw in his army, and what he heard after arriving in Haicang Town.
This centurion is very old, very tactful and good at talking. His words must have been carefully planned beforehand. So he put on a look of panic and tears, but spoke clearly and clearly, which soon made Tuo Lei understand a lot of things.
Got it!
Tuo Lei was a little moved and patted Na Minfu's back hard.
At this time, Yi La Chucai coughed twice: "Ahem, Naminfu hundred households, please respect yourself. Let's talk about the serious business of ending the war between the two families and redeeming people."
At this moment, there was no need for Yang Wan to be the translator. Wang Shixian stepped out from behind Guo Ning and answered the call.
Naminfu looked at Tuo Lei.
Tuo Lei was silent for a while and straightened his back: "There is no need to talk about the redemption of people. As the fourth prince of the Mongolian Kingdom, I naturally have a redemption that suits my status. Whether it is allowed or not is just a matter of words. As for There is no need to talk about ending the war between the two families! We never thought of talking about it!"
Under the astonished gazes of several people in the prison cell, Tuolei said proudly: "The Great Mongolia conquered the enemy, just like hunting on the grassland. No matter whether a hunter is there or not, unless enough prey is caught, there will be no hunting. Might stop.”
"Hunting?" Yi La Chucai said with a smile from the side: "The troops brought by the fourth prince to Shandong totaled ten thousand households, and four of them have been defeated. With these few people left, what else do you want to hunt? The fourth prince is now As a prisoner, it's better to have some self-awareness. If you overestimate your own strength and treat hunters as prey... I'm afraid you will suffer two humiliations and be laughed at by everyone in the world."
"We also have six thousand elite cavalry. We also have the invincible Genghis Khan and his 100,000 cavalry!" Tuo Lei said carefully: "What about you?"
Guo Ning's heart skipped a beat when he heard what he said.
But his expression remained unchanged as he strode into the house. When he sat down unceremoniously at the main seat, he said nonchalantly: "We have gathered soldiers from the six states on Shandong East Road, which are enough to overwhelm your mere six thousand households!"
Tuo Lei heard this and sneered: "Is it true?"
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